Specialist voyages for the coming Antarctic season
19 November 2007 - Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
8 December 2007 - Antarctic Explorer
28 December 2007 - Weddell Sea Explorer
The polar regions offer exceptional rewards for all
photographers, from dedicated professionals to enthusiastic
amateurs. If you have a passion for wilderness and wildlife
photography, join us for one of our special Photography
symposium expeditions.
Our experts, Graham Charles and John Rodsted will cover
all aspects of natural photography, both film and digital.
In a comprehensive series of workshops, presentations
and excursions, we'll discuss topics such as composition
and lighting, wildlife photography, ice glare compensation
as well a digital applications.
All our voyages have a strong photographic orientation,
but on these trips photography enthusiasts will frequently
break away from the main group to maximise their creativity
and time. Even our excursions will be determined by
finding the best light conditions. Our experts will
accompany you on zodiac cruises and landings helping
you to capture the magic of these frozen wilderness
areas.
Both our ships have multi-media stations enabling photographers
to download their images, burn CD's and make high quality
prints.
The program will operate as part of the voyages, at
no extra cost. This year we have two very special experts
hosting the photography symposiums.
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This year we have two very special experts hosting the photography symposiums.
Graham Charles
Graham is a professional photographer with an affinity for cold and dangerous parts of the world. Known internationally with his team: “Adventure Philosophy’ they specialise in ‘world first’ and romantic era expeditions; while producing books and documentaries from these journeys.
One of NZ's most versatile and well-known outdoor professionals, Graham has been teaching, managing and playing in the outdoors for over twenty years. A former national representative in white water slalom racing he has climbed, paddled and adventured in over a dozen countries and pioneered new rock routes, new ascents in the mountains and rivers and now a world first sea kayak journey along the Antarctic Peninsula, as well as the first circumnavigation of South Georgia by sea kayak. The author of NZ's "Bible" of White water Destinations, Graham is now established as one of the country's leading outdoor photographer / writers. His work has been published widely in NZ, USA, UK and Europe.
John Rodsted
John is a freelance photographer whose career spans 25 years. He’s worked in some of the most war torn regions on earth. His background starts typically enough with photographic training gained as an assistant to photographers and in a studio. At 22 he started his own commercial studio and in 4 years built it to one of Melbourne’s most successful photographic businesses. Unfulfilled by his work as a commercial photographer, he packed up the studio and headed off around the world as a freelance photographer in 1986. The world has been his studio since. His travels had him working SE Asia through the late 80’s and in and out of Europe, the Balkans, and Africa.
His work has been exhibited world wide in some of the most important locations including The Smithsonian Institute, the United Nations Geneva, the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Geographical Society, and the Capital Building in Washington DC. He is the official photographer to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and in this capacity is part of the team that won the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize.
John is still working the worlds trouble spots, recording the plight of people and refugees escaping the horrors of war, and exhibitions of his work are being exhibited world wide. He dreams of one day doing an exhibition of beautiful landscape photography without a landmine in sight.
22 November 2007 - Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands.
We are honoured to be joined by the legendary Warren Macdonald and and his partner Margo Talbot aboard the Akademik Ioffe in Antarctica this November. Combining the effect that Antarctica's vast wilderness has on our psyche with the lessons Warren and Margo have to share, you will have an experience that will literally change the way you see the world, and your place in it.
Warren Macdonald is a modern day explorer. He’s also a bestselling author, a filmmaker and a professional speaker who is out to change the way you see the world, and your place in it. Don’t let his appearance surprise you. Macdonald lost both his legs in an accident in Australia in April 1997. A rock fall on Hinchinbrook Island in North Queensland, Australia trapped him beneath a one-ton boulder for two days before he was rescued. Though he survived, his legs did not – they were both amputated at mid-thigh…
Doctors told Warren he’d never walk again. His response: “I don’t recall them mentioning swimming, cycling, or climbing mountains…” Just ten months later he successfully summitted Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain; the following year Federation Peak, Australia’s toughest mountain summit.
