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2014 Full ----Reserving Space for April 2015 (11 Day) and April 2016 (16 Day) Now
Note: These Adventures fill early - and they are worth the wait!
There is a substantial discount for early signups!
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Join us for the Best Galapagos Photography Tour, led by professional nature photographers Diane Kelsay and Bob Harvey, who guide nature photography adventures all year all around the planet. This isn't just a Galapagos cruise that invites you to bring cameras - it's a Galapagos photography adventure designed by nature photographers for nature photographers - and led by photographers passionate as you about creating outstanding photo art.
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The Galapagos Islands are, without doubt, one of the premiere places on the planet to get up close with cameras to an exciting array of amazing animals. And we've put together what we believe is the best photographic adventure in the Galapagos.
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There are a lot of Galapagos cruises - so it's a pretty big statement to say "the best photographic adventure in the Galapagos." Prove it.
We start with the MV Samba, a small elegant vessel with 7 comfortable cabins, a great galley, crew, and a large area of open deck (important for photographing whales, dolphins, and scenery).
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Juan Salcedo, Samba's chief guide, has secured an ideal itinerary for nature photography. We have a wonderful selection of islands, great trails on those islands, and landing times that coincide with good light and great wildlife activity. And we stay ashore much longer than the average Galapagos cruise group - taking our time to work the opportunities and let "nature perform".
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Diane and Bob lead each group of 10-12 photographers on a one or two week adventure amongst the islands - creating really good rations between photography guide/instructors and participants. We'll help you understand the photographic challenges of each landing - in addition to working with Juan to get you to great opportunities in great light. We're skilled at working with photographers of all abilities - helping you both "get the shot" and grow your skills in this exciting environment. |
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The Galapagos visitor count went from 2,000 in the 60s to 150,000 today. To manage impacts to this remarkable ecosystem, visitors are only allowed on a few trails spread out over the 60 islands. Shore time is limited to daylight hours. And each boat has to stick to a specific itinerary, built in advance, to keep the visits spread out across the islands.
When you choose a boat, check its itinerary - even more important than the on-board amenities. |
Juan is a great naturalist guide - and a good photographer himself. He is great at helping participants sit quietly and let the animals go about their lives in ways that create fantastic compositional opportunities. He's also a wealth of knowledge and very good at explaining complex natural processes in ways we can all understand. Your non-photographer travel partner will not feel impatient with our photographic group when he/she has this walking encyclopedia to discuss marine and island life with! |
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Back on the Samba, each cabin has ample electricity for downloading and charging. And, it's customary for those on board to gather in the salon to compare images and discuss technique. A large flat screen enables us to see images as a group and for the instructors/guide to give lectures and orientations.
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Why is this the best Galapagos Photography Trip?
- Sailings timed for great natural events
- Excellent collection of island stops
- Landings timed for photographic opportunities
- More time ashore
- Photography guides who are strong photographers and great teachers
- Best photo guide to group size ratio
- Superior naturalist guide
- Better preparation with each outing
- Small group on small yacht, rather than small group on a large yacht with a lot of non-photographers
- Great boat for working with scenery, whale and dolphin sightings
- Snorkel gear provided free (won't take up space in your travel bags)
- Great facility for downloading, recharging, comparing images, talking photography
- We're passionate about the Galapagos - and about Galapagos conservation
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You'll be traveling and designing images with a group of avid photographers that has joined Diane Kelsay and Bob Harvey to explore nature photography destinations around the planet. These people are welcoming of newcomers - and quite typically stay in touch with each other long after the adventure.
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2013
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Iceland
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We will explore Southern Iceland, photographing volcanic and thermal features, great landscapes, waterfalls, and glaciers. |
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June 19-27 |
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Wild Bunch
in Iceland
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We'll head into ice caves and tackle challenging trails in our quest for exciting images in Southern Iceland. |
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June 28 - July 7 |
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The Okavango Delta at absolutely the perfect time. Victoria Falls. Chobe National Park. Safari by Mokoro. Moremi Game Reserve. Photography heaven. And pleasant temperatures to boot!
1 Space for a single woman (to share with another single woman) - Contact Us |
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Aug 19-30 |
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Join us for six full days of guided photography outings as we explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We've timed this adventure for fall colors, full moon, rutting elk, and feasting bears! We'll present a mixture of landscape, wildlife, and thermal feature photography opportunities. |
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Sep 15-21 |
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Monument Valley, Mystery Valley, Antelope Canyon and more - as we explore the red rocks and strong light of this magic land of Navajo and Anasazi! |
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Oct 16-21 |
2014
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Explore Yellowstone's winter wonderland by snow coach, capturing images of pristing winter scenes, abundant wildlife, and exciting thermal features... |
Limited Space Available |
Jan 13-19 |
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Jan 20-26 |
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Jan 27 - Feb 2 |
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Join us for a photographic exploration of the Pacific-facing rainforests, cloud forests, and coastal mangrove wetland forests - and all the great species that live there! Think birds, reptiles, monkeys, frogs, butterflies, leaf cutter ants - and more! |
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Feb 13-23 |
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Explore southern Chile and Argentina, finding huge glaciers, Fitzroy massif, Torres del Paine, condors, guanacos and scenery that will simply amaze you! |
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March 4-16 |
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Our Extended Itinerary featuring 13 days in the Galapagos! This itinerary is to die for - or evolve from! Life changing experiences and many many great photography opportunities. |
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April 6-21 |
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Join us for a mentally and creatively stimulating exploration of the past 10,000 years in Turkey. We'll visit the amazing Cappadocia region with underground dwellings, Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) and the land of Greek and Roman cities along the Agrean Sea! |
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May 2-15 |
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Dunes! Endless landscape photography! Coast with dunes and dolphins - all in the same shot! The Himba! Elephants in the desert! Wrap it up at the AfriCat Foundation! |
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Aug 17-28 |
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Our Belize and Guatemala Adventure explores Mayan sites, rainforest trails, and caves, capturing the Indiana Jones feel of the Mayan highland rainforest. |
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Nov 8-16 |
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Kruger, Sabi Sands, Panorama Route, Blythe River Canyon, Swaziland, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, penguins, and Cape Wineries! What an improbable mix of photography opportunities! |
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Dec 1-15 |
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2015
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Timed to meet the great migration in the Serengeti, our safari takes you to some of the great parks and protected areas in northern Tanzania in search of lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetah, hyenas... |
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Feb 11-22
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We have woven together a tapestry of nature, Incan archaeology, and Quechua culture into an amazing photographic journey through the Andes. Join us as we create art in Machu Picchu and other great Inca sites - and learn as we explore. |
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Mar 2-11
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We'll explore a South and East itinerary among the Galapagos Islands, photographing waved albatross, giant tortoises, sea turtles, marine iguanas, land iguanas, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. We'll explore exciting landscape photography opportunities including Kicker Rock and Bartolomé, Join us! |
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April 12-22 |
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Join us as we explore the Pyrenees Mountains along Spain's border with France. We'll find beautiful mountain scenes intermixed with historic structures. Then, we'll slip down into the Rioja wine district - to photograph harvest and explore historic monasteries. |
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2016
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Our Extended Itinerary featuring 13 days in the Galapagos! This itinerary is to die for - or evolve from! Life changing experiences and many many great photography opportunities. |
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April 3-18 |
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