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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
09/04/08
27th September - 7th October 2008.
£1,450.00 (excludes flight & transfer)
Join our exclusive photography workshop with
Gerald Rambert and Kitty Jempson
Only Two spaces left (1 Male and 1 Female shared cabins) CONTACT US today!
Gerald Rambert is a very successful professional underwater photographer and much of his work has been published in dive magazines worldwide (www.worldwidediveandsail.com). Spending much of his time in his home of Mauritius, Gerald can often be found in London or on overseas assignment. Kitty Jempson who owns and runs Dive-Solutions, a successful dive shop in London is gaining a growing reputation for her photography and recently won the coveted Bite Back calendar spot to feature alongside world famous photographers such as David Doublet.
Kitty Jemper This trip is offered to both experienced and newcomers to underwater photography. Both Gerald and Kitty will offer the Digital SLR user and the Digital Compact user techniques, tips and practices that will see your photography improve over this ten day trip. Reducing numbers to fourteen allows more time for personal tuition, feedback and of course space above and below the water. Those that join this workshop will also have the opportunity to work with a professional underwater model. There will be feed back on all your work, entertaining evening talks and Gerald and Kitty will both use their own work to demonstrate how they achieved it. There will also be sessions on buoyancy, camera set up including strobes, framing your subject. Editing will also be discussed and you will return from this trip greatly improved and inspired.
Ghost Pipefish We are looking to link up with Ocean Optics in London for a pre-departure day with the very knowledgeable staff and have an opportunity to discuss your photo requirements.
In conjunction with Ocean Optics who run the prestigious Visions In The Sea, we shall be offering you a unique and exclusive entry into a photography competition. All fourteen participants of the workshop will enter one of their best photo's taken on the trip. The pictures will be displayed at the show and the best photo as decided by the public will win a FREE return trip on the SY Siren*
The luxurious SY Siren offers the diver and underwater photographer all they could wish for. Air Conditioning throughout, luxurious cabins with en suite facilities, Delicious cuisine from both SE Asia and Europe. Refreshments including tea, coffee, soft drinks and beer is included. SCUBA diving equipment is available as is NITROX.
The SY Siren was designed and built with photographers and videographers in mind. Each cabin has an entertainment system allowing you to play movies and music. Each cabin has a personal computer allowing viewing and editing of the days photo?s. We have pre loaded editing software available for your use. The Salon has a 42" plasma screen to view each others work or just to catch a movie on.
With plenty of rinse tanks exclusively for camera kit, prep tables both wet and dry and charging points, everything you could ever need has been thought of.
Komodo Marine Park and Lesser Sunda Islands: Indonesia
Location: Located 200 nautical miles east of Bali are the Lesser Sunda Islands and the Komodo Marine Park. Komodo Island itself is nestled between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores.
Duration: 10 Days & 10 Nights
Departure / Return Point: Bima, easily accessible with a one hour flight from Bali.
Months: From May until October
Western Clownfish aka: NemoOfficially declared a World Heritage Site in 1991, the Komodo Park encompasses an astounding 132,000 hectares of marine waters making it one of the largest protected zones in the world.
The Komodo Park and surrounding areas boast a unique biosphere born in the ancient volcanic eruptions that formed Sumatra, Java, Bali and the islands lying eastward to Papua New Guinea. As a consequence, the topography of the islands are striking and unique. Komodo Island is mountainous and mostly covered in lontar palm savannah with remnants of rainforest and bamboo forests. The irregular coastline is marked by rocky headlands and sandy bays against a backdrop of soaring volcanic cliffs.
One of the world's richest marine environments, studies have revealed over 260 species of reef building coral, 70 species of sponge, marine worms, mollusks, echinoderms, crustaceans and over 1000 species of cartilaginous and bony fish, marine reptiles, and marine mammals. Some notable marine species include pygmy seahorses, anglerfish, nudibranchs, manta rays, dolphins, whales, dugongs, napolean wrasse and groupers.
Topside, the region hosts a rare diversity of animals, including a population of the world?s largest lizard, the famous Komodo Dragon. The Park is also home to Sunda deer, wild buffalo, wild boar, the macaque monkey and wild horse. For bird watchers, there have been over 150 bird species identified including the sulphur-crested cockatoos, imperial pigeons, white-breasted sea eagles and maleos.
For the diver, scientist, biologist or adventurer! This 10 day expedition to and around Komodo Island is spoilt with a rich diversity of animal and marine life.
An amazing trip offering great value for money, the opportunity to work with a professional photographer, model and WIN a FREE return trip! Places are limited.
* The winning photograph although the sole property of the winner, will be available for Worldwide Dive and Sail, Visions in the Sea and Ocean Optics to use in publicity purposes. The prize is for the winner (1 person) to have a 10 day trip on the SY Siren to either "Best of Thailand" or "Komodo and Sunda Islands" by the end of October 2009. The prize does not include flights or transfers. No cash alternative offered. Dependant on availability.