2016 Photography Workshops In Canada

Yukon Aurora and Landscapes

Two Semi Private Workshops for a maximum of 5 people in March of 2016

Instructor: Kevin Allen Pepper who will be headed back to Yukon for his fourth year in a row

Come and join Kevin for this photo workshop in Canada to photograph the wildlife, the landscapes and the aurora in the best location in Canada for all three, the Yukon.

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Bird of Prey Workshop

Dates: Next workshop is May 14, 2016

Instructors:  Chris Pepper

Introduction:  Chris Pepper is running birds of prey workshops in a natural setting which is a perfect backdrop for flying birds or prey.

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Loon Retreat

Dates: Dates available in May, June and July

Instructors:  Kevin K Pepper (K1)

Introduction: Join Kevin for his weekend retreats in the Kawartha Region of Ontario. Kevin will be guiding you on the water to photograph your target species for the weekend, the Common Loon.

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Nova Scotia Lighthouse Route

Dates: June 12 to June 18, 2016

Instructors:  Kevin K Pepper and Chris Pepper

Introduction:  With more lighthouses per square mile of any coastline in North America, the lighthouse route in Nova Scotia offers the photographer an abundance of lighthouses and small east coast fishing villages to capture.

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Newfoundland icebergs and landscapes

Dates: June 9, 2016 to June 18, 2016 (Sold Out) and June 19 to June 28th, 2016

Instructors:  Kevin A. Pepper in Wk 1 and with Len Silvester in Wk 2 if more than 6

Introduction:  Join me on the east coast of Canada as we track down icebergs on their journey south, migratory whales that are on their journey north, and timeless lighthouses throughout the pristine landscapes along the northern coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Whales, Bald Eagles, Puffins and Icebergs

Dates: July 9 to July 14, 2016

Instructors: Lisa Langell and Chris Pepper

Introduction: Come join us for a trip that will have you photographing bald eagles fishing on cod in the shallow waters, humpback whales and orcas swimming and breaching in the Atlantic waters, photographing 500 pairs of mating puffins on an a private island and taking zodiac tours to photograph the icebergs as they pass down iceberg alley.

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Northern Gannets Photography Workshop

Dates: July 18 to July 20th, 2016 and July 21st and July 23rd, 2016

Instructors: Len Silvester and Chris Pepper

Introduction: Come join us for three days and four nights at the largest Northern Gannet colony in the world. Our destination is Bonaventure Island, and is home to more than 55,000 nesting pairs of Northern Gannets.

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Fly In Grizzly Workshop

Dates:  July 23 to July 29, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper and Andy Williams

This ultimate 7 day and 6 night nature adventure is perfect for any wildlife and nature enthusiast! Our destination, a remote bear camp operating since 1976 and only accessible by helicopter deep inside the BC wilderness. A total of eight of us have been granted exclusive use of this camp where you will photograph amazing bear activity that includes fishing on the spawning salmon, bears swimming in the pools and playing along the banks.

This trip is sold out already, but we also have a trip available in August, http://northof49photography.com/august-fly-in-grizzly-bear-photo-tour

Vancouver Island Workshop

Dates: August 1st, 2016 to August 7th, 2016

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper (K2) and Chris Pepper

Introduction: Join us as we travels to the extreme west coast of British Columbia. We are headed to Vancouver Island to capture some of Canada's most pristine landscapes, whales and seascapes during a time of year when the morning fog creates a mysterious aura.

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Fly In Grizzly Workshop

Dates:  August 17, 2016 to August 23, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper and Lisa Langell

This ultimate 7 day and 6 night nature adventure is perfect for any wildlife and nature enthusiast! Our destination, a remote bear camp operating since 1976 and only accessible by helicopter deep inside the BC wilderness. A total of eight of us have been granted exclusive use of this camp where you will photograph amazing bear activity that includes fishing on the spawning salmon, bears swimming in the pools and playing along the banks.

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Autumn Colours and Aurora in the Yukon

August 22nd to August 30th, 2016

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper

Introduction:  Join me as we travel the highways of the Yukon. From the Carcross Desert to the Arctic Circle. We will visit Klaune National Park, Dawson City, Tombstone, Whitehorse and many breathtaking scenic locations in between.

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Yukon, the land of the midnight sun

August 30th to September 5th, 2016

Instructors: Kevin Allen Pepper, Luke Austin, Ignacio Palacios

Introduction:  Join us as we travel the highways of the Yukon. From the Carcross Desert to Klaune National Park, Fish Lake, Bonneville Lakes and many breathtaking scenic locations in between.

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Saskatchewan wildlife and Northern lights

Workshop:  September 17 to September 22, 2016

Instructors:  Chris Pepper and Kevin K Pepper if more than six people are in attendance

Introduction: This is a true Northern Canada Safari on the Wild West Side of Prince Albert National Park. In addition to viewing the free ranging bison, you may also encounter wolves, elk, moose, deer, bears and countless birds and waterfowl. We will also spend time photographing running horses and spend time photographing Indian culture and cowboys.

