PATAGONIA IN AUTUMN CLASSIC ITINERARY. 26 MARCH - 8 APRIL 2018 Ignacio Palacios Nick Melidonis

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1 PATAGONIA IN AUTUMN CLASSIC ITINERARY 26 MARCH - 8 APRIL 2018 Ignacio Palacios Nick Melidonis 1

2 PATAGONIA IN AUTUMN Patagonia is a sparsely populated region located at the southern end of South America. Shared by Argentina and Chile, it is the land of wonders and certainly, a photographer s paradise. The mountains, glaciers and lakes in Patagonia are also some of the most beautiful in the world. Patagonia offers the photographer remarkably clean air that provides saturated colours of lush vegetation, especially during the autumn season. 2 3

3 PATAGONIA Chilean Patagonia is an amazing area of unlimited and unspoiled nature. Torres del Paine is a national park known for its soaring mountains, electric-blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and golden pampas (lowlands) that shelter rare wildlife such as guanacos, pumas and condors. The three granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine are some of its most iconic sites. 4 5

4 LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK Fitz Roy is the highest spire in a compact range of granite (granodiorite) peaks in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, that remains among the most technically challenging mountains to climb on Earth and it can be seen from El Chaltén. The word Chaltén comes from a Tehuelche word meaning smoking mountain, due to a cloud that usually forms around its peak. 6 7

5 PERITO MORENO GLACIER ARGENTINA Perito Moreno is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system shared with Chile. This ice field is the world s third largest reserve of fresh water after Antarctica and Greenland. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that is growing. It is very famous because of its dynamic changes, which produces a cyclic phenomenon of forward and backward movement, with spectacular ice falls from its front walls. 8 9

6 EL CHALTÉN GLACIERS NATIONAL PARK ARGENTINA The postcard-perfect landscapes of El Chaltén have named this little town as the trekking capital of Argentina. It is a hiking paradise and the trails around Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre are incredibly scenic. It is a network of world-class trails that will take you to breath-taking lookouts and especially in autumn, the colors of this National Park are just amazing

7 PATAGONIA IN AUTUMN I often wonder how my images can be influenced by how I feel inside. I am sure that the connection I feel for a landscape has an influence on what and how I capture an image and the final touch I give it when I am editing it at home. Joining the classic itinerary tour will give you the opportunity to discover some of the most remarkable landscapes in the Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia. Prepare to be amazed at incredible glaciers, rugged mountain peaks and dramatic skies where lenticular clouds are often seen. In this itinerary will cover all the iconic locations for photography at the right times of day with the best light, but we will also enjoy the culture of the region. Ignacio Palacios has travelled the region countless times, and you will learn about its history and its customs. Patagonia is famous for its great food as well, and we will enjoy the finest local meals such as its delicious empanadas and its most famous sweet (alfajores/dulce de leche). 12 Mt Fitz Roy 13

8 ITINERARY I seem to have a particular love affair with Patagonia. It is an unpredictable landscape; the weather changes very quickly, wind, rain, snow, barren, exposed it is one of the most challenging landscapes I have ever seen and photographed. DAY 1-26 March - Arrive Puerto Natales Meeting point: Hotel Singular Pick-ups from the airport and transfers to hotel. Depending on availability it is possible to fly to either Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales. Puerto Natales is known as the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and Hotel Singular is arguably the best hotel in South America. We will gather before dinner for presentations and briefings. DAY 2-27 March - Cruise from Puerto Natales to Rio Serrano (Torres del Paine) Cruise from Puerto Bories (Natales) to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers along the Ultima Esperanza fiord. Visit to Balmaceda glacier and walk in the bush to the footsteps of Serrano Glacier. Lunch at Hosteria Monte Balmaceda and cruise with views to the South Ice Field to Rio Serrano hotel. Note: This cruise is subject to weather conditions and water levels at Serrano River. If the cruise is canceled, we will access the National Park with our vans. We will spend 2 nights at Hotel Rio Serrano, a beautiful hotel where we will stay in superior rooms with views to Torres del Paine s horns. DAY 3-28 March - Torres Del Paine National Park, around Pehoe Lake Drive to hotel Rio Serrano. During the day, we will photograph around Pehoe Lake for beautiful views of Pehoe Lake and the Horns. We will also visit Salto Grande and visit Nordenskjöld lake/mirador Cuernos. Hotel Rio Serrano. DAY 4-29 March - Torres Del Paine National Park, Grey Lake and Grey Glacier Boat round trip to Grey Glacier. There will be opportunities to photograph the glacier, its icebergs and capture the beautiful peaks of Paine Grande from the boat. Hotel las Torres Base of the Towers 15

