Intrepid Travel launches specialist photography trips
Intrepid Travel, one of the world’s leading adventure travel specialists (intrepidtravel.com) has launched a brand new programme of photography trips for budding photographers with a desire to capture vibrant cultures and dramatic landscapes. The first of the exclusive trips get off the beaten track in India and Morocco with experienced and professional travel photographer, Steve Davey, who will provide expert, hands-on tuition. There are few people in the world more qualified than Steve to show you the world of travel photography. His work has appeared in magazines, books and newspapers all over the world and he is the author and principle photographer of the BBC book, ‘Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die’.
Intrepid’s photography trips are for travellers with some experience behind the lens and a special interest in photography. The journeys are in the Intrepid Comfort style and ensure a real life experience with a softer landing, so all your energy can be poured into improving your photography skills. The itineraries are designed to take in the country’s most photographed sights, and teach you about making the most of the light as Steve’s expert insight guides you in the art of travel photography.
Morocco through the Lens, £1,380 (plus EUR 200 local payment)
With the mild weather and the golden tones of the sun there’s no better time to photograph Morocco than in the autumn. Intrepid’s 16-day ‘Morocco through the Lens’ adventure begins in Casablanca, site of the world's tallest mosque and takes the scenic route through rugged mountains, dramatic gorges, sparkling coastline and rolling sand dunes to the country’s most vibrant city, Marrakesh. On this enlightening photography course you’ll improve your portrait, landscape and travel photography skills as you relive the past in Fes, trek through the imposing Todra Gorge and camp in the Sahara Desert.
The trip will take place from 1 - 16 October 2007 and the price is £1,380 per person (excluding international flights) plus a local payment of €200, and includes all transfers, photographic tuition, entrance fees during guided sightseeing, accommodation and most meals. For more information and to book visit Intrepidtravel/xkn
India through the Lens, £1,345 (plus INR 10,000 local payment)
Intrepid’s 15-day, ‘India through the Lens’ adventure begins in the bustling streets of old Delhi. The photographic opportunities are endless, from the icon of India, the Taj Mahal to the hidden gem of Orchha and the spirituality of Bodh Gaya. Get snap-happy as you mingle with merchants at the Sonepur Cattle Fair, enjoy a dawn boat ride at Varanasi and capture the spirit of the locals in India's friendliest city, Kolkata.
India is one of Steve Davey’s favourite destinations for capturing incredible locations and inspiring portraits:
"India through the Lens takes in some of my most favourite places in India: the incomparable majesty of the Taj Mahal, the hauntingly ancient spirituality of Varanasi, the ramshackle charm of Kolkata and Bodh Gaya - a little piece of Tibet in the middle of India.
“Most amazingly, we will visit the Sonepur Mela. Billed as the world's largest livestock fair, it is also famous for being the largest second-hand elephant market in the world and is hardly visited by westerners at all. This is a rare chance to see one of the great hidden gems of Asia and to come back with some stunning pictures."
The trip will take place from 15 - 29 November 2007 and the price is £1,345 per person (excluding international flights) plus a local payment of INR 10,000, and includes all transfers, photographic tuition, entrance fees during guided sightseeing, accommodation and most meals. For more information and to book visit Intrepidtravel/hkv
Steve Davey will be joining the Intrepid team at their Islington store (76 Upper St, N1 0NU) on Tuesday 11th September to host a special travel photography evening. The free event will begin at 19.00 and Steve will offer advice on how to get the best from your travel photography as well providing a fascinating insight into the India through the Lens trip.
To reserve you place visit Intrepidtravel.com/events.
Look out for more Intrepid photography trips coming soon including Indochina, Japan, Thailand, China and Africa. For more information go to Intrepidtravel.com/phototrips.
