NEWS RELEASE - Exotissimo Travel Launch Specialist Photography Workshops in ASIA led by International Photographer.
Exotissimo Travel Launch Specialist Photography
Workshops in ASIA led by International Photographer
See below the official release:
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(Bangkok, 19 January 2012) Exotissimo Travel, Asia’s leading DMC has unveiled a collection of niche photography workshop tours covering four top destinations in Southeast Asia. Each tour lasts between 6 – 10 days and is hosted by international photographer Gunther Deichmann who passes on his expertise in the field.
This novel selection of tours are open to all ages and abilities with professional photographer Gunther Deichmann teaching new techniques from basic to advanced over the course of each. It’s a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and gain first hand tutorial as you practice new methods. Gunther’s passion and friendly approach make his tours extremely popular and there is no doubt this series will prove just as well-liked.
All the essential elements of photography are covered with guests leaving confident in knowing how to compose the perfect shot. With over 30 years experience as a professional photographer, Gunther has worked in more than 25 countries with his camera and travelled extensively in Asia. His existing knowledge of the people and places means no time is wasted on these tours.
It's a rare opportunity to explore the unique cultural practices of a country while gaining insight into the architecture and heritage of a destination that few tourists see. The chance for spectacular photographic opportunities is unrivaled in these tours while also witnessing dramatic landscapes and meeting intriguing people that make remarkable subjects.
Gunther said, “I am delighted to be working with Exotissimo on these unique photography workshop tours. Each destination covered has its own distinctive qualities and cultural practices that we expose ourselves to, capturing the essence with our cameras while learning new techniques along the way.”
Ranging from 6 to 10 days, Exo are covering four of the most desired destinations in these photography workshops. This includes the alluring Vietnam, raw and charming Myanmar, stunningly beautiful Cambodia and enchanting Laos.
Click the LINKS to see the itineraries.
These tours have been designed by photographers with astounding photographic opportunities at every turn. They also encompass Exo’s philosophy of connecting with the people and culture of a place, as they take guests to many areas off the well trodden tourist path and into local areas where its possible to interact with villagers and learn about their way of life.
Gunther is also available for private tours. Please use contact details below for further details.
About Exotissimo Travel
Exotissimo Travel is a premier destination management company that specializes in tailor made tours in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan. Established in 1993, the company is now a network of 17 locally based offices staffing over 550 travel professionals, with sales offices in Florida, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and Melbourne.
For more information, please contact:
Exotissimo Travel Group – Head Office
Tel: (66 2) 633 9060
Email: marketing@exotissimo.com
Travel Photography: The story behind the photos, female Elephants dress up for the occasion, kaleidoscope of colors Rajasthan, India.
The story behind the photos…
female Elephants dress up for the occasion.
The envy look…female Elephant full body make-up, Jaipur, India
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Fancy meeting an Elephant in a beauty parlor, now that would be something right, but this is what happen in Jaipur with the exception the parlor is outside.
Who is going to be the prettiest today? Elephant body decor,
Jaipur, India
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During the Jaipur Elephant Festival Elephants turn into a kaleidoscope of colors not only decorated with body paint but also with elaborate glittering materials made form cloth.
Some of these majestic animals are covered from head to toe literally, ready for the yearly parade in Jaipur that is held and coincide with the Holi Festival. (festival of colors)
In India Elephants are regarded very precious since the old days and this is well illustrated in the Hindu Mythology.
The modern look...Elephant body decor, Jaipur, India
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According to some legends at the time of ‘Samudra Manthan’ when demons and Gods were busy in churning the ocean Gods were fortunate to receive an elephant called “Airavata” which later became the divine vehicle (vahana) of India
Since then the Elephant has become a symbol of royalty in Indian culture and many festivals are associated with it.
Jaipur Elephant Festival is perhaps the only festival where Elephants are given prime importance.
Lady in blue… Elephant body decor, Jaipur, India
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Flirting with me… Elephant body decor, Jaipur, India
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"Elephants cute manicured toe's", Jaipur, India
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During the festival, Jaipur comes alive with elephants, dancers and musicians, which draw visitors from all over the world. The elephants parading their decorated trunks and tusks however the most noticeable feature of this festival is that all Elephants who take part in this festival are female Elephants.
So there you have it, even in the Elephant world females go to the Beauty Parlor and dress up in the best attire for the occasion.
Besides having a raging bull in the crowed could spoil all the fun and festivities.
Wow…what a nice behind… Elephant decor Jaipur, India
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If you like to experience this amazing kaleidoscope of colors and roam around those gorgeous female Elephants then why don’t you join us on our GD Photo Workshop in 2013.
Part of our itinerary is Jaipur before leaving for Jodhpur the Blue City and the Thar Desert with its Camels.
For more info please Click this LINK.
Pls. Note: All images have been processed with Aperture 3 no other software or Photoshop has been used.
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What a pretty girl…ready for the big day…
Elephant decor Jaipur, India
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Discover & Explore ASIA with GD Photo Workshops: Updated Calendar & site for 2012 & 2013
Updated Calendar & GD Photo Workshop Site for
2012 and 2013.
We are pleased to announce a complete update and revised Calendar for 2012 & 2013 on our GD Photo Workshop Site. Added new destinations and exciting places like Indonesia-Australia plus additional special Myanmar tours.
All 2012 dates are confirmed, our itineraries and full details are available upon request or by our agent's Exotissimo website. We're traveling to some places rarely visited by others, hence making our workshops more unique and flexible that makes a lifetime experience for you to remember.
Take for example our new and next Myanmar Journey in 2012 - this Special Trip was designed by Photographers for Photographers.
June 29 - July 09, 2012 - 11 special days of pure adventure and amazing photography.
Max. of 10 Participants only
On this journey we will explore the remote parts of the country but also some of the known places. We promise that this will be a very exciting and special trip.
For more info and details please CLICK this LINK.
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Travel Photography: One beautiful afternoon at the U Beins Teak Wood Bridge, Myanmar
Just one beautiful afternoon in Amarapura,
Mandalay, Myanmar.
Thank you for your continuous support, wishing you all
a very Happy New Year!
It was during our last GD Photo Workshop near Mandalay in Myanmar when we visited the U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in Amarapura at sunset. What a beautiful afternoon it turned out to be, blessed and lucky with the weather we encountered some stunning light right up to dusk.
U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in Amarapura, Myanmar
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The 1.2 km wooden footbridge (longest teak bridge in the world) built by the mayor U Bein salvaging the unwanted teak columns from the old palace during the move to Mandalay.
U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in Amarapura, Myanmar
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Local boatman at the U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in
Amarapura, Myanmar
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Join us for another breathtaking journey through Myanmar on our upcoming GD Photo Workshop in June 2012, visiting not only the well known places but also more remote parts of this truly amazing Country.
Please check for more information and complete itinerary with our exclusive travel agent & partner EXOTISSIMO Website.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in Amarapura, Myanmar
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U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in Amarapura, Myanmar
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For our other published destinations: Sri Lanka - Central India - Bhutan - Vietnam - Laos & Cambodia please CLICK this LINK our Photo Workshop Calendar in ASIA for 2012
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U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in Amarapura, Myanmar
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Local boatman near the U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in
Amarapura, Myanmar
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U Beins Teak Wood Bridge in Amarapura, Myanmar
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View more images from Myanmar and other destinations in my Photoshelter Archives & Galleries, please click this LINK
Photography: Singapore ONE ASIA round up & latest NEWS on the Adventure GD Photo Workshops Asia.
Singapore ONE ASIA - Images of Asia round up
& the latest on GD Photo Workshops in ASIA.
A quick round up from my recent trip to Singapore where I attended the ONE ASIA festival as a speaker and Judge for the Images without Borders together with Michael Yamashita and Steve McCurry.
Besides the event I caught up also with good old friends, in particular Michael Freeman who I had not seen for a very long time.
It was great to go back in time at breakfast in our Hotel or during some quiet moments at the event.
But I also caught up with some of my Photo Workshop Students and friends in particle Christina Feldt from Germany and Chia Loy Chuan with his charming wife from Singapore.
Thanks to Christina and Loy for taken some of the photos during the event.
My gratitude to John Thet, Publisher of Asian Geographic Magazine and Organizer of the ONE ASIA Event for inviting me again this year.
Thanks also to the staff at Asian Geographic Magazine for taken care of behind the scenes and assisting me throughout the event.
I also found the time to get my last roll of film (Ektachrome) processed and scanned in Singapore, I post an interesting article about this exercise shortly.
There is also more NEWS on our Adventure Travel GD Photo Workshops with EXOTISSIMO for 2012.
For the Itineraries, info and the latest updates please click the photos or the LINKS below. Testimonials from previous participants.
Myanmar 2012, this is going to be an amazing &
very special Journey.
Travel Adventure GD Photo Workshops now with Exotissimo, Myanmar & Indochina 2012, plus One Asia Event Singapore.
Travel Adventure GD Photo Workshops now
with Exotissimo, Myanmar & Indochina.
The Itinerary for 2012…
plus the ONE ASIA Event in Singapore.
I am currently in Singapore as a Guest speaker (Geographical Travel Photography) for the ONE ASIA Images of Asia Festival hosted and organized by the Asian Geographic Magazine .
Also I am part of the Live Judging together with Steve McCurry and Michael Yamashita on December 10 for this years Images without Borders Photo competition.
So, if you in Singapore please drop by the Suntec Center and join us for this years ONE ASIA Festival.
Furthermore we have been notified this morning that our Itinerary for Indochina: LAOS - VIETNAM - CAMBODIA
and Myanmar is now available at the Exotissimo website, our NEW Partner for the GD Photo Workshops in Asia. Click the LINKS for details.
We've worked out some amazing destinations within these Countries for more info click on the LINKS or the images above.
NOTE: There are still a couple of spots available for Sri Lanka - Central India and Bhutan in 2012 (for Bhutan only 2 more spots avail.) for more info pls click this LINK.
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Travel Photography: Twelve Asian faces from 2011; thoughtful, bizarre, happy and sad plus one sleepy. See you soon at the ONE ASIA Festival Singapore.
Twelve Asian faces from 2011…
thoughtful, bizarre, happy, sad + one sleepy.
India 2011
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In a few more days 2011 is coming to an end and I am now preparing for my last trip this year to Singapore, leaving in a couple of days.
I am part again of the ONE ASIA Festival - Celebrate the Images of Asia as a Speaker and Judge for the Asia Without Borders Photo Competition.
I am really looking forward to catch up again with Michael Yamashita who was there also last year, and get together with Steve McCurry, Michael Freeman and Manuel Librodo plus many others, and of course with some good old friends.
Hope to see some of you there; for detailed information on the ONE ASIA FESTIVAL please click the LINKS.
But before I report from Singapore (I know the connection will be fine this time) I like to share with you some images taken in 2011, people from Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar.
“The bizarre, happy and sad.” People of all walks of life; their culture, tradition and every day life.
Nepal 2011
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India 2011
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India 2011
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Sri Lanka 2011
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Myanmar 2011
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Sri Lanka 2011
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Cambodia 2011
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Myanmar 2011
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Myanmar 2011
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Myanmar 2011
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THINK! Nepal 2011
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Just one more…and sleepy.
Myanmar 2011
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PLEASE NOTE:
Check our updated GD PhotoWorkshop Calendar for 2012, with exciting and new destinations throughout ASIA.
http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page1/calendar.html
Adventure Travel Photography: Tourists to the rescue…& another Deja Vu at Tham Theung Caves, Laos
The endless Journey Continues…
Working with what you've got…even Tourists come in
handy sometimes, the story behind the photos.
During our recent GD Photo Workshop in Laos we visited the Pak Ou caves overlooking the Mekong River some 25 km from Luang Prabang in Laos; it is here where the mouth of the River Ou meets the mighty Mekong.
A group of caves on the left side of the Mekong river, about two hours boat ride upstream from Luang Prabang.
I had visited the lower cave called Tham Ting (lower cave) some 20 years ago and with the exception of more tourists swarming around and more Buddha statues were deposited, little had changed over the years.
Hundreds of Buddha statues and relics in all shape and sizes have been brought here over many years by loyal Buddhist devotees.
Mind you 20 years ago I was the only visitor to this cave and actually could crawl around more easily, but that is not possible anymore.
20 years ago Pak Ou Caves Tham Ting (lower cave)
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It is a difficult task to shoot or create interesting Images when so many Tourist get in the way…
but I guess they also have the right to be there.
Oh my… I am so glad I visited this place 20 years ago…
hmmm sounds a bit selfish.
Pak Ou Caves Tham Ting (lower cave) Sept. 2011
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After about 45 minutes our Group decided to move on to the upper cave Tham Theung in the hope for better shooting conditions. I had never been to this cave before and someone told us it is some 150 steps up…ha, ha, it felt more like 300 steps.
After some puffing and sweating we made it… only to find out, there is zero light insight. Oh boy…did I sweat and puff for nothing?
With no Tripod and only the little pop up flash on my Nikon D300s (left my D700 in the boat and was in no mood to climb the stairs again) I thought this is going to be a tough one, besides this cave was big.
Upper Cave Tham Theung - Sept. 2011
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But luck was on our side, at the entrance of the cave a local woman selling flashlights for hire to Tourists. Upon entering the cave I realized that even with these flashlights there is no way of getting any decent images…
I almost gave up, when all of a sudden a large group of Italian Tourist appeared, all equipped with the for hire flashlights; and for sure a good business day for the local lady at the entrance, ha, ha.
Upper Cave Tham Theung - Sept. 2011
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The only thing left for me to do… finding a suitable “Tripod” a crack, a ledge, anything on the cave wall facing the right direction.
I got it… jammed the camera into a crack, pushed hard and holding on (you might end up with a few scratches on your Camera but other then that, it works, besides holding your breath) now I instructed my assistant Arj to shine his torch towards the temple area.
There was also Mojan left behind from our Group, who at the time of the exposure was still wondering around and exploring the cave; of course this added a bit of extra light too.
Upper Cave Tham Theung - Sept. 2011
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But I still did not get enough light for a good and usable shot… then the Italian Tourists entered the cave and came to my rescue… shining their flashlights in all direction…wow and thank you.
I left the shutter open for about 4 seconds and let the Tourists paint the cave for me with their flashlights.
I might mention that my ISO setting was not very high either, I try to avoid using super high ISO setting whenever possible.
My setting for most of these shots: Focal Lengths 18mm, 640 ISO f/5.6 and varying the exposure between 4 and 6 sec. bracketing my exposure as much as possible and NO flash.
So there you have it, sometimes Tourist’s do come in very handy and in this case they added also scale to the image.
