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Garbutt Photography Trip Reports:
After just having relocated to our new studio and reserve in the Lanark Highlands, it's off to Costa Rica
to enjoy a mini-vacation and provide some support for fellow photographer and close friend - Roy Toft -
on his annual Costa Rica Photo Workshop trip.
The Osa Peninsula on the southwestern end of Costa Rica, is a largely untapped wilderness
experience. Staying at Bosque del Cabo offers access to a large natural environment that operates as
a private reserve. The wildlife and bird life is exceptional, and with access limited to individuals staying
at the lodge, the photography is excellent. Daily visits by Howler, Capuchan & Spider monkeys were
always entertaining. We also had good time with both a three-toed and two-toed sloth. The toucans fly
in every day, and we had regular visits from Scarlett Macaws who were enjoying the almond trees near
the lodge.
After the Osa, it was up into the mountains to enjoy the high elevation birds. An early morning start
took us to a private area where we had Resplendent Quetzals at close range. We were very fortunate,
as many people spend their lives trying to find a single Quetzal at Monteverde. The group had great
opportunities to practice their photography skills with the huge numbers of hummingbirds found all
around La Savegre Lodge. We found over a dozen different species of hummers, along with a wide
range of other birds.
Although there was a wide range of photography skills among the participants, everyone went away
with amazing photo's and memories of a great trip.
Well's it's off to Africa in mid March. A photo workshop in Botswana for the first part of the trip, and
then off to Namibia to explore the possibilities for setting up a photo trip there in 2009. Watch for the
new photo's and trip report by mid April.
to enjoy a mini-vacation and provide some support for fellow photographer and close friend - Roy Toft -
on his annual Costa Rica Photo Workshop trip.
The Osa Peninsula on the southwestern end of Costa Rica, is a largely untapped wilderness
experience. Staying at Bosque del Cabo offers access to a large natural environment that operates as
a private reserve. The wildlife and bird life is exceptional, and with access limited to individuals staying
at the lodge, the photography is excellent. Daily visits by Howler, Capuchan & Spider monkeys were
always entertaining. We also had good time with both a three-toed and two-toed sloth. The toucans fly
in every day, and we had regular visits from Scarlett Macaws who were enjoying the almond trees near
the lodge.
After the Osa, it was up into the mountains to enjoy the high elevation birds. An early morning start
took us to a private area where we had Resplendent Quetzals at close range. We were very fortunate,
as many people spend their lives trying to find a single Quetzal at Monteverde. The group had great
opportunities to practice their photography skills with the huge numbers of hummingbirds found all
around La Savegre Lodge. We found over a dozen different species of hummers, along with a wide
range of other birds.
Although there was a wide range of photography skills among the participants, everyone went away
with amazing photo's and memories of a great trip.
Well's it's off to Africa in mid March. A photo workshop in Botswana for the first part of the trip, and
then off to Namibia to explore the possibilities for setting up a photo trip there in 2009. Watch for the
new photo's and trip report by mid April.
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Costa Rica - Dec. 07
With over 9 foot snowbanks and another big snowfall on the way, it seems like the best possible time
for a trip to the warmth of Africa. This was a combined trip with a photo workshop in Botswana for the
first 12 days, and then off to Namibia with a photographer friend for some personal photo time - and
exploring the possibilities of a group photo workshop there in the future.
As always, Botswana did not let us down. Clients had great opportunities to capture one of the few
remaining packs of the endangered African Wild Dogs. An exciting experience to be sure, as we
followed the pack on their hunting chase. The pack works as a team, splitting off from each other and
surrounding their prey, all at speeds in excess of 30 km/hr.
Record rainfalls have been recorded all over southern Africa this year, with Botswana and Namibia
getting ample. In Namibia, the normally arid Etosha Park was experiencing record level rainfall &
runoff, placing much of the park and surrounding areas under water. This presented many unique
photo op's, as large flocks of ostrich move across vast marshlands, where previously it would have
been dry plains.
The was my first opportunity to photography the Namibian desert and the wary black oryx. As the
foliage was treated to large amounts of rejuvenating water, the wildflowers and grasses presented a
lush backdrop for most photo's. These lush green landscapes are truly unique in this normally very
dry environment. Take a moment to check out some of the results of my efforts on the Namibia Gallery
page.
I'm looking forward to a relaxing summer, except for the huge list of jobs needing attention at our
reserve. There are still openings for our monthly summer workshops, and look for us at a few of the
local fairs in July & August.
September will take me back to Alaska for my annual trip. SORRY but we're completely FULL for 2008
- join us in 2009.
for a trip to the warmth of Africa. This was a combined trip with a photo workshop in Botswana for the
first 12 days, and then off to Namibia with a photographer friend for some personal photo time - and
exploring the possibilities of a group photo workshop there in the future.
As always, Botswana did not let us down. Clients had great opportunities to capture one of the few
remaining packs of the endangered African Wild Dogs. An exciting experience to be sure, as we
followed the pack on their hunting chase. The pack works as a team, splitting off from each other and
surrounding their prey, all at speeds in excess of 30 km/hr.
Record rainfalls have been recorded all over southern Africa this year, with Botswana and Namibia
getting ample. In Namibia, the normally arid Etosha Park was experiencing record level rainfall &
runoff, placing much of the park and surrounding areas under water. This presented many unique
photo op's, as large flocks of ostrich move across vast marshlands, where previously it would have
been dry plains.
The was my first opportunity to photography the Namibian desert and the wary black oryx. As the
foliage was treated to large amounts of rejuvenating water, the wildflowers and grasses presented a
lush backdrop for most photo's. These lush green landscapes are truly unique in this normally very
dry environment. Take a moment to check out some of the results of my efforts on the Namibia Gallery
page.
I'm looking forward to a relaxing summer, except for the huge list of jobs needing attention at our
reserve. There are still openings for our monthly summer workshops, and look for us at a few of the
local fairs in July & August.
September will take me back to Alaska for my annual trip. SORRY but we're completely FULL for 2008
- join us in 2009.
Botswana & Namibia - Mar 08
Brazil Pantanel & Jaguars
I'm currently in Brazil in the Pantanel where we are exploring
the possibilities of a new Photo Tour to visit a Jaguar Wildlife
Reserve. New trip report will be available in September 2009
the possibilities of a new Photo Tour to visit a Jaguar Wildlife
Reserve. New trip report will be available in September 2009