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Leader: Weldon Lee Price: $3500 (based on dbl occp - single suppl avail) Deposit: $300 Limit: 8 Days: 7 days/6 nights From: Nome, AK Includes: lodging, complete meals, grnd transport (incl airport pick-up & deliv), 5 full days shooting
In
Alaska’s far north, just south of the Arctic Circle along the Bering Sea, is
one of the world’s most accessible herds of wild, free roaming Musk Ox, or
“Oomingmak” as the Inpiaq speaking Natives call them. Reintroduced in 1971,
their population now numbers upwards of 1,800 animals, practically guaranteeing
photo opportunities with these survivors of the last ice age. Since our
adventure is timed to coincide with their calving season, we will likely have
opportunities to photograph newborn calves. Sprinkled with lakes, bare rocky
ridges, and patches of low-growing willow shrub, the area is also home to a
variety of other mammals including moose, grizzly bear, and reindeer.
There’s
more! The region around Nome is one of the richest breeding areas for birds in
North America. Species such as Red-throated and Pacific Loons, Tundra Swans,
Red-breasted Mergansers, Common Eider, Harlequin Ducks, Willow Ptarmigans, and
Arctic Terns are common and should offer many photo opportunities.
Small group
size allows in-depth instruction along with a high degree of personalized
attention for beginners and professionals alike. You’ll learn how to make
award winning wildlife images and have fun doing it. Although time in the field
is a priority, indoor classroom sessions will take place as time allows. We will
do everything in our power to make this workshop a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.
Join Us on Alaska’s Most Unique
Photographic Adventure
Itinerary Day
1 (Sunday) -
Your adventure begins in Nome, Alaska, where you will be met at the
airport. Dinner is scheduled for 5 PM. Afterwards, everyone will gather for
instruction and a briefing on the week’s shooting lineup. Day
2 (Monday-Friday) -
Each day will find you
photographing wildlife along one of the three roads that lead out of Nome, a
total of some 300 miles that provide more photo opportunities than anyone can
imagine. Your viewfinder will be filled with subjects ranging from a variety of birds
that include loons, ptarmigan, and swans, to critters such as musk ox, reindeer,
and moose. Who knows, we may even encounter one of the areas brown bears or gray
wolves. Day
7 (Saturday)
- All
good things must come to an end. Following a hearty breakfast and time for
packing, you will be transported to the airport, where you will board your
flight that will whisk you away to that place called reality. This
itinerary is meant as a guide. Weather
and road conditions will dictate when, and
if, we visit certain locations.
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Dates: June 15-21, 2008