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April 19-29, 2024 - Space is getting tight
Note: These Adventures fill early - and they are worth the wait!

Exploring the Galapagos Islands with cameras, by yacht, has been one of the most life-changing photography adventures we have offered, according to those who have been with us.

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April 19-29, 2024

Double Occupancy - $8,800
Single Occupancy - $15,900*

Deposit with Application
Double Occupancy - $1,200
Single Occupancy - $2,400

Second Payment - 1 April 2023
Double Occupancy - $2,000
Single Occupancy - $3,000

Final Payment - 1 November 2023
To include any extra room nights

There is an additional Galapagos Entry Fee that must be paid upon arrival - currently $100
*Single Occupancy only available after 8 double occupancy guests under deposit
 
2024 Galapagos Itinerary
 
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Giant tortoises.  Land iguanas.  Marine iguanas.  Flightless cormorants.  Galapagos penguins.  Sea turtles.  Blue-footed boobies.  Red-footed boobies.  Nazca boobies.  Waved albatross.  Flamingos.  Sea lions.  Fur seals.  Sally Lightfoot crabs.  Frigate birds.  Tropicbirds.  Galapagos hawk.  Galapagos mockingbird.  Eagle Rays.  Manta Rays.  Dolphins.  Whales.  Sharks. The list goes on and on.

 

 

It’s not just about how many species we find.  It’s that there is no innate fear of humans built into the populations of the Galapagos Archipelago.  We’ll tiptoe through warm sand, among basking sea lions.  Birds will be nesting alongside our paths – sometimes in the path.  The images you think will take 500-600 mm lenses might be accomplished at 200mm!

 

But don’t forget the exciting landscapes of the Galapagos.  Abrupt cliffs.  Ridgelines lined with giant cacti.  Semi submerged craters.  Photograph those in juxtaposition with sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, or the distant thunder cloud – and you’ll have images to treasure!

 

And then, there are the islands themselves.  Some newer islands made of fresh lava flows, just poking above the waves.  Life along the edges and in cracks in the lava.

 

Some islands grew enough to create their own rain and have developed soil and are decorated with a wealth of plant life, supporting a different cast of animals.

 

 

 

Some aging islands, giving way to erosion, are slipping back into the waves.  Dominated by fewer species and an odd collection of animals.

So much to explore amongst these Galapagos Islands.  We have led a number of groups – and we have our favorite spots.  And we love share those with you!

While many Galapagos tours take the shortest route amongst the islands near the airport, we prefer to get away from the crowds, see the diversity, and find those things seen by fewer visitors. 

We have been watching the Nemo II for years.  A stable, elegant catamaran-style yacht.  And it has an exciting itinerary that encompasses many of the places we like to go – and to share with our groups of photographers.

We have secured space in our favorite season!  Sunny skies with a few showers over a week.  Warm temperatures.  Historically tranquil seas.  Courtship and nesting in full swing.

 

There will be snorkeling opportunities.  Expect a wealth of sea life – and you may want to bring a small underwater camera setup!  BYO gear or rent on board.

Some Galapagos tours, to lower prices, start and end at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil.  We prefer to spend a day introducing you to the World Heritage Site of Quito’s old city center.  We have some really special places to share – and the opportunity to photograph the square in the evening.  This day in Quito also gives you a safety net if your flights or baggage are delayed – you won’t miss your time in the Galapagos!  We include the hotel rooms in Quito and the domestic flights in your adventure fee!

Our Galapagos Enchanted Isles Adventure is designed for 9-12 participants.  The itinerary includes 3 nights of lodging in Quito, Ecuador and 7 nights aboard the Nemo II in the Galapagos Archipelago.  We can accommodate 2 singles after four double rooms are committed. 

We are really looking forward to our time on the Nemo II in the Galapagos – and to sharing this special yacht and itinerary with you!  Prepare for an adventure of your lifetime – a life-changing learning experience coupled with outstanding photography opportunities.

 

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2023

Custom Pantanal Photography Safari Wild Adventure

The Pantanal, in Southwest Brazil, is probably the best place in the world to photograph jaguars. And that photography is largely accomplished from a boat. We have concocted a photography safari that will take you to the best spots at the best time with a great local operator. Jaguars are the object, but we'll also find giant river otters, ocelots, macaws, caiman, capybaras, monkeys, anteaters, tapirs, and toucans! This is one of our wild adventures - as we'll journey far off the grid and lodging is about positioning us rather than luxury!
Full

Jun 25 - Jul 10

The Pantanal, in Southwest Brazil, is probably the best place in the world to photograph jaguars. And that photography is largely accomplished from a boat. We have concocted a photography safari that will take you to the best spots at the best time with a great local operator. Jaguars are the object, but we'll also find giant river otters, ocelots, macaws, caiman, capybaras, monkeys, anteaters, tapirs, and toucans! This is one of our wild adventures - as we'll journey far off the grid and lodging is about positioning us rather than luxury!
Full

Jul 9-18

Custom Pantanal Photography Safari Wild Adventure

The Pantanal, in Southwest Brazil, is probably the best place in the world to photograph jaguars. And that photography is largely accomplished from a boat. We have concocted a photography safari that will take you to the best spots at the best time with a great local operator. Jaguars are the object, but we'll also find giant river otters, ocelots, macaws, caiman, capybaras, monkeys, anteaters, tapirs, and toucans! This is one of our wild adventures - as we'll journey far off the grid and lodging is about positioning us rather than luxury!
Full

Jul 18-24

Private Madagascar

The word Madagascar evokes mystery and wildness. Madagascar is home to all of the world's lemurs, a branch of primates from the same roots that also spawned humans. There are scores of species of chameleons. Several species of baobabs. And most of the birds here are endemic. The size of Texas, Madagascar has numerous ecosystems - each with its own set of creatures - and a number of exciting landscape opportunities. This round is a private tour. Another round in 2024 - with limited space. Contact us if you want on the list!
Full
Sep

