RON ROSENSTOCK’S PHOTO TOUR NEWSLETTER
WINTER 2010
2010 PHOTO TOURS
In 2010 I will be returning to some of my favorite destinations –
Ireland, Morocco Iceland, Prague, Venice, Death Valley, and the amazing
kingdom of Bhutan.
IRELAND: My first trip
to Ireland this year will be during the St. Paddy’s day celebrations.
There are still openings for this tour that runs from March 13-23,
2010.
Ireland with Special Guest, Photographer, Paul Caponigro: I am thrilled
that my dear friend and mentor, Paul Caponigro will be joining me
in Ireland for the May 31 to June 10, 2010 photo tour. Paul is a world
renowned artist who specializes in large and medium format black and
white photography. He had his first one-person exhibition in the Museum
of Modern Art in New York in the late 1960’s. The exhibition
was of his work from Ireland including the ancient stones and early
monasteries. This trip offers interested photographers a wonderful
opportunity to get to know one of the masters of photography while
photographing in beautiful west of Ireland. If you would like to join
me and Paul for what will be a once-in-a-lifetime photo tour, please
contact Jacque at Strabo Tours and let her know. Her e-mail is: Jacque@strabotours.com
I have two more photo tours to Ireland in 2010. I’ll be co-leading
a tour with Peter Cox, an expert in Light Room and Photoshop, from
August 20-30. Peter will conduct evening teaching sessions and both
Peter and I will be taking yo
u to great places to photograph during
the days. Immediately following, I’ll be leading another trip
from August 29th-September 8th specially geared for camera club members.
MOROCCO: This year’s
photo tour will be starting in just a few weeks. The diversity of
the landscape, interesting architecture and colorful markets make
photographing in Morocco exciting. With every trip, I always feel
I will come away with new images that are “keepers.”
ICELAND: There are still
a few spaces left for my May 13-23rd photo tour to this amazing country.
This will be my 6th year of photographing there. I’ve discovered
many excellent locations and am eager to get back and experience the
ever-changing light. Iceland has by far the most dramatic landscapes
in the world.
VENICE: The best time
to experience Venice is in the fall. My trip this year will be from
September 21st-30th. At this time of year, the weather is excellent
and most of the tourists have left. Our hotel is ideally located right
at the entrance to the Grand Canal.
PRAGUE and the CZECH COUNTRYSIDE:
From October 1-11 I’ll be leading a photo tour to Prague and
the surrounding countryside. Prague is a beautiful city and often
referred to as the “Jewel of Europe”. We start our days
early in order to get the first light. Our hotel is next to the historic
Charles Bridge. One of the highlights of the trip is our stay in Cesky
Krumlov, famous for its historic old town and the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
It is not to be missed!
DEATH VALLEY: From the
20th-26th of October, I am going back to the American southwest to
photograph in Nevada’s Valley of Fire and California’s
Death Valley. Both sites are spectacular! My DVD of the trip shows
the amazing range of landscapes that can be photographed in these
locations.
BHUTAN: Last November
was my first trip to the mountain kingdom of Bhutan. I am very excited
about returning to this marvelous country. The tour is scheduled from
December 1st-13th. It is by far the easiest country in the world to
get great photographs of people. People in Bhutan ask to be photographed
and then only want to look at the image in the back of your camera
and giggle. Bhutan is still untouched and unspoiled.
2011 PHOTO TOURS
I’m very happy to report that I’ll be returning to New
Zealand, in January 2011. If you want summer in the middle of our
winter, and fantastic land and seascapes, New Zealand is for you.
For 2011 Jacque is also working on dates for a photo tour to Santorini,
Greece. From what I’ve seen and heard, I should have started
years ago in Greece.
USPHOTO GROUP
I have continued my collaboration with USPhotoGroup and to date, we
have produced four DVD’S of my trips. Each DVD gives you a preview
of what you can expect to see on the tour. The four destinations covered
are: (1) Morocco, (2) Italy, (3) Iceland, and (4) Death Valley and
the Valley of Fire. The DVDs sell for $20 each including postage.
To order a DVD, just send a check made out to me at 91 Sunnyside Ave,
Holden, MA 01520. Don’t forget to note what DVD you are ordering.
Hope to see you sometime, somewhere, soon.
My Best,
Ron Rosenstock
Below is one of my new infrared images from Tuscany.For details on
all photo tours, please check the website: www.phototc.com,
or contact Jacque by e-mail: jacque@strabotours.com
or phone 607-756-8676.
PS. My first book of color images, Journeys, includes work
from all my destinations. For order information, please click on the
BOOKS tab below.
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Ireland
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No one beats the Irish for charm, wit and the ability to enjoy life.
Ireland and the Irish must be experienced!
Iceland
My next destination, has the most dramatic landscapes I've ever seen,
from towering peaks that seem to shoot out of the ocean, to glaciers,
geysers, waterfalls and rainbows. Iceland has it all. (Go
to tour page).
Please visit my new color galleries! Iceland
and Vinalhaven,
Maine
Morocco
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For color, very friendly people, dramatic landscapes and exotic architecture,
Morocco is the place to go. This has been my 8th year in this varied
and wonderful country. Every year the trip gets better and better.
Don't miss this exciting destination.
Please visit my new Color
Morocco Gallery!
Venice
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Many of the greatest artists of all time have been inspired by unique
beauty of Venice, Italy. Our hotel is right
at the entrance to the
Grand Canal, near the famous Bridge of Sighs, a perfect location for
sunrise and sunsets in this magnificent location.
Vinalhaven, Maine
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Although I've been photographing on my own for many years on the Island
of Vinalhaven, Maine, this will be my first year leading a small group
there. If you love foggy mornings at the ocean, old boat yards, miles
of unspoiled coastline, this is the trip for you. For more information,
please contact Jacque. Her e-mail address is: Jacque@strabotours.com<mailto:Jacque@strabotours.com>
Please visit my new color galleries! Iceland
and Vinalhaven,
Maine
Comments from Tour Participants
“Joyce and I both felt that it [trip to Italy] was a trip-of-a-lifetime.
The group was small enough so that we became friendly with everyone,
and it was not too unwieldy in getting around. The places we stayed
were as nice as you could ever hope for. The photographs that we were
able to take make me look as though I am a pro. The quaint little
villages that we visited in Tuscany have left a lasting impression
on us, and the special vineyards and little churches just made the
whole trip so special. The places we ate, and the food, both were
first-rate. The extra effort that you made was greatly appreciated."
— L. Dobens
“Ron, you provided ample opportunities to capture the essence
of the landscape. However, I cherish most your times of sharing on
creating your images, and the suggestions and comments you gave me
regarding my own photographs. I am often recalling something you said
or an image comes to mind as I contemplate some scene. I expect to
see long-term results from my time with you."
—D. Lusk
“My recent experience in Morocco was enriched by the kindness
and friendliness of its' people. Never did I feel any concern about
being an American in a Muslim country. I was struck by how profound,
personal, respectful, and diverse their religious connections are
and felt privileged that I could meet and be in an Islamic community
that is far different from what is portrayed in the news media. Along
the way I met and spoke to many Israeli tourists who see Morocco as
a "must visit" place to go."
— S.W. Pitlik
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