9 Puma Tours (Optional and depending on tracker availability) If some participants are keen we will check tracker availability within Torres del Paine. If a good tracker is available, we will inspect the puma (mountain lion/ cougar) hunting grounds in the park and private land and if we find one, we will follow it at a prudent distant. Torres del Paine is the best place in the world for watching this magnificent predator. Puma hunting will only be possible depending on the availability of trackers in the park. This activity is optional and will have an extra cost for two sessions. Each session will be about 2 hours at sunset another 2 hours after sunrise. Although puma sighting is not guaranteed, if we manage to find a good tracker/guide, we have a good chance of spotting it

10 ITINERARY CONTINUED DAY 5-30 March - Torres Del Paine National Park trekking day Trek to Torres Campsite (Base de las Torres). The hike to Base de las Torres is a very difficult walk and if the weather is not perfect to trek, we will photograph the Towers from Laguna Amarga (sunrise) and Cascada Paine. Another night at Hotel Las Torres. DAY 6-31 March - Torres Del Paine National Park to El Calafate - Drive to El Calafate in Argentina. Drive to Argentina, border crossing. On the way, the views are spectacular and we will stop to photograph whenever possible. Hotel Alto Calafate. hotelaltocalafate.com.ar 18 Paine Horns DAY 7-1 April - Parque Nacional los Glaciares, Perito Moreno Glacier Early in the morning, we will head to Parque Nacional los Glaciares to see the impressive Perito Moreno glacier. Appreciate the imposing glacier and the height of its massive walls. At the lookouts enjoy a magnificent view of the glacier, an unforgettable moment. Optional: Big Ice Experience - Journey to the center of the Glacier Perito Moreno Maximum age limited to 50 Years Old 10 minutes navigation across the Rico Arm, enjoying breathtaking views of the Perito Moreno glacier s front walls. Walking on the glacier is an amazing experience and one of the most spectacular Ice-hikes in the world with breathtaking views of the immense plateau of ice. During the walk you will photograph huge moulins, crevasses and ice caves. You will hike for about 3 and a half hours. Optional: Minitrekking Experience - Walk on the Glacier - Maximum age limited to 65 Years Old The 1:30 hours circuit that follows introduces you to the fascinating landscape of the glaciers: streams, small lagoons, gullies, crevasses and plenty of ice formations of the most incredible blues. The trekking is moderate. The ice surface over which you walk is irregular, but firm and safe. Back on the moraine we start our descent back to the port, to take the boat and navigate for 20 minutes, very close to the southern wall. Hotel Alto Calafate. DAY 8-2 April - Upsala Glacier discovery, Estancia Cristina This tour combines the navigation to the Upsala glacier area with a picnic day in Estancia Cristina, located on the right bank of the glacier. The tour departs, from port De la Cruz, which is located in Punta Bandera. You sail in the north arm of Lake Argentino to the Upsala channel and reach the western front of the Upsala glacier where you can appreciate it from the boat. Enjoy browsing icebergs and stunning landscapes. When you get to Estancia Cristina, you will experience panoramic views from the Upsala Balcony. Then, you will get to the shelter of Hielos Continentales and take a 30 minutes walk on ground of glacial erosion. There, you will have a great view of the Eastern Front of the Upsala Glacier, Lake William, Southern Ice and Cordillera de los Andes. We will walk through Cañadon de los fosiles back to Estancia Cristina (3 hrs). Finally, you will go back to the estancia and to the boat towards port De La Cross and then on to El Calafate. Hotel Alto Calafate. 19

