Byzantine Greece Print E-mail

12-17 September 2010

Church of Christos Elkomenos in the Byzantine city of Monemvasia The Byzantine Empire – otherwise known as the East Roman Empire – ruled over large areas of the Mediterranean from the 4th century BC with Constantinople – current Istanbul – as its capital. Greece was its last stronghold, with Mystras as the capital (1350- 1460). Byzantine churches, often with colourful remains of fresco's and icons, can be found anywhere in the Greek landscape. The imperial city of Mystras is nowadays a fascinating open air museum.

Improve your photo skills,
while enjoying Byzantine Greece in late summer

Programme
During this 6-day workshop we combine daily sessions on technique and composition with practice on various outdoor locations from the Byzantine era. It will be photography from morning till evening.
After the daily outdoor photo shoots we view and discuss the results together in a constructive manner. We end each day with a joint dinner in one of the Xirokambi restaurants.


Outdoor photo shoots
  • Mystras - Churches, monasteries and ruins from the heydays of the late Byzantine Empire (13th century AD)thmb_Mani_Vahti
  • Mani - One of the most fascinating areas in Greece, with beautiful Byzantine churches and villages dominated by tower houses
  • Kidonitsa - Walk through the olive groves to a huge olive tree dating back to the Byzantine era (at least 1000 years old)
  • Sparta - Olive oil museum with tools for squeezing the olives during Byzantine times


In each location, we take ample time to photograph.

The workshop starts on Sunday afternoon, September 12, and ends on Friday morning, September 17.


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For Whom

For everyone who loves photography and shoots digital with either an advanced compact cameras or DSLR- camera. You like to shoot together with other photographers, regardless of their level of experience.
During the photo shoots, instructions and tips will be based on your personal level.

Maximum 6 participants

Price

€ 799 per person

Price includes:
  • Workshop material
  • Accommodation with breakfast (5 nights)
  • Lunch, dinner (incl. wine)
  • Coffee, thee, water & fruit
  • Local transport
  • Entrance fees to sites and museums
  • Guide of Sparti

Accommodation in 4* Taleton Green Country House on basis of sharing a 2-floor suite
Extra night + €50 per person

Flexibility

If you love outdoor photography, you got to be flexible. Weather conditions and timing make the difference between just photos and great images. Therefore we do not work with fixed workshop schedules.