SOUTH AFRICA WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE - 5 DAYS
DJUMA GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA
The focus of this fantastic course is the skills and techniques that photographers can use to produce truly stunning photographs. You will have the chance to work with and learn the skills of some of the best in the business in luxurious surroundings as you learn to make the most of your art in the awe inspiring setting of the African bush.
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DJUMA GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA |
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14 October - 20 October 2011 |
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30% of course fee is required as a deposit at time of booking – the balance is due 12 weeks before departure |
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AA012 |
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General Information
The Wildlife Photography Course aims to reveal more of the thought processes behind the making of good wildlife photographs and at the same time gives photographers time and opportunity to put these thoughts into action in the field under the guidance of an experienced photographer. The course commences with a discussion of the equipment and skills needed to become a successful versatile wildlife photographer. The course will then go on to focus on the essential elements of a good photograph and how you can combine these to great effect in the bush.
Lecture and Demonstration Subjects
- Equipment
- Lighting
- Backgrounds
- Depth of Field
- Exposure
- Composition
- Impact
- Shape and Form
- Highlights
- Story Telling
- Action
- Sequences
The morning and afternoon sessions each day will be spent in the bush looking for and taking advantage of photographic opportunities. Each day a lecture will be delivered and group feedback sessions for the digital images taken that day will follow. Tuition will be delivered by an expert photographer with in depth experience of wildlife documentary making, photograph publishing, photography and wildlife book writing and guiding.
A certificate of participation is awarded at the end of the course.
Location and Environment
The Wildlife Photography Course is hosted at the Galago Camp in the 9000 hectare Djuma Game Reserve, which is part of the well-known Sabi Sands Game Reserve, which itself borders the vast unfenced Kruger National Park.
Galago Camp, Djuma Game Reserve
The Galago Camp is a private camp with five colonian-style en-suite lodges, each with air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Galago has extensive views of the bushveld including scattered watering holes, which provide the perfect setting to practice your new found skills.
The 'Big Five' are regularly sighted at Djuma Game Reserve, which refers to the five most famous of the great African mammals: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. However, there is much more to the African savannah than the big five. All the plains mammals are to be found at Djuma Game Reserve, whose ecosystem is largely unaffected, plus more than three hundred species of birds.
Important to Bring
- your camera and lenses (and any other camera accessories you may wish to use)
- camera instruction manual
- film for film cameras, card reader for digital camera
- good sturdy tripod
It is not necessary to have big telescopic lenses and fancy equipment. Please bring whatever equipment you own and the instructor will structure the course around the type of equipment you have.
Support
Support and advice is available from your Project Managers whilst on the project and from the UK Amanzi Travel Team.
Find out more about Amanzi Travel support.
Orientation
A comprehensive information pack will be sent to participants upon booking their placement and further advice and information will be provided via telephone and email before departure. A full orientation will be provided on arrival by the project coordinator.
Accommodation and Meals
Galago Camp
Accommodation at the Galago is in a private camp with five en-suite colonial-style bedrooms, each with air-conditioning and ceiling fans.
Guests can relax on the large viewing deck or around the plunge pool, which has a view of the water-hole.
Meals
Breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea and diner will be provided.
Getting There
Galago Camp
International flights should be arranged into Johannesburg (or Tambo) Airport. From here onward transfer can be made either by road or air.
If you prefer to fly, flights to a more local airport, such as Ulusaba are offered, taking just over one hour, plus transfer to camp.
Road transfers can be arranged for you from Johannesburg (OR Tambo) Airport to the camp if you prefer, the transfer time is five and a half hours. Uncovered car parking is available at the camp if you would prefer to self drive.
Fees
What is included
- Transfers to and from the airport on arrival and at the end of the project
- Full orientation by local staff on arrival
- Teaching activities as outlined above
- Accommodation as indicated above
- Breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea and dinner
- Tea, coffee and cordials
What is excluded
- International and domestic flights including arrival and departure fees if applicable
- Travel insurance to cover your project (to include cover for repatriation)
- Tourist Visas
- Djuma Private Game Reserve entrance fee (approx R80.00)
- Any accommodation before and after the course
- Personal items, clothes, travel goods etc
- Beverages (beer, cider, bottled water)