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Photo by Karl Grobl taken on our India: Gujarat & the Malabar Coast photo tour
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March 29, 2016
It has been a busy 2016 for us and it's only March! My January, Februaryand March were spent in Cuba leading three successful trips. What anamazing photo-rich country, and fascinating to see all the changes takingplace! Karl spent February in India, leading his India: Gujarat and theMalabar Coast photo tour and is just wrapping up his Vietnam Explorertour this week. Keep an eye on this newsletter for information about newdestinations in India for 2017 and 2018. Cheers,Jim
Upcoming Presentations
Journeys in Latin AmericaA photography presentation by Jim Cline
For those of you in Southern California, there are two opportunities to seeJim's "Journeys in Latin America" presentation in the coming weeks.
Jim's presentation features the very best from his recent travels throughthe fascinating and beautiful countries of Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala andPeru , both traveling solo, while leading groups on photo tours, and onassignments for humanitarian organizations.
Details:SAN DIEGO: THIS Wednesday , March 30, 7:30 p.m., DarkroomersPhotographic Club, Photographic Arts Building, Spanish Village, BalboaPark, 1780 Village Place San Diego 92101Questions - Jeff Booher
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LAGUNA HILLS: Monday, April 11,6:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Camera Club, 23822 Avenida Sevilla, LagunaWoods Village, Clubhouse 3, Diningroom 2Questions - Mike [email protected]
2016 Tours & Trips
Angkor Photo WorkshopJuly 25 - August 8, 2016
with Karl Grobl and Jeremy Woodhouse
This trip is unique among our tour offerings. The workshop givesparticipants a chance to hone their photo storytelling skills working undertwo seasoned professionals by way of lectures, one-on-one instruction,critiques, assignments, and exploration of all things photographic. Youwill have the chance to apply what you've learned exploring Angkor Watand the town of Siem Reap. If you're looking to improve your photographyskills in a big way, this workshop is for you. To view the itinerary and reserve your spot, click here.
Papua New GuineaAugust 13-27, 2016 with Karl Grobl
Trip Full, t o be added to the wait list or the
2017 interest list, click here.
Rustic & Rural Romania September 4-17, 2016 with Ralph Velasco
Only 2 spaces left!
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Traveling the most picturesque regions of Romania with tenured GuideRalph Velasco - an abundance of people, architecture, landscape, food,animal and other photo opportunities await you. From Bucharest, we'llmake our way to the region of Maramures, one of the last truly rural areasin Europe. We'll meet and photograph interesting locals who will beharvesting fresh hay, making traditional hats, building wooden gates andmore.
Old wood churches and world famous painted monasteries beckon us toMoldovita and Sucevita. We'll also explore and shoot Bran castle, the so-called "Dracula castle," which is in reality, a wonderful medieval castleset in a picturesque valley. Join us, and see why the rustic and ruralaspects of Romania are truly a photograph's dream.
For more information or to book a space, click here .
Amazing MyanmarSeptember 20 - October 4, 2016 with Karl Grobl
Only 2 spaces left!
Join us as we explore what is perhaps the least-discovered country inSoutheast Asia and is truly one of the few "authentic" destinations there.Our itinerary includes Yangon's Schwedagon Pagoda; the ancient city ofBagan, where the landscape is dotted with more than one thousandtemples; and Inle Lake, wherein life is seemingly unchanged for centuries.Each location affords a wide variety of photographic opportunitiesincluding street photography, landscape photography, environmentalportraiture and still life.
For more information or to book a space, click here.
Highlights of the Adriatic: Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro
September 24 - October 6, 2016 with Ralph Velasco Only 3 spaces left!
We're in Rough Guides!
