5 Day Mountain Experience coming in July 2014

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Five Day Mountain Experience - Sunday 13 to Friday 18 July 2014 Lamington National Park – O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Hi everyone, Well, we are back from the most amazing African photography safari and its time to let you know about things closer to home (more on Africa later :-). Coming in July we have a week of fantastic photography and tuition in the mountains of Lamington National Park. You can get to know your digital camera in one of Australia’s most stunning natural environments and then relax around the warm fire in the evening! 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. At Trekabout Photography Workshops, we cater for all levels of experience and we are very encouraging to beginners. Lamington National Park is full of photographic opportunities, including a large variety of wildlife, rainforest and eucalypt forest landscapes, waterfalls, stunning valley views, sunsets and lots of macro subjects. These amazing photographic locations and subjects, coupled with our extensive photographic knowledge and tuition skills, means you will have an opportunity to learn a host of valuable photographic tips, with like-minded people in the most tranquil, beautiful surroundings. Here is what Jay Gould had to say of his Five Day Mountain Experience with Trekabout Photography Workshops: Trekabout Photography’s Five-Day Mountain Experience exceeded all of my expectations. As a newbie to high-end digital photography, prior to making a commitment to participate in a five day learning experience, I researched all of the available local courses and evaluated the instructors, course content, and costs with my brother who is a professional photographer in San Diego, California. We came to the conclusion that Michael and Mark’s qualifications as professional photographers and instructors, the amount of material covered during the five days both in group and one-on-one instruction (there were only 12 of us!), justified choosing Trekabout Photography to be my instructor and to introduce me to the various aspects of nature photography: equipment, moving critters/birds, landscapes, and macro. When considering the pupil/student ratio, the number of hours involved during the five days, the content, and the location, the price was the most reasonable of all that I had researched. Trust me: the five-day experience will more than exceed any expectation you might create prior to going on the course! As an aside, when M & M indicated that they were considering a couple of other multi-day courses – a week in the desert and a week at Norfolk Island – several of the participants were ready to sign on the bottom line. Personally, I have registered for four more of their courses, and I am waiting to learn about their multi-day courses hoping that their dates will coincide with my schedule. See you at a Trekabout Photography Workshop! The five day program includes: ▪ Macro photography techniques - for beginners and more advanced users. ▪ Landscape photography techniques - in the rainforest and sunset overlooking the amazing expanse of the Kerry Valley. ▪ Waterfall and cascade photography. ▪ Bird and animal photography techniques, including birds in flight at the amazing 'Birds of Prey' show presented by Mark ‘The Birdman’ Culleton. ▪ 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, unravelling 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) *PLEASE NOTE – PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Things you will need: ▪ Camera - Digital SLR (preferred) or compact digital. ▪ Lenses ranging from 15mm to 500mm, including macro if available. ▪ External flash (not compulsory) ▪ Memory card(s), ▪ Sturdy tripod - essential ▪ Monopod (if available) ▪ Remote or cable release (if available) ▪ Camera owner’s manual - Important! ▪ Fully-charged battery (and spare if available) ▪ Comfortable walking shoes ▪ Drinking water ▪ Insect repellent ▪ Sunscreen and hat ▪ Large umbrella ▪ Wet weather protection Workshop cost $933.90 Accommodation O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat offer amazing discount deals for workshop participants or Lamington National Park camping is available for those on a budget. Full details are available on the Trekabout Website -> here We look forward to seeing you on the mountain.If you have any questions, feel free to call Michael on 0408 941965 or Mark on 0459 221678 For more information please visit the Trekabout website -> here To book you spot click -> here

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

Africa 2015

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Kilimanjaro - Tarangire - Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - 13 days - Commences 17 March 2015 Hi everyone, It gives me great pleasure to announce that Michael and I will be hosting our second African photography adventure in March 2015. Join us as we visit amazing landscapes and encounter wildlife like none other anywhere in the world. Full details will be released on the Trekabout website soon but for a sneak preview of where we will visit please click on the link here and view our 'Virtual Itinerary' The cost for this amazing 13 day photographic experience is $7900.00 per person. For more information please email or give me a call on 0459 221678. Happy shooting, Mark At 5896m Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest point on the African continent, but what makes it all the more impressive is the incredible rise of 4600 m with its snowy peak and glaciers often protruding above the clouds. After the Serengeti, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and in the dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. With the Lake on its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. Within the Ngorongoro crater rim a daily wildlife drama is played out as large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze nearby lions, leopards, elephants and black rhinos. Kilimanjaro - Tarangire - Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - 13 days - Commences 17 March 2015