Travel

Travel is the main reason I took up photography. It is challenging in every way. Careful planning and selection of gear is essential, it's impossible to 'pop' back for something you have forgotten. Travel is difficult, from the cost of travel, arranging your trip, and everything relies on timing. These days, security will make it all the more difficult. Once you've got a few decent pictures, it makes you feel as if you really accomplished something.

The weather can make or break your trip so take this into account. Learn to control stressful situations, difficult officials and language barriers. Try to be as fit as you can be in order to cope with the physical problems, running to reach the next transport, the heat, the humidity, the altitude, the cold and other people. You will learn something about yourself as well. It's worth it.