We are already listed in Moon
Handbooks and Frommer'sguidebooks. Now we have beenwritten up in Rough Guides, as
well! See our write-up here
"I thought the trip was excellentwith zero disappointments! Karldid a superb job of guiding,teaching and making everyonecomfortable. My photographyimproved during the trip and nowI will always think 'What wouldKarl do in this situation'. Bothguides have made this trip somany times that most thingsseemed "seamless". I wouldabsolutely recommend the tourand look forward to joininganother tour." -Michael C. 2013participant (India tour) "This trip opened up a whole lotof possibilities for me for which Iam hugely grateful. I havestruggled about how to getmotivated to shoot at home. With the idea of doing storiesand projects vs. random shots,suddenly the world feels like it isopening up. Regardingrecommending this workshop, Iwould unconditionallyrecommend it to anyone wantingto learn and practice story-tellingtype photography. I look forwardto more trips with Jim ClinePhoto Tours" -Ivy G. 2014participant (Angkor) "Another great trip and Jim wasgreat, as always; he is apleasure to travel and shoot with. I thought the photo opps wereall good. I can definitelyrecommend this trip consideringit is a short, less expensive tripthat gives you an authenticexperience of Mexico and somegreat photo opportunities." -Robert D. 2014 participantEnsenada tour "Thank you for a marvelous trip,it was fantastic! The photoopportunities were excellent andvaried; I got some shots that I'mvery happy with and myphotography improved. Jim did agreat job of attending to people'sneeds both photographic andlogistic. The local guides thatJim works with provided a greatdeal of information and bothwere congenial and reallyseemed to be involved in thegroup's activities. If someone
We'll start our adventure in the capital of Slovenia and browse apicturesque and charming old town filled with plenty of hidden treasuresjust awaiting our capture. The group will then explore mountainlandscapes, glacial lakes and rivers of the beautiful Julian Alps and thetown of Bled. Castles, the Alps, waterfalls and several local villagesbeckon our cameras. In Croatia, we'll experience colorful lakes andwaterfalls, lavender fields - overall scenery that can only be described asstunning. Following historical Dubrovnik, those wanting to explore more ofthe region, may consider the optional extension to the charming cities ofKotor and Perast located in the country of Montenegro.
For more information, or to book a space, click here .
Ensenada/Tecate Tour & WorkshopOctober 8-10, 2016 with Jim Cline
During this dynamic 3-day photo adventure, we'll first explore EnsenadaMexico, which lies only an hour and 15 minutes south of the border andfull of wonderful photographic opportunities. From the bustling fish marketat the colorful wharf to the elegant Riviera Cultural Center - downtownEnsenada has numerous subjects to photograph. We'll shoot the harborscenes, pelicans, sea lions, locals, colorful shops and signs, vendors andtheir wares, classic musicians, and lots more. En route to Tecate, awinery tour and wine-tasting await, as well as a chance to explore andshoot all aspects of a very rustic pottery factory to document the lives ofthe local people and pottery making. During the trip, Jim will give slideshow lectures on creating more dynamic photographs and on maximizingyour results with digital SLR cameras.
For more information, or to book a space, click here.
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, MexicoOctober 27 - November 5, 2016 with Jim Cline
Trip full, to add your name to the wait list
or interest list for the 2017 trip, click here.
wants a vital experience withanother culture, solid instructionphotographing people and placesin that milieu and an out-and-outgood time, this is the trip totake." - Louis S. Peru tour participant
"I would rate this trip a 10 as itexceeded my expectations andfeel that it is good value for thecost. The restaurants were fine,I enjoyed photographing themodels and definitely got somegreat shots." -Alan B.participant Chiapas tour
"Karl, you are an experiencedleader and run a great trip. I seewhy you have a loyal following. iappreciate the help and photoadvice. All I had to do was listenand remember when to show up.I think taking people pictures willbe easier for me now." -Chuck T. participant Vietnamtour
"This trip started me on fulfillinga life-long wish to visit India. Iwill go back! I loved the trainrides, even (especially) the longone in that funky first-class car. The Golden Temple wasfascinating. I'm grateful that wehad the opportunity to stop atthe various villages along ourroute, which would not bepossible without your planningand past experiences. Everyplace we visited offeredsomething special. In general,the lodging was very good, and afew places stood out. Thankyou all, and especially you, Karl,for all of your hard work. You arethe best...and don't ever give upthis day job, Karl! I have abucket list to complete withyou!" -Nancy B. participant IndiaPushkar tour, 2014
"There are many choices forphoto tours to India, but I feltthis [tour] was well-priced. Thelocations were ideal for northernIndia and Karl's photographicexpertise and personality madethis THE only choice for me." -Barbara C. participant
India: Pushkar Camel Fair & the Taj Mahal
October 31 - November 14, 2016 with Karl GroblJust 1 space left!
India's Pushkar Fair is Asia's largest camel and livestock market, withunparalleled photo opportunities. We'll photograph camel herders andtheir encampments among the rolling sand dunes then retreat to a desertencampment at night. We will also be visiting other fascinating locationssuch as Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jaipur and Jodhpur. Our group will exploreancient forts, wander the markets, and the famous Taj Mahal. During theday our group will be "out in the thick of it" not just shooting the action,but being part of the action.
