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Yellowstone
National Park, Winter Wildlife
STL Yellowstone -Feb 6th-13th, '08 (8 days and
7 nights) ( full )
We suggest you arrive in
Bozeman on the 5th, either departing Bozeman late afternoon on the
13th, or early on the 14th.
STL Yellowstone - Feb 14th-21st, '08 (8 days
and 7 nights) ( full )
We suggest you arrive in
Bozeman on the 13th, either departing Bozeman late afternoon on the
21st, or early on the 22nd.
Participation
is limited to five in each session
Join us as we
travel through the interior of majestic Yellowstone National Park
at the peak of the winter season, spending 8 glorious days and 7 nights
photographing big game wildlife and scenic wonders via our privately
chartered 12 passanger Snow Coach and van in Lamar Valley. The wildlife
we expect to see on our journey may include Bison, Big Horn Sheep,
Coyote, Fox, Elk, Otters, Pronghorn, Deer, and Wolves, located in
and among spectacular environmental features and stunning backgrounds.
As with all STL's, this is a workshop, not just a photo tour. "Shoot
the Light" Photographic Instructional Workshops are designed
to enhance your visionary skills, as well as your technical execution.
Special emphasis is placed on creating images with Visual Impact.
Increase your proficiency while using compositional elements and light
to design in-camera images that are a cut above.
Our small group (limited to 5 participants) and private vehicles (12
hrs a field each day) allows us to make the most of each wildlife
encounter. Unlike other photo tours, we have the luxury of staying
on location for extended periods without the pressure of crowds.
Itinerary:
Day One:
Fly to Bozeman, MT and take a shuttle from Bozeman Airport to Mammoth
Hot Springs Hotel in time for dinner. Orientation begins at 7pm, and
we will meet in the hotel lobby. Shuttle is included with workshop
fee.
Day Two and Three:
By privately chartered Snow coach, we begin our adventure traveling
to the Firehole River Basin, Madison River and Geyser Basins, where
we can expect to photograph Bison and Elk among other wildlife.
Day Four:
Travel to Old Faithful area. The thermal areas within the park attract
such wildlife as Elk and Bison We will be spending the next two nights
at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabins.
Day Five:
Hayden Valley and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone offer many wildlife
photo opportunities. These thermal areas provide winter grazing and
warmth for many animals.
Day Six:
Depart Old Faithful area traveling through the park to Mammoth Hot
Springs Hotel. We will stop many times along the way, as many opportunities
will arise for both wildlife and scenery.
Day Seven:
We spend our final day in the park via a privately chartered van photographing
in the wildlife rich Lamar Valley.
Day Eight:
Departure from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel at 8:30am, to Bozeman Airport
Getting there:
It is recommended that you arrive the day before the workshop starts,
spending a night in Bozeman, MT. If you miss the shuttle to Mammoth
you will be required to find your own way at your own expense.
Workshop Fee:
To ensure
the best instruction and experience possible, this workshop will be
limited to a maximum of five participants.
Double Occupancy: $ 3995
Single Occupancy: $ 750.00 additional, advanced notice required upon
booking.advanced notice required upon booking.
Fee Includes: Photographic instruction, 7 nights
accommodations, airport transfers to/from Bozeman Airport to Mammoth
Hot Springs and park use fee, all transportation and luggage transfers
within the park (12 hrs per day in heated 12 Passenger Snow Coach
and Van), box lunches Days 2-6,
Not Included: Airfare to/from Bozeman, MT and meals
other than specified above. Lodging in Bozeman prior to and after
the workshop dates.
Terms: A $1000.00 non-refundable deposit is required
to reserve space, with balance due 90 days before the workshop and
is then non-refundable unless the tour sells out. If we do not receive
your check for the balance on or before the due date, we will try
to fill your spot off the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you
will lose your deposit only.
Booking
and Refund Policy
Please e-mail or include the the following
information with deposit:
1-Workshop Location and Date
2-Your name, address, day/evening phone numbers
For additional information, contact Charles
at -
"Shoot the Light" Instructional
Photographic Workshops
P.O. Box 987
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
tel: 828-891-4982
Contact Chas Here
for further information
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