SIEM REAP, ADVENTURE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

MENTORS SIMON TAPLIN & MIKE BROWNE

25 September to 30 September 2018 6Days/5Nights

ADVENTURE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY (6DAYS/5NIGHTS)

25 September, Tuesday (Day 1) Arrival of Students – tuk tuk transfer to Hotel to rest and freshen up.

MEET & GREET 1400hrs - Each student introduce himself/herself, their photography interest, their level of photography & what they hope to achieve on this workshop.

(Afternoon 1500) THOM – THE WORLD’S LARGEST CITY IN THE 12TH CENTURY.

Travel (8km – 15mins) to the Victory Gate of . Walking along the path along the 8m high laterite city wall (500m) to the Spirit Gate or continuing around by road. En route to the Terrace of the Leper King, you can stop briefly to see an imposing statue found in which is now displayed at Vihear Prampeilveng. Begin again at the atmospheric and walk (1km) through the shaded parkland behind the terraces, pass with its beautiful lakes, and the imposing to finally reach Jayavarman’s state temple of Bayon at the centre of the city. Explore this important temple with its many captivating giant stone faces.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. FREE & EASY.

26 September, Wednesday (Day 2) Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING + PHOTO CRITIQUE at Hotel

OR Optional Theory: Composition & Ways of Seeing Things with Simon Taplin. Theory: You & Your Brilliant Brain. 1st Building Block of Photography by Mike Browne .

Break for Lunch.

(Afternoon 1430hrs) TEMPLE & WORKING MONASTERY

Travel to Bakong (15km – 30mins), the first mountain of sandstone constructed by rulers of the . In the final decades of the 9th century AD, it served as the official state temple of King in the ancient city of , located in an area that today is called . Later, we continue to LoLei working monastery where we will have the chance to interact with novice monks studying and living here.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. FREE & EASY.

27 September, Thursday (Day 3) Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING + PHOTO CRITIQUE at Hotel

OR Optional Theory : Light. 2nd Block of Photography by Mike Browne. Theory : Mastery of Light by Simon Taplin.

Breakf for Lunch. Free & Easy.

(Afternoon 1600hrs) DISCOVERY IN COUNTRYSIDE ON QUAD BIKE

Venture out (8km – 15mins) and beyond the temple area and explore the real countryside to take in the sights, sounds and scent through villages and paddy fields. Hopefully we will be able to capture a beautiful sunset.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. FREE & EASY.

28 September, Friday (Day 4) Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs) WAR REMNANT MUSEUM – UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF CIVIL WAR IN CAMBODIA.

Aperture Asia & PhotographyBiz supports the victims of the civil war with our on-going social enterprise programme with WRM. We travel (8km – 15mins) to meet and hear the stories first hand from former war veterans themselves about Cambodia’s past, but more importantly about the new hope for Cambodia’s future for the people.

Break for Lunch at War Remnant Museum.

(Afternoon 1400hrs) EXPLORATION & SUNSET Travel (8km – 15mins) to witness the breathtaking view of Angkor Wat temple. Explore the central complex and bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat (AD1113), one of travel’s remaining great adventures. Here you take time to discover both exterior and interior of Angkor Wat and hopefully to capture beautiful sunset.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. FREE & EASY.

29 September, Saturday (Day 5) Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING + PHOTO CRITIQUE at Hotel

Break for Lunch.

(Afternoon 1400hrs) COLORFUL PAGODA ON LAKE

We travel (15km – 30mins) and explore countryside and colourful pagoda (wat svay romeat) to take in the sights, sounds and scent through villages and the lake. Hopefully we will be able to capture a beautiful sunset on the west baray lake.

Adventure ends. Return to Hotel. FREE & EASY.

30 September, Sunday (Day 6) Breakfast at Hotel

(Morning 0900hrs to 1100hrs) RAW IMAGE PROCESSING + PHOTO CRITIQUE at Hotel

Sadly, all good things come to an end. We hope you had a wonderful experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again for our next adventure!

Transfer by tuk tuk to Airport

TUTORIAL SESSIONS Please be aware that tutorial session times may vary as we are moving from location to location and are driven by weather and road conditions. When circumstances are perfect for exceptional imagery, we may over run or reduce the tutorials to maximize photo opportunities. Every effort will be made to 'catch up' along the way but a degree of flexibility is needed so we don't waste such opportunities after travelling to these fabulous locations!

Included in the tour price: • Accommodation & Breakfast • Photography Tuition & Mentoring • All Entrance Fees • Airport Transfer • Transport & Driver • Service Charge & Tax

Not included in the tour price: • Personal & Travel insurance • Alcoholic Drinks • Visa Fees • International Air Tickets to/from Cambodia • Overweight Luggage • Personal Expenses & Tips