Panna Tiger Photography Workshop - Tour with DCP Expeditions

Overview

2 nights 3 days Widllife Photography Masterclass Expedition to Panna National Park. Offers 4 gypsy safaris with 4 photographers in a gypsy.

DCP Experts

Entry fees

Meals

Post Event

Stay

About The Tour

Literally meaning ‘emerald’, Panna is the hidden gem of central India drenched in natural beauty, culture and heritage. Nestled in the lap of Vindhyachal, Panna National Park is prime tiger land in northern Madhya Pradesh. Fed by the Ken river system, the area is characterised by extensive plateaus, gorges and perennial waterfalls streaked in beautiful red, orange and grey surrounded by lush green forests. Troubled in the recent past, Panna is now home to a very healthy population of tigers, leopards, sloth bears, various antelope species and a myriad of other wildlife including one of the largest remaining resident wild population of vultures in Central India along with more than 200 species of resident and migratory birds.

Quick Information

Route:

Ex Jabalpur

Start Point:

Jabalpur

Duration:

2 nights 3 days

End Point:

Jabalpur

Inclusions

4 gypsy safaries in different regions with 4 photographers in a vehicle
Food and Accommodation at the resort for 2 nights and 3 days.
All entry fee, jeep charges and guide charges.
DCP Masterclass Mentor for all days

Experts

Soumabrata Moulick

Masterclass Mentor - Wildlife Photography

Soumabrata Moulick is a passionate wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast. Primarily interested in behavioral and conservation photography, he believes that knowledge should be shared with no holds barred and has a flair for teaching. An engineer by profession, he left his high paying full time job to devote all his time and devotion to the observation, study and documentation of nature and wildlife. His work has been published and acknowledged in various national and some of the most renowned international platforms. He is today a successful conservation photographer and contributes enormously towards the conservation of fast vanishing natural wonders. Som (as we call him lovingly) is a full time Masterclass Mentor with team DCP, taking Wildlife Photography to its next orbit.

We will have a pick and drop facility from and to Jabalpur. It is a 5 hours road deive. Please ensure to reach Jabalpur a day prior, so that we can start early in the morning in order to reach on time and be able to do the Day 1 afternoon safari

Arrive at Jabalpur Station on previous night. Kindly coordinate with our team for the pickup point.

Not recommended

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm, Wide angle lens.
Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries.
Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop.
Carrying a Tripod is optional.
Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust.
Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from dust.
Warm clothes, gloves for the chilly early mornings.
Sun screens lotions are very important.
It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you along with your daily course of medicines (if any)
Please carry suitable mosquito repellants to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
Carry a pair of good binoculars.
Bean Bag

Do not worry if you don’t own any advance camera / super-telephoto lens as we now have an equipment support division. Equipment is available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

Day 1

We will have a pick and drop facility from and to Jabalpur. It is a 5 hours road drive. Please ensure to reach Jabalpur a day prior and stay overnight (not included in the package) so that we can start early in the morning in order to reach on time and be able to do the Day 1 afternoon safari.

Reach the resort by lunch time. Checkin and freshen up and join for lunch. Post lunch we will be going for our first safari. We come back to the resort by 6:45 pm. Spend the evening with the group, discussing the experience over a cup of tea/coffee, followed by dinner.

Day 2

Wake up call at 4:45 am. Have your tea / coffee at the resort quickly move to have the Morning Game Safari which starts at 6:00 am. There is a strong possibility of Tiger viewing during this season because they come out in search of water at the waterholes. By 11:00 am, come back to the resort, have a nutritious breakfast(based on mutual understanding, the group could decide on having breakfast within the park and we can order packed breakfast on morning safaris) & relax till the lunch. We move for the Evening Safari into the park by 3:30 pm. We come back to the resort for tea and refreshments by 7:00 pm. Post refreshment, group lead will conduct detail post processing session of few images which was photographed in the safari and few photography tips. Have dinner at 9:00 pm and relax for the night as we need to wake up early in the morning!

Day 3

Early morning safari. By 10:00 am, come back to the resort and have breakfast. Post Breakfast, Check out and depart for Airport/Railway Station. You are advised to book your return journey for late evening so that you have enough time in hand.

Field Learnings

On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following

How to approach Wildlife in the field
Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
How to get sharp images of moving subjects
Framing and composition in the field
Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Image processing workshop

To maximize and complete your photographic learning, join our evening session of informal discussions on digital image processing. Our Expert will work on few of his own images or a few of yours (which you have clicked during the day) and demonstrate various techniques of image processing to give a final shape to your artwork. The following will be discussed

RAW files processing
Histogram and exposure control
Colour correction methods
Cropping and image resizing
Sharpening, cloning, dodging and burning
Noise reduction
Composition

Package Cost

Rs 38,500 per head inclusive of all taxes
*To know charges for foreign nationals please write to info@dcpexpeditions.com

Cost includes:

4 gypsy safaris with 4 photographer in a jeep
All meals and Accommodation at the resort for 2 nights and 3 days.
Pick and drop service from and to Jabalpur
DCP Masterclass Mentor for all 3 days
All entry fee, jeep charges and guide charges
All taxes

Cost does not include:

Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
Any extra food/beverage items not included in the above itinerary
Travel cost of Home location - Jabalpur - Home location

Please take a note that sighting of a Tiger and / or a good photography opportunity to capture it in an ideal frame is a matter of luck. Though the possibility of sighting is high but it can never be guaranteed in the wild.

Map

Panna National Park

Policies

Cancellation policy

All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 80% credit
All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

Can I get a single room accommodation?

Yes. Please write to info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.

Panna - Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition, Oct 2024

₹ 38,500₹ 45,000

₹38,500₹ 45,000