Okeechobee Wildlife Expedition with Claudine Laabs Jan 15-17, 2010

© Claudine Laabs

Members: $725 • Non-members: $795
Prerequisites: None - Lodging not included

Space Limited to 10 participants.

Description

Eagles and Sandhills and Deer, oh my! Join nature photographer Claudine Laabs north of Lake Okeechobee to enjoy some of Florida's finest wildlife viewing. This three day, two night trip begins with a review session at the PBPC, then heads inland to the vast wetlands and prairies around Okeechobee. We will search out Eagle's nests and look for dancing Sandhill Cranes; deer can appear anywhere. We will photograph late day activity after checking into our hotel on Friday. Saturday morning sunrise will be followed by a review (so bring your lap top) and some quiet time. Saturday's sunset will be followed by a pleasant country dinner. We will be up early again on Sunday for the sunrise - mornings are often foggy, so be prepared for something spectacular. We will have a final review when we return to the PBPC.

Bring a long lens and a wide angle, tripod, instruction manual for your camera, a hat and comfortable shoes. (One small carry-on suitcase only, please.)

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Biography

Claudine Laabs is a nature photographer who has been called an artist with a camera; she believes that good photography is "painting with light". She has been specializing in the Everglades and has also traveled extensively in Central and South America. She is a past president of the Audubon Society of the Everglades (Palm Beach County chapter). Her work has been published nationally and internationally (Audubon calendars and World Wildlife books) and she has exhibited her work widely in Florida, including a one-person show at the Boca Raton Museum of Art and Everglades National Park.