picture perfect sir bani yas island

February 3rd, 2010

Picture this: you’re kneeling in the fading twilight with camera in hand, eye-to-eye with an African ostrich. Sound wild? Make this your reality with Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara’s exclusive Stay and Click photography course, March 18 – 21. Set amidst the rugged beauty of the Royal Nature Reserve on Sir Bani Yas Island, this three-night, two-day landscape and wildlife photography class brings both novice and experienced photographers close to nature with cameras and critiques.  Students have a chance to photograph the more than 20 different free-roaming species that grace Sir Bani Yas’ shores, including Arabian oryx, antelope, and gazelle.

Join famed photographer Ira Block, who has worked with National Geographic Magazine and National Geographic Books, as you hone your skills and explore the rich wildlife and landscape with your lens.   

What’s more, in celebration of the hotel’s one-year anniversary, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is giving away one free spot in this exclusive course!  Simply submit your favorite desert or wildlife image by uploading it here by Sunday, February 28.  Ira and Anantara will announce the winning picture on the website on Sunday, March 7.

Not the winner? Not to worry, you can still reserve a space in the class!  Individual rates start from AED 6,550++ ($2,052 inclusive of tax and tourism charge), double rates from AED 8,600++ ($2,716 inclusive of tax and tourism charge).  Package includes the two-day photography course, three nights of accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner in The Palm restaurant. Photographers participating in the two-day course must have a digital SLR camera, lenses, and all necessary cables along with a laptop computer and editing software.

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