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<span class="text"><font color="#333333" class="text"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <a name="TOP"></a></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center; "> <u><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong style="color: rgb(38, 47, 52) !important;"><a href="#photography workshop">A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: DEVELOPING A PERSONAL VISION: Italy, June 4-15, 2012</a></strong></span></u></p> <p style="text-align: center; "> <u><strong><span style="color: rgb(178, 34, 34);"><a href="#CHRISTOPHER PIORE ART WORKSHOP" style="color: rgb(38, 47, 52) !important;">DRAMATIC COMPOSITIONS: PAINTING and DRAWING PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP: Italy, June 4-15, 2012</a></span></strong></u></p> <p style="text-align: center; "> <a href="#mongolia" style="color: rgb(38, 47, 52) !important;"><u><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Mongolia, August 18 - September 1, 2012</strong></u></a></p> <p style="text-align: center; "> <a href="#mali" style="color: rgb(38, 47, 52) !important; "><u><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Mali, November 30 - December 15, 2012</strong></u></a><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center; "> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>UPCOMING WORKSHOP - DETAILS COMING SOON:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; "> <span style="font-size:14px;"><u><strong>PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Rhinebeck, NY, August 2012</strong></u></span></p> <hr /> <p> <strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP on location in central Italy</span>.</strong><br /> <strong>June 4 - 15, 2012</strong></p> <div> </div> <div> <img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/barbara1.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px 5px; width: 350px; height: 234px; float: left;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Capturing the essence of a location with a unique personal vision is the focus of this small group, popular workshop. Produced by Barbara Nelson and taught by Terry Abrams.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">On Location in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, we will be photographing in the environs of age old villages in the Apennine hills and by the Adriatic Sea, where life is undisturbed by tourism.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Limited to 10 people, Barbara and Terry will take the group to little-known photographic locations, providing on-site instruction and feedback, in addition to the one-on-one reviews each day.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Making personal, expressive photographs using color and black and white will be a major theme. Learning how to capture the essence of a location through the use of a variety of subject matter (people, architecture, landscape) will be discussed and practiced throughout each day. Facilitating a smooth workflow while traveling will also be discussed.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The magic light of central Italy married with"living history" and local families who have lived there for generations will be the subjects you utilize to learn new techniques and practice old skills.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>ITINERARY</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong><img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/Nelson_20110614_4566.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; width: 300px; height: 391px; float: right;" />June 4, 2012</strong><br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">We will meet the group in Bologna, Italy and travel to the first of two locations.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">A short drive will bring us to Comacchio, a lagoon town on the Adriatic - known also as the small Venice - a maze of canals and bridges, its economy for thousands of years was based on fishing and salt trade. Comacchio is on the edge of the Po Delta Natural Park whose salty wetlands is rich with natural life.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>June 9 , 2012</strong><br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">A short drive into the Apennine Hills will bring us to the small village of Portico di Romagna. Located off the old road connecting Florence with Ravenna we will meet the local people and see the real life of Italy. Small villages, vineyards, olive groves, truffle hunting with trained dogs, and local artisans are all part of the local scene. In early times, Dante roamed this area and describes part of it in his Divine Comedy (although things have changed a bit since then). Here we will stay in a family-run hotel whose restaurant is well-known for its game, truffles, tasty local dishes and wines.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>June 15, 2012</strong><br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Depart Portico di Romagna for Bologna.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The cost of the trip is $2900 per person for double occupancy. Additional $700 for single room. This includes hotels with breakfast and dinner, local ground transportation during the workshop, tips and tolls. Not included are all drinks (except breakfast), lunch or snacks, airfare or other ground transportation prior to or after leaving the workshop. WiFi in both hotels.