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From the raw power of the stallions, to the fragility of a new born colt, to the thundering of the band as they race across the Dakota landscape, its hard not to be in awe of, and inspired by, the Wild Mustang. On the “Wild Mustangs and the Badlands” nature photography workshop we will take you to some of the best places in the United States to photograph Wild Mustangs and the incredible scenic beauty of the Dakota Prairie and Badlands. As we photograph the mustang bands, we will also provide each photographer with in-depth instruction on nature photography, engaging in one on one instruction, discussion, and critiques in the field and off. Each day will be filled with great photography opportunities of the wild horses and Badlands landscapes, along with a variety of other wildlife possibilities such as bison, pronghorn, coyote, birds of prey, and more.
If you have ever wanted to experience and photograph this symbol of the west, you need to join us for “Wild Mustangs and the Badlands"!
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About Us - OPW offers you the best in outdoor adventure and nature photography workshops, helping you improve your photography and make great images in a fun and relaxed setting. We believe in a laid back atmosphere where we can have a good time, while making sure you get the photo instruction you need, and the photos you dream of. Please review the details for this workshop below and feel free to email or call us with any questions.
Location – Teddy Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Dates – May 13-18, 2010
Photography Skill Level - Any, Beginner to Pro
Activity Level - Moderate. We will be photographing bands throughout the park, access to some bands may require moderate hikes through some rocky and steep locations
Price - $1495 which includes 5 nights lodging (Thurs - Mon.), transportation during the workshop, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks). Transportation to and from Rapid City Regional Airport to Belfield is also included.
Deposit - A nonrefundable $500 deposit is required to register
Travel - The best airport to fly into in the area is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). You may also fly into Bismarck, ND, however if you do, you will need to provide your own transportation to meet us in Belfield, ND. Belfield, ND will be our "base camp" for this workshop, for directions to Belfield please click here:
Google Map of Belfield, NDLodging - We will be staying at the Trapper's Inn in Belfield, ND, a short distance from the refuge. Your lodging Thursday through Monday night is included in your registration fee. Additional nights before or after the workshop are at your own expense.
Time Zone - Mountain Standard Time, please adjust your clocks accordingly when you arrive.
Itinerary - We keep a very flexible schedule during the workshop to respond to the opportunities the wildlife, weather, and light provide us. However to plan your travel, here is a tentative schedule of where we will be and when.
Day 1 - May 13th - For those flying into the area, arrive at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) by 5:00pm. We will provide transportation from RAP to Belfield, ND, where we will be staying throughout the workshop. From RAP we will drive to Belfield that evening, stopping for dinner on the way.
Day 2 - 5 - May 14th - 17th - Photography sessions with the wild mustangs! We start each day approximately 1-1.5 hours before sunrise, meeting for a quick breakfast before we depart. We then photograph throughout the morning, scouting for the mustang bands and other wildlife. At midday we take a break for a picnic lunch and open discussion sessions. Then after lunch we head back out for more photography, concluding near sunset. After sunset we will return to Belfield for dinner, downloads, and a different discussion theme or critique session each evening. These evening critique sessions are a great learning experience and a lot of fun!
Day 6 - May 18th - We will meet for an early breakfast and to discuss any photo topics you want, and then depart for Rapid City. Anyone travelling out of Rapid that day will be dropped off at the airport.
Afterwards - Download, sort, and review all the great images you got on your trip. Buy a new hard drive to store them all. Send us an email with your favorites. Tell all your friends about us. Wallpaper your home with your beautiful mustang shots. Win photo contests with all your killer mustang images. Sign up for another OPW workshop with your prize winnings... :)
