Lembeh Critters with Ethan Daniels & Carlos Villoch |
| Learn the latest tips and techniques and get some one-on-one time with professional photojournalists Ethan Daniels and Carlos Villoch and fine tune your post-processing workflow under the guidance of underwater Photoshop guru Doug Sloss. You will be able to take control of your underwater photography or take it to the next level with seminars or a private class with Lembeh Resot's full-time photo-pro Steve Fish. |
| INCLUDES Daily seminars by Professional Presenters on a variety of topics ranging from Flouresence Photography to advanced Photoshop techniques.
One-on-one time with the pros; our presenters will be available each day for to help your Guests get the shots they want and master the techniques presented.
10 nights accommodation at Lembeh Resort, full board, tea, coffee & drinking water, 24 guided boat dives with air for all paid dives, one self guided house reef dive per day, round trip airport transfers, taxes and resort service charge. |
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05 Dec - 15 Dec 2012 |
Prices: |
| Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Inclusions are above. |
$2800.00 |
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| About ´Lembeh Resort´ |
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OVERVIEW Lembeh Resort, a spectacular boutique style resort, is situated on Lembeh Island and perched above the beautiful Strait. The property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and blends perfectly into the landscape. All guest cottages boast spacious verandahs for perfect views of glorious North Sulawesi sunsets and an intimate connection with nature. Modern amenities including air-conditioning, mini bar, wifi internet and massage ensure your comfort and relaxation. |
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Enjoy stunning views across the Lembeh Strait while relaxing in the fresh water swimming pool. In the Library you will find extensive lending library of novels and other reading materials. Satellite TV with international channels and a selection of DVDs are available for your viewing pleasure on the Library’s large-screen TV. In the main lobby the gift shop stocks a range of Lembeh Resort t-shirts, postcards and a range of Indonesian artifacts, as well as other essential items.
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ACCOMMODATION Lembeh has 14 spacious cottages, each with wide verandahs, which overlook the Strait. Cottages One through Seven are traditional Minahasa style (wood cabins), all with twin or double beds. Cottages One, Two, Five and Six are detached with private verandah. Cottages Three A & B are quad rooms, featuring a shared verandah and two bedrooms plus an adjoining air-conditioned sitting room (which can sleep two extra people). Cottages Four A & B also share a verandah and are perfect for friends or families. Cottage Seven is our Garden Suite and features an inside bathroom. Rooms Eight through 12 are modern cliff-side villas, all with twin or double beds. Each offer spectacular views across the Lembeh Strait…it’s worth the climb! |
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All rooms have fully air-conditioned bedrooms, ceiling fans and en-suite Balinese-style (open air) bathrooms. Bathrooms have either a bathtub & shower or two showers with plenty of hot & cold water. Complimentary toiletries include our custom blended shower gel & shampoo made from therapeutic essential oils.
All rooms feature comfortable locally inspired furnishings, mini bar, complimentary tea & coffee-making facilities, drinking water, personal safe & laundry service. Hairdryers are available from reception. |
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DIVING Your underwater experience with Lembeh Resort will be as fantastic as your stay. Boasting more than 60,000 combined Lembeh Strait dives, our professional and knowledgeable guides delight in uncovering the secrets of these waters and exceeding your highest diving holiday expectations. This is their home. They take responsibility for providing a fantastic dive experience each and every dive. Communication between dive team members, above and below water, is an essential element in being able to provide our guests with great dives. |
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Boasting nearly 60,000 combined Lembeh Strait dives, the dive team's infectious enthusiasm will exceed your highest expectations. The guest to guide ratio of 3:1 ensures personal attention that will help you get through most if not all of the critters on your wish lists. Unlimited diving is offered to resort guests, with the majority of the 40+ sites within the Strait only minutes away.
After your first dive, our dive team will see that your equipment is carried, rinsed and stored. For all future dives it will be loaded on the boat assembled and ready for your use. The friendly and cheerful people of North Sulawesi are as much a selling point as the diving. Our professional, courteous and attentive service will be as memorable as the critters. |
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PHOTO FACILITIES The spacious camera room and equipment rinsing/drying facilities are only steps from the boat. Boat crews will treat camera gear with the respect it deserves. Located in the Lobby, the Internet Room has two workstations with memory card readers and CD burners, so you can download your photos or surf the Web.
The Digital Photo Center, headed by Steve Fish, is the only one in Lembeh Strait staffed full-time by a veteran industry Photo-pro. You can feel confident that your photo & video needs will be taken care of while staying at Lembeh Resort. |
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Rental equipment from point & shoot to full professional photo & video setups, as well as accessories such as video lights and strobes is available.
The Photo Center offers a full range of courses from beginner to professional, including digital workflows for photo and video. Steve's courses are dynamic and can be tailored to your specific needs.
Even for guests staying at other resorts, Steve offers equipment repair service. You'd be amazed what he can fix. |
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| About Ethan Daniels |
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Ethan Daniels is a freelance marine photojournalist currently based in Berkeley, California. Annual travels take him all over the planet, from the rich, temperate waters of the northern Atlantic and the eastern Pacific, to the warm, diverse Coral Triangle, Andaman Sea, and Caribbean. Having spent his youth on the shores of New England, Ethan became fascinated with the bizarre marine life that thrives beneath the water line. He studied biology at Bucknell University and completed his graduate work at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory in 1999, focusing on the behavioral ecology of reef fishes. Ethan spent most of a decade living in Micronesia, studying and photographing the region’s unique marine habitats, flora, and fauna. Favoring parts of the world that are off-the-beaten-track, he currently combines his passions for natural history and photography to guide, write, and create unique award-winning images. Ethan’s latest work can be found at oceanstockimages.com and his first solo-authored book, Under Cape Cod Waters, published in May 2010, is now on bookshelves and available online. |
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