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Wildlife Photography |
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As
recommended by Arthur Morris, one of
North America's premier bird photographers, join
us for an afternoon of spectacular bird
photography. In season, we'll travel to White
Pelican Island so that you can photograph these
majestic birds roosting on a sandbar. Here you
will find perhaps the largest concentration of
white pelicans in the Southeastern U.S. At their
peak, as many as 2000 White Pelicans roost on
the island which is located in Gasparilla Sound. |
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IBIS
photo
by Arthur Morris |
As
sunset approaches, hundreds, even thousands of
White Ibises and Snowy Egrets begin to fly in to
roost in the mangroves. Opportunities for
photographing both single birds and large flocks
of wading birds in flight abound. Be sure to
bring lots of film. On most days, the boat is
grounded to provide a stable platform. Tripods
and big lenses are welcome, but be sure to bring
a hand-holdable flight lens also. Art never
boards without his Canon EF 100-400mm IS L zoom
lens and a good supply of Fuji Provia F 100
Film. |
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SOAKING UP THE
SUNSHINE
photo by Arthur Morris |
L. L. Rue
noted wildlife
photographer |
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Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve
is dotted with mangrove islands. Its crystal
clear waters are home Brown and White Pelicans,
White Ibis, Snowy, Great and Reddish Egrets,
Great Blue and Little Blue Herons, Roseate
Spoonbills, Bald Eagles, Belted Kingfishers and the
magnificent Frigate Birds as well as manatee and
dolphin. (Kayak rentals are available for
photographers wishing to pursue some of the more
difficult-to-approach species.)
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CHARLOTTE
HARBOR
photo
by Arthur Morris |
PHOTOGRAPHING
WILDLIFE
Pictured
above: Roland Jordahl, Field Editor,
Birds & Blooms and Country Discoveries magazines |
On the pontoon boat trips,
photographic opportunities abound; spectacular
sunsets filled with swirling masses of wading
birds are a regular happening. Call today and
make your reservations for a Grande Tour photo
adventure.
To learn more
about Arthur Morris, his BIRDS AS
ART/Instructional Photo-Tours, his books, and
the photographic prints and accessories that he
offers, visit
www.birdsasart.com
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Captain
Marian and
Daniel J. Cox |
Captain
Marian and Arthur Morris |
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Giant
White Pelican Sighted!
For the several
weeks we have had staying with us Klaus
Nigge, a German photographer who was
named Wildlife Photographer of the Year
in 2004 for his work on Bison in
Poland. He was with us two
winters photographing our
wonderful White Pelican Island and doing
most of his work from our kayaks. The
photo shows Klaus with the self-made
pelican suit he uses. We have had lots
of fun with this set up and he is an
outstanding dedicated photographic documentarian.
See Klaus Nigge's
article in the National Geographic June,
2006 issue. Most of his Florida photos
were taken on a Grande Tours Private
Charter.
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