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>RESERVATIONS: </strong><a href="mailto:bnelson2@earthlink.net">bnelson2@earthlink.net</a></div> <ul> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Limited to 10 people.</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">50% deposit requested with reservation, balance due by January 16, 2012.</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Check or money order payable to: Barbara Nelson. Mail to Barbara Nelson, 340 Haven Avenue, #3J, New York, NY 10033</span></li> </ul> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">A list of suggested equipment and other travel needs will be emailed to all who are in the workshop. </span></p> <div> <img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/Nelson_20110611_4124.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px 5px; width: 350px; height: 234px; float: right;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">This workshop is for students who can operate their cameras on manual exposure and who want to go further with their photography. The class would meet daily for discussions, to view work and critique student’s work. We will be together photographing on some mornings from sunrise till late morning as well as afternoons, through the sunset, occasionally past twilight and into the early evening. Students are expected to organize their digital images for review on the next day.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The class is built on an intensive schedule of photographing and critiquing. The class will learn how to work with minimal equipment and maximum adaptability. We will work on analyzing the quality/direction of light, frame/compose the image and anticipate the unfolding activity.</span></div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(178, 34, 34);"><strong>Combining the magic of Mediterranean light with the local life,<br /> this is a unique opportunity for photographers.</strong></span></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Barbara Nelson</strong>, photographer, journalist and event producer. Barbara's productions include custom workshops and seminars for visual artists and professional associations. A background in Radio & TV and magazine publishing, plus extensive international travel to explore many diverse cultures, helps to identify unique places for workshop locations. Each workshop is tailored to a specific theme for maximum learning experience in a stimulating environment. Member: ASMP, PWP, WICI. www.barbaranelson.com, www.barbaranelsonblog.com</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Terry Abrams</strong> has been teaching photography since 1975, when he moved to Europe to establish photography programs for an American college. He lived overseas for 13 years, during which time he taught and travelled extensively throughout Europe. Since 1990, Terry has been teaching photography full-time at Washtenaw Community College and led the transition of that program from film and darkroom to digital media. He also teaches travel photography workshops in Death Valley, Southern Utah and Maine.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Terry has also taught photography courses to Morocco and Turkey, and has received grants to travel and photograph in both locations. He co-produced the Great Lakes Digital Conference and conducted workshops alongside Thomas Knoll, the inventor of Adobe Photoshop.</span></div> <div> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">In addition to teaching, Terry creates photographs using the latest digital technologies and has numerous private and corporateclients. His images and writing are reproduced in numerous books on photography. Terry also does individual and corporate consulting in photography. www.terryabrams.com</span></p> <p> <a href="#TOP"><strong>back to top</strong></a></p> <hr /> </div> <div> <a name="CHRISTOPHER PIORE ART WORKSHOP"></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>CHRISTOPHER PRIORE ART WORKSHOP on location in central Italy.</strong></span><br /> <strong>June 4 - 15, 2012</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/barbara1.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px 5px; width: 350px; height: 234px; float: left;" /><span style="font-size: 16px;">Dramatic Compositions with a unique personal vision is the focus of this small group workshop taught by Christopher Priore and Produced by Barbara Nelson. Limited to 6 people.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Open to all levels of experience: the teacher will meet the student at whatever level they arrive and assist them in making an invigorated leap forward. Individualized one-on-one goal setting with the instructor. Individual and group feedback. Opportunities to create synergistic experiences with the trip's corresponding photography students and local communities.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">On Location in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, we will be in the environs of age old villages in the Apennine hills and by the Adriatic Sea, where life is undisturbed by tourism.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The magic light of central Italy married with "living history" and local families who have lived there for generations will be the subjects you utilize to learn new techniques and practice old skills. <em>An email will be sent with a suggested list of materials and travel information.