TIME Magazine has named Mongolia as one of The World's Greatest Places of 2025!

TIME Magazine has named Mongolia as one of The World's Greatest Places of 2025!

Mongolia, a vast and enchanting land known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has recently caught the world’s attention. TIME Magazine has named it one of The World’s Greatest Places of 2025, affirming its status as a must visit destination for travelers seeking adventure and authenticity.

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Discover Exceptional Experiences with Chris McLennan Photo Expeditions: A Qualmark Certified Company
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Discover Exceptional Experiences with Chris McLennan Photo Expeditions: A Qualmark Certified Company

If you’re planning a visit to New Zealand and want to capture the breathtaking beauty of its landscapes, look no further than Chris McLennan’s New Zealand photo workshops. Proud to be Qualmark certified, Chris McLennan photo workshops will provide stunning imagery opportunities and ensure that every aspect of your photographic adventure is of the highest quality.

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Camera Options of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone

Camera Options of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone

How Camera Choice with the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Affects Perspective and Emotion

The camera you choose for capturing an image with the DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone can profoundly alter its emotional impact and the narrative it conveys. This becomes especially evident when comparing images taken with different cameras of the same scene.

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My Experience with the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f4/8 VR lens
Chris McLennan Chris McLennan

My Experience with the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f4/8 VR lens

Game-Changer in Alaska!

When I first purchased the new Nikkor 28-400mm lens, my goal was simple: find an all-around travel option that could live ready in my vehicle for those unexpected moments of beauty. My plan was to pair it with a Z8, creating a lightweight yet versatile setup that could handle a range of situations. Initially, I had my reservations - a lens with such a wide zoom range, topping out at f/8 at 400mm, seemed like a compromise. But after already enjoying the 24-200mm f/4-6.3 on various assignments over the past year and reading glowing reviews on the 28-400, I decided to take the plunge.

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On location commercial video shoot with Chris McLennan and Heli Glenorchy / Heliworks Queenstown
Chris McLennan Chris McLennan

On location commercial video shoot with Chris McLennan and Heli Glenorchy / Heliworks Queenstown

With international travel and photo expeditions on hold - it has allowed me the opportunity to create breathtaking content in my own “big backyard”. Recently I worked with the amazing team from Heli Glenorchy and Heliworks Queenstown to create a new video which was showcased last week to the travel industry. They have received fantastic feedback and interest in their products from this project.

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#CMflattenthecurve Winners
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#CMflattenthecurve Winners

Thanks to everyone who participated and entered the #CMflattenthecurve photo challenge. It was fantastic to see so many people taking part and keeping themselves occupied in a creative way through lock down. The judging process was difficult as there were so many quality images. Thanks everyone for being a part of this, it was a lot of fun and I hope it helped brighten your days as much as mine! A big thanks also to the suppliers of the great prizes! Rab New Zealand, Nikon New Zealand, Manfrotto and Lowepro Bags.

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#CMflattenthecurve
photo competition, #CMFlattenthecurve Chris McLennan photo competition, #CMFlattenthecurve Chris McLennan

#CMflattenthecurve

I created images of my own on Facebook and on my Instagram page @chris_mclennan1 everyday during New Zealand’s lock down. What started as a fun project for myself turned into a truly incredible display of photographic creativity from around the world. Thanks to Nikon NZ, Rab, Lowepro Bags and Manfrotto for getting behind this fun project and offering fantastic prizes to be given away to photographers who stayed home and got creative.

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