TESTIMONIALS
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| "Hi Jim, I just had a wonderful time. The trip just could not have been better, and was so rich on many levels. I really expanded my technical knowledge, along with enjoyment of such incredible beauty……… I just keep thinking of those magnificent mammals staring at us! And as a bonus, the ospreys! The group was fun, and I enjoyed the humor, and also the passion for photography that everyone shared. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, and every meal was delicious. I especially loved the lion paw scallops in Guerrero Negro. Thanks again for going the extra mile for us........I know we all appreciated it. Hasta Luego" Sharon Anthony, Carlsbad, CA |  |
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"Hi Jim, just wanted to let you know again that I had a great time on the trip. You have so much enthusiasm for photography and the culture of Latin America. This will build your business and really the best advertisement is by word of mouth...you can be sure that I will share my enthusiasm also for your photo tours. I really learned so much about photography, the culture of Baja - especially the grey whales and future possible trips. We really learn from each other and your tour was a good place to share ideas, concepts and just have a good time also. I will see you on future trips......now about that after trip party?" Dale Denio, San Diego, CA |
| "It was a great trip! No amount of reading about the Day of the Dead prepared me for the range of emotions of the people or the great attitude they have about death. You are very knowledgeable and you constantly tried to improve the experience when you got new information. I am pleased with my pictures. Really captured a lot of emotions in the cemeteries. Now I want to go see the gray whales!" Gwyn Ellis, Albuquerque, New Mexico |  |
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"I really love all the images and the great memories of all the fun times we had. I can truly say that your Oaxaca trip will go down in my book as one of the best trips I have taken. You made it really enjoyable. You know a lot of the locals and it allowed us to slide right in. The people, the town, you and my fellow shutter bugs made it a blast! I am so glad that I was able to share it with all of you" Tena Cohn, Del Mar, CA. |
| "The trip was well organized, well paced, and flexible - with a great variety of sites (we saw the "must-see" places but so much more). I really enjoyed the people of the Yucatan - I knew that I would enjoy the ruins - but the kindness of the people surprised me. I really liked that you stopped the van and arranged for us to take pictures in the villages." Wille Oelbaum, San Diego, CA |  |
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"Jim - I enjoyed my first visit to Mexico very much and it was made even more pleasurable through your well planned and executed tour. The accommodations and meals complemented the numerous photo ops. And the weather was fully supportive too. Congratulations !!" Ralph Baron, Columbus, New Jersey |
| "The trip was fabulous. I can't even suggest any improvements. The trip was stress-free for me because you knew where to go, restaurants and even the cleanest bathrooms! I really appreciated how you gave pictures from a previous trip out to the folks in Ensenada. That paved the way for us to take more pictures of them plus it just showed what a nice person you are! I definitely will take a longer trip with you in the future!" Lisa Chambers, San Diego, CA |  |
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"Jim, I wanted to tell you thanks for a truly amazing trip last month. Your trip gave me an opportunity to relax, enjoy the adventure and concentrate on my photography. It was obvious you had spent a lot of time traveling in Mexico and specifically in Baja. Catavina was without a doubt the most unique desert environment I've ever experienced. And to think they put such a great little hotel in the middle of it. I could have spent a week there as long as the film supply held out. My trip highlight however was our encounters with the Gray Whales at Laguna Ojo de Liebre. There were times I had to remind myself that I was there to shoot film. I found myself staring in amazement as those huge animals glided past our little boat, seemingly within arms reach." "You made this trip an awesome adventure. Thank you! I will certainly be joining you again on another trip to Baja in the very near future!" Dan Megna, Ramona, CA |
| "I want to thank you for all the effort you put into planning for our Oaxaca trip. The trip was well-organized. You took us to places I never would have found on my own, and I had all the creative freedom I needed. And you got us there at just the right time, for the best light. I enjoyed the hotel on the Zocalo......I just had a great time. I am so pleased with the variety of shots, and am sending copies to many people. Monica, a 17 year old girl from the art school you took us to, e-mails me almost everyday, to practice her English. I'm looking forward to getting together, and sharing our shots. I Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make the CD of our trip. I love the photos that you took of me and the others. I never have pictures of myself, and this will be a nice memory. The trip was way better than I imagined, thanks again for all your efforts." Sharon Anthony, Carlsbad, CA |  |
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"Jim, thank you so much for the exceptional journey to Baja for the wonderful photographic and nature experience. Communing with the whales and their babies plus the rare Catavina desert environment is a bit of heaven on earth. Your knowledge of this region made it so educational and both places are a wonder to behold. I can only hope to experience it with you again one day, once is not enough!" Sharon Murnane, San Diego, CA |
| "Our hotel was very charming! Much better than any chain hotel - nice find!.......The restaurants were much nicer than I expected. Our lunch restaurant (in wine country) was an unexpected surprise in the middle of nowhere!.........The pace of the trip was perfect……I felt very safe with a tour guide who knew the area, and dinner was great!……Jim - really - your attention to detail and preparation time was really great! I've worked for a couple of travel companies and know how much effort it takes!.....The CD was an awesome touch!....Thanks again for a great Baja experience!" Karen Boyle, San Diego, CA |  |