For more information, or to book the final space click here.
Guatemala: The Living MayaNovember 11-21, 2016 with Jim Cline
Trip Full. To be added to the wait list or the 2017 interest list, click here
Cuba Cultural Exchange: Havana, Vinales &Trinidad
November 15 - 25, 2016 with Christopher P. Baker
"The tour offers lots to shootthat's out of the ordinary,including many opportunities tothink out of the box. So muchof it was just great shooting andI got lots of great pictures! Theworkshops [and leader] helpedme think in differentways/capture images out of mytypical pattern. Thanks so muchfor putting together a greattrip...which exceeded myexpectations." -Rose S.participant (Ensenada tour 2014)
"This is my second timetraveling with you [Jim], and asbefore, I had a marvelous time. Your planning and execution ofthe itinerary is excellent. Yourknowledge of the area and thepersonal relationships with thepeople there truly make yourtrips exceptional. It all adds upto a truly enjoyable travel andphotographic experience. Thus,I always highly recommend youto anyone with interest in theareas that you visit. I'll lookforward to traveling with youagain at some point in time. Thank you!" -Rita F. Chiapas tour participant
"There is no way that this tripwould have been so wonderful ifit wasn't for all Karl's efforts onall of our behalf; his taking thetime to teach, and his ability tobe even handed at all times. Heopened our eyes to photographyin such a way and in such ashort time. We feel that we gotway more than we expected fromthe tour and Karl. We weredeeply indebted to all the workdone to make that trip (andevery other trip) as satisfying aspossible." -George & Joan S. India Pushkarparticipants
...One of the things I love abouttrips through Jim Cline is thestandard of foodand accommodation. After a dayin the mud or dust of the streetsof Asia or bumping over roughrails or roads, it is such apleasure to retreat to a privateand comfortable space!
I don't think you can do betterthan with a trip with Karl and JimCline photo tours." -Ursula W. multi-trip participant
Renowned Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker will be leading this People-to-People Cultural exchange trip. He has spent many years traveling andphotographing Cuba and thus is ideally suited to introduce participants tothe diverse and unique array of Cubano sites and folks. Consider joiningus on this extraordinary adventure with stops in Havana, Vinales Valley,Trinidad and more.
For more information, or to join the interest list for notification when thetrip is released click here
2017 Tours & Trips
Thailand, Laos & CambodiaJanuary - February 2017 with Karl Grobl
This adventurous tri-country tourbegins in Bangkok, Thailand's bustlingcapitol city, where we will explore theGrand Palace, cruise the canals,photograph vendors in the floatingmarkets, and much more! Then it's offto northern Thailand where we get toknow and photograph hill tribes. Atwo day boat journey is next,traversing and photographing largelyunexplored areas down themysterious Mekong river, whileenroute to Luang Prabang, Laos. Once there, we'll photograph its greenhills and gold temples, and seehundreds of Buddhist monks taketheir morning alms walk through town. A flight to Cambodia will position ourgroup in the bustling fascinating
capitol city of Phnom Penh. Then it's onto Siem Reap, Cambodia toexplore and photograph Angkor, a stunning ancient collection of over 100temples set against the dramatic backdrop of lush jungle greenery andverdant fields. For more information or to add your name to the interest list when this tripis released, click here.
Cuba Cultural Exchange: Eastern Cuba & HavanaJanuary 3 - 13, 2017 with Christopher P. Baker
Renowned Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker will be leading this People-to-People Cultural exchange trip. He has spent many years traveling andphotographing Cuba and thus is ideally suited to introduce participants tothe diverse and unique array of Cubano sites and folks. Consider joiningus on this extraordinary adventure with stops in Havana, Santiago,Baracoa and more.
