Exclusive photography expedition to Canada: Arctic wolves in the far north
Vincent Munier is a renowned name in the world of nature photography. He is fascinated by harsh natural environments and often travels to the most remote and inhospitable areas to photograph animals. He prefers to photograph wildlife confronted by the elements. After visiting Japan for cranes, China for snow leopards and Snowhill for emperor penguins, he pushed the boundaries to one of the most remote places in the world, Ellesmere Island. Here, he came face to face with Arctic wolves! One of the most extraordinary mammals in the world and extremely rarely seen, let alone photographed. One big plus? These animals are not shy of humans, and if you find them, they will come closer than you could ever dream. Are you ready for this immense adventure?
Arctic atmosphere
Photographing Arctic wolves is done in style: wrapped up in a warm, down-filled parka. With a thick hat, gloves and warm snow boots. We spend hours on the tundra looking for Arctic wolves. If we succeed, one thing is certain. You will experience an incredible show that cannot be surpassed. The landscape you find yourself in and the winter conditions appeal to the imagination. It is not uncommon to end up in a dazzling snowstorm… But it is precisely these conditions that make for the most unique photos.
Every day we set out, regardless of the weather forecast: freezing cold sunrises, light or heavy snow showers, foggy or sunny… Every type of weather offers unique opportunities to take impressive photographs. Arctic wolves and other Arctic animals are not bothered by the weather. And although it is challenging, these are perfect weather conditions for photographing the silent hunters with their piercing yellow eyes. White on white, in its purest form. You will learn how to expose well in snowy conditions and how to protect your equipment and yourself from the cold.
One, two… polar wolves
Doelsoort numero uno is uiteraard de poolwolf. Maar we zullen ook andere bonussoorten kunnen zien zoals muskusos, poolhaas, poolvos, … en verschillende zeezoogdieren. Met veel geluk zien we zelfs narwal of beluga’s.
The number one target species is, of course, the polar wolf. But we will also be able to see other bonus species such as musk oxen, Arctic hares, Arctic foxes… and various marine mammals. With a lot of luck, we may even see narwhals or belugas.
Mastering photography techniques
There is probably nothing more memorable than capturing a polar wolf on camera. To immortalise this moment, you will be guided by the Maradona of our team. Yves Adams is the photography guide at STARLING with the most snow experience. He has already guided dozens of trips to the Far North and is the perfect man for this trip.
During this trip, your guide will take the time to show you how to photograph fast action, regardless of the brand or type of your camera. Other settings and the choice of the right autofocus (AF) to take sharp pictures will also be discussed. Exposing white subjects in a white environment is a tough challenge for your camera. So we will discuss that in detail too. And before we head out into the cold, we will prepare you carefully. How should you dress, how can you protect your equipment and how can you best use your lens and tripod? We leave nothing to chance, so that you can fully enjoy what may be the greatest bird action your lens will ever see! Before the trip, we organise an extensive information session to get to know each other and discuss the trip in detail.
What makes this photography trip to Canada so special?
- An exclusive photography expedition.
- Undisturbed photography! During the trip, we will receive assistance from a local First Nations community. Without their expertise, this trip would not be possible.
- We will try to find Arctic wolves and get them so close to your lens that photographing them becomes almost impossible. Pure enjoyment!
- We will observe all living creatures and photograph the unique landscapes.
- You will learn the tricks of the trade from a top photographer and Arctic wolf expert in the field.
Meet your tour guide
Is this photography trip to Canada something for you?
- You are in good physical condition.
- You are not afraid to take photographs in freezing conditions.
- You are fascinated by the magnificent Arctic wolf and want to photograph it creatively in winter conditions.
Gallery
Planning is key
Itinerary & Locations
We are flying to Ottawa.
The flights are not included in the price.
We fly from Ottawa to Iqalut and from Iqalut to Resolute Bay.
Flights to Resolute Bay are not included in the price.
We fly to Grise Fiord (flights not included) and continue by snowmobile.
We will travel to Eureka by scooter (expect three days of intensive travel) and have the opportunity to see polar bears, arctic wolves, and arctic foxes along the way.
We search for polar wolves and other Arctic animals to capture them on camera.
Because we travel with a small group, we can move around flexibly and take advantage of interesting photo opportunities in the most remote locations.
All good things must come to an end, unfortunately! Today we are travelling back home.
We are scootering back to Grise Fiord.
We arrive in Grise Fiord and begin our flights home. These flights are not included in the price.
We first fly to Resolute Bay, then to Iqalut, then to Ottawa and then to Belgium, the Netherlands or another airport of your choice. We expect to arrive on 27/04 or 28/04.
