Join wildlife photographer and SIGMA Ambassador Paul Fowlie on a trip of a lifetime photographing Bear cubs in Finland. In July, Bear cubs spend their time with their loving mothers, playing with their siblings and learning what their new world offers, all amid the stunning backdrop of nature.
As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days get longer, we can expect to see the emergence of bears and their cubs. June is the time when these magnificent creatures come out to play and feed on the lush vegetation.
It is the perfect time to grab your camera and capture these incredible moments. The daylight hours are long in June, which means that you have more time to capture the perfect shot. You can expect the pond hide to be enveloped in a mystical mist, making for a magical and enchanting atmosphere.
Additionally, the plants will be in full bloom, creating a beautiful landscape and providing great opportunities to photograph the Bears. The grass will also be soaring high, adding to the natural beauty of the environment.
Altogether, July is a wonderful time to photograph Bear cubs as they spend time with their loving mothers, playing with their siblings and learning what their new world offers, all amid the stunning backdrop of nature.
As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days get longer, we can expect to see the emergence of bears and their cubs. July is the time when these magnificent creatures come out to play and feed on the lush vegetation.
It is the perfect time to grab your camera and capture these incredible moments. The daylight hours are long in June, which means that you have more time to capture the perfect shot. You can expect the pond hide to be enveloped in a mystical mist, making for a magical and enchanting atmosphere.
Additionally, the plants will be in full bloom, creating a beautiful landscape and providing great opportunities to photograph the Bears. The grass will also be soaring high, adding to the natural beauty of the environment.
Altogether, June is a wonderful time to photograph Bear cubs as they spend time with their loving mothers, playing with their siblings and learning what their new world offers, all amid the stunning backdrop of nature.
Day 1
We will meet at Kajaani airport in Finland, via Helsinki, where we will be met for an approximate 2-hour transfer to our accommodation. This will be our base for the duration of the trip.
We will arrive too late for the first evening of bear photography, so after dinner we will have a chat about what is expected over the forthcoming days.
Day 2
Breakfast and dinner times will be advised on arrival. There is a bird feeder near our accommodation to fill in some time. For the rest of the week, you will have plenty of time to edit your photos during the day
We will head out to hides at approx 4pm and return at 7am the next morning
Days 3-5
The routine will follow with a 4pm start and 7am finish, over the next 3 days we will visit the Forest Hide, The Pond Hide and the Swamp Hide laden with Cotton Grass. On your last day you will visit one of the hides you have previously been to
Day 6
Breakfast will be served as usual, then you will have time to shower and pack your belongings, before heading back to Kajaani airport for your return flight.
Suggested equipment to bring for this workshop.
Suggested clothing to bring for this workshop.
Paul Fowlie is a renowned UK wildlife photographer, especially known for his work with red squirrels. He owns a reserve in North Yorkshire and has a rich history of photographing wildlife, initially starting with landscapes in the Lake District and Glencoe. Now based in the Yorkshire Dales, Paul runs red squirrel photography hides and various wildlife workshops in the UK and abroad, including in Scandinavia, Holland, and the Arctic Circle.
Cost: £1,470.00 per person based on shared accommodation
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of £300.00 per person is required to secure each place. The final balance is due 8 weeks prior to trip.
Group Size: 7
Fitness: There is a walk of approximately 30 minutes to bear hides.
We assume no liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss, delay, mishap, or damage to persons or property arising from any cause during the course of the tour or in transit.
We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided.
The tour operator reserve the right to change arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the tour due to exceptional circumstances. In the event that the tour company deem it necessary to cancel the tour, they will provide a full refund which the participants acknowledge as full and final settlement.
There is always an element of risk in any outdoor activity including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, illness, loss or damage to personal property. By joining the tour participants acknowledge that they are aware of these risks and are physically capable of safely taking part in the tour. Further, they release the photographer & SIGMA UK from any liability. We will assume no liability for injury, illness or loss of personal property or expenses associated with participation in a tour.
No. Please bring whatever camera and lens system you are using, there is no obligation to use our kit.
Some basic knowledge of photography will be useful, however photographers of all skill levels are welcome on the workshop.
The minimum age to attend this workshop is 18.
To confirm your booking, you are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £300. Once the deposit has been received, the contract between yourself and Paul Fowlie will become binding and covers everyone you are booking on behalf of. After this, Paul’s team will send you an invoice for the balance and advise you of the date for payment of the same.
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