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JANUARY

Nature & Digital Photography Seminar with John Shaw
Dates: January 13–14, 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
A 2-day seminar on nature and digital photography from one of the most renowned and respected nature photographers around.

Ultimate Wolves
Dates: January 13–18, 2007
January 18–23, 2007
Leader: Joe Van Os
A dedicated wolf photography shoot in snowy landscapes. We place the wolves in packs, as well as solitary situations, to create the definitive winter wolf portfolio.

Nature & Digital Photography Seminar with John Shaw
Dates: January 20–21, 2007
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
A 2-day seminar on nature and digital photography from one of the most renowned and respected nature photographers around.

Ultimate Yellowstone
Dates: January 27–February 3, 2007
Leader: Michael Francis
The very best of Yellowstone’s snowy interior, wildlife and landscapes. Photographic access to normally hard-to-reach core areas with an outstanding photographer leader who lives there.


FEBRUARY

Japan's Winter Wildlife
Dates: February 3–17, 2007
Leader: Joe Van Os
Incredible photographic access to snow monkeys, Japanese cranes, whooper swans, white-tailed and Steller’s sea eagles. One of Earth’s finest—yet least-known—winter wildlife shoots.


MARCH

The Singular Beauty of Herons
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: March 4–10, 2007
Leader: Jeff Vanuga
An extraordinary and very relaxed shoot at two of Central Florida’s most remarkable, accessible and photogenic heronries at the peak of the nesting season.

Nature & Digital Photography Seminar with John Shaw
Dates: March 10–11, 2007
Location: Denver, Colorado
A 2-day seminar on nature and digital photography from one of the most renowned and respected nature photographers around.

Monument Valley & Slot Canyons
Field Workshop

Dates: March 17–23, 2007
Leader: Cliff Zenor
A photographic exploration of the incomparable slickrock landforms found in the heart of Navajo country. Our group explores the “Valley” with an expert local Navajo guide.

Mexico's Colonial Heartland
Dates: March 17–24, 2007
Leader: John Shaw
Explore and photograph the “Crown Jewels” of Mexico’s colonial cities. Experience terrific photography, great food, a delightful mild climate and digital photo assistance.



Southern Comfort—Savannah & Charleston
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: March 19–27, 2007
Leader: Julie Eggers
Photography of the Old South at its best. Discover a wonderful blend of history, architectural splendor and natural beauty on this unique digital field workshop.

White Horses of France's Camargue
Dates: March 24–April 1, 2007
Leaders: Patrice Aguilar and Joe Van Os
Dreamlike white horses thundering—manes flashing, foam flying—across the shallow marshlands of France’s famous Camargue.


APRIL

Orcas of Argentina's Valdés Peninsula
Dates: April 4–12, 2007
Leader: Jeff Foott
A new and adventurous Photo Safari to photograph orcas as they attempt to beach themselves while in pursuit of sea lion pups on shore.

Patagonia's Mountain Landscapes
Dates: April 9–24, 2007
Leaders: Jeff Foott and Alejandro Ronchetti
The astonishing rugged mountain and glacial landscapes of the Southern Andes plus a photographic wealth of wildlife. Can be combined with Orcas of Argentina's Valdés Peninsula tour.

Nature & Digital Photography Seminar with John Shaw
Dates: April 14–15, 2007
Location: Philadelphia (Brandywine Valley-Mendenhall), Pennsylvania
A 2-day seminar on nature and digital photography from one of the most renowned and respected nature photographers around.

Eclectic Holland
Dates: April 20–30, 2007
Leaders: Rinie van Meurs and Joe Van Os
The best of Holland at the height of "tulip time." Trip visits the famous Keukenhof garden park and the northern bulb fields. Create fantastic images at Apenheul primate zoo and the Kinderdijk Windmills World Heritage Site.

Columbia River Gorge
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: April 21–27, 2007
Leader: Stuart Westmorland
The rugged landscapes and dramatic waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest’s Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area at the height of wildflower season.

Great Smoky Mountains
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: April 21–27, 2007
Leader: Len Rue, Jr.
Photograph a rich diversity of plants, animals and beautiful habitat at the height of wildflower season.


MAY

Grand Canyon at Havasu Falls
Dates: May 1–8, 2007
Leaders: Jack Dykinga and Jeff Foott
Helicopter into the heart of the Grand Canyon at Havasu and immerse yourself in this sumptuous land of fiery red rock, towering white waterfalls, turquoise plunge pools, and soft spring greens of cottonwoods.

Wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal
Dates: May 4–18, 2007
Leaders: Wayne Lynch and Paulo Boute
The world’s premier wetland with stunning birds and mammals, plus the incomparable Iguassu Falls.