</em></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>SKILLS LEARNED</strong></div> <ul> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Employing of aerial, one and two-point perspective, symmetrical and asymmetrical composition</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Utilizing simple viewfinder techniques, proportional to your paper to find strong compositions</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Broadening your tonal range through graphite and charcoal</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Experimenting with Chiaroscuro</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Wet: expanding knowledge and techniques of watercolor and/or acrylic</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Dry: gaining control of pastel and/or craypas</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Narrative: using compositional elements to tell a story, including light, time of day, actions happening or implied, situations, mood</span></li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> <strong>ITINERARY</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>June 4, 2012</strong><br /> We will meet the group in Bologna, Italy and travel to the first of two locations.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">A short drive will bring us to Comacchio, a lagoon town on the Adriatic - known also as the small Venice - a maze of canals and bridges, its economy for thousands of years was based on fishing and salt trade. Comacchio is on the edge of the Po Delta Natural Park whose salty wetlands is rich with natural life.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>June 9 , 2012</strong><br /> A short drive into the Apennine Hills will bring us to the small village of Portico di Romagna. Located off the old road connecting Florence with Ravenna we will meet the local people and see the real life of Italy. Small villages, vineyards, olive groves, truffle hunting with trained dogs, and local artisans are all part of the local scene. In early times, Dante roamed this area and describes part of it in his Divine Comedy (although things have changed a bit since then). Here we will stay in a family-run hotel whose restaurant is well-known for its game, truffles, tasty local dishes and wines.</span></div> <p> <strong><img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/Nelson_20110616_5197.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 1px 5px; width: 350px; height: 234px; float: right;" /></strong></p> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>June 15, 2012</strong><br /> Depart Portico di Romagna for Bologna.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The cost of the trip is $2900 per person for double occupancy. Additional $700 for single room. This includes hotels with breakfast and dinner, local ground transportation during the workshop, tips and tolls. Not included are all drinks (except breakfast), lunch or snacks, airfare or other ground transportation prior to or after leaving the workshop. WI-Fi, internet in both hotels.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">RESERVATIONS; <a href="mailto:bnelson2@earthlink.net">bnelson2@earthlink.net</a></span></div> <ul> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Limited to 6 people.</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">50% deposit requested with reservation, balance due by January 16, 2012.</span></li> <li> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Check or money order payable to: Barbara Nelson. Mail to Barbara Nelson, 340 Haven Avenue #3J, New York, NY 10033</span></li> </ul> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Christopher Priore</strong> brings a fresh outlook and renewed vigor to his teaching and art making having completed his Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2010. He appreciates both the role of student and practitioner having already long established himself as a professional artist and educator for many years prior to furthering his own education. He has taught at the college level for five years in Manhattan at New York Center for Media Arts, and in Pittsburgh at Community College of Allegheny County. As an art professor his subjects have included both undergraduate and adult education courses in a wide range of subjects including drawing and painting of landscape, still lifes and the figure in most wet and dry media, art history, two-dimensional design, sculpture, and typography. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Priore’s art has been exhibited in galleries and museums in the United States, as well as Berlin, Moscow, and Hiroshima. In 2004 a bi-coastal exhibition of his paintings, drawings and sculpture traveled from San Francisco’s Museo Italo Americano to New York’s Italian American Museum. A solo showing at Dallas’ McKinney Avenue Contemporary followed in 2005-6. In 2010 his work was featured in the Project Room of The Rymer Gallery in Nashville. His art has been discussed in all forms of the media including The New York Times, National Public Radio and ELLE.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Born in Buffalo, and raised in Pittsburgh, he attended Carnegie Mellon University attaining a BFA in 1981. His junior year of college was spent at The Tyler School of Art (Temple University) in Rome. He was a leader of his generation of young artists in Pennsylvania throughout the 1980’s. His studio practice was based in Manhattan from 1989-2007, where he currently resides again. Amongst the first artists to pioneer the use of skywriting planes as an art-making tool in the early 1980’s, Priore’s artistic trajectory is of sustained explorations of perception, materiality, beauty, light, gravity, suspension, site, and audience involvement.