GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TASMANIA
FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 14 2025
WHERE: Great Ocean Road, Victoria and Tasmania
WHEN: DEPARTS Melbourne 9:00am Mon, 3rd Feb – CONCLUDES Hobart 1:00pm Fri, 14th Feb, 2025
GROUP SIZE: MAXIMUM 6 PARTICIPANTS
SUITABILITY: ALL LEVELS OF PHOTOGRAPHERS
NON PHOTOGRAPHERS & PARTNERS ARE WELCOME
ALL INCLUSIVE INVESTMENT: $10,030 USD SINGLE; 8,195 USD SHARED
Australia, the Great South Land affectionately referred to as the land Down Under, is renowned for its rugged goods looks and unique wildlife. On this 12 day photography adventure will be exploring the dramatic seascapes of the Great Ocean Road and the pristine wilderness areas of Tasmania. Spectacular ocean-carved shorelines, lush fern-filled forests, delicate waterfalls, panoramic coastal vistas, rugged hinterland mountain ranges and colourful boulder-strewn beaches are just some of the scenes we will be photographing. Along the journey we are likely to encounter iconic wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas, wombats and kookaburras.
In order to ensure there are ample opportunities for 1 to 1 tuition at each of our shooting locations, this workshop will be kept to a maximum size of 6 participants and will be hosted by Australian professional photographer Alan Barker.
We will commence our journey in Melbourne and spend 3 days exploring the Great Ocean Road before heading off on day 4 for our flight to Tasmania were we spend the rest our of time exploring the island state.
So you are well rested and ready to go for each day’s activities, accommodation is included at modern, comfortable and well-equipped lodgings; with meal choices being typical of fresh, local Australian cuisine and generally something available to suit most tastes.
This workshop is designed for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced or professional, as there are numerous unique opportunities available for everyone on this trip. So whether you’re looking to master manual mode, learn how to improve your shooting technique, fine-tune your current skill set, or refine compositional techniques and the like, this trip will provide you a fantastic opportunity to do so. Of course, spouses or partners who are not photographers are always more than welcome and I'm sure they will enjoy the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
This photography workshop caters for all fitness levels, however a reasonable level of fitness is recommended to take advantage of all of the locations which we will encounter.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
ALAN BARKER
Workshop Inclusions
• Photograph some Australia's most dramatic seascapes on the Great Ocean, along with some of the most picturesque sights Tasmania has to offer within a small group in a relaxed environment;
• Visit rugged coastlines, primeval forests, stunning coasts aglow in the Bay of Fires, gorgeous waterfalls, beautiful National Parks and some wonderful wildlife;
• Opportunity for astro photography, weather permitting;
• 1-to-1 tuition at each location, as desired;
• General advice/suggestions at each location;
• Opportunity for some post-processing sessions;
• 12 nights accommodation as we journey throughout the state;
• All meals during the workshop;
• All Tasmania Parks fees;
• Transportation in modern 4WDs;
What to Bring
• Digital camera capable of operating in manual mode;
• Lenses - suggested range 16-400;
• Tripod;
• Filters;
• Headlamp/torch;
• Suitable clothing – the weather in Tasmania, during February, varies depending on which part of the state you are in. At this time of year average daily temperature ranges being 12-25 C.
• Good, comfortable walking shoes/boots.You may wish to consider shoes for shoots on a beach;
• Possibly consider some form of ‘wet weather cover’ for your equipment. Your choice.
FITNESS LEVEL
• Moderate – during the workshop there will be some walking between the car park and locations. While most of the walking will be on level grade (Grade 1), there will be occasions where small inclines are involved (Grade 2).
