Galapagos Photo Safari 2012: May 19-26 & August 18-25

Duration: 7 nights

With intriguing and exotic subject matter at very close hand, the Galapagos is a photographer's dream. Learn how to make the most of your camera skills on our photo safari cruises, hosted by an award-winning photographer.

Day 01 - Day 08

Sanctuary Retreats presents:

THE 2012 GALAPAGOS PHOTO SAFARIS WITH SPECIAL GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER JONATHAN R. GREEN

   

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Our 2012 Galapagos photo safari is a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful islands and stunning scenery of the Galapagos, while learning practical tips to improve your camerawork. Our special guest photographer, Jonathan R, Green, will teach you in a way that is not only fun and very practical, but is also geared to any level of photographer, even if you are a beginner with a point-and-shoot camera.

Some of the exciting topics that will be covered by Jonathan include histograms, JPEG, TIFF, RAW, the Rule of Thirds, symmetry, centre, offsetting, camera programs, focal distances, portraits, landscapes, subjects in motion, filters and creative photography including the revolutionary HDR method.

Learn amazing practical tips for Nature Photography such as: use of equipment, angles & composition, mood & location, close – ups & far away, exposure & lighting focus techniques, colours, subject behaviour, weather & time of day, and much more.

Jonathan’s workshops take place in a hands-on environment during excursions, along with additional detailed follow-ups and interactive presentations on board. Because you will be in the world’s 2nd largest marine reserve, Jonathan will also have a special workshop on underwater point-and-shoot photography, and for this we give you a 27-shot underwater disposable camera, compliments of the M.V. Eclipse.

The uniqueness of the destination, the expertise and openness of our award-winning guest photographer plus the style and comfort on board the M.V. Eclipse will give you a photo safari experience like no other in the world.

The May 19 departure follows the Española itinerary and includes the intriguing Floreana Island, as well as the most incredible Galapagos scenery at Moreno Point and the awe-inspiring Española Island with its beautiful waved albatross.

The August 18 departure follows the Genovesa itinerary and visits Punta Espinoza, home to the flightless cormorant, Bartolome Island with its iconic Pinnacle rock and the spectacular bird heaven of Genovesa Island with a population of over two million birds.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:

JONATHAN R. GREEN
Jonathan was born and raised in England and travelled extensively throughout Europe after obtaining his B.S. in Geography & Geology. His travels led him to the Galapagos Islands in 1988 where he trained as a naturalist with the Galapagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Research Station.
His passion for photography always accompanied him, even underwater after he became a Galapagos Marine Reserve Dive Master. Jonathan has been published in Time Magazine, BBC Wildlife Magazine, The Royal Geographical Magazine amongst others, and has also exhibited at the Natural History Museum and the Olympia Exhibition Centre of London and many other venues around the world.

Jonathan now dedicates his time giving personalised workshops to a lucky handful of photography aficionados of all levels and origins in places such as Africa, Antarctica, Patagonia, Amazon, Central America, Peru and of course, the Galapagos Islands. He has now participated in three successful Photo Safaris on board the M.V. Eclipse and looks forward to many more.

Jonathan is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society of London and currently lives with his wife and children in the Ecuadorian Andes.

ABOUT THE M.V. ECLIPSE:

The M.V. Eclipse is Galapagos comfort at its finest. With a length of 210ft (64m), a width of 41ft (12.5m) and accommodations for only 48 passengers, the M.V. Eclipse offers the space and amenities of a medium sized vessel as well as all of the advantages of a small, exclusive yacht.

Enjoy the M.V. Eclipse’s spacious cabins, delicious Ecuadorian and International cuisine, personalised attention, small excursion groups (no more than 12 guests per guide), and ample exterior areas including a large Sun Deck complete with soothing Hot Tub and wide wonderful views.
 
Share the day’s experiences with your fellow passengers, guides and with Jonathan at our comfortable indoor dining room or in our spacious al fresco dining area during meals. Evening briefings will be presented by your licensed bilingual guides as well as specialised on- board workshops given by Jonathan. These will be held in our large and very comfortable Lounge.

TWO DEPARTURES ONLY: MAY 19 – 26 & AUGUST 18 – 25, 2012

Space and time are limited, so make sure you reserve quickly!

Images courtesy and copyright of Jonathan R. Green.

Overnight: M.V. Eclipse

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