Any comments on Photography travel/tours ???

[Spooky]

Hello all

I am looking at going on a travel photography tour for my next holiday
primarily for wildlife/nature photography. I must say I have been
inspired by a couple of blogs on US sites like this one http://www.nwpphotoforum.com/ubbthreads ... _intro.php
that have outlined some photo tours and peoples experiences.

I am keen to increase my photographic skills and would like to go on the
sort of tour where you have a guide who is there not only to pass on
knowledge about the area and help you find photographic opportunities
but also teach photographic techniques and share their photography
knowledge. As a student I can then apply what I learn on the spot under
their guidance. Obviously there is the opportunity to learn from other
knowledgeable photographers in the group as well.

In terms of venue I would like to go somewhere with interesting
photographic opportunities in the way of wildlife and landscapes. I
actually harbour a desire to go to Antarctica but am considering other
venues as well.

Anyway I was wondering if anyone has been on tours like this to
locations within Australia or overseas and if anyone has any
recommendations of how/where/who I would approach to get into something
like this.

It has also just occurred to me that if there was interest and trips
were organised and details advised sufficiently in advance perhaps a
group of forum members could arrange something through a tour operator.

Any thoughts or experiences appreciated.

[radar]

Hi Spooky,

Have a look at the Nikonians forums, they seem to organise a number of tours.

http://www.nikonians.org/

They have a tour advertised in their newsletter, going to Patagonia, but it is not on their workshop site, must be full.
http://www.greaterphoto.com/

Also, in Sydney, GalleryXposure runs a short course(one evening) on Nature and wildlife photography. I haven't been, but was thinking of giving it a tryout.
http://www.galleryxposure.com/index.cfm?Page=1CEC79A1-65BF-EBC1-2AE13CAC0026DC5F
EDIT: noticed you were in Brisbane, probably not any good to you

Let me know what you find out.

A dslusers.com photography tour could be interesting.

HTH,

Radar

[owen]

Hi.

There's a guy who posts on my site named Andrew, and he has a tour site at:

http://www.vividadventures.com.au/

So check that out and see if it's of interest to you.

Cheers,
Owen.

[antman]

Have a look at this thread -

http://www.d70users.net/viewtopic.php?t=8580

I can let you know what it's like when I get back.

[Glen]

Spooky, Ron Resnick, occasional member here, runs these style of tours (he is US based). Here is his web:
http://www.digital-images.net/

[Spooky]

Thanks guys for the tips, Geoff by all means let us know how you go.

Any other ideas appreciated.

Cheers

[Oneputt]

There is a very well known guy on the Sunshine Coast who does tours locally and overseas (I bought a lens from him). His name is Darren Leal, a google search should reveal his website.

[radar]

Hi Spooky,

was on the John Shaw website and found that he runs photography tours, even has one for the end of next year in Australia. Have a look at:

http://www.johnshawphoto.com/programs.htm

and also:
http://www.photosafaris.com/

Cheers,

Radar

[darb]

i was looking at the same thing last ngiht, ina digital photo mag i have subscription to they have reviews and comparisons etc.

Ill scan it in or something if you like? it was very useful ... expensive looking tours, but yeah i wouldnt mind doiong something like it, especially to the real places which are a mission to get into, ie you you need a friggin research vessel to get to