11 ITINERARY CONTINUED Some landscapes such as Perito Moreno are so well known that it is difficult to move away from what other have done. Looking at someone else s work is very inspiring but it can also be a limitation to our creativity. I think as photographers we need to think laterally at times DAY 9-3 April - Drive to El Chaltén and trekking briefing El Chaltén is the starting point to explore Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy granite peaks. On the way we will stop at Viedma Lake and if it is clear we will stop to photograph Mt Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre from the road. Hotel Destino Sur. hoteldestinosur.com/ DAY 10-4 April - El Chaltén - Viedma Glacier Cruise and Ice Trek El Chaltén In the morning we will walk for minutes to Los Condores lookout for our first views and photographs of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre at sunrise. Transfer to Bahia Tunel Port and set sail over Viedma Lake to the glacier. During your 1-hour cruise, admire gorgeous views of Mt Fitz Roy and Mt Huemul. Arriving at Hornos Cape in the far southeast, your boat will turn west, offering amazing sights of Viedma Glacier. Next, disembark at a rocky promontory where our certified national park guides will provide a safety briefing and lecture on glaciology and other natural features of Los Glaciares National Park. You ll reach the edge of Viedma Glacier within a few minutes and receive crampons to begin your 2-hour trek. Under the care and supervision of your expert guides, hike past magnificent forms on the ice mass, such as glacial moraines, deep crevasses and canyon-sized cracks formed between the ice walls. Hotel Destino Sur. DAY 11-5 April - Electric River (Piedra de Fraile) and Pollone River After breakfast, transfer to Electric River (30 mins) and trek to Piedra de Fraile (3 hrs). From there, we will continue to Electric Lake and Pollone River (1.5 hrs) and we will sleep back at the Piedra de Fraile campsite (comfortable huts, 4 PAX). Piedra de Fraile: Difficulty: easy; Length: 7km; Time: max 3 hrs Hike to Pollone River: Difficulty: moderate; Length 3km; Time: 1.5 hrs. 20 Perito Moreno 21

12 ITINERARY CONTINUED DAY 12-6 April - Return to El Calafate After breakfast drive to El Calafate. End of trip. Transfers to hotel or to airport as required. Transfers back to Punta Arenas are also an option at an additional cost. For those participants staying for the trekking extension see below. OPTIONAL EXTENSION/TREKKING DAY 12-6 April - El Chaltén - Start of Trekking - day 1 - Vespignani range/desert Lake Sunrise shoot: climb up to Los Condores/Aguilas lookout (20-30 mins) for our first views and photographs of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. After breakfast, reception by our Certified National Park guides and porters. Briefing on the trekking by guides and photographers. Transfer by van to Desert Lake (37 km, 1.5 hrs), leaving the luggage at Punta Sur and then by boat to Punta Norte (30 mins). During the walk we will have opportunities to photograph the Vespignani range and Mt Fitz Roy. After lunch, we will go back to our campsite walking along the lake. It is a bushy trail with some ups and downs. Sleeping on organised campsite ECO Camp (comfortable wooden huts, 2 PAX), 20km away from El Chaltén. Difficulty: moderate; Length: 14km; Time: 5-6 hrs. DAY 13-7 April - El Chaltén - Trekking - day 2 - Loma del Diablo Sunrise shot of the Vespignani range and Mt Fitz Roy. After breakfast in the ECO camp (located on the shores of Condor Lagoon). We will leave our luggage at the ECO Camp and go to Los Huemules private reserve to start the ascend to the spectacular Loma del Diablo (7 hrs return), which is the main lookout of the valley. The ascent is on a very well-marked trail. Difficulty: Moderate Plus; Length:16km; Time: 7-8 hrs Note: there are options for those who don t want to climb to the Loma del Diablo. Another group could go to photograph from Laguna Azul. Sleeping at Hotel Destino Sur.. DAY 14-8 April - Return to El Calafate After breakfast drive to El Calafate. End of trip. Transfers to hotel or to airport as required. Transfers back to Punta Arenas are also an option at an additional cost. For those flying home on the 8th of April (recommended) we will stay at Hotel Alto Calafate one more night. 22 Cerro Torre 23