On the other hand how could I have done these shots 20 years ago? There were no Tourists and the upper cave was off limits...
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Adventure Travel Photography: The Students Work from the GD Photo Workshops Laos-Cambodia & Myanmar.
The Students Work; from the GD Photo Workshops
in Laos-Cambodia & Myanmar.
Click on the image above or the LINKS for all the Students Work.
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I keep this text very brief today and rather let the Images do the talking, we have ask our participants to select their personal favored Photos from the last three workshops.
They made their selection without any interference or adjustments by my assistant or myself.
The images posted had been sent to us and we posted them unaltered the way we received them, we only resized them to make them fit for the web.
Please do respect the copyright of all the persons who submitted their images and refrain from copying any images in any way. Thank You.
All of the participants did real well, in particular some our newbies surprised me pleasantly.
Enjoy the photos from the participants who at times had to work very hard to create these cool images.
We have also updated the testimonials and our GD Photo Workshop site with a new announcement in the Calendar for a very special Myanmar GD Photo Workshop in 2012.
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Adventure Travel Photography: Behind the Scene from the GD PhotoWorkshop Laos-Cambodia-Myanmar
It started all with…
Johnny Depp En route to Bangkok.
Click on Johnny above or the LINKS but please NOTE since we done some major updates on my Blog and the GD Photo Workshop site you might have to REFRESH your Browser in order for you to see the latest images.
The Photos from Behind the Scenes are now uploaded and ready for viewing…the action, the fun from all these super nice participants in the field covering Laos-Cambodia and Myanmar.
Uploaded also some of the Testimonials from our last Journey.
Their work (The Students Work) will also be up in about a week and I keep you posted when this is done, but from what I have seen already there are some very nice images amongst them…in short, everybody did real well.
But now enjoy the fun part "Behind The Scene"… and as mention above, it all started with Johnny Depp on my way to Bangkok with Arj and David entertaining myself with the iPhone and my little Leica on the way.
The photos Behind the Scene are not in any particular order, taken by my self, Arj and by some of the participants using what ever camera was handy at the time, from iPhones, point and shoot and DSLR's.
You might take also note that we have moved the “Behind the Scene” and “The Students Work” now to the GD Photo Workshop pages and removed it from my Blog.
Everything is under one roof now and we can leave the previous workshop pages active, which would not have been possible on my Blog.
Thanks again to all the participants who joined my last Journey Through Color &Time. They came from Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, USA, Philippines, Spain, Germany and Australia.
Ladies first…Christina and Vi. The Boys: Bob, Tony, David, Bebet, Mojan, Rod, Loy and Richard and Arj my trusted assistant. (Thanks for your tireless help in Laos and Cambodia unfortunately you could not make it with us to Myanmar)
We did a lot of very cool photography…but more so had a lot of fun and that is what Photography should be.
As a reminder we have finalized also our next Workshops for Sri Lanka – Central India and Bhutan and have only few more spots available.
We have scheduled also an additional Very Special Workshop for Myanmar for the end of June 2012; full details will be announced shortly.
Until very soon, GD
Laos-Cambodia-Myanmar, the first post after a long Journey with the Travel Adventure GD Photo Workshops.
For todays post only a collage but soon I upload all the separate photos from "Behind The Scene" & also the "Students Work."
Ouch…it has been more then 6 weeks since my last Blog post but the last Journey was a long one, traveling in areas with non-or poor Internet connection.
Then I got home and had to shake of a bad cold for a week. But to be honest, I survived without the net nicely and had more time on the road creating images and looking after my Photo Workshop participants in Laos-Cambodia and Myanmar.
Before I go into more details let me first thank all of the participants who joined my last Journey Through Color and Time.
Thanks to: Ladies first… Christina and Vi. Now the Boys: Bob, Tony, David, Bebet, Mojan, Rod, Mojan, Loy and Richard and Arj my trusted assistant. (Thanks for your tireless help in Laos and Cambodia unfortunately you could not make it with us to Myanmar)
It was a wonderful group and most of them joined all three destinations covering Laos-Cambodia and Myanmar by road and air. It was an adventure for sure, with very rough roads in Laos and Myanmar, monsoon rain drenched us or the scorching sun hit us in Myanmar.
All in search for the ultimate image, but everybody hang in there. Well, I might add we had some veteran amongst us who travelled and participated in previous workshops with me, e.g..
Like the never tiring Tony, David or the energetic Loy…but even the new comers did extremely well, in particular Mojan who constantly was on the move even during our stop over in Bangkok prior departure for Yangon.
But I also like to thank all the great people, we photographed (without them no images) and of course my gratitude to our Guides and Drivers through out the Journey who made our travel so much easier and pleasant.
My special thanks also to Alexia and all the staff from Exotissimo who have done a superb job, the staff and management from the Satri House in Luang Prabang, Laos (what an amazing place) and of course to the Heritage Suites Hotel and Heritage Adventures in Siem Reap Cambodia.
Left: The cool Telephones in our rooms at the Satri House, Luang Prabang, Laos, they still work real good believe me.
Right: The super tasty Cake at the Heritage Suites Hotel, thanks again and to Rod who took that shot, somehow Arj was missing in action at that very moment.
I might mention, this year was very special in many ways; for 20 years I have been traveling to Cambodia and 5 Years of the GD Photo Workshops with the Heritage Suites Hotel in Siem Reap (they surprised me with a super cool “Birthday Cake” on our last night) yummy… I can still taste it…and Mojan could not help himself and had three slices, mind you it was a real big Cake.
Buddhist blessing ceremony for our Group at the Heritage Suites Hotel poolside.Thanks Arj for taken these shots.
Then there was the fantastic and real Buddhist blessing Ceremony at the Poolside at the Heritage that really made our last day, thank you so much for everything.
2011 was also my return to Laos after 20 years and Myanmar after 12 years, a very special meaning for me, detailed articles will follow with impressions and changes after so many years.
Well, almost an UN gathering with participants from Spain, Germany, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and the USA. This was particular evident in the evenings during our critic and assessment of the daily assignments.
I am preparing now the photos from “Behind the Scene” (some very funny ones again) and of course “The Students Work”, a selection from each and everyone’s favorite take.
You might take also note that we have moved the “Behind the Scene” and “The Students Work” now to the GD Photo Workshop pages and removed it from my Blog.
Everything is under one roof now and we leave also the previous workshop pages active, which would not have been possible on my Blog.
Check the LINKS above; the latest ones will be up soon as mention above.
We also managed to update my Home Page on my main website with new photos and the SE Asia 4 Gallery has now been completed with some of the latest images.
A complete selection of recent images from all three destinations are also available on PhotoShelter within the next week or so, I keep you posted.
Of course it goes without saying Aperture 3 performed fantastic and non of my images have been processed using PS…all the way Aperture.
Plus stay tuned for some interesting articles on my Blog, which I try to post soon, starting with Laos. Ha, ha I am connected again running a good speed Internet connection…
As a reminder we’re finalizing right now our next Workshops for Sri Lanka – Central India and Bhutan and have only few more spots available.
We have scheduled also an additional very special Workshop for Myanmar for the end of June 2012; full details will be announced shortly.
Until very soon…and no more six week breaks for a while.
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Photography: How I love this Quote by Ernst Haas & so fitting prior my Journey to Laos - Cambodia & Myanmar
Through the car window… using the iPhone & my little
Leica, plus my favorite Quote by Ernst Haas.
Through the Taxi window with the iPhone, Manila Philippines
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Finished the last Aperture 3 advanced tutorial at the Power Mac Center last week, got some important meetings out of my way and now the TIME has come…the packing has started (mind you very light) for our Cultural - Archaeological, Travel and Adventure GD Photo Workshops to Laos - Cambodia and Myanmar.
I report whenever possible but my Blog Posts will be a bit thin from now on, however I try to stay in touch via Facebook and Twitter.
Through the car window with the iPhone, street vendor during heavy
rain selling Sampaguita ... the national flower of the
Philippines, Manila Philippines
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With the iPhone, on the road from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
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In todays post, definitely the last one prior my departure (next one I have no clue from where) I have chosen only images taken with my iPhone and my little Leica D-Lux 4 which are my companion most of the time and the reason for my favorite quote by Ernst Haas; read the complete story below:
Street Children - through the Taxi window with my little Leica,
Manila Philippines
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Ernst Haas commented on this in a workshop in 1985:
Two laddies from Nova Scotia had made a huge effort to be there and were great Leica fans, worked in a camera store, saved to have them and held Ernst on high for being a Leica user (although he used Nikons on his Marlboro shoots, when the chips were down).
About four days into the workshop, he finally maxxed out on the Leica adoration these kids displayed, and in the midst of a discussion, when one of them asked one more question aimed at establishing the superiority of Wetzlar;
Ernst said, "Leica, schmeica. The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Nobody talked about Leica, Nikon, Canon or any other brand of camera equipment for the rest of the workshop.
He also said, "Best wide-angle lens? 'Two steps backward' and 'look for the ah-ha'."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Haas
Street Children - through the Taxi window with my little Leica,
Manila Philippines
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Street Children cleaning the car windows for a few centavos -
through the Taxi window with my little Leica,
Manila Philippines
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Just one more…
Ferme le Lundi - French for "Closed on Monday"
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Yep, that is me in 1992 outside a French Cafe in Phnom Penh and my first visit to Cambodia covering a story on the Mekong River for Animan Magazine, no digital…no laptops, etc. just the good old film…and a bit younger mind you. Since then I have been visiting Cambodia almost yearly, continuously discovering the undiscovered…
and definitely Ferme Le Lundi!
Now the endless Journey continuos…until soon from where ever I might be…GD.
Travel Photography: Asian Geographic Passport just published a cool article & soon reporting from Laos, Cambodia & Myanmar
Shoot it! People & Culture in Asian
Geographic Passport Magazine August 2011
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larger view and the pdf file, click on SPREADS.
Asian Geographic Passport Magazine has just published an article on People & Culture, Tips and tricks on travel Photography, for more info and other interesting articles get your copy now. (August Issue 2011)
This will also be one of my last Blog posts before I am leaving for Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, not enough time while on the road and some areas have non or very poor internet connection. However I try to update everybody via my iPhone on Facebook and Twitter now and then. Of course and this goes without saying, I try my very best to post an update here on my Blog when ever it is possible…the endless Journey continuos.
Shortly we start our last major GD Photo Workshops for 2011 to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar and for those who could not make it (we're fully booked) check out my report/Blog posts on my return with photos from behind the scenes and selected image by our participants. For previous photos behind the scene, testimonials and photos by the participant click the LINKS.
For information on all our GD Photo Workshops in 2012 use this link.
An exciting Journey just around the corner with some very cool surprises and announcements along the way, not to mention our 5th year anniversary in Cambodia which we celebrate at the Heritage Suites Hotel our base in Siem Reap.
Thanks and welcome to our NEW Partner in Asia EXOTISSIMO,
more information about this very exciting news very soon. 
Laos is going to be amazing with its mountains and spectacular scenery and our base in Luang Prabang at the Satri House, in Cambodia we venture into some of the lesser know areas by 4x4 wheel drives, then in Myanmar we have a the full moon with us in Bagan and on the Inle Lake intercepting a very cool Burmese festival along the way.
Thanks again to all my participants for joining this Workshop and I am sure all of them getting ready and excited now to discover the undiscovered.
Our new mini Poster available as pdf upon request.
If I don't find the time anymore for another post prior my departure pls. stay tuned or check your Twitter and Facebook for updates via my iPhone.
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Preview of three amazing destinations; Laos - Cambodia - Myanmar, with the GD Photo Workshops Asia.
Laos - Cambodia - Myanmar…
three amazing destinations with the GD Photo Workshops.
Hill Tribes at the Thai-Lao Border
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Hill Tribes at the Thai-Lao Border
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September is only around the corner before we set off to another adventure, traveling from Thailand on the 22nd by road to Laos, from here we go overland to Luang Prabang exploring this amazing country by road.
I have included some photos from my previous trip to Northern Thailand and Laos, images I took on assignment covering the Mekong River for Animan Magazine in Switzerland, a three month Journey many years ago and taken on Kodachrome film.
After about a week in Laos we travel from Luang Prabang by plane to Pakse and then again by road to Siem Reap in Cambodia for our second GD Photo Workshop.
BTW this is our 5th anniversary for our workshops in Cambodia and I am sure we find some time to celebrate it with some drinks at our Base the Heritage Suites Hotel. After Siem Reap we hit the road again to Battambang where we spend our remaining days in Cambodia exploring this amazing town with its french colonial buildings and the surrounding areas including a trip to Phnom Ek and the Killing Caves.
After Battambang some participants will join me for the road trip from Siem Reap to Bangkok, here we wait for others to arrive before we fly out two days later to Myanmar for some 10 days… discovering the undiscovered.
I am sure everybody is getting excited by now, including myself for this truly adventures Journey soon to start in Bangkok, only a few more weeks and we're on the road.
I am also happy to announce that we're fully booked for all three workshops and for those who missed out this time please check our Calendar for 2012, exotic destinations are planned to Sri Lanka - Central India - Bhutan (for Bhutan only two more spots available) Tibet - Mongolia and later in the year Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia (for this one we have worked out a very special Itinerary, this one will be awesome). We're also taking bookings now for Sri Lanka-Central India and Bhutan.
For more info, testimonials from previous participants, behind the scenes, students photos, bookings/reservations and Calendar just click the LINKS, thank you.
My thanks to all our partners who have been instrumental in preparing and organizing some of theses difficult destinations; Alexia from Exotissimo Travel Thailand and Laos, The Heritage Suites Hotel Relais & Chateaux and The Heritage Adventures in Cambodia and the Satri House Relais & Chateaux in Laos.
But most of all my sincere thanks to all the participants who are coming from the USA, Australia, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the Philippines…almost a United Nations gathering…ha, ha.
Of course once on the road I try and report from our locations and update my Blog, but that depends on the internet connection and speed, however you can follow me on Facebook and Twitter for some short updates via my iPhone.
Laos
Laos has a rich history stretching back 10,000 years. At its height, it ruled over present day Laos and much of neighboring northern Thailand. Landlocked and laid-back, it’s a unique spin on the Southeast Asia experience.
Luang Prabang, Laos
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Luang Prabang, Laos
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Here Buddhism permeates every facet of life, change comes slowly, and cities bed down early. The perfect place to break from office politics or put a pause in a hyperactive travel agenda, this land of mountain, mists and untamed natural beauty tempts with unrivaled peace and serenity.
Open your heart, open your mind, and let the genuine faith and generous hospitality of Laos replenish your soul.
