On Valentines Day I announced the release of the '13 Day Yosemite - In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams' photography adventure with David Metcalf and myself. We've had many enquiries for this amazing photographic experience so please, if you are wanting to come along, hurry and book your spot. The workshop is limited to only 10 people!
Now, more big news. In case you've missed it, Africa is coming. Yes, next year in early May, Trekabout are taking you to Africa for an incredible photography adventure. Full details will be available soon but in the meantime, if you would like more information, please shoot us an email at admin@trekaboutphotography.comto express your interest. Already the interest has been outstanding.
Even more big news! Whilst I'm busy here putting the finishing touches on the African adventure, Michael is down on Kangaroo Island putting together another magical Trekabout experience. Keep watching for final dates and details but expect somewhere in late September this year to visit Kangaroo Island. Sea-lion colonies, other-worldly landscapes and the odd kangaroo or two will only be part of what will be a photographers dream week. To register your interest and find out more email us at admin@trekaboutphotography.com
Coming up soon, we are only a week away from another amazing five day photography workshop at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat. There are still some spots available so if you can make it, you'll be treated to a workshop really does feature a bit of everything. You'll have the opportunity to learn advanced landscape photography techniques at the very picturesque 'Luke's Farm' and of course there will be other opportunities deep in the rainforest. You'll photograph the stunning Elabana Falls and the cascades at Moran's Creek.
We will also chase down some birdlife for you plus you'll be able to practice your 'in-flight' techniques as we take in the Birds of Prey display put on by Mark 'The Birdman' Culleton. Read more about the Five Day Mountain Experience below.
Now don't despair if you are short of time. We are also running a single day Mountain Experience next Sunday before the five dayer kicks in. Check out the details below and give me a call to fast-track your booking if you decide to join us.
There is lot more happening throughout March and beyond. Please take a look at all the details below.
There is a quick summary below.
Hope to see you behind the lens soon.
Cheers,
Mark
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Mountain Experience - O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Sunday, 3 March 2013
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5 Day Mountain Experience - Lamington National Park
Sunday, 3- Friday, 8 March 2013
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Australia Zoo Experience - Sunshine Coast
Sunday, 10 March 2013
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Brisbane City Lights Experience
Monday, 11 March 2013
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Weekend Digital Processing and Workflow (Photoshop and Lightroom) Bootcamp
16 -17 March 2013
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7 Day Tasmanian Experience
13 - 19 March 2013
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7 Day Bali Galungan Experience Photography Tour and Workshop
26 March - 1 April 2013 - THREE SPOTS REMAINING
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Lightroom Bootcamp
Saturday 6 April 2013
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Australian Wildlife Experience
Sunday 7 April 2013
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Weekend Beach to Mountain Experience - Sunshine Coast
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 April 2013
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3 Day Fraser Island Experience
Friday 19 April - Sunday 21 April 2013
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6 Day North Queensland Experience
Sunday 28 April - Saturday 4 May 2013
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8 Day Kalimantan Orangutan and Dayak Photography Tour and Workshop
Friday 17 May - Saturday 25 May 2013 ONE SPOT REMAINING
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Weekend Mountain Experience - O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June 2013
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7 Day Red Centre Experience
Sunday 23 June - Saturday 29 June 2013 |
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Eastern Yellow Robin
Sunday, 3 March 2013 -$249.00
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 rain-forest 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 work-flow 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.
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An incredible week of photography and tuition. Fantastic value at only $849.00
3 - 8 March 2013 - $849.00
Get to know your digital camera in one of Australia’s most stunning natural environments!
This workshop is designed to teach participants skills in all facets of photography, including composition, lighting, exposure, aperture/shutter speed/ISO, depth of field and much more.
Trekabout Photography Workshops cater for all levels of experience and are very encouraging to beginners. Lamington National Park is full of photographic opportunities, including a large variety of wildlife, rain-forest and eucalypt forest landscapes, waterfalls, stunning valley views, sunsets and lots of macro subjects.
