WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY FIELD TRAINING
THROUGH
WILDLIFE SAFARI
IN
KIRTHAR NATIONAL PARK, SINDH, PAKISTAN
(February 14 to 16, 2014)
Pakistan hosts a wide range of ecosystems / habitat types and associated biological diversity due to its unique geographical and climatic conditions. There are snow covered peaks, permanent snowfields, lush green as well as barren mountains, forests, irrigated plains, riverine tracts, sand dunes and deserts and coastal areas.
Pakistan Wildlife Foundation jointly with its partner organizations and educational institutions offers an opportunity for the NATURE LOVERS in Pakistan and abroad to explore the nature and natural wealth of the Kirthar National Park in Sindh, Pakistan and observe and enjoy the outstanding scenery, natural landscape, majestic and awe-inspiring places, natural flora and fauna in their natural states.
ATTRACTIONS
- Observe wildlife in Kirthar National Park including Urial, Sindh Ibex, Chinkara Gazelle, Black Buck, Red fox, Bengal fox, Indian pangolin, Crested porcupine and a number of migratory birds at Hub River and Hub Dam
- Experience wildlife photography along mountains, rivers different lakes and wild-lands in Kirthar National Park
- Meet and learn from eminent wildlife ecologists and biodiversity specialists of the country
- Tracking, hiking and camping in wild-lands in in Kirthar National Park
- Learn basic First Aid techniques and tips while camping in the wild
- Certificates of Wildlife Photography Field Training for the participants
- Folk music and local foods
INSTRUCTORS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
- Mr. Zahoor Salmi
- Mr. Osama Ahmad Farooqi
INSTRUCTORS FOR WILDLIFE ECOLOGY / ETHOLOGY
- Dr. Fehmida Firdaus (Sindh Wildlife Department)
- Dr. Mansoor Ali Shah (Department of Zoology, Sindh University, Jamshoro)
- Mr. Muhazmmad Faheem Khan (Director Karachi Zoo)
- Dr. Waseem Ahmad Khan (Pakistan Wildlife Foundation)
- Mr. Safwan Shahab Ahmad (Pakistan Wildlife Foundation)
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
25 (First come first served)
SECURITY ISSUES
These eco-trips are organized after consultation and permission of district governments that also provide the security staff during the field trainings.
COURSE CONTENTS History of photography
Basics of photography
Introduction to cameras (manual and still)
Introduction to photographic equipments and kits
Introduction of wildlife and behavior of different animal groups
Techniques for wildlife photography
Processing of the raw pictures
International organizations that purchase wildlife photographs
Basic First Aid tips
REGISTRATION FEE For Registered Students = Rs. 5,000/-
For Others = Rs. 7,000/-
The fee covers all the expenses including boarding, lodging, traveling and food
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
- Download and complete the registration form (click to download)
- Deposit registration fee in any branch of Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Ltd. Account details;
Account Title : Pakistan Wildlife Foundation
Account No. : 01-1887296-01
Bank : Standard Chartered Bank
Branch : F-6 (Super Market) branch, Islamabad
Scan the completed registration form and fee deposit slip and email at; info@wildlife.org.pk
The completed form and fee can also be submitted to;
Mr. Shamim Fakhri (Karachi) : Phone: 0301-2265285
Dr. Mansoor Ali Shah (Jamshoro) : Phone: 0333-2725513
Mr. Rasheed Ahmad (Karachi) : Phone: 0300-3379064
Mr. Zahoor Salmi (Bhalwaal) : Phone: 0300-6063236
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 7, 2014
Tentative Program
Wildlife Photography Field Training through Wildlife Safari
(February 14 to 16, 2014)
Day 1: Friday February 14, 2014
- 02:00 pm Departure from Karachi
- 04:00 pm Arrival at Khaar Center in Kirther National Park
- 04:30 pm Tea
- 05:00 pm Briefing about photography, dinner and night stay (Camping, folk music)
Day 2: Saturday February 15, 2014
- 06:30 am Breakfast
- 07:30 am Tracking and search for Sindh Ibex and Urial and photography
- 10:30 am Arrival at Hub Rivers and bird watching
- 01:00 pm Arrival at Khaar Center and lunch
- 02:00 pm Photography of Chinkara and Black buck
- 04:00 pm Arrival Hub Dam and photography of migratory birds
- 06:00 pm Arrival at Khaar Center and nidht stay
Day 3: Sunday February 16, 2014
- 06:30 am Breakfast
- 07:30 am Visit to some villages in the national park
- 09:30 am Tracking along mountains and photography of some reptiles
- 02:00 pm Lunch at some village in Kirther National Park
- 04:00 pm Arrival at Khaar Center, certificates distribution among the participants
- 06:00 pm Departure for Karachi