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| 2009 Eastern Sierra Monsoon Season, California Workshop |
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| Mono Lake under the Harvest Moon (2006) |
| Workshop - Eastern Sierra, CA | ||
| Dates: July 11-16, 2009 Price: $695 per person $200 deposit required to secure your place (Limited to 12 participants) 10% early registration discount if registered by June 15, 2009 10% additional discount if a prior customer The workshop fee does NOT include lodging, meals, transportation or fees. Click on the links below to download the forms. Questions? Email me at Ralph@RalphNordstromPhotography.com
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| Instructor | ||
| Ralph Nordstrom - award winning photographer and long
time teacher. See more
of Ralph's photographs. Ralph brings a passion for landscape photography and a hands-on teaching approach. You will receive one-on-one attention focusing on a variety of aspect related to landscape photography. |
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| General Information | ||
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The Eastern Sierra is perhaps one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the United States. Stretching from Mt. Whitney in the southern to Mono Lake in the north this country offers numerous 14,000 foot peaks, pristine lakes, mountain meadows, the beautiful Owens River Valley, glacier carved valleys, volcanic craters, magnificent Mono Lake, the Ancient Bristlecone Pines and much, much more. We might even stumble across a bit of the colorful historical sites that are found in this area. I grew up hiking in the back country and exploring the wonders of this area. Each season clothes the mountains and valleys in their own special splendor. The reason for choosing July is to experience the monsoon season. Temperatures in the valley will be very warm but we'll escape to the higher elevations. Our workshop will begin in Lone Pine to the south. There we will be in the shadow of Mt. Whitney, at 14,196 feet above sea level, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. Over the next five days we will work our way north until we end up in Lee Vining. Besides some great photography we will offer group instruction on topics related to fine art landscape photography and individual instruction on topics of interest to you. We will also offer a print review for anyone who wishes to participate. You can bring 4 to 6 of your photographs 8X10 or larger. We will provide feedback on photographic and post processing techniques. |
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| Schedule | ||
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Saturday, July 11: Meet in Lone Pine, Ca for dinner and a workshop
overview. Lodging in Lone Pine Sunday, July 12: Alabama Hills and other areas in the Lone Pine Area. Lodging in Lone Pine. Monday, July 13: Mt Williamson, Onion Valley and Bristlecone Pines. Lodging in Bishop Tuesday, July 14: Lake Sabrina, alpine meadows. Lodging in Bishop Wednesday, July 15: Owens River, Minarets, Devil's Post Pile. Lodging in Lee Vining Thursday, July 16: Mono Lake, Bodie This itinerary may change according to weather and photographic opportunities. However the lodging arrangements will not. |
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| A Typical Day | ||
| A typical day will begin with a sunrise shoot. We will arrive about 45 minutes to an hour before sunrise. Mid-day activities consist of lectures, assignments, print reviews and/or travel. There will also be some mid-day shooting when conditions are right. Mid to late afternoon we'll arrive at our sunset location. After shooting sunset we will relax, enjoy dinner, review the day's shooting and prepare for the next day of photography. |
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| Bristlecone Moon
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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 Over the past few years, I attended several seminars, workshops and the like.... Generally there is little to no room for personal interaction and/or personal problem solving.... Not so with Ralph.... you can ask him whatever you want. If he can help you he will. Ralph is a problem solver and an evangelist. He opened my eyes... and while respecting my "dislike" for Photoshop he developed a two-step process for "people like me." Another fantastic thing about his attitude is that he respects everyone's opinion. So, to all future workshop attendees,... if you want to be treated as a human and more importantly as a photographer who has his own opinion and way of working, sign up for a workshop with Ralph. Johan Deramut |
| Lodging |
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July 11&12: Lone Pine July 13&14: Bishop July 15: Lee Vining You are responsible for making your own lodging arrangements. Recommended accommodations will be emailed to you when you register. |
| Travel Information |
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FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: North on US 395. FROM LAKE TAHO OR RENO: South on US 395 FROM YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (SAN FRANCISCO): East on SR 120 to US 395. |
| 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 register):
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| Weather |
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The weather in the Eastern Sierra can be very warm in July.
Average highs are in the 80s and 90s. Average lows are in the 50s
and 60s. The temperatures in the mountains will be in the 70s
during the day. It's difficult to predict precipitation but hopefully we'll have a few thunder showers. Temperatures can be cool in the early morning and warm to hot 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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| Mt Whitney through an Arch (2007) |
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