Places are going fast for the first Worldwide InstaMeet in Lanzarote on 23rd April

Do you love taking photographs of breath-taking landscapes and natural beauty? If so we have some exciting news for you! On Saturday 23rd April the Worldwide Instameet 13 is taking place in Lanzarote, the first to happen on the island. This is an event in which tens of thousands of people right across the world will be meeting up to take photographs during the weekend of April 22nd - 24th.

During these meet ups those passionate about photography and Instagram will take photos and videos together, and share tips and tricks. We think it is great that the event will be taking place this year in Lanzarote, as it is an excellent opportunity to get together with friends, make new friends and have fun taking photos of the stunning landscape of Lanzarote. This will be a great showcase for the island we all love, offering great publicity.

A photo posted by Simon Turkas (@simonturkas) on Mar 7, 2016 at 12:03pm PST

This year's Worldwide Instameet 13 is also happening at the same time as Earth Day 2016 (April 22nd), so in a blog post by Instagram the company added:

"And since Worldwide InstaMeet 13 falls on Earth Day (April 22), spend the weekend celebrating the wonder and beauty of our planet together. This event is also an opportunity to get together and give back. For those inspired to include a public service element to their InstaMeet, use the #LifeOnEarthWWIM13 hashtag to share and explore the many ways the Instagram community gives back during the weekend."

For such a small island with a relatively tiny population, there are a large number of amazing photographers, one of which, Siboney Tabares King, we have written a blog post about before. It will be great to see so many talented photographers meeting up, and showing the stunning natural beauty of Lanzarote in their own unique way, through the social medium of Instagram. 

The InstaMeet in Lanzarote has been organised by Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo (CACT Lanzarote) who have kindly funded the entrance to the Montañas del Fuego and tickets on the tour bus around this stunning volcanic area.

Hasta el infinito en #MontañasdelFuego #Timanfaya #Lanzarote #CACTLanzarote ¡Te esperamos! #Volcano #amazing #nature #InstaLove #MadeInCanarias #Canarias #CanariasViva #Ig_Lanzarote

A photo posted by CACT Lanzarote (@cact_lanzarote) on Feb 23, 2016 at 12:02pm PST

The organisation has been done in collaboration with:
•  @Jose_BodyBoard
•  @IG_Lanzarote
• @CarmenMartin
• @Yakito_Cabrera

Event Itinerary:

9:45 to 10:00 meeting at the entrance to the Montañas del Fuego booth, walk up to Islote de Hilario, restaurant El Diablo.

10:15 to 11:15 guided tour bus around the Montañas del Fuego

11:15 to 12:15 outdoor visit of the Montañas del Fuego

12:30 to 15:00 lunch in Teleclub Masdache. IMPORTANT this lunch must be booked separately up until the 19th April here: https://www.ticketea.com/entradas-comida-grupo-instameet-lanzarote/

16:00 to 18:00 photo shoot at the Montañas del Cuervo

This event is proving very popular and with just two weeks left to go spaces are filling up fast. There are already around 60 people registered to go, and only around 35 tickets left at the time of writing. To avoid missing out on this excellent and free photographic event, make sure to register here: https://www.ticketea.com/entradas-world-wide-instameet-13-lanzarote/. We are really looking forward to going ourselves and to seeing you all there. You can also follow the LBRA on Instagram where we post daily photos of Lanzarote.

Spotlight on talent in Lanzarote: Photographer and Filmmaker Siboney Tabares King

1. How long have you been taking photos and making videos and what first made you interested in them? 

I have been taking photos since I got my first camera when I was about 10! I have always loved the way you can capture one moment of your life and have it forever.

 

2. What makes Lanzarote a good location for those interested in photography/film-making?

 

Lanzarote is a great location for photographing/filming; we have so many different places to photograph! I think that is what makes lanzarote special: you can either photograph a sunny white sand beach, or a not-so-normal black sand beach, or even an out of this world lava field! We have an awesome sky for night time photography too!

 

3. Where is your favourite part of Lanzarote for photos/videos?

 

 I love the cliff of  Famara and also Los Hervideros.

 

4. Which photo or video that you've made are you most proud of and why? 

 

Well, I think one of my favourite videos is, of course ¨The Unseen Lanzarote¨!





I also love all of my light painting photographs, especially the ones inside caves, like this one:

 

5. After the success of your amazing video "The Unseen Lanzarote" what have you got planned for 2016?

 I plan ¨The Unseen, part two¨ and also a night time lapse video of the stars!

Curioso como se aprecia la baja de La Santa perfectamente! 😱😍😱#lanzarote #dji #canarias #surf #sea #dron #drone 🌴 @djiglobal @turismolzt

A video posted by Siboney Tabares King (@sibotk) on Jan 19, 2016 at 1:39pm PST

We would like to say a big thanks to Sibo for taking the time to answer our questions, and for sharing with us his amazing videos and photographs. As you can probably tell Lanzarote is an incredible place to visit or live if you are a photographer or filmmaker.

