I have worked with several of the world's best bird photographers. Recently, when I saw a Facebook notification of a West Florida bird photo tour with David Hemmings, I snapped up the remaining opening. I remembered David's images in the book "On Feathered Wings, Birds in Flight" which has graced our family room coffee table since I got it several years ago. The book features some of his incredible images of Snowy Owls, Great Gray Owls, and other species. I also remembered seeing on Facebook his Grizzly Bear and Polar Bear images, as well as some spectacular hummingbird shots. I'm just home from that West Florida workshop with David and am so glad I attended it!  David keeps his workshops small (there were only 4 participants on this one). David prearranges reasonably-priced hotel/motel accommodations and communicates clearly about what equipment and clothing to bring. He is articulate and very patient in his teaching (I came home having learned when and how to switch from Aperture Priority to Manual and many other techniques on which I needed improvement). He is well-prepared, knowledgeable, concise, and very personable. We all rode with him from site to site so that we could take advantage of that time to learn more or simply enjoy some camaraderie. His new E-book "Nature Photography 101" will be out soon, and I look forward to ordering one
Rebecca Field – U.S.A.

​I recommend NPA workshops! The level of services by workshop leaders was excellent.  Quality of photographic instruction was exceptional and they were always on hand to solve issues that arose, and I had more than my share of equipment issues. Quality of wildlife provided was good and I was amazed at how easily the subjects accepted new setups provided.  Locations visited were right on for the spices targeted.  My most memorable moment was using the flash setups the first time and capturing an image of the Swordbill Hummingbird. I feel that my level of photography has improved with the custom functions that were set up on my camera for me and the resulting images that I obtained. Overall experience and expectations were achieved and we were fortunate to have a very compatible group on our tour, which made it very enjoyable. This was my first workshop and I would recommend them to friends".   Rosemary Harris, Canada
 

"Costa Rica Bird Photography Workshop I have nothing but positive praise for the Costa Rica- Biodiversity Workshop with Natures Photo Adventures -David Hemmings. David and his local guide Vernon made this an outstanding workshop experience. Some of the outstanding elements were the close encounters with numerous beautiful bird species in their natural environment; the opportunity to photograph gorgeous hummingbirds in flight; and to be able to see and photograph the stunning Resplendent Quetzal, Trogons and beautiful Macaws. David’s wonderful sense of humor, patience and knowledge made for a relaxing and inspiring learning environment. Vernon’s excellent ear for bird sounds and intimate knowledge of the environment opened up many opportunities to see and photograph exotic birds. The accommodations and meals were excellent with special care to individual dietary restrictions. I highly recommend this workshop.

 

By the way, my experience was so positive, that I have signed up for the Alaska grizzly bear photography workshop in August 2014" Tracy Churchill 

 

David was really wonderful in sheparding our little group and taking care of us.  I like to be in good hands in foreign countries.

 

I felt it was particularly good that he saw to the photographic needs of the group, and did not take photos himself.  That really is what we want in the photographer/guide. In comparing this tour to others, other leaders have spent a lot of time doing their own photography and we felt as though we just paid for them to take a trip.  David is not like that, and we will hopefully be with him in  Toronto for the Owls, and perhaps on others also in the future.  He’s good to travel with, and has an upbeat personality which made it fun.

 

He was very good in taking an interest in my video. This tour was recommended to us by a firend and we will certainly recommend your company to others.  

 

Many thanks for a good tour, and cross your fingers that those Snowy Owls show up in February.  I’d like to say that I also very much appreciate David not finalizing that trip with airlines and all until he knows for sure the owls will be there.  We took a photo trip to Montreal some years ago that should been cancelled for lack of owls, but the leader took us all anyways and it was not a very happy group. Rinus and I were good sports about it, but others were very unhappy and said so.  So, thanks for waiting until we know. Jaan Baak

 

Kevin McCarthy, USA Snowy Owl Workshop
"Great trip, great experience and great guides.

Great opportunity for capturing images of magnificent and uncommon (in southern USA) birds.  Organizers contribute to great group dynamics and superb attitude.  Cool techniques". Eric Grossman, USA

 

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