These amazing photographic locations and subjects, coupled with Michael and Mark’s extensive photographic knowledge and tuition skills, means you will have an opportunity to learn plenty of valuable photographic tips, with like-minded people. And you will do so in the most tranquil, beautiful surroundings.
Including:
Macro photography techniques - for beginners and more advanced users.
Landscape photography techniques - in the rain-forest and sunset overlooking the amazing expanse of the Kerry Valley.
Waterfall and cascade photography.
Bird and animal photography techniques.
Reviews and critique of participant's images (evenings) and suggestions for improvements.
Post-processing tips and hints.
Audio visual presentations from Michael and Mark, including wildlife, macro and nature photography.
Getting to know your camera and it's hidden capabilities.
Simplifying the digital world including camera technicalities, image storage, unraveling digital jargon and more.
Advice on recommended cameras/lenses/accessories to use for specific purposes.
Flash photography techniques including use of diffusers, reflectors, natural light etc.
Group tuition as well as one-on-one tuition from Michael and Mark.
Best use of photographic accessories and gadgets.
Free time to practice what you have learned (or simply unwind and relax in the stunning surrounds of Lamington National Park)
Photographic Prerequisites:
This amazing photography 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
• Sunsets
• HDR techniques
• Composition
• Lighting (natural/flash/reflectors etc)
• Exposure and metering techniques
• Filters
• Streamlining your digital work-flow and image post-processing techniques
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Sunday, 10 March 2013 $249.00
Join Michael and Mark for an exciting day of wildlife photography at Australia Zoo! After an initial group tuition session and once everyone is ‘up-to-speed’, we start our day of wildlife photography.
Our first stop will be Australia Zoo’s famous crocodiles, followed by Tasmania devils, dingoes, koalas, cassowaries and much more. The cute otters will be sure to put on a show. Mark and Michael will be on hand throughout to talk to you one-on-one, and make sure you are utilising your camera to its potential.
After morning tea at a nearby café, we will head to ‘Roo Haven’ where there are different species of kangaroos and wallabies to photograph at close range. There are also echidnas nearby, which always make for great photos.
We then head to the ‘Asian’ section of the zoo to photograph tigers, Asian elephants and red pandas on display.
After lunch at one of the cafes (or bring your own) we will venture to the new ‘African’ section, where giraffes, rhinos and zebras are on display.
To finish off the day, we will spend a reasonable amount of time in the huge walk-through bird aviary, where there are loads of different birds to photograph.
Before each of the different sections we will be heading to, Michael and Mark will give you instruction on the best settings and photography techniques to use, in order to get the best wildlife photos.
Monday 11 March 2013 - $99.00
Trekabout Photography’s exciting, new “City Lights Experience” workshop is designed to show participants the best way to photograph our beautiful city at dusk and after sunset.
Our workshop commences at the southern end of the Kurilpa Bridge (near the GOMA building) where Michael and Mark will show you how to best photograph the city buildings across the river, as the sun starts setting. The ‘mood’ and ‘feel’ of your photos will change as the sun sets and the colourful lights appear.
As darkness descends the Kurilpa Bridge which will start to light up with a multitude of coloured lights. The amazing shape and architecture of this bridge, as well as the gorgeous lighting, makes this a wonderful subject for photography. There are so many different angles to photograph the Kurilpa Bridge and you will be shown how to take advantage of the various ways to compose your shots.
There is also a great opportunity to photograph the William Jolly Bridge, with its wonderful ‘snake’ shape that is also lit up at night.
We finish the night with photographs of the Conrad Treasury and nearby buildings across the Brisbane River. The Conrad Treasury is lit up a brilliant purple colour and makes for some great shots.
Apart from learning how to best take shots of the city before and after sunset, and be shown the best vantage points to take these shots, you will also be with like-minded people who are there to enjoy and share their experience.
