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explore fantastic locations and experience spectacular wildlife photography in the sunshine of the Algarve

suitable for photographers and naturalists alike

Cabo de São Vicente     Monchique     Parque Natural Da Ria Formosa     Sapal de Castro Marim

Cost £1,095.00 per participant. Excluding flights to Faro, Portugal.  (Non-Refundable Deposit £395.00 - no single supplement)

Balance payment due 60 days prior to the commencement of each photographic holiday.

Access to the Parque Natural Da Ria Formosa & Sapal de Castro Marim reserves is granted by special permission arranged with the governing authorities.

 

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Each year Geoff spends several months in the Algarve region of Portugal working extensively in pursuit of the best images this outstandingly rich bio diverse region of southern Europe is capable of producing. These photographic opportunity holidays offer a truly unique adventure, giving you the chance to visit some amazing locations with the benefit of first hand knowledge from one today's leading professional nature photographers.

b e n e f i t s   i n c l u d e

• only the best locations are used and each are thoroughly researched and frequently used by Geoff to produce many of his best selling images.

• a small group size enables first hand advice and guidance if and when needed.

• low numbers of participants ensure less disturbance and impact on the subjects, therefore better photographic opportunities.

• first hand knowledge means visiting locations that are known to provide high quality photographic opportunities.

• sharing the holiday with like-minded people.

• the style of the day is tailored to ensure the maximum photographic potential.

u n p r e c e n d e n t e d   o p p o r t u n i t i e s   t o   p h o t o g r a p h

Avocet Azure-Winged Magpie Bee-Eater (March - September) Black Redstart Black-Winged Stilt Cattle Egret Collared Pratincole Crested Lark European Chameleon Fan-Tailed Warbler Greater Flamingo Hoopoe Little Bustard Little Egret

Little Tern Montpellier Snake Moorish Gecko Countless species of butterflies (throughout the year) including Europe's largest species the magnificent Two-tailed Pasha. Other species commonly found include the Bath White, Cleopatra, False Baton Blue, Lang's Short-Tailed Blue, Monarch, Scarce Swallowtail, Swallowtail, Spanish Festoon and the Queen of Spain Fritillary to name a few..... One of the best locations in Europe for orchids and wildflower meadows. Purple Gallinule Sardinian Warbler Sharp-Ribbed Salamander Spoonbill White Stork Woodchat Shrike

w h a t ' s   i n c l u d e d

Transfers to Vila Galé Albacora Hotel, Tavira Geoff will pick all clients up from Faro Airport and return clients to Faro Airport at the end of each holiday.

7-nights accommodation (inc. breakfast and 3-course evening meal) at the elegant and modern Vila Galé Albacora Hotel close to the beautiful fishing village of Tavira in the heart of the Ria Formosa. At its best, Portuguese food uses simple ingredients impeccably prepared. During our days out in-the-field a buffet style lunch and soft drinks will be made available.

Transportation is in the form of air-conditioned 9-seat people carrier during the duration of the holiday. Two chartered boat excursions at the optimum time to the outer beaches of the fabulous Ria Formosa salt marsh are included together with advice from Geoff where required.

Group size strictly limited to 6 participants.

Review of your work Geoff will spend time as required reviewing your images and assessing the most appropriate path to improving your image making.

Ethos above all a sense a fun is paramount. Geoff is an inspirational tour leader who will go out of his way to ensure that your photographic holiday in the Algarve is a truly enjoyable experience that leaves you feeling inspired.

w h a t ' s   e x c l u d e d

Flights, alcoholic drinks, personal insurance, medical insurance and any personal expenses not included in the aforementioned.

Itinerary in brief This outstanding photography holiday combines the unique photographic opportunities from a wildlife, natural history and cultural perspective that the Algarve region of Portugal has to offer. Please note that these photographic holiday's are essentially an opportunity to photograph a wide variety of natural history subjects from birds, reptiles, butterflies, wildflowers, orchids, culture and landscapes in the best available light by working at both dawn and dusk.

    

c o m m e n c e m e n t   d a t e s

7-day holiday  commencing 7 October 2008

7-day holiday  commencing 18 March 2009

7-day holiday  commencing 27 March 2009

7-day holiday  commencing 8 October 2009

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A mandatory condition of joining this outstanding photographic holiday that you must be insured against medical and personal accident risk. A European Union medical card is a mandatory requirement.

q u e s t i o n s   a n d   a n s w e r s

Is the holiday suitable for beginners? Though advice will always be on hand, this is essentially a photographic opportunity holiday, not a tuition workshop. It's also an opportunity to work alongside one of today's leading professional natural history photographers on a professional shoot. Beginners and those wanting to brush up their photographic skills and technique would strongly be advised to attend an individual tuition day in order to make the most of the numerous outstanding photographic opportunities that will present themselves.

What equipment will I require? This photographic holiday is suitable for both digital SLR users only. A range of lenses will be required for wildlife, close-up and landscape photography. An ideal lens would be 100-400mm focal length. A tripod is essential while beanbags can be filled with material obtained locally.

Will there be much walking involved? Most of our photographic forays will involve short walks over predominantly flat ground though occasionally the ground may by covered be stones and interspersed by rocks typical of the Iberia.

Level of fitness is required? This holiday is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and likes warm weather.

What will the climate be like? Weather in the Algarve region of Portugal is warm throughout the year with virtually no winter. We have timed our week long photographic holidays to coincide with the maximum opportunity to photograph the key species and avoiding the extreme temperatures of mid-summer. Temperatures ranging from 18ºC - 25ºC are typical with low humidity. Clothing suitable for hot climates is highly recommend together with stout walking shoes. Sun tan and aftersun lotions are also highly recommend. Evenings can be surprisingly chilly and a jumper or light fleece are recommended if venturing outside. Please note that we aim to be out at any given location pre-dawn and again before sunset to ensure our chances of obtaining outstanding images in the best possible light is maximised.

Should you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to call Geoff directly or email

we look forward to welcoming you to what will be a photo tour packed with fantastic photographic opportunities

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