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NatureScapes Workshops
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Loons and More - Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

June 2013 - Instructors: Greg Downing, Alan Murphy

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to photograph Common Loons, with chicks, at close range, as well as many other species that nest in the area. In an intimate small group setting you can expect to learn the techniques Greg and Alan use to capture captivating images of these birds.

   

Ultimate Iceland Adventure! - Iceland

July 2013 - Instructors: Greg Downing, E.J. Peiker, Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson

Join NatureScapes.net founders Greg Downing and E.J. Peiker, along with world renowned Ornithologist and Icelandic photographer, Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson, on this once in a lifetime ultimate workshop in Iceland.

   

Hummingbirds and Toucans Workshop - Costa Rica

July 2013 - Instructor: Greg Basco

Led by Foto Verde Tours co-founder Greg Basco, this itinerary focuses on obtaining outstanding images of elusive Toucans, various species of Parrots and Macaws as well as hummingbirds in flight and pollinating local flowers.

   

The Best of Kenya - Kenya, Africa

July 2013 - Instructor: Piper Mackay

Join us for this special all-inclusive itinerary offering the best of Kenya; Amboseli National Park, Samburu National reserve, and the famous Masia Mara during the migration season! Each of these reserves offers something special and different. Piper Mackay has spent a great deal of time in all three locations and will share her unwavering passion for the African wildlife and culture, as well as her photographic expertise and unique vision.

   

Coastal Brown Bears Adventure! - Lake Clark, Alaska

August 2013 - Instructor: Greg Downing

Join us in Lake Clark National Park, the premier destination for Coastal Brown Bear photography. Our adventure begins in Anchorage Alaska, where we will meet at the local airstrip for our flight via small aircraft, to the renowned Lake Clark National Park. After landing on the beach on the western shores of the Cook Inlet, we'll immediately be on the lookout for bears. Each day will be a new adventure as we work the tides watching and photographing the bears.

   

Navajo Country & North Rim Grand Canyon - NE Arizona

August 2013 - Instructor: E.J. Peiker

Join NatureScapes' Technical Editor and widely acclaimed professional nature photographer, E.J. Peiker, during this incredible photographic excursion of some of the best, and even iconic, locations in NE Arizona. Visit and photograph Arizona's world famous with Navajo Country, Monument Valley, Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.

   

Banff and Jasper National Parks - Alberta, Canada

October 2013 - Instructors: Greg Downing, E.J. Peiker

Join Greg Downing and NatureScapes' Technical Editor and widely acclaimed professional nature photographer, E.J. Peiker, for 7 full days in the Canadian Rockies. This workshop offers the perfect mix of landscape and wildlife photography in Banff and Jasper National Parks—the photography opportunities will not disappoint.

   

Ultimate Africa Experience - Tanzania, Africa

November 2013 - Instructor: Greg Downing

This photographic safari will be conducted in the east African country of Tanzania, home to the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Mount Kilimanjaro. It will combine an exciting photography workshop in one of the world's most outstanding wildlife, birding, landscape and cultural locations together with a luxury vacation in fascinating Tanzania.

   

Uganda Primates - Africa

November 2013 - Instructor: Greg Downing

Join Greg Downing on a special chimpanzee and gorilla trek in the Africa rainforest. We'll spend 6 full days on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit and photograph chimpanzees, mountain gorillas and various other possible primate species such as Colobus Monkey, Blue Monkey, Red-tailed Monkey, Grey-cheeked Mangabey and more!

   

Ultimate Falklands - Falkland Islands

November 2013 - Instructor: Greg Downing

Spend two weeks with Greg Downing in one of the world’s BEST locations for wildlife photography. The Falkland Islands host a variety of species of penguins, as well as albatross and other birds, seals and sea lions! We have painstakingly designed this itinerary to coincide with peak breeding activity and to put you in the best locations to capture dramatic images. You will not want to miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

   

Tropical Birds and More - Costa Rica

January 2014 - Instructors: Greg Downing, Greg Basco

This is the perfect trip for birding spouses and non-photographers interested in Costa Rican birds and wildlife! Co-led by NatureScapes founder/professional bird photographer Greg Downing and Foto Verde Tours co-founder Greg Basco, this diverse itinerary offers the best Costa Rica bird photo opportunities possible. You’ll capture spectacular images of toucans, hummingbirds, honeycreepers, Green and Scarlet Macaws, and colorful frogs as well as some world-class landscapes.

