Jordan Photographic Discovery

This trip is a great way to see and photograph Jordan with Robert Harvey, a top photographer whose work has been recognised with the Excellence Award of the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique. Organised to maximise photo opportunities, Robert will be on hand to assist in getting the best images possible of the landscapes, monuments and people of Jordan. We will photograph the fabled rock-hewn city of Petra, visit the bizarre salt formations of the Dead Sea and explore the desert in Wadi Rum, seeking out some spectacular desert scenes and experiencing the Bedouin lifestyle. Our tour leader will guide you to take your landscape photography to the next level, as well as enhancing your understanding of these remarkable desert landscapes.

Highlights:

• Spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash
• Rose Red City of Petra
• Dead Sea shoreline
• Rock arches, sand dunes and canyons in Wadi Rum by day and night
• Shobak Crusader Castle
• Druze tribes in traditional dress
• Led by expert landscape photographer Robert Harvey

This is a specialist photography holiday, aimed at the keen amateur photographer, focusing on remarkable desert landscapes and ancient cities of Jordan. Our leader will provide detailed guidance on shooting positions and image capture based on many years’ experience of desert photography. This programme will ensure excellent opportunities for participants to improve their photographic skills and return home with outstanding images of these exceptional landscapes, by both day and night.

Group size: Maximum of 16 participants (two leaders).

Recommended photographic equipment:

• Camera - A DSLR or mirrorless camera is recommended. Alternatively any camera that allows you some manual control (aperture priority, shutter priority etc) would be suitable for this trip.
• Lenses - A selection ranging from wide angle to short telephoto would be recommended. A fast lens for astrophotography would also be useful.
• Tripod - A tripod is essential, particularly for shooting in low light
• Remote cable release (if you own one. The timer on your camera can also fulfil this function)
• Manual for your camera
• Neutral density and polarising filters (optional)
• Spare memory cards
• Charger
• Spare battery