Five days of nature photography immersed in the magical winter atmosphere of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
DATES AND PARTICIPANTS
DURATION
5 Days and 4 Nights
DATES
From 10th to 14th February
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
6 Participants
DETAILS AND ACTIVITIES
DIFFICULTY
? Medium
PREPARATION AND EQUIPMENT
Snow excursions are planned
MODALITY
Traveling photography
Cost and Tour Leader
TOUR LEADER
Michele Bavassano
Sharon Vanadia
STARTING FROM
1490€
PAYMENT
€500 deposit upon registration and balance 60 days before departure
HOW TO BOOK?
Scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the contact form, asking for more information on the event or confirming your participation. You will be quickly contacted on Whatsapp.
DESTINATION:
The Gran Paradiso National Park extends over 70,000 hectares of high mountain territory, between 800 meters of valley floor and 4,061 meters of Gran Paradiso. The park extends over 4 valleys and occupies two regions. It is the oldest national park in Italy, established on December 3, 1922.
From a naturalistic point of view, it is one of the most interesting parks in Italy, with well 68 species of vertebrates including 52 mammals and 101 nesting birds.Among these the most significant is undoubtedly the ibex, symbol of the park, but besides him it is also possible to observe the Alpine chamois, fox, mountain hare, stoat and in recent years also the wolf. Among the birds, it is worth highlighting the presence of thegolden eagle and of the bearded vulture.
From a photographic point of view the park has no equal. The breathtaking environment, in full Alpine style, offers wonderful views and details. The great density of animals greatly stimulates photographic creativity, giving us the opportunity to experience truly unforgettable moments. In winter the park is completely covered in snow and ice. A silent and wild park that each of us should know.
ABOUT THE TOUR:
Immerse yourself for five days in the nature photography of the Gran Paradiso National Park, surrounded by the magical winter atmosphere. We will explore the best areas of the park, looking for suggestive scenery and animals in the splendid snow-covered alpine valleys.
The park offers breathtaking environments ideal for photography, especially in winter, when it is possible to observe and immortalize numerous species including ibex, Alpine chamois, foxes, variable hares, golden eagles and bearded vultures. A professional photographer will be at your side, sharing technical and naturalistic experiences to optimize the use of equipment and improve your photographic skills.
Throughout the day, we will learn basic and advanced shooting techniques to achieve creative images. After sunset, we will analyze the day’s shots and do post-production sessions to optimize the files.
The objective is to provide participants with knowledge of biology and photography, to practice this passion with respect for nature and with adequate technical skills to take excellent photos in any situation. It will be an intense and engaging experience, which will make you discover a new dimension of nature photography.
The photography sessions will take place in the morning and at sunset, mainly with traveling photography activities. We will explore the most iconic places of the Park, immersing ourselves in an experience in harmony with nature. The intense days will keep us in the field from dawn to dusk, with practical sessions on basic and advanced shooting techniques to obtain creative and unique images. Obviously, as in every workshop, we will dedicate a part of the workshop to carry out a complete post-production lesson, to optimize each shot from noise reduction, contrast management, colors and export for print and the web.
In addition to capturing beautiful photographs and having an unforgettable experience, the focus of this workshop is to showcase the field approach of experienced professional photographers, revealing the secrets of stalking and wildlife photography.
For this tour we will stay at the foot of the park, at the entrance to the three main valleys.
The photographic outings will be daily and we will use the hotel only for breakfast and dinner, while lunches will be mainly packed or, depending on the conditions, we could also use the facilities in the mountains for hot meals. The overnight stay will be in double rooms, with the possibility of requesting a single.
DAILY PROGRAM
Day 1
- Meeting point 12.00 pm Hotel. Precise information will be communicated after registration.
- Short presentation and discussion with projection on the basic wildlife photography techniques and the fauna an environments of the park.
- Drive until sunset to Cogne, in Valnontey, one of the main valleys of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
- Dinner at the hotel based on typical products.
Day 2
- Meeting at 07.30 am and breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Rhemes-Notre-Dames and departure for a hike (route of medium difficulty) in search of the fauna of the park.
- 1.00 pm break for packed lunch (free).
- 2.30 pm resumption of photographic activities until sunset.
- Dinner at the hotel based on typical products.
Day 3
- Meeting at 07.30 am and breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Valsavaranche and departure for a hike (route of medium difficulty) in search of the fauna of the park.
- 1.00 pm break for packed lunch (free).
- 2.30 pm resumption of photographic activities until sunset.
- Dinner at the hotel based on typical products.
Day 4
- Meeting at 07.30 am and breakfast at the hotel.
- Moving towards Cogne and departure for the hike from “Valnontey”.
- 1.00 pm break for packed lunch (free).
- Transfer to an area of your choice from those visited in the previous days.
- Dinner at the hotel based on typical products.
Day 5
- Meeting at 07.30 am and breakfast at the hotel.
- Post-production session using the shots taken during the workshop
INCLUDED
- All nights in a double room
- Breakfast and dinners in the hotel
- Assistance from two professional nature photographers for the entire duration of the workshop
- Discussions on basic and advanced nature photography techniques
- Introductory lessons on the biology and ethology of the species present in the Park
- Frontal post-production course
- dedicated to nature photography in the central hours of the day
- 7 photographic sessions (4 sunrises and 3 sunsets)
- English language support.
NOT INCLUDED
- Transfers on site
- Transfer to and from the airport
- Single Room (200 euro supplement)
- Lunches
❓ Frequently Asked Questions❓
How to reach the destination?
We will be able to organize a transfer from Milan airport or otherwise the ideal solution if you do not have a vehicle is to rent a car to reach the destination. The roads are usually easily passable with classic winter tyres.
What equipment will I need?
For this event we recommend a main lens of at least 300mm effective. Other than this, shorter lenses can be useful for wider images or landscapes. If you don’t have a long lens, you can rent one during the registration process. Contact us for any need.
What clothing will I need?
Layered clothing for temperatures ranging between -10° C and 15° C, boots, cape for
rain and snow, tripod, raincover for the camera and mat to lie on the ground. Glasses
sun and protective cream. Snowshoes and snowshoes are highly recommended (rentals available).
Terms and conditions
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
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HOW TO BOOK?
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NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
6
Cost:
€1490
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