Alaska Bald Eagles Workshops 2015
Haines, Alaska
Flight School
Photography introduces a newly developed workshop to take place at
the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska.
Each fall, hundreds of Bald Eagles gather along the Chilkat river to
feed on spawned out salmon that are accessible due to the open
running water. A natural phenomenon in the area warms the
water in the river and prevents it from freezing. More than
three thousand Bald Eagles congregate here each fall to feed on the
Salmon in the shallow open water streams flowing thru the river
valley. Towering snow covered mountains surround the river
valley providing magnificent backgrounds for our Bald Eagle images.
The Eagles soar over the valley and swoop down to attack each other
as they battle for their share of the Salmon from the river.
We will have front row seats for this spectacular show. If you
like Bald Eagles in action and gorgeous scenery, this is a workshop
that should not be missed.
While our focus will be on
photographing the Bald Eagles, we will also have opportunities to
photograph the magnificent scenery and other wildlife.
Possibilities include bear, moose, and other species of birds.

Incoming
Bald Eagle Image copyright ©
2012 Jim Neiger/Flight
School Photography
Sample Image Gallery
Chilkat River Valley Image copyright © 2012
Jim Neiger/Flight School Photography
Sample Image Gallery

Bald Eagle in Flight Image copyright © 2012 Jim Neiger/Flight
School Photography
Sample Image Gallery

Bald Eagles Fighting over Fish in Flight Image copyright © 2012 Jim Neiger/Flight
School Photography
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The
workshop will take place in early November of 2015. The
workshop will be conducted by expert bird photographer, Jim Neiger.
Jim has perfected unique techniques for photographing birds in
flight using large telephoto lenses, hand held. The focus of the
workshops will be to learn Jim’s hand held, long lens techniques for
photographing birds in flight and in other action. Jim is known for
his consistent production of amazing flight images and images of the
most desirable subjects. His Flight School Photography Workshops
are a must for any serious nature photographer.
the
workshop will last 6-days and will include a four hour classroom
session and 5 days of photography in the field. The workshops will
be limited to six participants so that everyone may receive
personalized instruction in the field.
Workshop Dates:
Workshop AK-2: November 1st - November
6th, 2015
Workshop Itinerary:
Day 1 (afternoon/evening ):
Arrive in Juneau, Alaska which is the
base location for the classroom portion of the workshop. There will
be a four hour classroom session from 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the hotel
meeting room. The classroom instruction will focus on using
hand held techniques for photographing birds in flight to prepare
participants for the subsequent photography sessions.
Day
2: Morning ferry ride to
Haines, Alaska where we will check in to our hotel and spend the
afternoon exploring the small town and getting ready for the in the
field portion of the workshop.
Days 3-5: In the field
photography sessions in the Bald Eagle Preserve.
Day 6: We will spend the
day photographing in the preserve followed by an evening ferry ride
back to Juneau.
Workshop Cost and payment:
The cost
of each workshop is $2250 per person. The workshop includes a four hour formal
classroom instruction session and 4 full day photography sessions. The photography sessions include
personalized instruction in the field. Discounted lodging is
available, but is not included in the workshop fee. A $1125
non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot in a
workshop. The remaining $1125 is due 30 days before the start date of
the workshop. If you are unable to attend the workshop, after paying
the balance, the balance payment will be refunded ONLY if
your spot can be filled, on short notice, from the waiting list. All
workshop payments must be made by check or money order. Credit cards
are not accepted.
Participant Requirements:
Participants should have working knowledge of how to create a
properly exposed image, a telephoto lens of 400mm or more, and be
physically capable of holding the camera and lens up to their eye in
shooting position for at least 20 seconds. Participants must also
have a vehicle to travel to and from the photography locations.
Rental vehicles are available in Juneau and also in Haines.
Lodging and Logistics:
Workshop
participants who require lodging during the workshop should stay at
the hotels in Juneau and Haines where the workshop classroom and
photo sessions will be
conducted. Flight School Photography will reserve a block of rooms
at a special rate for workshop participants. Participants arriving
via air arrive at the Juneau Airport, which is
the closest major airport. Arriving flights should arrive in
Juneau the day prior to the start of the workshop and return flights
should leave the day after the workshop ends. Rental vehicles are available at the
airport and also in Haines. Flight School Photography will assist participants with
arranging the sharing of vehicles and/or lodging if desired.
Detailed information will be provided when you sign up for the
workshop or upon request. Lodging, transportation, and meals are not
included.
Contact Info:
You may
contact Jim Neiger of Flight School Photography via phone or email.
Cell
phone: 407-247-5200
Email:
jimn@cfl.rr.com
Flight School website:
www.flightschoolphotography.com.
Flight School
Photography
Jim Neiger
550 Basin Drive
Kissimmee, Fl 34744-4804
Jim will be
happy to provide you with any additional information.
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