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2 Day Algonquin Park Photography Workshop

Discover the beauty of Ontario's wildlife through a lens! Spend 2 days and 2 nights in Algonquin Park learning wildlife photography techniques from experienced industry professionals!

Algonquin Provincial Park is a wilderness wonderland one and a half times the size of Canada's smallest province.  It was the first provincial park in Ontario and Algonquin is so diverse that it offers something for nearly everyone. The park is home to over 45 mammals, over 30 kinds of reptiles and amphibians and more than 130 breeding birds.  What's more, Algonquin is unequalled in Ontario, perhaps even in North America, as a location for seeing Moose.

This Experience takes place in the area of the Highway 60 Corridor, one of the best places in the park for wildlife viewing; indeed, more Moose are seen each year right along Highway 60 than in all of the backcountry. This is because some animals (particularly Moose) are actually attracted to the highway at certain times of the year. Algonquin offers 7,725 sq km of semi-wilderness, complete with forests, hundreds of lakes, rivers and hiking trails.  It's scenery is famous as the backdrop for many 'Group of Seven' artists paintings and very popular with landscape photographers and artists.  

Workshop Overview:
Arrive late afternoon/early evening, when you'll be met by your workshop leader who will go over the schedule and check you into your accommodations.

Day 1: You will join your group early in the morning and be at a stunning location for sunrise when you can take advantage of the beautiful light, mist and reflections in the water. For the rest of the day your instructor will take you to some of the best wildlife viewing locations in the park where they will provide instruction on the basics of your camera functions and how to apply them in the field. You'll learn to understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO and how they work together and what each one does to your image. You'll also learn how to create pleasing backgrounds to make your subject stand out.
You will hike one of the shorter trails in the park which is suitable for all activity levels, looking for more species and landscape opportunities before heading to another location for sunset. After this full-day we will stop at a local restaurant for dinner and return to our accommodations.

Day 2: Once again, it's an early start to capture sunrise at a beautiful lake in the park and a chance to visit more of the prime areas for Moose and other wildlife. In the afternoon we'll stop for lunch and time to see the gallery and visitor's centre. After that you will explore some of the logging roads for more animal encounters and the workshop will conclude after another sunset session.

What you will be photographing:
Wildlife: Moose, Common Loons, Grey Jays, Wild Turkeys, Downy Woodpeckers, Great Blue Herons
Landscapes: Algonquin Park provides for a wide variety of landscape photo opportunities. Your instructor will show you some of their favorite spots for capturing striking images of the diverse and beautiful scenery in Algonquin.
 

What is included:

• Expert photographic instruction and guiding.
• Two nights accommodation based on double occupancy (single supplement option available).
• Two full days of photography (9am pre-shoot instruction, followed by photography from 10am until dusk), so you'll be sure to come away with some great images and memories!

2 Day Algonquin Park Photography Workshop Experience Pricing

** Availability: June 7th-8th & 9th-10th, 2012
$699.99 + HST per person	Gift Certificate Code: LIPLAP

Experience Location

Things to Remember

A waiver of liability must be signed before participation.

Not included:
Meals, alcoholic beverages, park entrance fees and transportation to Algonquin Provincial Park. Since this is a drive to destination participants will be using their own vehicles to travel within the park. There is minimal driving to the photo sites.

Recommended Clothing

You will be outdoors, so dress for the weather. We recommend that you dress in layers and bring a backpack with some wet weather clothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What equipment do I need?
A. For this seminar/workshop you will need to have a point and shoot digital camera that you can zoom and has the capability to manually set all of the camera functions or a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses. For those with a digital SLR camera body you will need a good zoom lens or a fixed focal length lens in the 300mm range. You will also need a tripod or monopod, hiking boots, bug repellent and/or a bug jacket. Rain wear for inclement weather is a good idea and don't forget your memory cards, batteries and a battery charger. Lastly, you'll need a good backpack to hike with.

Q. How much is the single supplement for the accommodation?
A. $80 plus HST for the entire workshop (covers both nights). This may be paid at the time of purchase or at the time of booking.

Other Important Information

The Accommodation

The Algonquin Dream Catcher Motel has been providing guests with clean, quiet, comfortable and affordable accommodation since opening its doors in the fall of 2010. Built by Monda and Emil Michel, operators of Bellwood Inn Bed & Breakfast, it is both the newest accommodation to the Whitney area, and the closest accommodation to Ontario's most famous Provincial park. It is located just minutes away from both the east gate of Algonquin Park and the Whitney beach.

We offer 10 Suites, all with private 4 piece baths, wood floors and luxury pillow top mattress’s. With fridges and microwaves in each room, your stay is sure to be convenient. Suites 1-6 enjoy a covered patio, while suites 7-12 feature a forest view.

Whether you’re looking to spend a day in Algonquin Park or a week or more, The Algonquin Dream Catcher Motel is your best choice for value, cleanliness and comfort.
 

Other Restrictions

This Experience requires a minimum of four participants. You are welcome to attend as an individual, but please keep in mind that you will be sharing your Experience with others.