EXPERIENCE NATURE & WILDLIFE UNIQUE PHOTOTOURS IN THE EVERGLADES 窶年ovember 2012
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ABOUT About Fotomiles & Photographic Leader, Alejandro Borgese
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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY AT BEST
DESTINATION DETAILS
PHOTO TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Destination Details: Florida Everglades National Park
Tour highlights & general information:“Photographing nature with respect”
Immerse yourself with nature during 3 intense days of unique photography at the Everglades Park
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“Wherever there is great photography, Fotomiles will take you. Have a camera, JOIN OUR TOURS.”
ABOUT FOTOMILES & PHOTOGRAPHIC LEADER
MAYRA ROUBACH
ALEJANDRO BORGESE
Mayra Roubach is the founder of Fotomiles. She is a freelance, Travel and Lifestyle photographer, based in Miami, Florida. Born and raised in Brazil, she comes from a remarkably diverse background. With her passion for traveling, she strives to capture the true emotions and essences of people, landscapes, cultures, in her own "novice" style. See more of her work at www.mayraroubach.com Mayra will be your host during the Everglades Photo tour.
Alejandro Borgese, Argentine photographer, has been an explorer of the natural wonders of the world. He has devoted himself to the passion for light and finding light in our everyday life.
Fotomiles is an online collaborative photography platform with an unpretentious but unique way of promoting the art of photography through highly customized photo tours and workshops, and various initiatives that fuel your passion for photography.
After shooting against the clock as a commercial/advertising photographer, in 2010 he finally decided to spend more time with nature photography. His most acclaimed project – to photograph the beauty and mystery of The Everglades National Park – became his dream come true. Over 32,000 photos taken during an entire year of work transformed into an extraordinary book, published by Lunwerg. To travel through its pages means to open ways of each secluded area of the park that appears to us as paradise on earth. His book is available for sale online.
Our amazing itineraries will take you to fantastic destinations, offering the best opportunities to immerse in new cultures, connect with local people, try new flavors, and learn creative ways to improve your photography skills.
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“There are few things that enthuses the sight more than an image that tells a thousand words. And if that image captures the origin of life, the senses are moved and the intellect is illuminated at once. And it sees.”
EVERGLADES NOVember
—2012 — ALejandro BOrgese brings you a fantastic, never experienced, phototour at the Florida Everglades for all lovers of nature and wildlife photography
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s the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, the Everglades National Park boasts rare and endangered species, an extraordinary ecosystem with a multitude of habitats for animals, plants, wildlife and landscape. Discover this tremendous diverse environment with acclaimed photographer Alejandro Borgese, who has being photographing and documenting the park for years.
park, please visit http://www.nps.gov/ ever/index.htm.
With the support of many early conservationists, scientists, and other advocates, Everglades National Park was established in 1947 to conserve the natural landscape and prevent further degradation of its land, plants, and animals. For more information on the
Participants will be introduced to many photography techniques according to different scenarios and situations encountered throughout the park visit, including but not limited to: sunrise, scenes and landscape, aerial shots, closeups, wildlife and macro photography.
We will run small groups (limited to 6 participants), during 4 days of intense adventure, running from November, 2012 to Abril, 2013. If you love nature and wildlife, grab your cameras and join us in the unique photographic experience.
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In addition to being able to shoot side by side to one of the most acclaimed nature photographers, participants will also have the opportunity to share their beautiful work and create an impressive portfolio of images reviewed by Alejandro Borgese.