Cambodia
Situated on the Indochinese peninsula, Cambodia is bordered by Thailand and Laos on the North and Vietnam on the East and south. The Gulf of Thailand is off the western coast. The size of Missouri, the country consists chiefly of a large alluvial plain ringed by mountains with the Mekong River to the East. The plain is revolved around Lake Tonle Sap, which is a natural storage basin of the Mekong.
Angkor Wat Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Siem Reap, the provincial ancient capital of Cambodia serves as the gateway to the millennium-old temple ruins of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon and the legendary Angkor Wat, whose artistic and archaeological significance and visual impact put it in the same league as the other iconic wonders of the world like the Pyramids, Machu Pichu and Taj Mahal.
The temple ruins of Angkor, Cambodia
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To experience an inimitable Cambodian culture, history and life, you will visit historic monastic complexes like Pre Rup, Preah Khan, Ta Prohm and Phnom Kulen and the Tonle Sap Lake.
Shy Boy at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
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Butterfly's at Phnom Kulen, Cambodia
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Bayon and its many faces, Cambodia
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Not to be missed are Heritage sites like Angkor Wat and The Bayon as well as the Cambodian sunrise, which all provide great photo opportunities for you to hone your photography skills and capture your tapestry of Siem Reap’s rich culture, people and heritage as seen through your Eyes.
Hidden temples during the wet season, Cambodia
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Buddhist Caves
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Depending on weather conditions, we always have a couple surprises visiting also places seldom seen by others. This might change our original itinerary slightly...but this can certainly be very interesting and adventures.
Amazing Myanmar
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Myanmar/Burma
Slightly smaller than Texas, Myanmar occupies the Thailand/Cambodia portion of the Indochinese peninsula. India lies to the Northwest and China to the Northeast. Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand are also neighbors. The Bay of Bengal touches the Southwest coast. The fertile delta of the Irrawaddy River in the South contains a network of interconnecting canals and nine principal river mouths.
Hill Tribes in northern Myanmar
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Myanmar Silk
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The ethnic origins of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) are a mixture of Indo-Aryans, who began pushing into the area around 700 B.C. , and the Mongolian invaders under Kublai Khan who penetrated the region in the 13th century. Anawrahta (1044–1077) was the first great unifier of Myanmar.
A happy face amongst eggplants, Yangon Market, Myanmar
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In 1612, the British East India Company sent agents to Burma, but the Burmese doggedly resisted efforts of British, Dutch, and Portuguese traders to establish posts along the Bay of Bengal. Through the Anglo-Burmese War in 1824–1826 and two subsequent wars, the British East India Company expanded to the whole of Burma. By 1886, Burma was annexed to India, then became a separate colony in 1937.
Just one more…
Monk watching a local Soccer Game, Yangon Myanmar
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Announcement: Important info for GD Photo Workshops in Asia, effective new dates Sri Lanka - Central India - Bhutan 2012
New confirmed and final dates for
Sri Lanka - Central India - Bhutan 2012
Check our GD Photo Workshop Calendar for more info
SRI LANKA - INDIA 2012- 5 more spots available
March 11 to March 25, 2012
Max. of 10 Participants
Join us for two amazing Adventure GD Photo Workshops to Sri Lanka and Central India.
Breathtaking wildlife and awesome scenery in Sri Lanka plus amazing culture including the Dambulla Cave Temple dating to the first Century BC and a lot more will be on our itinerary. Explore the beauty of Sri Lanka and discover the undiscovered. Our central India workshop will take you back in time; to some seldom seen Cave temples, namely the Ellora and Ajanta cave system.
BHUTAN 2012 Only 3 more spots available, hurry this workshop is filling up very fast. Bookings will close by latest September 15th, 2011
March 27 - April 05, 2012 - 9 Nights
Max. of 8 Participants
This trip covers the highlights of Western Bhutan and focuses on Talo festival. Talo Tsechu is held in the ground near Talo Dzong or Monastery. The village of Talo, high on the hills above Punakha is located at an altitude 2800m. The village is scattered along the hill slopes. Talo Sangnacholing is built on a plateau with has majestic view of surrounding villages. More details and the complete itinerary is available soon.
For bookings and reservations CLICK this LINK
Exciting updates on GD Travel Adventure Photo Workshops, Culture & Nature expeditions through out Asia and beyond.
"My creative process begins when I get out with the camera and
Interact with the world. A camera is truly a license to explore.
There are no uninteresting things.
There are just uninterested people." - Jerry Uelsmann -
Discover the undiscovered… with Gunther Deichmann, Expedition Leader and international multi awarded Photographer. For his full Bio please click this LINK.
These Photo Workshops take you beyond the normal tours, designed for only small groups to give you the maximum attention throughout the Journey.
(Depends on our destinations max. number is between 8 and 12 person.)
Adventure and fun at the same time, stress is not on our agenda, everyday has its little surprises and rewards, from culture experiences, wildlife encounters and fantastic photo opportunities and the whole search is for the unknown, so you can really expect the unexpected.
Learning alongside Gunther, with his vast experiences in Asia and Australia who has traveled these parts of the world for international Magazines for over 30 years.
Gunther’s experience and knowledge brings you closer to your subjects and you learn how to see things in a very different way and light. It is Gunther’s Philosophy about Photography that exposes you to a very different kind of image… a quote by Oscar Wilde says it all; “To look at a thing is very different from seeing it."
GD Photo Workshops are unique in many ways…besides creating beautiful images and experience different cultures there is always an element of fun amongst the participants no matter what nationalities attending. Read some of the testimonials from previous workshop participants. Click here.
More from Behind the scene from our last workshop and the students work click the LINKS.
We take Photography very seriously but at the same time find the precious hours after the shoot to relax and talk about our daily adventures, sharing each other’s experiences and the images we created.
Gunther will also guide you through the process after the shoot, the Digital Darkroom, he has years of experience on a variety of Software including producing Multi Media Presentations.
He is on the Apple Aperture Advisory Board Asia and an Apple Certified Pro Aperture Trainer.
But most of all... "Lets look at the world through our eyes, not through photo-editing tools."
Please Note: Our workshops for Laos-Cambodia 2011 is now fully booked and we have only one more spot for Myanmar but if you're still interested you have to confirm your bookings by the 20th of August.
We have also announced our destinations and Calendar dates for 2012 and working very close now with one of the Top Travel Agencies in Asia (soon there will be a major announcement regarding this exciting new development)
Besides Sri Lanka and Central India in 2012 we travel also to Mongolia - Tibet and a very exciting adventure Journey through Vietnam -Laos and Cambodia by road.
Please note the dates for our Bhutan Trip might change slightly due to some festivals which we don't want to miss, we advise very shortly. There are only 3 more spots available for this amazing Journey into Bhutan. Booking for Bhutan closes by September 15th latest.
Vietnam Delta
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In 2013 Gunther will lead a very special trip to Australia his home Country which he knows only so well; the outback and the amazing wildlife of Kakadu National Park. A 14 day Journey to some places seldom seen by others. More details will be announced later @
http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page1/calendar.html
Rare Aboriginal Ceremony Central Australia
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Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia 2010
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“Journey means travel. The more you travel, the more you
broaden your horizon and experience different cultures.
And to me that translate into photography." - GD -
One week in Bangkok; from high tech to bizarre photography & a short exclusive GD Photo Workshop.
High tech, angry birds and a lot of other
strange things…
High tech...
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Last week in Bangkok was something out of the ordinary with a lot of different situations and images plus a short GD Photo Workshop for some exclusive clients.
Unfortunately I want be able to talk or show some of the high tech images due to restrictions of the project but at least I can share some of the more strange and bizarre photos with you.
Strange…
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Angry birds…
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Weird…
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Bizarre...
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Very different…
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Great smiles…
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Muaythai...
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It was an amazing week in Bangkok including a visit to the Mecca of Muaythai Boxing at the Lumbini Stadium pushing the ISO to 5000 on the Nikon D700.
I am back in Manila now and working on the final preparations for our GD Photo Workshop to Laos - Cambodia and Myanmar, which starts in September.
BTW…We are fully booked for Laos and Cambodia now and have only one more spot available for Myanmar, so if you like to join us for Myanmar you have to confirm this to us by latest August 12th, 2011 we can’t except any more bookings after this date.
Also our Workshop to Bhutan in 2012 is almost full and we have only three more spots available, if you’re interested please make your bookings asap. (Final booking for Bhutan has to be made by latest November 10th. 2011)
We still have some slots available for Sri Lanka and Central India in 2012 but these two exciting destinations are also filling up very fast.
There will be an update and some very exciting news on our entire Photo Workshops prior my departure in September on this Blog. For more information and details about our Photo Workshops throughout Asia, including the already popular one to Mongolia and Tibet in 2012.
I am also conducting some Aperture 3 and digital darkroom seminars at Power Mac Center and Filipinas Heritage Library in Manila during the month of August and early September, for more details on those please click on the LINKS.
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Just one more...
Everything from the above…except high tech & muaythai.
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Travel Photography: Sri Lanka’s beautiful people, caves and Buddhism culture, the story behind the photos.
The Journey continuos in Sri Lanka...
Dambula Rock Caves, Sri Lanka
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This is the final part from my last journey to Sri Lanka and Central India; well Sri Lanka was actually the first part of my trip, don’t ask me why this became last, I honestly don’t know.
I have selected just a few photos for this short but rewarding Journey and if you like to see more please feel free to check out all the other photos from Sri Lanka on my PhotoShelter Archives and Galleries.
Paintings and statues inside the Dambula Rock Caves, Sri Lanka
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I left from Manila with my friend Hubert Weber via Bangkok and arrived just after midnight in Colombo, a long day indeed.
After an hour drive we got to our Hotel and managed to get a few hours sleep, but it was more like 2 hours since we had to hit the road to the Dambula Cave Temple in the morning…oh my gosh it was morning already.
Tiered but the adrenalin was doing a good job, it was after all my first visit to Sri Lanka, and right from the arrival I had a very good feel about it, the people seem to be very nice, actually super nice as we discovered during our entire trip.
On the way to the Dambula Caves there were lots of photo opportunities along the road, from Rubber plantations, handcrafted Batik, the famous Ceylon Tea,and so many other interesting subjects including a snake charmer with a huge Python and Cobra and of course Dambula which had been on my agenda for many years.
Dambulla is a part of the Cultural Triangle declared by UNESCO is on the main road from Sigiriya to Kandy about 19Km from Sigiriya. There are over 80 caves in the surrounding and some of them have been used by monks as meditation locations.
Buddha statues inside theDambula Rock Caves, Sri Lanka
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The Corridor outside the Dambula Rock Caves, Sri Lanka
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Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain the statues and the paintings. Since it's founding in the 1 century BC by King Valagamba, many improvements and additions have been carried out to the sculptures and paintings over the years. Hindu statues are believed to be of the 12 century AD and the latest paintings are of the late 18-century. The temple is a perfect location to view evolution of the ancient Sri Lankan arts.
We reached Dambula mid afternoon…by now we felt the long hours without sleep, only to be told by our charming Guide that we had to climb (a lot of steps) to the Temple Cave.
I almost collapsed half way up…my energy was fading fast from lack of sleep and long hours on the road, puffing… I had no choice but to hire a friend of our Guide who just happen to be there to help me and carry my backpack …or was this planned?
Uhhh… we made it, just in time for the nice afternoon light which blessed us for the remaining few hours before sunset, and what a sunset it was…all the hard work paid off.
Sri Lanka another place I have to return too, not only for its amazing culture, but also for its Landscapes and rich Wildlife. As a matter of fact we’re having a GD Photo Workshop in 2012 to Sri Lanka and Central India - discovering the undiscovered, for example the not so frequently visited Rock Cave Temple Aluviharaya near Matale.
Aluvihara cave temple Sri Lanka
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Aluvihara cave temple is surrounded by hills, 30 km south of Kandy on the Matale-Dambulla road is having a great historic importance. The history of Aluvihara is traced back to the 3rd Century B.C. in the reign of King Devanampiyatissa.
Aluvihare is one of the most important cultural sites in Sri Lanka.It was believed to be, Buddhist doctrines were first recorded on Ola leaves after passing through orally, here in the 1st century BC, during the reign of King Vattagamini Abaya.This Dhamma record is known as 'Thripitakaya' and to day it is concern as main guiding Dhamma book of Theravada Buddhism.Aluvihare is significant for the huge rocks which leads to classified it as a rock temple.
People of Sri Lanka
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People of Sri Lanka
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People of Sri Lanka
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Of course Kandy was on our itinerary, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka that is now a major tourist destination. (115kM from Colombo at 465 meters above sea level). Famous for the Temple of the Tooth and many other temples, the city could be called the cultural capital of the island.
I short…Sri Lanka is an amazing place with its friendly people, rich culture, amazing landscapes and unique wildlife, truly inviting for many more visits.
Batik handycraft, Sri Lanka
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Meditation at the temple of the Tooth, Kandy Sri Lanka
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Worshiping and meditation at the temple of the Tooth, Kandy Sri Lanka
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Young boy with incense, Sri Lanka
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Oh did I forget to mention all the Elephants? But that is another story…my next post will be from Bangkok, Thailand, so please stay tuned.
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Travel Photography: Medieval Labyrinth, Bats & a replica Taj Mahal, discover the undiscovered in India.
A Medieval Fort... a Labyrinth with Bats & a replica Taj Mahal,
discover the undiscovered in Incredible India.
Muslim School Children in Aurangabad Town, India
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Daulatabad Fort Aurangabad, India
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Medieval is putting it mildly... after I paid a visit to Aurangabad and discovered the undiscovered, in particular roaming around all day at the Daulatabad Fort with its spooky labyrinth and fortifications.
This was definitely going back in time… Daulatabad Fort is also very different from other Indian Forts I visited before…medieval is the right description for sure.
But there are many other interesting sights, like the perfect replica of the Taj Mahal or the Aurangabad Caves, yet another interesting cave system.
The Aurangabad Caves are small in comparison to Ellora and Ajanta but showcasing yet another achievement from ancient times.
Located close to the city these caves are visited less by tourists, but rather more often by local teenager using them as a lover’s hideout.
Daulatabad Fort and the Victory Pillar is 210 feet high and is a very good specimen of Persian art in India.
The minar was constructed in memory of a victory over Gujrat,Sujrat, by Sultan Al-ud-din Bahamani (Ahamadshah II ) in 1435 A.D. Aurangabad, India
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The city of Aurangabad is known for its medieval monuments and cultural heritage. It was the seat of the Mughal Empire for a short period. The city boasts of Bibi-ka-Makbara, a tomb that has some resemblance to the Taj Mahal.
