September 30th Fossil Rim Photo Safari

[savitale]

We have 4 spaces open now on the September 30th Fossil Rim Photo Safari. Anyone else interested? You can find the details in the previous Fossil Rim thread, but the summary is:

1. Behind The Scenes tour. Since I will be the guide we can focus on whichever areas of the park we want.

2. 10% discount off the regular price for a guided tour (normally $45, TPF price $40.50)

3. Meet at 8:30am at the Fossil Rim Visitor's Center, on Saturday September 30th.

If you are not familiar with Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, please visit their website here:

http://www.fossilrim.com

[shawn patrick]

Sign me up +1 (total 2 people) if you have the room.

[savitale]

Originally Posted by shawn patrick

Sign me up +1 (total 2 people) if you have the room.

Shawn,

You + 1 are signed up. See you Saturday the 30th!

Regards,
Steve

[rwwright]

please add me to the list ronald wright

questions (since i have never been there
1. i assume this is a trip for photographers
2. we will be photographing the animals
3. do we bring a tripod
4. do we bring a bean bag
5. what lens are appropriate (ie 70-200 or 200-400 big heavy needs tripod or bean bag)
6. are some of the animals caged???

[rwwright]

also, would my wife (a non photographer) enjoy this trip? what is the mode of transportation. how rough is the drive, etc.

[savitale]

Originally Posted by rwwright

please add me to the list ronald wright

questions (since i have never been there
1. i assume this is a trip for photographers
2. we will be photographing the animals
3. do we bring a tripod
4. do we bring a bean bag
5. what lens are appropriate (ie 70-200 or 200-400 big heavy needs tripod or bean bag)
6. are some of the animals caged???

Ronnie,

Yes, this is intended to be for photographers, but is "family friendly". We had a discussion along these lines in the original thread. Some people would prefer a "photo intensive" tour, e.g., sit in once place for 60 minutes until the Gemsbok moves into better lighting. Some people want to bring non-photographers as well, who would clearly go mad sitting there for 60 minutes. So on this tour we will keep things moving enough to keep everyone happy, yet we have control over where we go so we can spend enough time on the photo opportunites.

Yes, we will be photographing the animals. You are also welcome to photograph the plants, rocks, people, and anything else holding still. You can bring a tripod. I do not believe it is necessary, and with 10 people or so in the back of a large pickup truck it may get awfully crowded. But if your style of photography requires it, you can bring one. I never have (I do use IS lenses, or a gyrostabilizer). There will not be a need to bring a bean bag.

The animals are free to roam about large pastures, they could be 2 feet away or 200 feet away. Longer lenses (200-400) will give you more opportunity, I would bring it. If you never take out the 200-400 or the tripod, so be it, at least you had it with you.

None of the animals are caged in a traditional sense. The cheetahs are behind chain link fence, rhinos are in an enclosure, etc.

[rwwright]

wife will not be coming. I am trying to get a room for fri. any other place close if they dont have a space?

[savitale]

Ronnie,

If there is no space at the Lodge or Camp at Fossil Rim, there is a Best Western in Glen Rose about 5 minutes from Fossil Rim. I have never stayed there, but it looks fine from the outside.