Top 10 Photography Workshop Destinations for 2016
Gary Detonnancourt
Top 10 Photography Workshop Destinations for 2016
For those who love travel photography, heading to workshop destinations that also offer stunning scenery and ample opportunities to take exceptional photographs makes for a wonderful adventure. The good news is that for 2016 there are ten photography hotspots that you can make travel plans and have a great time discovering new worlds.
Cuba with Art Wolfe
In many ways, Cuba is still untouched and offers an incredible opportunity to visit this island nation which is just now opening up to American tourists. See Old Havana, Vinales Valley, and many other destinations. http://www.jimclinephototours.com/
Ethiopia Easter Festivities Photo Tour
Visit remarkable Ethiopia and become exposed to a clash of cultures that makes for one of the best photography workshops in the spring. Nomad Photo Tours
Europe
Travel to several exotic locations in Europe includes off the beaten path destinations in France and discover the many excellent travel photography opportunities that await you.
Iceland Aurora Photo Tours
Iceland in the winter is a remarkable sight thanks to black sand beaches, waterfalls, and so much more. Winter landscape photography workshops are available for individuals and small groups through icelandaurora.com.
Mexico City – Land of the Aztecs
Find the rich beauty of Mexico City and venture out to many of the colorful buildings, structures, and giant Toltec stone warriors that dot the countryside. Santa Fe Workshops
New Orleans w/National Geographic
This remarkable city is an excellent destination for travel photographers to capture the unique combination of modern living amid old French architecture. This is a great place for a quick visit in one of the best photography hotspots.
Central Oregon One-on-One Tours w/ccophoto.com
The sights of central Oregon are unique and offer plenty of great opportunities to brush up on your photographic skills. You get personal, one-on-one training in an incredible environment.
Santa Fe Workshop w/National Geographic
Led by a National Geographic photographer, you can visit the wonders that surround the Santa Fe area in this five day trip that is scheduled for three times this year. Find out why famous photographers like Ansel Adams were drawn to this unique part of the world.
West Virginia Nature Image Photography w/Bill and Linda Lane
Cover the back country of West Virginia with this remarkable workshop that offers nature at its most stunning. Contact lanephotoworkshops.com for more information about their three to five-day field workshop destinations.
Yosemite National Park
You can enjoy one of the best workshop destinations that capture El Capitan, Half Dome, and other attractions in this marvelous US national park in all its glory. You can sign to see the many waterfalls and even rent a bicycle for this workshop by Ken Rockwell.
In addition, you can check out a number of different travel photography destinations that are well suited to individuals and groups that offer great photography hotspots. For those who want to get away and discover whole new worlds while expanding their photographic skills, these workshop destinations are for you.
Monthly Photo Contest
Gary Detonnancourt
Every Month you may post 2 of your best images for our photo contest. To enter, please upload the images in the comment section below by clicking on the Landscape icon or you can use an image host like Flickr by pasting the embed link in the comment bar. Please post each image in a separate comment for voting purposes. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers.
I will post a new subject on last Thursday of the month. The previous month's contest will end on the last Thursday of the month at 5 pm EST. I or a guest judge will select the winners.
Contest Theme: Travel
PRIZES:
YOU CHOICE OF A FREE COUPON FOR MY:
ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
PRINTING CLASS
COMPOSITION CLASS
LIGHTROOM CLASS
Voting: Please remember to visit often and to like (click the up arrow) then comment on your favorite image.
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Winners need to email gdetonn@gmail.com with your choice of the four courses listed above. Then I will respond with your coupon code.