Warren’s expeditions have since taken him around the globe. In February 2003, he became the first double above-knee amputee (AKA) to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m), and more recently, in a spectacular effort requiring more than 2800 pull-ups, created history once again in an ascent of America's tallest cliff face, El Capitan. In an age where exploration is no longer defined in geographical terms, a new breed of disabled athletes are exploring and redefining the outer limits of human potential. Warren Macdonald is one of those athletes.
His first book, “A Test of Will” is an Australian bestseller. His first film, “The Second Step” has been screened on National Geographic Television and has won eight international awards including Grand Prize at the prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival in 2002. Warren’s story has touched millions worldwide with his story being featured in The Discovery Channel series “I Shouldn’t be Alive” along with appearance on Larry King Live and Oprah.
Warren inspires people to move beyond their perceived limitations, demonstrating through action that “Nothing is impossible if we dare to face our fears and believe in ourselves”. This shines through in his response to those who think they’re not capable of visiting Antarctica: “C’mon. If a guy with no legs can go down there…”
Warren's partner Margo Talbot is a World Class Ice Climber who has guided expeditions to the South Pole as well as to the summit of Antarctica’s highest peak, Mt Vinson. Born on the east coast and migrating west at her earliest convenience, Margo made the Rocky Mountains of Canada her home for twenty years. A passionate ice, rock, and alpine climber, she thought nothing could lure her away. A guiding opportunity in the interior of Antarctica changed all of that, and she has been travelling for work and pleasure ever since.
Aside from her climbing, Margo’s other interests include alpine ski touring, cross-country skiing, languages, and writing. When not working in the polar regions, Margo is an instructor for Chick’s with Picks, an ice climbing guide, and a writer. She has published numerous climbing-related articles, as well as being the instigator and main contributor to the fourth edition of “Waterfall Ice Climbs in the Canadian Rockies”. She has competed in numerous climbing competitions, including the ESPN X-Games and the International Ouray Ice Festival.
Together, Warren and Margo form an exciting and unbeatable team ready to take you ONE STEP BEYOND on their Adventure in Antarctica.
18 - 28 February 2008
THE PAINFUL JOINT - FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS
A vibrant and exciting medical symposium is being conducted on board the Akademik Ioffe on the 10 night, Antarctic Explorer voyage, commencing on 18 February through to 28 February 2008.
This conference will run in tandem with our unparalleled Antarctic program, so participants can also enjoy the frequent shore excursions and zodiac cruises.
From a problem and evidence-based perspective our renowned faculty will demystify many issues and identify causes and solutions of joint and soft tissue pain. Jenny McConnell, esteemed internationally for her innovative treatment of patello-femoral joint dysfunction, will update you with her latest research. Professor Emeritus Robert Clancy will discuss aspects of inflammation and joint pain. Dr Jenny Pynt will analyse the prolific information and misinformation surrounding sitting, seating, exercise regimen and back pain. Theoretical and practical sessions will provide an opportunity to develop valuable treatment skills applicable to your practice.
28 February - 9 March 2008
EMERGENCY & WILDERNESS MEDICINE - WHERE EVERY DECISION COUNTS !
A cutting edge medical symposium is being conducted on board the Akademik Ioffe on the 10 night, Antarctic Explorer voyage, commencing on 28 February through to 9 March 2008.
Using an interactive and informal format, the expert faculty will share unique perspectives, structured approaches and evidence-based solutions relating to the impact of extreme conditions on medical understanding and treatments.
Our guest faculty include Ivy Cheng, an Emergency and Sports Medicine consultant who has won acclaim for clinical skills, program development and teaching; Ken Winkel is an international expert in toxicology and Tropical disease; Ken Zafren is a world leader in Wilderness Medicine and a specialist in Emergency Medicine and David Tingay, a Fellow in Neonatal Respirology and Medical Advisor and Guide for DCXP high altitude expeditions.
This conference will run in tandem with our unparalleled Antarctic program, so participants can also enjoy the frequent shore exc
