Bosque del Apache in New Mexico is one of the best places in the world to photograph sandhill cranes. The cranes fly into Bosque’s “Crane Ponds” each afternoon, sometimes silhouetted on a blood red sky. This is the perfect time to photograph the birds parachuting into the ponds…..they look like they are suspended in air. During the morning first light, the Bosque “blast off” provides the chance to shoot thousands of snow geese all taking off at once.
29 Nov 2028 - 03 Dec 2028 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 am
$2899
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, New Mexico 1, San Antonio, NM, USA
All Skill Levels
Tom and Cree have been photographing at Bosque for decades. During their visit in 2021, there were 16,000 sandhill cranes and thousands of snow geese at the refuge. There are also frequent sightings of Gambel’s Quail, Pintail Ducks and Bald Eagles.
White Sands National Park
For the second part of the trip, we will travel to White Sands National Park to photograph stark yucca plants on dazzling white dunes of gypsum sand. The monument includes 265 miles of sand. There is plenty of space to roam looking for the perfect desert landscape.
On this course you will learn about:
- Photographing birds in flight
- Wildlife photography with low shutter speeds
- Landscape composition
- Speed lights to create drama in landscapes
- Ten Must Know Techniques for Better Bird Photography
What to Bring
Recommended camera gear:
- Camera body
- Lenses ranging from wide angle 24mm to 600 mm
- Tripod
- Polarizing filter
- Speed light (optional)
- Laptop for editing and review sessions
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