Category Archives: Recent Trips

Polar bears in pristine snow drift

Two bears wrestling in a pristine snow drift check us out. It appears the bottom bear was smiling for the cameras :~) To be on the ground with one of the worlds most formidable predators in an experience like no other. I hope you consider joining us in Nov. 2013 for this experience of a...

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Carl Zanoni’s STL Polar Bear Workshop experience

Chas, This is a note of thanks for the magnificent 2012 Ultimate Polar Bear Workshop.  We had outstanding photo opportunities galore with lots of polar bears and good light often both at the Lodge and on the Tundra Buggy extension.  You personally added significant value to the trip with your knowledge of polar bear behavior,...

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IDX pre-production use thoughts

Canon loaned me with a pre-production 1DX this past week. The camera is impressive in hand with greatly improved ergonomics and improved functionality. It appeared with my limited time for in-flight use to AF quickly and accurately, and maintain subject tracking even against busy backgrounds :~) Static subjects were tack sharp. I really liked the spot...

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Red Fox Editors’ Choice 500px by Tin Man Lee

I just came back from Chas’s Winter Yellowstone Workshop which brought so many good memories, new techniques, and new ideas that I will remember a life time. Ever since I first saw Chas’s wildlife photos, I have been hooked. Not only is each of his photos technically perfect, be it exposure, f-stop, shutter speed, sharpness,...

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Polar Bear Portrait

  Hello All, I am still up here in the sub-arctic photographing plolar bears and other wildlife including, gyrafalcon, arctic fox, and more from the ground. I am greatly looking forward to returning next year with a group in mid Nov, and Sept 2012. If you are interested in joining us next year shoot us...

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