Chile Solar Eclipse 2020 Photography Workshop

On day two, we'll have breakfast before delving straight into the heart of the Conguillio National Park. Situated in the Araucanía Region of Chile, this park is home to spectacular lakes, lagoons and ancient forests rising high into the sky amidst remnants of volcanic activity.

Our first shoot for the day will be at the Trufultruful waterfall, one of the mostRead more marvellous attractions within the area. This waterfall makes for an astonishing sight, surrounded by lush green vegetation and beautiful mountains. We'll take our time capturing long exposures of this dreamlike scene before making our way to the next destination – the Arcoiris lake that appears to take on a myriad of colours just like a rainbow.

As the sun begins to near the horizon, we'll weave our way through the ancient araucaria forests that line the sides of the road, arriving at Lake Conguillio for a sunset session. If we are lucky, then we may spot a native fox or a giant woodpecker in the vicinity.

We'll then return to the hotel in the evening for dinner.

On day three, we'll continue our exploration of the Conguillio National Park, this time heading to the west. Along the way, we'll have views towards the glaciated Sierra Nevada stratovolcano, with its snowcapped peak rising high towards the sky, overlooking the plateau. This section of the park also offers spectacular prospects of capturing the snow-covered Llaima volcano with its astounding ridgelines, looming over the surrounding landscape.

On day four, we'll have breakfast before checking out of our hotel and moving on towards the adventure town of Pucón, deep within the Patagonian Andes. Here you will find a remarkable landscape characterised by natural hot springs, impressive waterfalls and stunning lakes. It's no wonder why we've chosen this location to witness the total solar eclipse.

Upon Read morearrival in Pucón, we'll check in to our hotel and have lunch before heading back out with our cameras in hand. Our goal for the afternoon will be to capture the dreamlike quality of a number of waterfalls within the local area.

This evening, if the conditions are favourable, we'll head out for a night photography session beneath the stars. Our subject will be the Villarica volcano, which makes for a spectacular sight when the stars rise over its snowcapped peak. This permanently active volcano holds an active lava lake within its crater and often erupts with pyroclasts and lava flows, making for truly sensational images!

This is the day that we've all been waiting for – the advent of the total solar eclipse. In the morning, you'll receive a briefing from your guides to ensure that you'll be well-prepared to capture this extraordinary natural phenomenon when it occurs.

When the time is right, you'll head to a nearby location for the best view of the sky. Though this will depenRead mored largely upon the weather, your guides have some wonderful locations up their sleeves to make the most of what the conditions may bring.

Witnessing a total solar eclipse is one of the most unforgettable experiences on this planet. As the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, you'll have only a couple of minutes to capture this rare cosmic occurrence. It will be an exhilarating moment as you work quickly to make the most of your shots so don't forget to enjoy it as it happens!

Once the total solar eclipse is over, we'll enjoy a lovely picnic at the site, accompanied by fine Chilean wine. There may even be the opportunity for a spot of astrophotography at night if the skies remain clear.

Day six sees us rising early for a journey towards the Chilean-Argentinean border. This region is home to the icy, cone-shaped volcano, Lanín. Its iconic peak makes for a sensational sight, especially with its glaciated sides glistening beneath the light.

The highlight of the day will be capturing the unspoilt beauty of the Andean lakes as we cross through moRead moreuntain passes, admiring the views all around. Fingers crossed that we'll spot the national bird of Chile, the Andean Condors – one of the largest flying land birds in the world.

On day seven, we'll make our way from Pucón to the magnificent Andean Lake District, where glorious blu eand green bodies of water undulate between the peaks of the Andes. We'll pass through the town of Puerto Varas, also known as the 'city of roses'. It is famous for its Chilean-German heritage and traditions as well as ravishing views over Lake Llanquihue Read morewith volcanoes in the distance. Our goal is to reach the north side of the lake, where we'll have a wonderful composition of the tranquil waters with Osorno volcano as a backdrop. Due to its distinctive shape, it is often described as the "Mount Fuji of South America".

Thereafter, we'll check in to our hotel and have a rest, before heading back out in the afternoon for a sunset session back at the lake. If conditions are favourable, then we'll also try to capture the stars over Osorno volcano later in the night.

On day eight, we'll spend our time exploring the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. This is where rugged terrain meets with charming cascades, snowcapped mountains, vibrant vegetation and impressive wildlife. Our journey will take us along Río Petrohué – a river of shimmering emerald water that flows into the stunning Petrohué waterfalls. It's a truly beauRead moretiful sight with Osorno volcano looming in the background. We'll take our time capturing this scene from a wooden deck, where we'll have a panoramic view of the surrounds.

Later in the day, we'll head downstream to the Todos los Santos lake, where we'll be able to revel in its tranquility as we photograph the gorgeous glacial water from the shore.

This will be the final day of our photography workshop. In the morning, we'll have breakfast and check out of our hotel, before making our way back to Puerto Varas to explore the town. The architecture here is quite unique, with a strong Bavarian influence from its early German settlers. The atmosphere is quite enchanting, with the town being surrounded by lRead moreovely natural scenery.

From there, we'll board the bus to El Tepual International Airport of Puerto Mont, where you'll be able to catch your flight home or onwards to your next destination. We hope you'll have had a wonderful time in Chile and no doubt you'll have some stunning photos of the solar eclipse to show for it!