2019 Florida Birds Photography Tour
         

About the tour

The birdlife in Florida is simply awesome. The birds are big, friendly and full of color. During the Spring breeding and nesting season, many spectacular species concentrate on nest building and attracting members of the opposite sex- and thus they ignore people. This allows us photographers to GET CLOSE - which is a great thing when it comes to photographing birds.

We’ll travel to a variety of breeding, nesting and feeding locations, which I know intimately from the 8 years I lived in Florida. We’ll concentrate on bird photos, but there are many other subjects for our cameras in Florida as well. Huge alligators, swamp scenes, spring flowers, lizards, Everglades scenery, and colorful ocean sunsets will all be part of the trip’s photographic goals. Bird and wildlife photography is addicting and this tour will help feed your soul in that regard for awhile.

Here's your chance to fill your portfolio with awesome shots of birds in action, birds feeding, birds mating, large alligators, colorful sunsets and more. There are endless wildlife opportunities in Florida and we certainly won't run out of subjects.

We’ll be out early and late for the best light and the best bird action. I’ll help you with compositions and with the wildlife photography techniques necessary for capturing compelling images of everything we see.

This is a photography tour. Most of our time will be spent in the field.  Classroom and critique sessions are optional as space and time allow.  I will be photographing alongside participants on this trip but I will always be available to help you if you need.

​All levels of photographers are welcome on my tours, from the beginner to the seasoned pro. While any camera can produce decent images of birds and other Florida scenes, I highly recommend a DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses and at least 300mm (500-600mm is much better) of lens power for this tour. I'll be using my Tamron 150-600mm lens almost exclusively during this tour.

I hope you’ll join us on this fun and action-packed bird and Florida wildlife photo tour.

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 Cost & Essentials

When:      February 19-24, 2019
Where:     Based out of Fort Myers, Florida
Tuition:    $2495/participant
Limit:        Min. 4 participants, max. 7 participants
                               

Tuition  Includes: 

• 5 nights lodging at a great hotel in Fort Myers, Florida.
  
• In-depth field instruction on bird & wildlife photography plus trusted leadership from a professional photographer (Don Mammoser) to get you into the best position for the best photos of Florida birds and other wildlife.
  
• The advantage of traveling with a motivated, like-minded group which doesn't mind waiting for you to get the perfect photo. Small groups facilitate even more learning as you bounce ideas off each other.
• A small group setting where you'll always have access to the professional leader.
• Group and/or one-on-one image critique sessions.
• Classroom discussion, field teaching sessions, and...         tons of fun!
• Not Included - transportation and meals. I've made group reservations at a nice hotel in Fort Myers and five nights are included in your trip cost. Rooms can hold 1 or 2 people and NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IS CHARGED.
  

Exertion Level: Low - short walks over flat terrain and on level boardwalks.

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Payment Info - Taking Sign- ups now    

An in-depth welcome packet will be sent to you after receipt of a $500 trip deposit ($515 if by Paypal).

Personal checks are preferred for all payments, but Paypal is accepted as well by clicking the button above. NOTE: Paypal payments cost 3% more than sending me a check. This is to offset my costs to Paypal and for the convenience of using this service.
 
Deposits and any personal check payments should be sent to: Don Mammoser
12503 Venable Creek Street
Parker CO 80134  

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