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Join us for 4N/5D of travel and photography in Siem Reap: The temples of Angkor will be our life size studio and playground.

Felix Hug and his producer Jamie Boyd have put together a unique trip with a mixture of photography, relaxation and excitement.  We will show you World Heritage at its best, like you have not seen it before. You will see and photograph Angkor Wat at sunrise, visit photographer legend John Mc Dermott and his gallery and stay at the fantastic property of the Heritage Suites Hotel.  Each room will have its own Tuk Tuk transport, enjoying a maximum of flexibility. For those who dare, we willset up the fantastic experience of a sightseeing helicopter flight to and over the temples.

This workshop is tailored for passionate travelers (min 5, max 14 pax) using any digital camera and who would like to improve their photography, while out and about.

Please bring your camera and your laptop (if you have one) to the workshop. You will receive daily feedback from travel photographer of the year winner Felix Hug.

May 1st: Individual arrival in Siem Reap, official workshop starts with the opening dinner and the outline of our program

May 2nd: Sunrise at Angkor Wat, breakfast at the hotel; critique and postproduction session from the morning; afternoon photography session at Bayon.

Evening dinner and live Jazz in town.

May 3rd: Morning session at Tha Phrom and/or helicopter tour, late breakfast at the hotel.; critique and postproduction session.

Visit the John McDermott Gallery and outing session with John Mc Dermott in the afternoon.

May 4th: Early morning session on the Tonle Sap lake with its floating villages, breakfast at the hotel; afternoon session at Angkor Thom and sunset at Sra Srang.

May 5th: Time for image critique, shopping and individual sightseeing; closing of the Getaway

Deluxe (only 6 rooms available) 1480 SGD per pax  (Twin Share, Couples) or 1680 SGD per pax (Single)

Heritage Suite,1680 SGD per pax (Twin Share, Couples)  or 1880 SGD per pax (Single)

* Accommodations with breakfast at the luxurious Hertiage Suites hotel Siem Reap; with wireless network and a small table for your daily postproduction

* Helicopter photography flights; due to personal preferences are optional (price not included: 140 USD) and will be confirmed with each participant individual

* Opening dinner included

* All transport on locations by boat, bus, tuk tuk

* All fees for speakers and instructors

* Handouts from Eyes On Asia

* The Getaway language is English, but we also speak German and Mandarin

Note:  Travel insurance, flights to Siem Reap, Temple pass and visa are not included and must be arranged by participants separately.

Closing Date: March 10th 2013.

e: jamieboyd@eyesonasia.net  t: +65  917 35 271 or check our website:

Join us for five exciting days of travel and photography in Thailand’s north. This colourful region will be our life-size studio and playground.

We will visit an elephant camp, explore the city of Chiang Mai, have an intimate look at muay thai and get blown away by the spectacular Yi Peng festival.

Recipient of  the “Image of  the Year Award”, (AMERICAN PHOTO) and a winner at the “Travel Photographer of  The Year Awards” 2008,

Felix Hug and his producer Jamie Boyd put together five days of travel and photography in and around Chiang Mai.

This Getaway is tailored for passionate travellers using any digital camera and who would like to improve their photography, while out and about.

Please bring your camera (8MP and above preferred) and your laptop (if you have one).

Tentative Programme:

Day 1:  Arrival on SilkAir 8.50 AM flight check in and lunch.  Afternoon shoot at a Thai boxing gym.

Day 2:  Morning shoot at an elephant camp and in the afternoon we visit a tribal village.

Day 3:  Temples of Chiang Mai. Afternoon free and easy to explore the town. Critique and Image review from our tutors. Felix and James

Day 4:  Morning at the market. Afternoon and evening we will visit the amazing Yi Peng lantern festival.

Day 5:  Morning visit of umbrella making and handicrafts.  Early afternoon projections of the best images. Departure on 6 PM flight.