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Barbara Nelson</strong>, photographer, journalist and event producer. Barbara's productions include custom workshops and seminars for visual artists and professional associations. A background in Radio & TV and magazine publishing, plus extensive international travel to explore many diverse cultures, helps to identify unique places for workshop locations. Each workshop is tailored to a specific theme for maximum learning experience in a stimulating environment. Member: ASMP, PWP, WICI. www.barbaranelson.com, www.barbaranelsonblog.com</span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="#TOP"><strong>back to top</strong></a></span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <a name="mongolia"></a></div> <div> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong><strong>Mongolia -"The World's Last Wilderness Nation"</strong></strong></span></p> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><strong> A Photography Workshop</strong></strong></span></p> <p align="center"> <img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/Horseman500.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; width: 500px; height: 333px;" /></p> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><strong>August 18 - September 1, 2012</strong></strong></span></p> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><strong>Produced by Barbara Nelson. Taught by National Geographic Photographer Ira Block</strong></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;">During this unique journey into the interior of Mongolia this photography workshop will teach all how to go beyond the excitement of experiencing the culture of what has been called "the world's last wilderness nation" and focus on how to make an image that touches the soul of the subject. You will learn to anticipate how the light and the natural environment will impact on your image. determine how to frame your shots and best camera settings to produce a unique image</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">While shooting Ira will be working with each one individually, as well as in groups, to discuss how he would approach the subject and situation, and the thought process that goes into making better images. When we aren’t shooting we will go over our images to critique and discuss each other’s work, and what can be done to make great photos better. The days and nights will be long, just like it is when Ira is on an assignment from the National Geographic. The new skills and resulting photographic rewards will make it all worthwhile.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">All that you learn can be applied to most photographic styles and environments, whether in the studio or on location. </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Ira Block is an internationally renowned photojournalist, teacher and workshop leader who has produced over 30 stories for the National Geographic Magazine and its affiliates N.G. Traveler and Adventure. He began his career as a newspaper photographer, earning numerous press club awards. www.irablock.com</em></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Barbara Nelson, photographer and journalist, produces workshops, programs and events for the visual arts community</em>. <em><a href="http://www.barbaranelson.com">www.barbaranelson.com</a>. <a href="http://barbaranelsonblog.com/">barbaranelsonblog.com</a></em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>PANORAMIC MONGOLIA</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>DATES: August 18 - September 1, 2012<br /> FEE: $6200 Single supplement. $555</strong><br /> <strong>RESERVATIONS: <a href="mailto:bnelson2@earthlink.net?subject=Information%20Request">bnelson2@earthlink.net</a></strong></span><br /> <br /> <strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">50% deposit to hold reservation.<br /> Check or money order payable to Barbara Nelson.<br /> Mail to: <strong>Barbara Nelson, </strong>340 Haven Avenue #3J, </span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>New York, New York 10033</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Balance due: March 2012<br /> Workshop limited to 12 people.</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The fee includes all land accommodations and transportation (including two short flights), breakfast and dinner (most lunches), guides, tips, local fees. It does not include your international flight to/from Ulaanbaatar, drinks (except breakfast) and other miscellaneous personal expenses. </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">A list of suggested equipment and other travel needs will be emailed to all who are in the workshop. This workshop is for students who can operate their cameras on manual exposure, and who want to go further with their photography.</span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Mongolia is an entirely different world. Once a vast inland sea, 200 million years ago powerful geological forces lifted Mongolia into one of the highest countries in the world offering a fascinating diversity of scenery and landscapes under a bright blue ski. The Goby desert is only 20% of this high plateau . </span></div> <div> <p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Starting in Ulaanbaatar, where contrasts bridge the centuries in the mingling of modern business and del-clad nomads fresh off the steeps, this photography workshop will continue into the country to experience Mongolia's, nomad heritage and lifestyle.