Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr.
We help you take iconic photographs of several locations in the Ketchikan area, including historical, cultural and nature attractions. We offer advanced and basic photographic instruction for cell phone, poin'n'shoot & DSLR camera users. We conduct our tours over a set route of 7 or 8 different locations with each location offering unique photo opportunities AND teaching opportunities. Although a majority of my photography instruction is equally applicable to BOTH cell phones, point’n'shoots and DSLR cameras, some of my instruction is specific to DSLR users. Photo techniques taught for BOTH DSLR & cell phone & point’n’shoots include: composition, subject identity, subject proximity, subject balance, exposure, cropping, angle of approach, light compensation, macro photography... We look forward to serving you soon.
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Dock #1 #2 #3 #4 visitors: Meet North of the Visitors Center on berth #2, near the Bronze Statues called "The Rock" if no contact is made with dispatch. This is our meeting spot. Ward Cove visitors meet your Photo Safari guide near your ship's greeting area. It is important that you list your ships information so that we know where to pick you up. Ships that tie up in Ward Cove are about 10 miles from downtown, which is a 20-minute drive.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: [email protected]
Includes
- This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 35 minutes
Creek Street : The Historic Red Light District where men and salmon go to spawn, now home to a variety of shops & attractions and abundant photo opportunities. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
FLOWING WATERS WILDERNESS site is great for photo ops. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Totem Heritage Center : This site has totems, native carvings, informative kiosks, ancient poles and the opportunity to hear the legend of Fog Woman. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Boats, Eagles, Whales, Salmon, Harbor Seals, Totems, Panoramas etc. We conduct our tours over a set route of 7 or 8 different locations / each location offering unique photo, AND teaching opportunities. Although a majority of our photography instruction is equally applicable to BOTH cell phones, point’n'shoots and DSLR cameras, some of our instruction is specific to DSLR users. Photo techniques taught for BOTH DSLR & cell phone & point’n’shoots include: composition, subject identity, subject proximity, subject balance, exposure, cropping, angle of approach, light compensation, macro photography... Photo techniques specific to DSLR (and some point’n’shoots) include: depth of field, F-stop settings, aperture, ISO settings, exposure triangle, shutter speeds… We always leave some time for questions (max group size is 9)…….. So IF you have specific questions re her DSLR camera please ask. I hope this description is helpful to you and we look forward to serving you in the future.
Admission Ticket Included
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Ward Cove : We stop in the Ward Cove area at the Green Bean Coffee Company and pick up gourmet coffee and cookies for everyone. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
This site offers a variety of attractions including a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars and a Russian Museum. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. Enjoy your fresh roasted coffee and gourmet cookie at this site.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 12 minutes
OCEAN PANORAMA SITE: Count ten islands from this site that also includes an Alaskan float plane dock and views of both The Cleaveland Peninsula Wilderness Area and Prince of Whales Island. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 12 minutes
CARLANNA CREEK WATERFALLS is where we go for the waterfall magic photo op. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 2 minutes
As you reenter the Port of Ketchikan you can be dropped off at your cruise ship OR at a shopping/dinning location of your choice. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. AND please make any GRATUITY commensurate with the (hopefully) high level of service that you have received. All Ward Cove passengers can be returned to Ward cove OR be left at a shopping/dinning location of your choice.
Free Admission