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Japan- winter wildlife workshop
Feb 25th - March 9th, 2010
(full w/wait list)
February 25, 2010: We will all meet at Narita/Tokyo Airport, and,
be met by our guide. Our journey begins in Tokyo on February 26, 2010,
and returns to Tokyo on March 8, depart home March 9th.
STL is proud to offer a truly amazing journey through the countryside
of Japan! Enjoy 11 days of beautiful Japanese countryside and photographic
opportunities! Photograph the Snow Monkey's, Stellar Eagles, Blakiston's
Fish Owls, Japanese Cranes and more!
Day 1 (2/26): After breakfast our guide will meet us at our hotel
to begin our journey by train to the Monkey Park. After a short stop
at our hotel (Kotobuki), we will head to the Monkey Park for an afternoon
photo session with the Snow Monkey's.
Day 2 (2/27): Full day photo session with the Snow Monkey's
Day 3 (2/28): Full day photo session with the Snow Monkey's
Day 4 (3/1): After a short photo session with the Snow Monkey's in
the morning, we will head to the airport for our flight to Kushiro.
Day 5 (3/2): Today we will drive up to Shiretoko for Stellar Eagles
and Blankiston's Fish Owl. Along the way, we will stop at the river
and photograph the Whooper Swan. Once we arrive at the lodge, we will
set up our flashes for some night photography of the Blankiston's
Fish Owls. You will have your choice of accommodations tonite.
Day 6 (3/3): Full Day Charter Cruise in the sea of pack ice until
sunset to photograph the Stellar Eagles
Day 7 (3/4): Full Day Charter Cruise in the sea of pack ice until
sunset to photograph the Stellar Eagles
Day 8 (3/5): Reserved as an alternate day for Charter Cruise should
weather or ice conditions not cooperate. Our guide is prepared to
offer alternative photo opportunities (may be additional cost) should
weather and ice conditions cooperate, leaving us with an additional
day to explore in this area. And, then drive to our next destination
to photograph the Japanese Crane!
Day 9 (3/6): Full Day Photographing the Japanese Cranes. We will photograph
from different locations in order to capture group flights and the
mating dance of the cranes.
Day 10 (3/7): Full Day Photographing the Japanese Cranes. We will
photograph from different locations in order to capture group flights
and the mating dance of the cranes.
Day 11 (3/8): Part Day Photographing the Japanese Cranes. We then
head to the airport for our flights back to Tokyo. We arrive in Tokyo
about 11pm.
Day 12 (3/9): Depart for home.
To ensure the best instruction possible,
this workshop will have a maximum of 10 participants. Participation
only reserved on receipt of deposit.
Fee: The cost of this Photographic Instructional Workshop is DBL $6,495.
SNGL Available upon request..
Note- fee is subject to fluctuation in Yen exchange rate (current
quote based on110Yen/1Dollar).
Workshop includes: Photographic Instruction,
accommodations, meals, transportation and charter cruise, after breakfast
on Day 1, through arrival at Tokyo Airport on Day 11.
Not Included: Airfare to/from Tokyo/Haneda Airport, first and last
nights accommodations/meals.
Terms: A $1000.00 non-refundable deposit is required. The balance
is due 11/1/09 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.
Booking and Refund Policy
Please e-mail or include the
the following information with deposit:
1-Workshop Location and Date
2-Your name, address, day/evening phone numbers
For additional information, contact Charles
at -
"Shoot the Light" Instructional
Photographic Workshops
P.O. Box 987
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
tel: 828-891-4082
Contact Chas Here
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