Every year in March we get together for some photography, fun and fellowship in Joshua Tree National Park. It is an informal gathering of photography enthusiasts of all skill levels. We camp in one of Joshua Tree’s campsites. We rise early for the glorious desert sunrises and stay up late, talking around the campfire. And every Saturday night we eat far more than we should because of all the delicious food at the pot luck.
Joshua Tree National Park is Southern California’s premier national park. It boasts three major desert environments – the high desert environment of the Mojave Desert, the low desert of the Colorado Desert and the transition zone between the two. Its magnificent and magical Joshua Trees that give the park it’s name, the rock outcrops of the Wonderland of Rocks (world class climbing), the grand vistas of the Pinto Basin, the treacherous beauty of Cholla Garden, the spindly ocotillo, the peaceful and cool oases and much more make this a photographer’s paradise.
In 2012 we are scheduled for March 16-18. We will be camping in the Cottonwood Campground at the southern entrance to the park where we have a group campsite reserved. It is open to photographers of all skill levels who love the outdoors and the thrill of landscape photography. And the cost is your contribution to the Saturday night pot luck.
We gather Friday night, set up and enjoy a friendly campfire. Saturday is filled with photography, hiking and an informal class. We are also treated to the work of a guest photographer. Saturday night is the big pot luck dinner when we all have a chance to relax and share stories from our day. We do another sunrise shoot on Sunday morning before packing up and heading home.
If this sounds like fun, check out our website for more information. Here’s the link.
http://ralphnordstromphotography.com/workshops/2012/1203_jt_gathering.html
The group site is tent camping only and we are restricted on space. Regular camping is first come, first served. Meaning: you need to register for the gathering. Registration consists of two forms – Registration and Assumption of Risk. Also, if you want to camp in an RV or all the spaces in the group site are taken you will need to camp in one of the regular campsites. This is generally no problem and you can still participate in all the activities.
People are already signing up for this popular event so get your registration in now to secure your spot. The forms can be downloaded from my website. Here’s the link. You can fax or mail the form to me. Instructions are on the website and the form.
http://ralphnordstromphotography.com/workshops/2012/sign_up_now_jt_gathering.html
So come on out and join us in beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. The Joshua Tree Gathering is an event not to be missed! And if you know someone who might also be interested share this post with them.