Private Belize

The vestages of the great Mayan world. Exciting caves. Rainforests and rivers filled with exciting flora and fauna.
Full
Dec

2024

Venture out into the wilds of Rwanda with a small group, often on foot, to experience photographic encounters with wild gorillas, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, and much, much more. Dates are tentative until we secure permits. We are building custom groups of travelers we have field experience with. Ask if you fit this group!
2
Spaces Available

Jan 6-18

Timed to meet the great migration in the Serengeti, our safari takes you to some of the great parks and protected areas in northern Tanzania in search of lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetah, hyenas... Of all our itineraries, anywhere in the world, this one has the best reviews - and is a real life-changing experience! If you'll only be making one photography foray into sub-Saharan Africa in your life - this is the trip!
Space Available

Feb
14-25

We're headed back to the Galapagos with a new yacht and new itinerary. Join us in 2024 - and we'll explore favorite haunts and add new landings and vistas. Giant tortoises, flightless frigates, 3 kinds of boobies, land and marine iguanas, sea lions and fur seals, flamingos, and the northernmost penguin in the world. The list goes on and on! Truly an inspiring experience - ties the Serengeti in client feedback as the "most life-changing" experience of their lives. Contact us now to reserve space - dates and prices coming.
Limited
Space Available
Apri19-29
Journey with us through Ecuador's Chocó Cloudforest Ecosystem to find exciting birds. We have choreographed an adventure to help you build an outstand collection of images of colorful and exotic birds - including a number of unique hummingbirds! And, we'll have our very own bird "whisperer" along to help us find them! Did we mention nightwalks for spiders and other creatures? And butterflies and waterfalls?
Space Available
Apr 30 - May 7
The Southern Oregon Coast is one of the most wild and dramatic coasts in North America - and presents great photographic opportunities if you know when to be where. We do. This was home for us. Join us as we take you to our secret places - and use our "local knowledge of tides and weather" to get you to great opportunities. Sunrises and sunsets. Tidepools. Dramatic breaking waves. Reflections. Sea caves and arches. And ancient forests!
Space Available
Jun 2-9
Join us on a jaguar quest that will yield so much more than jaguars. The Pantanal is the only place in the world where jaguars routinely hunt during daylight - and the jaguars of the northern Pantanal are "patient" with photographers! We'll journey by boat to seek jaguar action - but we'll also find giant river otters, caiman, capybara, and a wealth of birdlife including the jabiru stork - largest flying bird of the Americas.. You are likely to come back with images of birds with fish in their possesion. Great place to master flying birds. A must do photo trip!
Space Available
Jul 22-28
Join us in one of the largest wetlands and flooded grassland habitats on the planet as we work to capture images of anteaters, tamanduas, armadillos, and several kinds of macaws. Expect toco toucans close enough for detailed images. We'll visit two sinkholes that host the rare red-and-green macaws. We'll explore by safari vehicle and foot - and enjoy some of the best bird feeding stations in the Pantanal. Expect to be wowed!
Space Available
Jul 28 - Aug 4
The Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras reaches Tanzania's Northern Serengeti in late July or early August. Rains furthern north, in Kenya's Masai Mara beckon the herds - and the route involves crossing the treacherous Mara River where crocodiles await. We've timed this safari to put you at the right place at the right time to capture the drama - and so much more as we explore the areas around the Mara, the Central Serengeti, Tarangire National Park, and the fabled Ngorongoro Crater!
Space Available
Aug 19-30

It's time to grab your spot on our Kenya Photography Safari. We have secured a set of logistics to put us in great positions to photograph great wildlife, superb landscapes, and some unique cultures. Your chance to create images of three kinds of giraffes, and several species not found in other southern and eastern Africa safari destinations. Our key destinations include Samburu, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Elementaita Lake, and the Masai Mara! And there is an exciting extension to Amboseli National Park September 13-17.

Space Available

Sep 2-13

Join us on a photographic journey to special ecosystems on the mysterious Island of Madagascar!. All of the world's lemurs are endemic here - 110 species and counting. Chameleons - 160 species! And more kinds of baobab trees than anywhere else on earth. Wet forests, dry forests, endemic plants and animals everywhere. We'll photograph during the day and again in the darkness! And an extension to Tsingy - a land of razor-sharp limestone blades and pinnacles!
Space Available

Sep 21 - Oct 2

Ice Caves. Glaciers exhibiting their winter "blues". Frozen Waterfalls. Outstanding icebergs and bits on black sand beaches and floating in both fresh and salt water. Unique ice formations. And, the opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights with great foregrounds. This is an adventure you don't want to miss. Join us!
Space Available

Nov 5 - 14

2025

Our Drones Photography Group is at it again! Back to Iceland to visit a number of unique sites, looking for great places, away from people, to position our drone cameras to capture unique angles. This time we'll find some great "interior" locations, some thermal features, some wild coastlines, and some exciting rivers. Waterfalls are always part of the game in Iceland - you'll be able to position your drone where no person has ever put a camera before. Bring your drone and come create great art with us!
Limited
Space Available

July 7-16

Turkey sits at a geographical crossroads, which means that, over history, many cultures have passed through Turkey, each leaving a distinct imprint on the culture and the archaeological record. Let's explore some of the great archaeological wonders - while putting ourselves in great positions make exciting art with cameras. Mosques, Fairy Chimneys, Ephasus, Istanbul, Aphrodisia, Pergamum, Assos and so much more.
Space Available

Sep 21 - Oct 5