"I would rate the trip as an 11(out of 10)! Karl could not havebeen better guide, and the localguide was great. I definitelyimproved my photography skills. I really enjoyed the culturalexperience, seeing the sites,smelling the smells, being in themix as much a big Americancould be in Myanmar. I had agreat time and received goodvalue for the money." -Kit S.participant
"The Oaxaca trip was incredible.I absolutely loved it and want todo it again in a couple of years."-Becky W, 2013 participant
"It was a wonderful trip and itcertainly exceeded all myexpectations from each photoshoot, every hotel, our localIndian guide, DV, the pace...allcontributed to the success ofthe trip. Best of all, Karl was amost accommodating, patient,instructive, talented, good-natured, entertaining, tirelessleader AND definitely well-connected. My only regret wasnot going on the extension. Thanks for everything." - SallyB. Pushkar tour participant
"We had some excellent photoopportunities that seem wellchosen for the most part and didnot concentrate on any one area,thus, lots for everyone. I likedthe sharing of images and foundit interesting to see what otherssee. Jim is a great leader andmakes everyone feelcomfortable and is very fair. Ialso noticed his generosity. Thelocal guides on hand were verypleasant and helpful as well." -Susan C., Yucatan participant2015
"Our tour leader Ralph was verygood at organizing, keepingthings moving, and finding thespecial shooting locales. Thelocal guides were all outstandingas well. My photographic skillsimproved and I captured somegreat photos. It's hard to pickmy favorite part of the trip, butprobably Auschwitz-Birkenau. The Intercontinental in Budapestwas over-the-top with beautifulviews. I like the small groupsize and the good arrangements
For more information, or to join the interest list for notification when thetrip is released click here
On the Road: Eastern & Central Cuba January 6-19, 2017 with Jeremy Woodhouse
On this journey with Jeremy Woodhouse, you'll fly to Santiago de Cuba,then head to Baracoa, the eastern tip of Cuba and the island's oldestSpanish settlement. From Baracoa, you'll wind your way back to Havanawith stops all along the way including Holguin, Camaguey, Remedios,and a stop in Santa Clara, as well. You'll meet folk dancers, musicians,artists, farmers, fishermen, and more characters than imaginable. So dustoff your Spanish and join Jeremy for an unforgettable journey through apart of Cuba which most American tourists rarely get a chance toexperience.
Click here to add your name to the interest list.
Cuba: Havana & Vinales Tobacco Country January 20-27, 2017 with Jeremy Woodhouse
The wonderful energy of Havana combined with the beauty of Vinales andthe Tobacco country, makes this a great introduction to magical island ofCuba trip.
Click here to add your name to the interest list.
India: Gujarat & the Malabar Coast February, 2017 with Karl Grobl
(hotels, busses)." -Alan B.participant 2014
"This trip was fantastic, as wellas the photo opps! The scenesthat await capture are beyondanything imaginable! Karl wasamazing with his fantasticattitude and enthusiasm, as wellas the local guides who weresuch an important part of thisfabulous trip! The pace/timingof the itinerary was wonderfullyexciting! All the restaurants Ifound to be enjoyable. I tookthe optional extension and, whata treat to be in some reallyisolated areas. My mainobjective in taking the trip wasto photograph, photograph, andphotograph; and that we did! This was truly a fantastic trip farbeyond any imagination!" -AnnT., Myanmar participant 2015
"I believe this trip was justterrific. How so? It offeredperfect photo ops, the tour wasexpertly organized, always onschedule, had awesome/top-notch food, excellent hotelselections, a delightful set ofphotographers, etc. My favoritepart and an unforgettableexperience was seeing graywhales breaching & skyhops inGuererro Negro. As far asphotos- my goal was to capture3 "keepers" per day but endedup with an average of 10 per day.i.e. Exceeded my expectationsby a mile. The photographydiscussions at dinner were superuseful, and Jim was superhelpful and super well organized.This tour is the best way toexperience gray whales and Bajalandscapes. I totally enjoyedevery moment." -Murali N., BajaWhales participant 2015
"Our tour leader Ralph was adelightful gentleman and one ofthe most knowledge trip leadersI haveexperienced over the past 40years. He is a very experiencedphotographer and generouslyshared his knowledge, talentsand experienced with us. Thelocal guides were very good andadded to the enjoyment of eachcity. The photo opportunitieswere excellent and the timeallowed was very generous. Ithink I learned more compositionskills and believe I am a betterphotographer.
I found all the hotels veryexcellent and enjoyed thesomewhat unique personalityeach had. The smaller hotels
To add your name to the Interest list for the 2017 trip, click here .
