Bosque del Apache and White Sands Photography Workshop
Deadline to register is Monday Feb. 5 2012
New Mexico Photography Workshop
Join me for an extraordinary photography workshop in Bosque Del Apache national wildlife refuge and white Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico in February 2012.
Bosque del Apache is the crown jewel of the National Wildlife Refuge System and the best location for bird photography in the United States. The refuge serves as a winter home for tens of thousands of snow geese and Sandhill cranes.
Bosque he is located 9 miles south of Socorro New Mexico and comprises nearly 60,000 acres along the Rio Grande River and is critical for sandhill cranes and other migratory birds providing food protection and shelter.
One of the highlights of a winter visit to the refuge is a morning flight out or blastoff which is a sight and sound you must experience in person to fully appreciate. Thousands of snow geese take off all at the same time creating a solid mass of waiting before your eyes.
White Sands National Monument is one of the world’s great natural wonders. This is home to the worlds largest gypsum Dune field which comprises over 275 square miles of desert. winter is one of the best times to photograph this fantastic location as there are few people in the landscape appears as if your the first person to ever walk on it. This is an area for some unique and beautiful landscape photography unlike anywhere else in the world.
Workshop Itinerary
Dates:
February 19 - 24, 2012
Sunday
Meet in Socorro New Mexico on Sunday evening o Feb 19, 2012 for an informal get together to meet and to get acquainted with members of the workshop, and plan for Monday morning predawn session and find out just how little sleep you will be getting.
Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday
Early morning and evening photos shoots with personal instruction, with afternoon training sessions for downloading and processing with Adobe Lightroom.
Thursday
We will check out and do an early morning shoot at Bosque del Apache, then travel to Alamogordo, with a visit to Valley of Fire to photograph lava flows, and White Sands for a shoot before sunset.
Friday
We will do an early morning shoot at White Sands, return to Alamogordo for lunch and a final wrap up of the workshop.
Locations:
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge - Socorro, New Mexico
White Sands National Monument - Alamogordo, New Mexico
Cost
The workshop fee per session will $549.00 per participant.
The workshop fee includes all lectures, fieldwork and critiques of your images during our sessions. This is a photography workshop, not just a photo tour, my goal is provide as much personal hands on help as possible. I will check with each participant to see how you are doing and if you need help, if you wish for assistance let me know, if not just let me know, and you will be free to shoot on your own. I will be more than willing to look through your viewfinder or at your LCD to check your images.
Workshop Policies and Information
About the Workshop
Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available. Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience. Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention.
Digital offers a number of benefits for learning photography including:
- Immediate feedback on exposure and composition
- Immediate critique from the instructor an other participants
- Ability to do reviews and projection
- Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data)
- Ability to manage work flow while still on location
Group Size
We keep our group size small, this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants.
This workshop is limited to a maximum or 8 participants.
Changes to the Itinerary
In order to offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it. This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather or other conditions beyond our control. We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise.
What is Included
Your workshop fees include full instruction and location guiding. Upon receipt of your deposit, you will be supplied a trip checklist to assist with your preparations., technical articles, and more.
What is Not Included
Transportation to and from the workshop, lodging, meals, incidental expenses and items of a personal nature.
My philosophy on lodging and meals is that by not including them in the workshop each participant is free to choose their own level of accommodation and choice of meals. I have some participants stay in high end motels, while others prefer camping or RV’s. If these items were included in the workshop fee, it would simply be increased to cover the expenses plus a margin to be sure I did not loose money.
Lodging
Lodging is not provided, you will need to make your own reservations.
Meals
Meals, drinks, and snacks are not provided, and are the responsibility of the participant. Most of the time we will eat as a group to be able to continue discussions and interact with other members of the workshop.
Health and Physical Considerations
All participants should be in generally good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops and you will be responsible for carrying of your own equipment on location shoots. If you are taking any medications be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop.
If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop please contact us before registering.
Equipment Needed
To get the most from the workshop you should have a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera, tripod and an assortment of lenses. That being said, it is the photographer not the camera that makes the photo.
For photographing birds at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge a 300mm or longer lens is recommended.
We will be doing image processing with Adobe Lightroom during afternoon sessions. You should have a laptop computer with Adobe Lighroom installed. If you do not have Lightroom you can download a free 30 day trial before the workshop to use, or use your own software if your prefer.
Transportation During Workshop
We do not provide Transportation on field trips, carpooling will be done among participants for these workshops. If you do not have a car let us know and we will be sure there are enough seats with other members during the workshop.
Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy
You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email, postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question. Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space. A deposit of 20% is required to reserve your space, and full payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend.
If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy: We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop we will give full credit towards another workshop. If we are not able to fill your space we will issue 50% credit towards a future workshop.
