NEW - Seven Day “Galungan Bali Experience Photography Tour and Workshop”
When: 26 March - 1 April 2013
Full details here.
Please come and join Australian professional photographer Mark Rayner and local Bali resident photographer Dave Metcalf on a spectacular photography tour of the beautiful island of Bali during the very special Galungan celebration.
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the wonder and magic of the beautiful island of Bali over the time of Galungan a very special time on the Balinese calandar.
The seven nights, six -day photo tour will cover some of the most spectacular and interesting places in Bali including rice colourful ceremonies, magnificent volcanoes, rice paddies, ancient temples, village life, market scenes and a great opportunity to learn about the fascinating Balinese culture. One of the highlights of this workshop will be the opportunity to photograph the Galungan Festival on March 27.
Galungan is a celebration to honour the creator of the universe and the spirits of the honoured ancestors.
The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and encourages the Balinese to show their gratitude to the creator and ancestors.
This wonderfully colourful festival occurs only once a year on the 210 day Balinese calendar and there are many rituals performed to welcome and entertain these returning spirits.
This a very special time to be in Bali and a wonderful opportunity to capture the vibrancy, spirit and happiness that surrounds the island as the Balinese celebrate in the form of offerings to the temples, dance and music.
The photography tour has been organized so that the participants can photograph this amazing event in places that the normal tourist is not aware of and seen through the eyes of the local Balinese.
But Galungan is not all you will experience
You will be escorted to many of Bali’s wonders at the best time of the day to capture the rich tropical light, and share these wonders with fellow photographers, sharing your passion; photography.
The workshop will be based in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, under the guidance of Kiwi and local resident Dave Metcalf who has travelled all over Bali
Searching out the best times and places to photograph and capture the true essence of this tropical paradise.
In fact, Bali must surely be one of the most fascinating places in the world to photograph.
It has it all, from stunning scenery, beautiful light, tropical vegetation, colourful ceremonies and people that love having their photo taken. The local people are extremely friendly and respectful. Bali offers beautiful coastal landscapes, colourful markets and traditional village life. The food is a culinary delight and the accommodation is luxurious and affordable. Bali has more than 20,000 temples and the Balinese culture is considered one of the most interesting in the world.
When: 26 March - 1 April 2013
Full details here.
Please come and join Australian professional photographer Mark Rayner and local Bali resident photographer Dave Metcalf on a spectacular photography tour of the beautiful island of Bali during the very special Galungan celebration.
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the wonder and magic of the beautiful island of Bali over the time of Galungan a very special time on the Balinese calandar.
The seven nights, six -day photo tour will cover some of the most spectacular and interesting places in Bali including rice colourful ceremonies, magnificent volcanoes, rice paddies, ancient temples, village life, market scenes and a great opportunity to learn about the fascinating Balinese culture. One of the highlights of this workshop will be the opportunity to photograph the Galungan Festival on March 27.
Galungan is a celebration to honour the creator of the universe and the spirits of the honoured ancestors.
The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and encourages the Balinese to show their gratitude to the creator and ancestors.
This wonderfully colourful festival occurs only once a year on the 210 day Balinese calendar and there are many rituals performed to welcome and entertain these returning spirits.
This a very special time to be in Bali and a wonderful opportunity to capture the vibrancy, spirit and happiness that surrounds the island as the Balinese celebrate in the form of offerings to the temples, dance and music.
The photography tour has been organized so that the participants can photograph this amazing event in places that the normal tourist is not aware of and seen through the eyes of the local Balinese.
But Galungan is not all you will experience
You will be escorted to many of Bali’s wonders at the best time of the day to capture the rich tropical light, and share these wonders with fellow photographers, sharing your passion; photography.
The workshop will be based in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, under the guidance of Kiwi and local resident Dave Metcalf who has travelled all over Bali
Searching out the best times and places to photograph and capture the true essence of this tropical paradise.
In fact, Bali must surely be one of the most fascinating places in the world to photograph.
It has it all, from stunning scenery, beautiful light, tropical vegetation, colourful ceremonies and people that love having their photo taken. The local people are extremely friendly and respectful. Bali offers beautiful coastal landscapes, colourful markets and traditional village life. The food is a culinary delight and the accommodation is luxurious and affordable. Bali has more than 20,000 temples and the Balinese culture is considered one of the most interesting in the world.