13 ITINERARY CONTINUED El Chaltén is best known for being the gateway to Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerro Torres, two of the most rugged and impressive peaks in the Patagonian Andes. Traveling across its plains, forests, rivers, glaciers and mountainous formations, you will experience the diversity and uniqueness of its flora and fauna. 24 Camera skills We will assist you out in the field with the camera skills needed to capture those incredible moments. Regardless of your level and your camera equipment, you will improve your skills as a photographer and you will learn the craft with an expert team. Post-processing During the workshop, we will have the opportunity to process and enhance your images using Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One and other editing software. If the weather is good, we will be out in the nature photographing but there are always opportunities to sit down and work on your images when we are in the hotel. Level of photography All levels of photographers are welcome. We will be providing instruction on all aspects of image capture and post processing and it does not really matter whether you are a beginner or an expert photographer. We welcome all levels of photographers using equipment from mobile phones & tablets, compact cameras to digital SLR cameras. Physical requirements Our guides will take us to a range of different locations by mini vans, most of which involve some short walks. Sometimes, we may take longer walks, but all excursions are optional and if you are tired, you can always sleep in and relax in the hotel. Critique sessions The purpose of critiques is to offer one s impression of a photo. During sessions, you will have professional views of your work with a constructive evaluation to include feedback, suggestions and tips. Photography is an art and therefore critiques can often feel personal, but it is often a great learning exercise to have your images reviewed by some professional photographers. Grey Glacier 25

14 ITINERARY CONTINUED Accommodation The perfect balance between comfort, elegance and wild luxury of Patagonia. The Singular Patagonia is the preserver of the century old cold storage Bories, declared a national heritage. The Singular Hotel Patagonia is the transition between our small existence and the majestic, eternal surroundings. Declared national heritage in 1996, The Singular Patagonia, Puerto Bories Hotel, is a unique historic destination, set in a privilege setting and location which position it as one of the best in the south. Live a luxurious experience in what is known as the end of the world route. Hotel Rio Serrano The Singular Patagonia is the preserver of the century old cold storage Bories, declared a national heritage. The Singular Patagonia 26 27

15 ITINERARY CONTINUED Accommodation Anchored in a completely paradisiac location, Hotel Alto Calafate will give you the opportunity to live a unique experience of tranquillity and to experience full contact with the surrounding natural environment. Built following the typical Patagonic architecture, inside you will find a warm and cozy environment where wooden, iron and leather details predominate. Hotel Alto Calafate Hotel Las Torres Patagonia is one of the most outstanding in the region and still maintains the principles of its founders: to share the warmth of the people and customs of Patagonia. Hotel Las Torres 28 29

16 ITINERARY CONTINUED Accommodation The hotel owes its name to the winding Serrano River, which originates in the waters of the Toro Lake and flows into the Ultima Esperanza Inlet. Its privileged location in front of the Torres del Paine, surrounded by a wonderful natural environment, provides the perfect combination of design, quality and comfort, respecting the balance with its surroundings. Destino Sur Hotel opens its doors to those who want to discover the adventure and mountains of El Chaltén. Offering the highest standards of quality in a beautiful location. Hotel Destino Sur 30 31

