Full Day “Mountain Experience” Workshop
Date: 23 November 2008
Where: Lamington National Park (O'Reillys Plateau)
Itinerary:
· 8:00AM - Welcome at O'Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse Bird Feeding Area
· Bird photography
· Rainforest trek
· Lunch break - Gran's Cafe or bring your own
· Botanic Gardens – flowers and insects (macro techniques)
· Review of day’s photos
· Digital workflow advice and Photoshop tips
· Landscape and Sunset photography (time permitting)
During this full day workshop, Michael and Mark aim to give group presentations as well as one-on-one tuition for each participant. They will explain a variety of digital camera functions, teach you how to use these functions correctly and discuss different photographic techniques that will allow you to take better photos.
O’Reilly’s is home to some beautifully coloured birds, including Bowerbirds, King Parrots, Eastern Yellow Robins and Crimson Rosellas, most of which are quite tame. Michael and Mark will show you different methods to get the best photos of these birds.
We then go for a short stroll and learn techniques on rainforest photography, before heading to lunch.
After lunch it’s off to the O’Reilly’s Botanic Gardens for some tuition on macro photography, concentrating on flowers and insects.
The session reviewing photos after our day’s shoot is included in order to give each individual participant feedback on how they are progressing. This will include suggestions on any improvements that may be needed. This last session is aimed at helping improve your digital workflow and post-processing, followed by basic Photoshop techniques that will show you how to bring the best out of your photos and will take place in O'Reilly's multi-media presentation room.
The sunset shoot, only available during winter workshops, is a great way to finish a rewarding day - one that has been full of learning new photographic techniques, lots of hands-on practice, in the company of like-minded people and in a beautiful natural setting.
Experience: Michael Snedic has worked in Lamington National Park for around ten years (and lived at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse for 5 of those years). He knows both sides of the park exceptionally well (O’Reilly’s and Binna Burra) and is one of the most qualified people to show you where the best photographic locations and subjects are.
Since commencing Trekabout Photography Workshops, Michael and Mark have conducted over 25 workshops with over a dozen single day and weekend workshops at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.
Things you will need:
· Camera gear
· Any lenses ranging from 15mm to 300mm (don't worry if you don't have all the lenses - you will still learn a lot with your digital SLR and kit lens)
· Flash
· Memory card(s),
· Sturdy tripod
· Camera owners manual - Important!
· Comfortable walking shoes
· Drinking water
· Insect repellant
· Sunscreen and hat
· Spare batteries
Lunch: Bring your own or purchase from Gran’s Café at O’Reilly’s
Accommodation: please see the links below for contact details
Price: $229.00 per person
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Please note: This workshop is limited to 12 participants. This will ensure that you receive comprehensive personal tuition from Michael and Mark. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further details on any of our workshops or if you have any other questions, please phone Michael on 0408 941965 or Mark on 0418 730773. Alternatively, you can email admin@trekaboutphotography.com
Proudly supported by:
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Environmental protection Agency
Camping - Green Mountains Section
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