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Yellowstone Photography Workshop
with Outdoor Photographer contributing
editor Jim Clark
Dates
TBA
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EXPERT
INSTRUCTOR & GUIDES
THE
WILD SIDE's Nathan Varley & Linda Thurston welcome award-winning nature photographer and author Jim
Clark for another Yellowstone photography workshop. Jim, a
professional photography instructor for over 30 years, brings his
expertise to this intensive, indoor/outdoor nature photography workshop.
 Jim
Clark's teaching
credentials include serving as workshop leader for nature photography
workshops around the country, including programs for the Great American
Photography Weekend, Horizons Workshops, and NANPA.
Currently a contributing editor for
Outdoor
Photographer magazine and past president of the North American Nature
Photography Association, Jim has published images and articles in numerous
nature and outdoor photography magazines, as
well as authoring five books of his photography and writing.
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 THE
TIMING
IS PERFECT
August is a magical time to visit Yellowstone. The hills are
gold and lush,
the valleys abound with wildlife, and the weather is usually warm and dry.
OPPORTUNITIES
Workshop
participants will work on images
that include breath-taking valley and mountain scenery, and landscapes
full of abundant wildlife. Species may include
bison, elk, black bear, grizzly bear, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, wolves,
coyotes, foxes, and a variety of colorful raptors, songbirds, cranes
tending to their chicks. Many mountain wildflowers are also at the
peak of bloom in mid-August. |
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The
Workshop Includes: Spanning
4 days, the workshop includes photography instruction and guiding in the
park,
transportation in our storied "adventure bus" with room for
tripods and plenty of gear, indoor lectures and demonstrations, park
entrance fees, picnic-style meals in the field (breakfastX3, lunchX3), and a
small group size for individual attention.
A
Schedule with Variety:
 Day
1 — Rendezvous with Linda, Nathan, and Jim at The Track Education Center
in Gardiner, Montana at 1 PM. After introductions, we will go over the
workshop schedule and expectations followed by an introduction lecture and
photo editing session with Jim Clark. Dinner in Gardiner will be on
your own followed by an evening sunset session in Yellowstone.
 Day
2 — We will begin with an early morning
departure to capture images of the sunrise on Yellowstone's famous
grasslands of the Northern Range. Breakfast and great coffee will be
served on-the-go to maximize our opportunities early. We will search for wildlife en route to our
initial destination,
the famous Lamar Valley. In Lamar, abundant wildlife makes for great
wildlife landscapes. Lamar is renowned for sprawling grasslands framed with stunning mountains
where resident wildlife have given rise to comparisons with
Africa’s famous Serengeti plains. Possibly, too, we will glimpse the
rare grizzly bear and gray wolf, though images of these elusive carnivores
are not easily captured. We will return late afternoon to the Track
Education Center followed by indoor class time with
Jim. After dinner on your own in Mammoth or Gardiner, we go to Mammoth Hot Springs where grand
travertine terraces are teeming with vibrant colors and intricate textures.
 Day
3 — Another early morning excursion will take us to a photograph the sunrise
in the high valleys of Blacktail Plateau, followed by an encore trip to Lamar Valley for more
possible wildlife
opportunities. An excursion over the mountainous Dunraven Pass takes
us to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone where tremendous views of the rich,
colorful canyon are graced by the enormous 308 foot waterfalls. Lunch will be
on-the-go as we work our way around the northern loop of Yellowstone,
arriving back in Gardiner in the late afternoon. An
evening sunset outing takes place after dinner on your own.
Day
4 — Our final early morning departure will take us through the
western portions of the park for wildlife opportunities and thermal
features.  Stops along the way
will ensure that a large variety of hot springs and mud pots will be
photographed. These features have given Yellowstone its fame and continue
to inspire visitors viewing these primordial landscapes. Again,
breakfast and lunch provided on-the-go to maximize field time. The workshop
concludes after arrival back in Gardiner. NOTE:
Best-laid plans are always subject to change pending weather, wildlife
sighting opportunities, and/or any unforeseen circumstances. Please bear
with us and remain flexible to better enjoy this experience. If you have
any questions concerning the tentative itinerary, do not hesitate to
contact us!
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Summary
& Enrollment:
Spanning 4 days, the workshop includes instruction
and guiding,
transportation in our storied "adventure bus" with room for
gear, indoor lectures, park fees, picnic-style meals in the field, and a
small group. Does not include lodging, dinners, transportation
to/from Gardiner, Montana, the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
 Your
3 Guides: Contributing Editor
for Outdoor Photography magazine, instructor Jim Clark;
Local
wildlife biologists Nathan Varley and Linda Thurston
of The Wild Side, LLC; who have guided outings in Yellowstone for
over 10
 years. Operating authority with YNP photography
outfitter, A Naturalist’s World, LTD.
Group size: 5 to 12
guests.
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