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How to photograph iconic landmarks without the crowds

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By Ben Olsen Verified
| Popsa
Picture the scene: anticipation rises as you walk through unfamiliar city streets on a trip that’s been planned for months. A few more twists and turns will lead you to a landmark you’ve dreamt about seeing in person. Yet turning a corner swiftly reveals you weren’t alone in that dream – your holy grail only visible above a shuffling gathered crowd. It’s a common scenario with the potential to take the shine out of an otherwise glorious memory – yet it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Meet the expert: Marc Sethi shares his festival photography tips

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By Ben Olsen Verified
| Popsa
A chance encounter at an east London flat sent Marc Sethi into the world of festival photography, shooting his first event for free before establishing himself as an expert in the field. That first gig – Latitude Festival – led to seven years as lead photographer, eventually managing teams across Reading, Leeds and Latitude. From there, his career took off, capturing Glastonbury, Coachella, Snowbombing, Outlook, Dimensions, Big Chill and more for a mix of magazines, PR agencies and global brands.
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Cool as Ice at the Reykjavik Edition

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By Ben Olsen Verified
| GLASS Verified
I HIT the throttle along a rare stretch of level terrain, my buggy carving a trail as it drifts through banks of volcanic dust. It follows a breathtaking journey of steep climbs and bone-shaking descents, my hands gripped to the steering wheel while navigating between vast black boulders and ancient lava flows as perfectly conical peaks rising up on both sides, punctuating the clouds above.
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