2080 SGD per pax (Twin Share, Couples) or 2450 SGD per pax (Single)

Repeater discount: 150 SGD

includes (limited to 14 photographers and min 8 participants):

* return flights from Singapore to Chiang Mai with Silk Air

(For travelers joining us directly in Chiang Mai: Please deduct 500 SGD)

* Transport on location by minivan and car

* Bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Chiang Mai @ U-Chiang Mai; www.uhotelsresorts.com

* Receive a free copy of a high-quality photography book featuring the best images taken during the Getaway

* All fees for speakers and instructors

* Handouts from SilkAir and Canon as well as some Canon cameras and lenses to try

* The course language is english, but we also speak German & Mandarin

Note:  Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged by participants separately.

Reserve your spot for an unforgettable trip. Deadline for participation: 31th of August ‘11.

For reservations  click here:jamieboyd@eyesonasia.net t: +65  917 35 271

Our Hoi An Getaway is open for registration now. look also at the comments and additions on the bottom of the post.

Book here: jamieboyd@eyesonasia.net

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Hoi An Getaway March 25th-28th 2011

Menschlich

Viele, die Rat bei mir suchen, „vermissen“ etwas in ihren Bildern. Es sind da keine Gefühle und Emotionen vorhanden, sagen sie.

Die Rettung ist ganz simpel: „People make places“. Es gibt zwar einige wenige Fotografen, die mit Stillleben und Landschaftsfotografien bewegen mögen, aber in der Regel wird der Betrachter über menschliche Elemente Zugang zu den Bildern suchen.

Es muss nicht immer ein Portrait sein. Oft sind die Personen nur da, um der Szene Leben einzuhauchen oder einen Maßstab zu vermitteln.

Der Vergleicht zeigt‘s

Macht den Vergleich. Fotografiert eine Landschaft oder ein Monument zunächst leer. Danach wartet Ihr auf menschliche Aktivität und fotografiert damit die gleiche Szene. Beachtet dabei aber, dass das Bild nicht überladen wird mit Personen.

Kontakte knüpfen

Der unangenehmste Schritt kann sein, auf jemanden zuzugehen und zu fragen, ob Ihr Fotos machen könnt. Zugang zu kriegen, ist für alle Fotografen meist die schwierigste Aufgabe, aber die Belohnung sind oft nicht nur gute Bilder, sondern auch unvergessliche Reiseerlebnisse.

Interaktivität

Wenn ihr jemanden fotografiert, sind die Kamera und das Display nicht das Wichtigste. Es ist Ok zunächst einige Bilder zur Kontrolle der Belichtung zu machen, aber dann müsst Ihr das Display vergessen. Versteckt Euch nicht hinter der Kamera, die Reaktion auf ein solches Verhalten wird sich im Gesichtsausdruck eures Models wieder finden.

Licht

Bei Portraits ist direktes Sonnenlicht die schlechteste Wahl. Sucht offene Schatten, Türrahmen, Fensterlicht und bedeckte Himmel für eure Portraits. Das Ergebnis: strahlenden Augen und angenehme, weiche Hauttöne.

Felix Hug, „Eyes on Asia“

Reisefotograf

Image taken in Hue, Vietnam.

Myanmar makes always for a great experience and good images, but for us one of the most rewarding side effects of the Getaways is the exchange and interaction with our participants. I can honestly say that each group has come with positive surprises and great people.It is amazing how many new friendships have been formed just in the passing year or so amongst participants and in some cases with us as well.

People with a keen interest in travel and photography seem just to be a special breed ;-). To me this is more important then the great images we get.

As on a number of previous workshops and getaways we realize that in regards to photography the greatest challenges are not the equipment, but for many of you the interaction when trying to get that portraiture or the people photography in general.

There are always plenty of  chances to practice this during the trips and its great to see when someone gets over that hurdle and starts to approach a foreign subject more relaxed and with an open attitude.

The greatest challenge in good people photography is YOU, not your equipment, not even your subject-its all in your head. Its about getting over your fear of rejection and failure, or other inner obstacles you may have. Once you have realized this, you are half way there.

Well, Jamie and myself are looking forward to tomorrow when we leave for Chiang Mai, the last Getaway of the Year.