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"The hotel was super clean, I was very impressed!........The flow was good. I got to see more than I expected…..I appreciated your attention to detail: good timing with backlight at the blowhole and the jars. Your knowledge of the area, where to go, etc……..It was everything I had hoped for……Great CD as well, thanks so much……..Loved it and hope to catch up with you in 2005! It was a super great time!" Natalie Evans, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| "Thanks for putting together such a great trip! I am happy that I got to experience some new places and become reacquainted with places I'd seen before. Your willingness to help with photography tips, knowledge of the area and language made the trip really special. And the way you arranged for us to glide back across the border without any wait was awesome! Good work! Thanks again for a terrific trip." Wille Oelbaum, San Diego,CA |  |
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"Jim, I just wanted to thank you again and tell you how impressed I was with our trip. I will definitely recommend your trips to anyone I come across who may be interested (and don't be surprised if I end up on a few more myself). Thanks again and happy shooting in the future!"Joe Italiano San Diego, CA |
| "Hi Jim, thanks for the group photo trip. It was a great trip and you are an excellent guide. You really know your way around Mexico. You steered us safely around the roads and the restaurants, too! May your business prosper!" Nancy Petitti, San Diego, CA |  |
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"Jim, you are doing a great job. I honestly can say that I cannot make suggestions for improvement. Your trips are an excellent way to learn about photography in the field. Thanks again for a great time and tour. Baja is a new and wonderful adventure from now on." Sharon Murnane, San Diego, CA |
| "Thanks for a great trip! And for sending the CD of our trip photos - that was a really nice surprise. Hopefully someday I'll be able to join you on one of the longer tours. Thanks again for the great trip Jim! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures at our image sharing party." Lidija Grazulis, San Diego, CA |  |
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"You are well organized, pleasant to be with, a good host, safety-conscious, informative, and someone that can be trusted. You also treat the Mexican people with respect and you are generous to them - I admire these traits." Mark Owens, Lemon Grove, CAgo, CA |
| "It was a trip which was dynamic and had a good atmosphere in general. I'm not sure that would have been possible with a large group. This was great. You were able to show us a good mix of photographic spots and you were open giving advice. Also I like your approach to your business - well prepared and the follow-up (CD, etc)." Dagmar Meisner, San Diego, CA |  |
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"Jim, Thanks so much for the terrific trip yesterday. Not only did I get to visit interesting new places , but when I get back those black frames, I'll know why they didn't turn out and how to avoid a similar situation in the future. I was really lucky that you noticed what I was doing and gave me some guidance. You are well organized and the trip was well thought out. Thanks again for a great day and all the help!" Willeah Oelbaum, San Diego, CA |
| "Hi Jim, we had a wonderful time last weekend. The trip was interesting, you picked good photography locations, restaurants, & hotel. We learned a lot and enjoyed everything that we did. We get our pictures tomorrow-can't wait!" Joan Patton, Racine, Wisconsin |  |
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"I had a good time, too. It was the right mix of being laid back yet having direction. You were decisive but got a consensus from the group. It was fun to see another part of Mexico. The CD you sent was a very nice surprise!" Debbie Jezior, San Diego, CA |
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"Thanks for a great time in Baja yesterday; we both had a lot of fun and enjoyed the trip very much. You kept the pace going well, and I enjoyed the information regarding the various locations. The trip was entertaining, relaxing, informative, and fun." Nevah Bartram, Encinitas, CA "Hello Jim, I had a good time on your last trip. Everything was well planned and I found the trip enjoyable and interesting. Thanks." Richard Ybarra, San Diego, CA |
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"It was a good experience. I enjoyed sharing your enthusiasm of Baja and look forward to more times!" Dale Denio, San Diego, CA "I liked being in good locations and enjoying wonderful scenery and delicious food! Many thanks for the wonderful trip. I did enjoy it very much." Raini Mahiddin, San Diego, CA |
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"I loved being able to experience and photograph a new place in a comfortable environment. I learned new ways to photograph different objects. Thank you." Sheri Dolinsky, Lemon Grove, CA "Thanks for everything Jim. I had a great time and got some fantastic photos." Joe Italiano, San Diego, CA "Thanks again for a FUN, great trip." Robin Varnet, Temecula, CA |
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"Jim, your Ensenada photo tour was terrific. I had a lot of fun and learned a great deal." Bob Cameron, La Jolla, CA "Jim, It was a fun trip. You are a good-natured companion. I'm sure everyone enjoyed themselves as much as I did." Darlene Ashley, Carlsbad, CA "Awesome trip! I would love to try and do another one next year!" Giles Pettifor, San Diego, CA |
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"The mail-carrier just delivered your packet from the Tecate trip. You are such a class act! The CD is wonderful." Willeah Oelbaum, San Diego, CA "Wow, awesome CD cover, once again I am so impressed with your many talents. Thanks so much!" Sharon Murnane, San Diego, CA |
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