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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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We are in Finland, immersed in the tundra of the east of the country. Here, immense forests extend for hundreds of kilometers, creating an ideal ecosystem for the large mammals and many other species.
Numerous mammals live among rivers, lakes and coniferous forests, including wolves, bears and wolverines, the main protagonists of this tour. But not only that: these lands also host lynxes, foxes, moose, reindeer and an incredible variety of birdlife, including agolden eagles, white-tailed eagles, Lapland and Ural owls, howls and much more.
With this workshop you will live a total immersion in nature for 5 days, photographing from the best huts and supported by a professional photographer. The Just Explorers team will be at your side to best organize every detail of the trip.
Don't miss the opportunity, places are limited!
4 nights in a double/triple room
Michele Bavassano
We will meet at Kuopio Airport and, with a private transfer, we will drive deep into the Finnish forests until we reach our Base Camp.
After settling into the rooms and having dinner together, you will have a briefing with the professional photographer, and then we will move straight to the huts, where we will spend the night waiting for the first photo session at dawn, with the hope of spotting our first wolves, bears or wolverines.
In the following days, the program will follow a rhythm marked by photo sessions at dawn and dusk, interspersed with moments of relaxation in the base camp, where a cook will take care of our meals. During the stay, a complete photo editing lesson is also planned, where the professional photographer will show you a professional workflow to optimize your shots.
On the last day, after the last session and breakfast, we will depart to Kuopio for the return flights.
To best prepare you, you will have a team of experts at your side, ready to give you advice and useful information. You will be placed in a WhatsApp Group Chat, where you can meet your travel companions and receive material containing all the details on equipment, clothing and everything you need to make the most of this experience.
Get ready for an incredible photographic full-immersion with 4 spectacular sunsets and 3 sunrises, spending the night in our exclusive photographic huts so as not to miss even a moment of this adventure.
The photo sessions will start at 05.30pm when we enter the huts to set up the equipment and prepare for the sightings. They will then continue until 08:00am the next day, giving you the maximum opportunity to immortalize the large mammals of Northern Europe in their natural habitat
The huts are comfortable and inside we find space to stand up, lie down and comfortable chairs to shoot, making the wait much more comfortable. No glass, two slits for each photographer and comfortable beds or mattresses to sleep in the few hours of the night, dry toilets if necessary. All the huts are heated for perfect comfort even in winter.
Depending on the sightings, we will alternate locations to guarantee you the best photographic opportunitiesThe group will be divided between different huts, optimizing space, tranquility and comfort.
We will live this adventure in close contact with nature. Our Base Camp is located on a peninsula surrounded by a frozen lake and a magical forest.
Made entirely of wood, it is equipped with all the necessary comforts: hot water, heating, electricity and Wi-Fi. Here we will spend the hours between sessions, relaxing in the silence of nature. Sleeping in the huts, we will use the Camp mainly to organize ourselves, recharge our batteries, eat and prepare the equipment. The accommodations include double rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms for the exclusive use of the group.
The Base Camp has common areas where we can relax, download and edit images, with snacks and hot drinks always available.
A few steps away from the structure there is a small manger, where we will be able to observe squirrels, woodpeckers and various species of passerines, offering us further photographic opportunities even in the central hours of the day.
Find out how the days will unfold and what activities make up the tour
02.00 pm – Arrival at the local airport and private transfer to the base camp (duration approximately 2.30-3.00h).
05.00 pm – Accommodation in rooms, presentation of the group and introduction to the Base Camp.
8.30 pm – Dinner with the group and Briefing on the photo sessions with practical advice on the best settings. Preparation of the equipment and last technical advice.
11:00 pm – entry to the observation huts for the dawn photo session.
08:00 am – Return from the session to the huts and a hearty breakfast at the base camp.
Day 3 – Morning – Complete post-production course at base camp, supported by a video projector for more detailed learning.
04:00 pm – Lunch and departure for the photographic huts.
Photo session until sunset (about 09:30 pm), followed by a sunrise session until 08:00 am the next morning. In the huts, equipped with beds or mattresses, we will rest during the few hours of the night.
08:00 am – Return from the session to the huts and breakfast at the base camp.
09.00 am – Transfer to the local airport (approximately 2.30h).
Before departure – Final greetings and conclusion of the experience.
A flight to Helsinki will be required, followed by a domestic flight to Kuopio.
The domestic flight schedules are:
April 19: Departure 12.35 Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), Helsinki – I arrive 13.35 Kuopio (KUO), Kuopio
AY369 Operated by Nordic Reg for Finnair 721
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.
Discover all the places and views that you can admire during this trip. All the material shown here comes from our trips
Signing up will be very simple!
Just 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 more to photograph the main subjects of this workshop.
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.
After registering, you will have access to support from the Just Explorers team for any questions. Also, about 30 days before the workshop, you will be added to a WhatsApp group with other participants, where you will receive detailed instructions on what equipment to bring.
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 in the shed and to ensure freedom of movement while waiting.
After registering, you will have access to the Just Explorers team support for any questions. Also, about 30 days before the workshop, you will be added to a WhatsApp group with the other participants, where you will receive detailed instructions on what to bring.
A flight to Helsinki will be required, followed by a domestic flight to Kuopio.
The domestic flight schedules are:
April 19: Departure 12.35 Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), Helsinki – I arrive 13.35 Kuopio (KUO), Kuopio
AY369 Operated by Nordic Reg for Finnair 721
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.
We will reply to you by email as soon as possible
JUST EXPLORERS SRLS
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Address: Via G. Verdi 86 Castel Viscardo 05014
PEC: just.explorers@pec.it
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