EDIT: The bags are almost packed and the time is nearly here. Since I originally posted this the time has flown by and in just a few short weeks I’ll be surrounded by snow and wildlife!
I know it’s a bit of a way off yet but just had confirmation through for a photo trip to the National Park in Jan 2011. It’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit so when I was given the opportunity to go, I couldn’t say no. The trip is planned for 27th Jan to 10th Feb and should hopefully result in some very memorable experiences and hopefully even more memorable photographs. First we fly from the UK to Denver, then on to Bozeman for a week on tour with wildlife photographer Robert Franz and a total group of 6 photographers. Then, after the week is over and the rest of the group leave, the three of us have hired Franz for a further three days private tour. The main aim is wolves but of course with wildlife there are no guaranties – regardless there should be plenty of other species as well as landscape opportunities to be had, all within the beautiful backdrop of a snow covered Yellowstone.
It promises to be a fantastic trip, now, my only decision is…what equipment do I take!?!
Interested in going on one of these photo tours?
These ones are run by photographers D. Robert & Lorri Franz, you can visit their website here, click the instructional photo tours link on their site for a full list of workshops.
No way
Number 1 animal for me to shoot!!
Have an awesome time. Judging from pics of wolves on Naturescapes, most people are using 500mm + 2x extenders or 600mm + 1.4 or 2x.
Take your two big guns. Remember flying to the US allows you an awful amount of weight allowance. Check the lense(s) in: I use a Harddig Stormcase (Now owned by Peli) and recommend them highly.
Sorry Adam
And yeah, I was thinking about a hard case for checking in the 200-400 but wow will I bet nervous until I see it coming round the luggage belt at the other end!!
In terms of protecting your lens, the cases are more than adequate. Agreed though that you don’t want them to go missing!
1. Take out insurance
2. Put the case inside a normal suitcase. I did this when I was in Florida, so no one could tell there was a hardcase inside.
Any spaces left
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lol. No idea…drop them an email via the link above and see. You might get lucky
Hi Richard – That sounds like an amazing trip!