November 1 - 7, 2021
Big Trees of the Bayous
There are few wild places in North America more magical than the hidden bayous of Louisiana and the last remaining stands of old growth cypress trees. Join David Cobb and Christian Heeb during the cool fall season to explore and photograph these hidden gems of the Deep South, where you'll spend the mornings and evenings exploring and photographing the "Big Trees of the Bayous."
Overnight at the world-famous Oak Alley Plantation with its iconic Antebellum house and grand life-oak trees, and have the opportunity to photograph this location before and after regular visiting hours. We'll also join local guides to search for bald eagles, alligators, and snapping turtles while cruising "Cajun Country."
The trip will round out with a foray into America's charming and picturesque city of New Orleans.
Openings available for 8 people, so be sure to register soon to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
COST:
US$ 4,150 /per person/double room sharing
US$ 1,200 /single room surplus
Participants: max 5-9 participants. Space available again!
- If you ride with us in our cars you need to be fully vaccinated.
- If not, we expect participants to wear a mask or keep their distance to their fellow participants and instructors.
- Respect all local rules about wearing a face mask.
Included:
- all accommodation in middle class Motels & Oak Alley Plantation
- 6 nights in double room sharing, unless single room is booked
- 3 organized kayak trips
- sunset tour with airboat
- wildlife viewing tour with boat
- transportation in SUV
- all entry fees as mentioned in itinerary
- guided by David Cobb & Christian Heeb
Itinerary
Mon. November 01: Individual arrival in New Orleans. Overnight in New Orleans
Tue. November 02: Morning photography in New Orleans. Drive to Oak Alley Plantation after wildlife viewing and boat ride. Overnight Oak Alley Plantation
Wed. November 03: After morning shoot and breakfast at the Plantation we take a short drive to Lafayette. Sunset air boat tour in the Atchafalaya Basin with stunning views. Overnight Lafayette
Thu. November 04: Sunrise photography on land at Lake Martin. In the afternoon we take our first sunset paddle in the old growth Cypress Forest. Overnight Lafayette
Fri. November 05: Sunrise paddle in magical Cypress Forest. In the afternoon we spend time photographing the swamp. Overnight Lafayette
Sat. November 06: Sunrise photography on lake shore with Cypress trees then drive back to New Orleans. Overnight near New Orleans Airport. (Departure option from Lafayette)
Sun. November 07: Individual departure from New Orleans in the morning.
We reserve the right to adjust the program if necessary.
