Underwater Digital Photography Workshop at
Aboard the Truk Odyssey
May 4 - May 11, 2008
Explore the WWII wrecks of Truk Lagoon aboard one of the world's favorite live-aboards, the Truk Odyssey. There is no better way to see Truk Lagoon!
Your hosts will be Donna Lattin from South Pacific Island Travel and Bonnie Pelnar, author of "The Digital Workflow for Underwater Photographers", part of a series of courses available at www.TheUnderwaterPhotographer.com.
This workshop is designed to show you how to use your digital camera and get the best shots possible when shooting underwater. The workshop is for all skill levels - no camera is too big or too small! During this trip you will have the opportunity to learn how to overcome the challenges you'll discover when shooting wrecks, but Truk diving is about much more than just wrecks. The soft coral and pelagics are a special treat too.
In addition to shooting tips and techniques, you'll also learn all about how to improve the images you've captured by using Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Elements.
7 nights accommodations, 5 1/2 days diving, all meals, Nitrox fills for Nitrox certified divers, round-trip transfers & taxes.
Starting at $2695 per person
(airfare, port & fuel surcharges not included)
Sponsored by South Pacific Island Travel
To signup or get more information email underwatercolours through Wetpixel or through our website.
Can't come to this workshop? 
We also have digital photography workshops scheduled at:
Scuba Club Cozumel
- Aug. 5 - Aug. 10, 2007 -
Aqua Safari Cozumel
- Aug. 12 - Aug. 16, 2007 -
Galapagos aboard the Peter Hughes Sky Dancer
- Nov. 29 - Dec. 9, 2007 with a side trip to the Amazon -
Papua New Guinea aboard the Spirit of Niugini
- Sept. 18 - Sept. 27, 2008 with a side trip to the highlands
More about the Truk Odyssey
The Odyssey is 126 feet long, with a 24 foot beam and draft of 6 feet, built entirely of steel. Built in 1978 for Blue Lagoon Cruises in Fiji, she was used as a small cruise ship to accommodate 40 passengers for one to seven day cruises to the Yasawa Islands. In 1999 Odyssey Adventures was formed and the Truk Odyssey quickly became one of the worlds favorite live-aboards.
Onboard you’ll find amenities consistent with the world’s top liveaboards: six large staterooms (14’ x 8’) with either king size or 2 twin beds; two private single staterooms (11’ x 6’); and one stateroom (10’ x 9’) with a double/twin bunk. ALL staterooms have private ensuite facilities, air-conditioning controls, DVD player, and carpeting.
On the dive deck you'll have your own private dive station and protected dive locker, so you won't have to take your gear apart until you prepare to go home. Your tank (air or Nitrox) will be conveniently filled at your seat.
The 13’ x 6’ dive platform has plenty of room for two divers plus a Divemaster. Two 7’ ladders help you out of the water where you can step up to the convenient freshwater shower to rinse off with. You'll find the camera rinse tanks (one on either side of the boat). In the center of the dive deck is a sturdy, 3-tiered, carpeted photo table.
There's plenty of space to hang your wetsuit on the bar just in front of the protected fan blowing warm air out of the engine room! This means nice warm wetsuits for your next dive!
On the Saloon deck there is a gorgeous, large dining area decorated in Fijian teak and coconut wood giving the room a warm, inviting glow. The dining salon is fully carpeted and air conditioned with two walls of spacious windows for viewing the beauty of the islands in Truk Lagoon. Meals are served buffet-style and the food is fantastic! Breakfast includes a hot breakfast plus toast, cereals, fruit and juices. Guests are served lunch and snacks throughout the day. Full dinner is served every night, complete with amazing desserts.
Just behind the dining salon is a nice size sun deck with lounge chairs and deck chairs. There is also a covered section where you can still be outside, but not in direct sun. This is also were we meet for the dive briefings.
Downstairs you'll find a large separate entertainment lounge with TV, VCR (PAL & NTSC), DVD, stereo, library, large slide table, and bar with a well-stocked fridge. There is also a boutique for you shoppers.
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