INDIA | January 18 - 29, 2007
Mentor | Rosanne Pennella
RECAP
Dating back to the Indus valley, and with 5,000 years of history as a major trading post between the east and west, India's exotic allure has brought travelers from near and far, who do more than travel through, but form a lifelong fascination with one of the oldest civilizations in the world. During the course of her colorful history, there have been rulers of many religious beliefs, and the diverse mingling of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Islam have given rise to the most vibrant art and architecture in the world.
The grandeur of royal cities and a countryside as varied as it is plentiful will provide you with an endless array of brilliant images to capture while you soak up India's traditions. The Western and Eastern coastlines contain endless virgin, sun-soaked beaches with a tropical ambiance of coconut palms and white sands. Hinterlands with lush, green rice-fields and meandering rivers await your photographic eye.
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 Travel with our mentors and try out all of the latest equipment from Nikon! Including world class digital SLRs, Nikkor lenses and the Coolpix line of Digital Cameras.
Secluded island resorts are home to ancient rain forests and colorful coral reefs in this photographer's paradise. You can wade into lagoons of great tranquility, or hide in the shade of a banyan tree to capture the great ecosystem of bewildering flora and fauna that thrives around you.
 Writing in the 19th century, one of the eminent administrators--scholar of the Raj--asserted that India is not just a nation, but a “Museum of Anthropology.” 325 different dialects are spoken by India's vibrant and welcoming people. The ancient Indian saying “Athithi Devo Bhava” or “Guest is God” is ingrained in the Indian psyche, bestowing the opportunity to experience diversity that will astound even the most jaded photographer.
Who better to accompany you on this remarkable journey to “the Land of the Tiger” than premier travel photographers Rosanne Pennella and Jonathan Torgovnik, who have seen the world through their lenses and are ready to show you India through yours.
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