November
2nd -
4th, 2009
Cost $320 (minimum 2 days) or $480 (3 days).
This safari is limited to 6.
We meet in Springdale, Utah on Sunday night
- Nov 1st
Shooting Locations: Many
Southern Utah and Northern Arizona locations
My Shooting Bio: I've spent
much of my adult life living in Utah, more
than five years living in the southern
Utah city of St. George. I've had
covers of a number of regional magazines,
including St. George Magazine and Arizona
Wildlife Views, and hundreds of images
published in other magazines, newspapers, in
calendars, etc from my photography in these
areas. It would be hard to estimate
how many days I've spent in the field
shooting in southern Utah, maybe a thousand.
I know the regional national parks - like
Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon -
as well as lesser know monuments like Grand
Staircase-Escalante and even the state parks
like Snow Canyon. I have driven the back
roads of the Arizona Strip, Kiabab Plateau,
Beaver Dam Mountains, and hundreds of miles
in local BLM lands and Dixie National
Forest. In the past year I have taught
seminars throughout California (22 different
cities) and led 14 workshops and safaris all
over the American West. Each trip is
different and will go where the colors and
wildlife are best.
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Safari
Autumn in southern Utah is truly spectacular.
Rocky Mountain Maples and Gambel's Oak are wrapped in
blazing colors. Both mule deer and desert bighorn
sheep are in the rut - and more visible in these scenic
areas than at any other time. Also, many
different songbirds have come into this area to escape
the colder temperatures farther north. The amazing
red rock country and its rock canyons, monoliths, and
hoodoos are all within close range. This safari is
a true mix of wildlife and landscape photography - there
is a lot of beautiful subjects for everyone here - no
matter your preference.
We meet in Springdale, Utah just outside the southwest
entrance to Zion Park, just past the towns of Virgin and
Rockville on Sunday night, November 1st. It is about a
2.5 hour drive from Las Vegas up I-15, past St. George,
then down Highway 9 through Hurricane and La Verkin.
We depart each
morning before dawn to be in our chosen location for
sunrise photography. We do a lot of driving and so when we are
carpooling we split gas expenses. I have a
couple of rooms reserved at the Zion Park Motel in
Springdale but I would suggest getting your own room if
you are traveling with another person – their number is
435-772-3251. If you are alone and would like to share a room with
another safari attendee then the costs are split
equally. The cost of meals is typical in a tourist
area, being a bit higher than normal, but there are good
restaurants in Springdale and in the general area..
Philosophy
While
I'm a wildlife photographer first, and a scenic
photographer second - this safari is truly a mix of
both. My Nikon 500mm F4 lens, as well as all my equipment and
lenses, will be available for safari participants to use
as opportunities arise. Bring all your camera
equipment. Opportunities for wildlife photography
generally require your longest lens for the safety of
the animals and the photographer. Great landscape
photography requires wide-angle lenses and small f-stops
to capture all the detail in dramatic scenes. A tripod is also a
necessary accessory, especially in the morning and
evening hours when low light requires longer
shutter-speeds. I suggest bringing layered clothing,
shooting gloves, camera equipment, tripod, hat, weather
slicker for you and your equipment in case of rain or
snow. Depending upon your camera and how you shoot
images (Raw vs. JPG’s) bring at least 16 gig of compact
flash cards or other media. Bring your laptop or a
portable hard-drive if you feel you might need to
download cards while shooting. Personally, I use the
Epson P-series of portable hard-drives to download my CF
cards as I'm shooting.
Deposit and Conditions
Full
payment is due by October 17th,
2009. I accept major credit cards including Visa,
Mastercard, and American Express - and of course,
checks. Please don't e-mail me credit card
information - just call and we will handle it over the
phone. There is no additional fees if
your wife and/or husband accompanies you and they are
not photographers. You are responsible for your
own safety, travel, hotel accommodations, and food. It is clearly understood that outdoor
nature photography has inherent risks and that those
risks are borne by the participants. Your deposit
for this photography safari constitutes your acceptance
of these conditions.
I make
every effort to provide a great photographic experience
for everyone. Getting up early and staying out
until dark is part of great nature photography.
Rain, snow, or sun - hot or cold - we get out and search
for great photographic opportunities. Each night
at dinner we will visit about the day's events and plan
strategy for the following day. I have two-way
radios for talking between vehicles and know where all
the restrooms are (hey, that's important info...).
Look through my galleries to see the type of stuff I
shoot and join me if you feel like you will not only
learn important professional nature photography
techniques - but have great experiences as well.
If you would like to request more
information, feel free to call me directly or e-mail me
below. If you would like to join this photo
safari, call today as space is limited.
Regards
Brent Russell Paull
American West Photography
559-909-5208
brent@amwestphoto.com
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