Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 9, 2008 [uPDATE 13th AUGUST 2008 - SECOND WEEK ADDED 24th-31st JAN 09 - 8 PLACES AVAILABLE - See last post for details] In January I'll be running my Grand Cayman photo workshop again. It is limited to just 12 people and aimed primarily at DSLR shooters. Here is the official info. Alex Mustard's Cayman Workshop Understanding, capturing and controlling light 17th-24th January 2009. Join Alex Mustard’s Digital Underwater Photography workshop at Ocean Frontiers, East End, Grand Cayman in January 2009. The focus on this workshop is lighting: understanding, capturing and controlling both strobe and available light. We will dive on Grand Cayman’s dramatic walls, the East End’s atmospheric caverns, fishy shallow reefs and at Stingray City. There will be the traditional dawn stingray trip, where there is the chance to photograph the unique stingray schooling behaviour in golden sunlight. We will also aim for encounters with Cayman’s larger creatures such as eagle rays, turtles, tarpon and reef sharks. The trip is limited to just 12 people, which provides plenty of time for 1:1 image critique and also a 1:1 pool photo tune-up session. The course also includes photo lectures, interactive seminars, group image review and photographic diving. The workshop costs $2,165 USD (excluding flights) for 7 nights accommodation at the luxurious Compass Point Resort, 6 days of diving, social evenings, rental car and high speed Wi-Fi. There are more details of the package here. For more info post below or email me. Hope to see you there. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kriptap 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Hey Alex, check your dates in the post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks Patrick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Hey Alex, I'd really love to do this but I have a general question on how these trips are run. How does it work with spouses/girl friends? By saying there is only room for 12, is that 12 people in the class or 12 divers on th boat, or 12 slots at the resort? Curious how you like to do this? Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Hey Steve, Its a common question this year. You're the third to ask. The boat will be limited to 12 divers (those on the course). We need the space with all the cameras etc. There is plenty of space at Compass Point Resort (http://www.compasspoint.ky/) and partners will be very welcome to come to the socials and sit in on lectures/seminars (if they are having trouble sleeping). Rate would be room only. Alex p.s. Probably best not to bring both your spouse and your girlfriend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philsokol 1 Posted July 11, 2008 Steve, you should sign up! I'm already in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vazuw 1 Posted July 11, 2008 I've never been to grand cayman, so Im sighning up. Ill finally meet some of you knuckleheads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Steve, you should sign up! I'm already in Hey guys, I'm on the list . Looks like I'm leaving the lady home this time. Said something about "You want me to cook while you go diving?" Anybody have any tips for driving on the wrong side of the road? Now we just have to hope we still have an airline in business by Jan. to get there. Looking forward to it! Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphy 1 Posted July 13, 2008 Looks like it's filling up nicely! ;-) R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo1946 0 Posted July 14, 2008 I would love to be there, but I just can't do it in January. I got to go to Alex's photo seminar at LIDS in London last March, and it was enough to make me want more. I envy you folks who are signed up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks for the interest and for signing up guys. Any further questions, just post 'em. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BotSO 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Dr. Alex, Put me down for 2 spots, please. Basim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Hi Basim, The dive centre (Ocean Frontiers) is handling the bookings. To reserve a place you will need to contact them. You will need to give Lesley in reservations a call - there is a toll free number from the States: Email: Lesley@oceanfrontiers.com Toll Free: (USA) 1.800.348.6096 UK/EUROPE 001 345 947 0000 Alex p.s. I will send this to you as a PM, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TisTam 1 Posted July 15, 2008 Hi Alex Do you know if there are still places available on this workshop? I emailed the address on your link and got an automated reply: "out of office until 29th july" Cheers! Tamsin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Hi Tamsin, There should still be plenty of space. I have only really advertised it here. I'd imagine that most people who are interested have contacted me and from that and what I read above there is still plenty of space. Ah, Lesley did say something about coming to Europe to visit family. I'd imagine that someone is checking here email - it is just that the out of office reply is there to let you know replies will be slower than usual. I am off to Florida again on Friday. I will say hi to Jim and all the gang at JASA for you. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TisTam 1 Posted July 15, 2008 Yes please! I'm planning to go back there next summer, for a Dolphins trip this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted July 15, 2008 Dr. Alex, Put me down for 2 spots, please. Basim Basim you animal! Might have to check my schedule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Do you know if there are still places available on this workshop? I emailed the address on your link and got an automated reply: "out of office until 29th july" Lesley is taking a vacation for two weeks as Alex suggested. Dana is picking up the phone at the office at the numbers listed above (Toll Free: (USA) 1.800.348.6096). She can set you up on the list. Give her a call Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks for the info, Steve. I am sure Lesley loves me posting this announcement when she is away! Whoops. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BotSO 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Basim you animal! Might have to check my schedule! How can you pass up diving in GC with Doctor Alex, Basim & Lisa??? Bring it... Thanks for the info, Steve. I am sure Lesley loves me posting this announcement when she is away! Whoops. Alex I got the auto response and a real response. So I'm sure you're her new best friend!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kriptap 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Thanks Patrick. No worries, it's the title of the post "Photo Workshop - Grand Cayman JAN 2008, with Alex Mustard" should be 2009 right:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRC 2 Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) It's re-cycling old posts - very ethical and green. Lesley says you owe her dinner for this one Alex.... Paul C Edited July 16, 2008 by PRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Just an update from OF. We're getting pretty full now, thanks. To those of you who have contacted Ocean Frontiers, but not yet paid a deposit please do so as soon as possible. Only the deposit will secure a place. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphy 1 Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Hi Alex Do you know if there are still places available on this workshop? I emailed the address on your link and got an automated reply: "out of office until 29th july" Cheers! Tamsin Hi! Are you the Tamsin who's a member of the BUPG (Bristol) group? (There can't be that many Tamsin's in Somerset!) R Edited July 16, 2008 by ralphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted August 13, 2008 UPDATE. As a result of Lesley being away while people were trying to book - we ended up receiving 15 deposits before we were able to close bookings for the trip. So rather than disappoint anyone and run at over capacity I have agreed to limit the first week to 12 people, as promised, and to run a second week from the 24th-31st January. The only downside of this is no manatees for me next January Week 1 is full. But week 2 is now open for bookings and there are 8 places available. I hope you can join us. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