I found out later that even most Indians don’t know that there is a “second Taj Mahal” in the country, a perfect replica but only about a third in size in comparison to the Taj in Agra. This mausoleum is also termed as 'poor man's Taj Mahal' owing to it being a poor replica of the Taj.
The importance of Aurangabad is great, owing to its proximity with world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. These sites have Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples.
Aurangabad the Bibi-ka-Maqbara, India replica of the famous Taj mahal Mugal architecture
build in 1678 by Aurangzeb's son in memory of his mother Bgum Rabia Durani, India
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Replica of the famous Taj Mahal, Aurangabad, India
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The heritage of Aurangabad is linked with different Muslim rulers and dynasties of India. The city was founded in 1610, on the site of a village named Khirki, by a local Muslim noble Malik Ambar.
Muslim walking outside the the Bibi-ka-Maqbara,
with shadows of replica of the famous Taj Mahal
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His son Fateh Khan ruled it and named the city as Fatehpur in 1626. Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal ruler, took over this city in 1653 and renamed it as Aurangabad. Due to its strategic location in peninsular India, Aurangzeb made Aurangabad his capital. He used this city as a base to quell the rising power of the Marathas.
Daulatabad Fort and the Victory Pillar is 210 feet high and is a very good specimen of Persian art in India. The minar was constructed in memory of a victory over Gujrat,Sujrat, by Sultan Al-ud-din Bahamani (Ahamadshah II ) in 1435 A.D. Aurangabad, India
Inside the Fort there is an amazing Labyrinth build as a defense for invading forces, here you see bats hanging of the ceiling, a must but spooky walk.
Oh…how I love these sorts of places…and this one was right up my alley!
Bats in side the Labyrinth at Daulatabad Fort Aurangabad, India
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The ceiling is covered in the Labyrinth with thousand of bats
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My local guide made jokes about it before entering the labyrinth, teasing and trying to scare me…well he didn’t know me yet. After I went through the passages I said to him that like to go back and spend more time inside to get additional photos of the Bats…
he looked at me strangely and said… you’re the first person I met who really enjoyed this… I answered him…
my dear friend, I thrive on this!
A local Girl at Daulatabad Fort Aurangabad, India
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Aurangabad is a good base for visiting the Ellora and Ajanta Caves that I described in my earlier articles and one can spend easy a few days here wondering around discovering the undiscovered.
Aurangabad is definitely worth a visit and I shall return again to this part of the world, yet another Incredible part of India.
Aurangabad Caves excavated between 1st and 6th Century AD, India
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Indian Sikh at Daulatabad Fort Aurangabad
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In 2012 our GD Photo Workshop will take place in this area and if you have a sense of adventure, a love for Photography then why not join us to one of the lesser visited places in India.
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Just one more...
Monkeys roaming the Daulatabad Fort
in Aurangabad, India
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Travel Photography: India Part 3 - Kailasa the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora & the story behind the photos continuous.
“Discover the undiscovered.” – Kailasa Temple; awesome
architecture and the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora.
My first impression was nothing less except...WOW!
It took almost a century to build and is considered as the world’s
largest monolithic structure. Kailasa the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora, India.
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You’re speechless once you stand in front of this awesome architecture know as the Kailasa that is certainly the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora, and it was only a few days ago when I stumbled up on an article on the web from the
“PopPhoto” Magazine with the Headline “The 25 Best Places to Photograph on Planet Earth”.
Sure enough, under the subtitle ”Ancient Worlds” the very first image was that of the Carpenter Cave in Ellora that I described recently in part 2 of my Blog.
Amazing I thought…I have just been there a couple of month ago. The other place mention under “Ancient Worlds” of course was no other than Angkor Wat in Cambodia a place that I have been visiting since 1992 and do so again this coming September.(GD Photo Workshops Asia: Laos-Cambodia-Myanmar)
View from above the Kailasa Temple Ellora - India.
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Kailasa Temple covering an area about double the size of Parthenon in Athens,
and was covered initially with white plaster trying to portray the similarity to
the snow covered Mount Kailash in Tibet.
So, let me introduce you to this amazing temple (Cave 16), also known as the Kailasa or the Kailasanatha, yet another place I can return to over and over again!
Designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva and looks like a freestanding, multi-storied temple complex… but this one was carved out of one single rock!
The Kailash temple like all other caves in Ellora are covered in astonishing frescoes that are masterpieces of Buddhist art.
The construction of this cave was a feat of human genius — it entailed removal of 200,000 tones of rock, and took some 100 years to complete.
Kailasa carved out of a single rock, Ellora - India.
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Its builders modeled it on the lines of the Virupaksha Temple
in Pattadakal. Being a south Indian style temple, it does not have
a shikhara common to north Indian temples.
Just so awesome and impressive...
Kailasa carved out of a single rock, Ellora - India.
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Photography was extreme difficult again due to mixed light sources inside the temples and not been able to use a Tripod or Flash added another difficulty.
A real challenge, however with experience, a lot of patience and a steady hand I managed quiet well. Of course picking the right time of the day is very important too when taken photographs outside, there are plenty subjects to choose from with in the outside temple area.
Like with all the other caves, Ajanta and Ellora all photos been processed with Aperture 3 only, using in most cases only the basic RAW file adjustments, however in some of the cave images additional adjustments were required, mainly adjusting the White Balance using also Aperture 3 this was required due to the extreme mix light conditions in these caves.
No other software or other manipulations has been applied.
Awesome sculptures, detailed frescos or just playing with shadows and light and occasionally adding the ever so colorful Indian women into the frame.
Movement, visitors to the Kailasa temple Ellora - India.
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The spectacular carvings are done in more than one level
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The temple is a splendid achievement of Dravidian art. This project was started by
Krishna I (757–773) of the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled from Manyakheta in present
day Karnataka state. His rule had also spread to southern India, hence this temple was
excavated in the prevailing style. Ellora - India.
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Now, if you ever get the feeling or the urge to go back in time discovering the undiscovered, then a visit to this amazing place should be on you next travel Itinerary.
Or join our next GD Photo Workshops Asia 2012 to Central India for an amazing journey into the past, visiting Ellora, Ajanta and other amazing places. At least for a few days you can be “Indiana Jones”, or simply sit back and imagining what it was like hundreds of years ago.
The courtyard is edged by columned galleries three story high with huge
sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of
deities that punctuate the galleries.
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These Indian women adding scale and
color to the Kailasa Temple
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Please stay tuned for my next travel adventure blog when I take you to Aurangabad, my base from where I visited Ellora and Ajanta. I keep you a bit in suspense now… but Aurangabad is another awesome place seldom mention, mysterious and very rewarding as I discovered the undiscovered.
But now I have to run... I am long over due for a glass of good red wine at my favorite Cave Werdenberg Wine Bar, yet another Cave but this one is a bit different... until soon,
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Travel Photography India:Part 2 the challenge continuous at Ellora Caves, unsurpassed in Indian art & the story behind the photos.
In one of my previous post I gave you an introduction to the Ajanta Caves in India,
a marvel in Indian history and art that is unsurpassed, today I take you to the
Ellora Caves another marvel in human history.
The Buddhist "Carpenter's" cave (Cave 10) Ellora India.
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In between my usual travel articles I had to take short break due to the announcement and a few important details re.the new Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5 and Compressor 4. Then more news about the new Underwater Magazine “The World's Journal of Ocean Photo & Video,” but now lets get back to these truly remarkable caves in India… ”Indian Jones” has returned with Part 2.
Ellora Caves, India
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The Ellora Caves are no different in their amazing architecture, with the exception that they have fewer paintings but feature more impressive and very intricate sculptures, in particularly the rich ornamentation found through out these caves. These Caves regarded as a world heritage site and located in the lap of the Chamadari hills some 30 km from Aurangabad, India,
Huge halls and pillars with intricate Sculptures and artwork at the Ellora Caves, India
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Ellora is another amazing place that begs for a few more visits, actually one can spend a whole day in just one cave, wondering around dreaming of the past… thinking what it was like during the days of their occupation.
Closing your eyes you can almost hear the chant of Buddhist monks echoing through these massive hallways, oh… how I love these places, I wonder if Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) ever visit these caves… if not, he missed out very badly.
Incredible and intricate Sculptures and artwork at the Ellora Caves, India
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Like with the Ajanta Caves most of the cave temples are not active with ceremonies or other rituals these days, with the “exception” of the five Jain caves at Ellora. Sometimes Jain sect followers visit these caves and worship their masters from the past, as I witnessed during my visit, a rare occasion and a lucky day for me. (see the images below)
The Buddhist "Carpenter's" cave (Cave 10) Ellora India.
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In all 34 caves were excavated here out of which Cave 1 to 12 are Buddhist,
13 to 29 are Brahmanical and 30 to 34 are Jaina.
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These Jain caves belong to the ninth and tenth centuries and all belong to the Digambara sect. Jain caves reveal specific dimensions of Jain philosophy and tradition. They reflect a strict sense of asceticism, they are not relatively large as compared to others, but they present exceptionally detailed art works.
Nuns from the Jain Sect still worshiping in some of the caves,these Jain caves belong
to the ninth and tenth centuries and all belong to the Digambara sect.
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Nuns from the Jain Sect still visiting some of the Jain caves today, these Jain caves belong
to the ninth and tenth centuries and all belong to the Digambara sect.
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The Vishvakarma
The Buddhist "Carpenter's" cave (Cave 10)
Wow… I stopped in amazement when I enter this cave, looking up onto the ceiling send shiver down my spine…thinking how this could had been done with such precision and just the basic tools. Creativity and hard workmanship not to mention the incredible engineering feat, all of this just blew me away.
Visitors to the the Buddhist "Carpenter's" cave (Cave 10) Ellora India.
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The Vishvakarma (Cave 10) is the only chaitya griha amongst the Buddhist group of caves. It is locally known as Vishvakarma or Sutar ka jhopda (carpenter's hut). It follows the pattern of construction of Caves 19 and 26 of Ajanta.
On stylistic grounds, the date of construction of this cave is assigned to c.700. The chaitya once had a high screen wall, which is ruined at present. At the front is a rock-cut court, which is entered through a flight of steps.
On either side are pillared proticos with chambers in their back walls. These were probably intended to have subsidiary shrines but not completed. The pillared verandah of the chaitya has a small shrine at either end or a single cell in the far end of the back wall.
The corridor columns have massive square shafts and ghata-pallava (vase and foliage) capitals. The main hall is apsidal on plan and is divided in to a central nave and side aisles by 28 octagonal columns with plain bracket capitals.
In the apsidal end of the chaitya hall is a stupa on the face of which a colossal 3.30 m high seated Buddha in vyakhyana mudra (teaching posture) is carved. A large Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa) is carved at the back. The hall has a vaulted roof in which ribs have been carved in the rock imitating the wooden ones.
Photography was extreme difficult again due to strange mixed light sources and not been able to use a Tripod or Flash as I have explained in my previous Blog post from the Ajanta caves. Another real challenge, however with experience a lot of patience and a steady hand, remarkable images can be created.
This location like Ajanta will also be challenging during our GD Photo Workshop in 2012 but an experience and an excellent learning curve in low light condition; working with a minimal amount of equipment. An amazing place, one should visit in a lifetime to "discover the undiscovered."
A good example of an unfinished artwork at the Ellora Caves, India.
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All photos been processed with Aperture 3 only, using in most cases only the basic RAW file adjustments, however in some of the cave images additional adjustments were required, mainly adjusting the White Balance using also Aperture 3 this was required due to the extreme mix light conditions in these caves.
No other software or other manipulations has been applied. I used the Nikon D700 and for all the interiors the Nikkor 12mm to 24mm lens.
Outside view at the Ellora Caves, India.
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Soon to follow; the Ellora Caves and part 3, then Aurangabad and Sri Lanka or you can join our GD Photo Workshop in 2012 and experience yourself Incredible India.
In part 3 of this awesome place I introduce you to Cave 16, also known as the Kailasa or the Kailasanatha. It is the unrivaled centerpiece of Ellora, designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva and looks like a freestanding, multi-storied temple complex, but it was carved out of one single rock, and covers an area double the size of Parthenon in Athens. Initially the temple was covered with white plaster thus even more increasing the similarity to snow covered Mount Kailash.
Please stay tuned for part 3 for another example of ancient human architecture from Incredible India. I was speechless when I arrived at this awesome structures for the first time, I had never seen anything like it before that was so amazing and carved out of a single rock with such details and precision as cave 16 Kailasa or Kailasanatha temple.
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Travel Photography: The story behind the Photos: A challenge at Ajanta Caves, unsurpassed in Indian art.
A challenge at the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO
world heritage site & unsurpassed in Indian art. 
Movement - a person adding scale to one out of 30
massive caves at Ajanta, India.
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In preparation for Laos-Cambodia and Myanmar…oops this should read... Sri Lanka and India, I am going to post a series of articles within the next few weeks from my recent trip to Sri Lanka and Central India, our next destination for the GD Photo Workshops in early 2012.
September is only around the corner for our last trip in 2011 to Laos-Cambodia and Myanmar and in between a short trip to Thailand…Time is flying so fast and I don’t have much of this “commodity” at the moment, only a few more month left to introduce you to some stories behind the photos before reporting direct from our locations in Laos and Cambodia, unfortunately no live reports from Myanmar.
Blog post’s from amazing Sri Lanka, or the totally mind-blowing caves in Central India carved out of solid rock, a marvel in history and human engineering. After seeing this amazing place I came to the conclusion, that if anyone comes to me these days and said, I am sorry I can’t do this…I shake my head, smile and say…my good friend, you have no Idea what can be done!
I guess that is why they call it “Incredible India.”
Lets start with the Ajanta Caves; it was my dream for many years to visit these caves in Central India, the Ajanta and Ellora Caves in my pursuit of ancient Buddhism culture through out Asia.
Ajanta Cave system, India.
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Temples are hollowed out of granite cliffs on the inner side of
a 20-meter ravine, Ajanta, India.
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This painting depicting the Birthplace of Buddha,in Lumbini which is now
part of Nepal. Fresco-type paintings that are the chief interest of Ajanta.
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A Photographers paradise and a nightmare at the same time…you’re not allowed to use a Tripod and any kind of strobes (flash) or other lights; a real challenge but with experience a lot of patience and a steady hand, remarkable images can be created.
The reasons for these restrictions are obvious, it is the fresco-type paintings that are in fantastic condition and need to be preserved for generations to come.
Temples are hollowed out of granite cliffs on the inner side of
a 20-meter ravine, Ajanta, India.
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It maybe an obstacle for some visitors/photographers but for me it is a welcome precaution for the preservation of this unique treasure cove and in line with my Philosophy; “sometimes it is better to take home the memory instead pursuing the image.”
