Bera in Rajasthan located near the Jawai dam is known for its fantastic sightings of leopards and the amazing landscape of Aravali Mountains. Leopard being one of the most elusive creatures are rarely spotted but in this area the sightings are very frequent, hence lot of leopard fanatics head here for the sight. The nature loving photo-enthusiast is bound to have a fabulous time here.
Bera is also a great place to sight crocodiles, Blue Bulls, Hyenas and numerous bird species like Robin Accentor, Demoiselle Crane, Barheaded Geese etc.
Photography Expertise: Kedar Bhat
The itinerary includes classroom and field photography sessions, accommodation in luxury resort, sumptuous food, 4 Jungle Safaris, birding sessions, Visit to Jawai Bandh Dam, village visit and surface transfers.
Itinerary
DAY1 |
■ Depart from Mumbai by 3 Tier AC coach to Jawai Bandh. |
Day's Plan |
18-55 Module - Part I |
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DAY2 |
Departure for Bera ■ Upon arrival and some rest, we begin Part-I of the 18-55 Module which will be a mix of classroom and outdoor session. ■ Evening Safari ■ Sundowners, Dinner and Overnight stay at the resort.
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This session begins with a refresher course on Photography Basics with focus on ■ Digital cameras, Lenses & Specialty lenses ■ Tripods and other Accessories ■ Basics of exposure ■ Metering modes & Various modes of focusing ■ Effective use of shutter-speed, aperture & ISO ■ Rules of compositions ■ Ethics |
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18-55 Module - Part II |
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DAY3 |
Jungle Safari ■ Morning Jungle Safari & Trip to Jawai Dam for Bird Photography ■ Part-II & Part III of 18- 55 Module and critic sessions in the afternoon. ■ Evening Jungle Safari ■ Sundowners, Dinner and Overnight stay at the resort
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This session covers advanced techniques and daily critic sessions that make you understand finer details to make your photographs stand out. ■ White balance ■ How to shoot Landscapes, Macro, action, slow shutter ■ Effective use of software. ■ Digital workflow & Post processing |
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18-55 Module - Part III |
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DAY4 |
Morning and Evening Safari ■ Morning and Evening Jungle Safari. ■ Continuation of Part-II and introduction of Part-III of 18-55 Module between safaris and after evening safari. ■ Session on Night Photography. ■ Sundowners, Dinner and Overnight stay at the resort. |
A follow up of the first two sessions, we intend to wind up the trip with Feedback, Live Photo Competitions and Certification. The photo competition constrains the participants on almost similar shooting conditions , wherein it also provides a platform to test their newly acquired skills apart from exciting prizes.
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Post morning safari, depart from Bera. ■ Morning Jungle safari and trip to the village. ■ Conclude the Part-III of 18-55 module and departure. ■ If you prefer to take a flight, the plan is reduced to 3 days. |
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Resort Details
Leopard's Lair - Visit Website
Nestled in the natural beauty of the wild, the Leopard Lair is one of Rajasthan’s leading luxury jungle resorts on the edge of the legendary Jawai Dam.
Tour Date
09th May – 13th May, 2012
Tour Cost
Rs. 19,500/- per person which includes
2 nights and 3 days stay at Leopard’s Lair Resort on Twin sharing basis with all meals.
Hassle-free photographic opportunities – 4 Photographers share a 4X4 vehicle.
4 Jungle Safaris with experts.
Multiple sessions on photography topics (indoor and outdoor)
Bera is also home to 3 resident tribes and offers great photo opportunities to shoot their culture.
Assistance in rail/air bookings.
Surface transfers by AC SUV.
Does not include Rail / Air Fare.
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