Sharavati valley landscape photography workshop

November 12 - 13, 2011

The workshop is aimed at creating the best platform for landscape photography. With the help of local trackers and professionals, you can expect to get the best possible settings for your photographs. Going to the right place at the right time and getting constant updates of what's happening in the vicinity are just a few ways we make sure you get the best shot.
There won't be any class-room sessions or beginner lessons in this workshops. You'll learn advanced tips and tricks of photographing in the field. All the learning will be done one on one. If you want to learn the basics, head here. If you are not a photographer or you are a beginner, you are still welcome to join the group for a purely exhilirating Rainforest and wildlife experience.
The valley is a magical place, almost everyone will have something that'll interest them. Hence you don't need to bother much about the equipment/camera gear. A wide-angle lens is mostly what you'd need.

Power that photographs possess to elicit responsible action towards conservation is being realized all the more. Apart from being a tool and an art form it also holds the key to bring to light the beauty of the wild and also gory details of how pristine forests are being destroyed.
Each photograph can be in parts helpful in aiding research by providing the much needed photographic evidence, spreading the message of conservation and also adding valuable data to the pool

Day 1(Saturday) - Checkin at camp next to jog falls, get refreshed and have breakfast, A small session on landscape photography followed by photographing the mighty jog falls. Have lunch and head to Sharavati valley viewpoints. Head back to the camp savoring tea on the way and then a photography review session.

Day 2(Sunday) - Practical hands-on photography at Yana situated in the lush evergreen forests of the Sahyadri Range of Mountains. Get back for lunch at the camp followed by photo review session. Hike to backwaters of Linganmakki - get some evening shots.

The cost of this workshop ex-bangalore is Rs Rs 6250/- and includes :

Transport from Bangalore and back in a deluxe bus
Accommodation on sharing basis in tents. These are tents with attached bathrooms, cots and beds with electricity
All meals, local guide/tracker charges
Transport in private vehicles to all the places

Excludes:

Sharavati is about 360kms from Bangalore, with a drive time of 9hrs
You'll have to be ready to trek about 3kms a day
You'll have to follow the rules and regulations of the forest dept
All participants must sign the declaration form before the beginning of the program
Any cancellation has to be done atleast 7 days before for a refund, no refund will be possible later.

Is electricity available at the camp?
Yes.
Can I use my mobile?
Mobiles work intermittendly at places
Is there access to the internet?
Internet facilities are available at Jog.
What is the type of food?
Hygenic and tasty vegetarian food is served.
Is there a hospital near by?
Hospitals are close by
How can I avoid leech and tick bites?
Leeches in the monsoon and ticks during other times are a given in the rainforest. While you may not be able to completely avoid you may use certain methods to control. One may apply Neem oil or Lemon grass oil before venturing into forests. We advise visitors to take bath every evening and use antiseptics such as Dettol or Savlon. Applying turmeric powder to wounds also serves well as an antiseptic.