Non Photographer (Spouse, significant other, or friend)
We welcome spouses to join you on the workshop experience however “workshop activities” are limited to registered, paid attendees. You may have a non photographer accompany you to all activities but they must pay for the workshop. If they wish to accompany you on the trip but not attend the workshop activities, but stay with you, finding other activities during the day, and meet for meals and social type events that is perfectly acceptable.
Cancellation Policy
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid, in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 14 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely matter due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation.
All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met or the workshop will be canceled.
Liability Waiver
All participants will be required to sigh a liability waiver before beginning a workshop. We will not be liable for injury, accident or theft resulting from participation in our workshop program.
Weather
The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes. Workshops will not be canceled and no refunds will be made due to weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. We will generally update everyone within a few days of the workshop so that they know what type of weather to expect.
Trip Extensions
We may be able to extend your trip in the area, if you would like more time and personal instruction. Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop.
Smoking
We prefer that you do not smoke, however if you must please abide by the following guidelines. Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants.
Commerce Oklahoma Route 66 Gallery
Commerce Oklahoma was originally called North Miami until 1914 when the name was changed. Commerce is the hometown to baseball legend Mickey Mantle and the Route 66 through town has been renamed Mickey Mantle Blvd.
Allen’s Fillin’ Station on the west end of Main Street on Historic Route 66 is a service station built about 1930 with a French cottage style building. the building is unique in that it is built into the wall of the last building on main street. The station was refurbished in 2008 by Carl and Linda Allen.
The Dairy King was originally built as a Marathon Gas Station and is home to “Route 66 Cookies”.
Image Gallery
Photo Gallery Preview
Click on a thumbnail for a larger and complete version, the thumbnails are square and do show the entire image. You will then have the option to purchase or license an image.
Purchase Prints and Products instantly online.
| 8″x10″ print | $19.95 |
| 8″x12″ print | $19.95 |
| 11″x14″ print | $48.95 |
| 16″x20″ print | $89.95 |
| 20″x30″ print | $189.95 |
| 30″x40″ print | $449.00 |
| Ceramic mug (15 oz.) – white 15-oz. white ceramic mug is microwave- and dishwasher-safe. |
$24.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (3.5″x5″, pack of 12) Pack of 12 high-quality matte greeting cards (3.5″x5″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$24.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (3.5″x5″, pack of 24) Pack of 24 high-quality matte greeting cards (3.5″x5″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$49.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (5″x7″, pack of 10) Pack of 10 high-quality matte greeting cards (5″x7″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$39.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (5″x7″, pack of 25) Pack of 25 high-quality matte greeting cards (5″x7″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$89.95 |
| Single folded greeting card (5″x7″) High-quality matte greeting card (5″x7″) comes with envelope. |
$8.95 |
| Mouse pad This standard-sized mouse pad displays the selected image above a high-density foam construction. The easy-to-clean mouse pad comes with a stain-resistant finish. |
$16.50 |
| Photo puzzle 252-piece photo puzzle comes in a sturdy, finished cardboard box that is affixed with a print of the selected image. |
$49.00 |
For commercial or editorial use click “Add to Cart” and choose “download” where you can instantly get a quote, purchase, and download a high resolution image.
Oklahoma Route 66 Galleries
Route 66 Photos by Subject
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Route 66 Murals Murals and advertising signs are popping up all along route 66 on the sides of buildings and other locations many combining art and history. |
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Route 66 Road Signs Route 66 shields and road signs are being put up all along route 66, both authentic highway markings to homemade, you’ll find them here. |
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Roadside Attractions Route 66 has a lot of strange and unique attractions, many designed to lure tourists from the road. |
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Gas Stations With the huge volume of traffic travelling route 66, back when cars needed frequent service, gas stations were all along the route and today many have been restored while others are simply abandoned. |
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Diners and Cafe’sRoute 66 is home to many one of a kind diners, cafe’s, and other eateries, each with it’s own unique identity. These establishments predate the fast food franchise industry, and most are operated by the actual owners. |
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Hotels and MotelsThe hotels and motels of route 66 are all unique and individual, each with their own design and personality. |
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The RoadRoute 66 is a road, Portland Cement, blacktop, asphalt, or other surface, creating a line across the US. These photos are of the road itself. |
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SignsThe signs of Route 66 have a history all their own, from marking the route to luring you into some weird tourist destination. Here you will find all types of signage only found on Route 66. |
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Cars and TrucksThe primary purpose of Route 66 was to provide a path for the cars and trucks of the time to travel across the country. Here you will find photos of some of the earliest motor vehicles to the classics for which the route is famous. From rust to rare, you can find great old cars and trucks all along route.66 |
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BridgesYou can’t have a road without bridges, and route 66 has many historic “one of kind” and “last of a kind” bridges. |
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LandscapesRoute 66 crosses 2200 miles of great american landscape. These photos represent the fantastic views seen as you travel the mother road. |
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AbandonedWith the interstate replacing route 66, there are many casualties, including buildings, vehicles, and other items that have been simple abandoned. |
Chelsea Oklahoma Route 66 Gallery
Chelsea Oklahoma began as a railroad stop in 1881, and has been a farming, ranching and oil community. Will Rogers sister Allie McSpadden lived in Chelsea as well as Gene Autry for a short time when he worked for the Frisco Railraod.
