Nature Photography by Colin D. Young
Colorado, Utah, New York, and U.S. National Parks
 

Lakes, Waterfalls & Night Skies of RMNP

Waterfalls, Lakes & Night Skies of Rocky Mountain National Park
July 25-29, 2022
Estes Park, Colorado

Registration Fee: $895 

To pay the deposit: Click Here then click add to cart.


Spend 5 days exploring glacier-fed waterfalls, alpine lakes and night skies from 12,000' in rugged Rocky Mountain National Park.   We will explore the Wild Basin, Glacier Gorge, Dream and Emerald Lakes, Trail Ridge Road, and other lovely locations inside and outside the park, high in the Rocky Mountains. 

Colin will share his various techniques and strategies for taking beautiful photographs of waterfalls and flowing water.  Check out his blog post: How to Photograph Waterfalls Like a Pro.

The workshop is scheduled near the new moon, so we will also spend at least one night high on Trail Ridge Road - which at 12,000' of elevation has some of the best views of the night sky in the Front Range.

NOTE:  This workshop will involve 3-7 miles of rugged hiking per day at 8,000-11,000′ elevations.  Participants MUST be in EXCELLENT PHYSICAL SHAPE.  If you are coming from sea level, plan to come a couple of days early to acclimatize yourself to the high elevations.

Skills Needed:

All skill levels are welcome.  Participants who have a basic understanding of digital workflow and knowledge or exposure to Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom will get the most from this workshop.

COVID Policy

New for 2022, I am requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (a booster is suggested but not required), or present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test no less than 72 hours before the workshop.

Field lessons will include tips and techniques for:
  • Capturing moving water in photographs
  • How to create the silky, long exposure waterfall effect
  • Reading and shooting the light
  • Varying shutter speed for creative effect
  • Utilizing filters to improve artistic results
  • Using your tripod to capture longer exposures and greater depth of field
  • How to photograph the Milky Way
Indoor instructional presentations will include:
  • Tips & techniques for photography waterfalls and moving water
  • Adobe Lightroom workflow for getting the most from your images

Rock Cut Milky Way
What to bring:
  • A digital or film camera capable of manual exposure settings.  Due to the short time frame of the workshop, people with digital cameras, especially digital SLR cameras, will get the most from the workshop.
  •  A sturdy tripod is essential for capturing the long exposures necessary to capture waterfalls and streams.
  • Your favorite filters, but if you do not already own one, please pick up a circular polarizing filter for at least your favorite lens.  There will be a formal on-site demo on how to control reflections and glare on water using a circular polarizer.  A graduated neutral density filter can also be useful for sunrises.
  •  A wide angle lens capable of shooting f/3.5 aperture or faster for capturing the Milky Way
  • Hiking boots: we will be hiking 3-5 miles a day, and a good set of waterproof hiking boots is good for protecting the ankles on rocky trails and slippery rocks, and allow you to get to better shooting positions in or near streams and below the falls.  Hiking sticks can also be useful.
  • Your own method of transportation.  We will carpool to locations as possible. 
Group Size:   The workshop will be limited to 8 photographers

Registration Fees:     
Full workshop(July 25-29): $895   

Reserve your slot (8 max) Click Here then click 'add to cart' to pay your $895 registration fee.

Feel Free to Contact Me with questions.

Dates and Times

Workshop begins Monday, July 25 at 4:00 pm and ends Friday, July 29 at Noon.

Where to Meet

Participants will gather at a vacation rental property in Estes Park which will be our base of operations for the week.

Housing Options: limited housing options available in the Estes Park vacation rental property that will be the home base for our workshop

Program Schedule:

Rather than adhering to a set itinerary, we will stay flexible so that we optimize our time in the field, giving you the best chances to capture great images based on weather and lighting conditions. We plan to photograph throughout the day.

Tuesday

Participants arrive in Estes Park.  Kick-off dinner and opening presentation on various techniques and strategies for taking beautiful photographs of waterfalls and flowing water. (if you are coming from sea level, I recommend arriving a couple of days early to acclimate to the elevation!)

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Early morning field trip followed by lunch (or hike with lunch on longer field trips). Break for processing and/or instructional session.  Afternoon/evening field trip.  At least one night on Trail Ridge Road for night photography.

Saturday

Sunrise.  Group slide show and image critique.

(Schedule may vary considerably depending on weather and other factors)

Meals

Meals are the responsibility of the participant and their cost is not included in the registration fee. We will work with the group to organize meal times and locations.

Lodging

Lodging is the responsibility of the participant and is not included in the registration fee.    A limited number of bedrooms will be available at the 4BR Estes Park vacation rental house that will be our base of operations for the workshop.
House available starting on night before workshop to get acclimated to elevation
- King en-suite bedroom: $195/night+tax sing occ, $225 dbl occ 
- (2) Queen Bedrooms, shared bath: $150/night+tax

 
The workshop will happen rain or shine.  Believe it or not, sometimes rain can be the best conditions for capturing a great waterfall image!

To Reserve your slot (8 max), Click Here.  (then click add to cart to pay your registration fee.)

Workshop Cancellation Policy
  • More than 120 days in advance - full deposit will be returned
  • 60-120 days in advance - deposit can be used for a later workshop
  • 30-60 days in advance - 50% refund.  If we manage to fill all the workshop slots, then the remaining 50% can be applied toward future workshops
  • COVID-19 - if a COVID-19 related travel ban or quarantine directly affect you, or if the workshop is cancelled due to travel restrictions - 100% refund (or apply 50% toward a future workshop with a 10% discount)

 


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