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Photo of the Week: “Volcanic Sunrise”

CBphotography — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:59:56 +0000

Photo of the Week: August 4th, 2010

“Volcanic Sunrise – Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala – 2010

“Volcanic Sunrise” was taken on the stunningly beautiful Lago de Atitlan in Guatemala. Just a few hours West of Guatemala City, this Jewel is a must visit for anyone traveling through the country. This photo was taken with a Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 24-70 2.8L Lens sitting on a tripod early one morning on the lake. I used a hard 3 stop GND Filter to help lighten up the pier in contrast to the rising sun. I hope you enjoy!

Photo of the Week: “Painted Falls”

CBphotography — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:00:50 +0000

Photo of the Week: July 26th, 2010

“Painted Falls” – Semuc Champey, Guatemala – 2010

“Painted Falls” was taken in the incredibly beautiful and somewhat untraveled natural wonder of Semuc Chmpey in Guatemala. Four-teen miles from Lanquin, in the Verapaces region, the Semuc Champey natural pools are a must see if you ever visit Guatemala. This photo was taken handheld with a Canon 5D Mark II and a can 70-200 2.8L Lens. I attached my B+W 9 Stop Neutral Density filter, which allowed me to use an incredibly slow shutter speed even though it was taken in mid morning. I slightly moved my hands in a circular motion durring the exposure, effectively creating the dream like/water feeling of the entire image. I hope you enjoy!

FStop Gear’s “A Week in the Life of” Colby Brown – Guatemala

CBphotography — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:42:11 +0000

What is it like to take local buses in a 3rd world country? How do I determine what to document on a trip to another country? What it is like to live life in my shoes?

I recently wrote an article for F-stop Gear, the leading adventure photography bag maker in the industry right now, about my trip to Guatemala earlier this year. It started yesterday with Day 1 and continues today with Day 2. Be sure to check back in each day with them to read the full story. This piece covers 12 days of travel through the beautiful, wild and amazing country of Guatemala. Enjoy!

Guatemala & Honduras Prints for Sale + New 50% Off Section

CBphotography — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:14:00 +0000

I am pleased to announce that all of my photography work from my recent trip to Guatemala and Honduras is now available for purchase in the Online Store. You can click HERE to view the prints.

“Liquid Blue” – Semuc Champey, Guatemala – 2010

I am also happy to announce a new restructuring of the Online Store. I have moved a large section of my past photography work to the new “On Sale” area of the store. Here you will find 50% discounts on all the listed prints in this section. I will constantly update my photography content, offering these new lower prices for more of my work as time goes on.

I am also working on offering “Posters” at discounted and affordable prices in comparison to my Fine Art Prints. Hopefully in the near future I will be able to find a price point that works for everyone.

Lastly I am working with a new company to offer “Tripitych” Canvas Panels of some of my pieces of work.

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I hope you enjoy these new additions. I am always open to suggestions on how to improve this website and your overall experience with Colby Brown Photography. Please do not hesitate to send me an email with any ideas you may have on how I can make things better or if you would like to see specific pieces of photography work available for purchase.

Lago de Atitlan – Guatamela’s Volcanic Jewel Vol. 2

CBphotography — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:07:11 +0000

“Volcanic Sunrise” - Lago de Atitlan – Guatemala – 2010

“Fishing” - Lago de Atitlan – Guatemala – 2010

“Innocence” - Lago de Atitlan – Guatemala – 2010

“Facing the Sky” - Lago de Atitlan – Guatemala – 2010

“Paddling Through” - Lago de Atitlan – Guatemala – 2010

You can see the rest of my collection of photography work from Lago de Atitlan on my FLICKR page and soon here on the website.

Lago de Atitlan – Guatemala’s Volcanic Jewel

CBphotography — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:11:02 +0000

“Lago de Atitlan Sunrise” – Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala – 2010

“One Man’s Journey” – Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala – 2010

“Old Pier” – Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala – 2010

Tikal and the Mayan Ruins of Northern Guatemala

CBphotography — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:23:20 +0000

For most people visiting Guatemala, a stop at the incredible Mayan ruins of Tikal is a must, if not the sole reason for their visit. Dwarfed only by El Mirador, which is 77km from Flores in the heart of very thick jungle, Tikal is the largest Mayan temple complex that is easily accessible to the general public. The site is dominated by five enormous temples that rise to more then 60m above the dense forest floor. Literally 1000’s of smaller structors dot the 576 square kilometer National Park know as Parque Nacional Tikal.

Walking through the park at dawn is a very surreal experience. Howler monkeys, Toucans, Tarantulas and Koatymundi are just a few of the many creatures you are likely to run into while on your own adventure through Tikal. The temples themselves are majestic to a point that is beyond words. Imagine seeing 1000 year old ancient temples, altars and carvings popping out of dense Guatemalan jungle while you listen some of the most amazing tropical bird sounds you have ever heard. Only my time at the Buddhist and Hindu Angkor Wat temples of Cambodia rival the sheer magnitude of the experience that it is walking through Tikal National Park.

Be sure to check out some of my personal photos, HERE, to see more of this amazing location.

The Beautiful Lago de Petan Itza

CBphotography — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:48:57 +0000

As a lead up to releasing my photography work from the Mayan Ruins of Tikal in Northern Guatemala, here are a handful of shots of Lago de Petan Itza from the village of El Remate. Most people visiting Tikal either spend the night in Flores or in one of the 3 very expensive hotels located inside the national park. While there are plenty of options in Flores, it is over an hour away from the entrance to Tikal and therefor not ideal for a photographer like myself that likes to shoot as the sunrises. Another relatively unknown option is to find accommodation in the tranquil and quite village of El Remate on the north east corner of the lake, which nearly cuts the transportation time in half compared to staying in Flores. As you can see, this location also gives you an amazing view of the lake as the sunsets on the opposite side of the lake. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check back in this afternoon for the release of my photography work from Tikal!

The Beautiful Flowers of Coban, Guatemala

CBphotography — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:37:12 +0000

Although Guatemala is known for its active volcanoes, mayan culture and ancient temples, most people don’t realize that it is also large in the flower exporting business. Because of the country’s temperate climate, almost year round in most areas, it has a unique collection stunning flora. While this is just a small handful of images from the Coban area, the country itself is home to over 700 species of orchid. I have not been able to identify some of these flowers, so if you see something you recognize, please let me know. Enjoy!

The Emerald Waterfalls of Semuc Champey

CBphotography — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:52:27 +0000

Nestled in the heart of Guatemala’s Verapaces region is the unbelievable natural wonder of Semuc Champey. Imagine sublime turquoise pools suspended over a natural limestone bridge in a valley that is covered with a dense Guatemalan jungle. Just above the pools the Rio Cahabon River rages into a subterranean cave system, creating a very visceral scene. A few years ago this area received very few visitors, but the secret has been reviled and Semuc Champey is now on most backpacker’s agendas. Please enjoy!