Yellowstone in Winter Photography Tour with Diane Kelsay and Bob Harvey at NaturePhotographyAdventures.com

All 3 January 2012 Programs (Full)
January 4-11, 2013 (Space Available), January 12-19, 2013 (Full)
January 20-27, 2013 (Space Available, Full Moon)

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in our 2013 Yellowstone in Winter Adventure
- or to join a waitlist for 2012

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Our adventures are worth waiting for - we're often "full" for adventures for the next few months. Is it better to go with whoever is available now? Or to wait and share the trail with us? See some of the things that make our Yellowstone Winter Adventure great!

Gallery of Images from Past Adventures
10 pages of images!

Fire and Ice Scrapbook

Participant Images

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Yellowstone in winter is a photographer's paradise and we will once again lead Xanterra's Yellowstone Fire and Ice Winter Photography Tour, an adventure designed to maximize nature photography opportunities - with a focus on wildlife, winter, and the thermal features that make Yellowstone famous. Crystalline snow sparkles in the winter sun as a foreground to magnificent waterfalls, steamy geysers, and stately wildlife. Hoar and rime frost line trees and shrubs near many of the hot pools.

Bison wander the valleys and geyser basins. And there are many fewer people in the park. We love the photographic opportunities and the sense of adventure of traveling in snow coaches.

Join a small group of avid photographers and nature buffs as we slip into snow coaches and enter the magical world of Yellowstone in the winter. We’ll travel over the snow on Yellowstone’s roads in Xanterra's newest snow coaches to see wildlife such as elk, bison, eagles, and coyotes. We will be guided by Xanterra's licensed and permitted guides who are both skilled at getting us through the challenges of winter and teaching us about the natural history of the park.

We’ll visit geyser basins covered with snow and ice to watch eruptions and marvel at beautiful hot springs.

We’ll peer into canyons at Yellowstone’s magnificent
waterfalls, cascading among snow and ice.

Nights will be spent in Yellowstone National Park lodges at Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs – talking photography and recounting the adventures.

Winter can create varied light conditions – from bright direct sun to heavy overcast with falling snow. We’ve endured bitter cold and heavy snow. But the reward has always been some breathtaking moments when you can’t possibly make pictures as fast as your eyes find them.

The basic itinerary for the Fire and Ice program calls for the first two nights at Mammoth Hot Springs, then three nights at Snow Lodge (next to Old faithful), and then back to Mammoth for another two. The January 13-20 Adventure will deviate slightly from this schedule.

Travel into the park’s interior will be by snow coach. We will also venture into the Lamar Valley to photograph wildlife in conventional vans.

Xanterra has worked out a voucher system for meals (breakfasts and lunches). Some dinners included.

The program includes an opening night presentation on the challenges of winter photography in Yellowstone. It will also include an evening of illustrated lectures on photographic technique.

Cost per person (2012):

Single Occupancy $3,355.00 + tax and fees

Double Occupancy $2,979.00 + tax and fees
The workshop will begin and end in Mammoth Hot Springs, WY
Cost includes all lodging, guided outings, van transportation, service charges.
Cost includes round group trip transportation from the Bozeman, MT airport (you'll need to arrange your arrival time to meet a schedule). You can also drive directly to Mammoth Hot Springs from the North (roads are kept open year round)
Cost includes breakfasts and lunches (voucher card), some dinners on your own
Participants must be in good health, capable of walking and carrying photo gear over ice and through snow, and be willing to try new things.
Minimum enrollment = 6
Maximum enrollment = 14
To reserve your space or join a waitlist in case vacancies develop, please fill out this form.
We ask that you be serious about your commitment to attend the program when you fill out the form.

We’ll use our photographic experience in Yellowstone and that of our dedicated guide and snow coach driver to pick each day’s itinerary and strategize how to deal with the weather and light conditions.

What makes our
Yellowstone Winter Photography Adventure better?

We lodge inside Yellowstone so that we can maximize our time photographing - and spend less time going in and out of the park.
We have 1 photographer guide and 1 interpretive guide for each snow coach - and a maximum of 7 participants in each coach.
We have been photographing Yellowstone professionally for more than 20 years - in all seasons - and we know what works, where, in each weather situation.
We follow a flexible schedule - seizing the opportunities presented by weather and wildlife action.
We balance our photography time among wildlife, waterfalls, thermal features, and winter scenery/landscapes.

A complete preparation mailing will be sent to those who sign up for the program.



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	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	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

Home	Our Workshops

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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