This location will certainly be challenging during our GD Photo Workshop in 2012 but also an experience and an excellent learning curve in low light condition; working with a minimal amount of equipment. An amazing place, one should visit in a lifetime to "discover the undiscovered."
All photos have been processed with Aperture 3 only, using in most cases only the basic RAW file adjustments, however in some of the cave images additional adjustments were required, mainly adjusting the White Balance using also Aperture 3 due to the extreme mix light conditions in these caves. No other software or other manipulations has been applied. I used the Nikon D700 and for all the interiors the Nikkor 12mm to 24mm lens.
Please stay tuned or subscribe to my RSS feed for more on this amazing area, soon to follow; the Ellora Caves, Aurangabad and Sri Lanka or join our GD PhotoWorkshop in 2012.
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These paintings depict colorful Buddhist legends and divinities with an
exuberance and vitality that is unsurpassed in Indian art.
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The sculpture, particularly the rich ornamentation of the caitya pillars
is in very fine details and well preserved.
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Amazing sculptures through out the caves.
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Ajanta, a UNESCO world heritage site, is famous for its Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and monasteries with their extraordinary wall paintings. The temples are hollowed out of granite cliffs on the inner side of a 20-meter ravine in the Wagurna River valley, 105 km northeast of Aurangabad, at a site of great scenic beauty.
About 30 caves were excavated between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE and are of two types, caityas ("sanctuaries") and viharas ("monasteries"). Although the sculpture, particularly the rich ornamentation of the caitya pillars, is noteworthy, it is the fresco-type paintings that are the chief interest of Ajanta.
These paintings depict colorful Buddhist legends and divinities with an exuberance and vitality that is unsurpassed in Indian art. - Adapted from Encyclopedia Britannica-
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Ajanta Caves, India.
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GD Adventure Photo Workshops Asia:Unforgettable places & faces...discover the undiscovered!
Our next Journey through Color & Time the
GD Adventure Photo Workshop starts in September 2011.
"Unforgettable places and faces...discover the undiscovered."
For more information on all our Photo Workshops in 2011/2012 please click this LINK or the photo above.
For Laos-Cambodia-Myanmar we have only two (2) more spots available, if you like to join these you have to finalize your bookings by latest June 10, 2011. We can't except any more bookings after this date.
Our exciting Photo Workshop to Bhutan is also filling up fast, we have only four (4) more spots available, this one you have to book early, by latest on or before October 15, 2011, we're taken reservation now, first come first serve basis.
This workshop is for a max. of 8 participants only!
Feedback and testimonials from previous workshop participants please click this LINK.
I am looking forward now to our Adventure Travel Photo Workshop into Laos-Cambodia and Myanmar, I have worked out a super exciting Itinerary, but I am also happy in catching up with some good old friends especially from our base in Siem Reap the Heritage Suites Hotel. Our "Famous Round Table" will be of some very good use again.
In early July I have a three day workshop with the Filipinas Heritage Library in Manila and later that month a week long trip to Thailand for some interesting photography.
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Travel Photography: GD Photo Workshop India - Nepal March 2011... some of the Students work
GD Photo Workshop India - Nepal March 2011...
some of the Students work
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by the participants from our last GD Photo Workshop to India and Nepal.
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It is done...uploaded some of the participants photos from our last workshop in India and Nepal, what I really like is that everybody got some very different images from each other. Everybody also made their own selection and I am sure once they have had more time to edit more exciting images will appear on their own Web sites, Face Book or Flickr. Thank you all for been part of the GD PhotoWorkshops and I am looking forward to see some of you again for our exciting trip to Laos-Cambodia and Myanmar. You have been an absolutely fantastic Group and it was so much fun being with you.
Thanks again for everything.
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Photo Workshops: India & Nepal, the Images Behind the Scene, from giant shish kebabs to a squashed Squirrel…
Colors - chaos - giant shish kebab - strange and
famous Restaurants & a squashed Squirrel.
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Rice wine and very strong Beer, Sadus, real “weed” along the road side, an almost busted knee, false beards...but most of all great people & participants traveling in chaotic streets having real good fun,
these are the images “Behind the Scene” from our recent GD Photo Workshop in India and Nepal.
It is done; I have just received the last photos from our Photo Workshop and uploaded them today. The images are not in any particular order (paying tribute to India and Holi) they are from everyone who participated: Tony, Bob & Vi, JP, Hubert, David, Felix, Richard, Max, Loy & GD.
It was a great Group and we had a lot of fun besides producing some very nice images, the selected photos from each and everyone (The Students Work) will be uploaded also very soon and I should be done with that task by end of this week.
There are so many tales; from the squashed Squirrel (it did survived Dave, and thanks to Hubert who provided the "First Aid").
"David at the time was standing, taken photos… he sat down…at that very moment a very cute Squirrel run underneath his butt, Dave jumped up and to his amazement a groggy little squirrel appeared…Hubert run over to his rescue...not Dave's I might add and started to perform some basic first aid on this little bugger (but no mouth to mouth) and then let him go…off he went... a bit groggy mind you (why I am not surprised) but otherwise OK."
Then our Nepalese dinner with ample rice wine (oh Boy not feeling so good the next day) and not to mention the hat trick (our fashion show at Bhaktapur) plus David winning the Golden Carrot Award for his well executed “F” assignment and so much more.
Oh and I almost forgot…Tony trying on a new Beard in Delhi…
My gratitude and thanks again to all the participants for being so nice and so much fun we were almost a United Nations assembly coming from: USA -Hong Kong - Indonesia-Singapore - Italy - Switzerland - Philippines & Australia.
So, now enjoy the “Behind the Scene”
Thank you all, GD
Travel Photography: Three Countries, surrounded by people & colors…Sri Lanka-India-Nepal
Three Countries, surrounded by people & colors…
Aurangabad - Central India
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My recent journey started in Sri Lanka from there to Central India (a lot more on those places later) and then to Delhi for the start of our recent GD Photo Workshop.
After a couple of days roaming the streets of the Spice Market in Old Delhi we took a Jet air flight to Varanasi just in time for the full moon over Ganges River and the Holi Festival.
After 5 days in Varanasi we left India for Nepal where we spend most of our remaining workshop days in Kathmandu and surrounding areas.
I have received most of the testimonials from the participants already and I like to thank everyone from my heart for their nice comments and support. I am still waiting for some selection of Photos, so I can upload them on my Blog under the Students work and of course the Behind the scene images. I should have this done within the next week or so.
The photos I have selected today are from Sri Lanka-India & Nepal, taken from before the photo workshop and during, lets call it “Surrounded by people & colors”
Nepal
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Varanasi Train station, India
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Images from my special trip to central India and some amazing photos from Sri Lanka deserve a special Blog post and I will post them in due time. I am still fine-tuning my images in Aperture 3, the only software I am using for all my editing. All Photos are not manipulated/enhanced and only the basic editing tools have been used in Aperture 3, like contrast, minor sharpening, some exposure adjustments and adjusted the color temperature sometimes, besides the RAW conversion.
Nepal
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Nepal
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I been busy these past few days in revamping my main website (Home page and some changes in the Nepal section) which is best viewed in Safari, don't know why there is always an issue with Firefox. (pls. make sure you do refresh your Browser to see the changes) see the screenshot below.
More changes to my main website is currently been worked on and this should be done also within the next two weeks. More images from Sri Lanka, central India and other new destinations should be in my Photo Shelter archives and Gallery also by latest mid May.
Rameshwar Village near Varanasi, India
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Rameshwar Village near Varanasi, India
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You might find it also interesting to know, that during the whole trip my Nikon Cameras performed without a glitch, and I used 85% of the time the new Nikon 24.0 to 120.0mm f:4 and the 50mm f:1.4 G lens for the entire trip, with the 50mm lens been my favorite.
Why today’s topic… Three Countries, surrounded by people & colors…very simple, I Love Colors!
Sri Lanka
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"Little Tibet" - Nepal
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Nepal
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For your info:
Laos-Cambodia-Myanmar GD Photo Workshops are almost full, we have only 2 more spots for each destination, more details and info @ http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page1/calendar.html
Also our long awaited trip to Bhutan in 2012 is filling up fast, only four (4) more spots available, if you’re interested please contact me ASAP, bookings for Bhutan have to be made very early.
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Travel Photography Asia: Sri Lanka - India - Nepal, a quest for the un-usual
In search for the un-usual from my last Journey
Through Color & Time...the endless Journey continuos. 
Sri Lanka
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I like to share with you some images from my last Journey and the never ending quest for the un-usual, a few photos from three Countries and its Buddhism, more in the coming weeks once I am done with my editing. Also stories from each and every place I visited during the past few weeks with detail description on culture & history, plus a lot more from our recent GD Photo Workshops to India and Nepal.
India
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India
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India
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Nepal
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All Photos above taken with the Nikon D700 & D300S using the 50mm f:1.4 G and the new 24.0 -120.0 f:4 Lens.
Maximum 400 ISO and no flash or other artificial light has been used, edited and processed in Aperture 3 using only the basic editing tools and RAW conversion; no manipulation, Photoshop or any other software was used either.
Just one more...
Nepal
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GD Photo Workshop Varanasi India: From Dawn to Dusk on the Ganges River
From Dawn to Dusk...
Varanasi & the Ganges River.
Sadu at night, Varanasi-India
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Nikon D700 - 50mm f:1.4 G lens at 400 ISO
I am slowly getting ready for my trip home but before I depart Thailand and I still have a good connection let me share with you some images from Varanasi and the Ganges River.
Varanasi the most Holiest and oldest City in India, is an amazing Kaleidoscope of Color and activities along the River Bank of the Ganges...a photographers nightmare or paradise which ever you prefer. Choosing and isolating the right subjects amongst the hassle and bustle of this city is certainly a challenge.
First light on the Ganges River, Varanasi, India
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Reflections on the river Ganges, Varanasi, India
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In the coming weeks I am going to report a lot more from this truly amazing city which was also one of our destination for this years GD Photo Workshop where we also celebrated the Holi Festival on the 20th of March.
Aarti ceremony on the Ganges River, Varanasi, India
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Morning light on the Ganges River, Varanasi, India
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Colors along the Ghats, Varanasi India, Varanasi, India
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Worshipping the mother Ganges,Varanasi, India
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Moonrise over the Ganges River and the start of the Holi Festival,Varanasi, India
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Nikon D700 - 50mm f:1.4 G lens
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The Ganges, above all is the river of India, which has held India's heart captive and drawn uncounted millions to her banks since the dawn of history. The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India's civilization and culture, of the rise and fall of empires, of great and proud cities, of adventures of man…
Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is an important place of worship for Hindus. The city is situated between two rivers Varuna and Asi, which join the River Ganges. Varanasi has hundreds of temples, including Kashi Vishwanath Temple along the banks of the Ganges which often become flooded during the rains. Mentioned as 'Maha smashanam' (or 'Great cremation ground') in Hindu Vedic Rituals, the city assumes special significance as the cremation ground for devout Hindus.
Hinduism
Situated on the banks of the river Ganges, Varanasi and Haridwar are considered by all Hindus to be the holiest cities in Hinduism. The Ganges is mentioned in the Rig-Veda, the earliest of the Hindu scriptures. It appears in the Nadistuti sukta (Rig Veda 10.75), which lists the rivers from east to west. In RV 6.45.31, the word Ganga is also mentioned, but it is not clear whether this reference is to the river. Also, people scatter ashes of loved ones here. George Harrison of The Beatles had his ashes scattered in the Ganges by his family in a private ceremony soon after his death.
Many Hindus also believe life is incomplete without taking a bath in the Ganges at least once in their lives. Many Hindu families keep a vial of water from the Ganges in their house. This is done because it is auspicious to have water of the Holy Ganges in the house, and also so that if someone is dying, that person will be able to drink its water. Many Hindus believe that the water from the Ganges can cleanse a person's soul of all past sins, and that it can also cure the ill...for more info go to Wikipedia
Thanks to all the participants from the India-Nepal GD Photo Workshop
My sincere thanks to all the participants from our recent completed
GD Photo Workshop to India and Nepal, thank you all so much.
An appetizer of things to come...
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Nikon D700 and 50mm 1.4 G lens.
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Nikon D300S with the new 24.0-120.0mm f:4.0 lens at f:5.6
Four weeks later...the India - Nepal GD Photo Workshops have come to an end with the last participants leaving today from Thailand, well except for Tony.
My very special and sincere thanks to all who participated, you have been an awesome group to say the least, not only sharing your friendship but producing some of the very best images I have seen from any of my workshops. Well done, I am proud of you all! Even more amazing this time, it was an all out Apple Team after the shoot the participants using Aperture 3 and Lightroom.
The awesome Group in front of our Hotel in Varanasi,
after a pre Holi color powder session. 
The awesome Group on our last day in Nepal
In due time I be showcasing some of these amazing images from India and Nepal on my Blog (The Students Work) and of course the fun photos. (Behind the Scene)
I am still on the road and have to keep this post short, prior the Workshops in India and Nepal I travelled also to Sri Lanka and to other parts of India, but this story and photos have to wait until I am back.
My thanks goes also to all the drivers and guides who provided us with a safe and interesting Journey, thanks to you all and my gratitude to Sheena from Shroff international Travel for arranging at times the not so easy logistics, a BIg Thank You.
In the coming weeks I be posting a lot more images and some of the stories behind them, so please stay tuned.
Again my Gratitude and thanks to all the participants who made these two Photo Workshops so awesome, see you soon again for yet another Journey.
BTW our PhotoWorkshops in Laos-Cambodia-Myanmar are almost fully booked and we have only a couple more spots available,
for all the details and bookings please go to: http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page1/calendar.html
Just one more...
Varanasi India "Holi Wall" - Copyright all Rights reserved. Mandatory credit with image use:
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Nikon D300S with the new 24.0-120.0mm f:4.0 lens at f:5.6
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Almost forgotten & unpublished photos from Laos & GD Photo Workshops in Asia 2011
"Almost forgotten" & unpublished Kodachrome
Images from Laos.
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Amazing Laos...Scanned Kodachrome image,
converted to B&W using Aperture 3
GD Photo Workshop to LAOS - CAMBODIA 2011 - Only 3 more spots available
September 24 - 8 October, 2011
Bookings are closing for Laos and Cambodia combination by latest end of June 2011.
Max. of 10 Participants
We can confirm also for 2011 our combination for Laos & Cambodia starting on September 24th to the 7th of October 2011 the final Itinerary and schedules will follow shortly for the above confirmed Workshops on my GD Photo Workshop site.