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ITINERARY November 8th- 11th 2012 day
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3-night accommodation in KEY LARGO daily breakfast included day
1 THurSDAY, NOV 8 Arrive in Miami/Key Largo independently. Fotomiles is happy to assist with your flight arrangements and transfer from Miami to Key Largo hotel. Please request a quote at registration. — Check in for three-night stay at Key Largo hotel. — Welcome cocktail, introductions and workshop orientation after 4pm. — Afternoon will be spent going through all important information about the park and the workshop in order for participants to get acquainted with location and local regulations — Dinner at hotel (dinner not included). —
Photo tour at the park with private vehicle, driver and guide. — Group meets at hotel lobby at 4:45am. Early breakfast on the way. The group will enjoy sunrise scenes and explore very important sites around the Flamingo Visitor Center by trekking and boating and will learn different photography techniques along the day: wildlife, close-up, scenes. — Picnic lunch around 1pm. Return to the hotel after lunch. — Participants are encourage to start editing their images for critique with Alejandro Borgese. Dinner at hotel.
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3 SAturday, NOv 10 Photo tour at the park with private vehicle, driver and guide. — Group meets at hotel lobby at 10am. The journey continues after breakfast. Participants will have an amazing opportunity to practice their skills in wildlife, close-up and scenes, photographing the most beautiful places in the park areas between Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center and Flamingo. — Return to the hotel in the evening after sunset. — Farewell dinner.
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Optional guided helicopter tour is available early in the morning of Day 3 (30min flight, 2 participants per flight, price not included). Please submit your request at registration.
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4 Sunday, NOV 11
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out at 12pm — Portfolio review and photography lecture with Alejandro Borgese (available upon request) — Transfer back to Miami. Fotomiles is happy to assist with your transfer arrangements from Key Largo to Miami. Please request a quote at registration.
This itinerary has been carefully crafted to assure participants the best experience and learning. However, should events arise that are beyond our control, activities and hotel arrangements are subject to change without prior notice
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Tour highlights & General Information DESTINATION 3-night nature photography tour at the Florida Everglades National Park For registration, please visit our website and fill out our registration form to reserve your spot. www.fotomiles.net — Photo tour cost per person $2,200 based upon minimum of 2 paying participants. With a limited number of 6 participants, we can focus on a more personal and collaborative experience.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
guided photography tour and workshop fee (one-on-one instruction, mentoring and technical skills) — hotel accommodations with daily breakfast — group transfers to and from the park and itinerary activities — services of driver, cultural guide (bilingual if applicable) and photographic leader during the tour — park entrance fees —
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED airfare to Miami for participants who reside outside Miami area — transfers to and from Key Largo (optional, available upon request)
meals not included in itinerary; activities listed as optional, or those taken on your own — personal medical and travel insurance — any expenses of a personal nature, such as room service, laundry, beverages not included with meals, medical expenses, film or processing, any activities not specified in tour itinerary or listed as optional, or any items not listed in what is included
WHO SHOULD ATTEND AND WHAT TO EXPECT Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs, Professionals. Everyone who is interested in nature and wildlife photography. This is an amazing opportunity to improve your skills, and develop a personal image collection covering your visual experience in this amazing natural park. TECHNIQUES AND MAIN ATTRACTIONS The Everglades National Park offers an immense diversity of animals, plants and natural wonders for all kinds of photography, such us: - Wildlife: birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, aquatic, insects - Close-up: wildflower, tree, plants, shrub - Scenes: sunrise, sunset, moonscape, bird rookeries, alligator nest, bird nests - Aerial: coastal marsh, mangrove, cypress, coastal prairie, freshwater slough, pine fresh waterland, freshwater marl prairie, hardwood hammock
— helicopter tour (available upon request)
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— Deposits, cancellations and refunds A non-refundable deposit of $95 per person is required with reservation, which is applicable toward land service purchases (e.g. hotel, car rental, tours, land transfers) for the proposed tour. Payment in full is required when bookings are made less than 15 days before the start date. Fotomiles reserves the right to cancel your reservation if payment is not received when due. If a participant wishes to cancel they must send notification via email and in writing to Fotomiles.
At the time we receive your notification, the following per person charges apply: All tour package costs are non-refundable less than 15 days prior to departure. — All cancellations will be assessed the $95 per person non-refundable deposit (i.e. service fee). — Refunds for services that are voluntarily not used by you cannot be made.
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