Turkey—Continental Crossroads
Dates: May 5–20, 2007
Leaders: Darrell Gulin and Mehmet Ozabalci
Photograph the dramatic contrast of Turkey’s ancient and modern worlds, its spectacular architecture and natural landscapes—and sample one of the world’s great cuisines.

Snow Monkeys & Giant Pandas
Dates: May 22–June 4, 2007
Leader: Joe Van Os
Asia’s two most endearing wildlife icons in springtime. Shoot pandas in a riverside setting in Wolong, China, and snow monkeys with newborn infants near Nagano, Japan.


JUNE

Predatory Animals of North America, Spring
Dates: June 9–14, 2007
Leader: Perry Conway
A wonderful assortment of North American animals as "wildlife models" with babies placed in exceptionally beautiful habitats.

Washington's Palouse Country
Dates: June 16–22, 2007
Leaders: Darrell Gulin and Terry Eggers
The world's most intriguing tapestry of photogenic “rolling” farm country and beautiful barns—blue skies, yellow canola, chartreuse lentils and emerald wheat.


JULY

Brown Bears of Katmai National Park in Summer
Dates: July 1–6, 2007
Leader: Perry Conway
The classic bear/salmon conflict at Brooks River Falls. No other location or season offers this definitive shot of falls-jumping salmon and the hungry bears awaiting them.

Ultimate Puffins, Iceland
Dates: July 8–21, 2007
Leader: Joe Van Os
Iceland is the world’s stronghold for Atlantic puffins and we’ll journey to some of its most exciting and spectacular seabird colonies for photography.



AUGUST

Humpback Whales of Alaska's Inside Passage
Dates: August 4–11, 2007
Leader: Stuart Westmorland
Awesome Alaskan scenery, bald eagles and breaching humpbacks in one of America's most picturesque waterways.

Glacier National Park
Field Workshop

Dates: August 12–18, 2007
Leader: Cliff Zenor
Described as the "Crown of the Continent," the park is an awe-inspiring landscape of towering mountains and cobalt blue lakes, plus a wealth of wildlife and wildflowers.

Mountain Gorillas
of Central Africa

Dates: August 28–September 8, 2007
Leader: Jeff Foott
Heart-stopping encounters with mountain gorillas of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Includes exhilarating, yet potentially strenuous, hiking through extraordinary forests.

Horses & Icons of the Wild West
Dates: August 26–September 1, 2007
Leaders: Darrell Gulin, Jeff Vanuga and John Shaw
Capture the boundless beauty of horses and the essence of the American cowboy in this exclusive photo shoot. Photograph herds of horses against mountain and red rock backgrounds at our Wyoming ranch location.




SEPTEMBER

Denali National Park in Autumn
Dates: September 1–8, 2007
Leader: Perry Conway
The mountain, landscapes and wildlife at the predicted height of fall color. The best time of year for photography in this wonderful national park.

Brown Bears of Katmai National Park in Autumn
Dates: September 8–13, 2007
Leader: Perry Conway
Bears in thick winter pelage with fiery red salmon. Can be combined with Denali National Park in Autumn.

Unbelievable Madagascar
Dates: September 14–October 1, 2007
Leader: James Martin
Photograph the strangest assemblage of wild animals and habitats in the world—lemurs, chameleons, tenrecs, spiny forest—and also visit a fantastic native species game farm..

Ethiopia: Vanishing Cultures of the Omo River
Dates: September 20–October 6, 2007
Leaders: Joe Van Os and Steve Turner
Experience a challenging trip back in time as we visit several of Africa’s most remote and unspoiled tribal cultures. Tour includes the incredible rock-hewn underground churches of Lalibela and the wildlife in Simien Mountains National Park.

Yellowstone & Grand Tetons in Autumn
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: September 22–28, 2007
Leader: Jeff Vanuga
Two of America’s most scenically-spectacular wildlife parks during the elk rut—at the peak of fall aspen color.

Lake Superior in Autumn
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: September 22–28, 2007
Leader: Len Rue, Jr.
Capture the rugged beauty of this Great Lake's North Shore in autumn.

Predatory Animals of North America, Autumn
Dates: September 29–October 4, 2007
Leader: Len Rue, Jr.
North American animals as wildlife models with dazzling fall color backgrounds.

Colorado Fall Colors
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: September 30–October 6, 2007
Leader: Todd Pierce
Colorful aspen forests punctuate photography of mountain topography—jagged, pointed summits and deep breathtaking valleys straight out of an artist’s imagination.