Again, you can just choose one of the destinations, either Laos or Cambodia or go with the combination and can include also Myanmar/Burma see below the details.
In Laos we spend time in Vientiane and Luang Prabang including traveling up the Mekong River, we have also changed our standard Itinerary in Cambodia, besides visiting Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap and Phnom Kulen, we travel this time to Battambang which is also called the real Cambodia with it's Monasteries and superb French Colonial Buildings, not to mention hidden Temples, some of which are older then Angkor and seldom visited places en route.
For all inquiries and bookings please use this LINK, thank you.
Testimonials from previous participants in Cambodia and India please CLICK THIS LINK.
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Early morning in Vientiane Laos, the fog like effect (heat haze) is due to
the extreme heat in the month before the onset of the monsoon.
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The Hmong - Hill tribes gathering in Luang Prabang
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Buddhist Monk fixing the Roof at the Monastery in Luang Prabang,Laos
Laos has its own distinct culture. Through Theravada Buddhism it has influences from India and has also influences from China. These influences are reflected throughout Laos in its language as well as in art, literature and the performing arts.
Lao way of life is very much influenced by the Buddhism as can be seen through the way that Lao people live and behave. They are taught to be patient and acceptance people. Buddhism was the only thing that bound people together and taught people to be good people and stay away from doing wrong things in the past when the law enforcement was not in place.
Laos traces its history to the kingdom of Lan Xang (Million Elephants), founded in the 14th century, by a Lao warlord, Fa Ngum, who took over Vientiane with 10,000 Khmer troops. Ngum had been a descendent from a long line of Lao kings, tracking back to Khoun Boulom. He made Theravada Buddhism the state religion and Lan-Xang prospered.
Within 20 years of its formation, the kingdom expanded eastward to Champa and along the Annamite mountains in Vietnam. His ministers, unable to tolerate his ruthlessness, forced him into exile to present day Thai province of Nan in 1373, where he later died. Fa Ngum's eldest son, Oun Heuan, (took the title Samsenthai) came to the throne and reigned for 43 years.
During his reign, Lan Xang became an important trade centre. After his death in 1421, Lan Xang collapsed into warring factions for the next 100 years...more info @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos
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Fantastic culture, tradition and architecture in Luang Prabang,Laos
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Pak Ou buddhist caves along the Mekong River, near Luang Prabang, Laos
Scanned Kodachrome Image converted to B&W using Aperture 3
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GD Photo Workshops in Asia and unpublished Kodachrome images from Myanmar
A selection of unpublished Kodachrome
Images from Myanmar/Burma
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An Indian Women on the way to Mandalay, there
are many traditional Indian Villages in Myanmar.
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Novice Monks watching a Soccer game in Yangon, Myanmar
If you're interested in one of our Photo Workshops please check out the GD Photo Workshop site & click this LINK.
MYANMAR / BURMA 2011 - Only 5 more spots available
October 10 - 17, 2011
Bookings close for Myanmar/Burma by latest 15th of July 2011.
Max. of 8 Participants only.
Myanmar... the true Indochina, October 10 to 17, 2011. We preparing at the moment a unique itinerary which will not only take you to the more known places but also to areas very rarely visited by others. This will be a very exciting journey. For inquiries please click this LINK.
Please Note: For those who are interested you can also join Laos - Cambodia and travel with us from our starting destination in Laos. * For Laos & Cambodia we have only 3 more vacancies.
For more info please go to GD Photo Workshops.
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The Maha Muni or "Great Sage" Myanmar
According to ancient tradition, only five likenesses of the Buddha were said to have been made during his lifetime: Two were in India, two in paradise, and the fifth is the Maha Muni or "Great Sage". Archaeologists believe the image was probably cast during the reign of King Chandra Surya, who ascended the throne in AD 146, some 600 years after the Buddha actually passed away. Little is known of the Maha Muni's travels over the next fifteen hundred years. It was stolen and moved around by various kings. At other times it was buried beneath a crumbling temple in a forgotten jungle. The image was brought to Mandalay in 1784 by King Bodawpaya and placed within the specially built Payagi Pagoda. Since that time it has been the most venerated Buddha image in all of Burma... More info at: http://sacredsites.com/asia/burma_myanmar/mandalay.html
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Happy Burmese, Yangon Myanmar
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Enjoying the Soccer Game Yangon,Myanmar
Wikipedia Source:
Myanmar a country in Southeast Asia. The country is bordered by the People's Republic of China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, and the Bay of Bengal to the south-west, with the Andaman Sea defining its southern periphery. One-third of Burma's total perimeter of 1,930 kilometres (1,200 mi) forms an uninterrupted coastline. Burma is the second largest country by geographical area in Southeast Asia..
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Typical Market in north Myanmar
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Northern Myanmar
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GD Photo Workshops Asia: Soon the Colors of India and Nepal... the Journey continuos.
The Colors of India and Nepal...
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"This is Holi" - India
The Journey Through Color & Time continuous very soon with our first Photography Workshops to India and Nepal, starting on the 17th of March, 14 days of adventure and pure color.
The two workshops are fully booked, but if you interested you can already make a reservation for our Sri Lanka and India Workshop in 2012 or choose some of the other workshops in our Calendar for 2011 and 2012.
SRI LANKA - INDIA 2012
February 26 - March 9, 2012
A unique itinerary has been work on which takes you to unusual places in India and Sri Lanka in 2012. More details and the full itinerary will be available by mid April 2011.
Please Note: We only travel in small groups between 8 to 10 participants max. on all published destinations, providing you the full attention of Gunther Deichmann, making these workshops very personal and a fulfilling experience for you.
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Getting ready for the Holi Festival - India
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Color, color and more color - Nepal
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Monastery Colors - Nepal
Exciting NEW updates on GD Photo Workshops in Asia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar
Latest up-date for GD PhotoWorkshops in Asia...
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Yangon, Myanmar/Burma - BTW shot with Kodachrome 25 ASA
We have just updated the Calendar for the GD Photo Workshops, new info on Vietnam for May 2011and
for September/October 2011 Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, now you can join us on all three destinations with a stopover in Bangkok for two days. Itineraries and cost available upon request please register at this LINK.
For more details please go to the Calendar at the GD PhotoWorkshop site or Click this LINK
Please Note: Bookings for Laos and Cambodia are almost full we have only 2 more spots available more detailed info on the Calendar.
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Mekong Delta, Vietnam - BTW shot with Kodachrome 25 ASA
Please note, we only travel in small groups between 8 to 10 participants on all published destinations, providing you the full attention of Gunther Deichmann, making these workshops very personal and a fulfilling experience for you. Once you have Registered without any obligation we get in touch with you direct via email and provide you all the details.
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First week in 2011…from iWine to Nikon, iMovie for the iPhone 4 & the latest from the new Apple App Store.
First week in 2011...iLike.
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Reflections in Pushkar Rajasthan, India
The first week in the New Year is gone, behind me my son's Birthday and his passing of the Apple exam as an APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL v10.6. not a bad start for him in the New Year.
I had lots of meetings, caught up with some good friends and shot the biggest Swiss Cheese ever at Werdenberg Corporation yesterday… the size of a truck wheel, no kidding… and I really don’t like cheese.
The new Apple App Store is out there now and I found some interesting and very useful Apps, a nice and organized Store with everything under one roof.
Three of them I can recommend already of which two of them are for Free, my good friend Tony Wu put me onto the first one called Alfred very slick, I have integrated Albert now in to my family…Albert does a great Job in finding things in a jiffy and uses a nice big font. Try it out, you have nothing to loose it is for free.
The other one, which could come in very handy in some situations, is RemoteSnapServer… but where would you use it, you might ask, ok let me explain.
For example if you’re running a company and a faulty product was delivered with your last shipment then you use your iPhone take a quick shot and RemoteSnap Server transfers your images direct to your Mac Desktop, nicely tucked away in a folder keeping your iPhone free with these type of images from work.
But you can use it also just for fun at home sending your Kiddy and party photos direct to your Mac keeping your Phone uncluttered with happy snaps.
No cables or connecting you camera it is all done via Wi-fi…of course you have to have that…I run a good test drive yesterday and it works like a charm. Try it out; another cool free application, which could came in very handy now and then.
The other nice one I like a lot is iMovie designed for the iPhone 4, an excellent application, and a very nice addition for your iPhone 4. I had a good play around with this one, of course it has its limitations if you compare it with its bigger Brother but it does a real neat Job with your iPhone’s HD camera and in no time you put a slick looking Video together.
It has build in themes, trim your clip, move frames, add stills and create a nice slideshow, add text and use your iTunes Library for the sound. After you’re done it gives you some options for exporting in different sizes or just transfer the clip to your Mac and watch it in full size.
Easy to learn and fun to play with, in due time I will post a video created with iMovie for the iPhone.
So there you have it, catching up with some friends which iLike, the iWine at the Cave Bar or better known now as the iBar, all these things which iLike in the first week of the New Year.
In the coming weeks I am going to test also the newly released Nikon 24 to 120mm f:4 Zoom Lens and post a review afterwards. This newly designed Nikon lens has received some excellent reviews already on the web.
This Workshop is fully booked, for other options in
2011 and 2012 click the image or this LINK
Now I am finalizing everything for our India and Nepal GD Photo Workshop that starts in March. This one is fully booked and I am sure all the participants are very excited including myself and lets face it March is only around the corner.
I case you missed it we have updated our GD Photo Workshop site and finalized all the dates with some very cool destinations for 2011 and 2012.
Check it out and CLICK THIS LINK.
Next week is equally crazy with visitors from abroad and more meetings, but that’s the way iLike it.
GD
iLife 11 quick glance at the new interface of iMovie. Behind the Scene India 2010
First Project and a small appetizer
from the new iMovie in iLife '11
0:45 sec. trailer created with the new iMovie in iLife '11
India Behind the Scene 2010 "Five Boys & One Girl" - GD Photo Workshop
Best viewed in Safari... Firefox somehow gives me always
these "hieroglyphs" below the QT clip
Had a little time on my hands yesterday...very little actually, but decided to check out iMovie in iLife '11.
Wow, this is so cool with an almost all new interface and so many more possibilities, Apple got it right all the way, easy to use interface and slick new effects and options including all the new share options to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo etc.,etc.
In no time at all I created this short trailer with some still images from our last GD Photo Workshop in India 2010 using images from the Holi Celebration, of course the possibilities are endless once the creative juices start to flow, this is only my very first attempt using the new iMovie.
The cool looking interface iMovie from iLife '11
What is also super cool....my Aperture 3 Library including the Video clips are all in the iMovie Media Browser, of course the iPhoto and iTunes Library is there too. again total integration!
My next project is going to be a lot more elaborate using Stills and Video clips combined and maybe mix in a bit of Motion too, but today it is only a very small appetizer the main course has to wait until I get the time...hopefully very soon.
First impression...Super cool!!!
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Travel Photography Asia: GD PHOTO WORKSHOP CALENDAR 2011, India-Nepal & Laos-Cambodia
PHOTO WORKSHOP CALENDAR 2011
Limited to maximum 8 participants for our
International Workshops.
Click on the Image and go direct to the Calendar for 2011
March 17, 2011 - Confirmed!
India - Nepal
March 17/18th (depending on the arrival of the participants) to the 24th/25th (celebrating Holi on the 20th in Varanasi) then we have our option to leave from Delhi to Kathmandu in Nepal our extension and second Workshop from the 25th to the 31st / 01 of April, again depending on the departure of participants.
You can also choose just one of the destinations either India or Nepal, or join us on both in India & Nepal and book the combination. After the completion of our Indian Workshop we fly from Delhi to Kathmandu in Nepal.
I complete Itinerary is shortly avail. and I send this one to those who are interested, pls. remember this workshop is almost full, only two more spaces available for India and only 3 more for Nepal.
Final bookings will close at the latest by November 08, 2010 http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page4/contact.php
September, 2011 - Confirmed!
Laos & Cambodia combination
We can confirm also for 2011 a combination for Laos & Cambodia starting on September 24th to the 6th/7th of October 2011 the final Itinerary and schedules will follow shortly for the above confirmed Workshops on my GD Photo Workshop site. Bookings close for Laos and Cambodia combination by latest end of June 2011.
You can also contact me @ http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page4/contact.php
Again, you can also just choose one of the destinations either Laos or Cambodia, or join us either in Laos or Cambodia, or go with the combination.
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Other Photo Workshops for 2011 are being finalized, we should have and confirm the dates by end of October 2011
GD Photo Workshop Manila: Fantastic & kind people plus10 iMacs and Aperture 3
© Gunther Deichmann - the first image & the start of a very long day,
processed to B&W using Aperture 3
A few images behind the scenes from last weekend's GD Photo Workshop...Intramuros in Manila Philippines and the American Cemetery Memorial Park plus after the shoot Workflow with 10 iMac's Aperture 3 and the cool team from the Power Mac Center.
© Gunther Deichmann - Wow what a group...
As you know I have only recently returned from Cambodia and had committed for this Photo Workshop in Manila...from Cambodia to Manila and soon in Singapore...Oh boy and that is only a week away. The month of October has been crazy!
First of all many thanks to all who participated in our GD Photo Workshop in Manila Philippines last weekend.
© Gunther Deichmann - Part of the group early Saturday morning,
far left; Luis Martin Harder is getting ready
My special and deep thanks go to Luis Martin Harder for his input, commitment and hard work together with the... Word for the World Christian Church and so many others who made this Workshop a real success.
My sincere thanks also to Pastor Raymond for all his kindness and support. To the Power Mac Center with their support team Andrew, Mark and Jeffrey, you have been outstanding and so supportive to make the work flow after the shoot very easy with Aperture 3 and taken some workload of me.
© Gunther Deichmann - Andrew, Mark and Jeffery from
Power Mac Center assisting the participants after the shoot.
It was real fun seeing all those cool images going through Aperture 3 without a glitch, we only did some basic processing but the organization of that many images was so easy using Aperture 3 plus it gave the participants a chance to see how efficient Aperture performs when dealing with large volumes of Photos.
Thanks again to the Power Mac Center Team, their help with this volume of Images certainly made my life a lot easier, I also like to mention Maleng Raysag from the PMC Education Devision who was instrumental in setting this up for us.
In addition the PMC also sponsored some prizes for the best Photos of the day, thanks again for you generosity, oh... before I forget my appriciation also for the cool baseball caps for every participant.
But importantly my thanks to the Participants who really gave all their hardest and performed extremely well...THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH...YOU been so fantastic and super cool.
© Gunther Deichmann - blending in with the color
© Gunther Deichmann - lots of color and fun
We started at 5:30 AM last Saturday and everybody was on time, prior Saturday we had a short two hour briefing on Friday night with all the participants and organizers.