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Mongolia is a land of horses and herdsmen and one of the last undisturbed wilderness areas on the earth. Over the course of the two weeks, we cover a diverse area to photography the life around the lakes, and meadows, spend time with the Mongolians in their gers, continue to the Gobi desert, visits nomadic horse-breeders and generally experience the warm hospitality of the Mongolian peoples.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Known as "outer Mongolia" until the 1920s when this independent country was formed, it has transformed into a free and independent country with its own buoyant political and economic system. Democratic form of government with regular elections.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><em>ITINERARY<br /> <span style="font-size: 12px;">(Producers reserve the right to alter the below itinerary if deemed necessary.)</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/OrkhonValleyLow500.jpg" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; width: 500px; height: 335px;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><strong>Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar</strong></strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The contrast between ancient traditions and the dawning of a 21st century democracy is most visible in Ulaanbaatar, where traditional gers and Buddhist monasteries coexist with modern high-rises.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The first two days will be spent in Ulaanbaatar exploring and immersing ourselves in the culture of this country. Woven through Mongolia’s nomadic culture is a rich Tibetan-Buddhist tradition with ancient Shamanist practices still evident as seen in a visit to Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhism in Mongolia. Strolling through the monastery grounds, you will hear the low tones of the horns used to call the lamas to the temple and can observe their daily rituals, including the reading of sutras (teachings of the Buddha). Nearby is.the magnificent statue of Migjid Janraisig (“the lord who looks in every direction”). This 82-foot high statue, gilded in pure gold and clothed with silk and precious stones, completely fills the biggest of Gandan’s temples.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><strong>Days 3 -5, fly north to Muron</strong></strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">A short flight to Muron, the capital of Hovsgol Province, and continue overland to Lake Hovsgol passing through Mongolian steppe land and forested mountains. Mongolia’s largest lake by water volume, Lake Hovsgol extends 85 miles in length, and 18 miles in width, and is fed by over 90 streams and rivers. Water exits the lake only through one river, the Egiin, whose waters eventually reach Lake Baikal in neighboring Siberia. This crystal-clear alpine lake, known as Mongolia’s “dark blue pearl” remains untouched by industry and is situated among the most pristine forests, mountains and meadows in the world. Bird life and wildflowers abound and you will have ample time to discover the lake's secrets in the following days. You will have the opportunity to visit local nomads' dwellings and sample horseback riding, Mongolian-style. Overnight at ager camp along the lakeshore.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">While in the countryside you will overnight in gers, the traditional felt tents of nomadic herders. Made of a latticed wood structure covered with layers of felt and canvas, each ger is heated by a wood stove and furnished with beautifully painted wood-framed beds. The camp restaurant and western-style toilet and shower facilities are located in a central building found a few hundred feet from the gers.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">The gers provide an authentic and memorable taste of Mongolian culture and allow you to visit areas which otherwise lack traveler accommodations.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 6 return to Muron for an afternoon flight to Ulaanbaatar. </strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Along the way, stop for a picnic lunch at Lake Irkh, a small saline lake in the midst of the steppe that is popular with a variety of birds. Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar in the late afternoon, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy dinner at DeLa CasaRestaurant. Overnight at your hotel.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 7 Hogno Han Mountains</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">After breakfast, drive to Hogno Han, a ger camp located in the foothillsof the Hogno Han Mountains and at the stunning confluence of three geographical zones (steppe, desert, and forest). In the afternoon, explore the sand dunes and surrounding area. There will also be the opportunity to visit a nomadic horse-breeder family and experience the warm hospitality offered to passing travelers in the form of food, shelter and friendship. Relatively unchanged for centuries, Mongolia has one of the last remaining horse-based cultures in the world.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">While in the countryside, you will overnight in gers, the traditional felt tents of nomadic herders.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 8 Kharakhorum</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Today we will make a day trip to legendary Kharakhorum, site of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Mongolia’s largest monastery, neighboring Erdenezuu, was reputedly constructed from the ruins of Kharakhorum in the 16th century. Surrounded by 108 stupas, Erdene Zuu has been a place of Buddhist activity for more than 1,000 years.