{"id":4107,"date":"2013-05-18T21:41:04","date_gmt":"2013-05-18T21:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.williamchua.com\/blog\/?p=4107"},"modified":"2013-06-04T19:31:05","modified_gmt":"2013-06-04T19:31:05","slug":"landscape-travel-wildlife-photography-workshop-in-namibia-in-august-2013-confirmed-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.williamchua.com\/blog\/landscape-travel-wildlife-photography-workshop-in-namibia-in-august-2013-confirmed-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Landscape \/ Travel \/ Wildlife Photography Workshop in Namibia in August 2013 (confirmed trip)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A photography workshop customised by international award winning photographer William Chua for photographers\u2026<\/p>\n<p>The dynamics of the desert from a sea of sand to form mountains and elegant sand dunes creating the multi-colored landscape known as Namibia \u2013 the land of eternal sunshine over endless horizon.<br>\nAt sunrise, the vibrant colors of the highest sand dunes in the world stand out at Sossusvlei. These wind-sculpted sand dunes appear like waves of chocolate and with the contrast of the shallow depressions filled with rainwater, or vleis (shallow intermittent lake), every square space becomes a photographer\u2019s angle.<\/p>\n<p>One of South Africa\u2019s finest and most important game reserves is Etosha National Park. Etosha was formerly where Kunene River flows to create a lake. As the river changed its course, the lake dried up leaving behind a mineral pan. The dry winter months from May to October are the best time to visit Namibia as the weather is agreeable and skies crystal blue.<\/p>\n<p>William will guide the participants along for photography and there will also be critic sesssions<br>\nto help participants improve on their photos. A briefing will be done prior to the trip.<\/p>\n<p>Workshop is open to participants from Beginner to any level<\/p>\n<p>Details and inclusions of the trip will be as follows<br>\n<strong>S$9500 ( SQ 478 and SA 74 economy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8 Aug (Thu) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arrive Windhoek and depart to the Otjiwarongo area (L,D)<\/p>\n<p><strong>9 Aug (Fri)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Depart towards Etosha National Park.<br>\nAfternoon game drive in Etosha (B,L,D)<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 Aug (Sat) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full day game drive in Etosha. Lunch at one of the restcamps inside the park. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n<p><strong>11 Aug (Sun) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full day game drive in Etosha. Lunch at one of the restcamps inside the park. (B,L,D) <\/p>\n<p><strong>12 Aug (Mon) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full day game drive in Etosha. Lunch at one of the restcamps inside the park. (B,L,D)<\/p>\n<p><strong>13 Aug (Tue)<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a Himba Village excursion on your way to Khorixas\/Damaraland.(B,L,D) <\/p>\n<p><strong>14 Aug (Wed) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continue to the Coastal town of Swakopmund. En-route, visit the Seal Colony.<br>\nLunch and dinner at restaurant in town (B)<\/p>\n<p><strong> 15 Aug (Thu)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continue to the Sossusvlei area (B,L,D). <\/p>\n<p><strong>16 Aug (Fri) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the Sossuslvei area (B,L,D) <\/p>\n<p><strong>17 Aug (Sat) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the Sossuslvei area (B,L,D). <\/p>\n<p><strong>18 Aug (Sun) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drive back to Windhoek airport<br>\nFly Windhoek\/Johannesburg SA 77<br>\nArrive and take the shuttle service to your airport hotel for check in (B)<\/p>\n<p><strong>19 Aug (Mon) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take the shuttle service back to airport. (B)<br>\nFly Johannesburg\/Singapore SQ 479 1345\/0610+1 <\/p>\n<p>Email me at will03@williamchua.com for questions or reservations<\/p>\n<p>About William Chua<\/p>\n<p>William Chua is an international award winning photographer based in Singapore. He does predominantly weddings, travel, landscapes, and wildlife photography<br>\nHe has garnered awards from WPPI, IPA (New York), MPA (London), PX3 (Paris), PDN, and the Black and White Spider Awards<br>\nHis works have been published in various publications (including Asian Geographic, Geographical Magazine (UK) , PDN Magazine, Lux Magazine etc)<br>\nHe works are also represented by Modern Art Etc, based in Los Angeles, California for sale as Fine Art Prints<br>\nHaving led photography workshops to Bhutan and Africa, and given numerous talks on photography, he hopes to be able to help photo enthusiasts take their photography to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>2012 6th Annual Masters Cup ( 7 nominees in Wildlife, Nature, Architecture, FineArt and Children)<br>\n1st Place WPPI 2012 Second Half Competition (non wedding \/ photojournalism)<br>\n2012 Loupe Awards Medium Format Landscape Category 2 Bronze<br>\n2012 Loupe Awards Photojournalisem Category 1 Silver<br>\n2012 Loupe Awards Landscape Category 2 Bronze<br>\n1st Place WPPI 2012 First Half competition ( Landscape \/ travel )<br>\n3rd Place in IPA 2012 competition ( Special : Panoramic)<br>\n14 Honorable Mentions in IPA 2012 Competition ( categories include Wildlife, Nature, Travel\/Tourism, and Landscape)<br>\n2012 Black and White Spider Awards ( 4 nominees in Wildlife, Architectural and Silhouette<br>\n2012 PDN Great Outdoors competition (parks and safaris category) winning shot<br>\n2012 Creative Asia Street and Travel Category 1 Silver<br>\n2012 Creative Asia Landscape Category 2 Bronze<br>\n2012 Creative Asia Street and Travel Category 3 Bronze<br>\n2011 Master Photographer of the Year (Far East)<br>\n2011 Winner MPA Landscape and Travel Category<br>\n2011 3 awards of excellence Landscape and Travel Category (MPA Far East)<br>\n2011 Winner Pets Category (MPA Far East)<br>\n2011 IPA Best of show exhibition (pets)<br>\nHonorable Mention in Photography Masters Cup 2011 (Silhouette)<br>\n2nd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Moving Images)<br>\n3rd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Moving Images)<br>\n3rd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Panoramic)<br>\n3rd Place in IPA 2011 Competition ( Special : Pets)<br>\n14 Honorable Mentions in IPA 2011 Competition ( categories include Wildlife, FineArt, Pets, Family, Travel\/Tourism, Landscape and Children)<br>\nSilver Award in 2011 Px3 Competition ( Fine Art \/ landscape)<br>\nBronze Award in 2011 Px3 Competition ( Press \/ Nature \/ Environment )<br>\nHonorable Mention in 2011 Px3 Competition ( Press \/ Other Photojournalism )<br>\n2nd placing in the 6th (2011) Annual Black &amp; White Spider Awards (wildlife category)<br>\n7 nominees in the 6th (2011) Annual Black &amp; White Spider Awards (categories include silhouette, people, fine art, architectural)<br>\n16 honorable mentions at the International Photography Awards 2010 (categories include wildlife, landscapes, travel tourism, fine art etc)<br>\nThe Award of Excellence (Travel Category) in the Master Photography Awards (2010)<br>\nTop Prize in the Travel category in the MPA competition (2009)<br>\nThe Award of Excellence for the BIPP (British Professional Photography Awards) in the Landscapes and Travel category (2008) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A photography workshop customised by international award winning photographer William Chua for photographers\u2026 The dynamics of the desert from a sea of sand to form mountains and elegant sand dunes creating the multi-colored landscape known as Namibia \u2013 the land of eternal sunshine over endless horizon. 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