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Session 1 December 11-15, 2007 - Session 2 December 16-20, 2007
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Cost $1295 - Deposit $250 - Limited to 6 participants |
From Cody Wyoming |
The beautiful and rugged Absaroka Mountains lie along the eastern boundary of Yellowstone National Park . Rising to over 13,000 feet they are home to one of the largest populations of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in North America . Each winter hundreds of bighorns winter in the valleys west of Cody providing excellent access to photographers. We will concentrate our efforts in the spectacular valley of the North Fork of the Shoshone River .
December is the mating season for the bighorn sheep. Rival rams fight for dominance and the right to breed. The battles are one the most spectacular sights in the natural world and we have timed our trip to be on location during the peak of the season. We will spend each day amidst the sheep herds photographing the interactions.
The valley is also home to a host of other wildlife that with luck we may be able to see and hopefully photograph. River otters, bison, elk, deer, coyote, red fox, and cottontail rabbits are some of the inhabitants. Northern pygmy owls, golden and bald eagles, ravens, magpies, waxwings, robins, American dippers, and many others birds are native to this area.
The mountain scenery is inspiring, beautiful landscapes beckon you around every turn. There is no shortage of photographic subjects along the North Fork of the Shoshone River .
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Full Payment
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Day 1 - Arrive in Cody , Wyoming . Shuttle service to and from the airport is provided as well as accommodations for this tour. We will all meet at 6:00 pm for an orientation dinner and discussion of our upcoming photo adventure. Both United and Delta Airlines have regular flights into Cody.
Day 2-5 - We will depart around 7:00 am each morning and spend the day in the valley photographing the multitude of subjects available to us. A field lunch is provided to each participant as well as a variety of snacks and beverages. We will return to Cody each evening after sunset.
For your departure, there are evening flights out of Cody or you may prefer to stay over night and leave the following morning. |
What to Bring
Equipment: We recommend a minimum of 300mm telephoto lens for this tour in addition to a variety of wide angle lenses or zooms and a mid range zoom lens. If you are shooting film bring at least 10 rolls per day depending on your shooting habits. Digital shooters will want to bring along a couple of flash cards and a means to download images when cards get full. We always suggest you bring along 2 camera bodies if possible in case of equipment failure. A window mount or beanbag is strongly encouraged.
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CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be confirmed in writing, and due to costs incurred by Franzfoto Safari's in arranging a tour, the following penalties apply.
For written cancellation received 91 or more days prior to departure, your deposit is fully refundable.
For written cancellation received 61 to 90 days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of $175 will be due.
For written cancellation received 31 to 60 days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of 25% of land cost will be due.
For written cancellation received 30 days or less prior to departure, a cancellation fee of 50% of land cost, plus non-recoverable deposits will be due.
If your place can be resold, Franzfoto Safari's will reduce the penalties, or give a 100% refund. Franzfoto Safari's strongly suggest that tour participants invest in trip cancellation insurance.
CANCELED EXPEDITIONS: In the event of insufficient tour sign-ups, Franzfoto Safari's reserves the right to cancel any given tour. In that event 100% of moneys received will be returned. However, Franzfoto Safari is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
LUGGAGE: Franzfoto Safaris request that tour participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag, and tripod. We do not wish to be dictatorial in this matter, but asks that group members bear in mind space and comfort in our vehicles. All personal luggage is the responsibility of the owner.
SMOKERS: Smoking is not permitted at meals or in vehicles. It can be permitted at photo stops where local ordinances permit, photography and photographers are not affected.
RESPONSIBILITY: Franzfoto Safari's and its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, and as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause. Franzfoto Safari's reserves the right to substitute hotels, and other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience. Franzfoto Safari's reserves the right to pass on to tour members any additional and unplanned expenditures incurred during a tour, via events beyond Franzfoto Safari's control. The right is reserved to accept or decline any person as a member of any tour.
Payment of tour fees by trip participants constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein
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