When: Friday 18 May - Sunday 20 May 2012 - Two Positions Available
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 July 2012 - Two Positions Available
Where: World Heritage Listed Fraser Island
Trekabout Photography Workshops hold current Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) Commercial Activity Permits for Fraser Island.
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After countless requests, it’s finally here..... Trekabout Photography Workshops are now offering a three day ‘Fraser island Experience’ photography workshop.
As the world’s largest sand island, with loads of diverse habitats and wildlife, Fraser Island is one of the most photogenic locations in Australia.
It really is a ‘photographer’s paradise’!
Our ‘Fraser Island Experience’ is fully-inclusive. Every aspect of this workshop is covered and no vehicle is required.
You will be picked up from a Sunshine Coast location and driven
by 4WD through Cooloola National Park, Rainbow Beach and then board a ferry across to Fraser Island.
Even before arriving on Fraser Island you will enjoy a stunning drive along the beach from Noosa North Shore to Rainbow Beach.
You’ll take in the amazing Teewah coloured sands and Double Island Point along the way. Once on Fraser, though, the fun really begins!
For three glorious days, you will be driven to the best photographic opportunities that Michael and Mark have been able to include on their itinerary.
At 120 kilometres long and 22 kilometres wide (at it’s widest point), Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island. The island has rainforests, eucalyptus woodland, mangrove forests, wallum and peat swamps, sand dunes and coastal heaths.
Fraser Island attained World heritage status in 1992 and is now protected to ensure future generations will enjoy its many wonders.
The sandblows you’ll see and visit are formed by wind action. The huge sandblows actually move 1 to 2 metres per year and can grow to 255 metres in height.
All the hills on Fraser Island were formed from sandblows where vegetation eventually took hold. The dunes that form the sandblows are parabolic and create amazing shapes and patterns. We have a session planned at one of the enormous sandblows which will see your landscape passions unleashed. This place is simply stunning.
You will also photograph ancient rainforests growing along the banks of crystal clear creeks. The water is so clear that, when viewing for the first time, many people think the water is
murky. What they are actually seeing is the sand on the creek bed, not realising that they are looking through 30cm or more of water. This truly is a place of wonders.
During the workshop you will visit Lake Mackenzie. This lake is one of 40 perched lakes on Fraser Island.
Perched lakes sit high on the island well above sea level. The water is the cleanest in the world.
You will be astounded at the clarity of the water and if you venture in for a swim the underwater visibility is second to none.
Fraser Island is home to over 350 different species of birds. Common birds include Pelicans, Terns, Honeyeaters, Gulls, Kingfishers, Kookaburra, Owls, Doves, Thornbills, Ducks, Brolgas, and Cockatoos.
You will often see birds of prey including Sea Eagles, Peregrine Falcon, Osprey and Brahminy Kites cruising along the beach looking for a tasty treat. The island is visited my many migratory wading birds from as far away as Siberia.
Locations visited will include:
Central Station
Ancient rainforests
Pile Valley
Lake McKenzie
Lake Wabby
Champagne Pools
Indian Head
Cooloola National Park
Rainbow Beach
Coloured Sands
Sandblows
The Cathedrals
The Pinnacles
Maheno Wreck
Tuition subjects will include:
Seascapes
Bird Photgraphy
Lighting
Macro
Metering
Post-processing
Image critique
Depth-of-field
Aperture
Shutter speed
ISO
Focusing methods
And much more…
Things you should bring:
Camera (s)
Wide angle prime or zoom lens
Mid-range zoom (24-70, 18-105 etc,) and circular polarising filter to suit (if available)
Macro lens (if available)
Memory card(s),
Spare batteries
Memory card(s),
Sturdy tripod
Camera owner's manual - Important!
Comfortable shoes
Insect repellent
Sunblock
Hat
A long telephoto zoom lens. 70-200, 70-300, 18-200, etc.
1.4, 1.7 or 2x tele convertor (if available)
Remote or cable release (if available)
Graduated Neutral Density filter set (if available)
Flash
Inclusions
Accommodation on Fraser Island at Eurong Resort
Meals whilst on Fraser Island
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner whilst at Eurong Resort
Picnic lunches
National Park fees, daily permits, ferry fees.
Transport from allocated collection points.
Exclusions
Eurong Resort incidentals (phone calls, alcohol etc.)
Lunch - Day 1 - Rainbow Beach
Click here to book this workshop. $500 non-refundable deposit payable within five (5) days of booking.
Balance payable thirty days (30) prior to workshop.
Please note: This workshop is limited to 8 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 0459 221678. Alternatively, you can email admin@trekaboutphotography.com