Norfolk Island Experience - Spots still available

Norfolk Island Experience 29 October - 3 November 2012

We still have spaces available for the 2012 Norfolk Island Experience Photography Workshop and Tour. Some of the topics covered include: Landscape Birds Macro Sunrise/sunsets Convict ruins etc Composition Lighting (natural/flash/reflectors etc) Exposure and metering techniques Filters Streamlining your digital workflow and image post-processing techniques Image critique Here is a run down of what to expect: Sat 27/10: At approximately 3:30pm, meet your professional tutors, Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner, as well as other photography workshop participants. You will be given a rundown of the week’s program and participant’s skill levels will be assessed. We will head straight to Kingston for some photography tuition “in-the-field”, where you will have the opportunity to photography some of the convict ruins including old lighters, stone buildings and much more. In the evening, join Michael and Mark for our Welcome Dinner. Sun 28/10: We will be up bright and early for sunrise and seascape photography, down at Point Hunter (near Emily Bay). After breakfast, we will head back to the old government buildings, where we will photograph some of the amazing architecture of years gone by. After lunch, there will be a half day familiarisation bus tour of the island. This will give you an idea of what type of photography opportunities to expect at Norfolk Island during the coming week as well as giving you photo opportunities along the way.

Mon 29/10: After breakfast, we will drive to St Barnabas Church, a lovely old stone church with stunning stained glass windows. A very popular building to photograph and a good time to practice some HDR merge techniques (merging different exposures in order to create evenly-exposed photos). For lunch, join and Mark and Michael for a picnic at beautiful Emily Bay. Free time after lunch and then it’s off to Anson Bay for some seascape and sunset photography. Using the large, oval rock boulders as foreground features can make for some stunning sunset shots. In the evening (after dinner), Michael and Mark will review and critique some of your photos taken so far. Tue 30/10: Here’s another chance to take some great seascapes at sunrise, photographing the waves as they crash over algae-covered rocks, with Mark and Michael. This time the location will be Cemetery Bay. After this session, it’s a free morning to explore Norfolk and photograph whatever you like, or alternatively, join one of Norfolk’s many tours. In the afternoon there is an informative session by Mark on streamlining your digital workflow and image post-processing. He will also show you how to give your photos that extra “lift”. In the evening, Mark will present an audio-visual on macro and landscape photography. Wed 31/10: In the morning, there is free time or you may want to revisit and photograph some of your favourite subjects and places already covered in the workshop so far. After morning tea, Michael will present an audio-visual on wildlife photography. After lunch, we will visit 100 Acres, a wonderful, lush part of Norfolk filled with Norfolk Island Pines, indigenous plants and a great chance to photograph the stunning Red-tailed Tropicbirds (and other birds) as they fly past or hover over your heads. An experience not to be missed!! Later in the afternoon, you can join in on some mini-golf (included in package). Thu 1/11: Here’s a chance to photograph some of the tiny subjects on the island. This morning session will have Michael show you the best techniques for macro photography. After lunch, head out for more landscape photography with Mark and Michael. In the late afternoon, we have our farewell dinner/barbeque, at Captain Cook’s Lookout, overlooking the stunning Pacific Ocean as the sun sets.

Inclusions: Photography tuition and coaching as per the itinerary Lunch (Monday) Return economy class airfare to Norfolk Island All pre-paid airline taxes Norfolk Island departure tax Meet & Greet at the Airport Return airport transfers on Norfolk Island Seven night’s accommodation Bonus seven days car hire (excluding petrol & car insurance, both payable direct whilst on Island) Welcome Dinner Complimentary Miniature Golf – golf your way through Norfolk’s history Complimentary “A Walk in the Wild” – a unique rainforest walk Farewell Dinner It's only a few weeks away now but it's not too late to come along. Click here for details.