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AWESOME ALBERTA!
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS PHOTO ADVENTURE Come join Nature’s Photo Adventures for a wonderful photographic journey through some of the most rugged and beautiful terrain in Canada. Our extensive knowledge and photographic experience will be shared with you in small group settings for personal and educational instruction. Alberta is home to more than 500 species of wildlife. They occupy the six natural regions of the province - boreal forests, mountains, foothills, parklands, and grasslands and the small area of the Canadian Shield in the extreme northeastern corner of the province. Don’t miss this spectacular opportunity to photograph some of the most amazing wildlife and inspiring landscapes that Canada has to offer. PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES Keep your eyes open and ears alert because you are more than likely going to see an abundance of wildlife on this workshop. Most commonly spotted are deer, Big Horn Sheep, elk, and black bears. To ensure your safety we do not feed the wildlife and keep a safe distance when taking pictures. Though the animals seem tame, they still show aggressive territorial behaviors especially during mating season. Animals that frequent the park include: Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Cougars, Coyotes, Foxes and Wolves. On this workshop we will be focusing on photographing Elk in rut and the beautiful black bear in their natural habitat going about their daily lives of foraging for food and raising their young. Depending on the food supply and the berry crop, we should have multiple opportunities to photograph this awesome creature. Other species that we will likely see and photograph will include Bighorn Sheep, moose and possibly wolves. We will also be taking a day trip to a little known place where it is a very high probability that we will get up close and personal with Mountain Goats against spectacular backdrops. Along with the Mountain Goats we should also see and photograph Pikas and Marmots. We will be visiting one of the lesser known and travelled National Parks for our workshop. Just as beautiful and productive as Jasper with awe inspiring landscapes including shining glaciers, snow capped mountains, crystal blue lakes, sprawling evergreen forests and towering waterfalls. Our guide for this trip has a lifetime of experience within this area and will take us to all of the best locations for photography. On this photo adventure we will focus on photographing the following species: Elk in Rutting Season (September) – Join us to witness what has been called "Alberta's most spectacular watchable wildlife ritual". Each fall in Waterton Lakes National Park. More than 1,000 elk come out of the mountains from as far away as Montana to converge as one huge herd for their autumn mating ritual. What makes this event so special is that you can watch it happen right in front of your eyes and photograph these incredible animals up close! Black Bears – Accessible in their natural environment like nowhere else in Canada! See them with their cubs foraging and frolicking amongst the flowers and bushes. Bighorn Sheep – One of the finest places on earth to photograph Bighorn Sheep in their natural surroundings Moose – Capture this beast of the forest in awesome settings from lake edges to forest edges and in colorful fields. Spruce Grouse – Highly likely to see and photograph (territorial displays and aggression during the June workshop). Deer – The deer in this area are beautiful in the fall and there are fawns in June. Wolves – Not a high probability, but knowing you might see or hear them is awesome. Pikas and Marmots - cute little mammals that are very photogenic! KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES On this photo adventure participants will focus on the following learning objectives:
LOGISTICS This workshop/tour is limited to 6 participants to ensure the best photographic opportunities and instruction possible. We will be meeting at Waterton Lakes National Park which is located 270 km south of Calgary, Alberta, and 130 km Southwest of Lethbridge, Alberta. You will need to rent a vehicle if you are flying in. During the workshop we will car pool for travel between destinations.Please email us with any questions regarding transportation to this workshop. Price:
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PAY IN $USD PAY IN $CAD Please Note: All Canadian residents must pay 5% GST (Included in price below) Suggested Equipment: It is recommended that each participant bring the following equipment:
Payment Terms: A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space on this tour. Please see our complete booking and refund policy by clicking the link below.
HOW TO JOIN THIS PHOTO ADVENTURE? WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT? We like to keep our workshops small, so space is extremely limited. Once the workshop seats are full – that’s it… If this exciting photo adventure sounds like fun to you, then now is the time to register. Click on the paypal link to reserve your place or send us an email to register by mail (via check or money order). If you have any questions before registering, send us an e-mail with any inquiries to:
Once you have signed up we will send you specific details re. What to bring and help you arrange any travel details that you need assistance with (e.g. flights, visas). As well we will send our booking and refund policies as well as our standard waiver form. Please note:
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