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Bandipur-Kabini

Wildlife PhotographyWorkshop

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Venu:

Jungle Lodges & Resorts,

Bandipur & Kabini, Karnataka


Dates:

Bandipur: 3-5 Oct 2013

Kabini: 5-7 Oct 2013


Cost:

Bandipur: Rs 18,000/-

Kabini: Rs 19,500/-


REGISTER



Workshop Details

About Bandipur

The park spans an area of 874 square kilometers (337 sq mi), protecting several species of India's endangered wildlife. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park (643 km2 (248 sq mi)), Mudumalai National Park (320 km2 (120 sq mi)) and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (344 km2 (133 sq mi)), it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 (843 sq mi) making it the largest protected area in southern India.


About Kabini

The Kabini Forest Reserve is one of the most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka, probably because of its accessibility, lush green landscape surrounding a large lake, and sightings of herds of elephants. It is 80 km (50 mi) away from Mysore and 205 km (127 mi) from Bangalore, and comprises the south-eastern part of Nagarahole National Park. Situated on the banks of the Kabini River, the reserve is spread over 55 acres (22 ha) of forestland, steep valleys, and water bodies. Once a private hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore, Kabini was a popular shikar hotspot for British Viceroys and Indian royalty. Now it is considered to be one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, famous for its spectacular wildlife and bird life.


Brief Workshop Highlights

  1. ‣The main target of the workshop is to photograph the various mammals found in the forests of Bandipur and Kabini in its natural habitat and to capture the various behavioral aspects.

  2. ‣Kabini is well know for its Leopards on the tree and we try our luck to spot the spotted cat on the tree.

  3. ‣We will also target the various bird life found in these forests.


Key benefits for the participants (All the below handled by Sudhir Shivaram)

  1. ‣Your learning starts much before the workshop through google+ hangout sessions where you will be given an overview of the Natural History, Core Fundamentals of Photography including the important camera settings & composition, Equipment and Post Processing.

  2. ‣Your images will be reviewed in 1-1 session before the workshop and detailed inputs provided to you to make better photos during the workshop.

  3. ‣Learn practically all about exposure, metering, equipments and post processing during the workshop.

  4. ‣Practical hands on session to help you improve your field techniques.

  5. ‣Review and feedback on the images photographed during the safaris.



Itinerary


Bandipur: 3rd to 5th Oct 2013 (Thu-Fri-Sat)

Day 1:- Thursday 3rd Oct, 2013

  1. ‣Arrive at Jungle Lodges & Resorts, Bandipur Tiger Reserve by noon.

  2. ‣Take some rest and have lunch at 1:30pm pm.

  3. ‣Meet the tour leader at 3 pm for a brief round of introduction and the plan for the next 3 days.

  4. ‣Depart for safari at 3:45pm pm and come back by around 6:30 pm.

  5. ‣Coffee/  tea will be served after the safari.

  6. ‣We meet at around 7:30 pm for a round of knowledge sharing on tips and tricks of wildlife photography. Review the images shot during the evening safari and provide inputs on areas of improvements. This will be a continuation of discussions which would have happen on Google hangout before the workshop.

  7. ‣9 pm dinner and lights out.


Day 2:- Friday 4th Oct, 2013

  1. ‣Wake up call with coffee/ tea followed by safari at 6:30 am.

  2. ‣Return at 9:30 am and have breakfast.

  3. ‣We meet at 11 am to review the images shot in the morning safari followed by hands on learning session till 1 pm. 

  4. ‣In this session all your practical field challenges will be addressed.

  5. ‣Lunch at 1:30 pm. Take a power nap after lunch and assemble for the safari at 3:30 pm.

  6. ‣Depart for safari at 4 pm and come back by around 6:30 pm.

  7. ‣Coffee/ tea will be served after the safari.

  8. ‣We meet at around 7:30 pm to review the images photographed in the evening safari. We then go through tips on post processing and have interactive sessions.

  9. ‣9 pm dinner and lights out


Day 3:- Saturday 5th Oct, 2013

  1. ‣Wake up call with coffee/ tea followed by safari at 6:30 am

  2. ‣Return at 9:30 am and have breakfast

  3. ‣11 am - group photograph and check-out


Kabini : 5th to 7th Oct 2013 (Sat-Sun-Mon)

Day 1:- Saturday 5th Oct, 2013

  1. ‣Arrive at Jungle Lodges & Resorts, Kabini river lodge by noon.