   

Rainforest Macro Photography - Costa Rica

May 2014 - Instructors: Greg Basco, Tom Whelan

Co-led by Foto Verde Tours founder and professional nature photographer Greg Basco and award-winning nature photographer and naturalist Tom Whelan, this instructional workshop takes you to some of the best places in Costa Rica for macro photography. We'll photograph all manner of macro subjects, including poison frogs, tree frogs, insects, mushrooms, and orchids to capture outstanding images of the amazing colors and details contained in the small world of Costa Rica.

   

Ultimate Iceland Adventure! - Iceland

July 2014 - Instructors: Greg Downing, E.J. Peiker, Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson

Join NatureScapes.net founders Greg Downing and E.J. Peiker, along with world renowned Ornithologist and Icelandic photographer, Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson, on this once in a lifetime ultimate workshop in Iceland.

   

Hummingbirds and Toucans Workshop - Costa Rica

July 2014 - Instructor: Greg Basco

Led by Foto Verde Tours co-founder Greg Basco, this itinerary focuses on obtaining outstanding images of elusive Toucans, various species of Parrots and Macaws as well as hummingbirds in flight and pollinating local flowers.

   

Jaguars and More! - Pantanal, Brazil

August 2014 - Instructors: Greg Downing, Steve Metildi

The Pantanal - Explore these tropical wetlands with Greg Downing and Steve Metildi. This unparalleled wildlife sanctuary is an ecological paradise boasting hundreds of species of birds, thousands of varieties of butterflies, howler monkeys, capybaras, toucans, caimans, and our target subjects the endangered jaguar, Hyacinth macaws and giant river otters.

   

Galápagos Adventure - Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

October 2014 - Instructor: Greg Downing

Join NatureScapes founder Greg Downing for 7 full days in the Galápagos Islands. We'll spend a day with the giant Galápagos tortoise, visit the world's largest breeding albatross colony, search for land iguanas and frigate birds as well as 3 species of booby: Nazca, Red-footed, and Blue-footed—this trip is one you do not want to miss. More details coming soon. If you'd like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Erin Masters at erin@naturescapes.net.

   

Workshop Testimonials
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Greg was the best workshop leader I have had the pleasure to have worked with. Unlike other experiences, his focus was on the participants and helping them improve their photography.
Michael C.
Rainforest Macro Photography - Costa Rica
Great photographers are not always great instructors; E.J. Peiker is both. He offered suggestions and made himself available immediately to help with any questions or problems in the field. We felt he was there primarily to help the participants and provide a great experience.
Patrick P. & Carol G.
Arizona DuckShop™ - Phoenix
I have been a photographer for over 50 years. I never want to stop learning, and this workshop was a great learning opportunity. Multi-flash technique is an amazing way to freeze even the fastest hummingbird motion. Greg is a great instructor who made this technique come alive. I highly recommend this workshop.
Marc B.
Hummingbirds and More - Ecuador
This is the 2nd NatureScapes workshop that I have attended. Greg Downing is a great teacher and photographer. His trips are very informative and fun. The afternoon lectures are exceptionally good—you definitely get your money's worth. I look forward to attending more of Greg's workshops in the future.
Helen Jo P.
Florida
As a biologist, this trip was a thrilling and long awaited exposure to the tropics. I took my share of photos, too, but also enjoyed taking in the culture and scenery of Costa Rica. It was a very mellow, compatible group of people. The lodges chosen were perfect for our purposes and I'd like to visit them again. Thanks for organizing such a wonderful trip!
Stephen and George-Ann M.
Hummingbirds and More - Costa Rica
Thanks to the both of you (Greg and Alan) for putting on such a good workshop. I think that all the folks regardless of ability level got something out of the workshop. Also, thanks for being so flexible in getting people to the places that they wanted to shoot. Alan thanks for the setups, a cursory look at my photos shows that I have some ones that I will like very much. I know that Judy and I enjoyed ourselves - thanks for the fun workshop!
John Sturtevant
Puffins and More Adventure - St. Paul Island, Alaska