Get
up close and personal with these amazing birds of Florida.
Leaping Dolphins are guaranteed!
Every trip holds its own surprise and will become a once in a
lifetime experience.
Next Trips are in Mid April thru May 2010
My
trips are for small groups only. Wildlife is much more friendly to an intimate
gathering.
My workshops offer you the opportunity to practice skills on both still and
moving subjects.
We get up early to catch the light and spend our midday hours having lunch
at quaint island
eateries, processing our morning shoot and resting up for sunset photographic
opportunities
on the beach. I like to schedule a little "down time" so that we
are having fun and are at our
best when working. Trips should be fun and relaxing as well as instructive.
Balance is the key
to having a good time and coming home with great shots and a great experience.
For
the seasoned photographer, long lenses and fast lenses are key to getting
a great picture.
Longer lenses help to capture birds that are dancing out on the sandbars.
The shallow depth of field
in the faster lenses will help to isolate a bird from the flock and still
keep those shutter speeds high
to stop action. Most of our excursions are by boat or car and the lenses and
cameras don't have be
carried too far (they are heavy)! Point and shoot camera hobbyists will enjoy
the wildlife adventure in
pleasant surroundings. Be prepared to spend several hours at a single location,
waiting for the
spoonbills to fly.
First
come, first serve on discounted accommodations. I have acquired a two bedroom
house.
The spare bedroom is priced at $500.00 for the week. Workshops will be held
at this location.
The island is very small and any housing will be only a few minutes away from
the workshop.
Other
options for accommodations include a small cabana attached to a main house
and located
on a scenic point in the Bay. It is surrounded on three sides by water. You'll
find many photographic
opportunities as you step out of your door. Our boating adventure leaves from
a dock at this residence.
This unit is a one bedroom and designed for a couple. It goes for $900.00
for the week. There is a high rise
condo with many options for a view. The ocean side apartments go for $800.00
per week and the bay side units
go for $650.00. Upon your booking a safari, I will provide you with contact
information to obtain lodgings.
You
will fly into Ft Myers Airport. Car rentals may be shared. You'll drive 30
minutes to Ft Myers Beach.
Once on the island, you may find travel on the Trolley a fun way to see the
island. It cost a whole quarter to hop on.
I can provide transportation for the individual that is staying at my lodgings
(first booking gets this option).
Meals are on you own.
My
fee, as your guide and instructor is $1500.00 for the week. I am available
the third week in April
thru the second week in May. The weather is beautiful in April and early May.
Book early to lock down better
airfares and housing.
