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Full photographic immersion in the endless forests of northern Europe in search of large predators: wolves, bears and wolverines.
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The howl of a pack of wolves, the paws of a brown bear walking on the ice: two of the largest predators you will encounter.
At the borders of northern Europe we find infinite expanses of unexplored forests where flora and fauna intertwine in an incredibly varied ecosystem.
The forests, mainly conifers, extend for hundreds of kilometers giving refuge to wolves, bears, wolverines, moose, foxes, black grouse, eagles, Lapland owls, Ural owls and hundreds of other species.
With 4 sessions in the best huts, we will spend 5 days immersed in the incredible Finnish nature, waiting to spot these animals. During the workshop, we will have access to professional huts equipped with bathrooms, rest beds and slits for our photographic lenses. Furthermore, a complete post-production course and assistance from a professional photographer is provided.
4 nights in a double/triple room
Michele Bavassano
A photographic workshop on the borders of northern Europe in search of the most important large predators of this continent. We will meet at Kuopio airport where, with a private transfer, we will enter the endless roads that immerse themselves in the Finnish forests until we reach our base camp.
Here we will find several completely wooden structures equipped with all services such as electricity, running water, bedrooms, wi-fi and a chef who will cook for the group. Every day we will have complete, hot meals and the possibility of preparing snacks to take with us during the photographic activities.
In addition to this, a few steps from the structure, there will also be a small feeder where we can observe squirrels, woodpeckers and various species of passerines. But the main activities will be those from the hut, where we will take advantage of the beautiful Nordic lights to observe and photograph wolves, bears, wolverines and if lucky even white-tailed sea eagles, golden eagles and other animals!
It will be a full-immersion of photographic activities, 4 sunsets and 3 sunrises with an overnight stay directly inside our exclusive huts so as not to miss a moment.
The photographic activities will begin around 5.30 PM, when we will enter the huts, arrange our equipment and begin our magical wait. The sessions will then continue until 8.00 AM the following morning, giving us maximum opportunities for sightings of the most important mammals of Northern Europe.
The photographic locations mainly overlook two areas, a large clearing (completely covered in snow in this period) or a forest, in rotation and based on sightings we will be able to try both locations.
During the sessions we will bring with us food, water and a sleeping bag if you want to sleep in the few hours of night (the huts are equipped with small bathrooms and beds/mats to rest on). In fact, at this time of year the sun sets for only a few hours, giving us the opportunity to continue photographing for a very long time.
The huts have been specially designed and built to meet the needs of every nature photographer. Every detail has been carefully taken care of to ensure perfect scenery, natural settings and impeccable light. The huts are comfortable and inside them we find space to stand up, lie down and comfortable chairs for shooting. No glass, two slits for each photographer and comfortable beds or mattresses for sleeping in the few hours of night, dry bathrooms for all your needs. All huts are heated for perfect comfort even in the cold.
A great advantage of these sheds is the freedom of movement they offer you. You can move freely inside the shed, making the wait less tiring. The group will be divided into different huts to optimize space and comfort.
Find out how the days will unfold and what activities make up the tour
Arrival at the local airport in the afternoon and transfer with private transfer to the base camp (about 2.30h)
Accommodation in your rooms and presentation of the group and the itinerary. A dinner will follow and after preparing everything (11.00 pm search) entry into the hut for the dawn session
At 8 am we will return from the session to the huts for a hearty breakfast at base camp, followed by a briefing on the details of the photographic sessions, with advice on the best settings and advanced nature photography techniques.
The morning of Day 3 will be dedicated to a complete post-production course, carried out at base camp with the aid of a video projector.
Around 4pm we will have lunch and move to the photography huts for a session until sunset (around 9.30pm), followed by a sunrise photography session until 8am the next morning. In the huts, equipped with beds, it will be possible to sleep during the few hours of night.
Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
Transfer to the local airport (about 2.30h)
Greetings before departure
As the first step on this journey you will have to reach Helsinki airport. You will be able to decide whether to arrive on the same day as the domestic flight or arrive a day earlier depending on your flight times. The times of the domestic flights to be purchased to reach the final destination will then be communicated as soon as possible.
In the late afternoon of day 5, having landed after the domestic flight, you will be ready to board your return flight. If necessary, it will be possible to stay overnight in the airport area to evaluate other flights the following day
Passionate about nature, he travels in search of the perfect shot, exploring pristine areas around the world. Through his camera he tries to share moments and emotions. Michele defines his photography as “A search for art in nature”. He works as a professional photographer and proposes events in the most interesting and important destinations in Italy and abroad. His images have been used by Discovery, BBC, ENEL and have been published in numerous magazines around the world.
Signing up will be very simple!
Simply follow the booking procedure by clicking on "Book Now". Once you have entered your personal data, you will only be asked to pay a deposit, not the full price. At the end of the operation the registration will be confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email once the procedure is completed. The balance will then be requested according to the terms reported at the top of the page, usually 60 days before departure.
For this itinerary we recommend a telephoto lens of at least 400mm or higher to photograph the main subjects of this tour.
We recommend the use of a photographic head to be inserted in the appropriate housing in the sheds in order to guarantee greater stability when taking photos and videos.
Other more detailed information will be provided at the time of registration.
No excursions are planned, and the huts are heated up to 15/18°C, so technical clothing is not necessary. We recommend dressing in layers and comfortably to adapt to the temperatures of the hut and to ensure freedom of movement while waiting. Further details will be provided at the time of registration.
All information regarding flights will be communicated after registration. A flight to Helsinki will be required, followed by a domestic flight. Your domestic airport may vary based on the most convenient connection times. We will directly provide you with the time and exact number of the flight to purchase, so that the whole group can arrive at their destination at the same time.
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
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