Since I first met Chris he has been telling me I should go with him and photograph the Northern Gannets on Bonaventure Island. He knows I love to capture behavior and there, you are surrounded by the many behaviors of the gannets as they go about their daily lives.
Chris is super organized and extremely well prepared! He knows what lenses and flash combinations are needed to maximize your opportunities. He genuinely wants his participants to go home with the best and most varied images possible. His early morning zodiac trips aren’t available through anyone else.
Lots of people, me included, dislike bad weather but Chris relishes it! The more dramatic the better for photography! Gannets in rain, fog, drizzle and sun, too. Eagles at Homer in the rain! Snowy Owls in white snowy haze! Hey, there’s going to be a big snowstorm! Why don’t you leave now and meet us for some great photo ops! He is ever enthusiastic and helpful. He inspires everyone to do their best and he knows the greatest places to eat, too!
Thanks, Chris!!!!
Eleanor Kee Wellman Balla, Ontario, Canada
Chris Dodds is a terrific teacher
If you want a really fun adventure as well as a great learning opportunity, you must visit Bonaventure Island with Chris Dodds and sign-up for his Bonaventure Island Photographic Expedition. Perce, the island and its surroundings are beautiful; every day was a wonderful surprise. It’s amazing how different everything looks with the changes in the weather and that’s something that’s guaranteed; the weather will vary, sometimes from one minute to the next. Gannets are amazing birds to watch and photograph. They can go from looking really graceful to really goofy and everything in between. The time spent in the Zodiac was fabulous, a real challenge photographically speaking. Lastly, Chris Dodds is a terrific teacher. He was patient, informative and really concerned with the participants’ well being. He made sure everyone’s questions were answered and that we were all having a good time. He’s a true gentleman and lots of fun to be with. I learned a lot from him in a very short time by asking lots of questions and simply watching what he does. L’Isle de la Bon Aventure is just that, a truly magical place and seeing it with someone who is truly at home there was a plus. A word of warning: if you go make sure you schedule vacation time for after the vacation, Chris packs a lot of activity into a very short time-you’ll be exhausted, but it will be a happy exhausted.
Jacqueline Leader Miami Lake, Florida, USA