Trogon Photo Tours

COLORADO WILDLIFE PHOTO WORKSHOPS

August 5-12, 2020

September 20-25, 2020

Wild Horses Extension, September 25-28, 2020



August 5-12 Photo Workshop: This photo workshop focuses on photographing the wildlife, wild horses and birds of two Colorado wildlife regions, the wild Sand Wash Basin and Mount Evans.  The Sand Wash Basin is a remote area that is wonderful for Wild Horse photography and features Mule Deer, Pronghorn and a variety of birds.  Mount Evans is an alpine location that is probably the best place to photograph Mountain Goats and their kids.  It's also very good for Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Pika and a variety of birds.  We will spend a day near Rocky Mountain National Park which is a great spot for Moose. This time of years should be particularly good for photographing this year's young animals.  Mount Evans is a high elevation location with a road which goes to the summit which is about 14,000 feet.  There will be some walking (up to a few hundred yards) to photograph some subjects.

Cost and Logistics: $3,950 with a $500 single supplement.  The deposit to secure your spot is $1,100.  Balance is due 30 days before the trip.  The arrival and departure city is Denver, where we will spend one night on arrival, besides that we will be in small towns and out in wild country so we won't have a lot of interaction with other people. Cost includes all lodging, transportation during the workshop, instruction, guiding and park fees.  It does not include meals and transportation to and from Denver.  If anyone would like to drive their own vehicle during the workshop they are welcome to. 

Maximum Participants: 3 including photographers and nonphotographers. 



Leader: Ken Archer is an award winning photographer who grew up in Colorado and has photographed extensively in the American West. Ken will give a presentation on photographing birds and wildlife the first evening and help you with your photography in the field.

Itinerary:

August 5th - Arrival to Denver, Colorado, Ken will pick you up at the airport or you can meet him at the hotel.  Evening presentation on wildlife photography  A nice hotel near the airport.

August 6th - Transfer to the Craig area, check in to our hotel and then drive to Sand Wash Basin for the afternoon.  This wild area has several herds of wild horses which make great subjects.  Return to the Best Western in Craig. 

August 7th - Full day of photography in the Sand Wash Basin.  In addition to the Wild Horses, other subjects will include Mule Deer, Pronghorn and birds such as Mountain Bluebird and Sage Thrasher.  Hotel: Best Western in Craig.

August 8th - Morning photography with the horses in Sand Wash Basin, followed by transfer to Rocky Mountain National Park area.  In the afternoon we will look for Moose and other wildlife.  Hotel: Best Western in Winter Park.  

August 9th - Morning photography looking for Moose and other wildlife followed by transfer to Idaho Springs and afternoon visit to Mount Evans.  Hotel: A nice hotel in Idaho Springs.

August 10th and 11th - 2 full days of photography on Mount Evans photographing Mountain Goats and their kids, Bighorn Sheep with young, Elk, Pika, Marmots and other wildlife.  Birds include White-tailed Ptarmigan and Brown-capped Rosy Finch. Hotel: A nice hotel in Idaho Springs.

August 12th - A bit of morning bird photography followed by transfer back to Denver airport.  Your flight should depart after 1pm or we can drop you off at a local hotel if you would like to depart on the 9th. 

September 20-25 Photo Workshop: This workshop consists of 5 days of wildlife photography in Rocky Mountain National Park.  The dates coincide with both the start of the rut for Elk and Moose as well as beautiful fall foliage as the leaves turn color.   As always we will be on the lookout for birds such as White-tailed Ptarmigan and Clark's Nutcracker. 

Cost and Logistics: $3,595 with a $400 single supplement.  The deposit to secure your spot is $1,000.  Balance is due 30 days before the trip.  The cost of the Wild Horse Extension from September 25-28 is $1,800 with a $150 single supplement.  The arrival and departure city is Denver.  From Denver it's about a 1.5 hour drive to Estes Park, Colorado where we will be staying the 5 nights.  Ken can pick you up and drop you off at the Denver airport.  Cost includes all lodging, transportation during the workshop, instruction and guiding.  It does not include meals and transportation to and from Denver.  If anyone would like to drive their own vehicle during the workshop they are welcome to. 

Maximum Participants: 3 including photographers and nonphotographers.  

 

Leader: Ken Archer is an award winning photographer who grew up in Colorado and has photographed extensively in the American West. Ken will give a presentation on photographing birds and wildlife the first evening and help you with your photography in the field.

Itinerary:  

September 20th: Arrival to Denver, Colorado by 3pm.  Ken can pick you up at the airport.  Transfer to Estes Park, Colorado.  Evening presentation on wildlife photography.  A nice hotel in Estes Park. 

September 21st-24th: 4 full days of wildlife photography in Rocky Mountain National Park with Elk, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer and more.  The fall colors should make for beautiful landscapes and backdrops for the wildlife.  We will also be on the lookout for birds such as White-tailed Ptarmigan and Clark's Nutcracker.  A nice hotel in Estes Park. 

September 25th: One more morning of wildlife photography followed by checkout and return to the Denver airport for your afternoon flight. 

Wild Horse Extension Itinerary:

September 25th: Transfer to Craig, Idaho, afternoon bird photography near Craig.  Best Western in Craig.

September 26th and 27th - 2 full days of Wild Horse photography in the Sand Wash Basin.  Other wildlife includes Pronghorn, Mule Deer and a variety of birds.  Best Western in Craig.

September 28th - Early morning bird or wild horse photography near Craig followed by transfer back to Denver for your afternoon return flight home.