- Advanced photo techniques covered
- Focus on strobe work
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- Presentations and 1:1 tuition on board
- Specialised pre and post trip assistance
The North Red Sea Advanced Photography itinerary with Duxy will take your underwater photography to the next step. If you feel it is time to go beyond the basics then make this your next photo trip. Experiment with different lighting conditions at the world class Abu Nuhas wrecks. Shooting large schools of fish can be a real challenge, especially with wide angle and fish eye lenses - get practising at Shark and Yolanda. More advanced lighting techniques including multiple strobe work will be covered. Then there are some creative techniques to play with... have you ever tried time lapse? Tidy up your composition with some handy hints and tips to getting that wow factor. And of course, really start to get to grips with photo editing including Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. All kinds of camera set up are welcome, including high end compacts, micro 4/3 and DSLRs.
The Northern Red Sea is one of the best photo destinations with undeniably vibrant reefs, a wide range of macro subjects and outstanding wide angle opportunities. Discover the schooling snapper, barracuda and bat fish at Yolanda's drop off. Dive the luscious coral gardens of Jackson or Thomas in Tiran. Multiple dives on sites really makes a difference. Hunt out some of those rarer sightings (did you know there is an ornate ghost pipe fish at Jackson?). Massive morays, stone fish, cardinals, nudbranch... Gubal, the Ulysses, Kingston wreck.. These are just some of the excellent sites for photographers. Then there are the wrecks too. The Thistlegorm, Giannis D and Carnatic are endlessly photogenic. Just jump in and enjoy. Our advanced trips are scheduled for the maximum variety of subjects and when the conditions are optimum with long days and lots of light. The warm water and great viz just make the photography all the more satisfying. Careful attention is paid to the selection and timing of dive sites so you can really conquer specific aspects of your photography.
Quick Facts
- Average Water Temp: 19 - 28 C
- Average Air Temp: 19 - 35 C
- Average Visability: 15 - 25m
- Good for: Advanced compact, micro 43 and DSLR users
- Suitable for beginners: Yes
- This trip is for anyone who has already been on a photo workshop with me, or if you are already competent in shooting underwater and want to take the next step. Or maybe you just want to be in a great environment of like minded souls and you need a trip that will allow you the underwater freedom to fine tune your skills. We will often do the same site repeatedly so you can go back and try again after reviewing your shots between dives. All the trips are at a time of the year to give you the very best underwater photo opportunities.
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This is a typical example of the North Red Sea Advanced Photography itinerary. The schedule is subject to change according to prevailing weather conditions and is only given as a example of what you would usually encounter during your holiday.
Embarkation
Mistral departs from El Mina in Sharm el Sheikh.
Trip Duration
All of our North Red Sea Advanced Photography trips run for 7 nights with 7 nights spent on board your liveaboard.
There are normally 4 dives a day (3 day dives + 1 night dive) apart from on your first and last day. There are around 21 dives on an average week but this can vary depending on local weather conditions.
Arrival
Once you have been picked up from the airport you will be taken to the port to board your liveaboard. If you are making your own way to the harbour we ask that you not board before 18:00. There will be a full welcome briefing on arrival and you can set your kit up. If you have prepaid any rental equipment this will be given to you on arrival. There is then your first dinner and you can settle in for the evening. The boat will not leave harbour on this first night.
After the boat permissions are sorted, the boat will depart the next morning and the check dive will be made.
A normal itinerary will dive at the following areas but the exact dive sites and order will vary week by week depending on what people enjoy, where the best sightings have been and reflect diver experience levels.
Flexible itineraries
One of the big advantages of joining a dedicated photo itinerary is the flexibility! Our on board pros Duxy will usually opt to focus on an area for multiple dives. Depending on how the shots are going and how much divers are enjoying a site, you will have the chance to repeat dive sites - shoot the same subject in different light or go back in and try again those shots that were not quite picture perfect. You might not cover as many dive sites in a week but the chance to repeat sites means you can really hone shots you are proud of.
As individual trips can vary on their focus, please speak to your travel consultant for more specific info about the proposed highlights.
Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed has some excellent sites for photographers. Yolanda has drama on the drop off with large schools of snapper, barracuda and bat fish (June - August) but dive round the back and you can find morays, napoleons and camouflage fish in the shallows. Anemone City looks like a carpet of splendid anemones with one of the largest table corals you will ever see. And Alternatives is another popular site with photographers, who love the contrast of the pinnacles, sandy bottom and gentle drift. You never quite know what marine life await here!
Tiran
Perhaps the most photographed site in Tiran is Jackson. There is a red anemone, lovely large sea fans and then of course the magnificent coral garden. Puffers, macro and turtles are all commonly seen here but it is one of the most spectacular sites. We also love Gordon, ideally for the afternoon dive, where you can get arty with the tar barrels and large school of banner fish on the drop off.
Gubal
Gubal is out of the reach of daily dive boats and a wonderful spot for photography. The Barge wreck might be broken up and not much of a wreck dive but it is smothered in massive nudibranchs, a school of cardinal fish and home to the most enormous morays. Watch out for vast scorpion fish and stone fish. Drift down the outside wall at Bluff Point and you can see dolphins as well as some really unusual macro spots... a ghost pipefish has even been seen here so get looking closely!
The wrecks
Wreck photography is an art in its own right! With the particular traits of wide angle lenses and lighting challenges, you can practise your wreck photography on some of the most iconic wrecks such as the Thistlegorm or Giannis D. The Kingston and Carnatic are especially photogenic. And the Dunraven is a great challenge for working with light. You will not necessarily dive all of these wrecks on any 1 trip.
Are you part of a group that loves photography? Why not speak to Duxy about taking a full charter. We can custom build your photo itinerary and bring one of our pros on board to assist.
If you would like to add an extension, combine this with another product or tweak the itinerary give us a call so we can discuss your dream diving holiday.
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