Photography Workshop / sailing cruise Turkey

From Saturday 5 to May 12, 2012 Dutch version English version

The workshop will take place on a sailing ship (Gulet) of Xenos Yachting in Bodrum (see http://www.xenosyachting.com).These Gulets are very beautiful classic wooden sailboats, origin Bodrum. Now mainly used for the 'Blue Cruise', the design of a Gulet is based on the centuries-old sailing cargo ships. They have a large deck, many inside and outside seatings and are perfect for a 'Blue voyage'. The Gullet is mostly made of Turkish pine, sometimes of mahogany or teak.

The voyage encompasses one of the three main sailing grounds: the Gulf of Gökova, by Jacques Cousteau described as a paradise on earth. This is one of the finest sailing areas on the Turkish coast with numerous coves and pituresque anchorages, where history, culture and nature can be perfectly combined. It's a pilgrimage through 3.500 years of Western history, a homage to the past and an understanding of ancient civilizations. Certainly a very photogenic area! The landscape here is breathtaking and the sailing is quite calm; no high waves and the wind-force is usually no more than 3 or 4.



Topics will be:

  • Camera techniques (aperture, shutter, ISO values, white balance)
  • Tips landscape photos, panoramas
  • Composition and basic patterns / lines that attract us
  • How to obtain depth in a picture?
  • Play with the sharpness (depth)
  • Portrait photography and group pictures
  • The human dimension
  • Emotion
  • I was there ... (time of the day)
  • Zoom or just use wide angle lens?
  • Macro lens
  • Position
  • Action Images / sports / outdoor shots
  • Select, support, search
  • Snap shots
  • Direction of the light
  • Backlight and fill flash
  • The use of colour
  • The water landscape

Every morning some theory will be presented, after which the trainees get a photographic assignment to experience and practise it immediately. Every evening the (best) pictures the trainees will be discussed and judged jointly. Naturally there will be enough time left for relaxation and private activities such as excursions to archeological sites, wind surfing, snorkelling, jet skiing and water skiing.

Costs: € 835, - including theory and practical, course materials, accommodation, ,flight to Bodrum and transfers to and from Bodrum Harbor. Excluding 3 meals a day. Participants pay a fixed amount of € 350,- pp per week (exclusive liquor and beer and a dinner ashore).
Total price: € 1185,-

Minimum number of participants: 12
Final payment date: April 30, 2012

On our ship Halil Aga Up to 16 passengers can be accommodated. There are eight 2-person cabins on board (twin 2x, 2x forward cabin with double bed and bunk 2-4x 2.pers.bed), each with own bathroom and toilet, of course.
Besides the common areas of lounge and kitchen, you can stay on deck to enjoy luxurious mattresses in sun and shade. If it is too hot can also sleep on deck, it is better not to imagine under the stars.

Interested parties can request information via e-mail . Herefor you can send an email to info@deuxbleus.nl or you can phone: +31-6-44548759

For your bookings I cooperate with SWS Sailing, for more information see:
http://www.swssailing.nl
You can book by sending an email to: info@swstravel.nl

Click here to see the photos taken during the workshop of October 2010.

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Day to day program:

1

Sat, Oct 8

Flight to Bodrum from Schiphol airport, transfer to Bodrum harbour , cruising short distance (depending of arrival time)

Evening: introduction, program for the week, expectations, levels

2

Sun, Oct 9

Sailing to ancient city of Knidos, where at the tip of Datça peninsula where we can enjoy the spendid ruins of the city temple of Aphrodite, the theater, and the ancient port. If the wind is right we can make the passage across the sea to Mersincik, a sheltered anchorage, where we can take pictures of local fishermen at work.

Evening: explanation about camera techniques (aperture, shutter speed, ISO values, white balance), different ways of focussing, how to play with depth of field

3

Mon, Oct 10

Sailing to Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands), a large bay scattered with islands, where we can snorkel and take underwater pictures. The water is crystal clear turquoise blue but deep, and it is good for swimming and snorkeling (many fish and very colorful ones and great shells to be seen). You will notice a cacophony of the sea gulls that live on the rock island just ahead, thousands of them. You can take a wonderful walk on the islands, which look like dunes with fascinating vegetation and beautiful flowers of many colors. It’s a long sailing trip, only 3,5 hours on engine.

Evening: explanation about composition, point of view, selection, perspective, lines, basic patterns that attract us

4

Tue, Oct 11

Cruising to Sedir island which is also known as Cleopatra's island. Legend has it, this island owes its unique organic sand beaches to Cleopatra who ordered shiploads of sand from North Africa to be brought here.
This place is known as an unique paradise with its garden sands on Roman ruins, The area is enveloped in green hills and is presently protected by a conversation order thus keeping the remains from any damage. You can spend dreamy hours swimming in crystal clear turquoise water or take a walk inland to discover the small Roman amphitheater, towers and a church. After this we will sail on to Degirmen Buku (English Harbour), which is beautiful, secluded, unspoilt and hidden behind many watery twists. There is a naval history to this place. The English hid their gunboats here in the Second World War. There is still a Turkish military base here, which becomes evident from time to time. This place has magic all of its own. It is peaceful and there are only two restaurants and that is how it has always been.

Evening: explanation about lighting; differences in light during the day, direction of the light, backlight/fill flash

5

Wed, Oct 12

Sailing from English Harbour to the village of Oren where we visit the local market. We will be the only foreigners there but no one minds us taking photos of their colourful stalls.
After that we will sail to wild and beautiful Tuzla Bay, where the old watchtower is the best point to enjoy the breathtaking sunset.

Evening: explanation about landscape, portrait photography

6

Thu, Oct 13

From Tuzla Bay we will sail to Çökertme. The coastal mountains are so steep that they are nearly vertical to the sea; We climb up the mountain to the elevated village.  In the evening dinner at Captain Ibrahim’s restaurant at Çökertme with his ‘chicken shooting’ show.

Evening: explanation about wildlife and nature photography

7

Fri, Oct 14

Sailing to Bodrum (lunch and after that shopping in the afternoon)

Explanation about timing, action, to zoom or not to zoom

8

Sat, Oct 15

Flight back home