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Please dive with us at the Evolution Photoganza 2013, September 13^th-18^th, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines!

Join one of the Philippines top rated dive resorts for an incredible Photography and Marine Biology Workshop in September 2013.

Evolution is one of the most respected and professional dive resorts in the Philippines. This September we are offering you the chance to hone and perfect your photography skills whilst learning about the incredible marine life of Malapascua with underwater photographer and Biologist Dr. Klaus M. Stiefel.


Whether you’re an amateur happy snapper or a serious photo hobbyist, this workshop will prioritize your needs. Photographers can expect small groups, and a customised dive schedule to maximise both wide angle and macro opportunities on Malapascua. And everything will be done at a photographer’s pace!

Lectures and presentations on local fauna will supplement the experience. Learn about the behaviour of the famous Alopias pelagicus or Thresher Shark, uniquely found at diving depths in Malapascua. Dr. Stiefel will also draw heavily on his experience in Malapascua to teach participants about the dynamics of commensal, parasitic and symbiotic behaviour that allows prepared photographers get the shot of a life time.


The cost for this Photography and Marine Biology Workshop is only 26 000 Philippine Pesos (605 A$, 635 US$ as of December 12^th, 2012). This includes twin share in a beach-side fan room, all meals in our famous restaurant, 12 guided specialty photo dives to Malapascua’s top dive sites, return transfers from Cebu (pick up is 12:00 noon, September 13^th and participants will be returned to Cebu at 12:00 noon, September 18^th) and daily lectures and presentations on underwater photography and marine biology by biologist and underwater photographer Dr. Klaus M. Stiefel.


To book, simply contact Evolution and pay a 30% deposit before March 31^st 2013. Book before Jan 31^st, 2013, and get two large prints to use for your best Photoganza shots for free! Contact David Joyce david.joyce@evolution.ph for bookings & diving operations related questions, Margaret Hudspeth Margaret.Hudspeth@shiretravel.com.au for bookings in Australia of an attractive package including flights, and Dr. Klaus M. Stiefel k.stiefel@uws.edu.au for program inquiries.

More detailed info is here.

Hi All!

I just started a new series on getting started in underwater photography.

The first chapter is about the importance of good buoyancy, and how to practice it. Without the skill to remain stationary in front of the marine life to be photographed, no quality shots will ensue. The following chapters, appearing weekly, will deal with everything from chosing the right camera, housing and strobes, to exposure, approaching fishes and finding the right exposure. Enjoy!

Klaus

Dear Wetpixlers!

We, David Joyce, Matt Reed & I are organizing an informative & fun Photo course in Malapascua, Philippines, September 23-29:

Learn the basics of under-water photography or sharpen your advanced skills in one of the most amazing diving destinations of the Philippines! Come dive, shoot and barbecue with us in Malapascua, a charming little island with mind-boggling things to see below the water line and warm & friendly people above it. Shoot the magnificent thresher sharks, fascinating tiny shrimps and everything in-between. We show you where to find them and how to photograph them.

Led by Dr. Klaus M. Stiefel, biologist and under-water photographer, and David Joyce, Evolution Diving co-owner and under-water photographer.

AUS$ 800 based on fan room twin Share
This includes twin share fan room, all meals, purified drinking water with meals, the advanced buoyancy workshop for photographers, tutorials and lectures, 11 guided photo dives, set transfers to and from Cebu and the traditional babuy lechon feast on the final evening.
Excludes flights, nitrox, equipment rentals, “discover tech”, alcohol and soft drinks, tips, porters etc.

A detailed program is here and some of my shots from last year in Malapascua are here! and we are also on Facebook.

Another good shot from there:



Hope to see you in Malapasuca!

Klaus
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