Full Day “Mountain Experience” Workshop
Where: Lamington National Park (O'Reillys Plateau)
Next Workshop: Saturday, 16 October 2010
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Itinerary:
- 8:30AM – Meet at O'Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat “Bird Feeding Area” (just below reception)
- Bird photography
- Morning Tea break
- Rainforest trek (includes macro tuition)
- Lunch break - Gran's Cafe or bring your own
- Digital workflow advice and review of participant’s photos
- Landscape photography overlooking the valley from the stunning mountain top at Luke's Farm
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 Satin and Regent Bowerbirds, King Parrots, Eastern Yellow Robins and Crimson Rosellas, most of which are quite tame. In our first session, Michael and Mark will show you how to achieve great bird photos.
After morning tea, we go for a short stroll and learn techniques on rainforest photography, including macro techniques, before heading to lunch.
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 session is also aimed at helping to improve your digital workflow and post-processing. Mark and Michael 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 last session covers landscape photography (during our winter months, we photograph the sunset) overlooking the stunning valley below. It 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 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
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 10 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
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