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patagonia p ho t osaf ar i s 2010-2011 seasons © 2010 luis bertea r sea expeditions photography education science

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patagonia photosafaris is a company dedicated to organizing photo expeditions in patagonia the idea emerged from a desire to offer a comprehensive service of the highest quality for all photo enthusiasts whether beginners amateurs fanatics or professional photographers and regardless of whether they belong to the digital age or are more into the traditional school of photography we specialize in navigating through the strait of magellan and into the fjords and channels of tierra del fuego where is the seldom visited alberto de agostini national park we ve been hiking the mythical torres del paine national park for over twenty years always exploring new destinations in the area to share with our visitors on future expeditions through our work as tourism editors in this part of the world we have become well-acquainted with a considerably large area of these lands this knowledge coupled with the experience and professionalism of a team who are passionate about photography and travelling allows us to offer you a variety of products with a very special character 2

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we d love to have you join us on our excursions to discover this untamed geography exactly as ferdinand magellan found it almost 500 years ago when he was the first european to explore it we hope to show you the least-known face of patagonia one which still preserves pristine landscapes of the kind you ll never forget all you need to bring with you besides your camera and your passion for this art is a desire to discover new places a spirit for adventure good humour in the face of the unexpected respect towards nature and animals and the soul of an explorer we look forward to having you with us luis bertea 3 © 2010 luis bertea r.

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at patagonia photosafaris we have formed an alliance with expedición fitzroy a shipping company owning the m/n forrest a cruise boat which is especially prepared to sail through these seas in order to offer an expedition cruise for photographers we have also joined up with nómadas outdoor services experts in expedition logistics and organisers of the patagonia expedition race one of the toughest adventure races in the world this alliance will allow us among other things to provide our guests with a float of sea kayaks and logistic support to go in search of the most fascinating nature destinations in the region photography education science

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i had the opportunity to participate in the first expedition and it was incredible the atmosphere created on board was extraordinary all of us focussed on one sole thing enjoying nature the places we visited were unique off the typical beaten tourist track and professionally guided to perfection those of us who participated on this trip had the chance to share and learn from great photographers who had the grandeur and generosity to share many of their experiences i would definitely recommend it i would do it again cristian amunategui

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patagonia that magic enchanting word which evokes a herd of wild horses galloping freely across boundless steppes the patagonia of your imagination really does exist right here at the southern tip of the americas shared by chile and argentina it spans an area of approximately 1.000.000 km² 385.000 sq miles of expansive lands on either side of the andes the longest mountain chain in the world we will concentrate on the most remote part of this territory the southernmost patagonia the very wildest scarcely populated southern patagonia consists of vast never-ending steppes where in sparsely scattered estancias are raised sheep for wool and meat production as well as cattle and horses closer to the mountains you ll find many forests and immense lakes enormous glaciers cascade down from the towering peaks like frozen rivers settling in the great lakes by the eastern slopes or in the seascapes that bathe them to the west both countries have established an important number of national parks to preserve the environment and its wildlife a true paradise for any nature lover and especially for photographers these wild untamed landscapes are perhaps among the last remaining on the planet still barely explored the great southern ice fields for instance are the largest in the world after antarctica and greenland extending over 14,000 km² 5.400 sq miles © 2010 luis bertea r.

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there are many opportunities to photograph well-known yet untouched landscapes endless steppes fjords and channels with coasts densely covered in temperate almost impenetrable forests great lakes and crystal-clear rivers huge mountains with magnificent glaciers this is home to more than 100 bird species and 30 different kinds of mammals at the southern end of the world you will also be able to enjoy spectacular dawns and sunsets with clouds tinged in oranges and reds bizarrely-shaped by the force of the southern winds but most importantly you will be far away from all populated or industrial areas in an absolutely pollution-free environment of the purest skies a perfect backdrop for all amateurs and professionals with a passion for photography who should not pass up the chance to delight in the marvels of this remote corner of the world at least once in life we look forward to having you join us here in the wild landscape of patagonia whether you choose to embark on our sea expedition sailing through unknown fjords and channels or prefer travelling overland to see some of the famous corners of patagonia such as torres del paine national park in chile or los glaciares national park in argentina along with other places in patagonia which are virtually unexplored welcome to the end of the planet © 2010 luis bertea r 9

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© 2010 luis bertea r torres del paine national park

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our expeditions are specially designed for photographers of all levels in small groups which allow for a personalized relationship the programmes have been structured to ensure you spend as much time as possible on site taking photographs the evenings are dedicated to revising and commenting the pictures taken during the day as well as answering queries on the use of editing software such as photoshop lightroom and 12 aperture among others our itineraries have been organized by photographers for photographers based on our experience at the different locations we will visit our main interest and concern is that you get that photograph you are after whether it is a beautiful sunrise a whale s tail a glacier bathed in the magical afternoon light or an albatross in its nest we want you to take home an exceptional collection of photographs that is our commitment that you enjoy a unique experience in patagonia we specialize in expeditions in the magellan strait with its fjords and channels as well as torres del paine national park and other virtually unknown spots such as sierra baguales a landscape which would serve as a perfect backdrop for a new lord of the rings film a place hardly any visitors reach and which is ideal for taking incredible pictures we have fixed departures to the channels and torres del paine national park however we have the flexibility to organize special departures for small groups.

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when i discovered this photographic cruise on the internet it was amazing like a sort of sign that i just had to go it was just what i was looking for i needed to breathe in that peace that tranquillity i literally needed to be disconnected from the world the trip was amazing the crew on board were phenomenal the guides the talks even the reference books aboard the boat were very useful the boat facilities were impeccable the food was great and very generous also the excursion times vs resting time were well balanced overall the freedom to watch to experiment to photograph what interested each person i loved that no pressure and no conditions not to mention the landscapes ­ incredible thanks for giving me the freedom to see the world in my own way and to be able to capture it humbly in photographs i really can t wait to go back sofia riggen © 2010 luis bertea r.

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