Filip Molcan

After a very long time, thanks to my friend Víťa, I’ve taken some fresh pictures of Bohemian Switzerland. Waking up in 4am and on the place at 4,30am – a really fresh morning! The weather was not perfect, but the national park is beautiful in any conditions…

Me taking shots of our nice countryside, photo by Vítězslav Jančák.

All my shots are taken with Nikon D700 + Nikkor 24-70f2.8

One of my most favorite places in Bohemian Switzerland National Park – forrests around The Black Gate. A rock arch in the Wild Gorge (Divoká soutěska) by the mouth of the Red Brook (Červený potok) into the Křinice River at the turn of the blue trail leading from Brtníky to Rynartice. One of the most romantic spots in Bohemian Switzerland.

As a member of The Czech Federation of Photographic Art, my work was a part of our national collection for FIAP 23rd Colour Print Biennial in Ireland, Dundalk. I’m very happy that my photo got 20 points from 20 and helped our collection to get 9th place from 50. It is the best place Czech Republic ever had. (continue reading…)

Are you looking for the place of your photographic dreams? Visit Antelope Canyon. You can walk for hours and take hundreds of great photos. This place is just amazing for every photographer. The rocks are changing from hour to hour with the changing light. Antelope Canyon is at once one of the most breathtaking and tranquil places on earth.  Gently carved from the Navajo sandstone over the course of countless millenniums, the slot canyons are majestic and narrow passages, just enough space for a small group to walk the sandy floor – and for the occasional shafts of sunlight to shine down from above.

A long time ago, herds of pronghorn antelope roamed freely in Antelope Canyon, which explains the canyon’s English name. It is not known exactly when people first discovered Antelope Canyon. According to local Navajos, who have lived here for some time, the canyon and the LeChee area were places where cattle grazed in winter.

To older Navajos, entering a place like Antelope Canyon was like entering a cathedral.  They would probably pause before going in, to be in the right from of mind and prepare the protection and respect.  This would also allow them to leave with an uplifted feeling of what Mother Nature has to offer, and to be in harmony with something greater than themselves.  It was (and is) a spiritual experience.

Antelope Canyon is definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Try to visit it and take some photos. You’ll need your tripod!

“Earth! The most beautiful country I’ve ever seen!” is written in the logbook of Christopher Columbus in 1492, when his ship was reaching the Cuban shores. Cuba is a country that is very often presented in a rather distorted way today because of the political situation. My article covers the beautiful nature, rich culture and friendly people the largest island in the Caribbean.

View from one of the Trinidad’s tower

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Three photos from the same tame one nice foggy morning – Vysoka Lipa, Bohemian Switzerland. There are really beautiful fogs in May. All three photos are taken from the same place on one morning with various lenses (24-70, 70-200).

Nikon D3, 70mm, f9
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Cuba, Trinidad – the most beautiful beaches on Cuba and one of the most beautiful beaches all the world. You can walk for hours alone on this nice coast. This photo is taken on the Trinidad’s beach only a few steps from our hotel. I like the contrast of the sea, clouds and the fresh green leaves of the tree behind.

Taken with my Nikon D3 and HDR processed.

The Lakes of Killarney are a renowned scenic attraction located near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland. They consist of three lakes – Lough Leane, Muckross Lake (also called Middle Lake) and Upper Lake. It was a nice time staying here, unfortunately only for one night on my trip on Ireland. But I’ve got a nice weather in the evening and did this shot…

My first shot with Leica M8 camera near Black Gate. A rock arch in the Wild Gorge (Divoká soutěska) by the mouth of the Red Brook (Červený potok) into the Křinice River at the turn of the blue trail leading from Brtníky to Rynartice. One of the most romantic spots in Bohemian Switzerland.

Vysoká Lípa, Bohemian Switzerland, Czech Republic. One of the best places to take nice shots of our countryside. I’ve made this shot more years ago with my first DSLR – Nikon D50 and the basic lens Nikkor 18-55, without tripod (!). But it is one of my favorite photos.

The village is one of the oldest settlements in the area. It is a part of Jetřichovice. In the 16th century it was the place of a hunting lodge, and a cattle farm with a mansion and a gamekeeper’s house were built in the 18th century. The village is now a leisure resort with a uniquely preserved centre consisting of prime examples of vernacular architecture. Vysoká Lípa was declared a rural historical preserve in 1995.