The Western Deserts of Egypt Astrophotography Camping Trip
the adventure of a life time
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A trip to the Western Deserts of Egypt
The White Desert
( dates will be based on moon calendar / around new moon)
One of the Darkest Locations in the World (Class 1 Bortle) , Beautiful Skies and Magnificent Landscapes
Plus 2 Advanced Post Processing Sessions
Advanced Level Astrophotography Wide Field Landscapes, Deep Sky , Milky Way , Time Lapse , Star Trails , and Panoramas. You will leave this workshop with a professional understanding of what it takes to create breathtaking photos of the Milky Way and the night skies. From planning your trip & shoots, to successfully capturing & composing your images. And finally how to bring your images to life with special advanced post processing techniques.
4 days / 3 nights Astrophotography Camping Trip + 2 Post Processing Sessions
Regular Rate : AED 6,500 / $ 1,775
NPM & Early Bird Rate : AED 5,500 / $1,500
Trip Program :
01-Arrival in Cairo
02-Trip Day one :
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Depart from Cairo at 5 am - Arrival at Bahariya Oasis around 10 am followed by Breakfast.
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Start Heading towards the White Desert in air-conditioned 4×4 cars to start the tour
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Visit the Black desert / Crystal mountain / Valley of Obstacles
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Camping in the Valley of Obstacles / Bedouin dinner
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Astrophotography talk.
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Sunset followed by Overnight Astrophotography Session till Dawn
03-Trip Day Two & Three :
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Breakfast
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The Great Valley / eye of cypress / Al-Makhroum Rock (Al-Arj Al-Kabir) / green eye
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Eating food in Ain Khadra
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acacia tree/ snow mountain / The ancient white desert / The new desert
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Camping in the new white desert.
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Bedouin dinner
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Astrophotography talk.
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Sunset followed by Overnight Astrophotography Session till Dawn
04-Trip Day Four :
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The panorama and the rest of the white desert attractions
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Flower stone
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Arrival to the Bahariya Oasis
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Breakfast
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Heading Back to Cairo
The Trip Cost is also inclusive of the following:
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Transfers from and to Cairo by a modern air-conditioned bus.
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The complete safari program with 4×4 air-conditioned vehicles.
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Three meals a day.
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Drinks, Dates and refreshments throughout the Trip.
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Full Camping gear
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Desert Shower / Bath
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Electric generator to charge batteries and devices.
Exclusions :
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The cost of Travel from UAE to Cairo & Back to Dubai (Airfare , Visa & transportation)
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The Cost of accommodation in Cairo & Egypt other than the days of the Astrophotography Trip
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Photography Equipment/Gear
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Insurance cost - (insurance is a must)
The Astrophotography Advanced Workshop will Cover the Following :
A detailed step by step walk through the 4 different processes of Astrophotography
Astrophotography Tools, Techniques:
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Equipment
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Requirements
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Photographic Knowledge
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Astronomy Knowledge
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Applications and Software
Astrophotography Planning:
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Location
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Light Pollution
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Weather
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Moonphases – Rise and Set Times
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Targets & Deep Sky Target Planning
Astrophotography Execution:
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Pre-requisites
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Precautions
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Timing
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Setup
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Focusing in the dark
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Creative Composition
Advanced Post Processing Online Sessions
will be held in the UAE - Tentative Date : 21 August 2021
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Important considerations in Post Processing
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Nightscapes & Milky Way Shots Post Processing
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Panoramas Post Processing
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Time Lapses / star trails Post Processing
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Milky Way Stacking
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intro to Deep Sky Objects Post Processing
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A complete post processing detailed explanation / application for two of following targets : Milky way core / Rosette Nebula
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Data Management
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Stacking with Sequator
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File types and File management.
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Stacking with Deep Sky Stacker
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Star Removal different Techniques
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Special techniques in Post Processing (Photoshop)
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Final Cosmetics
Regular Rate : AED 5,500 / $ 1,500
NPM Rate : AED 5,000 / $1,360
Other Details & Conditions:
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Prior to the Workshop , a Whatsapp group of the participants will be created , It will be utilized for managing the workshop, and it will as well handle quick discussions & overview of the participant equipment, areas of strength, and areas that require development, in addition to any specific requirement to be taken into consideration.
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At the end of the Workshop: Participants will receive a certificate of completion and the support will extend through the Whatsapp group for all the results & outcomes of the workshop.
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Some Nikon Cameras and Lenses will be made available through Nikon Egypt.
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All Covid-19 precautionary measures in accordance with the law will be strictly followed.