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Ryan Libre discusses determination as a key component in successful travel photography.

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About The Author

Ryan Libre

Ryan Libre is a photojournalist based in Japan and Thailand. He was awarded the 2010 Nikon Inspiration Award for his photographic work on the Kachin struggle for independence in Myanmar. Please visit his homepage www.ryanlibre.com.

  • http://www.scottfillmer.com Scott Fillmer

    Patience can play a big part in photography. I have waited hours to try to get the right shot in the correct light and it turned out lousy, and likewise gone in and taken a shot very quickly and been great, you just never know.

  • xinxia

    being a good photographer is never easy. determination, patience and, sense of caring play very important roles that cant be easily seen by others. u r a good photographer !

  • http://www.idioimagers.org ryan libre

    Thanks for the feed back.
    Your right Scott that patience can not assure a great photo. But in the long term it is nearly impossible to produce great photos consistently without it.
    What Xinxia says about a sense of caring is very true for photography and everything we do.
    thank you both

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