Join us on a photo tour to Everglades National Park and Big Cypress Preserve. Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. The Biodiversity here is incredible.

Each area was handpicked to provide the best photographic opportunities. This is based on John’s countless trips to these two parks.

Please note: Wildlife is extremely unpredictable. We have an extremely high success rate but we can’t guarantee we will see any particular species.  In the past I have had no problem finding and photographing the following species. We should also be able to get full frame photos since many birds and other animals are just a few feet away.

Birds: Bald Eagle, Osprey, Red Shouldered Hawk, Barred Owls, Purple Gallinule, Rosette Spoonbills, Painted Bunting, Sandhill Crane, Green Herons, Little Blue Herons, Night Herons, Great Blue Herons, Tri Colored Herons, Reddish Egret, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Cattle Egrets, Limpkin, Brown and White Pelicans,  American Coot, Moorhens, Wood Stocks, Cormorants, Anhinga, Black and Turkey Vultures, Glossy and White Ibis.

Mammals: Manatee, River Otter, Dolphins, Deer, Marsh Rabbits,

Reptiles: Gopher Tortoise, Crocodile, American Alligator, Several species of Turtles.

Since we will be shooting a high volume of pictures.  Please bring lots of cards or film. We also recommend you bring a portable external hard drive to back up your images.

When:

February 4-7, 2013 

Monday - Thursday

Price:

$1295 per person (This tour sold out last year please register early).

This includes hotel, instruction, transportation, tolls, refuge fees.

Deposit:

You can pay in full or leave a deposit.

$400 per person. 

PAYMENT:

Payment can be made by check to Slonina Photography.

We also accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

If you prefer to use credit card you can call our office at (508) 839-5111 or use the online shopping cart.

This trip sold out last year. Please register early.

Itinerary:

Each day is paced to maximize photo opportunities and the schedule will be flexible to maximize getting the best light.

Monday Feb 4:

Meet at  2pm Everglades National Park. Group meeting and introductions. We will leave for a late afternoon trip to sunset then dinner.

note: if you are join us from the Fort Myers area we will be meeting at a earlier time.

Tuesday and Wednesday Feb 5-6th:

Every morning we will be doing a sunrise shoot. Followed by a mid day break. We will leave in the afternoon and photograph thru sunset followed by dinner. We will explore some of the best spots of the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve.

Thursday Feb 7:

Early morning shoot in the Everglades/ Big Cypress Swamp as we return to the Ft Myers Airport for afternoon flights.

Transportation:

Transportation from hotel to field locations is included. I  can drop people off at the Fort Myers Airport.

Weather and Lighting:

We believe in capturing the best light. Our workshops include sunrise and sunset shoots (weather permitting). Early morning and late afternoon has the best lighting for photography. It’s also the time wildlife is most active.

What's Included:

The hotel is included in this tour ( 3 nights stay).  This is single occupancy.

Florida City.

Holiday Inn Express (Florida City)

http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/florida-city/fcffl/hoteldetail

Also included: Instruction and all permits, admission and entrance fees.

Transportation is included from hotel to and from refuge and will also include pickup and dropoff at Fort Myers Airport. 

Not Included:

Food is not included. We will eat at local restaurants.

The flights to and from Fort Myers is not covered.

Getting There:

Plane:

Fort Myers Airport (RSW): Hotel has shuttle for pickup at airport.

Cancellation  Policy:

If you cancel before 60 days of departure you will receive a full refund.

If you cancel within 30 days you will lose deposit amount if we are unable to fill that spot.

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About Me:

John Slonina is a professional nature photographer who has been photographing for over 25 years. He estimates he has taken over 400,000 photos. John has a love of natural history as well. You will receive information on photo technique and the natural world. Understanding the natural world not only increases your appreciation of nature but also helps you become a better nature photographer.