Weekend “Mountain Experience” Workshop
Where: O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat (Lamington National Park)
Next Workshop: 20-22 April 2012
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Itinerary:
Friday:
Meet at 5.30pm in the bar (upstairs from reception) at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, for sunset drinks and an introduction to Michael and Mark, as well as the other participants
8-9pm – Session 1 - Overview of the weekend, general chat re. individual’s photography levels/skills and needs, aperture/depth-of-field/shutter speed/ISO
Saturday:
Session 2 - Visit Moran’s falls and nearby cascades for landscape photography
Session 3 - After morning tea, we will head into the rainforest for some macro photography tuition, including fungi and flowers/plants
Session 4 - After lunch, there will be a session on how to best post-process your images
Session 5 - Late afternoon – landscape photography at Luke’s Farm, overlooking the Kerry Valley
Sunday:
Session 6 – After breakfast, some bird photography techniques
Session 7 – After morning tea - Post processing, critique of participant’s photos, audio-visual
12:30 PM finish
During this weekend workshop, Michael and Mark will present 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.
By the end of the weekend, participants will have learned macro, landscape and wildlife photography techniques, digital workflow and post processing tips will be discussed and questions answered. All of this will occur in the stunning surrounds of the World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park, while staying in luxury at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.
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 50 workshops with over a dozen single day, weekend and five day 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
Price: $359.00 per person
Click here to book this workshop.
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat has kindly offered a substantial discount on their standard room tariff to those who are participating in the weekend workshop.
You can contact O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat reservations on 1800 688 722 to make your accommodation booking.
Mountain View Rooms (twin or single):
Friday night @ $200- per room, Saturday night @ $220- per room.
Single Rooms (single):
Friday and Saturday night @ $120- per room, per night
To qualify for the discount, you must mention that you have booked the Trekabout Photography Weekend “Mountain Experience” workshop.
Please note: This workshop is limited to 14 participants. Please book early to avoid disappointment. All meals are the responsibility of attendee and are available as part of your accommodation package, from the cafe or BYO.
For further details on any of our workshops or if you have any other questions, please phone Michael on 0408 941965 or Mark on 0459 221678. Alternatively, you can email admin@trekaboutphotography.com
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O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
www.oreillys.com.au
Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.qld.gov.au
Camping - Green Mountains Section
www.qld.gov.au/camping