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MV Samba,
our Galapagos Adventure Boat
About
Diane Kelsay
About
Bob Harvey
About
Juan Manuel Salcedo
Nature Photography Adventures
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 as passionate as you about creating outstanding photo art.

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!

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).

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”.

Diane and Bob lead each group of 10-12 photographers on a one or two week adventure – creating really good ratios between photography guide/instructors and photographers.  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 them both “get the shot” and grow their skills in this exciting environment.

  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 that 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 the island life with!
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.
 

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 for each outing

  • Small group on small yacht, rather than small group on large yacht with a lot of people

  • Great boat for working with scenery, whale and dolphin sightings

  • Snorkel gear provided (won’t take up space in your bags)

  • Great facility for downloading, recharging, comparing images, talking photography

  • We’re passionate about the Galapagos – and about Galapagos conservation

You’ll be traveling and designing images with a group of avid photographers that have 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.

Galapagos Home 2011 NW Galapagos Adventure 2012 15 day Galapagos Adventure 2012 NW Galapagos Adventure 2012 SE Galapagos Adventure Map of our Adventure Routes in the Galapagos Gallery of Galapagos Images Dare to Compare MV Samba,
our Galapagos Adventure Boat
About
Diane Kelsay
About
Bob Harvey
About
Juan Manuel Salcedo
Nature Photography Adventures

 



         
 

2010

     

Yellowstone in Winter
(2 Sessions)

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

Complete

Complete

Jan 2-9

Jan 10-17

Costa Rica 

Birds and butterflies, monkeys and tree frogs, rainforests and volcanoes, coffee plantations and canopy trails...  Our Costa Rica adventure is filled with great photographic opportunities in a variety of ecosystems...

Complete

Jan 26 - Feb 4

Tanzania
Photography Safari

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...

Complete

Feb 20 -
Mar 2

Galapagos
Photography Adventure

We have arranged an itinerary that takes us away from the crowds to the little visited islands in search of close up encounters with a great diversity of wildlife.. Complete May 16-29

Mastering Photography Techniques Classroom Workshop

It's time to cut through the voodoo and take control of your camera.  Give us three days and we'll send you home armed with knowledge, unafraid of making your own decisions in the field, and prepared to follow those decisions into the digital darkroom. Space Available Sept 17-19

Southwest Sun, Shadows, Sandstone, & Slot Canyons!

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!

Full

Sept 20-25

Designing Images Classroom Workshop

Join us for some serious lectures on Image Design, focusing on the techniques and tools you can use to improve your images in the field and in the digital darkroom.  We'll highlight the new tools in PhotoShop CS5 that relate to image design.  Based near Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Space Available

Oct 7-10

Wild Bunch in Belize

Wild Bunch 
A group of "more adventurous" photographers will explore caves, Mayan sites, rainforest trails...

Full

Nov 5-14

         
 

2011

     

Yellowstone in Winter
(2 Sessions)

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

Full

Jan 2-9

Jan 10-17

Costa Rica  

Birds and butterflies, monkeys and tree frogs, rainforests and volcanoes, coffee plantations and canopy trails...  Our Costa Rica adventure is filled with great photographic opportunities in a variety of ecosystems... Limited
Space Available

Jan 30 - Feb 8

Tanzania
Photography Safari

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... Space Available

Feb
16-26

Argentina's Iguazú Falls
and Peninsula Vald
és

New Adventure
Combine a waterfall photography extravaganza with a million penguins - and throw in an up-close and personal séance with 40 or 50 of your new best elephant seal friends...
Full

Mar
19-29

Oregon Wine Country New Adventure
We'll taste and photograph our way through Oregon's wine country, finding spring growth in the vineyards, gushing waterfalls, rich pinots, and vibrant flowers.
Space Available

May
15-22

Galapagos Photography Adventure

We'll unveil our new Galapagos North & West Itinerary with this adventure!  Count on great wildlife, above and below water! Space Available

June
5-15

Kenya Wildlife Safari

New Adventure
Lions and giraffes and rhinos!  And unique cultural encounters!  All culminating in the Maasai Mara to experience the great migration crossing the river!
Space Available

Sept
17-28

India

New Adventure
Pushkar Camel Fair, Taj Mahal, Tigers, Delhi, Jaipur, the Amber Fort, Fatipur Sikri - a fun mix of nature and culture and photography!
Space Available

Nov
3-18

Secrets of Belize Our Belize Adventure explores Mayan sites, rainforest trails, and caves, capturing the Indiana Jones feel of this uniquely protected small country in Central America! Space Available

Dec
3-11

         
 

2012

     

Yellowstone in Winter
 

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

Jan 7-14

Costa Rica 

Birds and butterflies, monkeys and tree frogs, rainforests and volcanoes, coffee plantations and canopy trails...  Our Costa Rica adventure is filled with great photographic opportunities in a variety of ecosystems... Space Available

Jan 28 - Feb 6

Tanzania
Photography Safari

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... Space Available

Feb
15 - 25

Patagonia

New Adventure
Explore southern Chile and Argentina finding huge glaciers, Torres del Paine, condors, guanacos, Tierra del Fuego and scenery that will simply amaze you!

Join the list of interested parties

March

Galapagos Photography Adventure

North & West Itinerary.  Amazing opportunities with wildlife above and below water - and scenery - and great geological wonders. 

Space Available

April
8-18

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
8-25
Galapagos Photography Adventure Unveiling our new South & East Itinerary.  Amazing wildlife and landscapes!  Some of the most dramatic Galapagos scenery! Space Available April 15-25

Morocco

New Adventure
Join us for a cultural photography adventure in this magic land on the crossroads of history.  We'll explore tanneries and markets, architecture and cuisine, and venture into the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara!

Space Available

Apr 30 - May 12

Alaska Bears

New Adventure
Bears catching salmon in waterfalls in Katmai National Park!  Need we say more?

Join the list of interested parties

July

Ancient Lands
and Native Spirits of Peru

Explore the Andes with a focus on the Inca and Quechua!  Ample time in Machu Picchu and other Inca sites! Space Available

Summer

         
  Future Dates    
Borneo New Adventure Join the list of interested parties 2013
  Greek Isles New Adventure Join the list of interested parties 2013
  Antarctica New Adventure Join the list of interested parties Feb 2014
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