17 THE TEAM IGNACIO PALACIOS Ignacio Palacios is a Spanish/ Australian travel photographer based on Planet Earth that stops in Sydney from time to time. He is best known for his travel, landscapes and fine art photography. His previous background was in engineering and management consultant for various companies in wind and renewable energies. Although he has been a part time photographer since 1998, he became a full time professional photographer in 2012 following the footsteps of three generations of photographers in his family. Ignacio has traveled around the world since 1998, gathering an extensive collection of images of people, places, wildlife and landscapes across more than 80 countries in five different continents. He is one of the world s few full-time professional photographers/guides and he has led tours to Patagonia, the Altiplano, the Atacama Desert, Galapagos, Spain, Norway, Finland, and Iceland since Some locations take a bit of time to get to know. When I arrive to a new place, it is exciting and there is always a temptation to shoot straight away, but I feel it takes a few days to settle and start making more thoughtful images. However I also try to make a point of noting what grabs me immediately and this is usually what puts me in the path of creating something different, something unique. 32 Ignacio writes and provides images to numerous magazines and publications around the world, such as Luminous Landscape and Lonely Planet books and guides. He has received Australian and International awards and has been finalist and highly commended in some prestigious competitions such as the NSW AIPP Epson Awards, BBC Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer, National Geographic Travel Contest, Australian Geographic Photographer of the Year, Travel Photography or the Year, IPA, Head On, Eyes on Asia and the International Loupe awards. NICK MELIDONIS Nick Melidonis is a Perth based photographer best known for travel, landscapes and fine art photography. His previous background was as a corporate trainer and management consultant for the firm he co-founded, Integra. He became a professional photographer in 1999 and is regarded as one of Australia s most creative photographers and photo educators. Like Ignacio, his passion for travel has taken him to many places around the world and he was one of the pioneers in promoting photography and cultural tours in Australia. He has led tours to many countries including Greece, Spain, Bali, Iceland, Borneo, Africa and India. Nick is a master photographer V with the AIPP and has been the recipient of many awards. He is one of only three photographers to have won the AIPP Australian Professional Landscape Photographer of the Year three times. He was also finalist/runner-up to the AIPP Australian Travel Photographer of the Year three times. Nick is a regular writer for Better Photography and Australian Photography magazines and contributes to numerous other publications. In 2016, his AIPP Gold Distinction image of a camel train in the Nubra Valley, Himalayas, India won a silver medal in the World Photographic Cup and was ranked number two in the world in Nature from 28 countries. The same image was a finalist in the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. In 2014 he was awarded with a LUX Gold in Spain (the most prestigious professional photography award in his country). Paine Horns 33

