This 7-day experience is designed for people who want to learn more about photography in a must-see destination. You will be supported by Don Mammoser in learning all the tips and tricks to capture the essence of the landscape that surrounds you. In addition, Breakwater Expeditions guides will be supporting the expedition and paddling. Breakwater will feed you delicious meals, provide all the camping gear for you to be comfortable, teach you all that you need to know to paddle canoes downriver, and support you in having a trip of a lifetime with like-minded folks. No experience is needed for this experience. We will provide you with a recommended packing list. We will set you up for success in all of these areas!
Our paddle will be down the calm waters of the Green River as it meanders through the Labyrinth Canyon. This section of river is some of Utah's most amazing scenery. We will paddle a 50 plus mile stretch of flat water that will follow the rolling desert hills of eastern Utah into the majestic depths of Labyrinth Canyon. We will travel through the ancient times and history of the landscape as we view the ruins and rock art sites of the Pueblo Indians. Small hikes will get us up close to the red cliffs, desert sunsets, and the warmth of the rocks as we create this memorable experience.
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About The Host
Don Mammoser
Don Mammoser will host this photography expedition. Don began leading photography workshops and tours over 24 years ago. He holds nothing back when passing on all photography knowledge and enthusiasm he can to the participants of the trip. Don is the author of “Wildflowers of Colorado,” field guide, and “The Photographer’s Guide to the Colorado Rockies.” He has published numerous articles in magazines as well as been interviewed for tons of photography-related articles, websites, and blogs. Leading, teaching, and photography are Don’s true passions and calling in life.
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FAQ
What if the weather is bad?
Bad weather is often good for photography. Especially in scenic nature locations, often when ‘bad’ weather moves through, we end up getting the most amazing shots of the entire trip. Never let the weather determine if you’ll go somewhere or not. We know each and every place intimately where we lead tours, and we'll figure out an alternative spot to visit if we do come across some type of impossible-to-deal-with weather event.
How much hiking we will be doing?
The answer varies depending on the location visiting, but we won’t ever hike any extreme or strenuously long hikes or high-altitude mountain climbs, etc. Most of our shooting, in most locations, is done within about ¼ mile from wherever we leave our cars. Some trips do have moderate hikes of up to 1.5 miles one-way, but these are always at your option and we'll suggest other locations if you opt not to tackle such a hike. On most of my international cultural tours, we walk on city streets quite a bit, but it’s never very far (1 mile or so) at any one time. And you are always certainly welcome to sit in a café or restaurant and rest. On all my trips, We go at the group’s general pace. If nobody wants to hike to a location, we'll pick a different shooting spot. You’ll be sent more information about hiking on the trip you join, when we send out information packets to participants.