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Carnival's Legend cruise liner. Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Relax, and improve your photos with Arthur Bleich!
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(Monday, July 22, 2002 - 01:50 EDT)

Unique "Digital Photography Cruises" allow participants to refine their digital photography skills with help from the pros, whilst taking a break and getting away from it all...

An email from Arthur Bleich, Feature Editor of Digital Camera Magazine, announces that bookings are now being accepted for an 8-day Digital Photography & Imaging Cruise aboard the Carnival cruise ship Legend. This is the second time that such a cruise has been arranged, the last one having been in December of 2000 - and if you're looking for a way to improve your photography skills whilst getting away from the stresses of day-to-day life, it could be ideal.

The cruise takes in Belize, Costa Rica and Panama over 8 days from December 4th to 12th, 2002, and costs $1940 - $2215 per workshop attendee, depending on cabin type (inside/outside). Companions who're not participating in the digital photography workshops cost $970 - $1108. For more, including the cruise itinerary, workshop details, etc., visit the Digital Photography Cruise Home Page.

Original Source Press Release:

Digital Photography & Imaging Cruise Offers Each Attendee Over $1,000 In Gifts

An 8-day Digital Photography & Imaging Cruise featuring workshops for beginning and intermediate photographers will embark from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on December 4, 2002, aboard Carnival's newest superliner, LEGEND.

Each workshop attendee can choose a camera, accessory or software gift package worth over $1,000 provided by participating sponsors including Epson, Olympus, Adobe, and two dozen others.

The cruise is the second in a series offering instruction in photodigital technologies in a relaxed learning environment. Scheduled ports of call include Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama, with an optional side trip to the Panama Canal.

Up to 30 beginners and intermediates, will participate in lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on use of a wide range of equipment. They will also take photos, have them critiqued, and print them.

Attendees can upload their pictures to their own or Epson's photo-sharing website or send them via email to friends and family anywhere in the world through the ship's state-of-the-art satellite facilities which allow transmission while the ship is at sea.

Lead instructor for the workshop is Arthur H. Bleich, award-winning photographer, digital photography expert, educator, and Feature Editor of Digital Camera Magazine.

Cost of the cruise workshop starts at $1940 with non-attendee companions paying half-price. Further information at: http://www.dpcorner.com/cruise.

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