18 TERMS AND CONDITIONS WORKSHOP DATES AND PRICES Tour dates: 26 March - 8 April 2018 The tour commences in Puerto Natales (Chile) and ends in El Calafate (Argentina) Cost is US$10,490 per person, twin share Optional single supplement US$1,990 Optional Extension/Trekking: US$1,390 per person Maximum 14 participants A deposit of US$2,000 is required when you book the workshop Terms of payment A deposit of US$2,000 must be paid to secure your place. The deposit is non-refundable unless you can sell your place to someone else. You will get refunded if the tour did not go ahead The Registration Form must be filled in and signed by each participant at the time of paying the first deposit. Participation will be declined otherwise. The remaining balance must be paid on or before 30 September 2017 Bookings will be accepted strictly in the order they are received Important: the workshop requires a minimum of 8 participants to run so please don t book your flights until this has been confirmed. What s included Full 12 days (11 nights) in Argentina and Chile with all land content (Extension: 14 days, 13 nights) All meals, transportation and accommodation in Argentina and Chile Four/Five stars hotels and 1 night in a hut (sleeping bags provided) (the Extended Option has one more night in a hotel and one more night in a hut) All excursions All photographic tuition and workshop materials for the duration of the tour. What s not included Airfares from Australia/US and other international destinations Travel insurance with emergency evacuation is mandatory as a condition of booking Chilean and Argentinean Visas Camera/Equipment Insurance Optional personal activities Alcohol consumption and extra beverages Tips to the local guides along the way Any other personal expenses. Cancellation Policy A written notice of any cancellation must be received by you at which time the following cancellation fees will apply: If cancelled between 1 October 2017 and end of November 2017, 50% of the workshop cost will be refunded If cancelled between 1 December 2017 and before departure, a fee equal to 100% of the workshop cost will be payable Failure to pay by the due dates will be considered a cancellation of the booking and fees paid will be nonrefundable Bookings made after 30 September 2017 must be paid in full No refunds will be made. Camera gear There is really no limit to what camera gear you take but we always recommend to travel light! Check with your airline about weight restrictions. Whatever level of camera equipment you have, we will help to ensure you get the most out of it. Fitness and health considerations Patagonia is a remote environment and the climate can be harsh. The workshop has been planned within the ability of average people in good health conditions but if you have concerns about your own capabilities or health please check with your doctor before booking a place. We recommend that you do some walking every day to get fit for the trip. By signing the Registration Form, you guarantee that to the best of your knowledge, you do not have any physical or other disability that could create a risk for you or other tour participants. Once a booking has been accepted by IP Travel Photography, medical circumstances will not be accepted as an exemption to the Cancellation Policy above. When you fill the Registration Form, please indicate any health issues, allergies or dietary requirements. IP Travel Photography does not assume any responsibility or liability for medical care or special dietary requirements. If a participant becomes ill during the workshop, IP Travel Photography reserves the right to continue the tour for the benefit of the rest of the participants. IP Travel Photography will make every effort to assist you whilst trying to minimize disruption of the workshop for other participants. Visas Chilean Visa: Australians must pay it at the airport. You don t have to pay again when we reenter Chile. Argentinean Visa: You don t need to get a Visa, however: Australian tourists are charged a reciprocity fee of USD150. The reciprocity fee must be paid online prior to arrival in Argentina on the Argentine Migration website. Travellers who have not paid the reciprocity fee prior to arrival at an Argentine port of entry may be sent back to their port of embarkation. See under Entry and exit for more information Please go here: gov.ar/accesibleingles/ So please make sure that you pay this reciprocity fee online prior to arrival in Argentina, and print and bring the receipt. For US citizens and other international participants, please check with your consulate/ embassy regarding Chilean and Argentinian VISAS. Rights IP Travel Photography reserves the right to: Substitute hotels/ accommodation Make changes in the itinerary or transport if required due to changes in airline schedules, or when necessary Cancel the workshop prior to departure, in which case a full refund of all payments received will be given. If such event occurred, IP Travel Photography will not be responsible for any other expenses such as nonrefundable air fares, visa fees and other related expenses. The responsibility for such bookings lies with the participant. As such, IP Travel Photography recommends participants to purchase a travel protection insurance prior to paying the first deposit. Substitute the tour leader and guest photographer as originally specified, in which case this substitution will not entitle the participant to a refund Accept or refuse any person as a participant in the workshop Change the price of the workshop due to adverse currency exchange fluctuations, airline schedule changes, fuel and tax price charges. Liability The operation of the workshop is at the sole discretion of Ignacio Palacios, having in mind the wellbeing and interests of all participants and the safe and sensible operation of the program as specified within this itinerary. IP Travel Photography does not accept any liability for the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise of third party providers. IP Travel Photography disclaims liability for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or trouble caused by force majeure or any other event which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on IP Travel Photography s part. IP Travel Photography IP Travel Photography is an ASIC business name with Australian Business Number and registered in Australia under the Business Names Registration Act IP Travel Photography (Ignacio Palacios) will guide and provide photography tuition to all participants during the tour. IP Travel Photography is not a travel agent or travel service provider

