The Traveling Image Makers

My guest for this week’s episode is landscape and nature photographer Varina Patel. This is what Varina says about herself:There is nothing more remarkable to me than the power of nature. It is both cataclysmic and subtle. Slow and continuous erosion by water and wind can create landscapes every bit as astonishing as those shaped by catastrophic events – and minuscule details can be as breathtaking as grand vistas that stretch from one horizon to the other. Nature is incredibly diverse. Burning desert sands and mossy riverbanks… Brilliant sunbeams and fading alpenglow… Silent snowfall and raging summer storms… Each offers a unique opportunity. I am irresistibly drawn to the challenge of finding my next photograph, and mastering the skills required to capture it effectively.With Varina, we discussed a number of topics, including:* Minimalism* Conveying a feeling, a mood through photographs* Combining family life and travel* Is getting it right in camera still important?* Working the scene on location* What doe