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The Pantanal is an almost incomprehensibly vast set of wetlands and flooded grasslands. It is home to an exciting array of unique species – and largely roadless. In Southern Pantanal we dance up to the edge of the roadless wilderness, where we can find infrastructure that enables us to experience this wild place and encounter some very unique species.
Most images on this page were provided by our stellar guide Paulo Barreiros. |
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Brazil’s Pantanal is a vast bioregion, bigger than many countries and states. In fact it holds the world’s largest tropical wetlands and the world’s largest flooded grasslands (savannah). As you can imagine, UNESCO and RAMSAR and World Heritage designations abound and the world’s conservation community is involved here. The majority of the Pantanal sits in western central Brazil and that is where our travels focus.
In the north, there are extensive wetlands and river systems. It is here, and only here, that jaguars hunt caiman and capybara during daylight hours along and in waterways. And those jaguars have, over time, become accustomed to boats with photographers and nature enthusiasts. Giant river otters abound, and have also become tolerant of photographers in boats. This region is rich in birds that fish by wading or diving – including the largest flying bird of the Americas, the jabiru stork.
In the south, there are expanses of savannah, broken by sinkholes and caves, and trees lining waterways. This region is noted for its diversity and abundance of birds. Here it is also possible to photograph anteaters, tamanduas, armadillos, and more! |
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For 2024, we are dividing our Pantanal explorations into two photography adventures.
In the north, our photography will be boat-based. We’ll lodge at a floating hotel and we’ll venture out in specially designed boats that give each photographer his/her own row to maximize photographic angles. We’ll seek jaguars, caimans, capybara, giant otters, and a host of birds.
In the south, we’ll be based in lodges and explore in safari vehicles and by walking. We’ll visit giant sinkholes that host breeding colonies of macaws. The lodges have extensive feeder systems that have built a “following” of amazing birds. You’ll be able to predictably photograph several species of macaws and many other colorful and exciting birds right outside your room!
These two adventures are separately priced, but we’ve built the logistics so that one can easily do both back-to-back. If you choose to do both, we’ll reduce your cost by $500 (assuming both groups meet minimum signups). If our numbers are strong in both, we’ll reduce your costs further. |
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We’ll visit sinkholes that have been colonized by red-and-green macaws. One of these sinkholes is 100 meters deep and 500 meters in circumference and hosts up to 120 macaws! |
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We’ll explore by safari vehicle (yes, that’s an appropriate description for our adventures here) to find anteaters including tamanduas!
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We’ll have opportunities to photograph the world’s largest macaw – the brilliantly colored hyacinth macaw.
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We’ll have outstanding opportunities to photograph toco toucans!
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We’ll encounter pampas deer and rheas!
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One of our lodges has what has been described as the Pantanal’s best bird feeding station, drawing in a wide variety of the birds– and presenting great opportunities to capture images of both flying and perching birds.
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This is a great adventure to capture wildlife images – and to improve your skills on flying birds!
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All meals are included outside Cuiabá and breakfasts are covered in Cuiabá. Alcohol, soft drinks, and bottled water are at your own expense. Purified water for refills into your water bottles is provided.
You will also be responsible for taking a taxi from the airport to and from the Cuiabá Holiday Inn. And for tipping guides, boatmen and lodge staff.
Our group will be small. We will limit ourselves to 6 rooms – with only two of those rooms for singles – reflecting restrictions from the small lodging operators.
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Includes all lodgings, transfers, domestic flights, NPA and local guides, safari vehicle drivers, and meals (starting with dinner on July 28 and ending with breakfast on Aug 4).
You will also be responsible for taking a taxi from the airport to and from the Cuiabá Holiday Inn. And for tipping guides, drivers and lodge staff.
Our group will be small. We will limit ourselves to 6 rooms – with only two of those rooms for singles – reflecting restrictions from the small lodging operators.
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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! |
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The vestages of the great Mayan world. Exciting caves. Rainforests and rivers filled with exciting flora and fauna. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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Apri19-29 |
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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? |
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Apr 30 - May 7 |
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Explore the wilds of Borneo. Rainforest filled with unique birds, reptiles, mammals, and insects. Sun Bear. Orangutan. Proboscus monkeys. Langurs. Pygmy Elephants. 8 kinds of Hornbills. Trogons. Broadbills. Fish owls. Kingfishers. Not the same versions of these one might find elsewhere! Giant Flying Squirrels. Pangolin. Clouded Leopard. The list goes on - and this itinerary gives you both a great experience and outstanding photography opportunities. |
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Jun 20-30 |
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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! |
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Aug 19-30 |
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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 15-19. |
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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! |
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Journey with us into the wilds of Ethiopia to visit a number of ethnic groups that have clung to the old ways. We'll learn how each group sees the world differently - and how it shapes their personal actions and looks. We'll make amazing artful images of the peoples, their worlds, and the natural world around them. This is a wild adventure - we'll be journeying to where few people go - and tourism infrastructue is available. Check out the itinerary here. |
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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! |
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2025 |
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Borneo! Rainforests. Orangutans. Gibbons. Pygmy elephants. Proboscis monkeys. 420 species of birds, including amazing hornbills and kingfishers, brightly colored little birds, pheasants, and the ancestor to the modern chicken. Carnivorous plants. Sun bears. The list goes on and on. We've built an itinerary that takes you into the canopy, on trails by foot, on rivers by boat, and out on night safari. This is not an adventure you want to miss! |
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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! |
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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. |
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