:: Taste Of The Tropics - 3 Day Photography Tour

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Explore tropical north queensland in style and learn how to shoot like a professional with world famous photographer Mark Gray...

After spending many hours exploring the stunning Cairns region in tropical north Queensland, Mark is now sharing his intimate knowledge of the area with tourists and budding photographers.

Join Mark in tropical north Queensland and visit pristine white sandy beaches, magical rainforest waterfalls and palm fringed coves while learning how to capture stunning landscape photographs. Tours are limited to only 6 participants so book your place today to avoid missing out!

2010 Tour Dates

June Tour Date: June 4th - 6th, 2010 Places: Only 6 Places Available - **Limited Places Remaining** Included: · 1 On 1 Tuition With Mark · 3 Days Luxury Accomm.   (Private Suites) · Fine Dining Meals · Chauffeured Mini Bus · Luxury Green Island Cruise · Group Technical Sessions · Group Critiquing Session · Technical Handbook Cost: $2,750.00 (Inc. GST)   XE.com Currency Converter

 

Taste Of The Tropics Features

Location
Cairns Region, Queensland

Tour Guides
Mark Gray, Matt Veenendaal

Tour Highlights
· Ample time to explore and shoot stunning tourist attractions at the best times of the day
  (Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Millaa Millaa Falls, Green Island, Cairns Lagoon & More)
· Luxury Half Day Cruise to Green Island (Great Barrier Reef)
· Receive personal professional photography tuition from Mark Gray
· Relax at the end of a long day shooting in your own spacious, luxury private suite
· Enjoy the comfort of our spacious air-conditioned current model Toyota Commuter Mini-Bus
· Group technical sessions that allow you to learn in a group environment
· Group critiqueing session that allows you to learn from others (optional)
· Take home a technical handbook with extensive photography tips, advice, resources & recommended suppliers

Accommodation
3 days luxury accommodation is included in the tour cost. Participants are accomodated in their own luxury, spacious private suites whilst on the tour allowing comfort and relaxation during down time.

Meals
8 Fine Dining meals included (Breakfast 3 Days, Lunch 3 Days, Dinner 2 Days)

Skill Level Required
Suitable for beginners to serious amateurs.

Fitness Level / Difficulty
Moderate. Some easy-pace walking required at various locations.

Equipment/Clothing Required
· Digital OR Film Camera (Digital is preferred as it allows for on-location photo critique)
· Tripod
· Polariser Filter
· Sturdy, Comfortable Walking Shoes
· Suitable clothing for all wet and dry weather conditions

Places Available
Each tour is limited to only 6 participants

 

Technical Discussions

• Part 1	An Introduction To Landscape Photography Learn how to use your camera's settings to improve your photographs (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed & White Balance)
• Part 2	Compositions & Lighting Learn how to improve your compositions and work with natural lighting effectively in the field
• Part 3	Landscape Photography Equipment Learn about cameras, lenses, filters, accessories and highly useful practical non-photographic equipment for the field
• Part 4	Weather, Conditions & Seasons Learn how to read weather patterns, predict promising sunrises/sunsets and pick the best times to shoot any scenes
• Part 5	Getting The Most From Your Photographic Prints Learn how to print your photographs effectively. Topics include calibration, papers/inks, colour profiles, framing & more
• Part 6	Recommended Resources A comprehensive list of websites for photo sharing, photo tutorials, weather information and more.
• Part 7	Recommended Suppliers A comprehensive list of recommended suppliers for camera equipment, printing, framing and more.

 

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