Biography of Clay Humphrey. Clay Humphrey Photography.
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Dates and Itinerary (details):
First photo tour workshops: November 11, 2009, January 20, 2010, March, April, May dates to be announced. Please write for more details. e-mail: goldenheron@gmail.com
Five nights lodging IN the El Yunque rainforest.
Locations can vary after careful assessment of the groups preferences. Extensive questionnaires will help us adapt each trip to the particular group.
All tours start on a Wednesday and end the following Monday. Additional workshops available on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday in San Juan.
Our lodging is in a private rainforest villa with lovely views and paths to the rivers, waterfalls and streams. The native 'Coqui' is a tiny tree frog with a big voice that sings its lullaby each night.
Wednesday. Arrive San Juan. Transportation departs San Juan on or before 6 PM. You must meet up with the group before 6 PM, in San Juan. ( We can help you find lodging in San Juan the night before if your flight arrives after 5:00 PM). Dinner stop at a local seafood restaurant by the beach on way to our 5 night Rainforest Lodging in the mountains. .
Thursday. Full day 1. Breakfast at lodging. Photo morning on the El Yunque rainforest paths, rivers and waterfalls below the lodging. Lunch at lodging, 2 hours session in Adobe Photoshop. Afternoon shoot on the lower river ( down the mountain) with the petroglyphs and waterfalls. Quiet early dinner at the next door Ecolodge restaurant.
Weather: Please note: 'Winter' sun ( but there is no 'winter') sets every night about 6 PM in Puerto Rico. Temperatures will range from 68 in the mountains at night to 82 at the beach during the daytime. . Ocean water temperature is about 82.
Friday. Full day 2. Very early morning light on a small island ( arrive by motorboat). Dramatic beach scenes with coconut trees, white sand and beautiful clear water. ( Lunch break, picnic and swimming on a beautiful private sandy beach) You will need a bathing suit if you wish to swim during the mid day break. 2 PM Drive to Old San Juan. Late afternoon shoot in the Spanish colonial city of Old San Juan. Setting sun lights up the old Spanish fortresses. Dinner in Old San Juan in one of the old city's' many culinary delights..
Option: Instead of this afternoon in Old San Juan we can keep the boat and snorkel an offshore reef. You can use any underwater camera you have to photograph the fish. This is not an 'underwater photography' workshop, just a chance to use your underwater camera if you have one. We can never be sure how clear the water will be on any given day. An opportunity to snorkel on the reefs as well. . To be decided after reviewing each groups preferences.
Saturday. Full day 3. Breakfast at lodging. Early morning around the very scenic Maunabo coastline and Punta Tuna lighthouse and beaches. ( no swimming) See photos of Maunabo area we visit: Faro Punta Tuna lighthouse • Maunabo Marshes • Faro beach and lighthouse. Lunch at Los Bohios restaurant on a Maunabo beach. Early afternoon stop in the south coast town of Guayama, with its church, lovely park and Museum ( a restored Spanish house). Steep scenic drive up the mountains above Cayey. Early dinner up in the mountains at the magnificent Jajome Terrace Restaurant, with views of the mountain ranges down to the sea of the south coast. Dinner at 5 PM with the setting sun.
Sunday. Full day 4. Early breakfast at the lodging. Up to the top peaks of the El Yunque rainforest, above the clouds. We will have private access to the top by the service road, hiking with equipment will not be an issue. The eerily lit dwarf forest is fascinating and unique. Very unusual and difficult natural lighting conditions, best conditions are when the clouds cover us. Picnic lunch in a forest gazebo by a rushing stream. Back to the lodging for a second session on the computer enhancing your photos in Adobe Photoshop. Grill night dinner in Las Croabas restaurant. Evening option of a kayaking trip into the marvelous Fajardo bioluminescent bay.
Monday. Departure of Rainforest lodging after breakfast and drive back to San Juan.
Additional options: Longer trips are possible.
Optional. Sunday evening trip to visit the Fajardo bioluminescent bay, for those who would like to see this spectacular natural wonder. Not a photo excursion; as it requires very specialized equipment to photograph. Kayak trip is included if desired.
Please Note: This itinerary is suggestive only. Once you sign up you will be given a questionnaire and the final itinerary of any particular trip will be adapted to the wants of the group. There are many possibilities.
Top famed photographer is your instructor Clay Humphrey click for his website.
Location guide, catered meals, transportation to the locations, all details and accommodations are arranged by Elena.
Prices will be approximately $2,265.* per person for 4 days and five nights. 4 person minimum, 8 person maximum. Please note: We meet in San Juan and end in San Juan. Airfare is not included. If more than 4 people register the fee will be slightly lower.
Price is for two persons sharing a room. Single private room would be an additional expense.
This tour is all inclusive* ( lodging, transportation, 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches). We travel with a cooler with water, chips, juices and sodas. Any drinks or food purchased on the road are at your expense including the five dinners & one lunch ( a la carte) at various restaurants..
* WE VISIT A DIFFERENT SCENIC RESTAURANT EVERY NIGHT!
INCLUDED:
* WE CHARTER A PRIVATE BOAT FOR THE LITTLE ISLANDS AND REEFS.
* WE KAYAK IN THE BIOBAY AT NIGHT. (motorboat available if for those who do not want to kayak)
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Additional workshops.
COST OF ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS UPON REQUEST.
Offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ADD ON #1 : DAY SPENT PERFECTING ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP TECNIQUES Lodging San Juan
ADD ON # 2 : LEARN TO USE THE NEW HDR PHOTO TECNIQUE. Lodging San Juan
ADD ON # 3 : DAY SPENT LEARNING STUDIO LIGHTING Lodging San Juan
Icacos Island with Puerto Rico in the distant background. Photo: Clay Humphrey
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