travel photographer peru Archives - Alicia Fox Photography, Crescent Head NSW Photographer

I am six weeks into my trip to Peru, that’s about half way if James and I follow our loose schedule. I am so excited about the images I have been capturing here in this vibrant country. Here is a sample of what I have been up to over the last month. (Above) This is an image I shot on a floating reed island of Lake Titicaca, Peru. The young boy was playing on the other side of the tiny island. I knew this line of reeds would make a beautiful background for a shot and I wanted the little boy to run towards me, so I got into position and set up my camera with a fairly shallow depth of field (f/6.3) and fast shutter speed (1/640sec) to freeze him in motion. I waited a few minutes till he came my way then I made eye contact and got his attention, making him smile. I shot three frames and this is my favourite of the three. (Above) Visiting Machu Picchu was an INCREDIBLE experience. Even as I was ascending the harsh mountainside to the entrance I could feel that I was arriving to a special place in the world. […] Read More

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