LOFOTEN WINTER MAGIC
WITH PHOTOGRAPHER SERKAN GÜNES & FLORIAN WARNECKE
COUNTRY: Norway PHOTO TYPE Landscape TRIP LENGTH: 6 days GROUP SIZE: 8-15 guests DATES: February 18-23 2025
To experience Lofoten, one of the world’s most beautiful areas, during wintertime it a unique opportunity to get fantastic images. This you can do together with me and in my friend Florian Warnecke, a renowned German Nature Photographer.
Serkan Günes
The sea meeting the steep mountain cliffs makes Lofoten one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it has long been loved by photographers from all over the world. The weather often changes, causing the changes in light to interact with the rocks and the sea. Small, picturesque fishing villages and a vast array of birds bring nature to life. Wonderfully placed sandy beaches between the mountains, and brutal rocky coasts gives us a variety of photo subjects that is frankly limitless.
In wintertime, when we visit the area, the snow and weather make the already dramatic landscape even more spectacular. The trip is led by no less than two landscape photographers, Serkan Günes and Florian Warnecke. During our days together we will visit some of Lofoten’s most iconic places, but also some of Serkan and Florian’s favourite spots.
LOFOTEN WINTER MAGIC
WITH PHOTOGRAPHER SERKAN GÜNES & FLORIAN WARNECKE
COUNTRY: Norway PHOTO TYPE: Landscape TRIP LENGHT: 6 days DATES: February 18 – 23, 2025 GROUP SIZE: 8-15 guests
To experience Lofoten, one of the world’s most beautiful areas, during wintertime it a unique opportunity to get fantastic images. This you can do together with me and in my friend Florian Warnecke, a renowned German Nature Photographer.
Serkan Günes
The sea meeting the steep mountain cliffs makes Lofoten one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it has long been loved by photographers from all over the world. The weather often changes, causing the changes in light to interact with the rocks and the sea. Small, picturesque fishing villages and a vast array of birds bring nature to life. Wonderfully placed sandy beaches between the mountains, and brutal rocky coasts gives us a variety of photo subjects that is frankly limitless.
In wintertime, when we visit the area, the snow and weather make the already dramatic landscape even more spectacular. The trip is led by no less than two landscape photographers, Serkan Günes and Florian Warnecke. During our days together we will visit some of Lofoten’s most iconic places, but also some of Serkan and Florian’s favourite spots.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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- Lofoten’s mighty landscape.
- Amazing photo opportunities and endless motifs.
- Haukland, the perhaps most beautiful beach in Norway
- Carefully selected locations by Florian and Serkan.
- Hamnøy with its iconic red cottages.
- Participation and guidance from two photographers.
- Participation of Serkan Günes and Florian Warnecke.
- Lectures and image editing with Serkan Günes and Florian Warnecke
- Image reviews and constructive image criticism.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Lofoten’s mighty landscape.
- Amazing photo opportunities and endless motifs.
- Haukland, the perhaps most beautiful beach in Norway
- Carefully selected locations by Florian and Serkan.
- Hamnøy with its iconic red cottages.
- Participation and guidance from two photographers.
- Participation of Serkan Günes and Florian Warnecke.
- Lectures and image editing with Serkan Günes and Florian Warnecke
- Image reviews and constructive image criticism.
DESTINATION
LOFOTEN
North of the Arctic Circle and outside the northern Norwegian cities of Narvik and Bodö, lies the Lofoten archipelago. People have lived in Lofoten since ancient times, due to the large supply of fish. Every year, large quantities of cod from the Barents Sea find their way to spawn in these “warm” waters, thanks to the Gulf Stream. Tourists from near and far come here to experience the beauty of Lofoten. Many stay in rorbus, small fishing huts situated on poles out in the water. These old fishing huts have been restored over the years to meet visitors’ demands for comfort, and many new ones have been added. Lofoten is an Eldorado for tourists, especially in the summer, when the nights are light. Here you can see the Midnight Sun from the end of May to the middle of July. The spectacular landscape has long attracted visual artists, both painters and photographers, as well as writers; here you can find plenty of inspiration!