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FILLING FAST - STILL TIME TO GET ON BOARD
13 - 19 March 2013 - From $3585.00 (twin share, single occupancy surcharge applies)
This workshop/tour commences in Launceston, where Michael and Luke will pick you up with a 12 seater bus. We will head straight to Cradle Mountain, where for three days there will be ample opportunities to photograph Dove Lake/Cradle Mountain at sunrise and sunset, local rain-forests, wildlife and macro. There will also be a visit to the world-renowned nature photography gallery, ‘The Wilderness Gallery’.
On day four, there is a drive across to the Freycinet Coast, stopping at the famous Liffey Falls on the way. Once on the Freycinet Coast, there will be an opportunity to photograph sunrises and sunsets, seascapes as well as a half day cruise around Wineglass Bay, looking for dolphins, seals and sea eagles to photograph, and much more.
We leave Freycinet on day six and drive to Hobart, where we will have dinner at one of Salamanca’s most popular restaurants. On the last morning, we head to back Salamanca for a walk around the historic buildings, cameras in-hand and then some breakfast and coffee.
Time has also been set aside during the week for a post-processing session and another on image critique, as well as continued photography tuition throughout the week by professional photographers, Michael and Luke.
Some of the topics that will be covered:
• Birds
• Macro
• Sunrises
• Sunsets
• Landscapes
• Composition
• Aperture/Depth-of-Field
• Lighting (natural/flash/reflectors etc)
• Exposure and metering
• Focusing points
• Filters
• Image critique
• And much more!
Inclusions
All tuition fees; All accommodation (6 nights, based on twin share – a single occupancy surcharge will apply to those who would like a room to themselves); All transport for the Workshop duration, including Hobart Airport Transfer March 19; All meals except for those specifically mentioned below; All relevant entry fees (National Parks Pass & Wineglass Bay Cruise).
Exclusions
Lunch March 13 (Day 1); Breakfast March 19 (Day 7); alcoholic/cold drinks with meals; Transport to/from Tasmania & all associated expenses; hotel “in-room” expenses; other personal expenses.
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16 -17 March 2013 - $360.00
The workshop is spread over two days, incorporating 5 two hour sessions and a 3 hour 'Phototrek' to begin the workshop. Held in air-conditioned comfort at the new Lantastic Centre at Redcliffe, there is plenty of parking available with easy access. Morning teas will be provided.
Topics covered will include but not be limited to:
* Importing and opening images
Image resolution * Selections and masks Colour and white balance adjustments
Retouching * Histograms * File formats * Filters * Actions * Scripts * Plug-ins * HDR Metadata
Batch processing * Presets * Keyboard shortcuts * Exporting and saving Automating tasks
Re-sizing * Sharpening Noise reduction
Pre-workshop Phototrek
We commence proceedings shooting the Redcliffe foreshore and surrounding parklands during a 3 hour photo walk. We will all be photographing together and this shoot will provide much of the imagery for the weekend's processing tuition. You will be working from scratch on images from your own camera.
Session 1
This session covers the basics of Adobe Bridge and Camera Raw and de-mystifying the connections of both with Photoshop. Mark will show you how best to transfer your images to your computer and some convenient protocols for folder naming and storage.
Session 2
This session will cover image adjustment and enhancement in Camera Raw and look at a number of techniques to speed up the post-processing work-flow. We will look at the various adjustment modules and tools which will become the backbone of your image processing.
Session 3
We will start to get into some of the new user friendly aspects of Photoshop and really begin to make a difference to our RAW files to produce images with that "Wow" factor. We'll look at the best way to set up your tool panels and optimise your workspace to suit your style and needs. You will explore the different tools available in Photoshop and how and when to use them.
Session 4
To help speed up the work-flow process we will begin to incorporate plug-ins, presets, actions and scripts. As well as providing you with many ready to use presets and actions, Mark will guide you through the process of creating your own actions to speed up processes that you find yourself doing more often.
