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Calendar of Events
Take Great Pictures' Calendar of Events is a wonderful photo resource for any traveler. Here we feature some of the best photo ops throughout the US and the World, from hot air balloon festivals to various cultural celebrations to off-beat events, our Calendar is sure to get you some great photographs. Check out schedules for Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, New Year's Eve, July 4th, and dozens more holidays.
July
1,
2003 Canada Independence Day - Ottawa, ON.
Annual event celebrating Canada's anniversary. The heart of the capital comes alive at four main sites with shows, street performers, concerts, games and activities for the whole family. In the evening a spectacular show featuring top Canadian performers is staged on Parliament Hill and culminates with a fireworks display. Bring plenty of film. 350,000 are expected.
A temporary outdoor sculpture public art exhibit of up to 100 larger-than-life beach balls on display at various locations throughout Miami Beach. MEDIA CONTACT: 305/673-7577.
July
3 - 8,
2003 Roswell UFO Encounter - Roswell, New Mexico
New Mexico, land of enchantment. Site of the first atomic bomb explosion. Home of Smokey the Bear. And in 1947, some say, the location of an alien encounter when an unidentified object crashed on Hub Corn's sheep ranch and caused quite a stir. Every year, "Roswellians" descend on and double the population of Roswell, New Mexico, for the Roswell UFO Encounter festival.
July
4,
2003 Air Show and Fireworks Display - Aransas County Airport and Rockport Beach Park, Rockport, TX.
Do you like action photos of diving, spinning and display flying? Here's your chance to shoot hundreds of them. Military, antique and aerobatic planes on the ground at the Aransas County Airport and a dazzling show of aerobatic flying over Beach Park. In the evening a beautiful fireworks show will be reflected off the serene waters at Beach Park. 26,000. For info: Dunny Dunsworth, Experimental Aircraft Assn, PO Box 927, Rockport, TX 78381. Phone: (361) 729-6201 or (800) 826-6441.
July
5 - 14,
2003 Calgary Stampede and Exhibition - Calgary, Alberta
To date, over a billion people have attended the event called "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," and no one has yet to challenge the title. This rowdy show of Canadian cowboy culture takes place every summer, and for ten days the usually cosmopolitan Calgary morphs back to its cow town roots.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is pleased to offer for the second year, FOTOworkshops PERU, the Centre's series of master photography workshops in the exotic Peruvian Andes. Eight week-long sessions of incomparable photographic opportunities, first-rate instruction, and touring pleasure In Peru, plus extensions to Arequipa and Colca Canyon, as well as Puno and Lake Titicaca. FOTOworkshops PERU runs in July and August, 2003 and includes master workshops with top photographers in all photographic disciplines.
From Cuzco's colonial villas to the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu, from the Chinchero market and the villages of Ollantaytambo and Huilloc, join us at FOTOworkshops PERU for the adventure of a lifetime in the cradle of the Incas.
For more information or to register on line, please visit our website or call the Centre for a catalog at 561-276-9797. To obtain additional information, photographs or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please call Kim Longacre at 561-276-9797.
Renowned adventure photographer, senior photo editor for "Bonjour Paris" and creator of World Photo Adventure Wilf James is now offering three photo workshops in France: Paris, Normandy and Les Corbières in the south of France. For professional and amateur photographers alike, these popular photo workshops are a great way to explore "la belle France" while learning the ins and outs of adventure photography. In "Photo Adventure Normandy" participants stay in what was originally a Viking castle, now a beautiful château near the D-Day beaches.
July
6 - 7,
2003 Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The Battle of Gettysburg was the granddaddy of all Civil War battles. On its anniversary each year, from July 1st to 3rd, it is recreated in what has become the USA’s biggest military flashback.
July
7 - 11,
2003 Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament - Edirne, Turkey
Every year for more than six centuries, over 1,000 men have gathered in the Kirkpinar Meadow in Edirne, Turkey, to compete in a sweaty, slippery contest of skill, strength, and endurance, the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament. The goal of the wrestlers, or "pehlivans," is to become the "Baspehlivan " (Chief Pehlivan). The President of Turkey presents the winner with a prize.
You won’t want to miss this fun-filled trek of learning and adventure in one of the most historically and visually rich cities in America. During the trek, students will be introduced to landscapes, portraiture, film, infrared, and the digital imaging process: capture, manipulation, output and presentation. Each day, there will be informal presentations that cover each of these aspects, and the instructors will answer all attendees' question both inside the classroom and later on in the field. All of these discussions will be interactive and students are encouraged to participate by asking as many questions as they like.
July
10 - 14,
2003 Running of the Bulls (Los Sanfermines)
Calling all macho, meat-headed, testosterone-fueled, danger-flirting gringos! Are you interested in staring peril right in its eyes? Do you have something to prove? If so, then come along to every Hemingway-reading frat boy’s dream, "Los Sanfermines," better known as the Running of the Bulls.