Japan Winter Wild WatchFebruary 14 - 27, 2017 with Jeremy Woodhouse
For travelers, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts, let us show you thisunexpected side of Japan, delving deeper into the rich diversity of itsancient culture, exotic cuisine, and, above all else, its extraordinarywildlife. There is a wonderland of rugged landscapes and fascinatingcongregations of wildlife that only occur in the snowy winter months. Ourexpedition also includes the enthralling Japanese Macaques atJigokudani (shown left). Also expect to see whooper swans and dramaticlandscapes around Lake Kussharo, and encounters with the highlyendangered red-crowned crane at Tsurui and at the International CraneCenter at Akan.
For more information or to reserve your spot, click here.
Cuba Cultural ExchangeHavana, Vinales, Trinidad February 18-28, 2017 with Jim Cline
Interest List Forming
Jim will be leading this trip which is terrific for the first time visitor to Cuba.Even if you've been before, Jim is has been working closely with localagencies and arranged lots of unique cultural opportunities that you maynot have experienced on your first visit to the island. With 18 years ofexperience traveling in Cuba, Jim is ideally suited to show participants thevaried and unique sights and experiences Cuba has to offer. Join us onthis extraordinary adventure.
Click here to be added to the interest list for notification when this trip isreleased.
The PhilippinesMay 2017 with Karl Grobl
were enjoyable and added to thespecial experience each cityoffered. Overall, I was veryimpressed with all the aspects ofthis tour and am a Jim Clinefan." -Larry E. participant 2014
The Philippines is the hidden gem of Southeast Asia. It boasts a fantasticlandscape, including its amazing rice terraces, colonial architecture andpalm-fringed, white-sand beaches. Beyond the scenic beauty, you'll findit's the Filipinos themselves who make the country such a joy to visit. Wecan expect a wonderful journey full of friendly, smiling and photo-readylocals. Click here to be added to the interest list for notification when this trip isreleased.
Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley of th e IncasMay 2017 with Jim Cline
Peru deserves its reputation as a mystical travel destination. From thebeautiful colonial gem of Cuzco to picturesque Andean towns, Peru is aplace rich with photo opportunities. Tour highlights will be stops at Pisac,Ollantaytambo, and magnificent Machu Picchu to capture and experiencethe unique Incan lifestyle and culture.
For full details and to be added to the waitlist, click here.
Vietnam Explorer March 2017 with Karl Grobl
Vietnam is a country rich with photographic opportunities: The diverselandscape includes the roughly 1000-mile-long and beautiful coastline,magnificent mountain ranges and karstic rock formations to capture theeye. Newly developing in the modern world, traditional lifestyles are stillvery part of the daily life of the Vietnamese. The robust itinerary for thistrip will have our group experiencing and photographing an exciting mix of
landscapes, people, places, philosophies, cuisines, crafts, and religions.
For full details or to be added to the wait list, click here.
JCPT goings-on Online
Chat with us!
In an effort to serve youbetter, we've added a new"Chat" feature on ourwebsite. You'll see a pop--up window located on the bottom right of our website. If we're, online andavailable, it will read, "Have a question about a tour? Chat with us!". If not,it will read, "Contact Us". Rest assured it will be one of us on the other end, standing by to answeryour questions. We're excited about this new feature and hope you'll findit helpful!
JCPT Alumni Facebook Group
We have created a Jim Cline Photo Tours Alumni Group on Facebook.It's a great place to share memories of your JCPT travel adventures. Postyour stories and photos so that the group can reminisce together.Reconnect with fellow photographers and continue in creative comradery.
If you haven't been added yet by us, send a request. You can alsorequest to add other tour participants who you may be friends with. Justfollow this link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/JimClinePhotoToursAlumni
Participant Galleries
It goes without saying that Jim, Karl & Ralph have captured some greatphotos in lands afar, but tour participants have also shot very impressivephotos, as well. Have a look for yourself in our ParticipantGalleries (http://jimcline.smugmug.com/). The page is also accessible viaour website. Just look for the "Participants Galleries" tab at top of each
page. We hope you'll stop by to see the varied subjects which other
photo enthusiasts have captured during their experience on one of ourphoto tours.
Tours in the works
Festivals of India with Karl Grobl, March, 2017Morocco with Jeremy Woodhouse, November 24 -December 8, 2017
If you'd like to join us on one of these trips, send an email ([email protected]) and ask to be added
to the Interest List for the trip. We'll email you when more informationbecomes available and/or the trip is released.
That's all for now! We hope to see you on one of our trips, soon!
JIM CLINE PHOTO TOURS LLC www.JimCline.com
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