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Location |
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Keene Valley, New York |
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Begins |
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September 24 at 6:00 PM |
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Ends |
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September
27 at 12:00 PM |
Suggested
Lodging |
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Trails End Inn, Keene Valley, New York |
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Overview |
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There are no greater landscape views anywhere in the
eastern US than those found in the Adirondack High Peaks
in late September when fall colors are at their best. A
combination of lakes, streams, and tumultuous waterways
lying at the foot of rugged Adirondack mountains offers
an endless array of dramatic landscapes. Autumn colors
first reach their peak in the Heart Lake area near Lake
Placid, where the northern hardwood forests of maple,
birch, and beech gradually mix with higher elevation
boreal forests of spruce and fir. Occasional early snow
and rime ice can dust the summits with a white frosting
while the valleys are tinged with red, yellow, and gold.
The extraordinary diversity of this wild mountain
landscape is simply incomparable. |
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The numerous photo options found within a 10 mile
radius range from wonderful mountaintop panoramas to
spectacular mountain vistas at the edge of crystal clear
ponds and rivers.
While most of the photo
destinations are along nearby lakes and waterways and
are fairly close to where we park, a couple of photo
locations will require hiking up mountain trails. |
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Some of the
best photo locations at this time of year are on smaller
mountains at the edge of the highest peaks. The longest
trail we might hike would be about 2 miles one way with
an elevation gain of about 700 feet. While the overall
hike is moderate in length, steep sections of the rocky
trails can be strenuous, especially when carrying
cameras and a tripod in addition to water, snacks, and
hiking gear. Headlamps are necessary so we can do some
hiking in the dark to photograph the views at dawn or
dusk from a mountaintop. There might also be some great
opportunities for astral and night photography – either
from the mountains - or along the waters edge.
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During the workshop we will cover
most all aspects of mountain landscape and nature
photography, including wide angle, macro, telephoto, and
panoramic photography, and will discuss various creative
techniques and digital workflow - from RAW shooting
techniques and HDR enhancement to cataloging and
processing image files. The low student to instructor
ratio will allow more time for interaction with each
student in the field so Carl can better address
individual questions and concerns. |
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Schedule |
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The daily schedule will
depend on the weather conditions each day, but will
include a morning shoot, classroom time for Q & A and
critique session after breakfast, and then an afternoon
/ evening shoot after lunch. Lunch will be the main meal
of the day since we may be in the field during the
dinner hour. |
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Cost |
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$550 ($250
deposit required) |
Available
Discounts |
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Early registration
discount ends May 24. See details of our discount
programs here. |
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Meals |
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Not included. |
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Lodging |
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Not included. |
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Participants |
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10 max. |
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Who should
attend |
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Anyone who has a love for the mountains and fall foliage
and is interested in expanding their photographic
potential. While I enjoy working with all levels of
photographers, it is helpful if a student has at least a
basic understanding of photo techniques and their
equipment. Please remember to bring along your camera
manual to help address specific questions. |
Registration
Info Packet |
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heilman_sep24.pdf |
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