Death Valley National Park, CA
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| Zabriskie Point 2 (2006) Death Valley National Park, CA |
| Workshop - Death Valley National Park, CA | ||
| Dates: February 14-17, 2009 Price: $795 per person $200 deposit required to secure your place (Limited to 12 participants) 10% early registration discount if registered by Jan 31, 2009 10% additional discount if a prior customer The workshop fee does NOT include lodging, meals, transportation or park fees. Click on the links below to download the forms
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| Instructors | ||
| Jack Graham - widely published landscape
photographer and member of the Great American Photography Workshop
faculty. See more of
Jack's photographs. Ralph Nordstrom - award winning photographer and long time teacher. See more of Ralph's photographs. Both instructors bring a passion for landscape photography and a hands-on approach. You will receive one-on-one attention focusing on any aspect of landscape photography upon which you wish to focus. |
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| General Information | ||
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Death Valley likes to boast that it is the hottest, driest and lowest place in North America. But amidst all the harshness Death Valley has its gentle side that attracts photographers from all over the world. From Bad Water, at 282 feet below sea level the lowest spot on the Western Hemisphere, to Dante's View, nearly a mile above, to Telescope Peak, nearly two miles above, Death Valley offers a diverse and rich environment. We have photographed Death Valley many times and know the best locations and when to be there to get the incredible light only found in the desert. We will be on the go from sunrise to sunset each day. Death Valley is an enormous place which entails a great deal of
driving. We will encourage car pooling. High clearance vehicles We will offer a print review for anyone who wishes to participate. You can bring 4 to 6 of your photographs 8X10 or larger. Jack and Ralph will provide feedback on photographic and post processing techniques. |
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| Schedule | ||
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Saturday, Feb 14 - Meet at Zabriskie Point parking lot two hours before sunset. Sunday, Feb 15 - Sunrise to sunset at locations to be announced Monday, Feb 16 - Sunrise to sunset at locations to be announced Tuesday, Feb 17 - Sunrise to noon at location to be announced Some of the locations we will likely visit include Zabriskie Point, Bad Water, Racetrack, Mesquite Flats Dunes, Dante's View, Artist's Drive, etc. The locations we actually visit will be determined by weather conditions and where we can expect to find the best light. |
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| A Typical Day | ||
| A typical day will begin with a sunrise shoot. We will arrive about 45 minutes before sunrise. Mid-day activities consist of lectures, assignments, print reviews and/or travel. Mid to late afternoon we'll arrive at our sunset location. After shooting sunset we will relax, enjoy dinner and prepare for the next day of shooting. |
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| Mesquite Flats Dunes Twilight
(2008) Death Valley National Park, CA |
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Testimonial What attendees say they like about this workshop: The friendly and patient attitude of the instructor, variety of good places to photograph, handouts and technical discussion. Kit Rosenlund ... Personal attention, good discussion on "Photographer as Artist," discussions while driving, comments on picture review,.... Vik Kesse |
| Lodging |
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Our base of operations will be Beatty, NV. Several motels are available in town. You are responsible for making your own lodging arrangements. |
| Travel Information |
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BY AIR: Arrive - McCarran Intl Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada. Death Valley is about a three hour drive north of Las Vegas. Leave Las Vegas on US-95 north to Beatty. Consult the rental car agency for maps. We recommend you rent a high clearance vehicle. BY CAR: From Southern California take I-15 north to Baker, CA-127 / NV-373 north to US-95. Turn left on US-95 to Beatty. |
| What to Bring |
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Here is a brief list of what to bring (a more comprehensive list will be provided when you sigh up):
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| Weather |
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Winter is the most popular time in Death Valley (for pretty obvious reasons).
The weather statistics for February are: Temperatures can be chilly in the early morning and comfortable to warm in the afternoon so pack accordingly. Hats, sunglasses and sun screen are always appropriate. Sturdy walking or hiking shoes will be appreciated as we will do a lot of walking. |
| To Sign Up |
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Attendees will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. To sign up complete the Registration and Assumption of Risk forms and fax them to Ralph Nordstrom at (949) 589-8457 or mail them to Ralph Nordstrom Photography, 25422 Trabuco Road, Ste 105/250, Lake Forest, CA 92630. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required with your registration. You can pay be credit card or check. Click on the links below to download the forms. |
| Cancellation Policy |
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If you must cancel, please notify us at least 7 days before the event. The $200 deposit is non-refundable. However, the remainder of the workshop fee is refundable or can be applied to future workshops. |
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| Racetrack Death Valley National Park, CA |
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