Lavender Fields in Bloom, Provence, France
July 2 - 10, 2024
Long rows of lavender flowers in bloom, dazzling fields of giant sunflowers, and charming French villages -- what could be more exciting for a European photo tour! Join Jim and our local guide Patrice for a wonderful sojourn through Provence, France to photograph landscapes full of purple, picture-perfect villages, Medieval abbeys, and Roman ruins. We will take advantage of the best light -- sunrise and sunset -- to capture award-winning images. Twilight is also beautiful for the villages and the Medieval architecture, and the contrast of the cobalt blue sky with illuminated architecture is visually arresting.
What you will learn on this photo tour:
Using HDR for twilight photography
Focus stacking for the ultimate in depth of field
The classic landscape technique
Painting with light
Choosing the right white balance for sunrise and sunset
Learn how autofocus can be fooled
How to shoot a panorama