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Photograph Workshops in Patagonia, Galapagos Islands, Pantanal, Panama and the Amazon

These photography workshops allow you plenty of time to study and photograph the wildlife, landscapes and people at a relaxed pace. Learn ways to improve your picture taking, get tips on digital editing and Photoshop techniques. Exploring some of the most enthralling natural wonders and fascinating cultures on Earth, you’ll be sure to have marvelous photographs to add to your portfolio.

Patagonia: Chile's Remote Wilderness
10 Days priced from $3,998.00

Patagonia has become known as one of the most stunningly beautiful, completely unspoiled and utterly remote places in the world. Patagonia is the definition of wildness: massive mountain ranges, steppes, ice fields, glaciers, rivers, lakes and snow, with an abundance of exotic wildlife. Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, occupies a unique place in the soul of Chileans, similar to that occupied by Yosemite for Americans. It is astonishingly diverse with areas to explore such as mountain glaciers, Glacier Lake and landscapes unlike any others on Earth. Near the Granite Mountains of the Paine Massif there is a vast deal of wildlife including guanacos (relatives of llamas), rheas, Andean condors, pumas, Patagonian foxes and a wide variety of birds. Accompanied by experienced naturalist guides who are pioneers of travel to the region, explore one of Earth's last frontiers on this exclusive Patagonia Photography Workshop.

Galapagos Islands: Exploring in Depth
10 days priced from $4,498.00

On the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands house some of the most appealing and accessible wildlife anywhere. During this Galapagos cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to photograph giant tortoises, comical blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins, iguanas and many other animals. The highly qualified naturalist on this  Galapagos cruise are authorities on the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. With ample time to explore the islands’ diverse terrain, desert landscapes, lush highland forests, volcanic soils and nutrient-rich waters this photography workshop is a once in a lifetime experience. You will visit Fernandina and Isabela Islands, the Galapagos' most volcanically active islands, and see how the animals are adapting to this change. You will have ample of time throughout our Galapagos Island tour to snorkel alongside sea lions, or relax in the clear waters of the Pacific.

Pantanal: Brazil's Grand Savannah & Iguazú Falls
11 days priced from $4,198.00

The Pantanal is a “holy grail” for people who enjoy wildlife. Located in southwestern Brazil, this province is a wilderness of unspoiled wetlands, serene rivers and lakes, verdant gallery forests and immense savannahs punctuated by tropical palms. The wildlife is so plentiful and easy to see that the Pantanal is South American’s safari destination. During this workshop you'll have the opportunity to photograph giant anteaters, marsh deer, black howler monkeys, tapirs, and perhaps the mysterious jaguar, which still roams the savannahs. Toco toucans, greater rheas, jabiru storks and more than a dozen species of colorful parrots, including the endangered hyacinth macaw, are on the list of fabulous birds you’re likely to find. In addition to visiting the Pantanal, you will have the opportunity to explore Iguazú Falls, one of the most extraordinary waterfalls in the world. A World Heritage Site it is protected and houses an astounding amount of tropical wildlife including the red-breasted toucans, capuchin monkeys, colorful tanagers and tropical butterflies, among many other creatures. The guides and expedition leader are passionate about the region.

Panama: Wildlife Bridge of the Americas
9 days priced from $3,198.00

Panama has long been recognized by travelers for its history and the Panama Canal. In recent years its reputation has grown as one of the most interesting tropical nature to be found in the world. Panama’s mountains, rainforests and tropical coastlines form a natural land bridge between North and South America. At this crossroads we find some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth including tiny tamarin monkeys, brilliant blue morpho butterflies, colorful tropical birds and a riot of orchids, bromeliads and other plant life characterize these jungles. Meet indigenous people of the jungle and learn about their traditional customs. Explore the rainforests from the Pacific to the Caribbean. Venture into the highlands of Chiriquí and survey cloud forests while looking for wildlife unique to the region including the resplendent quetzal. Along visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, Fort San Lorenzo and Panama City’s colonial district.

Amazon Voyage: The Greatest Voyage in Natural History

The Amazon River is the mightiest river in the world, flanked by enormous stretches of untouched rainforest. The rainforest canopy shelters the most diverse ecosystem on Earth, making it the perfect place for a Photography Workshop. The workshop begins in Iquitos, the world’s furthest inland seaport. You will travel upstream along the Amazon’s tributaries deep into the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve,  the biggest wetland reserve in the world.  Photograph the Amazon’s myriad forms of wildlife including monkeys, birds, sloths and other mammals, pink and gray dolphins and many more. You might even spot the endangered giant otter or the rare harpy eagle. Expert local naturalist guides and an expedition leader will accompany you on your Amazon photography expedition. 

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