Lofoten consists of the outer islands of Austvågøy, Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy and Moskenesøy, which now have a ”fixed” connection to each other and the mainland via a number of bridges and tunnels. Further out in the Norwegian Sea are also the two inhabited islands of Værøy and Røst.
TOUR ITINERARY
ITINERARY 18-23/2, 2025
Attention! As the weather in the Faroe Islands is very varied and can change very quickly, the day programme will be determined on site based on weather and wind.
DAY 1, (FEB 18) – WELCOME TO LOFOTEN
We will meet Serkan Günes and Florian Wernecke, who will show us around the dramatic surroundings of Lofoten, at Harstad-Narvik airport in Evenes around 11.00. Now, a 2,5-hour long bus ride await us, before we arrive at Skåringen which will be our hotel for the first three nights. After checking in, Serkan and Florian will tell us and show pictures of some of the places we will visit in the coming days. Afterwards, a delicious welcome dinner is served at the hotel. With a bit of luck with the weather, after dinner we will head out into the surrounding areas and photograph the Northern Lights in one of the world’s most beautiful places. (D)
DAY 2-5, (FEB 19-22) – FOUR FULL PHOTO DAYS IN LOFOTEN
During your stay in Lofoten, Serkan and Florian will take you to some of their favourite places. The sea meeting the steep mountain cliffs makes the area one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it has long been loved by photographers from all over the world. The weather changes frequently, causing the changes in light to play with the rocks and the sea, providing us with opportunities for fantastic pictures. Wonderfully placed sandy beaches between the mountains, and brutal rocky coasts make the variety of photo motifs limitless from where the church on the beach becomes the main motif in our pictures of Haukland, which is often called Norway’s most beautiful beach. Serkan and Florian are always on hand for personal guidance, tips and advice. Having access to two very prominent photographers during one and the same trip fill our days with inspiration and you learn lots of new photographic angles.
We will also have a number of practical tutorials out in the field where they will show us their thought process for image creation with the beautiful surroundings. At Vareid we are reminded once again of the beautiful and dramatic coastline that surrounds us. Here, as in many other places we visit, we can use long shutter speeds to create impactful images of the water hitting the beautiful rock formations. In many places in Lofoten we are met by a restless sea that adds another dimension to our pictures, but if we have luck with the weather, we can also capture the clouds that along with the mountains are reflected in the water like a mirror.
During our days we will of course also photograph some of the most famous places in Lofoten. At Reine we photograph the red cottages that cause a colourful contrast to the mighty mountain that rises in the background. This is one of the most iconic views of Lofoten. When we are not out shooting, we will continue to work with our images in front of the computer and we will get editing tips in Lightroom and have joint image reviews where we get feedback and constructive criticism from both Serkan and Florian, valuable tips that we can take with us when we continue to explore the beautiful landscape of Lofoten. Halfway into the trip, on 23/2, we check out of our hotel and head down to the southern part of Lofoten and check in at Brygga Restaurant & Hotel located in Sørvågen, very close to Reine.
On the last evening, Serkan and Florian will select the “image of the trip”, which automatically advances to the final of the competition Image of the Year. (B, L, D)
DAY 6, (FEB 23) – JOURNEY HOME
After a number of days filled with photography, we check out of our hotel and start the journey back to Harstad-Narvik airport in Evenes and the waiting flights home. (B)
FEBRUARY 18-23, 2025
Attention! As the weather in the Faroe Islands is very varied and can change very quickly, the day programme will be determined on site based on weather and wind.
