Optional 2 day extension to Ijen Resort
When: 16 - 23 November 2012
Where: Bali
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Please come and join Australian professional photographer Mark Rayner and local Bali resident photographer Dave Metcalf on a spectacular photography tour of the beautiful island of Bali.
This
is not the normal "Tourist" Bali visit. This is a journey to see hidden
gems and magical places you would not normally see at the typical
tourist haunts of Bali. You will visit ancient hidden temples, iconic
terraced paddy fields still ploughed by hand and view amazing
landscapes..
Wonderous
waterfalls and mountain views. This will be a photographic sensory
overload! The people of remote villages with their unrivalled
friendliness. This photography workshop and tour is not to be missed
Itinerary and Program of Events
Day 1
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to Ubud. The tour will be based in the charming village of Ubud for the first two days staying at the beautiful Puri Sunia, a luxury resort 10 minutes drive from the centre of Ubud.
Enjoy a welcome dinner on the first night.
Day 2
The next morning will be a sunrise ancient temple photo shoot followed by a journey through picturesque landscapes to Jatiluwih to capture the late afternoon sun, as it sets over the terraced rice fields, with majestic volcanoes as a backdrop. Overnight at Puri Sunia.
Day 3
The next morning you will be given an opportunity to interact with the local Balinese people and photograph the colourful local traditional market.
After lunch and a workshop session on macro photography we will travel to the spectacular volcanic caldera of Mount Batur to capture the sunset and soft volcanic light of this unique region. Overnight at Lake Batur.
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to Ubud. The tour will be based in the charming village of Ubud for the first two days staying at the beautiful Puri Sunia, a luxury resort 10 minutes drive from the centre of Ubud.
Enjoy a welcome dinner on the first night.
Day 2
The next morning will be a sunrise ancient temple photo shoot followed by a journey through picturesque landscapes to Jatiluwih to capture the late afternoon sun, as it sets over the terraced rice fields, with majestic volcanoes as a backdrop. Overnight at Puri Sunia.
Day 3
The next morning you will be given an opportunity to interact with the local Balinese people and photograph the colourful local traditional market.
After lunch and a workshop session on macro photography we will travel to the spectacular volcanic caldera of Mount Batur to capture the sunset and soft volcanic light of this unique region. Overnight at Lake Batur.
Day 4
Early morning sunrise photo shoot over Lake Batur and photograph the swirling mists that rise from this beautiful lake. This is a very unusual landscape and presents some wonderful opportunities to experiment with black and white photography. There are a number of “Bali Aga” villages in this area, which offer interesting architectural photographic opportunities to challenge your photography skills and experiment with your newly acquired skills learnt from the workshop.
The afternoon drive takes us through some beautiful countryside (yes there will be time to stop and take photographs en-route) to the mountain town of Munduk
where we will stay for two nights.
Day 5
The next morning we will be escorted by our local guides on a walk through the green, lush rice fields and today includes a photo intensive on waterfall photography.
After lunch and sampling some of the delicious locally grown coffee, Mark will present a workshop review session covering post production techniques.
This night we will sample some Balinese gamelan music and enjoy the delicious Balinese food at the Puri Lumbung Cottages. Overnight in Munduk.
Early morning sunrise photo shoot over Lake Batur and photograph the swirling mists that rise from this beautiful lake. This is a very unusual landscape and presents some wonderful opportunities to experiment with black and white photography. There are a number of “Bali Aga” villages in this area, which offer interesting architectural photographic opportunities to challenge your photography skills and experiment with your newly acquired skills learnt from the workshop.
The afternoon drive takes us through some beautiful countryside (yes there will be time to stop and take photographs en-route) to the mountain town of Munduk
where we will stay for two nights.
Day 5
The next morning we will be escorted by our local guides on a walk through the green, lush rice fields and today includes a photo intensive on waterfall photography.
After lunch and sampling some of the delicious locally grown coffee, Mark will present a workshop review session covering post production techniques.
This night we will sample some Balinese gamelan music and enjoy the delicious Balinese food at the Puri Lumbung Cottages. Overnight in Munduk.
Day 6
The next morning we drive northwest through some beautiful countryside to the coast. Lunch will be in Lovina, a very relaxed laid back village on the Bali Sea. Our destination for the evening is Pemuteran.
Pemuteran is a quiet seaside resort town. We will visit a local fishing village and photograph the colourful life of the fisherman. Sunset photo shoot promises to be spectacular, capturing the sun setting over the ocean. This evening we will have a full review session and dine on delicious locally caught fresh seafood. Overnight at Pemuteran.
Day 7
After a sunrise shoot over the ocean we will head further west to an area known as Jimbar Wana (meaning the great forest) and later on to Jembrana.
More than half of this regency is forested. Very few tourists visit this area, and the photographic opportunity today includes shooting a picturesque temple situated on a cliff top. This area is famous for the bull races and will present photo opportunities that are a little different.
Overnight in Negara including a farewell dinner for those not joining on the 2 day extended part of the trip. Denpasar bound participants transfer back to the airport.
The next morning we drive northwest through some beautiful countryside to the coast. Lunch will be in Lovina, a very relaxed laid back village on the Bali Sea. Our destination for the evening is Pemuteran.
