Lamington National Park, Landscape, Nature workshop 2021
WORKSHOP DETAILS
About This Workshop
3.5 days/ 3 nights
Lamington National Park (green section) O’Reilly’s Retreat. Our accomodation overlooks the vistas right up the top of the mountain.
Home of some of the most diverse collection of birds and some of the most beautiful waterfalls and rainforest. This area has so much to offer both landscape and bird photographer. Stretch your skill set and become a more diverse and overall more skilled and accomplished photographer. Join me on a unique adventure where landscape and bird photography collide. You wont regret it.
Whats Included In The Workshop
Whats NOT Included In The Workshop
IMPORTANT PLEASE ONLY PAY THE DEPOSIT OF $500 WHEN BOOKING VIA PAYPAL
ARRIVE 23rd April
Pick up is from Coolangatta Airport at 8.00am where a bus will pick you up and transport you up to O’Reilly’s Retreat where we will be based for the duration of our stay. I will meet you up there as I will get there a day earlier to make sure things are well and truly organised for a fantastic time of photography.
DEPART 26th April
After breakfast a bus will transport you back to Coolangatta Airport to pick up your flight in the afternoon. Please book a later flight just in case of traffic or a late getaway from the Resort.
CREDENTIALS - check out my creds and thats just a few of them......
Julie Fletcher
Acheivements
- 2013 Runner up (Landscape) and (peoples choice winner) Australian Geographic Nature Competition of the Year
- 2014 Winner National Geographic Nature Competition of the year
- 2014 - 2018 (Finalist every year) Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
- 2014 - 2016 pano awards, loupe awards, astro awards
- 2016 Winner (Landscape and Botanical) Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
- 2017 Winner (Landscape and Porfolio Prize) Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
- 2018 (Bronze award for 2 images) World's Top 10 Landscape Photographers Awards
- 2019- Big Picture Awards winner
- 2020 Finalist- Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Check out my award winning gallery for all the images Award Winning Images
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIELD
During this workshop, the opportunities are endless. Come and join me for this special Landscape workshop as I cross over into both genres of both landscape and birds/wildlife. I will be on hand to help you become a better and more intuitive and well-rounded photographer.
Landscapes, Waterfalls, Rainforest, Mountains
Drink in the vistas from your rooms and from the dining room there are shots to captured everywhere and in close proximity to your accommodation. For the more adventurous, we will be visiting most of the major local attractions as well as one of my own personal favourite spots. Many of these locations offer some great opportunities to photograph a vast array of different landscapes, natural features, colours, stunning fungus, large trees, ferns and moss and of course lets not forget all the waterfalls including Elabana Falls and Moran Falls.
We will visit the various locations at key times of the day ensuring you have every opportunity to take advantage of the best light and natural features of the area whilst learning new techniques. I will be there to help and guide you. There will also be a group critique session when time permits.
Birds
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THE AREA
You will need to have a reasonable fitness level for this workshop as it is predominately landscape based. The itinerary suits most people, however, to really experience the diversity and the waterfalls we will be doing a lot of walking including the longer Circuit Walk (about 12 km) its a must see. Please keep in mind if you want to get the best out of this trip you need to do some walking and be capable of this. The tracks themselves are generally good but can be steep, keep in mind this is a mountain, we will be crossing shallow waterways and traversing a few rocks to get into locations. You will be in shallow water for some shots and it can be very slippery at some locations. You must be reasonably confident with this although I and the rest of the group will be there to help and on hand if required for support.
If you do not like walking far or you are unable to walk far due to injuries that impair you this part of the trip may not be for you. If you would prefer to just concentrate on birds and the short rainforest walks that's fine too but you will be left to your own devices when we all venture out on our bigger walks. The other option is starting the bigger walks and when you feel you have had enough or getting too tired you can head back to some bird photography near the accomodation. I will do my best to try and accomodate everyone but you also need to play your parts and make an effort.
If you have any concerns please contact me (Julie) via email before booking to discuss further.
Tuition And Guidance
Small groups only for the best results. 1 on 1 tuition in the field. No one gets left out. Everyone has a chance to shine even the quiet ones. Critique sessions included.
During this workshop the following topics will be covered;
What To Expect In The Field
IMPORTANT Travel insurance is a requirement for all of my tours. You must be in good health upon arrival. Please refer to my terms and conditions.
Highlights And Encounters
Although nothing is guaranteed, my knowledge and experience of the local area means that you are very likely to encounter many, if not all, of the following highlights during the workshop;
Activities And Environment
Whilst we are out in the field you will be talking part in many, if not all, of the following activities and may experience some of the following environmental items;
Things To Bring With You
Essential Items
Suggested Items
Workshop Level
HobbyistIntermediateAmateurFitness Level
Strenuous Physical ActivityYour Workshop Leader(s)
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