`TESTIMONIALS ENSENADA/TECATE JAN 2014
“My overall feedback: Outstanding! Extraordinary value and highly recommended. I have never been on a photo workshop that offered so many different photographic opportunities in such a short period without feeling rushed: coastal scenery, colorful fish markets, harbor scenes, and markets; underground winery bottle and barrel storage; night photography overlooking a harbor and later of neon signs against setting sun; pottery factory lit by rays of light through eerily dusty interior; urban and rural landscapes; colorfully attired cultural events; and wildlife in seals and birds on a dawn harbor cruise. The trip was paced well, offered a good selection of food and accommodation; clean, comfortable van and driver used. Excellent knowledge of the area was shared by trip leader Jim, who has personal relationships with many of the locals we encountered. I will go with this trip leader again.” –Dale Thompson
“I loved the trip and it was packed full of fun places to see with excellent photography instruction. The trip was not too long either which sometimes is really nice. Short, sweet and jam-packed full of learning! I liked the selection of places visited where the photo opportunities were terrific: the fish market, the evening view of Ensenada, the harbor cruise, the blow hole and markets, the winery, pottery factory, roadside tamale shops and the Tecate sign.
Jim was so helpful both in his presentation and while we were shooting. I liked learning new camera techniques and the opportunity to use a tripod. I got some great shots and learned so many techniques. The visit to the art gallery where Jim's photos were displayed was excellent. Talking about how each picture was captured was extremely valuable.
I thought Jim did a remarkable job packing in so much. Jim was terrific and made such an effort to be sure EVERYONE was happy. He wanted everyone to enjoy the trip and to learn new things about photography and he took every effort to make this happen. He has a great sense of humor and was flexible but kept the program on time.
I thought the entire trip was great -- definitely a TEN! Absolutely I feel the tour is good value for the money and would absolutely suggest it to others. Jim Cline provides high quality tours [4x tour participant] with loads of photography instruction, individual help, wonderful places to see, and Jim succeed to get our group to these places at the right time of day for the best pictures. Thank you.” -Bonnie Stewart
“It was a great trip and I'm very pleased with my images. Jim was a very good leader--he was friendly, attentive and helpful. I liked the way he made how-to suggestions to us before a shoot and was particularly aware of the newbies in the group. The photo discussions were just right. I enjoyed all the tour stops, the places were all new to me. The trip’s pace was very good; I never felt rushed, nor did I ever feel that we had too much time in any one place. The hotel was fine- clean, friendly staff, and in a very good location for the tour group.
I'd rank the tour a ‘10’ since I enjoyed it all and would absolutely recommend this trip. I think it was fun and interesting and provided me the opportunity to take pictures in places I would never have gone on my own--the boat ride, the pottery factory, the winery. All at a very reasonable price that offers a good value. Thanks for a wonderful trip!” -Betty Warek-Fowler
“The trip was fantastic, I had a great time, and Jim was absolutely the best tour guide you could ever ask for. He is patient and kind, generous and fun. I can't say enough. The overall pace of the trip was perfect in my opinion, my photography improved by 100% and the photo discussions were very informative. I was happy with the hotel, which was very nice and centrally located. I would fully recommend this trip. It was a wonderful group of people, and so nice to meet so many walks of life and hear stories of our own journey's shared together. Thank you so much.” -Khristy Ferguson
“Packing so many photo opps into three days without wearing us out was a masterful accomplishment. I never felt rushed, and I never felt restless or eager to move on. I liked having a bit of time to wander on my own one afternoon, even on such a short trip. Our hotel was in an excellent location, had great amenities, and wonderful service; perfect for this trip. I give a 10 rating of this trip because my expectations were definitely met and nothing would have made it better.
I went on this same trip in 2008, and even so, I was not the least bit bored or disappointed this time. I had fun with friends and enjoyed meeting new people too. I liked being able to interact with people who lived and worked in the places we visited. This trip is an amazing opportunity to experience a very different culture. I don't speak Spanish at all, but I still had many delightful and enriching encounters.
I highly recommend Jim as a trip leader. I felt like he would do whatever he could to make our experience the best possible. He has just the right mix of easy going humor and serious information about good photography. I especially appreciated his input of tips for getting our best shots in advance of each photo opp. I hope to join Jim on future trips. I think being a kind and considerate person is just as important for a group leader as being a good photographer, so it doesn't surprise me that Jim Cline Photo Tours is so successful. The tour is a good value and one I would definitely recommend.” - Patricia Flanigan
“Thanks for another wonderful adventure in documentary photography. What Jim planned out for us for the 3 days in Ensenada and Tecate was phenomenal. For the photos I shot there, I am so happy with all the fun they portray: great traveling companions, and lots of local COLORFUL Mexican culture. Jim’s excellent planning and all the "familiarization trips" certainly paid off to provide a busy, yet relaxing time for all of us. Wonderful!” -Rita Florea
“I’d definitely suggest this trip to others and rate it as the best. I was very pleasantly surprised and enjoyed every minute of it. There’s not one favorite part of the trip, all of it was enjoyable. Tour leader Jim was always attentive to my needs and I always find the photo discussions to be very useful.” -Claude LeTien
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