Antarctica Photography Adventure

 
2014 - January

Grade 2

Join Diane Kelsay and Bob Harvey for a photography cruise to Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia in January 2014.

 

We’ve been working, quietly, for some time to put together an Antarctica Photography Adventure – custom built to address the needs and wants of photographers, with important photographic opportunities at the Falklands and South Georgia. 

Here is where we are:

 

We’ve picked the Plancius as our ship of choice – it provides us with a great itinerary and a balance between amenities and prices.  It will sleep 112 passengers – smaller than many – and will enable us to feel like we are not a few amongst many. 

Most importantly we can build a group within the group on the Plancius and have our own guides and landing vessels – and we can move at “photographers’ paces” when we go ashore.  We’ll also have access to rooms where we can talk photography – perhaps even go through some PowerPoint shows to build skills.

The Plancius has not yet posted dates for 2014.  We will be taking the very first dates in 2014 – even if they start the last couple of days of 2013.  That gets us to Antarctica just as more parts of the continent are opening up for our explorations – but before the ice gets “too” covered with droppings (distracts in the photos). 

We have attached an itinerary that will be very much like the one we will follow.  You’ll note that we have good opportunities in both the Falklands and South Georgia.  We felt that if we were all making this long journey (once in most of our lives) we ought to get the most opportunity out of it!  We think you’ll enjoy the itinerary that we’ve selected.

On the Plancius, we selected “twin window cabins” for our standard – but you can upgrade or go more budget, depending on your circumstances.  We are not all tied to the same level of room.

 

We are giving you the details we have, before dates and prices have been totally finalized, because it takes time to block space and arrange finances for a major adventure like the Antarctica Photography Adventure. 

We have been working with Southern Explorations to craft this custom adventure.  We will, as always, work with you to prepare both personal and camera gear for the adventure – and to provide you with great preparation materials to ready you for this adventure of a lifetime.

 

More on the Plancius

Our itinerary (Draft)

Prices and Terms

Status: We are close to filling one landing craft

 

 

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Images on this page
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2012

 

Status

 

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2

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2013

 

Status

 

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(3 Sessions)

Explore Yellowstone's winter wonderland by snow coach, capturing images of pristine winter scenes, abundant wildlife, and exciting thermal features... Space Available

Full

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20-27

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13-24

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7-17
Galapagos Photography Adventure Our Combined Itinerary featuring 15 days in the Galapagos!  This itinerary is to die for - or evolve from!  Life changing experiences and many many great photography opportunities! Space Available April
7-24

Galapagos Photography Adventure

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14-24
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2014

Status  
Antarctica New Adventure
Join us for an exciting exploration of Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia Island. 
We are close to filling one landing craft Jan  2014
Patagonia Explore southern Chile and Argentina finding huge glaciers, Torres del Paine, condors, guanacos, Tierra del Fuego and scenery that will simply amaze you! Space Available March 5-16
Galapagos Photography Adventure North & West Itinerary.  Amazing opportunities with wildlife above and below water - and scenery - and great geological wonders.  Space Available April
6-16
Galapagos Photography Adventure Our Combined Itinerary featuring 15 days in the Galapagos!  This itinerary is to die for - or evolve from!  Life changing experiences and many many great photography opportunities! Space Available April
6-23
Galapagos Photography Adventure Unveiling our new South & East Itinerary.  Amazing wildlife and landscapes!  Some of the most dramatic Galapagos scenery! Space Available April
13-23

Links to Galleries
from Past Photography Adventures

Galapagos 2010 Tanzania
Yellowstone in Winter Peru
Costa Rica Secrets of the Maya
Iguazú Falls Oregon Coast
Southwest 2008 Tanzania
 
Adventure Scrapbooks Participant Galleries
Yellowstone in Winter Yellowstone in Winter
Costa Rica Iguazú Falls
  Tanzania
  Costa Rica
 

Contact Information

Diane Kelsay
PO Box 1900
Ava, MO 65608

417 683 6881
diane@naturephotographyadventures.com

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