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February 21st to February 26th, 2022
5 nights/6 inclusive days | Maximum of 8 participants, and a minimum of 3 participants |
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Photography Tour Overview: We specifically designed
this short photography tour to complement our other 'winter escape' trips in the
southern United States. The San Diego region has much to offer in the way of
historic, military, and oceanic subjects, with the latter including many small
state parks that are lined up along the west coast's southernmost corner. For
those that pursue action shots, surfers, paragliders, and hang gliders are also
scheduled. A
whale watching trip is also included in our itinerary, and we hope you'll consider
joining our small group.
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Our
itinerary . . .
But first things first! We suggest that you set your camera's clock to the local time, as your images will then synchronize with the times in our included photo tour
field notes.
Day 1 | Point Loma and a Pacific sunset
Our San Diego photo tour will get under way at 12 noon when we will meet in the
hotel lobby, and take the included lunch together. After a short break we'll
venture out for the first time as a group, and spend the remainder of the day
photographing on the Point Loma peninsula, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
included, and conclude the day with a Pacific
ocean sunset. As the sun sets around 6 pm each day, we'll take dinner after
concluding our photography.
Near Old Town San Diego, 5 nights
Days 2, 3, 4 + 5 | Multiple locations in the
greater San Diego region
We'll take in a variety of sunrise locations during the trip, with day 2 given
over to the San Diego city skyline. During the ensuing days the photography will
include, and starting with San Diego, the historic urban and cultural Balboa
Park. We'll also take a cruise up and down San Diego Bay to photograph the
variety of ships in the San Diego Naval Base, the islands of Harbor and Shelter, plus
the stylish Coronado bridge.
Another day will be set aside for a three hour boat trip to photograph the migrating
California Gray Whales, and a trip over to Coronado on Silver Strand for the historic
Hotel del Coronado, beach photography and more.
When we visit the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have your longer lenses on hand -
say 100-400mm - for the abundance of wildlife in their 'almost' natural habitat.
On the return we'll meet the coast near La Jolla and continue shooting as we
move southwards until the sun descends into the ocean. [splash!]
Our last full day will include more coastal vistas, surfers, paragliders, and
hang gliders, concluding with one last
Pacific ocean sunset. The included dinner on the last night of our photography tour will feature an
'It's You!' presentation of clients in action by John.
Day 6 | Departure day
As there isn't any photography scheduled for the day of departure, your flight home can be arranged for any time today.
Photo Tour Photographer/Leader: John Baker, Travel Images Photography Tours
The preceding itinerary is a copyrighted work by John Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images Photography Tours
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Enhancing Your Photography Skills
Describing the assistance you'll receive on one of our photography tours takes more than a few words, so for greater detail please go here.
Exertion level: This photography tour is classified as 'non strenuous' to 'mildly strenuous'
A majority of images are found in close proximity to our vehicle
In every other respect this photography tour is considered non-strenuous to mildly strenuous
Do you need a Visa for travel to the United States?
Travelers from all countries can do a quick check of visa requirements here or here
Our international clients may need to contact the embassy of their intended destination in their own country for a visa. Go here or here
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Photography Tour Cost, the Fine Details and Enrollment
Trip Cost: $2,583 USD per person not including airfare. A 5% discount is applied to all double occupancies. A single room supplement is required for single occupancy
Single Supplement: 14% of the base cost of the trip
The
deposit for this photography tour is $300. Make a deposit, or your full trip balance
here
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 Included in the Trip Cost: The following items are included in the trip cost . . .
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Photography instruction throughout the trip by John
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All accommodations with private facilities [en-suite]
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All breakfasts
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Lunch on day one of the trip
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Dinner on the last night of the trip
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On-vehicle snacks and bottled water
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All ground transportation
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Airport pick-up on day 1, and drop-off on departure day. Arrival prior to day 1 is not included
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Entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions Included’
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Following the trip, field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, and a disc containing images of clients 'in action' on the trip
 Not Included in the Trip Cost: The costs for these items are the responsibility of each participant . . .
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Airfare
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Travel costs between your home and the gateway airport and return
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Any transportation or travel costs incurred prior to or after the tour’s inclusive dates
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Pre-tour and/or post-tour accommodation
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Lunches and dinners except for lunch on day one of the trip, and dinner on the last night of the trip
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Alcoholic beverages
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Entrance fees or costs related to optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary
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Baggage fees
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Medical expenses
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Personal items such as the hotel mini-bar, laundry etcetera
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Incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as movie rentals, internet and phone
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Travel insurance
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Passport or visa expenses
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Airport departure taxes, if applicable
Admissions Included in the Trip Cost:
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Three hour whale watching boat
trip
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San Diego Bay cruise
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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Other possible rides, admissions or excursions are optional and not included
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8 places are available at this time
Indicates that we have sufficient enrollments and the trip is a 'go'