Sicily, Crossroads of the Med Photo Workshop

http://bcphotoadventures.com/ItalyPhotoWorkshop.php

June 25-July 1, 2010

Friday noon through Thursday afternoon at 3:00

$1,700 (discounts available)

Limit 12 with 2 instructors (maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio)

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Sicily, known as "Sicilia" in Italian, is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Inhabited since around 8,000 BC, it is home to five World Heritage Sites â€" Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples) of Agrigento; Villa Romana del Casale of Piazza Armerina (with its beautifully preserved mosaics); The Aeolian Islands (Natural site); Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily); and Syracuse (think Shakespeare) and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica.

This triangular island is also home to Mt. Etna, the "friendly" volcano, dramatic coasts, small cliffside villages, Palermo, and the charming town of Taormina where we'll be based. You'll be treated to city markets, ancient Teatro Grecos, Roman arches, ancient cities, amazing views, and scenic drives. What more could one want?

Margo and Arnie look forward to returning to this special part of the world and showing you some of their favorite locations where you'll be able to celebrate your passion for photography, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs.

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We start out with some technical information before heading out for our first afternoon of photography. Our workshops include the following:

* Maximum 6-to-1 ratio students to instructors

* Opening reception with wine and local fare;

* Primer booklet to help you get started;

* Daily shoots;

* Access to some special locations;

* Morning imaging and processing with the latest version of Lightroom 2;

* Lots of individual instruction in both the field and classroom;

* Critiques, both individual and group;

* Discussions on various aspects of photography, including digital workflow;

* Plenty of opportunities to sample the excellent local fare;

* Final group critique and show on our last day; and

* Lots of fun and frivolity throughout!

If you have not already done so, be sure to check our FAQs for questions you may have as well as equipment and installed downloads you need to bring to the workshop including, if necessary, the free, 30-day, trial versions of Adobe products.

Cost: $1,700