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SUMMARY:Hunt's Photo Adventure: Sicily
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description\nSpend ten days in Sicily featuring an opportunity to go off the beaten path and savor the vivid colors and intriguing life of Sicily through photography.\nJoin Hunt’s Photo Education’s Director of Photo Adventures Don Toothaker and Experience Sicily Owner and Curator\, Allison Scola for an exciting and immersive itinerary that will delight those who love to travel through the lens. We’ll experience off-the-beaten path seaside villages and mountain towns and have meaningful interaction with locals. We will have local\, expert guides at all principal sites\, and outstanding traditional cuisine throughout. This trip is not to be missed. \nItinerary:\nFriday January 29th (Dinner included)\n• Arrival in Palermo; check in to hotel\n• Orientation and Walking Tour Introduction to Palermo’s Historic Center \nSaturday January 30th (Breakfast and Lunch included)\n• Palermo Market\, Culture\, and Street Food Tour\n• Casual Lunch in Palermo Center\n• Tour Monreale Cathedral\, Palermo’s Arab-Norman Patrimony and beyond with a private\, expert guide\nSunday January 31st (Breakfast and Lunch included)\n• Visit a Sheep and Goat Farm and Cheesemaker in the Countryside\n• Mingle with the Locals of a Mountain Village in the Countryside \n• Check in at Fishing Village Hotel- a family-run boutique hotel located steps from the port of Sicily’s second largest fishing community \nMonday February 1st (Breakfast and Lunch included) \n• Visit the Coast at Porticello and Capo Zafferano\n• Visit Ceramic Artist in Her Studio\n• Reflect at Villa Palagonia in Bagheria\n• Photograph Live Musicians In Palermo\n• Visit to the Workshop of a Sicilian Cart Painter \nTuesday February 2nd (Breakfast and Lunch included)\n• Explore Sweeping Segesta\n• Visit Salemi\n• Visit the Trapani Windmills and Salt Pans \nWednesday February 3rd (Breakfast\, Lunch\, and Dinner included)\n• Check out of the Fishing Village Hotel; Travel to Eastern Sicily\n• Tour the Roman Villa del Casale \n• Check in to Catania Center Hotel \nThursday February 4th (Breakfast and Dinner included)\n• Feast of Sant’Agata- We will follow the schedule of Catania’s Feast for their patron saint Sant’Agata\n• Tour Catania Center\n• Visit the Museum of the 1943 Landing\, dedicated to the historic events of the second World War\, when the Allied forces freed Sicily and Italy from the German occupation \nFriday February 5th (Breakfast and Lunch included)\n• Witness the Feast of Sant’Agata\n• Visit Siracusa and Ortigia \n•Lunch Experience on a Family Farm \nSaturday February 6th (Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner included)\n• Half Day Excursion on Mount Etna\n• This afternoon\, you’ll be tangled in the vines at a spectacular vineyard on Etna during a wine experience including an in-depth vineyard tour and tasting.\n• Farewell Dinner in Catania \nSunday February 7th\n• Breakfast If Time Allows\n• Group Transfer to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Departure \nYour Trip Includes:\n• Group airport transfers on designated arrival and departure days\n• Four-star level accommodations\n• No single supplement pricing!\n• All breakfasts\, seven lunches\, and four dinners\n• All transportation\, entrance fees\, tickets to entertainment\, all excursions\, most gratuities\n• English-speaking/Italian speaking tour leader\, professional drivers\, and licensed\, local guides\n• Professional photographer-guide/teacher (Don Toothaker) \nYour Trip Does Not Include:\n• Flights into Palermo airport and out of Catania airport\n• Travel insurance (which is highly recommended for all travelers) \nAccommodations \nPalermo Historic Center\, 4-star hotel (2 nights) \nFishing Village Outside of Palermo\, 3-star hotel (3 nights) \nCatania Historic Center\, 4-star hotel (4 nights) \nYour passport will be required on this workshop. \nSkill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome\, but please note: This is a photography workshop.\nPhysical Activity: Medium. We will be walking and touring historic sites\, towns\, and villages for a few hours each day. We will have structured days with planned leisure time. \nTransportation\nThe tour officially begins with your transfer from Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport in Palermo on Fri.\, January 29\, 2027 and officially ends with a group transfer to Catania Fontanarossa Airport on Sun.\, Feb. 7\, 2027.\nFlights from the U.S. will depart the night before our tour begins and will arrive the morning or early afternoon of Fri.\, January 29\, 2027. Our first group event will be meeting at Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport in Palermo on Fri.\, January 29\, 2027 for transportation to our first hotel. Please plan accordingly. The official conclusion of our tour on Sun.\, Feb. 7\, 2027 with check-out of your hotel in Siracusa Province\, and a group transfer to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.\nIMPORTANT: Fly into Palermo airport and out of Catania airport. \nPayments\nA deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Experience Sicily can advise you regarding protecting your trip investment.
