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Maria Munn, Ocean Visions, gives a report on her last underwater photo workshops held in Nuweiba and showcases some of her students' work...
"The two week photo workshops in Nuweiba gave even more spectacular results than last years. This time the groups explored the outside sites of Pipelines and Sinkers, which provided some stunning photographic opportunities with the gorgeous pink soft coral overhangs that these sites are so famous for. My wish for a frogfish worked and a gorgeous large one arrived on Day One on the House Reef and by the end of the first week was sitting right on top of the pinnacle, posing for everyone!
As ever, the house reef was teaming with life and everyone during the two weeks couldn't believe how many different subjects they saw including Pgymy Pipe Horses at just three metres in the sea grass. A huge well done to everyone who took part with a special well done to Ambrose Stickney for completing his Deep Dive and passing his Advanced Course and to Alex Cook for passing his Advanced too and seeing a huge green turtle on his Underwater Photography Dive with Noeleen.
These sites are absolutely perfect for learning about different underwater photography techniques using natural light, wide angle and macro techniques as well as video. All future courses will come with an accompanied CD to help course guests get an idea of the wonderful underwater scenery that awaits them."
The next course with Maria is 6 - 13 October at Emperor Nuweiba.
Email reservations@emperordivers.com for more details and don't delay as these are seriously sought-after courses.
Guest divers' showcase...
Overall Week 1 winner, Vicki Wusche
Best overall Week 2 winner, Gill Gibson
Fish in a rope by Bob Parsons
Fish shoal by Russell Dunn
Hermit crab by Bibi
Lionfish at Sinkers by Dave Cook
Lionfish at Sinkers by Sue Wadman
Pipeline by Ambrose Stickney
Puffer fish by Dale Turland Ord
Sinkers by Mark Glynn
Sinkers by Zara New
Turtle by Emperor Nuweiba dive guide, Noeleen
And so the long arm of the octopus reaches ever further...
Remember we told you about Nuweiba's alternative tentacles on June 10? Well, dive centre manager, Jim Pickup, did. The photo we had turned out NOT to be a mimic octopus but thanks to Jane Morgan, editor of Dive Online, we know that mimic are indeed to be found in Nuweiba as Jane wrote and told us...
"Just read your post re the mimic at Nuweiba.. it certainly does exist.. I have several pictures of it and the marble shrimp.. infact they are also in the June issue of DIVE in an article I wrote on Nuweiba."
You can read Jane's article here and to prove the point, here are Jane's photos:
The course consists of half a day of theory with visual aids and comprehensive Instructor Notes followed by a dry practical session and underwater practical sessions, which can be conducted in a pool or sheltered water location.
The course concludes with a dry session to review the photographic results.
Duration of the underwater practical will depend on the numbers involved and the location.
Email reservations@emperordivers.com for more information.
Whilst at Marsa Alam's famous Dolphin House site, guest Jon Thorne took this amazing
picture!
Gary Ball, Marsa's Dive Centre Manager reminds everyone, "Do pass in your good pictures to us for our 'just for fun' pic of the week competition (this one won hands down!). All the winners go into our end of year draw to find Picture of the Year and the chance to win a brilliant prize.
For your chance to not only take fantastic photos but to dive with a great team, contact Emperor Divers today.
Maria Munn's Ocean Visions' workshop for 22 June is a complete sell out, such is the popularity of this combination. But never fear...a second week has already been arranged to follow on from 29 June for 7 nights. Five places have already been taken so, honestly, you need to get your skates on.
Come and join Maria for another week of fabulous shooting at the beautiful resort of Emperor Divers, Nuweiba.
The course will focus on developing guests' skills who are at beginners and advanced photographic levels. Short, daily presentations are tailor-made to each guests' particular camera set up as well as coaching between dives and underwater. The art of mastering PhotoShop to enhance photographs will also be covered so that all guests come home with photos to be proud of.
The price for the course only is 175 Euro for guests outside the UK. The UK package price including the workshop, flights, transfers and 7 nights all-inclusive accommodation at the Hilton and a 6-day diving package with Longwood Holidays is £859.
