Photo-Tour in Danube Delta

What a photo - tour in Danube Delta is like ?

Thanks to the courtesy of Mr. Andrei Pârciog, Outdoor Holidays' program manager and guide in Danube Delta, I have some nice pictures that better reflect the beauty of this young piece of land.

All pictures are taking during a canoeing and kayaking trip in the Delta, in May-June 2008.

Remember, if you like photography, late spring is the best time to visit Danube Delta, while colors are vivid and the big spring migration is going on.








Paddling (kayaking or canoeing) is maybe the best way to explore this unspoiled area. If you are keen about birdwatching you'll see much more birds if you don't scare them with the noise of a boat engine. You'll be rewarded by your effort by getting very close to some unique species of birds.

Like this White Pelican flying just few meters away from your kayak.




Why Camping ? Because accommodation in Danube Delta is (fortunately I would say) concentrated in the few villages. This leads to the alternatives: either walk/kayak around the village , or try to go from one village to another in one day either camp.
Although there are only few places suitable for spending the night camping gives some freedom that nature photographers will definitely appreciate. It'd be such a pity to miss the spectacular pelicans hunting around or a kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) feeding the babies 'cause you to have to leave to rich the next guest-house


But Danube Delta is not only about birds, water and reed. Is also about the inhabitants, them traditions and them tough way life. as soon as the fishing season is open you can meet the fishermen going fishing at 3 a'clock in the morning, before the sun will shine and water will get to warm hiding the fish away in the reed.

Well, if you wake up early, you might see the fishermen coming back from the lakes.





Is it difficult to take pictures from a kayak or canoe ? Well, all I can tell is that is not like using a tripod :D.

But don't worry, you'll soon learn to protect your camera from the waters and to find the maximum stability point that would lead to ..that picture you'll proudly show to all your friends.






Stop paddling, from time to time, before forgetting to walk :)