Session 5
By this session you will have a new understanding of presets, actions, scripts, plug-ins, batch processing, curves, layers, masks, resolution, filters and many more terms.This session will put your new found knowledge and skills to work and consolidate what you have learned into a smooth and efficient work-flow. We will also look at the basics of some of the hot topics of digital photography such as HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama stitching and more.
Space limited to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure quality of learning.
To find out more have a look on the Trekabout website here.
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HURRY ONLY A COUPLE OF SPOTS LEFT!
26 March to 2 April 2013 - from $3110.00 (twin share, single occupancy surcharge applies)
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the wonder and magic of the beautiful island of Bali over the time of calendar a very special time on the Balinese calandar.
The seven nights, six -day photo tour will cover some of the most spectacular and interesting places in Bali including rice colourful ceremonies, magnificent volcanoes, rice paddies, ancient temples, village life, market scenes and a great opportunity to learn about the fascinating Balinese culture. One of the highlights of this workshop will be the opportunity to photograph the Galungan Festival on March 27.
Galungan is a celebration to honour the creator of the universe and the spirits of the honoured ancestors.
The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and encourages the Balinese to show their gratitude to the creator and ancestors.
This wonderfully colourful festival occurs only once a year on the 210 day Balinese calendar and there are many rituals performed to welcome and entertain these returning spirits.
This a very special time to be in Bali and a wonderful opportunity to capture the vibrancy, spirit and happiness that surrounds the island as the Balinese celebrate in the form of offerings to the temples, dance and music.
The photography tour has been organized so that the participants can photograph this amazing event in places that the normal tourist is not aware of and seen through the eyes of the local Balinese.
But Galungan is not all you will experience
You will be escorted to many of Bali’s wonders at the best time of the day to capture the rich tropical light, and share these wonders with fellow photographers, sharing your passion; photography.
The workshop will be based in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, under the guidance of Kiwi and local resident Dave Metcalf who has travelled all over Bali
Searching out the best times and places to photograph and capture the true essence of this tropical paradise.
In fact, Bali must surely be one of the most fascinating places in the world to photograph.
It has it all, from stunning scenery, beautiful light, tropical vegetation, colourful ceremonies and people that love having their photo taken. The local people are extremely friendly and respectful. Bali offers beautiful coastal landscapes, colourful markets and traditional village life. The food is a culinary delight and the accommodation is luxurious and affordable. Bali has more than 20,000 temples and the Balinese culture is considered one of the most interesting in the world.
Photographic Prerequisites:
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
• Portrait
• Macro
• Sunrise/sunsets
• Ancient temple ruins etc
• work-flowniques
• Composition
• Lighting (natural/flash/reflectors etc)
• Exposure and metering techniques
• Filters
• Streamlining your digital workflow and image post-processing techniques
Inclusions:
7 Nights accommodation at the beautiful Puri Sunia Resort.
7 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
4 Dinners
Special Dance performance at a historic village near Ubud
VIP Visitor on arrival service
All ground transport incl pick up and return to the airport.
Sarongs
E book with best Images from the tour
Professional photographers and guides fees.
Exclusions:
Tips
Alcohol
Airfares to and from Bali.
Visas ( $ 25 Usd on arrival )
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Saturday, 6 April 2013 $260.00
NEW LOCATION!
Join Mark for a solid, in-depth day of intensive Lightroom demonstration and training. This workshop is limited to 8 people (laptops required) to ensure maximum individual attention and guidance.
The workshop commences with a 90 minute walk around the work-flowe foreshore and parklands.
You will photograph a variety of subjects to provide plenty of ammunition to hit the laptops running.
This is Bootcamp after all and you will have a lot to cover.
We'll commence with the upload process of your new images and methods to ensure safety and redundancy protection.
Once uploaded we'll get stuck into basic workflow processes and adjustments.
