Color and Reflections

See for yourself why autumn is a Yosemite photographer’s wonderland. Not only does the season's low water mean low crowds, it also means great reflections and easy access to locations inaccessible in the park’s high snow and water months. This workshop's October date coincides with prime-time for Yosemite’s deciduous trees, meaning you'll be able to accent just about every scene with spectacular fall color. And autumn is when the clouds return from their summer hiatus, adding character and drama to the sky, and sometimes dusting Half Dome and El Capitan with snow.

In this workshop we’ll spend lots of time exploring each scene. I’ll take you to all the famous places, and we’ll visit many hidden, rarely photographed spots. With misty mornings, crisp reflections, and carpets of red and gold, Yosemite in autumn is ideal for “three dimensional” images that lead the eye from intimate foreground to the always dramatic granite backdrop. In the evenings we'll gather informally to discuss the day, review images, and prepare for the next day's shooting.

The details

What: Fall Color and Reflections photography workshop. We'll photograph all of Yosemite's classic views, find trees decked with fall color, and take advantage of the Merced River's low flow to capture reflections only possible in fall. (And we'll still get our waterfall fix--both Vernal and Nevada Falls will have water, and most years Bridalveil Fall flows year-round.) And unless we have an early storm, we won't be too late to visit Sentinel Dome and Glacier Point.

When: October 15-18, 2009 and October 29-November 1 (Both workshops full, waiting list only)

Price: $750

Registration deadline: When full

Transportation: Carpool in Yosemite; transportation to and from the park not provided

Accommodations and meals: Not included in the price, but I've arranged for lodging at a discounted rate; meals will generally be together at a location determined by democratic process.

For more information or to register: Contact me