On Saturday morning we wondered around in the old part of Manila and I was on hand with advise and shooting techniques, after the morning session we went back to Makati to the facilities of the Word for the World Christian Church where a room was prepared with some 10 iMac units from the Power Mac Center.
© Gunther Deichmann - Exploring Aperture 3 on an iMac...
GD checking photos on his MacBook Pro...
Serious editing in progress with Aperture 3...
Now everybody had a chance to see Aperture 3 in action and we downloaded our morning take from the memory cards.
I may add that one of the participants was using an Nikon Film Camera (FM2) but we had the film processed the images burned on a CD and then imported those into Aperture.
© Gunther Deichmann - Aperture is making it easy
to select your best shot...
After some well needed lunch I gave a short talk about the morning shoot before we hit the road again for the afternoon session at the American Cemetery Memorial Park, this location proved to be a real challenge for all participants.
We returned around 6:00 PM cleared or Memory cards again and closed the event with some certificate, prizes and more talk on Photography and finished by 9:00 PM, it was a very long day indeed.
© Gunther Deichmann - Hmmm...very interesting at the American
Cemetery Memorial Park, Manila - Philippines
Luis Martin Harder a superb Photographer himself was instrumental in organizing this event, oh boy it did need some organizing with some 37 active participants running around in the field. I like to thank also Carlo who worked together with Luis behind the scene and of course Arj Muñoz my partner and friend who led a helping hand.
Almost done...it is getting late and the last few words.
Please forgive me, If I have forgotten to thank someone, I did appreciate all your help too.
I am sure some of the participants will upload some of their images to Facebook and Flickr, I have already uploaded some additional ones direct from Aperture 3 to my Facebook.
Just one more...& the last shot of the day.
© Gunther Deichmann - American Cemetery Memorial,
Manila Philippines. Processed in Aperture 3
God Bless and hope to see you next time at one of my Photo Workshops abroad or in the Philippines.
GD
International Photo Event in Singapore: One Asia, Celebrating The Images of Asia
ONE ASIA - Celebrating The Images of Asia
23 -24 OCT 2010 Hall 402 Suntec, Singapore
Join me and many others in Singapore for this truly great event at Suntec, lets
CELEBRATE THE IMAGES OF ASIA for more info go to the
official website OneAsiaFestival.com
Hope to see you there! GD
Travel Photography: GD Photo Workshop Cambodia 2010, the Students work
The Students Work...GD Photo Workshop
Cambodia Sept. 2010
Click on the image above or on this LINK and go to the Students Work Gallery.
Please NOTE you might have to refresh your Browser if you see Photos
from previous students on India in 2010.
Another great Photo Workshop in Cambodia is behind us and I have uploaded all the students work into the Gallery called "The Students Work".
Some amazing Images have been taken and on purpose I ask the participants to choose six of their favorable ones, I didn't do any editing or enhancing.
Editing is part of Photography and sometimes the hardest part in deciding which images to choose out of thousands taken on a trip, there might be others and I have seen some during the workshop which are equally good or even better then the ones represented here.
What I am trying to say is... everybody did a real great Job creating nice images and coped with the hardship I had sometimes lined up for them.
On another note I might mention that my good friend Dirk Fahrenbach our Video Man on this trip, he took some amazing stills with his little waterproof Olympus Point and Shoot Camera, well it gets to show you it's not always in the equipment you use, however I let you be the Judge once you open the Gallery.
BTW (Dirk is from the Dugong Dive Center in Palawan, and we are planing one of the next GD Photo Workshops at Club Paradise soon)
I am also working on a Video from this Photo Workshop for the first time using of course Aperture 3 and mixing in the footage from Dirk's Sony Video Cam, however due to time constraints at the moment this will not be finished for a while, but I keep you posted.
Thanks again to all the participants, Boat Drivers, my friend and Guide Savuth and of course the Heritage Suites Hotel for their excellent service and hospitality.
Click here for Testimonials from the last and previous Photo Workshops -
For Photos behind the scene CLICK this LINK.
Enough words now...instead enjoy the Images from this very cool group.
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GD Photo Workshop in Cambodia 2010 behind the scene, the fun part.
Just uploaded & ready for viewing...
"Behind the Scene" Cambodia 2010
It is done, after going through tons of images from everybody I uploaded a Gallery behind the Scene on my Blog.
I took the image below on my way home at the Changi Airport in Singapore at 3AM in the morning and I thought it is very fitting for the announcement of the Behind the Scene.
© Gunther Deichmann - You never to old to travel...he,he.
Click the photo above and go to "Behind the Scene" Gallery
Please Note:
If you see images from India just refresh your Browser.
Selected images from the Participants will be up soon too, still waiting for some more sets to come in, so in the meantime enjoy the Behind the Scenes. I had to keep the Photos a bit smaller than usual, we just had so many to choose from, in the Gallery you find a representation of some 86 images.
Hope you enjoy them as much I have enjoyed the last Cambodia Photo Workshop.
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Announcement: GD Photo Workshops for 2011, India-Nepal & Laos-Cambodia the confirmed dates.
Two GD PhotoWorkshops have now confirmed dates for 2011...
India & Nepal:
March 18th to the 25th including celebrating the exciting Holi Festival in Varanasi. The full and detailed Itinerary and cost will be available shortly.
Then we have our option to leave from Delhi to Kathmandu in Nepal this is our extension and second Workshop from the 25th of March to the 01 of April.
You can also just choose one of the destinations either India or Nepal, or go with the combination. Other 2011 Photo Workshops I announce very soon, but India and Nepal is confirmed for 2011.
Laos & Cambodia:
I can also confirm for 2011 a combination for Laos & Cambodia starting on September 24th to the 6th/7th of October 2011 the final Itinerary and schedules will follow shortly for the above confirmed Workshops on my GD Photo Workshop site. http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/
You can also contact me @ http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page4/contact.php
Please Note:
India and Nepal 2011 is almost fully booked and we have only two more vacancies, bookings for India and Nepal will close by latest first week of November.
For feedback and testimonials from previous Photo Workshops please go to: Testimonials
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Travel Photography Asia, GD Photo Workshop & a long colorful Journey through Cambodia
Our diet in Cambodia…Pad Thai – Happy Chicken Soup and a good
old Hamburger…today’s images are just as colorful, a total mix…
just from what I heard about the Happy Chicken Soup.
© Gunther Deichmann - Don't YOU LOVE YELLOW!!!
Battambang, Cambodia
I am not sure how to start this post today, still a bit worn out from the last Journey through Cambodia including crossing and circumnavigating the Tonle Sap Lake.
Countless images later, taken by the Photo Workshop participants and myself (some real cool ones I might add) during and after the workshop.
© Gunther Deichmann - Floating Village on the Tonle Sap,
about half way from Siem Reap & Battambang
My reason for been behind my Blog posts is very simple…not enough hours in the day even so we had some good internet connections.
Starting almost everyday at around 4:30 AM and getting to bed never before 11PM,
oh no…no party’s? Wishful thinking… instead editing and importing the days take from the CF Cards to Aperture 3 on my 15 inch MacBook Pro.
© Gunther Deichmann - Phnom Sampeou, Monastery Tea Pot.
This is also the place of the notorious Killing Cave
during the time of Pol Pot.
© Gunther Deichmann - moving...Tourist take shelter
during rain in the temples...great Photo opportunity.
Long hours indeed…and in between we had to eat and sleep too, however I admit we had a little fun during our dinner sessions in some weird and sometimes strange places.
© Gunther Deichmann - Sunrise over the Tonle Sap, on the Siem Reap
side and the start of our 12 hour crossing to Battambang.
Of course the HERITAGE SUITES HOTEL had packed us
some very cool Breakfast for this long Journey.
Pad Thai in Siem Reap to the bizarre Happy Chicken Soup at the Smok’n Pot in Battambang or the first Hamburger with French Fries in three weeks at the FCC (Foreign Correspondence Club) in Phnom Penh.
Note: Some more explanation will follow in due time regarding the Happy Chicken Soup Tony, Arj and Dirk had in Battambang. Unfortunately I missed out on this one, I stayed behind at the Hotel with a small stomach problem… however I did hear them later laughing their heads off.
© Gunther Deichmann - a visit to the Tonle Sap during our Photo Workshop,
the strange red flowers cover the water, I presumed due less rain this season the
flowers have not been washed away, a rare site on the Tonle.
It was indeed a long but very rewarding trip, starting with the annual GD Photo Workshop in Siem Reap, and this time it was also recorded on Video by my good buddy Dirk Fahrenbach.
Editing the Video and mixing it later with some still images in Aperture 3 will take time, so for the meantime let’s contend ourselves with some still images.
Another difficult task, what to choose, even Aperture 3 made my job easy, I am done already with my second edit but have a lot more work ahead of me.
© Gunther Deichmann - the stairs leading to the reclining Buddha on
Mt. Kulen, during pouring rain.
Instead going into long history lessons today I decided to post a mix bag of images from the whole trip, photos behind the scene and the selected images from the participants will also follow in due time.
As a matter of interest I might add that about 75% of the time I used only on Camera Body and one lens namely the Nikon D700 with the 24 to 120mm VR lens attached.
In the coming weeks I be putting together some individual articles with photos from all the destinations we visited including background information on archeology, history and culture.
Next month is also going to be extremely busy with local Photo Workshops and my trip to Singapore for the “One Asia” and “Images of Asia” which starts on the 23rd of October.
© Gunther Deichmann - at the oldest Monastery on the Tonle Sap
...the cheeky one.
If you ask me about the weather…well it was fantastic! From tropical rain, amazing cloud formations, the odd Rainbow and a moonrise over the Mekong River, we had just about everything I could wish for.
© Gunther Deichmann - an elderly Khmer getting ready for a bath at
Cambodia's holiest Mt., Phnom Kulen
I just love this time of the year, seldom a boring day, the weather was absolutely perfect, got drenched by tropical rain at times and minutes later rewarded with a Rainbow on the horizon.
Everything was so fresh with an almost unbelievable green in the countryside producing some extreme contrast…just the way I like it.
© Gunther Deichmann - fantastic skies and the road from
Battambang to Phnom Penh
© Gunther Deichmann - early morning in Battambang, Cambodia
More adventure and photos very soon...
GD
The GD Photo Workshops are supported by the Heritage Suites Hotel &
Heritage Adventures, Siem Reap Cambodia
Travel Photography Cambodia, our last day in Siem Reap at the Heritage Suites Hotel
I shall return to this amazing Country and its wonderful People...
Thank you Cambodia!
© Gunther Deichmann - see you again soon...
Finding time has been a real challenge on this trip...well at least for posting articles on my Blog. Long hours everyday starting most days at 4:30 AM and going strong until way after sunset.
Arj and myself arrived back last night in Siem Reap traveling from Phnom Penh by road, the Tonle Sap has now been completely circumnavigated by road and Boat.
The Heritage Suites Hotel welcomed as again with their friendly staff last night, now I have a few minutes to spare editing some images from yesterdays travel in Aperture 3, which performed just fantastic the whole trip. The Library switching came in so handy on this Journey, just so cool.
Due to time constrains I only posted two image today...but there are so many more to follow in the next few weeks weeding through some over 10th images.
I like to take this opportunity again and thank all participants of this years GD PhotoWorkshop in Cambodia and of course to all the staff at the Heritage Suites Hotel for their exceptional service and over the top accommodation.
© Gunther Deichmann - Buddha bless... Pre Rup Temple
I also report in the coming weeks on the extended travel across the Tonle Sap Lake to Battambang and Phnom Penh then back again to Siem Reap.
It was a fantastic trip with spectacular moody skies, people and cruising across the Tonle Sap and right around it...amazing images and tales to follow.
Signing off from the Round Table at the Heritage Suites Hotel...
The GD Photo Workshops are supported by the Heritage Suites Hotel &
Heritage Adventures, Siem Reap Cambodia
GD
Reporting from the Heritage Suites Hotel and the GD Photo Workshop in Cambodia
Thank you again Cambodia!
First of all…my sincere thanks to all participants who joined these year’s Cambodian Photo Workshop, coming from the Philippines, Australia and the USA.
A very special thanks to the staff and Management from the Heritage Suites Hotel in Siem Reap for not only providing an outstanding service but accommodating at times our crazy requests, like super early Breakfast at 4:30 AM.
On behalf of our Group, I like to thank you all again for making our stay so much more enjoyable, you really went the extra mile.
Heritage Suites Hotel...the Home of the
GD Photo Workshops for the past 4 years
Our Photo Workshop has been winding down since yesterday, some of the participants left already some others are still around for a few extra days.
This post has been way overdue but time was not on my side, need to get some sleep sometimes, most mornings we started at 4:30 AM and by the time we finished at our Round Table at the Heritage Suites Hotel it was already 11:00 PM.
"Apple's and Monk"...night session on our Round Table...
During our midday break...editing the morning shoot.
Pad Thai and Beer in Pub Street Siem Reap
Now I am preparing for round two of my Journey, leaving at 5:00 AM with Anthony Pond, Arj and Dirk for Battambang by private Boat across the Tonle Sap. After a few days in Battambang we hit the road aging direction Phnom Penh before Arj and myself leaving again for Siem Reap to catch our flight back home to Manila.
This workshop was extremely rewarding, all participants shooting some real amazing images, I post a selection of those again once I am back home and of course cool photos behind the scenes.
At the Temples...
JP Yulo who left yesterday has send me his Quote already (see below) thanks to JP for his kind words and all other participants very much for being part of our 2010 Cambodian GD Photo Workshop… you have been a fantastic Group!
My gratitude to Savuth, who kept up with us everyday from morning to night, our Guide and my friend for many years, a very big THANK YOU.
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Dear Gunther,
Yours is by far the most grueling workshops I've ever attended, but also the most fulfilling. A balanced mixture of good fun and serious work. You have certainly elevated my photography skills several notches higher.
No doubt, your workshop is one of the best investments I've ever made. Thank you!
Cheers!
JP Yulo, Manila Philippines
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I keep today’s post very brief…not enough hours in the day and another very early start tomorrow, however a complete report will follow with lots of cool images and some nice surprises…oh no, my suspense again.
Just one more...
Cat and Flip - Flops.
The Cat and the colorful Flip Flops,
Mt. Kulen, Cambodia
Reporting from the Round Table at the Heritage Suites Hotel...