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| Photo by Maria Munn: the Pier won Maria the Bronze Medal on UnderwaterPhotography.com | |
Come and join Maria for another week of fabulous shooting at the beautiful resort of Emperor Divers, Nuweiba.
The course will focus on developing guests' skills who are at beginners and advanced photographic levels. Short, daily presentations are tailor-made to each guests' particular camera set up as well as coaching between dives and underwater. The art of mastering PhotoShop to enhance photographs will also be covered so that all guests come home with photos to be proud of.
The price for the course only is 175 Euro for guests outside the UK. The UK package price including the workshop, flights, transfers and 7 nights all-inclusive accommodation at the Hilton and a 6-day diving package with Longwood Holidays is £859.
The first two courses have gone, but you can still sign up for the November video safaris with Jeff Goodman, director and award-winning cameraman.
A maximum of 10 guests will be able to learn from one of the best underwater cameramen in the industry. Ideal for divers who are competent in the water and have good background knowledge of how their camera works.
Jeff has over 30 years' experience in wildlife and underwater filming. Credits include the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet and many others.
2009 dates (Prices for course only):
Jeff has over 30 years' experience in wildlife and underwater filming. Credits include the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet and many others.
2009 dates (Prices for course only):
- 13/11 - 20/11: Emperor Superior - Simply the Best from Safaga. £280
- 19/11 - 26/11: Emperor Superior - Simply the Best from Safaga. £280
Emperor Nuweiba is saving you half the price on the following specialties during the winter...
- December Night Diver (3 dives) Cost: 75 Euro (usually 150 Euro
- January Digital photography (Level 1 & 2)* Cost: 60 Euro (usually 120 Euro)
- February Videography (3 dives) Cost: 75 Euro (usually 150 Euro)
- March Enriched Air Nitrox Diver (2 dives) Cost: 50 Euro (usually 100 Euro)
You can use these courses to familiarise yourself with the techniques, knowledge, planning, organisation, potential hazards and safety skills for various areas of diving. The Specialty Course is a safe and supervised introduction to that area. We do ask that you complete one day's recreational diving before taking a specialty course to check weights, buoyancy and equipment.
There is no manual needed for the Videography course and the cost of the camera rental is also down by 50%. So in February, you can make some great savings as it will be 75 Euro instead of 150 Euro excluding tax.
Email reservations@emperordivers.com today and save your place!
New dates for Nuweiba shore-based digital photo course
Due to a sell-out success for the 16 September dates, a second week has now been confirmed, which runs smoothly on from the first. You can now book to arrive on 21 September with the course starting on Tuesday 23 September.
Details are just the same as the first course, see below...However, you might want a fast-track link to get this booked info@emperordivers.com
Start date: 16 September (FULL) NEW date: 23 September
Course cost: 120 Euro per person
Learn how to use your compact camera to take your underwater photography to a new level. Emperor Divers and Ocean Visions are continuing their successful Underwater Photography Courses aimed at beginners with digital compact cameras who want to learn and develop their skills from a shore base rather than liveaboard.
Continue reading Extended by popular demand! Shore-based digital photo course.
Book now for a unique shore-based underwater photography course with Ocean Visions, Maria Munn.
The proof is in the pudding as one of Maria's past course guests, Mark Harrison, has been voted for having Picture of the Month in Sport Diver magazine with a photograph he took in Kuredu Caves, a Maldivian Island last May. His photography, in his own words, was very hit and miss until he came on an Ocean Visions Photography Course which certainly helped.
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For more information, contact reservations@emperordivers.com
Royal Photographic Society award for photo instructor
Maria Munn of Ocean Visions has been awarded a Licentiateship from the Royal Photographic Society for her own portfolio, which was submitted recently. Interestingly, four of the ten photographs submitted were taken with a compact camera and a variety of Inon Lenses and Strobes. There will be Inon Equipment available for guests to try out at the Nuweiba Photo Workshop to show guests how their photos taken with a compact camera can stand out from the rest.
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