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PO Box 1505
Fresno, TX 77455-1505

ph: 281-778-1486

nchappell@trogontours.net

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Arizona bird Photo workshop

GREEN VALLEY, ARIZONA

April 24-29, 2019

Photo Workshop: Join Nate Chappell for 5 great days of photography in Southern Arizona.  During this workshop we will use mutli-flash and photo trap setups to capture stunning images of hummingbirds and bats.  We will also help you capture super action shots of native Arizona bird species from blinds at waterholes and water drips. Nate will give presentations on photographing birds in the wild, using flash for bird photography and raw image processing.  We will have sessions on the hummingbird multi-flash setup where you can photograph up to 4 species of hummingbirds, we will have 2 evening bat and owl photography sessions and many sessions photographing birds from blinds.  We will also do some natural light set up hummingbird photography.  You will need a minimum of a 300mm lens or 200mm lens with teleconverter.  For the hummingbirds and bats you don't need a larger lens than that, for the other birds more focal length is desirable. 

Leaders  Nate Chappell.  Nate is one of the leading bird photographers in the world.  His multi-flash hummingbird images are often featured in the NANPA Showcase and have been widely published.  He is an excellent and patient instructor. 

Maximum participants: 5

Cost and logistics:  $2,975 per photographer, $350 single supplement, $800 deposit.  Cost of nonphotographer spouse/companion joining is $900.  Includes all photo instruction, local transportation, guiding, property use fees, 2 evening bat sessions and lodging.  It does not include meals other than some breakfasts.  Fly to Tucson, AZ or drive to the workshop hotel, the Green Valley Best Western to begin and end the workshop. If anyone wants to do a captive reptiles session they can do so for an additional fee, generally about $100.   There are 2 bat photography sessions included, you can add more if you wish for an additional fee.

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Itinerary:

April 24th - Arrive to Tucson, AZ.  If you fly in we will arrange your transfer to Green Valley, AZ Best Western.  The workshop starts at 5pm when Nate will give his presentation on photographing birds in the wild with question and answer period.

April 25th - Morning and afternoon bird photography sessions in the desert blinds at Amado, AZ.  Target species here include Gambel's Quail, Roadrunner, Phainopepla, Orioles, Pyrrhuloxia and many others.  Evening bat photography session. We will do multi-flash photography of Broad-billed and Black-chinned Hummingbirds as well as possibly others. Evening bat photography session, we also have chance for a couple of owls during this session.

April 26th - Morning and afternoon bird photography sessions at Madera Canyon, AZ.  This location attracts Scott's Orioles, Hepatic Tanagers, Mexican Jays, Acorn and Arizona Woodpeckers, Black-headed Grosbeaks and more.     

April 27th - Morning photography session at Bill Forbes's Pond in Amado, AZ.  Afternoon presentation at the hotel on using flash for bird photography as well as presentation on raw image processing.  Evening bat photography session with owls also possible.

April 28th - Morning and afternoon bird photography sessions at Madera Canyon, AZ including set up hummingbird photography. Evening bat photography session.

April 29th - One final morning of bird photography.  Check out from hotel and transfer to airport if needed.   


Hooded Oriole

Pallid Bat

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Northern Cardinal

Gila Woodpecker
 

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PO Box 1505
Fresno, TX 77455-1505

ph: 281-778-1486

nchappell@trogontours.net