The GD Photo Workshops are supported by the Heritage Suites Hotel &
Heritage Adventures, Siem Reap Cambodia
GD
Travel Photography: On the Road again, Thailand to Cambodia via Poipet
Arrived in Siem Reap...traveling from Thailand via Poipet into Cambodia
© Gunther Deichmann - Thai bus...through our
Van window along the Highway
Settled into the Heritage Suites Hotel in Siem Reap and getting ready for our GD PhotoWorkshop after a nice ride from Thailand to Cambodia, crossing at the Border Town of Poipet.
Excellent road conditions from Bangkok and equally good on the Cambodian side, below are only a few photos from this first leg of our Journey.
© Gunther Deichmann - faces at the Border Town of Poipet,
Thai - Cambodia Border
I also decided today to cross the Tonle Lake Sap Lake by Boat to Battambang after the workshop, not by road anymore as previously planned, some 6 hours by Boat across the lake and straight to the pier of Battambang City. But now the Photo workshop first, everybody will arrive tomorrow and we start seriously on the 13th, I try and report and pending on my time, long days ahead of us.
However the internet connection is as to be expected... excellent at the Heritage Suites Hotel.
Today just a few images from the Road trip, many more to come soon.
© Gunther Deichmann - a cheeky look along the road in rural Cambodia
about 2 hours from Poipet
© Gunther Deichmann - planting Rice about an hour from
Siem Reap Cambodia
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Photography: Join me at Celebrating the Images of Asia Event, Suntec, Singapore 23-24 October 2010
“Images of Asia – 23-24 October 2010 – Suntec, Singapore”
I like to thank the organizers of "CELEBRATING THE IMAGES OF ASIA" for their invitation and making me part of this great event in Singapore. I am one of the Guest Speakers during the event and conduct also some 90min. Photography Workshops on both days.
A detailed guide using Apple Aperture 3 software to get more from your photographs, plus the important essentials and workflow after the shoot including tips on backing up your files in the field using Aperture 3 software.
Photography today... are we manipulating to much? Plus an introduction in using Multimedia presentations.
- Excerpts from the website: Images of Asia – 23 to 24 Oct 2010
For more information please go to: www.OneAsiaFest.com
Travel Photography: Experience is the mysterious, Borobudur & Yogyakarta Indonesia.
BOROBUDUR & YOGYAKARTA
© Gunther Deichmann - Borobudur Kodachrome 25
“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.
It is the source of all true art and science.” - Einstein
It was during the good old Kodachrome days when I visited Borobudur in Indonesia.
While searching for some images the other day it all came back to me…the good old days! Well the days aren’t so bad either now, but my memory started to flash in front of me again.
No Photoshop and very BIG Computers them days… film was it, period.
During my visit to Borobudur I observed the sun and thought it be so nice if I could get the sun to break just through the openings of the stupas…so I waited.
Patience paid of and I managed to squeeze in just a few frames, bracketing the exposure as much as possible and then? Ha, ha NO LCD screen either.
© Gunther Deichmann - Borobudur
Kodachrome 25
I had to wait a few weeks before I got back to Australia, send the film for processing to Melbourne since Kodak was the only Lab who could process Kodachrome at that time.
After the boxes of slides arrived I looked with excitement for those images from Borobudur, once I found them amongst all those others my grin was brighter then the light table…remember no Computer…well only those super large ones which nobody could afford.
In short, this is the story about the image above. (first one)
I am actually planning a Photo Workshop to Yogyakarta, Borobudur and the near by Volcano. If you interested please let me know, this one promise to be very cool and affordable, I post the dates (2011) once I finalized the details, so please stay tuned. I guess this time around it will be all digital.
© Gunther Deichmann - Batik in Yogyakarta, Kodachrome 25
Now I am looking forward to yet another amazing ancient structure this time in Siem Reap, Angkor Wat and surrounding areas. Our Photo Workshop starts by September 12 and includes Phnom Kulen and the mighty Tonle Sap Lake.
Maybe Mr. Einstein visited these places too, who knows but he certainly has a point.
GD
Below some excepts from Wikipedia…for more go to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borobudur
Borobudur, or Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument near Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.
A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa.
Borobudur is the biggest Buddhist temple in the ninth century measuring 123 x 123 meters. It was completed centuries before Angkor Wat in Kamboja.
All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect Buddha's teachings. For the reason, this temple functions as educating medium for those who want to learn Buddhism.
The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage.
Borobudur a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jogjakarta City (also Jogja, Yogya, Jogjakarta) is a city in the Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. It is renowned as a center of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows.
Travel Photography Workshop: Cambodia September 2010. The Road less traveled... Siem Reap & beyond.
The Road less traveled...
© Gunther Deichmann - On Mekong River Cambodia 1992
shot with Kodachrome 25 ASA
I just finished the Itinerary for the Journey after our Photo Workshop in Siem Reap Cambodia, and for those who would like to join, please contact me for more details as this trip is only for a very limited number of participants.
Traveling by road and stops I have selected including a couple days in Batambang with it's amazing Colonial architecture, along the majestic Tonle Sap Lake traveling south to Phnom Penh.
© Gunther Deichmann - Cambodia 2009
Rickshaw in Phnom Penh
© Gunther Deichmann - Cambodia 2009
By Ox Cart if weather permitting to the remote temple of
Bantey Ampoeu (part of our Siem Reap Workshop)
© Gunther Deichmann - Cambodia 2009
The remote temple of Bantey Ampoeu (part of our Siem Reap Workshop)
Photo Workshop: Cambodia and beyond...last call for reservations
Cambodia & beyond...last call for reservations
We are getting very close to our final bookings for our GD PhotoWorkshop in Cambodia from the 12 to 18th of September 2010, we have only 3 more spaces available and our bookings will close by July 25th.
For more info please go to:
http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/page1/calendar.html
A complete Course outline is available up on request, please email me and I send you the PDF file, thank you.
http://www.deichmann-photo.com/contact/contact.php
GD
Exploring Mystical Cambodia, Multimedia presentation using Aperture 3, Motion & GarageBand
QT 1:46 min.
Mystical Cambodia is a Journey into the past...created for my GD Photo Workshops and my love for Cambodia.
Produced with Aperture 3, Motion from Final Cut Studio and GarageBand. The short Video clip at the end was taken with a Nikon D300s long after sunset with very little light left. I created the soundtrack for this project entirely in GarageBand which took about 20 min.
You might noticed that I am using Aperture 3 slideshows with Motion lately, it is just an awesome combination for Multimedia presentations, tutorials or just for fun.
For info on my GD Photo Workshops please click this LINK
Also on: Vimeo & YouTube
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Adventure Photo Workshops in Asia: Cambodia-Nepal & Philippines... discover the undiscovered with your digital camera
The GD Photo Workshops in Asia...
confirmed dates for Sept. & Oct.
Cambodia, Nepal & Philippines. 
© Gunther Deichmann - discover the
undiscovered in Cambodia
You find we go beyond the normal tourist locations, experience adventure with a touch of luxury in some of the best destinations in Asia. Discover the undiscovered with your digital camera.
Gunther has many years of experience in Cambodia and Nepal, you explore places seldom visit by others.
Understand light and composition, meet new people and immerse yourself in new cultures, getting the shot right in the first place is the main objective in these workshops. Learn how to see with your eyes and using the camera only as a tool to capture the ultimate image. Photoshop manipulation is not on the agenda.
At the same time master the after the shoot workflow, critique, tips, tricks and techniques, plus securing your Photos with the implementation of a complete back up system during our classroom sessions at the Hotel.
The workshops are for advanced amateurs who want to gain insight into how to make better photographs for editorial, stock sales or for personal satisfaction. A digital SLR camera capable of capturing RAW images is required. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop.
Students will work in digital formats and for those with experience on Mac Computers Gunther will guide you through the understanding of Aperture. (including the latest version 3.0.3) He will also teach basic editing skills in Photoshop. Gunther is a certified Apple Pro Trainer for Aperture and has years of hands on knowledge using Photoshop as a photography tool.
For more info go to:
Cambodia, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh
PHOTO WORKSHOP in September 12 - 18, 2010
Final bookings must be made by latest 19th of July
PACKAGE PRICE: US $1,795.00 (airfare not included) for more details please email us at gdeichmann@mac.com
The price is inclusive of the following:
7 days and 6 nights stay inclusive of accommodation bed and breakfast at a 5star Boutique Hotel (Siem Reap)
Ground transportation and guides including visit to the Tonle Sap lake
Bottled water will be provided throughout the excursions.
Heritage site permit fees.
(only 4 more slots available)
Full details and outline of course will be send to you upon request.
Please Note: If you like to take part of the Phnom Penh extension additional fees are applicable, this is in addition to our Siem Reap 7 day Workshop and a great opportunity for those who like to add some extra days and explore/discover Phnom Penh and surrounding areas. Pls. send us an email for more information for the Phnom Penh extension.
7 days Angkor Wat and beyond...explore and discover the hidden Khmer treasures, please book this workshop early it is our most popular one.
Read what students had to say from our previous Photo Workshops in Cambodia & India.
© Gunther Deichmann - ancient Temples
& ritual Cambodia
© Gunther Deichmann - Siem Reap Cambodia
October 14 - 21, 2010 Bookings close by 9th of August.
Only 4 spaces remaining!
Nepal, Kathmandu
A 7 day Journey into Nepal, final itinerary yet to be finalized, please stay tuned for more info very soon. Shortly we announce the price and upon request we provide you with a detailed Itinerary and Course outline.
© Gunther Deichmann - Sadhu Nepal
© Gunther Deichmann - Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal
Oct. 29 -Nov01, 2010 Bookings close by 31st of August.
PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS IN PALAWAN: Learn from the Pro. in cooperation with Power Mac Center Manila Philippines.
Four days of fun and learning travel photography..exploring nature's beauty in Palawan
Target: Amateurs and semi-pro (max 8 participants) please book this one early. Peso 12,000 (does not include Hotel and accommodation charges yet)
Philippines only! Course outline soon to be announced.
For registration: workshops@powermaccenter.com
© Gunther Deichmann -perfect camouflaged Monitor Lizard
cooling of in the lagoon on Dimakya Island Palawan, Philippines
© Gunther Deichmann - Flying Fox, - Fruit Bats
on Dimakya Island Palawan, Philippines
Hope to see you on one of our GD Photo Workshops,
GD
Aperture 3 Essentials & basic Photography course at Power Mac Center, Makati Philippines
Aperture 3 essentials & basic Photography,
using your camera and understanding the
work-flow after the shoot.
July 23-25 
Doing it right from the start and avoiding problems later, using your camera and Aperture 3 is really not that complicated.
Switching from iPhoto to Aperture 3 the easy way, organizing all your photos the correct way, create Aperture 3 slideshows, import and edit video (movies) in Aperture 3.
Correct your photos the professional way without the use of Photoshop, export your photos to Facebook with a click of the button...plus tips, tricks and techniques on photography.
This course is for amateurs and semi pros.
Course fee: Peso 8,500.00 per participant for 3 days
1 to 4 PM except on the last day there is an additional 1 hour (1 to 5 PM)
For details: www.powermaccenter.com
For registration: workshops@powermaccenter.com
See a basic course outline below:
Day 1. Short introduction and presentation on basic photography
3:00 hours.
Lecture on your camera and problems you’re facing
How to use your equipment and make the most out off it, hands on and learning the basics.
E.g. basic operation of your camera the a-b-c. tips and tricks.
Short walk around Greenbelt 3 with GD using your camera in the field.
Setting up your computer for Photography and uploading images.
A. The first upload to the computer using Aperture 3 or iPhoto ’09
Basic lessons on digital photography.
Q&A
Day 2.
3 hours
Another short walk in Greenbelt with GD implementing the lessons from day one.
Hands on and advise including some critique after the shoot and upload of images.
B. The digital workflow after the shoot, Aperture 3 or iPhoto more advanced training,
plus backing up your images the correct way.
Q&A
Day 3.
4 hours
Final lessons learned and discussion, plus more tips, tricks and techniques from GD on Photography.
Participants go out alone for about 30 minutes and shoot some simple assignments given by GD.
After they return evaluation and lessons learned, final editing and fine-tuning with Aperture 3 or iPhoto.
What to do with your photos after the final shoot and edit;
integration on the Mac e.g. creating slideshows, presentations with iWork etc,.
Q&A
Photography:The Students Work... Photographs from our India 2010 GD Photo Workshop
The Students Work...
a Journey Through Incredible India
© Gunther Deichmann - Incredible India, Elephant Festival
in Jaipur Rajasthan March 2010
It is done, I have uploaded the work from the students in the Gallery 'The Students Work" a selection of six images each from their recent GD PhotoWorkshop in India Feb./March 2010.
Note: If you don't see the new images right away you might have to refresh your Browser, please enjoy the Photos and refrain from copying them, they are all protected by © copyright to each individual Photographer.
Congratulations to all participants for creating such nice Photos and I am very proud of you all. India had been a tough one from the chaotic streets in Old Delhi to the long Journey in Rajasthan by Mini Bus.
Shooting from early morning until dusk then back to our Hotels for a quick meal and shower, then we started our work on our Computers, uploading the images and working with Aperture 3 (except for two who used Lightroom).
Feel free and read some of the comments in the Testimonials from some of the participants.
Interesting everybody jumped into the cold water and worked with Aperture 3 (installed on our first night at the Hotel in Delhi)which was only released a few days prior our departure for India. No one encountered any problems and everything went real smooth, even our Lightroom Guys where very impressed with Aperture 3.
But now I rather let the images from the students do the talking, everyone done an incredible Job under sometimes very difficult circumstances. Thanks again to all Participants & I hope to see you again one of those days... happy shooting.
Please note: I have also updated my Home Page on my Main Website and changed some Photos from India in the Gallery section.
In due time I am going to replace my Photos in the Galley on my Blog called..."A Small Taste of the Latest" with a new selection of Photos from India and Nepal, currently it is still Cambodia.
My special thanks to Shroff International Travel for making the Journey to India an enjoyable one.
GD
Adventure Travel Photography: Behind the Scenes...GD PhotoWorkshop in India, the fun images
Behind the Scene in India...the fun images
from our last GD Photo Workshop.
© Gunther Deichmann - Behind the Scene...
Jaipur, Rajasthan India 2010
To view the photos you can also click on the image above.
I just uploaded the images from "Behind the Scene India" into the Gallery all taken during our last GD Photo Workshop February/March 2010. The Image Gallery from the Students work will follow sometime next next week.
The current Gallery "The Students Work" is still active with Cambodia but will be replaced very soon with nice Photos from the participants during our last GD Photo Workshop in India. I am still waiting for a few more images and we're done.
In the meantime enjoy the images Behind the Scene from India; from the streets of New Delhi, the Taj Mahal in Agra and Jaipur in Rajasthan.
Please Note: If you click the