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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.