Workshops & Safaris

"Photography, Beyond The Basics" Revised edition is available for purchase. A very informative book. Although it's a collection of notes generated through four years of teaching at Columbia Community College and Central Oregon Community College, some say it's many books in one, lots of reading and a scant few images. Order one today. Price is a mere $40.00 each - shipping is $7.50. Allow ten days for delivery.

"Photoshop Techniques" is available for purchase. It's a collection of techniques generated through five years of teaching Photoshop at the colleges, some say it's the book to have for learning either Photoshop or Elements. Order yours today. Price is a mere $40.00 each - shipping is $7.50. Allow ten days for delivery.

A Sunday Afternoon - A Photo Safari bathed in light
September 19, 2010
Old School House - Graveyard on the Oregon Trail - and Power Windmills at sunset.
Limited to 25 people
Cost is $10.00
We start at about 2 PM in The Dalles and finish after dark, itinerary sent with paid enrollment.
A laid back afternoon and evening filling the camera with delightful images.

Make Checks Payable to "Robert Davis"
Enroll today
Contact:     ghosttownsafari@aceweb.com
541 296 2553  - - - Cell 541 350 4671
ghosttownsafari@charter.net

A Day With Bob - A High Energy Workshop
September 25, 2010
Cost: $75.00 per person
Where we're meeting/starting point: Government Camp on Mount Hood and points beyond
It's not about the scenic Mountain - it's about seeing the details.
Limited to eight people

What we're doing: Sharing a photographic experience working shoulder to shoulder with Bob. Everyone will return home with a new perspective, with not only a fresh way of seeing, but with images that will take on a new meaning. As we walk about the slopes of Mount Hood you'll begin to see things in new and different perspectives making your images more visually appealing. If it rains or snows - if the sun shines brightly, it won't matter because we're doing this no matter what the weather is...

What to expect: Insights into the workings of seeing and visualization. Having a firm understanding of "Foreground, Midground, & Background" and why these three elements are vital to a strong image. Framing the subject and composition will become second nature as you learn about the "Big Picture" to the "Picture within the Picture." Seeing and Visualization are two of the most important qualities a photographer must possess and this workshop will help you acquire the foundation for these.

What you'll need: A sturdy tripod - required, hiking boots - this is avidly required, camera and related accoutrements, a lot of energy, and the desire to learn. Also a full tank of gas as we'll be traveling to various locations. A complete list will be in the itinerary.

Starting time: is 8 AM and we'll finish up around 5 PM.

Itinerary will be sent upon enrollment in this workshop.

Cost: $75.00 per person.

Accepted forms of payment cash, checks, Euros, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card! 
 

Make Checks Payable to "Robert Davis"

Enroll today

Contact:     ghosttownsafari@aceweb.com
541 296 2553  - - - Cell 541 350 4671
ghosttownsafari@charter.net

Junk Yard Blues
October 2, 2010
We're going to the junk yard, and maybe even an Auto wrecking yard. We're setting up in a place of mass chaos, there is junk everywhere, all saleable junk though. Here we'll see pipes, toilets, windows, nuts and bolts - you name it and it's probably here. There is chaos everywhere you look, and at every turn. We'll be outdoors, we'll be indoors, we'll be having a blast playing with the light, shadows, and those little abstracts which are everywhere. Shucks there's even peanuts here.
Maximum of 12 People
Cost: $25.00 Per person
What we're doing: Photography of stuff, junk if you will. It's laying everywhere, it's in bins, on shelves, in stacks, it's everywhere. There's iron, plastic, porcelain, glass, wood, name it and you'll stumble upon it sooner or later.
What to expect: A lot of close-up photography of things not normally considered pretty, but when done as an abstract all the ugly gets pretty.
What you'll need: The usual camera accoutrements and a very open mind to seeing the picture.
We'll meet at 8 AM in The Dalles, and caravan to the place. Itinerary sent out about ten days prior.
 

Accepted forms of payment cash, checks, Euros, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card! 
 

Make Checks Payable to "Robert Davis"

Enroll today

Contact:     ghosttownsafari@aceweb.com
541 296 2553  - - - Cell 541 350 4671
ghosttownsafari@charter.net

Venice - Italy
October 14 through 27, 2010
Minimum of six people are needed to fill this event.

Venice, Italy
"The Old Woman of the Lagoon!"

Twelve days exploring the city and the Lagoon Islands
&
One day exploring the Castle Sirmione on Lake Garda.

If you love being a photographer,

        If you totally enjoy being creative with your camera,

                If your passion in Art is photography,

                        Then this is the safari/workshop to for you.

