Kgalagadi Photo Workshop Download Booking Form >> 19 - 23 August 2009 The Kalahari is one of those quite special places on this earth. Wide open expanses, dunes, grass and predators. If predators interest you, then the Kalahari is the place to see them. It hosts a veritable buffet of predators to see. From Cape cobras, to Birds of prey and the ever-alert Meercats; to the largest cats in Africa, the Kalahari Black maned Lion - the Kalahari offers unprecedented viewing of these animals. We have timed this trip in the winter months when predator viewing is at its best. Due to this being the dry season,there is often a lot of action around the waterholes and the dry dusty conditions are conducive to atmospheric scenes during the late afternoon hours. The cool crisp mornings allow for excellent photography, as the sun is still low on the horizon. This also means that the normal daytime hiding cats are a lot more active during these hours: and that means good opportunites for photographs. However, this is not the only about predators. Birds are also more relaxed in the cool morning conditions and we can expect to photograph swallowtail bee eaters roosting together, owls and raptors sunning them selves in the morning sun and tiny pygmy falcons coming out of their torpor from the evening chill. Based at Twee Rivieren campsite, near the joining of the Auob and Nossob Rivers, we will take morning and afternoon drives out in search of photographic subjects. During the day we will discuss and learn about camera techniques, post processing and presentation of images.
This workshop is designed to get photographers into the best areas to 'get the shots'. Here is where you take your wildlife photography from 'good' to 'great'. By learning the tips, techniques and methods of taking great wildlife images with professional photographers, you will gain great insight and knowledge while improving your wildlife photography.
Cost: R6 200.00 per photographer sharing R6 950.00 per photographer not sharing R9 450.00 per one photographer and one non-photographer All prices are VAT inclusive.
Availability: Three couples sharing, 6 People.
Feedback: Have images taken during the photo workshop critiqued by professional photographers
Experience: All levels- group sizes are small enough to for individual attention
Equipment: Digital SLR's. Have at least a 300mm lens. Laptop if you have one.
Includes: Notes and CD with notes, images and presentations.
Location: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Reserve
Accommodation: Twee Rivieren rest camp
Not included: Transport and catering. Transport can be arranged- enquire via e-mail.
Aimed at beginner/intermediate as well as advanced photographers, this workshop brings like-minded people together to enjoy nature and learn more about improving their photography. Shem Compion, André Cloete or Greg du Toit will be your hosts over the weekend. Both are award-winning photographers who will share their knowledge of wildlife photography on drives and during talks at camp. This is a self-drive, self-catering workshop. There is shop with basic facilities and the accommodation has equipped cooking and Braaing facilities. Crockery and cutlery are also provided.
Photographic possibilities are:
- Large Raptors perched on trees alongside the road overlooking the dry riverbeds - Seed eating birds congregating at the waterholes en-masse during the mornings - General game congregations in the riverbeds and around waterholes - Birds-of-prey attacking smaller birds at waterholes. (We have witnessed 6 attacks in 90 min) - Sightings of Predators such as lion and cheetah. - Smaller predators: black backed jackal, cape fox and bat eared fox - Dust kicked up by animals makes for dramatic scenes, especially in the evenings, when backlighting lights up the dust. - Predators ambushing animals at the waterholes.
Accommodation:
We have booked air-conditioned chalets and a family guesthouse for accommodation at Twee Rivieren camp. This is the main camp of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and also acts the park headquarters. Accommodation is classic SAN parks accommodation, with beds, linen, towels and a fully stocked kitchen with fridge. There is a laundry facility in camp.The shop has basic 'supermarket' facilities. As it is a self-catering photo workshop, you will be catering for yourself for the duration of the workshop.
