Coastal Brown Bears of Alaska

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Coastal Brown Bears of Alaska

May 30 -June 5, 2010 - $5750.00
June 6-12, 2010 - $5750.00
September 12 - 18, 2010 - $5750.00

Come experience Alaska’s magnificent ambassadors, the Coastal Brown Bears of Katmai, Alaska. Fall is the time of year when the bears are fat with the seasons bounty, their coats thick and lustrous as they prepare for the upcoming winter. A fifty minute float plane ride from Kodiak and we are in another world; the land of the brown bear. We hit the beach running, the friendly staff meets us at the plane and quickly makes us feel at home as they show us to our cabins (single occupancy). After a quick lunch we’re off in search of our first subjects.

Our home for the next week is a beautiful wilderness lodge nestled in it’s own private corner of wilderness in the 3.6 million acre Katmai National Park. The biggest crowds will be the bears we have come to photograph. From Halo Bay north, to Kaflia bay to the south we are the only human inhabitants, visitors in a world most never have a chance to experience.

Included in the price is airfare to Katmai from Kodiak, gourmet meals, private rooms, experienced, friendly guides, expert instruction and photographic guidance by your instructor (me). Limited to six participants. (with six participants, we have the whole lodge to ourselves!) While bears are our primary focus, other subjects we may encounter are bald eagles, harbor seals, red fox, to name a few. The scenery is a photographer’s dream with rugged mountains rising up from the sea, picturesque bays, rocky coastlines, extreme tides changing the landscape every twelve hours. We will take advantage of the sweet light each morning and afternoon, exploring the Katmai coastline in our quest for bears. Midday break back at the lodge is a time for relaxation, downloading, editing, sharing images, critiques, time in the digital darkroom finishing favorite images.

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