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Publisher
Pro Doco
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a fascinating case study of a large city in the developing world. With around 10 million people as the city enters the 21st century, this is a mega city with a mix of traditional and Western land uses. The program covers the main activities and problems. Despite the difficulties, the Thai residents go about their daily lives with a minimum stress, which reflects on their culture. A visit to some major tourist attractions...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Rabat is the modern capital of Morocco but its history dates back to the 7th century. Here we visit the Mohammed V mausoleum; the Hassan Mosque, the most famous landmark in Rabat; next we explore the old city, the Fès-el-Bali medina, known for its various souks, or markets; then to the Fez el Jedid, the newer part of the city, which is home to the Royal Palace and the Mellah section of town; also we see Medersas, Islamic schools. In Marrakesh, the...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This program explores the effects of mountain tourism on a small village in rural Nepal and the often ironic nature of the resulting cross-cultural encounters. Recommended for Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, The Anthropology of Tourism, Global Economics, and Mountaineering enthusiasts
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Sprawling across 1.6 million acres of wilderness, Wood-Tikchik is one of the largest state parks in the United States (around the same size as Delaware). Chugach, on the other hand, is an easily reachable state park just miles from downtown Anchorage. Both parks (and their can’t-miss sights) are covered here.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Go on another case study to see how the techniques of travel photography look in real life. Your destination in this lecture: the City of Brotherly Love. From City Hall to cheesesteaks to Rittenhouse Square, discover ways to capture these and other Philadelphia icons in exciting new ways.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From the strange serenity of Cathedral Rock, to flaming red sandstone formations in the Valley of Fire, to a basin named for the famous Kodachrome slide film, tour the desert canyon landscapes of the American Southwest. It’s a grand loop that takes you through 900 miles of scenery and 200 years of geologic history.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A lurking, devilish crypto-creature. A ghost town from the 19th century. Towering coastal lights and undeveloped barrier islands. These are just a few of the many fascinating aspects of the state parks found inside New Jersey’s Pinelands and the famous Jersey Shore, including Wharton State Forest and Island Beach State Park.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Visit a region of Virginia and Maryland where you can experience more than 400 years of American history, including the Jamestown settlement and the battle of Yorktown. In addition, learn about the unspoiled natural wonders you can find at places like Assateague State Park and the Great Dismal Swamp.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Start your tour of some of the most breathtaking state parks in the United States with a look at the nation’s oldest state park: Niagara Falls in Upstate New York. Established in 1885, this state park is home to three majestic falls (American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls) and a rich array of flora and fauna.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Turn the hardest and most prized photos for even seasoned travel photographers: animals in action. First, learn the pros of using fast and slow shutter speeds. Then, get tips on telling a story involving people and wildlife. Finally, go underwater to practice animal photography in aquatic environments.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Go out in the field and join Mr. Krist on assignment in Central Mexico to see how he puts some of the techniques you've learned into practice. By witnessing a travel photographer at work, you'll discover why a proactive approach to travel photography yields much better pictures than mere inspiration.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explore great lighting options for photographing the people you meet while traveling. There's backlight, which you find in fashion photographs. There's open shade (the quality of light on the shadow side of buildings on a sunny day). You can even take good shots lighting your subject from the front.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Get up close and personal with barrier island state parks in Georgia, South Carolina, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Discover the incredible variety of history, culture, and outdoor adventures waiting for you in spots like Reynolds Mansion State Park, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, and Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Stretching across more than 6 million acres of Upstate New York, Adirondack Park boasts over 3,000 lakes and ponds; 30,000 miles of rivers and streams; and 5,500 campsites. From the “Great Camps” of the Gilded Age’s rich and famous to Lake Placid, learn what makes this large tract of land just as important as the nation’s federal reserves.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
One of the richest opportunities for photographing the people you encounter in your travels: during a planned or impromptu performance. Mr. Krist offers important pointers for photographing people in situations like tango dances, blues clubs, ballet performances, and more. Plus: consider the somewhat sticky problem of tipping for pictures.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Despite being one of our national treasures, very little of the Colorado Rockies is protected by the National Park Service. Discover why the best way to explore Colorado’s mighty mountains is by visiting amazing state parks from State Forest State Park in the far north to Lincoln Park in the heart of Denver to the dinosaur graveyard at Garden Park Fossil Area.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In recent years, the state parks in and around the Great Lakes have benefited from major restoration efforts, making them must-see places to visit. In this episode, explore Mackinac Island in Michigan, Indiana Dunes State Park near Chicago, South Bass Island State Park in Ohio’s Lake Erie Archipelago, and more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Study composition through wide-angle and telephoto lenses. Learn why 28mm-300mm is such a popular focal length and an ideal travel lens. Explore some of the useful properties of a wide-angle lens. See why the telephoto lens' compression of perspective is a useful property once you learn how to use it.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Start creating more interesting wildlife photographs with these tips and techniques to use whether you're at the zoo or on safari. You'll gain insights into getting a great animal portrait without having to spend all day in a blind in the jungle - as well as the best gear to pack.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
What the Ozarks and Ouachitas (two rugged highland areas separated by the Arkansas River Valley) lack in height, they more than make up for in the sheer variety of things to do there. Join Mr. Yogerst on an exploration of spots like the Ozark Folk Center State Park, Onondaga Cave State Park, and Lake Ouachita State Park.
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