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">We will explore the monastery grounds and observe the monks as they perform their prayers and rituals. enjoy Lunch at a ger camp located on the bank of Orkhon river. Late in the afternoon, return back to Hogno Han ger camp. Overnight in gers.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 9 Ulaanbaatar</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Drive back to Ulaanbaatar stopping to visit a nomadic horse-breeder family and experience the warm hospitality offered to passing travelers in the form of food, shelter and friendship. Relatively unchanged for centuries, Mongolia has one of the last remaining horse-based cultures in the world. The afternoon is free to download images, personal needor prepare for the next day's trip to the Gobi. Enjoy dinner at Seoul Restaurant, serving Korean and Mongolian dishes. Overnight at your hotel.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 10 Gobi / Flaming Cliffs</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">In the morning, fly over vast steppe land to the Gobi (1.5 hours), Mongolia’s southernmost province of semi-arid desert. Of all the world’s arid lands, the Gobi (which means simply “desert”) has about it the greatest air of mystery, perhaps because it lies at the heart of Asia’s remotest hinterland between the Siberian wilderness to the north and the Tibetan Plateau to the south. Contrary to the sterile sameness that the word “desert” suggests, the Gobi holds many fascinations including sites of some of the most important paleontological discoveries of this century. For the next four days, explore the stunning landscape of the Gobi, habitat for Bactrian camels, Argali mountain sheep, goitered gazelle, golden eagles, saker falcons, jerboas (similar to kangaroo rats) and many endemic reptiles. The Gobi is also home to some of the Northern Hemisphere’s rarest and most elusive mammals such as the dhole, snow leopard and Gobi bear.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Upon arrival, drive to Bulagtai a ger camp located near the Gurvansaikhan Gobi National Park. Next, a short drive to the legendary “Flaming Cliffs” named for the red-orange sandstone which glows brilliantly at sunrise and sunset. It was here, in 1922, that Dr. Roy Chapman Andrews and his exploration team from the American Museum of Natural History found the first nest of dinosaur eggs the world had ever seen. To the trained eye, the ancient formations of the Flaming Cliffs are rich with fossils, and paleontological expeditions continue to make significant discoveries at this site. Return to the ger camp for dinner and overnight.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 11 Yol Valley National Park</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Wake early in the morning to the sight of the sun rising over the vast Gobi landscape. After an early breakfast, drive to Yol Valley National Park (2.5 hours), cradled between the foothills of the Altai Mountains. An ancient river carved this surprisingly green valley. Now, its remnant streams create ice formations that sometimes persist as late as July, making a strange contrast to the surrounding desert. A walk through the valley allows you to discover habitat for indigenous vulture-like lammergeiers, Altai snowcocks, ibex, yaks and Argali mountain sheep. Enjoy a picnic lunch including a traditional Mongolian barbecue (<em>horhog</em>) Return tothe ger camp for dinner and overnight.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 12 Gegeet Valley / Hongoryn Els</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Anticipating another day of exploring the spectacular panoramas of the world’s northernmost desert, drive overland (2 hours) to Gegeet Valley, habitat of the elusive snow leopard. After a picnic lunch, continue driving (2 hours) to the towering sand dunes of Hongoryn Els, which run 60 miles alongside the Gobi Altai Mountain range. These dunes, reaching upwards of 2,500 feet, are the Gobi’s most magnificent sand dunes and due to their isolation, the secret of this area’s beauty has been kept safe for thousands of years. Enjoy sunset shooting at the dunes. Overnight in gers.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 13 Hongoryn Els / Bulagtai</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">At sunrise early in the morning, spend time shooting at the dunes and camels. After lunch, drive back to the ger camp at Bulagtai. In the late afternoon, enjoy a ride on Bactrian (two-humped) camels. Overnight in gers.</span><br /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 14 Ulaanbaatar</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Fly to Ulaanbaatar in the morning. After a wrap-up of the workshop the afternoon is free for last minute sightseeing. In the evening, enjoy a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and <em>hoomi </em>(throat) singers, followed by dinner at a fine local restaurant.Overnight at hotel.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Day 15 - Departure.