What we're doing:
    Buon Giorno
     We start this event in a Lagoon island church of Chiesa di San Giorgio Magigori where we take an adventuresome elevator ride within the church steeple (Campanile) up several stories into the Venetian air for a fabulous 360 degree over-view of the Lagoon and Venice. This start will help to orient everyone to, not only to where all the islands are, but, to show the smallness of this ancient city we love called Venice.
    This event is thirteen days, of which twelve wonderful days filled with photography in the beautiful city of Venice and the Lagoon Islands, and a one day trip to lake Garda to visit Sirmioni Castle via the train (train tickets, meals, and related costs not included). If your a movie buff and enjoy "James Bond" movies you'll recognize the lake
    Our days are long and the nights short. We're here to be photographers, Artful Photographers. We start early, before first light and finish after dark. You will visit and photograph those places well off the beaten path of the average tourist including the fabulous Jewish Ghetto. Of course there will be those places we all see and drool over such as St. Marks Square, the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, etc., that we will visit and photograph as well. However our main focus is those areas most folks don't travel to, nor see.
    The islands in the Lagoon are a plethora of images begging us to photograph them. Their buildings painted with colors so bright they come alive in almost neon displays as the sun plays it's warm rays gently across their facades. There are Shrines in great abundance, people everywhere, children running to and fro with laughter to warm us on the coldest of days. And yes those magnificent watery canals that seem to beckon to us saying, ". . . look, see how beautiful I am!"
    We ride the water bus every where we go about the Lagoon and Venice. This gentle swaying of the Vaporetto (usually overly filled with people) ride is one that makes our adventure even more exciting. These delightful boats with their seats and decks filling and emptying continually with people with their coming and going add a flavor to our trip not found else where. Most rides are a mere few minutes in length but the vistas and sites we see from their decks always titillate our senses causing ones camera to be brought into use. I can't remember once sitting on a water bus ride during the day as my camera is in use.
     In all, we get mega quantities of images and a flavor of Italy's Venice that's rewarding and stimulating. Yes this is a trip to be remembered for many years to come. Enroll today.

Things to consider:
   If you don't have it . . . Get your passport today! Do not delay one minute!
    Keep your camera gear to a minimum. We walk everywhere, the only time we ride is when we are on the water buses and then we may have to stand while riding to our next destination as well.
    If your film . . . bring lots, if your digital bring a means of down loading your cards - I use Wolverine data storage devices.
    Wear shoes that are comfortable and designed for walking, it would be prudent to have them well broken-in prior to the trip.
    Don't bring a lap top computer, if it doesn't break you might lose it. Instead, use a data storage unit like the Epson or the Wolverine, they are small and light weight.
    The Venice Card is well worth the money to purchase. This transportation pass is vital to have, in that it gives free access to all types of transportation in Venice and the Lagoon as well as free access to the 'Water Closets.' You'll be glad you have it!
    Voltage converter transformers are a must have (these are heavy units - do not bring plug adapters as these do not change the voltage, they only change the plug configuration, and will destroy your equipment). These units will allow us to safely recharge our batteries.
    Knowledge of Italian would be helpful, but not needed. Most places have people who comprehend English very well. However, a few key phrases and words would definitely be an asset and well received by the locals. Enroll today.

What to expect:
     This is not guided-tour event, we are photographers, I'm leading a photography workshop. Photography, this is our focus, "The" reason for being in Venice. We will show you the sights from a photographers view point and assist you in creating exciting images. These thirteen days we're in Italy each person should expect to create in the neighborhood of several hundred images (400 to 900), and in some instances create well over a thousand each day. We will be doing a mega amount of photography so come well prepared.
     We will discuss our days itinerary each morning, and later in the day put to vote where we have lunch and dinner. Staying together ensures no one gets lost (misplaced) nor left behind as we board and un-board the water buses.
     We work with each person on a one-to-one basis throughout the duration of the workshop. Everyone has different needs and we try to be conscious of these needs and work them into our daily endeavors.  Enroll today.
     Expect your itinerary for the workshop to arrive approximately two weeks via e-mail prior to our departing the west coast. The itinerary will cover several key issues as clothing, baggage, camera accouterments, money, and our biggest concern for everyone . . . Safety! There will be some redundancy in the itinerary but only to assist you in ensuring you have all the ingredients for a fabulous trip.

Release Form must be signed and sent to

Robert (Bob) Davis
2415 E. 12th
The Dalles, Oregon 97058

Along with enrollment fee . . . see the following.

Costs:
    The early bird fee for this Safari/Workshop is $2775.00 per person for the thirteen day safari/workshop, or any portion there of, if paid before 15 September, 2009 and after this date the fee is $3050.00 per person. Hotels, food, airfare, all transportation, etc., is extra - not included - and attendees are responsible for their own arrangements - - - we have a great travel agent, her name is Pat, at Newberg Travel (www.newbergtravel.com or 503-538-0456) who can assist you with your arrangements.
We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card! 

Pay before 1 July, 2010, by check/money-order and save $35.00.
Make Checks Payable to "Robert Davis"
 Due the nature of this workshop/safari there are no credits or refunds. 
Enroll today

Contact me:     ghosttownsafari@aceweb.com
541 296 2553  - - - Cell 541 350 4671
ghosttownsafari@charter.net

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