<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ben&apos;s Captures blog</title><description>Photography guides, photo walks and stories by Ben Arvi.</description><link>https://benscaptures.com</link><language>en-gb</language><item><title>The Photographer&apos;s Guide to Upper Mustang</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/upper-mustang-photography-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/upper-mustang-photography-guide</guid><description>Discover Upper Mustang through the eyes of a documentary travel photographer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kopan Monastery Kathmandu Photography Guide: 7-Day Retreat, Views and Photo Spots</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/kopan-monastery-kathmandu-photography-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/kopan-monastery-kathmandu-photography-guide</guid><description>A week of silence, meditation, and mountain views above Kathmandu.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Langtang Trek with Tserko Ri: A Practical Guide with Photography Tips</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/langtang-trek-tserko-ri-guide-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/langtang-trek-tserko-ri-guide-photography</guid><description>A practical guide to the Langtang Trek with Tserko Ri, including route, costs, difficulty, and photography tips from the trail.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Morning Photo Walk Around Kathmandu Durbar Square</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/photo-walk-kathmandu-durbar-square</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/photo-walk-kathmandu-durbar-square</guid><description>Street photography in Kathmandu, Nepal</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manaslu Circuit Trek Photography</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/manaslu-circuit-trek-photography-nepal</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/manaslu-circuit-trek-photography-nepal</guid><description>A photo journal from the Manaslu Circuit Trek 2025, featuring mountain landscapes, village life, and quiet moments captured along one of Nepal’s most memorable trekking routes.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snowy Djurgården in January: A Winter Photo Walk in Stockholm</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/black-and-white-winter-djurgarden-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/black-and-white-winter-djurgarden-photography</guid><description>A quiet January photo walk through snowy Djurgården. Shot with the Fujifilm X-T5 and XF23mm f/2, using the Kodak TMax P3200 simulation to lean into winter contrast and mood.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Studio Portrait Photography in Stockholm: Exploring Light, Mood &amp; Character</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/studio-portrait-photography-stockholm</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/studio-portrait-photography-stockholm</guid><description>Discover how different lighting setups and creative direction can shape studio portraits. A look behind the scenes at a portrait workshop in Stockholm with photographer Ben Arvi.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pexels photowalk meetup Stockholm: Horror at Humlegården</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/pexels-photowalk-stockholm-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/pexels-photowalk-stockholm-2025</guid><description>An afternoon of creativity and connection in Stockholm, joining the Pexels Autumn Meetup led by Aleks Magnusson. Spontaneous street portraits and experimenting with light and flash.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Minimal Black and White Photography Series: Stockholm in Winter</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/black-and-white-winter-stockholm-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/black-and-white-winter-stockholm-photography</guid><description>Discover black and white minimal photography from Stockholm in winter. Shot on the Fujifilm X-T5, this post captures the quiet beauty of Nordic landscapes: bleak, still, and striking.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>To my Korean community/ 한국 독자 여러분, 안녕하세요</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/hello-to-korean-photography-community</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/hello-to-korean-photography-community</guid><description>영국 출신 사진작가 벤이 전하는 한국 촬영 명소 TOP 5, 여러분의 최애 장소는 어디인가요?</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My Best Photography Spots in Seoul</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/best-photography-spots-in-seoul</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/best-photography-spots-in-seoul</guid><description>Check out my list of the best photography spots in Seoul to help you make the most of your Seoul photoshoot.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barcelona Photography Guide: The Best Photo Spots in the City</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/barcelona-photography-locations-street-photography-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/barcelona-photography-locations-street-photography-guide</guid><description>From street photography around Barcelona’s ancient streets to viewing iconic Gaudí spots: here are Barcelona’s top photography locations!</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathedral Photography: A Guide to Canterbury Cathedral</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/canterbury-cathedral-photography-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/canterbury-cathedral-photography-guide</guid><description>In this guide, I share photography tips, the best times to capture stunning light, and insights into the cathedral’s architecture.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips for Photographing Cherry Blossoms and Springtime in Seoul</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/photographing-cherry-blossoms-seoul</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/photographing-cherry-blossoms-seoul</guid><description>Make the most of Seoul&apos;s short cherry blossom season with this ultimate guide to experiencing its annual bloom.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Photographing Folkestone: A Street and Coastal Photography Guide</title><link>https://benscaptures.com/blog/street-photography-folkestone</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://benscaptures.com/blog/street-photography-folkestone</guid><description>I’ll share tips on where to find the best light, unique perspectives, and must-see spots in Folkestone.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>street photography</category><category>kent photography</category><category>travel photography</category><category>folkestone</category></item></channel></rss>