Erez Marom Photography
CHINA WILDLIFE WINTER WORKSHOP - PT 1
Price: €7990 pp (or $US equivalent, per person in double room) / Deposit: €2990 pp
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17th - 23rd March 2027
China is one of the most interesting countries for nature photography, and it hold incredible wildlife unseen anywhere else on Earth. In this week-long photographic journey we will set our aims on finding and shooting the most elusive big cat: the snow leopard. Based in the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau, we will venture to rarely-visited locations and rugged terrains in search of this shy, beautiful creature. Tibetan foxes and other mammal and bird species will also make good photographic subjects in this unique trip.
Main Features
- A week-long journey traversing the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau, shooting some of the rarest and most elusive mammal species, namely the snow leopard and Tibetan fox.
- Small group size (5 photographers max) guarantees unparalelled personal attention and comfort during the wildlife shoots, and comprehensive critique sessions. Absolutely no waiting for other cars to shoot the leopards!
- Private 4X4 transfers.
- Winter schedule ensures a good chance of snow. March is statistically a very good month to view the snow leopard.
- Professional photo guidance by local photography guides and wildlife trackers with decades of experience.
- Daily critique sessions to hone your skills and perfect your shooting.
Day 1 Meeting in Xining
Upon landing in Xining Airport (XNN), we will be picked up and transferred to our hotel in the town of Xiangride (a 6hr drive), where we will have an introductory dinner and discuss the plan for the days ahead.
Days 2-6 Dulan Reserve: The Search for the Snow Leopard
We will spend the next 5 full days tracking the snow leopard, making the maximal effort to view and shoot it in the best way possible. There's a very high chance of seeing the leopard, and we hope to be in a position to not just see it, but shoot it, and shoot it well.
While the snow leopard is our highest priority, other beautiful mammal species are very likely to be crossing our paths, which we will take advantage of. Some of the species we'll see are Tibetan fox, wolf, lynx, blue sheep, and red deer. Palas's cats also roam the plateau and we might just get lucky enough to see them as well.
Day 7 Departure
In the morning of day 7 we will drive back to Xining Airport, from where you will take your flight home. If you're joining us on part 2 of the workshop, we will fly together to Chengdu, have dinner and spend the night, before flying to Lijiang the next day.
Total Price: €7990 per person in double room
Deposit: €2990
Single Room Supplement: €600
Maximum Number of Participants: 5 photographers (non-photographers are welcome at a reduced price, contact me for details)
Physical Difficulty: Beginner. There will be very little hiking, but the whole trip will be done at high altitude (about 3500 MASL), which can cause mild symptoms such as headache and shortness of breath.
Workshop Price Includes
- Hotel accommodation.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the workshop.
- Travels in private, comfortable 4X4 vehicles.
- Professional photography guidance by a professional nature photographer, accompanied by local experts
- Critique sessions and post-processing assistance when and where possible.
- Entrance fees, road tolls and taxes on all services listed above.
Workshop Price Does Not Include
- Airfare and from to Xining Airport (XNN). There are direct flights to Xining from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and other hubs in China (feel free to ask me for help with flight bookings).
- Flights and accommodation on the way from Xining to Lijiang (if you participate in part 2 of this workshop). The 2 flights and hotel cost about €500 - a more exact number will be given in due time.
- Entry visa to China (required for US citizens but not for EU citizen. Contact me for help).
- Insurance. It is MANDATORY to insure yourself against physical injury, and highly recommended to insure your photo gear. Tour leaders will not be responsible in case of any personal injuries or damage to photographic gear as a result of an accident during the workshop. A good insurance policy can make a big difference should something happen, and ensure a safe return home.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Non-meal-time snacks or soft drinks.
- Gratuities to the local staff.
Photography Equipment
- A digital camera, preferrably with a full-frame sensor, since these cameras have better low-light capabilities. A compact camera can be used, as long as you understand its limitations.
- A mid-range zoom lens such as a 24-70mm or 24-105mm.
- An stabilized ultra-telephoto lens with at least 600mm focal length equivalent. A 1.4X or even 2X teleconverter could prove useful.
- A light tripod.
Clothing
- Clothing for cold weather: breatheable shirts, light warm jacket, heavy down jacket, insulated water-resistant pants.
- Gloves
- A warm beany
- Good hiking boots, at least 2-3 pairs of socks
Payment Procedure
In order to secure your spot, you are required to transfer a deposit of €2990. This deposit will be refunded only in case the workshop gets cancelled for some reason. For your comfort, the deposit can be paid either through PayPal or a wire-transfer (please contact me for details).
The full amount (after discounts if applicable) must be paid via wire-transfer no later than 100 days prior to the workshop starting date.
In the case you need to cancel your participation, a 40% refund (excluding deposit) will be issued up to 60 days prior to the workshop starting date.
I reserve the right to increase the price of the workshop if costs rise due to unexpected changes in fees, taxes or exchange rates. This is, of course, highly unlikely.
Disclaimer
Though very improbable, workshop dates might shift a few days here or there, up to 6 months prior to start date. Please contact me if you have schedule limitations.
The tour plan above is subject to change. In case of harsh weather, we may have to divert from our plan and do something else.
Important: In order to join the workshop, you will be required to sign a contract that establishes that the tour leaders are not responsible to physical or proprietary damages, and that you understand and accept several behavioral standards (including not taking excessive risk), necessary to ensure the workshop's success and your safe return.
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AVAILABILITY
17th - 23rd March 2027