Photography Theme Cruises
In Mexico's Sea of Cortés

 

Meet Travel Photographer, Ellen Barone

Ellen Barone did what many of us only dream of doing: at the age of 35, she traded a successful academic career for the wild blue yonder and set out to explore the world and herself. In the eight years since that intrepid decision, she has turned passion into profession journeying to more than 60 countries in search of evocative images and life-enriching adventures. A Fulbright teaching exchange to Scotland in the early nineties ignited a passionate and insatiable curiosity about the world, meeting new people and experiencing the unknown. That life-changing experience inspired a leap of faith that has blossomed into an amazing life of discovery, global connections and creative pursuits.Whether she’s sailing across the Atlantic, crossing the Sahara on camel, surfing Maui’s swells, dog sledding the Alaskan tundra, cycling the Sicilian coastline, eating scorpion in Singapore or hanging out in the tango bars of Buenos Aires, she strives for vivid photography and honest storytelling that inspires travelers to pack their bags and experience our blue planet for themselves. As a freelance writer and photographer, her focus is on travel, adventure, unusual pursuits, photography, gadgetry and gear. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Condé Nast Traveler, Islands, The Los Angeles Times Sunday Travel Section, Spa, and a wide variety of regional, national and international publications. In addition, she’s a gifted workshop teacher, photo tour leader, and author of several online columns offering advice and information for travelers. Together with her husband Hank she co-founded of the freelance agency International Media Group, a respected source for travel writing and photography source for magazines, newspapers and guidebooks. Her website is ellenbarone.com.

Ellen Barone hosted a photo-theme cruise on Mexico's Sea of Cortés aboard American Safari Cruises' 22-guest luxury yacht, Safari Quest, on January 20 - 27, 2008. She and other passengers created memorable images of an inland sea that is rightfully labeled as one of the richest marine environments on the globe.

A video slideshow of Ellen's images from Mexico's Sea of Cortés.

Set out into this magical place with your camera in hand on an expedition designed especially for photographers of all skill levels. Follow the wind over the waters to the shores of Isla Espiritu Santo where white sand beaches lie untouched in the desert sun. Swim with sea lions and watch for Moorish idols and butterfly fish as you cool off on a snorkeling adventure. Wander among cardon cactus and palo adán trees with our onboard Naturalist, then set off on a whale watching excursion to Bahia Magdalena, wintering grounds for hundreds of gray whales. And from the deck of the yacht, capture images of dolphins, fin, sperm, blue and pilot whales.

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Cruises are offered at one inclusive price, so all premium wines, micro brews and liquors, exclusive shore excursions, on-yacht meals and activities are included.

~ Inclusive Yacht Cruises for 12, 22 or 36 Guests ~

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