DAY 1, (FEB 18) – WELCOME TO LOFOTEN
We will meet Serkan Günes and Florian Wernecke, who will show us around the dramatic surroundings of Lofoten, at Harstad-Narvik airport in Evenes around 15.00. Now, a 2,5-hour long bus ride await us, before we arrive at Skåringen which will be our hotel for the first three nights. After checking in, Serkan and Florian will tell us and show pictures of some of the places we will visit in the coming days. Afterwards, a delicious welcome dinner is served at the hotel. With a bit of luck with the weather, after dinner we will head out into the surrounding areas and photograph the Northern Lights in one of the world’s most beautiful places. (D)
DAY 2-5, (FEB 19-22) – FOUR FULL PHOTO DAYS IN LOFOTEN
During your stay in Lofoten, Serkan and Florian will take you to some of their favourite places. The sea meeting the steep mountain cliffs makes the area one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it has long been loved by photographers from all over the world. The weather changes frequently, causing the changes in light to play with the rocks and the sea, providing us with opportunities for fantastic pictures. Wonderfully placed sandy beaches between the mountains, and brutal rocky coasts make the variety of photo motifs limitless from where the church on the beach becomes the main motif in our pictures of Haukland, which is often called Norway’s most beautiful beach. Serkan and Florian are always on hand for personal guidance, tips and advice. Having access to two very prominent photographers during one and the same trip fill our days with inspiration and you learn lots of new photographic angles.
We will also have a number of practical tutorials out in the field where they will show us their thought process for image creation with the beautiful surroundings. At Vareid we are reminded once again of the beautiful and dramatic coastline that surrounds us. Here, as in many other places we visit, we can use long shutter speeds to create impactful images of the water hitting the beautiful rock formations. In many places in Lofoten we are met by a restless sea that adds another dimension to our pictures, but if we have luck with the weather, we can also capture the clouds that along with the mountains are reflected in the water like a mirror.
During our days we will of course also photograph some of the most famous places in Lofoten. At Reine we photograph the red cottages that cause a colourful contrast to the mighty mountain that rises in the background. This is one of the most iconic views of Lofoten. When we are not out shooting, we will continue to work with our images in front of the computer and we will get editing tips in Lightroom and have joint image reviews where we get feedback and constructive criticism from both Serkan and Florian, valuable tips that we can take with us when we continue to explore the beautiful landscape of Lofoten. Halfway into the trip, on 23/2, we check out of our hotel and head down to the southern part of Lofoten and check in at Brygga Restaurant & Hotel located in Sørvågen, very close to Reine.
On the last evening, Serkan and Florian will select the “image of the trip”, which automatically advances to the final of the competition Image of the Year. (B, L, D)
DAY 6, (FEB 23) – JOURNEY HOME
After a number of days filled with photography, we check out of our hotel and start the journey back to Harstad-Narvik airport in Evenes and the waiting flights home. (B)
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Serkan Günes – Landscape photographer
Serkan Günes was born in Istanbul but has since lived in Stockholm until he moved to Gällivare in 2015. Serkan is a landscape photographer with nature as his motif. He depicts the varied landscapes of nature, large and small. The images are characterized by his critical way of choosing light, which has become his signature. As the first Swede ever, Serkan won the prestigious “Eric Hosking Award”, which is organized every year by BBC Wildlife and the Natural History Museum in London. He has also been named Nature Photographer of the year 2009 by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and his pictures are published all over Europe. Serkan Günes has also led workshops in Africa, Europe and the Arctic.
Florian Warnecke – Landscape photographer
Florian Warnecke is a very talented wildlife and landscape photographer based in Bavaria, on the border with Austria. His love for nature began as a small child and he now shares this passion with his pictures. Florian’s aim with his photography has therefore been to show the beauty and unspoilt nature the environment around us can offer. At the same time, he wants to make people aware of the environmental challenges we face so that future generations can experience all the beauty that nature offers.
PORTFOLIO: part-of-nature.com
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMADATION
PRICES, FACTS & BOOKING
PRICES, FACTS & BOOKING
Price per person: £ 2 100 or USD 2 450
The price includes:
- Bus transportation according to the programme.
