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Suitable for everyone:
simple activities with no technical difficulties. Also ideal for those with little experience.
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Good level of physical activity:
requires a normal habit of outdoor physical activity.
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For well-trained participants:
longer activities or those with significant elevation gain. Good physical fitness required.

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Wildlife Photography: Red Deer Rut

Listening, observation, and late-summer atmospheres

Price

from
180€
per person
Discounts for Families and Young People

details

Duration:
2 Days
distance:
6-12 km
elevation gain:
200-600 mt
Difficulty:
Moderate
season:
September

At a glance

RED DEER RUT
Listening to and observing one of the most intense moments in the natural cycle.
ETHICAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Distance, respect, and attention to animal behavior.
LATE-SUMMER ATMOSPHERES
Forests, clearings, and seasonal transition.
THE ART OF WAITING
Observing before shooting, telling a story without forcing it.

Price

from
180€
per person
Sconti per famiglie e Discounts for Families and Young People

Details

Duration:
2 Days
Distance:
6-12 km
Elevation gain:
200-600 mt
Difficulty:
Moderate
season:
September

At a glance

RED DEER RUT
Listening to and observing one of the most intense moments in the natural cycle.
ETHICAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Distance, respect, and attention to animal behavior.
LATE-SUMMER ATMOSPHERES
Forests, clearings, and seasonal transition.
THE ART OF WAITING
Observing before shooting, telling a story without forcing it.

Photography experience during the red deer rut
A photography experience dedicated to the red deer rut, among Apennine forests and clearings, observing and portraying one of the season’s most intense moments.
September is a threshold month. Summer slows down, the air changes, and the forest begins to speak again. The roar of red deer echoes through valleys and beech woods, becoming an integral part of the soundscape and the visual environment. This experience is dedicated to mindful observation and ethical wildlife photography. Listening comes before shooting; distance becomes a tool, and waiting time is a fundamental part of the story. The activity unfolds across different moments of the day, focusing on the most favorable phases for listening and observation, always without forcing or altering the animals’ natural behavior.
PROGRAM

FRIDAY — INDEPENDENT ARRIVAL
Participants arrive independently in the afternoon or evening.
Friday does not include guided activities or organized moments and is dedicated solely to travel and overnight stay, allowing everyone to rest and be ready for outings during the most favorable hours on the following days.

SATURDAY — LISTENING, OBSERVATION, AND SUNSET
The day begins in the early morning hours, when the forest is quietest and the deer calls resonate most intensely.
We will move through selected environments based on the season and current conditions, alternating walking, listening, and observation from a distance.
Throughout the day, time will be dedicated to reading animal behavior, understanding space, and building images, favoring a respectful and non-invasive approach.
In the afternoon, activities continue, adapting to environmental conditions and wildlife presence.
The day concludes with a sunset outing, often ideal for evocative atmospheres, soft light, and renewed calls.

SUNDAY — SECOND DAWN AND IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION
Sunday morning is dedicated to a new early-day outing, often crucial for completing the experience.
Observations from previous days will allow us to refine choices, return to interesting situations, and work more consciously on environmental and behavioral photography.
The experience concludes late morning or around midday, depending on environmental conditions.

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INFORMATION

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Photographic guiding and accompaniment
Experience organization
Professional insurance

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Accommodation
Transport and transfers
Meals and personal expenses

HIKING LEVEL
The hikes do not present technical difficulties; however, a reasonable level of physical fitness is required.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The experience takes place over two operational days (Saturday and Sunday).
Friday arrival is independent and does not include organized activities.
Locations, times, and methods may vary depending on season, weather, and environmental conditions, to ensure safety, quality of experience, and respect for wildlife.

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