FD Get the Best out of your Camera
Programme Overview
Duration: 1 day
Learn how to get the best out of your camera by spending a day with a true photography expert.
Highlights: Photography tips, viewing session at end of day
FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Photography is very tricky unless you have the time to read a manual the size of a telephone directory. Now is your chance to learn on the ground from an expert with over thirty years of experience all over the world in both in-the-air and underwater photography. If you have bought a new camera for this cruise, now is the time to really find out how to get the best out of it. Duncan Willits has published over 50 books on subject matter from all over the world. He worked very closely with Mohamed Amin when they exposed the famine in Ethiopia, and was working on projects with Mohamed right up until his tragic death. Duncan is the expert at capturing that special moment.
The day starts on your air-conditioned coach from the pier heading to Mombasa’s beautiful palm lined South Coast. On board you will go over the basics, including the pros and cons of digital versus film, how to set your light balance and the use of shadows.
You arrive at Shimba Hills National Park and get together at the guide training station to get your final briefing before heading out on foot into the lush forest. The bird life here is fantastic, as are the monkeys, but then you start appreciating the plants and insects as well. Before long your memory cards are full and you are thinking about publishing your own book.
Back onto the coach, head to a Kenyan coastal lunch at the nearby restaurant. Then it’s time to see what you have snapped and receive some constructive criticism and praise. On your way back to the ship you have the chance to ask any last minute questions. Back on the ship you’re ready to give your friends a slide show.
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Duncan Willits has published over 50 books on subject matter from all over the world and will share valuable pointers as you and your lens take in the Shimba Hills National Park. After exploring the lush forest from a new perspective, enjoy lunch and a chance to review and critique your photos.
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00.00 - 00.45 Pier - training station (lecture)
00.45 - 01.15 Forest briefing
01.15 - 02.45 Walk in the forest
02.45 - 03.00 Training station to restaurant
03.00 - 04.00 Lunch
04.00 - 05.45 View your work
05.45 - 06.30 Restaurant to pier
Approximate duration: 6½ hours