After spending countless hours exploring 'The Dandenongs' on the outskirts of Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Mark is now sharing his intimate knowledge of the area with tourists and budding photographers. We are running an exclusive luxury photo tour of The Dandenongs, Victoria, Australia. Tours are limited to only 8 participants so be quick and book your place today to avoid missing out.
The tour's location is The Dandenongs, Victoria (Pickup from outside St. Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne). This tour is suitable for beginners to serious amateur photographers. During this tour you will:
- See 'The Dandenongs' major tourist attractions at the best times of the year (Autumn and Spring) - Puffing Billy, Alfred Nicholas Gardens, Tesselaar Tulip Festival, National Rhododendron Gardens, Emerald Lake and More
- Receive personal professional photography tuition from Mark Gray
- Enjoy the comfort of our spacious air-conditioned current model Toyota Commuter Mini-Bus
- Technical Discussions
The tour comprises 5 parts:
- Part 1 - An Introduction to Landscape Photography. Learn how to use your camera's settings to improve your photographs (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed and White Balance).
- Part 2 - Compositions and Lighting. Learn how to improve your compositions and work with natural lighting effectively in the field.
- Part 3 - Landscape Photography Equipment. Learn about cameras, lenses, filters, accessories and highly useful practical non-photographic equipment for the field.
- Part 4 - Weather, Conditions and Seasons. Learn how to read weather patterns, predict promising sunrises/sunsets and pick the best times to shoot any scenes.
- Part 5 - Getting the Most from your Photographic Prints. Learn how to print your photographs effectively. Topics include calibration, papers/inks, color profiles, framing and more.
Equipment/Clothing Required:
- Digital OR Film Camera (Digital is preferred as it allows for on-location photo critique)
- Tripod
- Polarizer Filter
- Sturdy, Comfortable Walking Shoes
- Suitable clothing for all wet and dry weather conditions
2008 Tour Dates: October 4th
2009 Tour Dates: There will be at least 1 tour in May (Autumn) and 1 tour in October (Spring).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Luxury chauffeured mini bus (pickup and dropoff from Melbourne CBD)
- Dining buffet lunch
- Group technical discussion
- Display book with technical sheets for future reference
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