CONSERVATION IN FOCUS SERIES
Our Conservation in Focus workshops embody
the true spirit of expeditionary voyaging. Whether you are interested in projects close to home or in the most remote corners of our changing world, photography can be a powerful tool for building a public constituency for conservation. Our workshop leaders, Bob Rozinski and Wendy Shattil, have dedicated their careers to portraying the inherent beauty of the natural world but also the environmental dramas that threaten the fragile fabric of life. Fellows of the International League of Conservation Photographers, Bob and Wendy are recognized worldwide for their compelling portrayals of at-risk ecosystems. Our "classroomafloat" workshops provide a unique opportunity to refine your skills and make a conservation difference with your own images. |
CONSERVATION IN FOCUS (I): WILDERNESS IMAGES OF SOUTHEAST ALASKA
June 16-24, 2012 9 Days/8 Nights
Bob Rozinski & Wendy Shattil,
Audrey Benedict and the M/V Catalyst Crew
 Few places in North America rival the scenic beauty and wildlife diversity of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. These magical land and seascapes—the spectacular fjords, tidewater glaciers, and old-growth forests of Frederick Sound, Thomas Bay, Endicott Arm, and Ford's Terror— provide the perfect setting for our Conservation in Focus workshop. Renowned photographers Bob Rozinski and Wendy Shattil lead this week-long voyage aboard the classic M/V Catalyst, a 76-foot wooden boat built in 1932 as the floating laboratory for the University of Washington. The Catalyst carries 12 passengers in superb comfort and is equipped with a full complement of sea kayaks and a motorized inflatable to enable explorations both near and far. The use of sea kayaks allows us a seal's-eye view of the marine world—the perfect platform for aspiring conservation photographers.
.jpg) In contrast to the traditional "how-to" workshop, our Conservation in Focus seminars are designed to enable participants to master the creative and technical skills required to make visual media a more powerful conservation tool— wherever participants wish to be actively engaged in conservation work. In addition to learning about the natural history of Southeast Alaska, we'll explore and discuss the impacts that global warming is having on the region's glaciers, the threats facing marine and land-based wildlife, and the effects of marine pollution on animal and human life-ways. Most importantly, we'll learn to shoot images that tell a story and have the strongest possible impact on the viewer. Workshop activities emphasize image composition, context and perspective, using natural light effectively, and learning new ways to present your work—always honoring photographic integrity and the natural environment throughout the creative process. Working collectively, we'll produce a photo book that captures the "essence" of Southeast Alaska as well as the environmental challenges that lie ahead. Don't miss this rare opportunity to refine your skills and make a difference with your images!
Price: $4,100 (includes a $500 deposit)
Group Size: 12
Trip Rating: 2-3
 Price Includes: 6 nights/7 days aboard the M/V Catalyst, all meals and beverages (including wine and beer), 2 nights' lodging (June 16 in Petersburg and June 23 in Juneau), two group dinners ashore, the services of our three photographer/naturalist leaders and the Catalyst's four-person crew, full sea kayak outfitting and expert instruction, gratuities to the Catalyst's crew, boat/hotel transfers, and a copy of the photo book. The price quoted is per person based on double occupancy; a single supplement of $250 is required of participants preferring non-shared hotel accommodations.
Does not include your roundtrip airfare from your point of departure to Petersburg, Alaska or your return from Juneau.
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