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Loons and Other Delights 2010 Instructional Photography Workshop
Lac Le Jeune, British Columbia, Canada
Presented by The Wildlife Photography Academy
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Common Loon gaving chase to a competitor
Common Loon stretching
Red-necked Grebes about to trade nest tending duties
Red-naped Sapsucker bringing some food to the nest cavity
Common Loon calling while swimming with chick on its back
Common Loon swimming on a golden lake
Common Loon swimming on a lake in morning light
Common Loon feeding its chick
Hoary Marmot standing on a boulder
Hoary Marmot Yawning
Northern Flicker preparing to feed a chick
Northern Flicker feed its chicks
Common Loon calling while swimming with chick on its back
June 25th â€" 29th, 2010 and/or June 30 â€" July 4th, 2010
Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop in beautiful Lac Le Jeune, British Columbia. This workshop allows you to get close to Common Loons, young and old, from our floating photography stations. Depending on seasonal conditions, we hope to have the opportunity to photograph nesting loons along with loons with chicks.
We will also go on safari at various points during our time together to seek out other photography opportunities for species like Mountain Bluebirds, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers, Flickers, Grebes and Ducks.
This workshop includes:
* Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
o Unlike many workshop leaders, Paul does not photograph during the sessions
o The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing wildlife in many different situations.
* Lodging and all meals at the Lac Le Jeune Resort and Conference Centre
o Use of the conference centre’s facilities including their numerous boats
* Small group size to a maximum of 4 participants allows for maximum flexibility
* The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
* A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
* The ability to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
* The opportunity to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph
o Professionally designed, printed and bound coffee-table book of the group’s achievements during the workshop
o Participants have an opportunity to submit images they’ve made during the workshop for inclusion in the book.
o One copy of the book will be distributed to each participant
Itinerary for workshop 1 (June 25 â€" June 29)
* June 25th â€" Get yourself to Lac Le Jeune in beautiful British Columbia, Canada where you’ll check into your comfortable room and sit down to a wonderful orientation dinner with your group
* June 26th â€" 28th
o Early Mornings â€" We’ll be out on the water, first thing in the morning, looking for the Loons and their chicks. We’ll be photographing close down to water level so your shots will have that intimate look
o Later Morning â€" Breakfast at the lodge before we head out into the area around Lac Le Jeune for other wildlife photography opportunities
o Lunch â€" We’ll be brown bagging our lunches as we’re out and about in the area surrounding Lac Le Jeune finding other photography opporunities
o Afternoon â€" A chance to review and download images and discuss workflow and Photoshop techniques
o Early Evening â€" We’re back out on the water for some more Loon photography
o Later Evening â€" We’re back at our resort for a wonderful dinner
* June 29th
o Early Morning â€" We’ll be out for our early morning Loon excursion, followed by breakfast
o Later Morning â€" A final breakfast opportunity with the group
o Noon â€" Checkout time
Itinerary for workshop 2 (June 30 â€" July 4)
* June 30th â€" Get yourself to Lac Le Jeune in beautiful British Columbia, Canada where you’ll check into your comfortable room and sit down to a wonderful orientation dinner with your group
* July 1st â€" 3rd
o Early Mornings â€" We’ll be out on the water, first thing in the morning, looking for the Loons and their chicks. We’ll be photographing close down to water level so your shots will have that intimate look
o Later Morning â€" Breakfast at the lodge before we head out into the area around Lac Le Jeune for other wildlife photography opportunities
o Lunch â€" We’ll be brown bagging our lunches as we’re out and about in the area surrounding Lac Le Jeune finding other photography opporunities
o Afternoon â€" A chance to review and download images and discuss workflow and Photoshop techniques
o Early Evening â€" We’re back out on the water for some more Loon photography
o Later Evening â€" We’re back at our resort for a wonderful dinner
* July 4th
o Early Morning â€" We’ll be out for our early morning Loon excursion, followed by breakfast
o Later Morning â€" A final breakfast opportunity with the group
o Noon â€" Checkout time
This workshop will get you closer to Loons and their chicks than you ever imagined possible. Because the Loons have become so accustomed to anglers on the lakes surrounding Lac Le Jeune, they’ve grown incredibly tame. Often the problem is getting too close instead of not being able to get close enough. We’ll have access to our lodges compliment of boats and accessories from a larger pontoon boat to smaller outboard fishing and rowboats and canoes and kayaks.
When we’re not photographing Loons, we’ll head into the surrounding countryside around Lac Le Jeune to look for other wildlife photography experiences. Previous years have yielded Mountain Bluebirds, Hoary Marmots, Red-necked Grebe, Red-naped Sapsucker and Northern Flicker, all within a 30 minute drive of our lodge.
About the leader
I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots. But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots. You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice. This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.
Single Workshop Costs
* $1,995 Canadian Dollars (Click here to convert to your local currency)
o Includes 4 nights accommodation and all your meals from dinner on the 25th to breakfast on the 29th before you check out
* $400 Single supplement for non-shared sleeping accommodations (limited availability)
* $300 deposit required upon reservation with balance due by March 25, 2010
Combined Workshop Costs (Save $400)
* $3,590 Canadian Dollars (Click here to convert to your local currency)
o Includes 8 nights accommodation and all your meals from dinner on the 25th of June to breakfast on the 4th of July before you check out
* $800 Single supplement for non-shared sleeping accommodations (limited availability)
* $300 deposit required upon reservation with balance due by March 25, 2010
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