19 CHECKLIST Camera equipment D SLR or Medium Format (check your baggage allowance with your airline/travel agent) T ripod with quick release plate S tandard zoom, wide angle and telephoto lenses Hiking boots (well-worn in) B attery and chargers Water bottle or camel pack S hutter cable release Sunglasses (mandatory to walk near/on glaciers) P olarising filter and ND filters We will see lots of guanacos around Torres del Paine. The guanaco is an animal native to the arid, mountainous regions of South America and the puma is its main natural predator. What to bring, clothing and other It can get pretty chilly in Patagonia so please follow our recommendations in clothing. Hiking poles L aptop computer with Photoshop and Lightroom and/or Capture One Hat, gloves (thin and thick), sunscreen, insect repellent E xternal backup drives and memory cards for storage. Raincoat and waterproof jacket We recommend to shrink-wrap your baggage at your departure airport. Ensure your telephoto lenses are packed in protective packs designed for such lenses. We also recommend that you pack your camera equipment as your hand luggage as much as possible so that if the checked-in baggage is lost or delayed at least you can start photographing as soon as you arrive. Head torch Waterproof trousers W ind jacket and jumper Alarm clock. Note: Tents and sleeping bags will be provided but of course you are always welcomed to bring your own sleeping bag and/or inner sheet. IP Travel Photography reserves the right to cancel this workshop. In the event of this happening, all payments received will be refunded but participants shall have no further claim against IP Travel Photography arising from such cancellation. Any such refund will not include payments for any bookings for other services made in addition to the itinerary outlined above. The responsibility for such bookings lies with the participant. As such, IP Travel Photography recommends participants to purchase a travel protection insurance prior to paying the first deposit. To reserve your place for 2018 or to make an enquiry, please iptravelphotography@gmail.com It can get pretty chilly in Patagonia so please follow our recommendations in clothing. Note: Please contact me if you want to discuss equipment for this trip. 36 Base of the Towers 37

20 TESTIMONIALS The March 2014 Patagonia workshop was an excellent way for me to get to some of the best photographic locations in Patagonia. Secondly, the workshop enabled me to capture great landscapes and associated flora and fauna images. Thirdly, it enabled me to learn and increase my technical and creative skills in photography with subject matter experts. The workshop s facilitators provided ongoing advice, support and ideas that challenged my way of thinking when photographing as well as providing me an almost encyclopaedic reference of new and relevant information to develop my photographic knowledge and skills. An enjoyable and very educational trip! Craig Patagonia tour March 2014 If you are looking for a wonderful photographic adventure led by the internationally renowned photographers Ignacio Palacios and Peter Eastway, this is the trip to do. The southern part of South America with its huge variety of scenery can be a photographer s paradise: desert-like plains, snow-capped mountains, stunning glaciers and glacial lakes all crying out to be photographed. And with the support and helpful comments from people like Ignacio and Peter photographers at the top of their profession this was indeed a workshop not be missed. A terrific experience thank you! John and Jenny T. Patagonia tour March 2014 In April 2015 I was very fortunate to experience the wilds of Patagonia Patagonia in autumn is extraordinary. An environment which is often lashed by winds up to 150kph treated us kindly. We were treated to perfect autumn weather every one of the major peaks we visited, Torres del Paine, Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torro, were clearly visible as we stood before the magnificence of these amazing natural structures. And on our visits to Grey Glacier and Perito Moreno we had near perfect conditions a rarity, especially for Perito Moreno, which is only clear on five days of every year. This brilliant photography tour was led by Ignacio Palacios and Canon Master, Richard I Anson. I cannot express my gratitude enough to both for their absolute professionalism, generosity in terms of their time and willingness to share their expertise and for making this such a fun and exciting experience. Clara Patagonia tour April 2015 This was a fantastic photography tour and adventure, one of the best I have experienced. What a treat to have the guidance of two travel photographers, Ignacio Palacios and Richard I Anson. Their different approaches to capturing images and post processing provided a rich learning environment and prompted useful discussions and personal reflection. The 14 day itinerary was designed to maximize optimal lighting conditions for sunrise and sunset which in Patagonia in April is breathtaking. We were very fortunate to enjoy excellent weather which made us smile broadly. Lower tourist numbers at that time of the year made travel in general easier and gave us more time for a pisco sour or two. Getting up close and personal with magnificent glaciers, staying in a refugio, waiting for early light to hit Torres del Paine, long hikes amidst the colours of autumn in El Chaltén and marveling at the most magic cloud formations were just a few of the highlights. Lou Patagonia tour April Paine Grande and Condors 39

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23 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR 2018 OR TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY, PLEASE IP Travel Photography