GD Photo Workshop Adventure Tours Asia
“Light is photography... photography is light.” -- GD
- Discovering the undiscovered - India - Nepal - Sri Lanka - Cambodia - Laos - Vietnam - Myanmar / Burma - Tibet - Mongolia - Bhutan
GD Photo Workshops & Expeditions are conducted by Gunther Deichmann, one of Austral-Asia's most accomplished photographers.
He has published some 15 Books with international Publishers and in 2006 he published his Book Journey Through Color and Time.
Join Gunther on one of his trips for a fantastic Journey through Color & Time as he leads expeditions, workshops, and cultural exploration trips around the world. Learn more about the places you visit, the people you meet, and unique ways of life you will encounter. Improve your photography as you study side by side with Gunther.
You will photograph for example places in Cambodia, Laos, India, Sri Lanka or Nepal while learning from one of the best travel photographers around. Gunther covers all aspects of the shoot: how to solve technical problems, how to work with people, gain access and the digital work-flow on the road. You will learn how to research a story, select a destination, prepare a shooting list, edit your pictures and ways to share your work with a larger community.
Gunther is also a Certified Apple Pro Trainer for Aperture and has years of experience on Apple Computers, he can also assist you with Photoshop, Multimedia Presentation and how to make the correct back up of your images in the field and at home.
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We are please to announce that we have finalized all dates and destinations for the GD Photo Workshops in Asia for the year 2011 and 2012.
March 11 - March 25, 2012
Join us for two amazing Adventure GD Photo Workshops to Sri Lanka and Central India.
Breathtaking wildlife and awesome scenery in Sri Lanka plus amazing culture including the Dambulla Cave Temple dating to the first Century BC and a lot more will be on our itinerary. Explore the beauty of Sri Lanka and discover the undiscovered. Our central India workshop will take you back in time; to some seldom seen Cave temples, namely the Ellora and Ajanta cave system.
A wonderful example of cave temple architecture, the world heritage Ellora caves own elaborate facades and intricately carved interiors. These carved structures on the inner walls of the caves reflect the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. These exotic caves were carved during 350 AD to 700 AD period. .Ellora caves are hewn out of basaltic rock of the Deccan trap, and are datable from circa 5th century A.D. to 11th century A.D.
Ajanta, a UNESCO world heritage site, is famous for its Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and monasteries with their extraordinary wall paintings. The temples are hollowed out of granite cliffs on the inner side of a 20-meter ravine in the Wagurna River valley. Although the sculpture, particularly the rich ornamentation of the caitya pillars, is noteworthy, it is the fresco-type paintings that are the chief interest of Ajanta.
We provide more information via PDF file upon confirmation of your booking for either one of these two workshops. The dates above are confirmed and final, we’re now accepting reservations and bookings.
For Testimonials from previous participants, please Click this LINK.
For all details and bookings/reservations, please Click this LINK
BHUTAN 2012 - Completed
March 27- April 05, 2012
Max. of 8 Participants
This trip covers the highlights of Western Bhutan and focuses on Talo festival. Talo Tsechu is held in the ground near Talo Dzong or Monastery. The village of Talo, high on the hills above Punakha is located at an altitude 2800m. The village is scattered along the hill slopes. Talo Sangnacholing is built on a plateau with has majestic view of surrounding villages. More details and itinerary is soon available.
Calendar Dates and more info please CLICK this LINK
MYANMAR 2012 Special Trip - designed by Photographer for Photographers.
This photographic tour of Myanmar takes guests from the captivating capital of Yangon where the sparkling Shwedagon Pagoda glistens at sunset. From Yangon guests take a short flight to Bagan where it's difficult to ever put your camera down.
Countless temples and pagodas are scattered across its desert like plains. Crumbling architecture adds to the inherent beauty of the place. Visit Tayokye Pyay, an elevated temple with sweeping panoramic views of the plains below. Then Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Ananda Temple, one of the most impressive masterpieces. We also head to Myinkabar and Old Bagan to discover lesser visited sites with unusual stone inscriptions. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset from the terrace of a temple.
For a complete itinerary please click on our exclusive travel agent partner EXOTISSIMO Website.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
LAOS - VIETNAM - CAMBODIA 2012 - 6 more slots available
September 8 - 26, 2012
Max. of 10 Participants
We can confirm also for 2012 a combination for Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia starting on September 8th to the 04th of October 2012 Commencing in Luang Prabang, a romantic city that can be explored on foot and ideal for architectural photography, guests visit a number of local Wats before heading to the elusive Pak Ou caves and a welcoming elephant camp. From here it's off to Vientiane to absorb the charm of this quaint capital and its impressive religious structures that include Wat Phra Keo and Patuxay monument.
The tour of Indochina now makes its way into Vietnam for a street food tour of Hanoi. Peruse bustling markets and sample local delights before transferring to the hilltop town of Sapa. Photograph the inspiring local landscapes, dominated by flower and vegetable farms and jungle clad mountains.
From Hanoi we visit the Bac Ha market and then make our way up to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise. Also visiting Hoi An, our tour of Indochina then transfers to Hue and Ho Chi Minh where we take a 2.5 hour tour of the city's famous landmarks both old and new.
This trip was designed by Photographer for Photographers, we travel for e.g.. in Vietnam by road to remote areas, via Trains and an overnight in Halong Bay on a boat. Book early as this trip is filling up very fast.
