Photography Excursions - 2009 Schedule

In 2009 we are offering two exciting photography excursions in Lake Huron's North Channel and Georgian Bay.

North Channel Nature and Landscape Photography

with Kimberli Bindschatel
Date Pending

$1,375.00 CDN (convert this to US$)

A workshop for anyone passionate about improving and

enjoying their photography.

Join nature photographer and editor of "Whisper in the Woods" online nature magazine for this one-of-kind workshop which will allow you to expand your technical knowledge and inspire your creativity in this northwoods setting. You'll enjoy the casual teaching approach and immediate feedback. North Channel shorelines, rock and boreal forest, wind and water, wildlife galore will be our subjects for the week. On cool mornings, we'll explore at sunrise. In evenings, we'll walk the shoreline, composing dramatic landscapes and turn our cameras west to capture spectacular sunsets. We take our excursions at a leisurely pace so there is time to relax and enjoy our beautiful surroundings.
Prerequisites/requirements: Participants need to have a film or digital SLR camera and a beginning understanding of its operation. Please bring your camera manual, a tripod and any other equipment that is relevant. Also, bring plenty of digital space and laptop if you re set up.

Nature in the North Channel
with Steve Gettle
September 13- 19, 2009
$1,375 CDN per person (convert this to US$)

Skipper Bill will be guiding Steve and four participants to some of his favorite places in the North Channel including the Benjamin and Fox Islands. The course will include morning instruction and objectives followed by evening critique of images. Captain Bill will be preparing meals so students will have plenty of time to explore this fabulous landscape. class is for the intermediate to advanced photographer and is on a first come first serve basis.

Required Equipment: Digital SLR equipment with tripod.

Steve Gettle’s images communicate his love for the wildlife and wild places of our world and have been exhibited in galleries and museums all over the world, including the Museum of Natural History in London and The American Museum of Natural History in New York. In the spring of 2008, Steve was honored to have a one man show at The National Center for Nature Photography in Ohio. His work has been featured in many books, magazines, calendars, and other publications by, The National Geographic Society, Canadian Geographic, Audubon, Sierra Club, The BBC, The World Wildlife Fund, The National Wildlife Federation, Birder’s World, Nature’s Best, Wild Bird, and Natural History. His other honors include being chosen Great Lakes Wildlife Photographer of the Year as well as being a multiple award winner in the BBC’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

For a tease - a sampling of Steve's phenominal work from his recent North Channel trip with me and his wonderful family - go to https://www.stevegettle.com/pages/category/photo-tours/.

Watercolor Sailing Excursion 2009

July 26 - August 1, 2009

Watercolor/Sailing Excursion with Betty Bea Washburn. 

Exploration Sailing Charters is collaborating with Cycling Salamander Art Gallery to provide "Art/Sailing" excursions this summer. Sail away to beautiful Canadian waterways and capture their essence with intuitive watercolor instructions by veteran teacher, Betty Bea Washburn.

This week-long class will set sail on Lake Huron's North Channel on July 26 and return August 1, 2009.

Intuitive watercolor teaches seductive and flowing strokes which allow the water and paint to mingle and form trees, grass, waterways, etc. Pouring natural light glazes onto the paper results in a glowing, atmospheric watercolor. Visit the North Channel Art Show.

Skipper Bill Penistan will be sailing the class to his favorite islands and inlets around Manitoulin Island (only accessible by boat) giving students the opportunity to paint some of the most spectacular sites in the Great Lakes including the famous Benjamin Islands. This area provided inspiration for the famous "Group of Seven Painters" of Canada. Participants will sleep and eat on the boat with trips to shore for painting and sightseeing. .

Free time will be available for hiking, reading, photography, painting and sailing from one pristine venue to another.

A material list will be provided by Washburn who will lead the class in daily instruction. The week-long class is $1,350 per person. Skipper gratuity not included. Space is limited, so hurry and reserve your spot. Don't miss this fabulous opportunity - call Cycling Salamander at 231-547-2333 for details and reservations.

Participants of the 2008 Watercolor/Sailing Excursion pose aboard "Little Wing" before disembarking in Blind River, Ontario. Participants include skipper Bill Penistan, Rebecca, Barry, Betty Bea Washburn, Kay, and Clark.