If you would like to find out more about Sibo's work then make sure to check out his brand new website: sibotk.com/

Also make sure to follow him on social media to keep up to date with all his new content:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Flickr
• YouTube
• Twitter  

In the future we plan to interview other talented photographers, filmmakers, artists, musicians etc. from Lanzarote in order to highlight the amazing talent that exists on this tiny but incredible island! If you are interested in being featured on our blog or know of anyone who should then leave a comment below or contact via Facebook or Twitter. 

An End of Year Thank You from Founder and President of the LBRA, Daniel Trigg

"It seems incredible that another year has almost passed and Christmas is once again upon us. It’s been an extremely busy year and as ever December is a hectic month for us. As always our members are our number one priority and we continually work hard to look after your interests. The LBRA was established as an association to work for and support its members, and to help and assist them on a daily basis whatever their needs. As an association we are a collective of like minded people who can share knowledge and information and whose aim is to work together as a united group for the benefit of Lanzarote and its future.

As the year draws to an end I like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members for being part of the association and for your continued support. I am pleased to report that with your support the LBRA, as well as being the only official association for Europeans on the island, remains one of the largest. It has been a good year and one with more highs than lows. We are extremely proud to have been awarded a contract from the Cabildo, working on the promotion of Lanzarote. We also secured a contract with Teguise Ayuntamiento, and now work with them on a weekly basis providing translations and assistance for non Spanish speakers and helping in other general areas. We are at present in talks with other Ayuntamiento’s and associations and hope to be able to bring you news of further contracts in 2016.

I should also like to thank my team at the association, particularly Silvia and Rita, and to the member representatives for the work and support they give. My family play an important part in supporting me and allowing me time away from my own businesses to concentrate on association matters, and for that I am grateful and thankful. When I formed the association in 2008 after many years of planning and work, it was my wish to be able to help others and I feel that this has now been successfully achieved. The association as you will be aware is now a respected “member” of the community and is acknowledged by all the authorities and I hope that makes you feel as proud as it does me to be part of our organisation.

Our members are the most important part of the organisation, and our commitment is to work hard on your behalf and take care of your interests. As always our overall objective is to continually increase tourism, improve the facilities, standards and services that the island has to offer, and to support and create unity in the community. We have the knowledge, capabilities, enthusiasm and dedication to work on your behalf and with your support we will continue to do so. Best wishes Daniel Trigg (President Lanzarote Business and Residents Association)"

Once again from everyone involved in the running of the LBRA, we would like to say a big thank you to all of our members and to anyone who has supported us during the year. This year has been excellent for the organisation in many ways, and we hope to continue with our success in 2016. We are sure that with all the excellent support we receive from our members, the public and the Cabildo of Lanzarote, next year the Lanzarote Business and Residents Association can achieve even more!

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You've Probably Never Seen Lanzarote Like This Before!

Lanzarote is an amazing island of contrasts. You have the bright blue ocean and sky, the golden yellow sandy beaches, and the black lava fields that cover much of the island. It is an amazing and unique place, that millions of tourists love to visit each year. Many of them come here to enjoy these aspects of the island just mentioned as it is the perfect place to come and escape from the stresses of 'normal life'. 

 

The Canary Islands are often classed as having "the best climate in the world" and a lot of this is down to the year round sun and few rainy days. Much of the interior of Lanzarote is quite a barren landscape, due to the lack of rainfall throughout most of the year. The majority of Lanzarote's tourists come from the UK and Germany, where they experience enough rain to last a lifetime in one year. It is a welcome relief to stay in a place where you can literally sunbathe all holiday.

Contrary to what some people might believe though, it does actually rain sometimes, and when it does it can be torrential. This can be disruptive, but many of the locals love the rain as it is great for the crops that are grown here. It also transforms the island, especially in the north. The hills and fields are transformed from a dull brown with little to no plant life, to a verdant green. It is quite amazing what a couple of days of rain can achieve here. 

 

Around a month ago there were several days of torrential rain which was unusual for that time of year. Since then though much of the island remains green and full of life! If you explore the countryside especially near to Haria and other towns and villages of the north you could think you are in a completely different place. You've probably never seen Lanzarote like this before!

 

There are grassy fields and hills that look like they could be in the UK or mainland Europe. It is the palm trees and bright blue sky that will remind you that you're somewhere more tropical.  Lanzarote is an amazing place any time of the year, but the rain has really brought it to life, and perhaps made it even more beautiful (if that is possible)! 

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(Photo Credit: Simon Turkas)