For a complete itinerary please click on our exclusive travel agent partner EXOTISSIMO Website.
LAOS - VIETNAM - CAMBODIA
For Testimonials from previous participants, please Click this LINK.
For all details and bookings/reservations, please Click this LINK
DISCOVER AND EXPLORE ASIA WITH US IN 2013
INDIA 2013 (The Ultimate Rajasthan Tour Including the Thar Desert)
March 21 - April 02, 2013
Max. of 10 Participants
March 21st to April 2nd (celebrating the Holi Festival on the 27-28th in Jodhpur. Start of tour is in Agra for a visit to The Taj Mahal then Jaipur from their to Jodhpur to celebrate the Holi Festival and then experience the Thar Desert in Jailsalmer.
Detailed itinerary from this trip will be available by mid 2012.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
NEPAL 2013
April 05 - April 13, 2013
Max. of 10 Participants
Final itinerary will be available by mid 2012. Please check back soon.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
INDONESIA 2013
May 15 - 23, 2013
Max. of 10 Participants
We cover places like Mount Bromo, Jogjakarta and the ancient temples of Borobudur.
Final itinerary will be available by mid 2012. Please check back soon.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
MYANMAR 2013 - Special Trip - designed by Photographer for Photographers.
June 25 - July 06, 2013 - 11 special days of pure adventure and amazing photography.
Max. of 10 Participants
We are pleased to announce an additional trip for October 2013 to Myanmar. On this journey we will explore the remote parts of the country but also some of the known places. We promise that this will be a very special trip.
This photographic tour of Myanmar takes guests from the captivating capital of Yangon where the sparkling Shwedagon Pagoda glistens at sunset. From Yangon guests take a short flight to Bagan where it's difficult to ever put your camera down.
Countless temples and pagodas are scattered across its desert like plains. Crumbling architecture adds to the inherent beauty of the place. Visit Tayokye Pyay, an elevated temple with sweeping panoramic views of the plains below. Then Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Ananda Temple, one of the most impressive masterpieces. We also head to Myinkabar and Old Bagan to discover lesser visited sites with unusual stone inscriptions. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset from the terrace of a temple.
For a complete itinerary please click on our exclusive travel agent partner EXOTISSIMO Website.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
LAOS - VIETNAM - CAMBODIA 2013
September 8 - Oct. 01, 2013 - 26 days of pure adventure and amazing Photography.
Max. of 10 Participants
We can confirm also for 2012 a combination for Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia starting on September 8th to the 04th of October 2012 Commencing in Luang Prabang, a romantic city that can be explored on foot and ideal for architectural photography, guests visit a number of local Wats before heading to the elusive Pak Ou caves and a welcoming elephant camp. From here it's off to Vientiane to absorb the charm of this quaint capital and its impressive religious structures that include Wat Phra Keo and Patuxay monument.
The tour of Indochina now makes its way into Vietnam for a street food tour of Hanoi. Peruse bustling markets and sample local delights before transferring to the hilltop town of Sapa. Photograph the inspiring local landscapes, dominated by flower and vegetable farms and jungle clad mountains.
From Hanoi we visit the Bac Ha market and then make our way up to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise. Also visiting Hoi An, our tour of Indochina then transfers to Hue and Ho Chi Minh where we take a 2.5 hour tour of the city's famous landmarks both old and new.
This trip was designed by Photographer for Photographers, we travel for e.g.. in Vietnam by road to remote areas, via Trains and an overnight in Halong Bay on a boat.
Book early as this trip is filling up very fast.
For a complete itinerary please click on our exclusive travel agent partner EXOTISSIMO Website. LAOS - VIETNAM - CAMBODIA
PLEASE NOTE: Again, you can also just choose one of the destinations either Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam or go with the combinations.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
MYANMAR 2013 - Special Trip - designed by Photographer for Photographers.
October 05 - October 16, 2013 - 11 special days of pure adventure and amazing photography.
Max. of 10 Participants
We are pleased to announce an additional trip for October 2013 to Myanmar. On this journey we will explore the remote parts of the country but also some of the known places. We promise that this will be a very special trip.
This photographic tour of Myanmar takes guests from the captivating capital of Yangon where the sparkling Shwedagon Pagoda glistens at sunset. From Yangon guests take a short flight to Bagan where it's difficult to ever put your camera down.
Countless temples and pagodas are scattered across its desert like plains. Crumbling architecture adds to the inherent beauty of the place. Visit Tayokye Pyay, an elevated temple with sweeping panoramic views of the plains below. Then Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Ananda Temple, one of the most impressive masterpieces. We also head to Myinkabar and Old Bagan to discover lesser visited sites with unusual stone inscriptions. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset from the terrace of a temple.
For a complete itinerary please click on our exclusive travel agent partner EXOTISSIMO Website.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.
AUSTRALIA 2013
October 2013 (Tentative Dates)
Max. of 10 Participants
This ultimate 3 week Australian adventure photo journey will take you to places like Kakadu National Park, Central Australia (Alice Springs, Rainbow Valley, Ayers Rock, Olgas, and King's Canyon), Kangaroo Island in South Australia and finishing of in Sydney.
Final itinerary will be available by the end of 2012. Please check back soon.
Testimonials from previous participants please CLICK THIS LINK.