Baja Expeditions - Wildlife Cruises

Digital Photography Workshop and Wildlife Voyage

During this 8-day Special Interest departure of our Sea of Cortez Wildlife Voyage, you'll learn photography techniques that will help you capture the golden colors of Baja's captivating landscapes.

Our Digital Photo Workshop takes place aboard the 80' Don Jose, whose high second and third decks provide ideal vantage points for photographing Baja’s abundant wildlife and remarkable landscapes. You’ll chance encounters with marine wildlife in the open waters of the Sea of Cortez and island hop amongst rocky outcrops where you can closely observe the myriad of resident and transient species that Baja is famous for

In this workshop, participants will take advantage of the ambient light during sunrise and sunset shoots while learning techniques to reproduce the golden colors of Baja’s captivating landscapes. You’ll be introduced to artificial lighting methods while hiking the islands visited and— throughout the week, capture a series of images to create a personal “photo essay.” Back onboard the Don Jose, participants will be exposed to cutting edge digital techniques and slide shows that utilize professional workflows for lecture and critique sessions.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are freshly prepared by our onboard cooks. Each evening, you'll also enjoy our famous Don Jose-style happy hour as you capture the last of the day's light through your lens. The Don Jose comfortably accommodates passengers in seven above-deck cabins, each with a storage closet, adjacent shower and head, plus a private changing area and sink in some. Air-conditioning is available at night in each cabin that come well equipped to suit the traveling photographer with outlets for charging batteries or reviewing personal work on the laptops they bring.

During this 5-day Digital Photography Workshop you’ll learn how to capture stunning images of this UNESCO World Heritage Site—a treasure of the natural world.

Read Neil Ever Osborne’s full bio here

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Itinerary:

Day 1 ~ Arrive from your home city to La Paz

Arrive in La Paz and transfer to the Marina Don Jose to meet instructor Neil Ever Osborne and check into the Don Jose. Spend the rest of the day exploring the colorful city of La Paz on your own before spending the night dockside on board the Don Jose. (No meals)

Day 2 – 6 ~ Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California)

Our daily itinerary on days 2-6 will be very flexible in order to take advantage of possible wildlife sightings. As we cruise the open sea have your cameras ready as one-third of the world's species of whales and dolphins are seasonal residents here. We'll make frequent daily stops at various islands for demonstrations of techniques in the field with ample time for photographing seabirds, beachscapes, and desert flora. On board the Don Jose, slide shows will accompany an educational lecture series that explores a range of concepts and examples of photography techniques you can use throughout the trip. (B/L/D daily)

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Day 7~ Arrive to La Paz

After a morning photo shoot to savor the last moments of this incredible getaway, it's time to say goodbye. We return to La Paz, having lunch en route, and transfer you to the Hotel Los Arcos. (B/L)

Day 8 ~ La Paz to your home city

Depart to your home city. (No meals)

This is a general itinerary and is subject to change without previous notice.

Hotel on night 7and transfers from the La Paz airport to the dock on Day 1 are included in the trip fee.

Trip Fee:

Deluxe: $2,395 / Standard $2,195 Prices are per person in double ocuppancy.

Includes:

Deluxe or standard shipboard accommodations on days 1-6; B/L/D on Days 2-6; B/L on Day 7, Hotel on night 7. Beer, soda and wine while in shipboard; snorkeling gear; transfer from airport to the Don Jose on Day 1. Services of knowledgeable guides and caring crew members; detailed pre-departure information to help you plan your trip.

Trip Dates:

Dates	Availability
May 3 - May 10, 2009	Available

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