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$C:\Documents and Settings\office\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I6SR1EJD\MPj04286470000[1].jpg$ DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY and SEA KAYAKING IN THE “PICTURE” PERFECT APOSTLE ISLANDS

2010 Artful Adventure trip dates will be available in February!

We’re surrounded by stunning beauty everywhere we gaze on Lake Superior. Each day brings a rich cinema of inspiring sights: an osprey with fresh fish in talons, winging courageously against a nor'easter, loons on an afternoon outing swimming a host of chicks on their backs, the ceiling of a sea cave where ancient oceans are revealed in swirling concentric lines, a black bear's print in the sand…there’s no limit to the scope of subject matter ‘on site’ for the photography enthusiast.

Through the camera lens we are able to stop time and space for a split second and capture some of these magical and vivid images: a sunrise, the fleeting evidence of heron tracks before they are washed away by the next wave or the splash of the paddle blade as it skims throught the water. You can take a picture, and then you can take a picture. During the three days, you will learn to distinguish between photography that simply records and artful photography that inspires. You will learn the ‘nuts and bolts’ of your camera and about all of those settings that you never took the time to figure out. You might even read the manual!

$C:\Documents and Settings\office\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I6SR1EJD\MPj04286470000[1].jpg$ There is a great freedom with digital photography and the beauty of it is the instant feedback and subsequent ability to adjust lighting, depth, composition and framing. If you have not yet switched from film, this is your chance! Photography is a wonderfully versatile art form and available to everyone.

Dale Thomas from Ashland, WI is our photography guru on our visual adventure. Dale is an avid kayaker himself and works with Living Adventure in the winters in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula a series of trips that blend digital photography with sea kayaking. He owns Northern Photographics, a studio where he specializes in portraiture; although working in the field teaching outdoors is his passion.

During the three-day trip, Dale coaches participants to capture images using a variety of themes; nature, portraiture, photo-journalism, architecture, light and dark contrasts, use of the flash and shooting from the kayaks. Each evening before dinner the group gathers for a fun session of photo critiquing. These are lively, informative sessions and your input, questions and challenges are welcomed.

There’s ample time during the adventure for one-on-one consultations with Dale; the versatile format of this learning vacation accommodates both those that are new to photography as well as those who have the ABC’s down and wish to push the shutter to the next level. Give voice to experience and discover the artist inside you; it’s just a shutter snap away!

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPY & SEA KAYAKING BASE CAMP (3-DAY) SPECIFICS AND TRIP ITINERARY
DATES:	2010 Artful Adventure trip dates will be available in February!
COST:	$549.00 plus tax. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a reservation. Final payment is due 60 days before the trip departs.
INCLUDES:	Kayaks and associated gear, 3 dry bags per person, instruction, permits, shuttles, great camping cuisine and camaraderie!
KAYAKS:	Tandem and single kayaks will be provided. Groups of six: 2 tandems, 2 singles. Trip participants can expect to rotate in and out of double and single kayaks during the trip. Tandems are required on trips to accommodate food and kitchen equipment as well as for safety purposes.
GROUP SIZE:	6 plus your guide(s)
TENTS:	National Park Regulations permit 3 tents per individual camp site (groups of 6). You may be asked to share a tent in some instances.
FOOD:	World-class camping cuisine!! You will be amazed at what you can prepare in the field. Please let us know if you have any vegetarian preferences as we can accommodate most requests.
MILEAGE:	4-8 miles (2-5 hours) a day paddling time depending on camping permit availability. Basecamp so we can spend plenty of time with cameras in hand.
YOU SUPPLY:	Sleeping bag and pad, personal items, your digital camera and tripod, tent if you have one & a bit of fun! Therma-rest sleeping pads and sleeping bags available for rent on a first come, first serve basis. Reserve early! This trip is geared to beginner and intermediate paddlers with good physical conditioning.

TRIP ITINERARY- Please keep in mind that this itinerary may change!!

DAY 1

8:30 am	Meet at the Living Adventure main facility for introductions and general trip orientation.
9:30-Noon	We spend the morning on the water learning basic kayaking strokes, practicing wet exits and rescues and becoming familiar with safety considerations on Lake Superior. This is a fun, informative session - prepare to get wet!
12:00 - 2:00	Lunch as well as an introduction to digital photography and packing for the overnight.
2:00 – 5:00	Depending on camping permit availability, we’ll base camp on Oak, Sand or York Island. On the way, we may pass several historic Lake Superior shipwrecks; the Fedora, Ottawa and Coffinberry – all of which are visible from the kayaks and are either submerged or partially on shore. Or we may have the unique opportunity to paddle in some sea caves: under arches, into vaulted chambers and into the cavern's deepest recesses. The areas we paddle will depend on permits Living Adventure is able to acquire through the National Park Service.
Evening	Set up camp and enjoy the evening meal from the hilltop campsite or at the water’s edge. The sand spit at the south end of the island is a perfect place to enjoy both the sunset and sunrise with your naked eye or from behind the camera's lense.

DAY 2

Morning	Your guide will have coffee and breakfast going early enough to get the group launched for a full day of photograpy, exploring and paddling. Perhaps we'll experience sea caves, red sandstone cliffs, spectacular views, a loon swimming by or a historic lighthouse. Our itineray will depend on our campsite location.
Lunch	A shore lunch and photo sessions are enjoyed somewhere on our journey.
Afternoon	Return to our campsite for a wonderful photographic session with lower evening light.
Evening	Another sumptuous dinner and then settle in for a campfire and maybe even a story of the ghost that haunts the beaches of some of the islands. Be sure to ask your guide about the captain of the Sevona, a steamship that went down during a tremendous storm on the Sand Island shoals.

DAY 3

Morning	After breakfast, the morning is spent with more time to explore the island with camera in hand (and paddle too!).
Lunch	Lunch is enjoyed on a lovely beach on the way back to Living Adventure.
2:00 pm	The trip wraps up around 2:30 at your final destination where we are met by a Living Adventure staff person and are shuttled back to Bayfield.

Other camping spots may include Basswood Island or York Island or even a secluded beach along the mainland with a chance to paddle the Mainland Sea Caves. Please ask about permits when you call to make your reservation…we will know 30 days before trip departure date.