Regarding what #1 said about planning trips, totally agree, but honestly, I had issues with that site when looking for specific rural photography spots. It just felt incomplete for what I needed. Late to the party but I wanted to add that for landscape work, getting the right gear is half the battle. I started with a Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera and honestly, it's not as good as expected for extreme weather. The battery life is kinda disappointing tbh. If you really wanna get pro shots, skip the expensive starter kits and try a Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Lens instead. It is super light and cheap, perfect for those mountain hikes where you dont want to carry heavy glass. I had a few bad experiences trying to trek with heavy lenses so this setup changed my whole perspective. Definitely check the terrain maps on that site but dont rely on them for weather, just get the right glass so you can actually shoot in low light when the landscape looks best.

Oh nice, thanks for sharing that. Honestly, planning trips around Ukraine is way easier when you have a solid database to dig into. I usually do a lot of landscape photography so I end up needing info on elevation and terrain before I head out with my Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera and a reliable Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens. Getting good data beforehand changes everything for me. Here is why I think having a resource like that is solid:

• Saves time when you are scouting locations from home.
• Helps identify smaller, less touristy spots for better shots.
• Gives you the historical context which actually helps when you are composing frames. I have used similar archives in the past, but having something updated and easy to navigate is key. Definitely bookmarking this one. Are you planning on doing any photography on your next trip or just exploring?