</strong></span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><em>Refund Policy</em><br /> As my workshops are structured for small groups, I rely on your attendance to organize many of the workshops’ logistics. Additionally most of the international workshops require a deposit at time of registration and full payment up to 60 days prior to beginning of the reservations. If for any reason you decide to no longer attend the workshop, please notify me and I will return the deposit less a $400 cancellation fee. If you cancel between 120 and 90 days prior to the workshop I will retain $800. If the notification is made less than 90 days prior to the start of the workshop no monies will be refunded.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">If the workshop is cancelled by the organizers because of lack of registration, a full refund will be made.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Please note that in case of exceptional and unforeseeable circumstances such as hurricanes, earthquakes, major floods, tsunami, a war or governments' change of policies in the countries I produce workshops and seminars, I will only offer as a refund a new workshop, equal to the value of this workshop, in any of the other venues during that same calendar year. No other forms of refunds will be available.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">As always, we strongly suggest travel insurance that gives good coverage for most circumstances including personal health issues that might occur with you or your family. It is also advised that all check their health insurance to make sure it covers you out-of-country.</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Barbara Nelson</span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><b><a href="#TOP" style="color: rgb(38, 47, 52) !important;"><strong>back to top</strong></a></b></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><a name="mali"></a> </strong></span></p> </div> <div style="text-align: center; "> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>MALI - The Jewel in East Africa's Crown</strong></span><br /> </div> <div style="text-align: center; "> <strong>A small group photography workshop. November 30 - December 15, 2012<br /> Produced by Barbara Nelson and Taught by Maynard Switzer</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center; "> </div> <div style="text-align: center; "> <strong><img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/malimen.jpg" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; width: 500px; height: 333px; " /><br /> <span style="font-size:12px;"><em>Photo Maynard Switzer</em></span></strong><br /> </div> <div> Mali sits in the heart of a territory that was once home to Africa's greatest empires and still resonates its rich history through the story of its deserts and rivers. The lucrative trade routes of the Sahara once made the region among the world’s richest. The Niger one of the grand old rivers of Africa, is still the lifeblood of the country. Not far from the riverbank, the extraordinary Falaise de Bandiagara rises up from the plains, and shelters one of West Africa’s most intriguing peoples – the Dogon, whose villages and complex cultural rituals still cling to the edge of rocky cliffs. </div> <div> </div> <div> All of Mali is alive with a fascinating cultural mix of peoples, from the nomadic Tuareg people of the Sahara to the Niger fishing societies of the Bozo. As a result, everywhere you go there are fascinating ceremonies, world-famous musical traditions with strong roots in the local soil, and traditional cultures, all accessible to travelers.</div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center; "> <img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/maliwomen.jpg" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; width: 500px; height: 333px; " /><br /> <strong><span style="font-size: 12px; "><em>Photo Maynard Switzer</em></span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> During this "rolling workshop" we will learn how to capture images of people acting naturally, doing what they normally do. Even if they pause for a portrait, we want them to do it in the most natural way and not let the presence of the camera change the situation. We will work with each photographer daily while shooting and regular group critiques as each day allows. </div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>DATES</strong>: November 30 - December 15, 2012</div> <div> <strong>FEE</strong>: $5800.00. Single Supplement $400.</div> <div> <strong>RESERVATIONS:</strong> bnelson2@earthlink.net.</div> <div> 50% deposit to hold reservation. Check, bank or money order payable to Barbara Nelson</div> <div> <strong>Mail to</strong>: Barbara Nelson, 340 Haven Avenue (3J), New York, New York 10033</div> <div> <strong>Balance due</strong> by August 15, 2012</div> <div> <strong>Workshop limited to 8 people.</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> The fee includes all land accommodations and transportation (including one short flight), breakfast and dinner (most lunches), guides, tips, local fees. It does not include your international flight to/from Bamako, Visa or other travel documents, drinks and personal expenses.</div> <div> </div> <div> A list of suggested equipment and other travel needs will be emailed to all who are in the workshop. This workshop is for photographers who have a good working knowledge of their cameras, and who want to go further with their photography.