Why This Adventure is for Your Soul
This trip offers a unique opportunity to escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in nature. You'll breathe fresh air, take in the scents of the land, and reconnect with the natural world. It's an experience that awakens something deep within, allowing you to live and breathe, not just exist between home and work.
Western Nebraska's Unique Beauty
The adventure focuses on the stunning landscapes of Western Nebraska, including:
The Grasslands:
Experience a journey back in time at Toadstool Geologic Park, where the vast grasslands stretch out with knee-high or taller grass. The wind rippling across the vibrant yellows and greens, set against a backdrop of bluffs and Badlands-esque rock formations, creates an unparalleled visual experience. You can easily imagine what early settlers and native peoples witnessed.
Smiley Canyon:
Venture into Smiley Canyon to photograph free-range buffalo without the typical crowds or artificial barriers like fences. This sparsely traveled area offers unique, intimate encounters with wildlife, unlike more crowded parks.
Iconic Landmarks:
The itinerary includes visits to classic Nebraska icons like Chimney Rock and Scott's Bluff, providing opportunities to capture stunning shots of these historical formations, especially during golden hour.
The Fort Robinson Experience
Your base for this adventure is Fort Robinson State Park, where you'll stay in comfortable bungalows, each with a queen-size bed. The experience goes beyond photography with:
Personalized Meals:
The organizer will cook breakfast and dinner daily in the communal kitchens, creating a shared and comfortable atmosphere.
Night Photography:
Fort Robinson boasts minimal light pollution, making it an ideal location for astrophotography and capturing the stars. So bring your tripods!.
Park Amenities:
While some amenities like the pool may be closed, you can still explore the grounds, visit the museum with its mammoth exhibit, and photograph an old homestead. The bluffs are easily accessible for short walks or even ATV rides (rentals available).
Relaxation Time:
The itinerary is designed with a mid-day rest period, allowing participants to relax, explore independently, or even take a nap, ensuring a comfortable pace for everyone, especially older photographers.
What to Expect:
A Collaborative Photography Journey
This adventure is open to photographers of all skill levels, from those shooting on phone cameras to those with professional gear. The focus is on camaraderie, shared learning, and mutual support.
Gear Check & Instruction:
The trip begins Friday evening with a gear check and ensures everyone has appropriate equipment. You'll receive pointers, and true beginners can get comprehensive instruction to improve their photography skills and capture better memories.
Guided Exploration:
Travel together in a spacious passenger van, eliminating logistical concerns and allowing for spontaneous stops to capture unexpected scenic gems, like old windmills or classic cars.
Expert Guidance:
The organizer, a classically trained combat photo specialist with experience in crime scene investigation photography and teaching, will be present to answer questions and offer guidance. An extra camera may even be available if equipment fails or you want to try out a higher-level piece of equipment.
Beyond the Lens:
This experience is about more than just apertures and F-stops; it's about forming friendships and bonds through a shared passion. You'll meet unforgettable people, from park rangers to locals, who might even share hidden photographic gems. The camaraderie and shared moments, like experiencing a sunset over a lake with new friends, are truly what make this adventure special.
This September we will be heading to Fort Robinson State Park in the Nebraska panhandle. September 12th - 16th. We will be shooting in Gilbert-Baker Wildlife Area, Toad stool, the Smiley Canyon Drive, Birds at the Fossil Beds, the Stars and much more. If your looking for a quick getaway from the city, would like photography instruction in the field, or just want to spend some time with good people that love the natural beauty of the world around us click the button. The group will explore the panhandle of Nebraska Friday afternoon through Tuesday morning and would love to have you join us.
The Group will be staying in one of the refurbished buildings on Fort Robinson. We will stay together with kitchen and meeting area for our use. I will be providing breakfast food for the group plus we will have group dinners. I personally look forward to seeing the Group capture beautiful fall landscapes and animal life in Nebraska's North West.
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Ticket Fee $1500
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