Oregon Coastal Adventures
Photographic Adventure

With Diane Kelsay and Bob Harvey

Nature Photography Adventures designed
for nature photographers by nature photographers

June 3-8, 2012
Images from past Oregon Coastal Adventures - 5 pages
Grade 2

We have picked some of the best low tides of 2012, a full moon, and the blooming season for wild rhododendrons to go exploring the wildest parts of Oregon's coast, nearby redwood and Douglas fir forests, and rivers.

We'll be there for awesome combinations of light and low tides, 
finding great intertidal life…

Dramatic sunsets…

Intricate patterns in beach sand… 

Wave carved sea stacks and coastal caves…

 

We’ll go out into the forests to experience and photograph the vibrant life of coastal rainforests

Finding bubbling streams…

 

 

We used to call this region home.  We learned the trees and plants of the forest, the rhythms of the natural cycles…  Where to find the best wildflowers in each season…   What the bears eat, and when… and so on…

We know a number of places, secret places away from the crowds, that make for outstanding photographic opportunities.  And, we know how all the great known places perform in each kind of light. 

We are able to respond to changing weather conditions and take you to a great scene that is working.

This odyssey will start and end in Bandon, Oregon, so we can have easy access to great beaches, tide pools, sea stacks, rivers, and trails through redwood and Douglas fir forests.

We'll also have some classroom time to help you rise to the challenges of this exciting environment - and to review and critique your images. 

Costs:  $2,100 double occupancy (check price)
$2,600 single occupancy (check price)

Included in the fee:
Instruction
Quality Lodging
All Breakfasts and Lunches
(dinners with group at your own expense)
Transportation

 

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Suggested Equipment
*A digital SLR capable of manual operation
*Wide angle and telephoto lenses
*Macro capability
*Something to store images in – a notebook computer, a digital wallet - or lots of memory
*Tripod (light enough to carry on a trail)
*Rain jacket, trail shoes, outdoor clothes
*Extra shoes that can get wet for intertidal outings

 

 



         
 

2012

 

Status

 

Yellowstone in Winter
(Three Sessions)

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


Full


Full

Jan
13-20

Jan
21-28

Jan 29 - Feb 5

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... Full

Feb
17 - 27

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!

Full

March 6-17

Galapagos Photography Adventure

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

Full

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! Full April
8-25
Galapagos Photography Adventure Unveiling our new South & East Itinerary.  Amazing wildlife and landscapes!  Some of the most dramatic Galapagos scenery! Full April 15-25
Wine and Waterfalls Let's explore Oregon's wine country, visiting a diverse selection of vineyards that demonstrate the strengths and quality of Oregon's wine regions.  We'll taste and photograph, and take interesting side trips to find photographic opportunities in spring flowers, pristine forests, and amazing waterfalls. Space Available May 26 - June
2

Oregon Coastal Adventures

Join us as we explore our old backyard on the Southern Oregon Coast.  We've timed this adventure around fantastic low tides, a full moon, and the bloom of wild rhododendrons.

Space Available

June
3-8

Glacier Bay Alaska Explorer

Whales, bears, bald eagles, otters, puffins, calving glaciers, sea lions and more.  Join us for this non-stop feeding frenzy of photography!

Limited Space Available

June 24-30

Oregon Cascades and Waterfalls

Let's explore Oregon's waterfall country, capturing exciting images, and learning new techniques made possible by changing technology! Space Available Sept 23-27
Wild Bunch Wild Bunch Rendezvous.  Date and Place available to Wild Bunch members. By Invitation Mid Fall
Wild Bunch in Belize That Wild Bunch is at it again.  Climbing higher and caving deeper in the Mayan sites and wild caves of Belize and Guatemala.  Are you wild enough to join them?  Email and find out! By Invitation Nov 17-25
Costa Rica  We have an exciting new itinerary.  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! Space Available Dec 2-12
         
 

2013

 

Status

 

Yellowstone in Winter
(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

Space Available

Jan
4-11

Jan
12-19

Jan
20-27

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... Limited Space Available Feb
13-24

Iguazú Falls

Come with us to Iguazú Falls on the Argentina/Brazil border, witness one of the most exciting waterfalls in the world, and develop your skills at waterfall photography! Space Available March 21-29
Galapagos Photography Adventure North & West Itinerary.  Amazing opportunities with wildlife above and below water - and scenery - and great geological wonders.  Space Available April
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

Unveiling our new South & East Itinerary.  Amazing wildlife and landscapes!  Some of the most dramatic Galapagos scenery! Space Available April
14-24
Exploring the Peruvian Andes, Land of the Inca 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! Limited Space Available May
17-26
Botswana! The Okavango Delta at the absolutely perfect time.  Victoria Falls.  Chobe National Park.  Safari by Mokoro.  Moremi Game Reserve.  Photography heaven!  And pleasant temperatures to boot! Space Available Aug
19-30
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! Space Available Oct 16-21
Secrets of the Maya Our Belize and Guatemala Adventure explores Mayan sites, rainforest trails, and caves, capturing the Indiana Jones feel of the Mayan highland rainforest. Space Available Nov 23-
Dec 1
         
 

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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