We're Out Of Here.

We're out of here - Look after Australia for us until we return. Hi everyone, It is an exciting day today as Michael and I head off to lead a group of 12 intrepid adventurers and explorers on our inaugural Trekabout African Photography Safari. Internet will be almost non-existent in the remote locations that we are visiting so you won't hear much from me over the next couple of weeks. Rest assured there will a full report on my return. In the meantime we now have Africa 2015 up on the Trekabout website with full pricing and bookings available. Click here for full details -> Africa 2015 We have lots more coming up over the next few months as well. Not long after I return form Africa I head off to Kalimantan with Dayak Dave to lead a group photographing orangutans and amazing Dayak culture. There is still one spot available but time is running out on this one. More info -> here. In June Michael and I head out to the Red Centre again for 8 days of stunning landscape and wildlife photography. We cover the lot with trips to the East and West Macdonnell Ranges, Uluru, Kata-Tjuta, Kings Canyon and much more. We have a couple of spots available for this amazing adventure. Check it out -> here. In July we host our ever popular 5 Day Rainforest Mountain Experience at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in the beautiful Lamington National Park. Come and join us there for landscape, birds, wildlife, macro and much more. This is a great workshop for people starting out as they are exposed to many different camera settings and requirements throughout the week. To find out more click -> here. In August I head overseas again to bring you a brand new adventure. Sri Lanka - The Undiscovered Country, will present you with culture, colourful ceremonies, birds and wildlife, rainforests and mountains. Join Dayak Dave and I as we take you exploring for 11 days and reveal the wonders of Sri Lanka . For more information click -> here. But, of course, there is much, much more. To see all our upcoming workshops from half day specialized to 15 day adventures click -> here. Don't forget that we have a special double deal going for our upcoming Full Day Mountain (12 July) and Bird Photography (13 July) Experiences. Book both and attend on the same weekend and receive a whopping 30% discount. Email me for more details -> here. Our Macro Experience / Reptile and Frog Experience double deal is also on again and coming up soon. Attend both workshops on the same day (29 June) and receive 30% off. For now though, I have to go and finish packing for Africa. Until next time, keep enjoying your photography. Cheers, Mark

Fraser Island - July 2014

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4 Day Fraser Island Adventure Photography Workshop and Tour 7 - 10 July 2014 -  Almost Booked Out Join us on an amazing sand island photography adventure on our very own magnificent Fraser Island. Timed to be on the island at the best time of year for photography, this is a four day trip you will always remember. You will visit the ‘photographer’s paradise’ that is Fraser Island, in style and cool air-conditioned comfort. This ‘Fraser Island Adventure’ is fully-inclusive. Every aspect of this workshop is covered and no vehicle is required. All meals, park fees, transport and accommodation are included. You will be picked up from a Sunshine Coast location and driven by luxury 4WD through Cooloola National Park, Rainbow Beach and then board a ferry across to Fraser Island. Even before arriving on Fraser Island you will enjoy a stunning drive along the beach from Noosa North Shore to Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Beach - Cooloola National park Very Relaxed Dingo You’ll take in the amazing Teewah coloured sands and Double Island Point along the way. Once on Fraser, though, the fun really begins! For four amazing days, you will be driven to the best photographic opportunities that Fraser Island has to offer. Timed to take advantage of low tide, a trip highlight will be a sunset shoot at the wreck of the Maheno. Maheno During the workshop you will visit Lake Mackenzie. This lake is one of 40 perched lakes on Fraser Island. Perched lakes sit high on the island well above sea level. The water is the cleanest in the world. You will be astounded at the clarity of the water and you'll have plenty of time to venture in for a swim. The underwater visibility is second to none. Lake Birrabeen Your tutors, Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner, will be with the group at all times allowing for an intense level of photography tuition. The small number of participants ensures maximum exposure to photography tuition with plenty of individual one-on-one opportunities. Over the four day photography adventure, you will visit and photograph Central Station Ancient rainforests White-bellied Sea-Eagle Pile Valley Lake McKenzie Lake Birabeen Champagne Pools Indian Head Cooloola National Park Rainbow Beach Coloured Sands Sandblows Australian Pied Oystercatchers The Cathedrals The Pinnacles Maheno Wreck Along the way there will be numerous opportunities to photograph the iconic dingo as well as many varieties of shorebirds. Tukkee Sandblow Day to Day Rundown Day 1 With a favourable tide we will make our way straight to Tewantin, cross on the barge, and proceed along the beach to Teewah, Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach. From Rainbow Beach we will proceed to Inskip Point to board the ferry for Fraser Island. Once on Fraser Island we will make our way up 75 Mile Beach stopping along the way for bird and dingo photo opportunities. We will call into Eurong Resort to check in before making our way to Lake Wabby where landscape opportunities will abound. Depending on the tide we will complete day 1 with a sunset shoot at the wreck of the Maheno before returning to Eurong Resort for dinner. After dinner - Star Trails on the sand dunes. Optional and dependent on weather of course. Starry, Starry Night Day 2 Photography genres covered today will include landscape and bird/wildlife (migratory birds and dingos if they are around). After breakfast it's up the beach to the coloured sand formations of The Pinnacles and then again onto the wreck of the Maheno in daylight. During the day we will also take in Champagne Pools, Indian Head, Waddy Point and some amazing sand dunes on the Tukkee Sand Blow that will have you thinking you are on another planet. Fungi near Wangoolba Creek - Central Station Day 3 Photography genres covered today will include landscape and macro. Before breakfast you can join us down on the beach for a sunrise shoot. This is a great opportunity for dingos too as they will often be scavenging along the water line at dawn. After breakfast we visit Lake McKenzie and Lake Birrabeen with it's incredibly clear waters. There will be time for a swim if you wish or chill out and enjoy the landscape. There will be bird photography opportunities near the lake with many honeyeaters and other small bird species. We'll have lunch at Lake Birrabeen before proceeding down towards Dilli Village through coastal heathland and swamp lands (more bird opportunities) and then back up the beach to Eurong Resort for a free afternoon. After dinner we will upload your images for a critique and re-touch session. Caspian Tern Day 4 Today we head into Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek with amazing rare giant King Ferns and world heritage Satinay Forest. We'll look at macro techniques in the tropical rainforest at Central Station. With the recent rains there is a good possibility of unusual fungi to be found. Before heading back down the beach we will visit also Pile Valley. This will be a final opportunity to photograph the odd dingo or shore bird so keep you telephoto lens handy as we run down the beach to catch the barge. To reserve your spot or find out more about this amazing photography adventure workshop please visit the Trekabout website here. or Call Mark on 0459 221 678