Just east of Chelsea is the historic Pryor Creek Bridge which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 2006. The bridge is a steel-truss structure that was built in 1926, is a 126 feet long and 18 feet wide. The bridge is still open to traffic, but gets very little as it has been bypassed, as has much of route 66.
Chelsea is the site of Oklahoma’s first oil well. In 1882, Edward Byrd, a man from Missouri who was hunting in the area, noticed a film of oil on the surface of Spencer Creek. He later leased the land from the Cherokees. In 1888, he organized the United States Oil and Gas Company and in August of 1889 drilled the first oil well. The well produced about one half barrel per day which was used as “dip oil” to remove ticks from cattle. The site is located 1 mile south and 4 miles west off of state highway 66.
The remains of the Chelsea Motel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was once one of the most prominent business on Walnut Avenue in Chelsea, with it’s large elaborate neon sign. The motel is closed, but the old sign remains as a reminder of it’s glory days on Route 66.
Photo Gallery Preview
Click on a thumbnail for a larger and complete version, the thumbnails are square and do show the entire image. You will then have the option to purchase or license an image.
Purchase Prints and Products instantly online.
| 8″x10″ print | $19.95 |
| 8″x12″ print | $19.95 |
| 11″x14″ print | $48.95 |
| 16″x20″ print | $89.95 |
| 20″x30″ print | $189.95 |
| 30″x40″ print | $449.00 |
| Ceramic mug (15 oz.) – white 15-oz. white ceramic mug is microwave- and dishwasher-safe. |
$24.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (3.5″x5″, pack of 12) Pack of 12 high-quality matte greeting cards (3.5″x5″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$24.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (3.5″x5″, pack of 24) Pack of 24 high-quality matte greeting cards (3.5″x5″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$49.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (5″x7″, pack of 10) Pack of 10 high-quality matte greeting cards (5″x7″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$39.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (5″x7″, pack of 25) Pack of 25 high-quality matte greeting cards (5″x7″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$89.95 |
| Single folded greeting card (5″x7″) High-quality matte greeting card (5″x7″) comes with envelope. |
$8.95 |
| Mouse pad This standard-sized mouse pad displays the selected image above a high-density foam construction. The easy-to-clean mouse pad comes with a stain-resistant finish. |
$16.50 |
| Photo puzzle 252-piece photo puzzle comes in a sturdy, finished cardboard box that is affixed with a print of the selected image. |
$49.00 |
For commercial or editorial use click “Add to Cart” and choose “download” where you can instantly get a quote, purchase, and download a high resolution image.
Oklahoma Route 66 Galleries
Route 66 Photos by Subject
| |
Route 66 Murals Murals and advertising signs are popping up all along route 66 on the sides of buildings and other locations many combining art and history. |
| |
Route 66 Road Signs Route 66 shields and road signs are being put up all along route 66, both authentic highway markings to homemade, you’ll find them here. |
| |
Roadside Attractions Route 66 has a lot of strange and unique attractions, many designed to lure tourists from the road. |
| |
Gas Stations With the huge volume of traffic travelling route 66, back when cars needed frequent service, gas stations were all along the route and today many have been restored while others are simply abandoned. |
| |
Diners and Cafe’sRoute 66 is home to many one of a kind diners, cafe’s, and other eateries, each with it’s own unique identity. These establishments predate the fast food franchise industry, and most are operated by the actual owners. |
| |
Hotels and MotelsThe hotels and motels of route 66 are all unique and individual, each with their own design and personality. |
| |
The RoadRoute 66 is a road, Portland Cement, blacktop, asphalt, or other surface, creating a line across the US. These photos are of the road itself. |
| |
SignsThe signs of Route 66 have a history all their own, from marking the route to luring you into some weird tourist destination. Here you will find all types of signage only found on Route 66. |
| |
Cars and TrucksThe primary purpose of Route 66 was to provide a path for the cars and trucks of the time to travel across the country. Here you will find photos of some of the earliest motor vehicles to the classics for which the route is famous. From rust to rare, you can find great old cars and trucks all along route.66 |
|
BridgesYou can’t have a road without bridges, and route 66 has many historic “one of kind” and “last of a kind” bridges. |
|
LandscapesRoute 66 crosses 2200 miles of great american landscape. These photos represent the fantastic views seen as you travel the mother road. |
|
AbandonedWith the interstate replacing route 66, there are many casualties, including buildings, vehicles, and other items that have been simple abandoned. |
Miami Oklahoma Route 66 Gallery
Miami (pronounced my-AM-uh) was named for the Indian Tribe is home to the Coleman Theater which opened in 1929 and has been completely restored. Just outside of town are the remains of what is known as the “Ribbon Road” a 9 foot wide paved stretch of old Route 66. It is said that Oklahoma could not afford to pave the entire length of the road so they paved only half the width of the road.
