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Thursday
Photo Tour 1: Full Flight Raptors
Full Flight Raptors Centre with Jay Collier from Canon Collective
Thursday 12th September: 10:45am - 1:00pm
Details: Bus to Full Flight Raptors centre for unique and private 2hr session with birds of prey and Jay Collier from the Canon Collective. Images taken are strictly for non-commercial use, salons, own use and social media is ok. Disclaimer to be signed by each participant. these are special licensed working birds, used in advertising, film and bird control their exposure is closely managed.
Includes portrait session with Owls in the barn, tripod and flash are suggested. Canon Collective will have a range of Canon long lenses to use.
Price: $55.00 Limit: 15 people Place: Return bus to Full Flight Raptors centre from the Mercure Hotel.
Photo Tour 2: Ballarat Wildlife Park
Ballarat
Thursday 12th September: 11.30am
Details: Self drive or car pool to Ballarat Wildlife Park. Tigers, Animals, ranging Roos, Devils and lots more to see, hands on tour with guide. Good photo opportunities for close up with the free-range animals - Tigers excepted.
Price: $35.00 Limit: 20 people Place: Self Drive/Car pool
Photo Tour 3: Punks in the Alley
Walking Tour
Thursday 11th September: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Details: Bus to city location for photo shoot, continuing on with a city walk and the Biennale fringe exhibits.
Price: $15.00 Limit: 20 people Place: Return Bus departs from designated pick up points in Ballarat every two hours.
Photo Tour 4: Kirk's Reservoir and Gardens
Photo Shoot
Thursday 12th September: 2:30pm
Details: Photo shoot in the gardens with costumed models.
Price: $25.00 Limit: 20 people Place: Self Drive/Car pool to location
Friday
with Andrew Thomas
Friday 13th September: 5:45am - 8.00am
Details: Join Andrew on the Western Shores of this beautiful location and catch those magical first rays of sunshine. Andrew will direct and guide everyone to enable each participant to catch their winning image.
Price: $25.00 Limit: 12 people Place: Meet at Lake Burrumbeet (self drive to meeting point)
Photo Tour 6: Historic Ararat J Ward Gaol and Aradale Lunatic Asylum
Lots of walking, steps and stairs
Friday 13th September: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Details: Part 1: A visit to historic Ararat J Ward, Goal for the criminally insane, which includes a light lunch. Followed by a visit the the Aradale Lunatic Asylum complex, a place that once housed 1000 patients. Very interesting photography of the buildings and wards in this discarded historic institution, no video permitted.
Price: $55.00 Limit: 24 people Place: Excursion by return bus to and from the Mercure Hotel.
Photo Tour 7: Waterfalls of Ballarat District
with Andrew Thomas
Friday 13th September: 9:30am - 12.00pm
Details: Join Andrew Thomas on a rugged trek to some outstanding local Waterfalls around Ballarat. This outing is dependent on recent rainfall in the area and will be confirmed closer to the convention dates. Level of difficulty is high, sturdy walking shoes should be worn, and be prepared for some difficult terrain to travel through. Suitable only for the fit and adventurous. Carry your own tripod and camera gear.
Price: $25.00 Limit: 8 people Place: Location to be advised, Self Drive
Photo Tour 8: Kilderkin Distillery
Distillery Tour with Photo Shoot, Gin Tasting
Friday 13th September: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Details: Kilderkin distillery tour, cellar door tastings of their fine gin with cheese platters to share and/or Red Duck Beer plus tour of the distillery with photo opportunities. Second rounds are at own cost.
Price: $50.00 Limit: 20 people Place: Return bus to Kilderkin Distillery to and from the Mercure Hotel.
Photo Tour 9: Drones in the Paddock
with Andrew Thomas
Friday 13th September: 3:30pm - 5.30pm
Details: An inspirational outing with Andrew Thomas as he displays and demonstrates drone photography and the amazing images that can be captured with this advancing technology. (Weather dependant)
Price: $25.00 (payable onsite @ registrations) Limit: 15 people Place: Self drive to destination.
Photo Tour 10: Ballarat Cemetery Ghost Tour
Old Ballarat Cemetary
Friday 13th September: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Details: A very special limited edition, Friday 13th Ballarat Cemetery after dark ghost tour with Ballarat Eerie Tours group.
Price: $25.00 Limit: 20 people Place: Departure & meeting points TBA, transport to and from the Mercure Hotel.