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Autumn Aurora Hunt

Workshop is September 24, 2016 to September 29, 2016

Instructors:  Chris Pepper and Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Introduction:  Join us up near the aurora capitol of the world, Whitehorse... where the skies present the dancing lights, the landscapes are endless and Bison are known to create whats known as the Canadian Roadblock. We will center this trip around Whitehorse and daily head out into the countryside to capture the history and auroras, and one of Canada's post picturesque areas.

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Southern Yukon Landscapes and aurora

Workshop is September 30 to October 5, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper (K2)

Introduction:  Join me up near the arctic circle where the skies present the dancing lights, the mountain landscapes are endless and the moose out number the people of the Yukon almost two to one. We will center this trip around Whitehorse and Daily head out into the countryside to capture the history, and one of Canada's post picturesque areas.

This trip is sold out but we are headed to the Yukon frequently. see those trips here http://northof49photography.com/photo-workshops/

BC Bald Eagle Migration

Workshop is November 26 - November 30, 2016

Instructors;  Kevin Allen Pepper

Introduction:  This photo workshop takes you to see Canada's largest migration of Bald Eagles. Each year 2000 to 8000 eagles migrate to this area to feed on the spawning salmon that return to these rivers annually.

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Yukon Winter wonderland

Dates: Workshop is December 2 to December 9, 2016

Instructors: Marc Muench, Andy Williams, Kevin Allen Pepper

Join Marc and Andy, and our expert local guide, Kevin Pepper on this landscape photography adventure workshop! An amazing wilderness adventure that will take you back to the early days of transportation by dog sled and snowmobile. You will spend your days mushing on the training grounds of many a quest musher and it will take you winding through some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Yukon.

This trip is sold out, but we are headed back in 2017 and you can see that trip here http://northof49photography.com/2017-yukon-dogsledding-aurora

Lets take a look at the Canadian Tundra

When you look at Canada on a map you see geographical boundaries that divide up one of the largest countries on earth. You hear us mention places like British Columbia and Yukon, or the Kawartha Region of Ontario... but what you don't hear mentioned is the actual diversity of the landscapes that we visit, and what the draw is for us.

From the tundra in the far reaches of the north, to the Boreal forest, the largest forest on earth, to the taiga, the world's largest land biome, and this week we will be highlighting these three areas. So, please come back and visit our blog on Thursday and Friday to learn more about Canada, and the wonderful photographic opportunities that it has to offer.

Today we want to discuss the Tundra... home of the Polar Bear, the Arctic Fox and the summer home of the Snowy Owl.

Arctic tundra occurs in the far Northern Hemisphere, north of the taiga belt. The word "tundra" usually refers only to the areas where the subsoil is permafrost, or permanently frozen soil. Permafrost tundra includes vast areas of northern Russia and Canada. The polar tundra is home to several peoples who are mostly nomadic reindeer herders.

Arctic tundra contains areas of stark landscape and is frozen for much of the year. The soil there is frozen from 25–90 cm (10–35 in) down, and it is impossible for trees to grow. Instead, bare and sometimes rocky land can only support low growing plants such as moss, heath (Ericaceae varieties such as crowberry and black bearberry), and lichen. There are two main seasons, winter and summer, in the polar tundra areas. During the winter it is very cold and dark, with the average temperature around −28 °C (−18 °F), sometimes dipping as low as −50 °C (−58 °F). However, extreme cold temperatures on the tundra do not drop as low as those experienced in taiga areas further south (for example, Russia's and Canada's lowest temperatures were recorded in locations south of the tree line). During the summer, temperatures rise somewhat, and the top layer of seasonally-frozen soil melts, leaving the ground very soggy. The tundra is covered in marshes, lakes, bogs and streams during the warm months. Generally daytime temperatures during the summer rise to about 12 °C (54 °F) but can often drop to 3 °C (37 °F) or even below freezing. Arctic tundra’s are sometimes the subject of habitat conservation programs. In Canada and Russia, many of these areas are protected through a national Biodiversity Action Plan.

The biodiversity of tundra is low: 1,700 species of vascular plants and only 48 species of land mammals can be found, although millions of birds migrate there each year for the marshes. There are also a few fish species. There are few species with large populations. Notable animals in the Arctic tundra include caribou (reindeer), musk ox, Arctic hare, Arctic fox, snowy owl, lemmings, and polar bears (only near ocean-fed bodies of water).

 

Severe threat to tundra is global warming, which causes permafrost to melt. The melting of the permafrost in a given area on human time scales (decades or centuries) could radically change which species can survive there

The Antarctic tundra lacks a large mammal fauna, mostly due to its physical isolation from the other continents. Sea mammals and sea birds, including seals and penguins, inhabit areas near the shore, and some small mammals, like rabbits and cats, have been introduced by humans to some of the sub antarctic islands.

In 2016 and 2017 we will be headed back to photograph these animals and this captivating region. Please check out our tours and workshops. You can find these tours and workshops here on our Canadian Workshop and Tour page here... http://northof49photography.com/photo-workshops/