</div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center; "> <img alt="" src="/users/barbaranelson/malibuilding.jpg" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; width: 500px; height: 316px; " /></div> <div style="text-align: center; "> <strong><span style="font-size: 12px; "><em>Photo Maynard Switzer</em></span></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>ITINERARY:</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> The Group will meet in Bamako to explore the capitol for a couple days before starting to travel into the countryside, being aware of spontaneous opportunities along the way. </div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>Day 01</strong>/Fri, Nov 30: Arrive Bamako / transfer to hotel </div> <div> <strong>Day 02</strong>/Sat, Dec 01: All day visit Bamako </div> <div> <strong>Day 03</strong>/Sun, Dec 02: drive to Djenne -- </div> <div> <strong>Day 04</strong>/Mon, Dec 03: Visit Djenne (market day) -- </div> <div> <strong>Day 05</strong>/Tues, Dec 04: Visit the surrounding villages of SENOSSA and SIRIMOU / mid-afternoon, drive to Mopti – </div> <div> <strong>Day 06</strong>/Wed, Dec 05: Morning visit Mopti / afternoon pinasse excursion –</div> <div> <strong>Day 07</strong>/Thurs, Dec 06: 08h45 flight from Mopti to Timbuktu / arrive at 09h45 / visit Timbuktu – </div> <div> <strong>Day 08</strong>/Fri, Dec 07: All day visit Timbuktu </div> <div> <strong>Day 09</strong>/Sat, Dec 08: Drive through the Reserve de Douentza to Hombori </div> <div> <strong>Day 10</strong>/Sun, Dec 09: Visit Hombori / 2-5 hr drive to Douentza / late lunch & short visit / continue to Yendouma (Dagon Village)</div> <div> <strong>Day 11</strong>/Mon, Dec 10: Visit 3 Yougas – Ireli – Tireli –in Dogon village</div> <div> <strong>Day 12</strong>/Tues, Dec 11: Tireli-Ende-Teli – arrive Bandiagara at the end of the day – </div> <div> <strong>Day 13</strong>/Wed, Dec 12: Visit nearby plateau villages of Songho, Indelou, Begnimato /return to Bandiagara at end of day –</div> <div> <strong>Day 14</strong>/Thurs, Dec 13: Drive to Segou via Niongono </div> <div> <strong>Day 15</strong>/Fri, Dec 14: Morning visit Segou / afternoon Niger river excursion to the pottery village of Kalabougou–</div> <div> <strong>Day 16</strong>/Sat, Dec 15: Morning 3-hr drive to Bamako / free afternoon / dayrooms at Hotel Tamana - after early dinner, transfer to airport for departure flight</div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>NOTE</strong>: The itinerary may be adjusted by the organizers at anytime should new opportunities become available that will enhance the workshop.</div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>Refund Policy</strong>:</div> <div> As my workshops are structured for small groups, I rely on your attendance to organize many of the workshops' logistics. Additionally most of the international workshops require a deposit at time of registration and full payment 60 days prior to the beginning of the reservations. If for any reason you decide to no longer attend the workshop, please notify me and I will return the deposit less a $600 cancellation fee. If you cancel between 120 and 90 days prior to the workshop I will retain $900. If the notification is made less than 90 days prior to the start of the workshop no monies will be refunded.</div> <div> </div> <div> If the workshop is cancelled by the organizers because of lack of registration, a full refund will be made.</div> <div> </div> <div> Please note that in case of exceptional and unforeseeable circumstances such as hurricanes, earthquakes, major floods, tsunami, a war or governments' change of policies in the countries I produce workshops and seminars, I will only offer as a refund a new workshop, equal to the value of this workshop, in any of the other venues during that same calendar year, or within a 12 month period. No other forms of refunds will be available.</div> <div> As always, we strongly suggest travel insurance that gives good coverage for most circumstances including personal health issues that might occur with you or your family. It is also advised that all check their health insurance to make sure it covers you out-of-country.</div> <div> </div> <div> Barbara Nelson</div> <div> </div> <div> Maynard Switzer has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. He received his early training at the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and upon graduation apprenticed for the legendary Richard Avedon in New York City. He then went on to open his own studio specializing in beauty and fashion photography, working for a very diverse group of advertising, design and editorial clients. He broadened his creative horizons to peruse travel, portrait and documentary photography. </div> <div> </div> <div> Maynard is currently working on a personal project documenting cultures around the world that are fast disappearing in the face of globalization. His work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar Magazine, Geo Lino Magazine, Nikon World. Many of his photographs are also in the hands of private collectors. He writes a monthly Travel column for Shutterbug Magazine & teaches at the International Center of Photography and, privately, small group workshops. Member ASMP</div> <div> www.maynardswitzer.com | http://thetravelphotographer.blogspot.com</div> <div> </div> <div> Barbara Nelson, photographer and journalist, produces workshops, programs and events for the visual arts community.<br /> Member: ASMP, PWP, WICI, NOMAA</div> <div> <strong><a href="http://www.barbaranelson.com">www.barbaranelson.com</a></strong> | <strong><a href="http://barbaranelsonblog.com">barbaranelsonblog.com</a></strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <strong style="color: rgb(38, 47, 52) !important; "><a href="#TOP" style="color: rgb(38, 47, 52) !important;">back to top</a></strong></div> </font></span><br>
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