The Kingdom of the Pelicans 2022

    Wildlife Photography

    A Photography WorkShop at one of the most important wetlands of Greece, Lake Kerkini.

    Lake Kerkini is artificial and was created in 1932. It’s part of Serres Prefecture, located at one hour distance (100km) from the second biggest city of Greece, Thessaloniki. Lake Kerkini has been declared National Park according to Ramsar Convention and it is one out of ten wetlands of International Importance of Greece. In our days is one of the best birding sites in Greece, where you can find 300 rare and protected bird species that live and breed here.

    I am a Professional Photographer that every year shoot the area of Kerkini, its landscapes and its big population of  the great Dalmatian Pelican!

    Follow me to a unique four days (three nights) Photography workshop and shoot the great Dalmatian Pelican that lives and breeds here and the beautiful landscapes that are located at the foot of the mountain Kerkini (Belles).

    Photos from Lake Kerkini, and especially the great Dalmatian Pelican, are every year featured in publications and big photography contests.

    On my four days Photography Workshop we will follow Dalmatian Pelican and capture its unique behavior. With respect to these great waterbirds we will create unique images and learn the value of nature. My Workshop is suitable for every kind of photographers, regarding their skill level.

    We will photograph both from boat and shoreline.

    I will guide you to create unique images, providing information about camera settings and shooting tips. We will explore Photography and we will edit our photos in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

    I will show you wildlife photography techniques and settings and will be there to help you at the field.

    Workshop Highlights

    • Classroom, presentation of the area and discussion of  camera settings
    • 3 early morning boat trips photographing Dalmatian Pelicans
    • 3 evening shoreline sessions photographing Dalmatian Pelicans and landscape
    • Great Opportunities for Portraits, Close Up shots, birdscape shots, Pelican in Flight shots
    • Accommodation with breakfast and lunch at one of the best hotels in Kerkini
    • Transportation from Thessaloniki to Kerkini and the area of the lake included (photographers must be at Thessaloniki at 13:00). The route from Airport to hotel is about 2 hours.
    • Group is limited to 6 photographers so that everybody can use the time and spots to shoot unique Dalmatian Pelican images.
    • Entry level, mid-level & experienced photographers are welcome.

    Dates and Price

    The Workshop will take place at Lake Kerkini at 13-16 January 2022 14-17 February 2022

    • Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
    • Location: Lake Kerkini, North Greece
    • Group Size: Strictly up to 6 photographers
    • Price: 990 euros (if you book until 25 of December, regular price is 1.450 euros) in a double room. Price for single room is 1.190 euros ( if you book until 25 of December, regular price is 1.650 euros). Prices include tax.
    • Deposit: 500 euros (Deposit is refundable up to 20 days before the Workshop).
      A non-refundable deposit is required to book your place or you may pay in full at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. If the remaining balance is not paid in full your place will be forfeited. I reserve the right to cancel the trip due to unforeseen circumstances. If the trip is cancelled I will arrange an alternative date or a full refund if you can not make the alternative date. In general, the workshop will not be cancelled due to the weather forecast.

    Not included in the price

    • Dinner or other meals
    • Drinks
    • What ever is not included in the highlights
    • Insurance (I recommend you have health, medical, travel and equipment insurance)
    • Personal Expenses

    Recommended Photo Gear

    • DSLR or mirrorless
    • Wide angle lens for landscape shots and wide shots of pelicans
    • Telephoto lens, a 70-200mm/70-300mm will be great, a 150-600mm will be perfect
    • Macro lens optional for close up of pelicans
    • Laptop
    • Tripod or Monopod

    If you dont have something from the above list you can contact me to arrange for you to rend it.

    Recommended Clothing

    As we will be starting early in the morning you must bring with you very warm clothes, including gloves, scarf, cap and ideally thermal Underwear Set. Of course, you will need warm shoes, ideally water-resistant and a waterproof jacket.

    Winder in Greece is usually harsh and temperatures can drop close to 0 Celsius.

    I suggest you will be dressed in layers, that is to wear several pieces of clothing on top of one another, so that as the day gets warmer you will be able to adjust your clothes and temperature.

    COVID-19 Workshop Protocol

    Official government document of the COVID-19 vaccine is a requirement to attend my workshop and I will also need a negative COVID-19 test, the day before the start of the workshop.

    Please be extra careful while traveling. Good hand hygiene, wash your hands as much as possible, and maintain social distancing as much as possible.

    During our stay at the hotel we will follow government rules and guidelines.

    We will have as few guests per vehicle as possible. In cars and vans, we will arrange to have an empty seat between guests.

    All meetings and discussions about the workshop will be in a room where social distancing will be maintained.

    If someone has symptoms of COVID-19, they will be immediately isolated from the group, and I will arrange to get them medical attention, testing, and removal from the workshop.

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