Pemuteran is a quiet seaside resort town. We will visit a local fishing village and photograph the colourful life of the fisherman. Sunset photo shoot promises to be spectacular, capturing the sun setting over the ocean. This evening we will have a full review session and dine on delicious locally caught fresh seafood. Overnight at Pemuteran.
Day 7
After a sunrise shoot over the ocean we will head further west to an area known as Jimbar Wana (meaning the great forest) and later on to Jembrana.
More than half of this regency is forested. Very few tourists visit this area, and the photographic opportunity today includes shooting a picturesque temple situated on a cliff top. This area is famous for the bull races and will present photo opportunities that are a little different.
Overnight in Negara including a farewell dinner for those not joining on the 2 day extended part of the trip. Denpasar bound participants transfer back to the airport.
Day 8 – Extension
In the morning we will head west and catch a ferry across to East Java and then drive to the Ijen resort, Banyuwangi.
After a relaxing afternoon, we will photograph the dramatic volcanic scenery of Ijen at sunset. We will stay at the luxurious Ijen resort and enjoy the cooler temperatures, as the resort is located at 643 metres above sea level.
Day 9
In the morning we will be up before sunrise to catch the magic hour and then travel to 2,600 meters above sea level to the largest acid lake on earth.
Some fantastic opportunities to photograph the sulphur farmers as they trudge their way up and down the mountain carrying 80 kilos of sulphur in baskets on their backs.
We return to the resort for lunch, and in the afternoon visit the remote and seldom visited Randu Agung village. Evening review session with Mark and a farewell dinner reviewing our best shots from an incredible 9-day Bali experience.
Day 10
The next morning we head back to Denpasar arriving mid afternoon to
co ordinate with flights back home.
In the morning we will head west and catch a ferry across to East Java and then drive to the Ijen resort, Banyuwangi.
After a relaxing afternoon, we will photograph the dramatic volcanic scenery of Ijen at sunset. We will stay at the luxurious Ijen resort and enjoy the cooler temperatures, as the resort is located at 643 metres above sea level.
Day 9
In the morning we will be up before sunrise to catch the magic hour and then travel to 2,600 meters above sea level to the largest acid lake on earth.
Some fantastic opportunities to photograph the sulphur farmers as they trudge their way up and down the mountain carrying 80 kilos of sulphur in baskets on their backs.
We return to the resort for lunch, and in the afternoon visit the remote and seldom visited Randu Agung village. Evening review session with Mark and a farewell dinner reviewing our best shots from an incredible 9-day Bali experience.
Day 10
The next morning we head back to Denpasar arriving mid afternoon to
co ordinate with flights back home.
About Dave:
Dave Metcalf or Dayak Dave as he is known in Indonesia is a prolific traveller and travel photographer who has had a love affair with Bali ever since he first set foot on its shores twelve years ago.
Dayak Dave has been to Bali over 25 times and has meticulously researched the best places to take photographers to ensure that the opportunities are there to capture amazing Images.
He loves to photograph people, landscapes and is always trying to find ways to express his love for Indonesia and its people in his photographs.
David Metcalf Photography has been published in many magazines in Indonesia incl Garuda Inflight magazine, The Peak, Kabar, Hello Bali, Jakarta Kini, Expat Living.
He has held three exhibitions in Jakarta.
Dave’s interest and respect for the Balinese Culture is quite unique and he combines this with his photographic knowledge and experience to ensure participants have a
truly special experience.
To find out more about David please visit David Metcalf Photography
Dave Metcalf or Dayak Dave as he is known in Indonesia is a prolific traveller and travel photographer who has had a love affair with Bali ever since he first set foot on its shores twelve years ago.
Dayak Dave has been to Bali over 25 times and has meticulously researched the best places to take photographers to ensure that the opportunities are there to capture amazing Images.
He loves to photograph people, landscapes and is always trying to find ways to express his love for Indonesia and its people in his photographs.
David Metcalf Photography has been published in many magazines in Indonesia incl Garuda Inflight magazine, The Peak, Kabar, Hello Bali, Jakarta Kini, Expat Living.
He has held three exhibitions in Jakarta.
Dave’s interest and respect for the Balinese Culture is quite unique and he combines this with his photographic knowledge and experience to ensure participants have a
truly special experience.
To find out more about David please visit David Metcalf Photography
This amazing photography tour workshop is designed to suit the beginner or serious enthusiast. A digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera is recommended, however, any camera that has manual functions would also be suitable. Best lenses to bring include a longer zoom and wide angled lens (and macro lens if you own one). A sturdy tripod is essential, especially for our landscape and macro photography sessions.
Some of the topics that will be covered:
• Landscape
• Macro
• Sunrise/sunsets
• Ancient temple ruins etc
• HDR techniques
• Composition
• Lighting (natural/flash/reflectors etc)
• Exposure and metering techniques
• Filters
• Streamlining your digital workflow and image post-processing techniques
Inclusions:
- All meals
- Transport,
- Park fees
- Accommodation
- Professional photographers fee
- Tour guide fees
- E Book of best images take.
We stay in 4 star accommodation where possible and 3 star (best choice hotel) in smaller towns.
Exclusions:
- Tips
- Alcohol
- Airfares to and from Bali.
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