The Original Loons and More Workshop
June 2nd-5th, 2012 (check in 6/1, depart 6/6) 1 Space Available
June 8th-11th, 2012 (check in 6/7, depart 6/12) 1 Space Available
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This year we have added a 4th day on the lake with the loons.
This is one of our most popular and fast filling workshops. If you wish to capture the ultimate loon images this is the workshop for you. Loons w/ newly hatched chicks riding on moms back are the highlight. This is our 9th year and 23th session with the loons, knowing their behavior translates into better imagery. Moreover, our custom configured boat provides for an extremely stable, low, and maneuverable photography platform.
Join award winning photographers Charles Glatzer and Cheryl Ertelt for 4 days of loon photography in MI. Loons have been nesting on a small island, and at the river mouth for the last 10 years and the workshop is scheduled at a time when young chicks have most often been present in the past. These loons, while not tolerant of craft that are paddled, are very tolerant of the pontoon boat that we will be using. They frequently swim very close and even dive under the boat. This is a unique opportunity to get close to a very beautiful bird and observe and photograph a variety of behaviors. Time slots will alternate daily so everyone gets to shoot with the earliest and latest light. The pontoon boat is set-up for shooting with tripod or laying flat on the deck of the boat with bean bag, skimmer, etc. This low angle deck position is outstanding, offering a lower more intimate perspective. Our watercraft has been custom configured with most rails and all panels removed and trolling motors fore and aft to facilitate the best photography possible. And, our boat captain and host is second to none at piloting our craft.
During the off times, we will be shooting a variety of other subjects. Our Lodge has an extensive set-up of bird feeders and numerous species are likely to be present including hairy and downy woodpeckers, yellow-bellied sapsucker, rose-breasted grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, black-capped chickadee, white and red-breasted nuthatches and ruby-throated hummingbird. We will also try using a bird caller in the nearby wetlands to call in American bittern, Virginia rail and sora, and Barred owl.
For those wanting to extend their stay in the Northern MI area, we can give you suggestions and directions to other areas for other scenic or wildflowers photo opportunities.
Fee $2725
Includes... 4 days with 8 scheduled shoots on the lake, 5 nights lodging in cabin, boat w/captain extraordinaire, all incredible meals, song bird shoot, with daily comprehensive classroom and in-field photo instruction. Sign up for two sessions and receive a $100 discount.
Note- lodging is double occupancy per cabin. Single supplement available $395.
Terms: A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required. The balance is due 60 days before the date of the STL workshop and is then non-refundable unless the tour sells out. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date, we will try to fill your spot off the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit only.
Deposit methods accepted; check made payable to Shoot the Light (address below), Pay Pal to info@shootthelight.com, and credit card via a phone call to our office.
To sign up contact our office at 828-891-4082 or email us info@shootthelight.com