"What is he smoking?", you are entitled to ask!
One of the things most often said about our photography workshops is that one of the most important things learnt, was the value of getting up before the crack of dawn. Well, that is a hard thing to do continually for even the most inspired of us. I find that it is easier once you start, but it only takes a few days off for the pillow to seem much more appealing than the bad hair, the cold, the wet, and the sheer bleary eyes ... funny, however, that these things seem totally forgotten in the cool morning atmosphere, and more often than not, the wonderful morning light - even if it is for just a few minutes, or less.
I have also noted that the most relaxing holiday I have had is on a houseboat on the River Murray - second to none. For one thing, you don't travel at 100 km/h - you are only allowed to drive at 5 knots, so the world goes past you very slowly. The natives are not scared by your presence as you drift up on them quietly, and you can just cruise along and shoot from the comfort of the top deck, for instance.
So, as we have a lot of clients and potential clients who have limits to their mobility, or who can't see themselves camping under the stars, or who simply like the environment of the River for improving their photography, we have taken the comments on board, and setup a tour on a 12-berth Luxury Houseboat from 6th-10th August, 2007 departing from Adelaide.
The houseboat is a two-story affair featuring a large canopied upper floor and lounge. Each room is configured as either a Queen Room, or a Twin Room using "zip-apart" Queen-size beds. Each room also boasts it's own en-suite bathroom, making for your own privacy, and freedom, whilst enjoying the group dynamic as we share our photography skills and passion.
So, what are you waiting for? For a taste of the sort of great photography opportunities, take a look at our Murray River Gallery. and make a booking.
And, if you need any further motivation, remember that for registered VABlog Readers there is a 10% discount that applies to all bookings received by 15th February, 2007.