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Some of the Getaway highlights:

@ NEW: Have your images exhibited in the Heritage Suites Hotel in Siem Reap (Angkor Wat)

@ Photographer legend John McDermott is joining us for an outdoor session and talk.

@ Award Winning Travel & Wedding photographer Muha will join us as a second pro-photographer

@ We stay at the Heritage Suites Hotel

@ Each room has its own tuk tuk transport

@ Getaway repeaters receive a 150 SGD discount until November 15th

The Eyes on Asia Getaways are a series of travel photography trips led by Award Winning travel photographer Felix Hug and his producer Jamie Boyd.

Each trip explores personally scouted locations. We enjoy each others company taking images, travel, wine and dine and stay in cosy hotels whenever possible.

While we take our images and photography seriously and try to improve on it, we have our priorities on the experience itself.

Our groups are intentionally small, with max 10-14pax and with more then 6 pax we travel with an additional guest photographer to give you additional advice with a different viewpoint.

Beginners and pros are both welcome.

We produce a coffee table book from each trip and have a photography challenge to win a Canon G11 camera, sponsored by Canon Singapore.

Sounds interesting? Sign up now!

jamieboyd@eyesonasia.net

Here is what some of our participants have to say :

Madvhee:

“I know Felix and Jaime, the key members of Eyes on Asia for sometime now. Jaime is great at whatever she does. She makes you feel at home even at the remotest locations with her exceptional organising skills.

Well, when it comes to photography Felix is my Guru. Till now I have done 3 workshops with him. Two of them were Getaways: Siem Reap, Cambodia and Lombok, Indonesia. Both the time my respect for Felix as a teacher and photographer has grown manyfold.

During the trip, Felix was very patient; he would answer all my questions (sometimes most basic and silliest) in depth with theory and practical applications. He does not hesitate in sharing his vast experience as a professional travel photographer. Felix’s method of evaluating the photos on the spot (on LCD screen) is really helpful. I would like to quote Felix here, “Before you leave the scene, check your screen and look at the images. Do not walk away, unless you are certain you have what you came for. There is still time to take some more images, but once you packed up.. only regrets will remain, if you missed out on something”. In moments when you are clueless Felix would click a photo with his camera to show you what he means. This is in particular helpful to understand the same subjects in a new light.

In spite of so many feathers in his cap, Felix does not have any air about himself. On the field he is just like a friend with authority on the subject.

I would highly recommend Eyes on Asia getaways to anyone, who is interested in travel and photography. It also goes without saying that I would go on these getaways as many times as possible.”

Mervyn:

“If you like travelling with time to snap awesome pics but not wanting to spoil the relaxation and enjoyment… Eyes On Asia getaways just the right thing for you…

I met Felix on a half day review in Singapore in 2008. But having a conversation with the laid back him, you can see and feel that he sees and interprets images / moments differently.

And being recently finishing an enjoyable 5days with EOA Chiang Mai getaway… I have learnt alot not just from Felix but also the other participants. On photography, on life, on travelling… etc…

It is a slow and steady trip taking into concerns everyone’s pace and needs and abilities… everything is taken care of by the wonderful EOA producer Jamie… so again… let me summarize… if you like travelling, if you like photography… if you wish to relax and enjoy… EOA getaways are a must go…”

Sandra:

“Just putting an object on the side and having two thirds of space without anything going on, is rather pointless’, Felix told me when I went to a Saturday class of his. Realising that just following rules without really knowing why doesn’t make a lot of sense, but his statement did. So I tried it out and found it not always easy, but it helped me to give my pictures more depth.
Just this statement helped me so much in making my pictures more interesting that I really wanted to go on one of his getaways.
And believe me, I didn’t regret it. Everything was so well organisied by Jamie that we just could lean back and enjoy taking pictures, discussing different apertures and shutter speeds and comparing the results. Sometimes you realised even though you’ve been at the same spot, your pictures looked completely different.
It was a great environment to improve my photographic skills and I felt so at home with Jamie, Felix and James. It was just great. A big thank you to all of you.”