With winter officially here and snow covering much of the United States, you may now be searching for a sun-filled vacation to get you through the duration. If you're also a photography buff who enjoys the warm, brilliant waters of Mexico's Sea of Cortez, consider the March 8, 2009 cruise aboard American Safari Cruises' 22-passenger Safari Quest.This seven-night voyage through the "Aquarium of the World" travels between La Paz and Loreto. In the company of an onboard naturalist, you'll enjoying skiffing and kayaking, swimming and snorkeling, hiking and beach combing.
Reknown photographers Ellen and Hank Barone will also be on hand to help you get the best shots of whales, dolphins, sea lions, seabirds, and all other manner of wildlife. Ellen and Hank will be at your elbow for one-on-one instruction as you frame the perfect photo. They'll also present a few informal demos and workshops.
In a recent conversation with Ellen Barone, she stressed that passengers need not be photography experts to enjoy this specially themed cruise. She maintains that amazing photos can be taken by both point-and-shoots as well as expensive professional SLR cameras.
Here's the gear that Ellen travels with:
- Two Canon digital SLR camera bodies: the 5D and 50D
- Lenses: Canon EF 16 - 35mm f/2.8L, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L, and Sigma 18 - 200 f/3.5-6.3
- Canon 430 EXII flash
- Canon 1.4xII tele-extender
- Compact Flash cards
- Extra USB and Firewire cords
- A Joby gorillapod
- Extra batteries and chargers
- Power and adapter cords
- Visible Dust sensor cleaner
- Portable hard drives
- Micro fiber lens clothes
- 15-inch MacBook Pro for downloading and simple editing
- Lowe Pro Dry Pack
All-inclusive cruise fares for this itinerary begin at $5,495 per person. For more information, talk with your travel agent or call American Safari Cruises at (888) 862-8881.
Photo courtesy of American Safari Cruises.
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