South Dakota Wildlife
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: September 30–October 6, 2007
Leader: Michael Francis
A spectacular stampeding bison herd is just the start of this exciting photo shoot of abundant prairie wildlife and fall color, plus the towering American icon, Mount Rushmore.


OCTOBER

Acadia National Park, Maine
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: October 6–12, 2007
Leader: Len Rue, Jr.
Learn the techniques to shoot rugged coastal landscapes, vibrant fall colors, prolific mushrooms and a photogenic lighthouse. In addition, learn the techniques for eating a tasty lobster dinner.

Alps In Autumn
Dates: October 6–18, 2007
Leader: José Delgado
Spectacular mountain photography including the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Eiger, Mönch, Chamonix Needles and Mont Blanc at the peak of fall color.

World's Best Raptor Shoot
Dates: October 13–18, 2007
Leader: Perry Conway
Vivid fall colors accentuate the piercing fierce eyes of this incredible selection of North American hawks and owls on this extraordinary one-of-a-kind shoot.

Papua New Guinea
Dates: October 15–31, 2007
Leader: Michele Westmorland
The exotic world of colorful tribal cultures, traditional sing sings, and incredible biodiversity awaits your camera on this unique shoot—the only one of its kind designed specifically for photographers.


NOVEMBER

Australia Wildlife
Dates: November 1–20, 2007
Leaders: John Shaw and Darran Leal
The best wildlife shooting and classic landscapes in the land “Down Under.” Visit wildlife-rich Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Lamington National Park, a Great Barrier Reef seabird colony and more.

Galápagos
Dates:
Cruise 1: November 2–11, 2007
Cruise 2: November 9–18, 2007
Leaders: Wayne Lynch and Aubrey Lang
Darwin’s Enchanted Islands—one of the world’s best locations for a nature photography vacation aboard a luxury yacht with 2 exceptional leaders and a local guide.

Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
Dates: November 5–20, 2007
Leader: Darrell Gulin
A voyage to the recently discovered emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island. Shoot tiny chicks with adults plus newly-arriving Adélie and gentoo penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula.

India Wildlife
Dates: November 7–24, 2007
Leader: James Martin
Our tour offers a chance to see and photograph tigers in the wild and explore some of India’s key wildlife preserves. Trip includes the Taj Mahal.

Bald Eagles of Chilkat River, Alaska
Dates: November 12–18, 2007
Leader: Perry Conway
The world's largest gathering of bald eagles amidst a snowy mountain backdrop.


DECEMBER

Private Ranches of the Rio Grande Valley
Digital Field Workshop

Dates: December 1–7, 2007
Leader: Michael Francis
Exclusive access to four unique ranches, each providing several professionally-designed photo blinds—a photogenic wealth of amazing birds and mammals along the Rio Grande.


JANUARY 2008

Ultimate Antarctica
Dates: January 5–February 1, 2008
Leader: John Shaw, Joe Van Os, Darrell Gulin, Ellie Van Os, Joe McDonald, Jeff Foott, Mary Ann McDonald, Chris Edwards, Anna Sutcliffe
The world’s most comprehensive photo cruise offered to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica at prime dates. Shoot 6 full days in South Georgia.

Ultimate Wolves
Dates: January 12–17, 2008
& January 17–22, 2008
Leader: Perry Conway
A dedicated wolf photography shoot in snowy landscapes. We place the wolves in packs as well as solitary situations to create the definitive winter wolf portfolio.

Angkor Wat and Bagan—Temples of Cambodia and Myanmar
Dates: January 17–31, 2008
Leader: James Martin
An outstanding visit to two of Southeast Asia’s awe-inspiring and highly photogenic centers of ancient religious activities.

MARCH 2008

India: The Palace on Wheels
Dates: March 16–27, 2008
Leaders: Joe Van Os, John Shaw, Adam Jones and Raj Singh
We've chartered India's premier train to photograph the very best the country has to offer.

JULY 2008

Spitsbergen—The Pack Ice Voyage
Dates: July 4–17, 2008
Leaders: Darrell Gulin, John Shaw, Joe Van Os, Wayne Lynch, Rinie van Meurs and more
Explore the photographic possibilies at the ice's edge on this High Arctic voyage. Exceptional polar bear and landscape photography—as well as other wildlife—await us at this world class destination of incomparable beauty.

SEPTEMBER 2008

Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve, Kenya
Dates: September 5–19, 2008
Leaders: Darrell Gulin, Wayne Lynch, John Shaw, Joe Van Os and Perry Conway
More than 10 full shooting days at one of Africa’s (if not the world’s) most extraordinary wildlife safari locations, at our exclusive camp, with 2-3 photographers per vehicle.



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