Birds of Bosque del Apache
Birds of Bosque del Apache
4 Days – Bosque del Apache
Tour Details
The goal of any visit to Bosque del Apache is to produce an eye-catching portfolio that captures the essence of this special place. That means tight shots of flying birds of course. It also means portraying different kinds of motion and directions which will require a thorough knowledge and understanding of not only your camera and it’s functions, but how the photographic essentials of light, movement, composition, along with patience and perseverance, will help you expand your technical skills to enhance your creative projects. Helping our clients produce a diverse portfolio is the goal that we have each year when we lead our Bosque del Apache workshop.
Bosque del Apache is world famous for its concentrations of migratory birds. Our group will have access to a core area of nearly 13,000 acres for photographing birds and other wildlife. This beautiful setting provides habitat and food for as many as 14,000 Sandhill Cranes during the winter months. Cranes begin arriving in November and stay on the Refuge as late as the end of February. The Refuge is also home to over 32,000 Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese, as well as dozens of Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Avocets, the occasional Pelican, and many other birds. Coyotes, Mule Deer, and Mountain Lions also are found on the Refuge.
What’s Included in the Workshop:
- Daily breakfast.
- Comprehensive photographic instruction, both in the field and during digital darkroom sessions. The small group setting allows participants to shoot side-by-side with the instructors and get individual attention when processing images.
- Any park entrance fees are included in the workshop price. Non-photographing partners are welcome.
What’s Not Included in the Workshop:
- Airfare
- Lodging
- Lunch or Dinners
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities for local guides
- Recommended travel insurance
Please call or text Scott at 352.804.0078, or email at scottm@scottmphotos.com
Highlights:
- Provide guests with practical advice, techniques and tips to capture brilliant photographic images that you can be proud of.
- Comprehensive BIF (Bird in Flight) photographic instruction with an eye toward creative results.
- Exceptional opportunities to photograph Sandhill Cranes, Hawks, Eagles, and of course, the early morning snow geese “blast-off’s.”
Tour Info:
Dates:
January 3-8, 2023
Location:
Socorro, New Mexico
Group Size: 6 participants
2021 Cost: $950
Payment Terms:
- a non-refundable $400 is due to reserve your space
- final payment of $550 is due 90 days before start date of the workshop
- after final payment, no refunds are made unless we fill your space
- If we fill your space, we refund the amount paid less a $100 fee
2023 Itinerary
Jan 3rd Evening Orientation: We will meet at 7pm at our base hotel for a welcome presentation and prepare you for the days to come.
Day 1-4: We will meet in the lobby at 6am and travel to blast-off locations. We’ll return to town for breakfast and allow time to back-up photos and review images and discuss techniques. We will then return to various other locations for afternoon sessions.
Physical Requirement: All locations are available by car and will not require much, if any strenuous activity.
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