- Accommodation according to the programme as part of double rooms/apartments.
- Meals according to program (indicated by B= breakfast, L=Lunch, D=dinner).
- Daily photo activities.
- Participation from Serkan Günes during the trip.
- Participation of Florian Warnecke during the trip.
- Workshops and lectures during the trip.
- Participation of a host from Zoom Photo Tours.
- Hotel and other local taxes and fees.
- Travel documents and practical travel information.
Excluded:
- Flights between to Evenes in Norway.
- Single room supplement. £ 370 or USD 445
- Costs of a personal nature, such as drink with your meal, etc
- Cancellation protection / travel insurance. See our website under “other”.
TRANSPORTATION
Fly to Evenes by your own devices. You should be at the airport in Evenes no later than around 11.00 on FEB 19 and do not book your return flight until around 15.00on FEB 23.
If you want help with booking your flights, we are more than happy to assist you with this. You are welcome to call us by phone +46 470 466 40, email us at info@zoomfotoresor.se or let us know when you book with us.
GROUP SIZE
In order for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our expert photographer, our groups are always small. On this workshop, the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8 / 15.
PHOTO GEAR
- Your camera.
- Lenses from wide-angle to medium telephoto lens.
- A tripod
- A laptop with Photoshop or Lightroom.
- Extra batteries, chargers and memory cards.
- A camera bag that can carry both the camera equipment and food for the day.
TOUR LEADER
Apart from an award winning photographer, our tours are always accompanied by a tour leader from Zoom with good photo knowledge. Our tour leader will handle all logistics and general matters and make sure you are having the best possible experience during the workshop.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For more information about Terms & Conditions click here.
BOOKING
Use the online booking form below and you will receive a booking confirmation right away or you can give us a call on +46 70 180 90 99 or send an email to info@zoomphototours.com
Photo: Serkan Günes & Florian Warnecke
PRICE
Price per person: £ 2 100 or USD 2 450
The price includes:
- Bus transportation according to the programme.
- Accommodation according to the programme as part of double rooms/apartments.
- Meals according to program (indicated by B= breakfast, L=Lunch, D=dinner).
- Daily photo activities.
- Participation from Serkan Günes during the trip.
- Participation of Florian Warnecke during the trip.
- Workshops and lectures during the trip.
- Participation of a host from Zoom Photo Tours.
- Hotel and other local taxes and fees.
- Travel documents and practical travel information.
Excluded:
- Flights between to Evenes in Norway.
- Single room supplement. £ 370 or USD 445
- Costs of a personal nature, such as drink with your meal, etc
- Cancellation protection / travel insurance. See our website under “other”.
TRANSPORTATION
Fly to Evenes by your own devices. You should be at the airport in Evenes no later than around 11.00 on FEB 19 and do not book your return flight until around 15.00on FEB 23.
If you want help with booking your flights, we are more than happy to assist you with this. You are welcome to call us by phone +46 470 466 40, email us at info@zoomfotoresor.se or let us know when you book with us.
GROUP SIZE
In order for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our expert photographer, our groups are always small. On this workshop, the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8 / 15.
PHOTO GEAR
- Your camera.
- Lenses from wide-angle to medium telephoto lens.
- A tripod
- A laptop with Photoshop or Lightroom.
- Extra batteries, chargers and memory cards.
- A camera bag that can carry both the camera equipment and food for the day.
TOUR LEADER
Apart from an award winning photographer, our tours are always accompanied by a tour leader from Zoom with good photo knowledge. Our tour leader will handle all logistics and general matters and make sure you are having the best possible experience during the workshop.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For more information about Terms & Conditions click here.
BOOKING
Use the online booking form below and you will receive a booking confirmation right away or you can give us a call on +46 70 180 90 99 or send an email to info@zoomphototours.com
Photo: Ben Hall, Daniel Iglesias, Carl-Göran Nyrell, Richard North och Lars Backman.
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