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Yellowstone Spring Photography Workshop
2011
TBA
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Description:
EXPERT
INSTRUCTORS & GUIDES
Nathan
& Linda welcome award-winning nature photographer and author Jim
Clark for a second spring workshop in Yellowstone Park. Jim, a
professional photography instructor for over 30 years, brings his
expertise to Yellowstone for this 5-day nature photography workshop. Jim has taught photography for Great American
Photography Weekend, Horizons Workshops, The Art Wolfe Digital Photography
Center, Mountain Trail Photography, The Adirondack Photography Institute,
and The Mountain Institute. Currently a contributing editor for Outdoor
Photographer magazine and past president of the North American Nature
Photography Association, Jim has published images and articles in numerous
nature and outdoor photography magazines, as well as, authored five books
featuring his photography. His latest book -- The Adventures of Buddy
Beaver," is a children's book that he co-authored/photographed
with his ten year old son, Carson.
THE
TIMING
IS PERFECT
Late
May is a magical time to visit Yellowstone. The hills are green and lush,
the valleys abound with wildlife caring for their young, and mountains
still bear a coating of winter snow. Opportunities for fine images will
include: breath-taking scenery and landscapes, abundant wildlife including
bison, elk, bear, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and a variety of colorful
birds in their breeding plumage. We also visit some famous sites of
Yellowstone’s landscape including the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, the
colorful terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs.
The
Workshop Is
All-Inclusive: Priced
as a
5-day, 4-night package which includes
transportation in our storied "adventure bus," including pick-up and drop-off at the
Bozeman (BZN), Montana, airport, lectures and presentations, park fees, guiding, lodging,
and excellent meals, both picnic-style in the field and indoors. |
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A
Perfect Schedule with Variety:
 Day
1 — Rendezvous with Linda and Nathan between Noon and 1 PM at the
Bozeman airport. Our gathering place at the small airport will be near the large Grizzly Bear bronze sculpture near the baggage claim. We can
make special arrangements to pick up at local hotels prior to the
airport stop, particularly for those arriving prior to the 27th.
Once gathered, we will serve lunch near Bozeman
before we embark for Gardiner, Montana, at the north entrance to
Yellowstone National Park. Our route offers great scenery through
Paradise Valley, a broad river plain sandwiched between towering mountain
ranges. In Gardiner, we will settle in at the Absaroka Lodge overlooking
the Yellowstone River. Dinner in Gardiner will precede an
introductory program and orientation to the workshop.
Day
2 — The first of our next three days will begin with an early morning
departure to capture images of the sunrise at a scenic location. Breakfast and great coffee will be
on-the-go to maximize our opportunities early-on. We plan to travel across
the park's famous Northern Range searching for wildlife en route to our first destination,
the famous Lamar Valley. In Lamar, abundant wildlife makes for great
wildlife landscapes.
Lamar is renowned for sprawling grasslands framed with stunning mountains
where resident wildlife have given rise to comparisons with
Africa’s famous Serengeti plains. Possibly, too, we will  glimpse the
rare grizzly bear and gray wolf, though images of these elusive carnivores
are not easily captured. We will return for lunch mid-day at the Track
Education Center adjacent to our lodge followed by indoor class time with
Jim. After a great dinner we go to Mammoth Hot Springs where grand
travertine terraces are teeming with vibrant colors and intricate
textures.
Day
3 — Another early morning excursion will take us to a great
sunrise location, followed by an encore trip to Lamar Valley for more wildlife
opportunities. An excursion over the mountainous Dunraven Pass takes
us to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone where tremendous views of the rich,
colorful canyon are graced by the enormous 308 foot waterfalls. Lunch will be
on-the-go as we work our way around the northern loop of Yellowstone,
arriving back in Gardiner in the late afternoon. Another indoor
session accompanies dinner in Gardiner.
 Day
4 — Our final early morning departure will take us through the
western portions of the park for wildlife opportunities and thermal
features. Stops along the way
will ensure that a large variety of hot springs and mud pots will be
photographed. These features have given Yellowstone its fame and continue
to inspire visitors that experience these primordial landscapes. Again,
breakfast and lunch is on-the-go to maximize field time. Our return will
be in the late afternoon with a classroom session to follow, and an optional
evening field trip led by Nathan and/or Linda after dinner.
Day
5 — After breakfast we will transport to Bozeman with airport
drop-offs by 10 AM. Please, no flights earlier than 11 AM.
NOTE:
Best-laid plans are always subject to change pending weather, wildlife
sighting opportunities, and/or any unforeseen circumstances. Please bear
with us and remain flexible to better enjoy this experience. If you have
any questions concerning the tentative itinerary, do not hesitate to
contact us!
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 Summary
& Enrollment:
3 Guides: Contributing Editor
for Outdoor Photography magazine, instructor Jim Clark;
Local
wildlife biologists Nathan Varley and Linda Thurston.
Local YNP Outfitter: A Naturalist’s World, LTD.
Group size: 7 to 15
guests.
Price: $1870 per
person based on double occupancy, $200 single room supplement.
Price includes all transportation to/from Bozeman airport
(BZN), lodging, meals, park fees, photography instruction and guide service.
Reservations: Email
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phone or text Nathan at 406 223 2152 Sign up online using credit card
at Yellowstone
Wolf Guides
$500 deposit due at time of
booking, remainder due 30 days prior to trip.
See policies. |
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For reservations,
phone:
406~223~2152
or email
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