July
11 - 13,
2003 Wildflowers Festival & Photo Safari
Colorado, or "Colorful Colorado" as it is more affectionately known as when you enter the State line, is home to some of the most extensive collections of wildflowers. Each Summer, Colorado is ablaze with color of Columbine, Lupine, Gold Banner, Locoweed, Indian Paint Brush and various wild Sunflowers. Like a painting by Monet you can find yourself adrift in a sea of color. Not only will you find color in the waves of flowers but in the life giving flow of water over Springs and Winter Snow melt fed waterfalls and cascades as they make their way down from the lofty peaks of the Elk Mountains. To top off this breathtaking event is the spectacular photographic possibilities of grand landscapes and wildlife that abound. $975.00 With Lodging Arrainged $750.00 Without Lodging Register Now By Email workshops@beholderphotography.com
If you're in Berlin during the annual Love Parade, you'll get a peek at the biggest flock of freaks you'll ever see in one place! Every year, in the name of love, Berlin plays host to the largest party of international youth in the world when over one million people crowd the Ku'damm, one of Berlin's busiest streets
July
14,
2003 Bastille Day (Fête Nationale) - Paris, France
There is nothing like Gallic pride, and there's nothing like Bastille Day. After all, this is the spirited independence day celebration of the Republic of France. The "official program" is surprisingly lean, but there are fabulous public and private parties
July
15 - 16,
2003 Saut d'Eau Vodou Pilgrimage - Saut d'Eau, Haiti
On July 15 and 16 each year in the region of Saut d'Eau, there is a huge celebration that simultaneously honors the Virgin Mary and Erzulie, the Voudou Goddess of Love. If you go, you can pray at a church then participate in a real Voudou experience.
Let Ford Discover You...and you might be the creator of a special upcoming Ford Advertorial! Mentors: Darrell Gulin (National Geographic) Bruce Dale(National Geographic) Brad Miller (Smithsonian Laureate) Starting at $2350.00 (includes round trip coach airfare via Delta Airlines from LAX, 4 night garden view accommodations (based upon double occupancy) including taxes, roundtrip Maui transfers, baggage handling at the hotel, workshop fee, transportation to each location, lectures, slide shows and presentations)
World's Largest Rodeo & Western Celebration Since 1897. Nine days of high-octane PRCA rodeo with the largest purse in regular season professional rodeo (over $1,000,000 in cash and prizes) is just the beginning.
July
18 - 20,
2003 Total Digital Imaging Workshops: Pixels to Print
"Pixels to Print" This class is for anyone with basic photo skills interested in mastering digital imaging. We will study Adobe Photoshop and Elements and learn Color sync, Basic Adjustments, Layers and Actions . NIKON has provided several professional and advanced consumer 5.0 megabyte cameras. Sandisk Ultra 512 meg large capacity cards are in each camera. You will have access to two 1280 and one 2200 EPSON printers. Perfecting large format printing is the weekend goal. I try to stress digital "Workflow" and each computer is equipped with Extensis Portfolio and CameraBits' Photo Mechanic. Software discounts are available to students taking this class. We will photograph Washington's best scenics at dawn and dusk and work on Photoshop, Databasing and Digital Workflow during the harsh daylight hours. Because these are small groups, I can personalize the courses to your needs.
Renowned adventure photographer, senior photo editor for "Bonjour Paris" and creator of World Photo Adventure Wilf James is now offering three photo workshops in France: Paris, Normandy and Les Corbières in the south of France. For professional and amateur photographers alike, these popular photo workshops are a great way to explore "la belle France" while learning the ins and outs of adventure photography. In "Photo Adventure Normandy" participants stay in what was originally a Viking castle, now a beautiful château near the D-Day beaches.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is pleased to announce its exhibition schedule for 2003-2004, to be presented at the Centre Museum in downtown Delray Beach. An opening reception for each exhibition will be held on Thursday evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in advance of the public exhibition dates. The public is welcome and admission to the reception is free for members of the Centre and $10 for non-members.
55 NE 2nd Avenue • Delray Beach, FL 33444 Tel: 561-276-9797 • Fax: 561-276-1932 info@fotofusion.org •
July 24 -
December 31,
2003 Tlaook Cultural Adventures
We are dedicated to quality First Nations touring experiences in Clayoquot Sound. Our aim is to share with our guests the beauty of Nuu-chah-nulth Culture and the environment in which it flourished. We are a First Nations owned and operated company, offering experiences in Traditional Nuu-chah-nulth Dugout canoes. We are located in Tofino, British Columbia, on the edge of Clayoquot Sound.
July 26 -
August 10,
2003 VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL
Two large open-air markets anchor this annual festival in historic Abingdon. Arts and crafts vendors from all over the United States participate, offering such items as fine jewelry, baskets, linens, and pottery. The festival’s antiques market is among the largest in the eastern United States. In conjunction with these major attractions, both of which are juried to ensure quality, the festival hosts competitive exhibitions in art, photography, and creative writing, as well as dozens of concerts, lectures, workshops, tours, and arts performances.
July 29 -
August 14,
2003 World Heli-Challenge - Wanaka, New Zealand
What do you get when you take those zany Kiwis and give them skis, snowboards, and helicopters? Broken bones. The RipCurl World Heli Challenge in Wanaka, New Zealand, is proof. It's the premiere alpine sporting competition in the Southern Hemisphere, and when New Zealanders host a sports event, you can be sure it will be extreme.
July 30 -
August 9,
2003 HSBC POWER SMART CELEBRATION OF LIGHT
Which country creates the biggest sparkle and the loudest boom? Some 1.6 million people will find out at Vancouver’s internationally recognized, four-night fireworks competition, held at EnglishBay. Three competing countries try to amaze the audience with a spectacular display of fireworks set to music. The countries are announced at the beginning of every year and have included Spain, China, Italy, the United States, and Canada, among others.