Image Gallery
Photo Gallery Preview
Click on a thumbnail for a larger and complete version, the thumbnails are square and do show the entire image. You will then have the option to purchase or license an image.
Purchase Prints and Products instantly online.
| 8″x10″ print | $19.95 |
| 8″x12″ print | $19.95 |
| 11″x14″ print | $48.95 |
| 16″x20″ print | $89.95 |
| 20″x30″ print | $189.95 |
| 30″x40″ print | $449.00 |
| Ceramic mug (15 oz.) – white 15-oz. white ceramic mug is microwave- and dishwasher-safe. |
$24.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (3.5″x5″, pack of 12) Pack of 12 high-quality matte greeting cards (3.5″x5″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$24.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (3.5″x5″, pack of 24) Pack of 24 high-quality matte greeting cards (3.5″x5″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$49.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (5″x7″, pack of 10) Pack of 10 high-quality matte greeting cards (5″x7″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$39.95 |
| Folded greeting cards (5″x7″, pack of 25) Pack of 25 high-quality matte greeting cards (5″x7″) comes boxed with envelopes. |
$89.95 |
| Single folded greeting card (5″x7″) High-quality matte greeting card (5″x7″) comes with envelope. |
$8.95 |
| Mouse pad This standard-sized mouse pad displays the selected image above a high-density foam construction. The easy-to-clean mouse pad comes with a stain-resistant finish. |
$16.50 |
| Photo puzzle 252-piece photo puzzle comes in a sturdy, finished cardboard box that is affixed with a print of the selected image. |
$49.00 |
For commercial or editorial use click “Add to Cart” and choose “download” where you can instantly get a quote, purchase, and download a high resolution image.
Oklahoma Route 66 Galleries
Click here for the Route 66 Gallery Home
Route 66 Photos by Subject
| |
Route 66 Murals Murals and advertising signs are popping up all along route 66 on the sides of buildings and other locations many combining art and history. |
| |
Route 66 Road Signs Route 66 shields and road signs are being put up all along route 66, both authentic highway markings to homemade, you’ll find them here. |
| |
Roadside Attractions Route 66 has a lot of strange and unique attractions, many designed to lure tourists from the road. |
| |
Gas Stations With the huge volume of traffic travelling route 66, back when cars needed frequent service, gas stations were all along the route and today many have been restored while others are simply abandoned. |
| |
Diners and Cafe’sRoute 66 is home to many one of a kind diners, cafe’s, and other eateries, each with it’s own unique identity. These establishments predate the fast food franchise industry, and most are operated by the actual owners. |
| |
Hotels and MotelsThe hotels and motels of route 66 are all unique and individual, each with their own design and personality. |
| |
The RoadRoute 66 is a road, Portland Cement, blacktop, asphalt, or other surface, creating a line across the US. These photos are of the road itself. |
| |
SignsThe signs of Route 66 have a history all their own, from marking the route to luring you into some weird tourist destination. Here you will find all types of signage only found on Route 66. |
| |
Cars and TrucksThe primary purpose of Route 66 was to provide a path for the cars and trucks of the time to travel across the country. Here you will find photos of some of the earliest motor vehicles to the classics for which the route is famous. From rust to rare, you can find great old cars and trucks all along route.66 |
|
BridgesYou can’t have a road without bridges, and route 66 has many historic “one of kind” and “last of a kind” bridges. |
|
LandscapesRoute 66 crosses 2200 miles of great american landscape. These photos represent the fantastic views seen as you travel the mother road. |
|
AbandonedWith the interstate replacing route 66, there are many casualties, including buildings, vehicles, and other items that have been simple abandoned. |
Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship
Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship is held in Harrison Arkansas in September each year and features a Hot Air Balloon Glow and Balloon Race Competitions.
I was able to attend the Balloon Glow on Friday evening and here are some shots from the event.
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