URL:https://edu.huntsphoto.com/event/hunts-photo-adventure-sicily-2027/
CATEGORIES:Hunt's Photo Adventures,Instructor: Don T.
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SUMMARY:Hunt's Photo Adventure: The “Mighty 5” National Parks of Utah
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description \nJoin Hunt’s Photo Educator Jeff Swinger on an unforgettable photography adventure through Utah’s legendary “Big 5” — five stunning National Parks located in the heart of the American Southwest. Each park offers its own unique and dramatic landscape\, making this trip a dream come true for photographers and nature lovers alike. \nZion National Park\nWe begin in Zion\, a paradise for photographers known for its towering cliffs\, narrow canyons\, and incredible light. From dramatic viewpoints to immersive canyon experiences\, there are endless opportunities to create compelling images. \nBryce Canyon National Park\nNext\, we move on to Bryce\, where you’ll step into a fantasyland of towering hoodoos and colorful sandstone pillars. With the highest concentration of hoodoos in the world\, Bryce offers truly otherworldly scenes\, especially during the golden hours. \nCapitol Reef National Park\nFrom Bryce\, we head to one of Utah’s hidden gems. Capitol Reef features sandstone cliffs\, white domes\, arches\, and winding canyons shaped by a massive geologic fold stretching across the landscape. It’s incredibly photogenic and far less crowded. \nArches and Canyonlands\, Moab\, Utah\nWe then explore the Moab area\, where we’ll spend our time photographing the incredible landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands. This region offers some of the most iconic desert scenery in the Southwest\, with endless opportunities for creative compositions. \nWith a small group of no more than six participants\, this workshop is designed to give you plenty of one-on-one instruction\, flexibility in the field\, and a more personal experience in some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country \nWhat’s included: \n\nAirport P/U & return\, ground transportation in the field\nGround transportation in comfortable 4×4 SUVs\nIn-field photography instruction\nImage Discussion and Review Sessions\n\nWhat’s not included: \n\nAir fare or baggage fees\nTravel Insurance (recommended)\nMedical Evacuation Insurance (highly recommended)\nHotel costs (reserved\, participant pays)\nMeals\nPersonal expenses\n\nSkill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome\nPhysical Activity: Low \nIn this workshop we will cover: \nExposure\nComposition\nMetering\nUse of Lenses\nSubject Development\nCreative Thinking\nShooting in Low Light\nLong Exposures\nUse of Filters (polarizers and ND)\nImage Processing\nImage Review\nImage Critiquing \nLodging is not included in the cost of this Adventure. Upon registering\, we will send you the hotel information. \nRecommended gear: \n\nCamera(s) with memory cards and extra batteries\nWide-angle\, standard\, and telephoto lenses\nTripod or monopod\nPolarizers and neutral density filters\nLens rentals available\nLaptop and extra hard drives (optional but recommended)\n\nClothing & Personal Items \n\nLayered clothing (temperatures 20–65°F depending on park & time of day)\nComfortable footwear for walking/light hiking\nGloves\, hat\, and scarf recommended for higher elevations\nWater bottle\, snacks\, sunscreen\n\nLuggage Guidelines \n\nOne soft-sided suitcase. Important Note: 24-inch on its longest due to weight and limited space.\nOne camera case\nPack light and smart — space is limited in 4×4 SUVs\n\nTravel information \n\nArrival: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) on Sunday\, February 14 by 11:00 AM\nGroup Pick-up: Noon\nIf arriving that morning isn’t possible\, consider flying in Saturday\, February 13 (highly recommended for an on-time start to the workshop)\nConclusion: Wednesday\, February 24\, airport drop-off by 1:00 PM\n\nHotel information\nWe will be staying at four different hotels. Upon registering\, we will send you hotel information. Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket\, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us\, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms. We are listed as the “Hunt’s Photo Group”. \nAbout Weather \nDuring your February adventure\, you can expect a mix of cold mornings\, mild afternoons\, and crisp evenings. Weather in southern Utah’s national parks can be highly variable\, so layering is key. \nTypical Conditions: \n\nZion National Park: Highs ~60–65°F\, lows ~35–40°F\nBryce Canyon National Park: Highs ~40–45°F\, lows ~20–25°F; snow possible\nCapitol Reef National Park: Highs ~50–55°F\, lows ~30–35°F\nArches & Canyonlands National Parks: Highs ~60–64°F\, lows ~30–35°F\n\nTips for Comfort & Photography: \n\nLayered clothing for mornings/evenings and lighter layers for daytime\nGloves\, hats\, and scarves recommended for Bryce Canyon and other high-elevation areas\nSun glare can be strong on reflective sandstone; consider polarizing filters\nEarly mornings may have frost or lingering snow — excellent for dramatic photography\n\nPayments\nA deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 45-days prior to the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
URL:https://edu.huntsphoto.com/event/hunts-photo-adventure-the-mighty-5-national-parks-of-utah-feb-2027/
CATEGORIES:Hunt's Photo Adventures,Instructor: Jeff S.
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