Friday 31st August
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| 1.30pm |
Catch the Cougar Line from Picton to Bay of Many Coves
Great opportunity to secure some 'on the water shots' of the Marlborough Sounds. Our Cougar Line Captain will take us past the Salmon Farm with great opportunities for photographs of seals and sea birds.
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| 2.45pm |
Arrive at Bay of Many Coves Resort
You will be welcomed and shown to your Apartments
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| 3.00pm |
Welcome to Photography at Bay of Many Coves
Over afternoon tea, Simon Woolf will introduce you to the environment – provide you with your first set of tips and give you your first photographic challenge, and all going well we will be able to gain some last light magic minutes photos in the process.
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| 6.00pm |
We will do a quick review of the afternoons tasks
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| 6.30pm |
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
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| 7.15pm |
A la Carte dinner in the Foredeck Restaurant
Executive Chef Hannes Bareiter will delight you with local food from the Menu accompanied by local wines
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| 9.45pm |
Night time shoot/ Its AV Time
Using ambient and introduced light sources we will aim to capture some of the romance that the Bay of Many Coves Resort has to offer. Before bed we may show an AV over a hot chocolate or two (and maybe something a little stronger too!)
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Saturday 1 September
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| 7.00am |
Sun rise shoot
It those early morning Magic Minutes where we can gain an edge to our imagery if the sun does its thing.
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| 8.30am |
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Kumutage
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| 9.30am |
Session 2 with Simon Woolf
Simon will lead a session on how to take great photographs of birds, dolphins and the great New Zealand native flora.
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| 10.30am |
Cruise to Motuara Island
Situated in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound, Motuara Island is one of four reserve islands not inhabited by humans. This island has become an important site for the some of the Department of Conservation's (DOC) programs for rare and endangered species. Once farmed, the island is now well covered in regenerating native bush and most importantly it is predator-free. This ideal environment is now being used to enhance the populations of the South Island saddleback, Maud Island frog, Marlborough green gecko and as a nursery for the very rare Okarito brown kiwi chicks. All seem to be thriving.
Join our guides as we photograph other bird species that call the island home such as the native wood pigeons (Kereru), fantails, perhaps a blue penguin, bellbirds, NZ falcons, various oystercatchers, reef herons, pied shags, spotted shags, little shags and the always inquisitive South Island robins. Because there are no predators on Motuara, the birds don't appear to be bothered by us humans, allowing for viewing at very close quarters.
This is Simon's dream environment and he will ensure you make the most of this very special opportunity.
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| 12.30pm |
Enjoy your picnic lunch where ever you may be
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| 4.00pm |
Time to review your photographs
We return to Bay of Many Coves and you will have time to review your photographs so you can share your gems with everyone.
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| 5.00pm |
Session 3 with Simon Woolf
A review of the Motuara Island photographs – what challenges were overcome and answering your questions and how to take even better photographs.
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| 6.30pm |
Cocktails
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| 7.15pm |
Enjoy a degustation dinner with Executive Chef Hannes Bareiter who will describe the dishes he and his team have cooked for you. The wines tonight are for you to choose from the extensive Bay of Many Coves wine list.
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Sunday 2 September
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| 7.00am |
Optional dawn shoot with Simon Woolf followed by a session on dawn photography
Simon will lead on a 45 Minute walk up to view the magnificent Marlborough Sounds from height. Optional relates to your fitness, as this walk is not for the faint hearted, however the views are worth the workout!
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| 9.00am |
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Kumutage
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| 10.30am |
Take a walk to our very own waterfall where Simon will talk about how to get the best out of photographs in variable light in our natural environment.
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| 1.00pm |
Join us for lunch in the Kumutage as you download
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| 2.00pm |
Summary session with Simon Woolf at which the prizes for the weekend will be awarded. We will all review the weekends activities, critique and discuss our photography, and where we aim to go from here …
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| 3.15pm |
Board the Cougar Line back to Picton (arriving at 4pm) for your onward journey home
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