Slide Shows
THRILL YOUR AUDIENCES WITH TRAVELOGUE/SLIDE SHOWS BY PORT ANGELES AUTHOR/PHOTOGRAPHER FRANCIS E. CALDWELL.
SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING SHOWS:
- OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK--The Three Environments.
- LITUYA, THE BAY OF GIANT WAVES.
- SACRED PLACES, UNFAMILIAR FACES (new in 2007)
- OLYMPIC PENINSULA NATURE & WILDLIFE, for kids.
- JUST BIRDS
- BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS
- NEPAL, as it once was.
- NAMIBIAN SAFARI
- VOYAGE AROUND BAJA.
- CEDAR, SALMON & SEA
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR & PRESENTER
- FEES
- CONTACT US
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, the three environments.
Part One, the Alpine areas, (100 slides; : Part Two, The coastal section, 80 slides, Part three, the Rainforest, 80 slides. Two projector, dissolve, all three takes about 1:15 hrs. Door prize, an autographed copy of BEYOND THE TRAILS, about Olympic National Park.
LITUYA, THE BAY OF GIANT WAVES
Francis E. Caldwell is considered the historian of this unique part of Glacier Bay National Park, and his book describing the area, Land of the Ocean Mists, was reprinted in 2003.
Four giant waves, not tsunami, have occurred inside Lituya Bay, and rushed out into the ocean. From 1800 to 1958, the bay has been repeatedly devastated by these mostly unexplainable giant waves, the last reached 1,720 feet in elevation!
Hundreds have died at Lituya Bay since it’s discovery by the ill-fated LaPerous Expedition in 1786. Tlingit Legends, pioneer mountaineering, gold mining, fur trapping, giant brown bears and more keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
An account of the author’s last visit in 2004, and the gigantic bear that came visiting at night.
FACTS: 160 slides. One projector, showing time about one hour, + or -
Autographed copies of Land of the Ocean Mists will be available at 20% discount.
The door prize will be a signed 8X10 color photo of Lituya Bay, value $25.
SACRED PLACES, Unfamiliar Faces. New in 2007.
Journey to some of the world=s most mysterious and sacred places. Award-winning author/photographer Francis E. Caldwell will not only take you there, but tell explain how he got there, provide fascinating facts about each place, and show photos of the indigenous people who live in each area.
Locations include Nepal, Tibet and Thailand, Peru, including Machu Pichu and the Sacred Inca Valley sites of Pisac and Ollyantaytombo Fortress. Also Bolivia, Ecuador, Tikal, Guatamala,Yucatan Peninsula, Chiapas, and Mexico City.
FACTS: One projector. 160 slides. Forty-five minutes. Caldwell's eight books will be available..
Door prize, an 8X10 signed color print of one of Nepal’s sacred shrines.
OLYMPIC PENINSULA NATURE & WILDLIFE.
Beautiful images of animals, wild flowers and nature of the Olympic Peninsula area, including tide pools and rain forest.. Dialogue about each species. Particularly for school children.
FACTS: 80 slides, one projector, showing time about 20 minutes.
Door prize, an 8X10 signed color print of local wildlife.
JUST BIRDS
Audubon Society members delight in this show. Birds from North America, Asia, the West Indies, South Americas, Africa, Mexico and Canada.
FACTS: One projector, 200 slides, narrated, about 40 minutes. Easily shortened. Door prize, an 8X10 color print of a bird.
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS: Animals and plants from four continents.
Facts: One projector, 160 slides, about 45 minutes. Door prize, a signed 8X10 color print of one of the animals.
NEPAL,THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, as it once was.
Nepal is now firmly in the hands of revolutionists, and it’s not advisable to visit. We were fortunate to have been there when it was truly an enchanted place.
Facts: 160 slides, one projector, time about 45 minutes.
Door prize, a signed, 8x10 color print of a stupa.
NAMIBIAN SAFARI: Fabulous Namibia, Africa.
Visit five guest/game ranches that encompass thousands of acres of desert and tens of thousands heads of wildlife; Namib-Naukluft Park; Namib Desert, the oldest desert on earth; the incomparable Sossusvlei Dunes; delightful Etosha Pan National Park and its wildlife, protocol at the water hole; the Okavanga Delta and Manhanga Park; Windhauk, the bustling capital.
FACTS: 140 Slides, 2 projector, dissolve, about 45 minutes.
Door prize, a signed 8x10 color print of Sossusviei Dunes.
VOYAGE AROUND BAJA
Baja protrudes off the western Mexican mainland, a detached appendage 775 miles long, averaging 55 miles in width. Baja California consists of two states, Sur and del Norte. Both states consist of solitary landscapes, towering desert mountain ranges, cactus, numerous bays and wildlife galore.
Also visited in the Gulf of California are, Isla San Jose, Isla San Islota (a wildlife paradise) Espirto Santos, Catalina Island and Cabo San Lucas.
FACTS: 160 slides, one projector, narration, about 45 minutes.
Door prize, a signed 8X10 color print representative of Baja.
CEDAR, SALMON & SEA
The mystical world of Northwest Coast's indigenous people. The historical importance of the Sea, Cedar and Salmon cultures.
Magnificent dugout war canoes, and the people who build and paddle them, including STANDING TALL, a selection of Northwest Coast and Alaskan totems.
A visit to the mystical Queen Charlotte Islands, including the ancient Haida village of Ninstints, Haida Gwaii, Indian dancers in their magnificent tribal regalia. Raising a totem pole at La Push.
FACTS: Two projector, dissolve, 210 spellbinding slides. Accompanied by suitable music. No narration. See rave reviews of this show.
Door prize, a signed 8X10 color print of a war canoe and paddlers.
About the Author & Presenter
Francis E. Caldwell's award-winning articles and photos have been widely published in magazines, books, brochures and to illustrate his own published books. He was awarded the Enos Bradner Award in 2000 by the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association, their highest award for excellence in journalism. Caldwell is the author of many magazine articles and eight books.
Caldwell's slide shows have been sponsored by the Universities of Alaska and Oregon, the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, Audubon, churches, civic groups, libraries, by the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, and for private entertainment. See accompanying reviews.
Fees
How much do I charge? High fuel prices affect everyone. We have increased our fees. Within 60 miles from Port Angeles, the basic fee is $200, including travel.
For a single show beyond 60 miles from Port Angeles it's $300.00 per day, plus $ .30 cents a mile fuel surcharge. Example: Port Angeles to Raymond, round trip 520 miles, would be $300 . speaking fee, plus $156.00 for fuel costs., or a total of $456.00.
If I must fly, its $500 a day plus travel expenses.
Library Specials
Libraries, for whom I have a soft heart ( what author doesn’t) If additional showings can be arranged nearby, example one in Raymond and one in Hoquim, you may qualify for special Double Show rates. Arrange a second showing, for either the previous night or following night, and split the $156.00 fuel surcharge., or reduce your portion of the total fee by $78.00. I reserve the right to sell my books after the slide show at 20% discount.
Contact Us
Call or e-mail. info@francisdonnacaldwell.com, or 360-457-3009. Mailing address is 1335 West 11th. St., Port Angeles, WA 98363
We have restricted periods when shows are not available. Call or e-mail.