After lunch, (provided) you will work through your images adjuring and retouching as required.
We will also look at some of the newer features in work-flowm 4 such as localised white balance adjustments, geo-tagging, mapping and photo-book production.
The new raw processing protocols in LR4 will be looked at in depth as will the print module, a crucial part to your workflow.
You will learn the simplest ways to export your images for screen, web or print and, should you wish to add a watermark, you will learn this too.
It's a big day starting at 8:30am and finishing at 5:00pm. There will be plenty to learn so remember to bring a notebook.
For full details see the rain-forestPhotography Workshops website here.
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Sunday 7 April 2013 - $269.00
Join Mark and Michael to learn the finer points of wildlife photography in a controlled environment. Learn the skills necessary to get those killer shots you dream of.
9am - Meet at Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre in The Gap, Brisbane and commence the day photographing native wildlife.
Lunch break
Walkabout Creek (cont'd)
Rare opportunity to photograph unique Australian wildlife at private breeder’s collection
4:30pm finish
The morning starts by learning how to take great wildlife photos at the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre, including an assortment of birds in the rainforest aviary, Pretty-faced Wallabies with their joeys and other native wildlife.
After lunch, there is a session where we look at shooting through glass (with and without flash) in the underground reptile display.
The day's tuition so far will prepare you for the highlight of the day. You will have an amazing opportunity to photograph tame native wildlife at a private breeder’s collection. Some of the native wildlife species that we will photograph (depending on availability on the day) include:
- Green Tree Frog and/or Magnificent Tree Frog or Green and Gold Bell Frog
- Knob-tailed or Leaf-tailed Gecko
- Bearded Dragon and/or Rainforest Dragon
- Blue-tongued Skink and/or Stumpy-tailed Lizard
- Carpet Python and/or some other species of Python
- Tawny rain-forest/li>
- Sugar Glider
- rain-forest/li>
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13-14 April 2013 - $359.00
During this weekend workshop, Michael and Mark will present 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.
Here's a run down of the program:
Saturday:
Session 1.
9.30am – 11.30am: work-flowrainforest – waterfall, rainforest cascades etc
Session 2.
11.30am – 1pm: Macro photography
1pm – 1.45pm: Lunch
Session 3.
1.45pm – 3.15pm: Digital workflow and post-processing techniques at work-flownbsp;
Girl Guides Hall
3.15pm – 5pm: Free time for photography or check into your
accommodation
Session 4.
5pm – 6.15pm: Sunset photography overlooking Point Cartwright
Finish – 6.15pm
Sunday:
Session 5.
5.15am – 6:30am: Sunrise Photography at Point Cartwright (very early start but
well worth the effort to capture the beautiful morning light as the sun rises
over the ocean)
6.30am – 8:00am: Free time to move out of your accommodation (for those
people staying over for the weekend), have breakfast etc
Session 6.
8.00am – 9.30am: Bird photography techniques at top of Buderim Forest Park
9.30am – 10:00am: Morning tea (can be purchased at Buderim shops)
Session 7.
10:00am: - 12.00pm: Image critique and final post-processing techniques
Finish – Approx 12.00pm
By the end of the weekend, participants will have learned macro, landscape and bird photography techniques, digital workflow and post processing tips will be discussed
and questions answered.
Queensland's fabulous Sunshine Coast will play host to a
wonderful weekend of photography and tuition.
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Lake Mackenzie
19 - 21 April 2013 - $1740.00 (all inclusive)
It's here!! Trekabout Photography Workshops are proud to announce the release of the 3 day 'Fraser Island Experience'.
Come along for three amazing days on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island with ongoing photography tuition from Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner.
From the time that you leave your car (and all the cares of the world) behind until you return, everything is included. Accommodation, meals, National Park fees, barge fees, permits and, of course, your photography tuition. It's all taken care of for you.
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Central Station - Wanggoolba Creek
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.
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!
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SS Maheno
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.
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. Read more.....
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