Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort - Philippines 5th Dec - 14th Dec Experience the Philippines, a land of 7,107 beautiful islands, stunning beaches, pristine reefs and a diverse marine eco system, home to some of the finest dive sites in the world and where a beer costs around 35p and a massage £5. Atlantis Puerto Galero is on the island of Mindoro about 70 miles from Manila (an easy two hour van journey followed by an hour's boat ride). This area is home to some amazing macro life including Pygmy Seahorses, Harlequin Ghost Pipe Fish, Frog Fish, Leaf Fish, Sea Horses and Flamboyant Cuttlefish, which are just a few of the creatures the guides will find for you. There is pretty much everything there from high voltage drift dives to an hour ambling along the reef. A full tech set up with Trimix and special project diving completes the picture. Atlantis is a resort comprising 38 en suite deluxe/suite rooms, all with air-conditioning, mini bar and cable TV, the resort boasts a restaurant and a fresh water swimming pool as well as the PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre. Situated on Sabang Beach and just a stone throw from lively restaurants and bars the resort is ideal for groups and individual travellers. There are 10 kilometres of unspoiled reefs right in front of the resort and more than 30 dive sites within 15 minutes' travel. For further details contact www.diveworldwide.com Package includes the following: • 7 night’s accommodation in the Coconut Terrace rooms • Half board deluxe food package • Return International flights • Airport transfers in the Philippines • 5 days unlimited dive package • 3 day Videography/Digital Photography training course • Respective PADI Speciality certification Underwater Photographer Neil Bennett has been working in the dive industry for nearly ten years as a photo-journalist. His work has been published in magazines, newspapers, books, travel guides, video documentaries and on the internet. He is regularly hired by tourist boards and the travel industry companies for photographic assignments. Neil will be conducting the digital camera training at our destinations shown below. The three day package will help bring the most out of your holiday experience. Training will begin developing your basic photography knowledge, and the practical, “hands-on” training that will put you a step above the rest. The courses are designed to be informative, relaxed and above all – fun! On the third day a competition is held between the attendees on their photographic skills and their diving skills with regards to photography. Check out www.SevenseasExplorer.net for more details. Held twice a year, our photo courses are for enthusiastic divers willing to enter the world of advanced and professional underwater photography. The Itinerary: Day 1 Macro Knowledge & Practical session Dive 1 followed by image analysis Dive 2 followed by image analysis Dive 3 Night dive, analysis Day 2 Wideangle Knowledge & Practical session Dive 1 followed by image analysis Dive 2 followed by image analysis Day3 Competition 2 dives Dive 1 wideangle Dive 2 macro Judging – Prize Awards The knowledge and skills you acquire will include:  Film vs digital  Equipment – What’s required  Photographic principles and composition  Strobe and available light photography  Methods and Tips Hands-on training includes:  Camera handling techniques required for photography  Preparation, care and maintenance of underwater cameras  Buoyancy control will taking images  Taking underwater photographs that are properly composed and focused  Basic image computation and correction The major emphasis of the training is on advanced photography practice while fully respecting marine conservation and diver's safety policies. Equipment handling and maintenance are studied in detail during all diving activities The training will also include the PADI Underwater Digital Photographer Specialty course with certification on completion.

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