  2. ‣Take some rest and have lunch at 1:30 pm.

  3. ‣Meet the tour leader at 3 pm for a brief round of introduction and the plan for the next 3 days.

  4. ‣Depart for safari at 4 pm and come back by around 6:30 pm.

  5. ‣Coffee/  tea will be served after the safari.

  6. ‣We meet at around 7:30 pm for a round of knowledge sharing on tips and tricks of wildlife photography. Review the images shot during the evening safari and provide inputs on areas of improvements. This will be a continuation of discussions which would have happen on Google hangout before the workshop.

  7. ‣9 pm dinner and lights out.


Day 2:- Sunday 6th Oct, 2013

  1. ‣Wakeup call with coffee/ tea followed by safari at 6:30 am.

  2. ‣Return at 9:30 am and have breakfast.

  3. ‣We meet at 11 am to review the images shot in the morning safari followed by hands on learning session till 1 pm. 

  4. ‣In this session all your practical field challenges will be addressed.

  5. ‣Lunch at 1:30 pm. Take a power nap after lunch and assemble for the safari at 3:30 pm.

  6. ‣Depart for safari at 4 pm and come back by around 6:30 pm.

  7. ‣Coffee/ tea will be served after the safari.

  8. ‣We meet at around 7:30 pm to review the images photographed in the evening safari. We then go through tips on post processing and have interactive sessions.

  9. ‣9 pm dinner and lights out.


Day 3:- Monday 7th Oct, 2013

  1. ‣Wakeup call with coffee/ tea followed by safari at 6:30 am.

  2. ‣Return at 9:30 am and have breakfast.

  3. ‣11 am - group photograph and check-out.



REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP

 

Workshop Structure

Before the workshop

  1. ‣Registered participants to submit 5 of their images to Sudhir Shivaram.

  2. ‣Sudhir will be reviewing the images to understand the participants experience and to identify the areas of improvements.

  3. ‣Sudhir will contact each (or a small group) of the participants in a 1-1 session (or small group session) using skype or google hangout to provide them inputs on their images.

  4. ‣Each participant will be provided inputs on the fundamental aspects of photography so that they have a fair understanding to make good images during the workshop.

  5. ‣All participants will be brought to a level where they can start implementing the skills during the workshop / field outing and not waste time during the workshop to cover the basics.

  6. ‣All basic and fundamental doubts will be answered much before the workshop so that further advance learning happens during the workshop.

  7. ‣Expectations of what they can get during the photo tour will be set during the 1-1 or group sessions.


During the Workshop

  1. ‣Natural History about the location and what subjects to expect and how to shoot them will be shared.

  2. ‣Advance custom function setting of the camera will be taught to shoot like a Pro.

  3. ‣Fundamentals of post processing will be presented during one of the evening session.

  4. ‣Guidance will be provided with areas of improvements during the hands on field outing.

  5. ‣During breaks, images will be reviewed and feedback provided.

  6. ‣Evenings - more interactions and knowledge sharing on specific genre of Photography designed for the workshop / photo tour.

  7. ‣Lots of hands-on-sessions and 1-1 interaction to help individuals learn and get their doubts clarified.


After the workshop

  1. ‣Participants will select and submit their top 10-15 images from the photo tour to Sudhir Shivaram for critiquing.

  2. ‣They are encouraged to write a blog / story about their experience on the workshop with photos and submit it to Saevus.

  3. ‣If the blog story gets selected, it will be published in India's Premium Wildlife Magazine SaevUs.

  4. ‣Photographs of other participants which are shortlisted may be published along with the story.

  5. ‣The learning continues during their next photo tour / workshop with Sudhir Shivaram.


Workshop Cost

Bandipur

  1. ‣Rs 18,000/- (Rupees Eighteen thousand only)


Kabini

  1. ‣Rs 19,500/- (Rupees Nineteen thousand five hundred only)


* Price is per person, on double occupancy basis.


Cost includes

  1. ‣All costs are ex-Jungle Lodges &Resorts

  2. ‣2 nights / 3 days stay at Bandipur & Kabini Jungle Lodges and Resorts. Price inclusive of all meals, safaris, forest entry fee / camera fee/ guide charges etc


  1. *Any other expenses outside of the above will have to be borne by the individuals.


Group Size: 8 - 14