17th Annual Eastern Sierra Photography Workshop/ MONO LAKE/ ALABAMA HILLS/ BRISTLECONE PINE/ BODIE & MORE with GUY TAL

 After an extremely successful workshop in 2011, I am extremely happy to announce that my good friend and exceptional photographer, Guy Tal, will be joining me again, as co leader on the 17th annual photography workshop in the Eastern Sierra this year.( www.guytal.com )
 
Guy’s Bio:  http://www.guytal.com/gtp/about/index.jsp                                       Guy’s Website www.guytal.com
 
 Between Guy and me you will receive an enormous amount of personal attention.  On my workshops, I am here for you. A workshop is NOT an excuse for me to take lots of pretty pictures on at your expense. From personal experience, I can let you know Guy has the same dedication to out attendees as I.  Check out some of the referrals here: http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/referrals..
 
Jack Graham Photography is operated under a special use permit with the INYO National Forest.

 
 
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:  NOTE:We will meet late in the afternoon on Wednesday, October 10th to discuss itineries, workshop goals and more.
 
 Please consider coming to the beautiful Eastern Sierra in October 2012, to experience the majesty of the fall color and the astonishing landscape of the area. In February. We will combine lots of in the field, hands on instruction along with review and photographic development sessions that will you’re your photography to the next level, as well as produce some astounding images.   Specific locations have been determined by years of experience. We’ll visit some of the well known, iconic places, as well as many places off the beaten path.
 
 If you are a serious photographer, this is one location you’ll not want to miss.
 
 Please contact me at Jack@jackgrahamphoto.com or by phone 503-625-1430 if you have questions. Referrals and workshop FAQ’s can be found AT WWW.JACKGRAHAMPHOTO.COM. The Eastern Sierra Photo workshop is certainly my favorite. If I had one place to photograph it would be here.
 
This 3 ½ day workshop will not only get you to one of the greatest scenic locations, but serve as an enjoyable instructional period. Not only will we be photographing the vistas, rock formations of the Alabama Hills, Mono Lake and the White Mountains, we’ll explore the ghost town, Bodied just north of Lee Vining and the oldest living species on the planet, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine’s in the White Mountains east of Bishop. In addition, some special remote locations are on the itinerary featuring some of the beautiful mountain streams and aspen groves, sure to be in full grandeur when we arrive. This time of the year it the prime time for fall color. Glowing aspens reflecting in sub-alpine lakes are plentiful. There’s nothing like fall in the Eastern Sierra!
 
The majority of instruction and nature photography tips and techniques will take place right there in the field. There’s no need to take notes. After the workshop you’ll receive a complete 60+ page syllabus containing everything we do in the field and more.
 
We take time in the evenings and periodically during the day to review our images in informal critique sessions. Special presentations concerning nature photography will also be made during these sessions.
 
 My workshops are sponsored by NIK SOFTWARE, Photograph America Newsletter, Think Tank Photo Bags, Lensbaby , Hunt’s Photo and Video and the Really Right Stuff. Discounts and some freebies are included in your workshop “pack” that you’ll receive upon arrival.
 
Evenings will consist of informal sessions to discuss information on photographing in the area, critique sessions of your work shot during the workshop as well as general photography information.
 
As with all our workshops, this is primarily a field workshop. We do not sit in a classroom during the daytime. We are out shooting & learning about photography in the field, not behind a desk. However, it is critical as well as being very informative, to take time to review your work, and discuss important aspects of making quality photographs
 
The Eastern Sierra contains some of the most beautiful, unique areas, literally in the world. Because of its remote location, this area is not visited like many of out National Parks, thus offering great photographic experiences.
 
This workshop will not only get you to one of the greatest scenic locations, but serve as an enjoyable instructional period. Not only will we be photographing the vistas, rock formations of the Alabama Hills, Mono Lake and the White Mountains, we’ll explore the ghost town , Bodie just north of Lee Vining and the oldest living species on the planet,…the Ancient Bristlecone Pine’s in the White Mountains east of Bishop.
 
In addition, this time of the year it the prime time for fall color. Glowing aspens reflecting in sub-alpine lakes are plentiful. There’s nothing like fall in the Eastern Sierra! 
 
MONO LAKE
Just 15 minutes from Lee Vining Lies the third oldest lake in the world with its tufa, forming some of the most the surreal landscapes anywhere. You have all see images made at Mono Lake. Yes, it is everything and more. We will spend 2 mornings there to make sure we get that sunrise to remember. 
 
LUNDY CANYON/LUNDY LAKE
Just north of Lee Vining is Lundy canyon. Lundy Canyon offers some of the greatest fall color available. There is lots of water back in there as well. Lundy creek flows from Lundy Lake. The creek then flows into a beaver pond lines with aspens and tress harvested by the beavers. 
 
BODIE
Once again this year, we will visit the Ghost Town, Bodie is located high in the mountains (about 9000’) north of Mono Lake. Bodie was one a booming mining town that went bust. Today it’s a genuine ghost town that is in very good shape and offers endless photographic possibilities. It is maintained by the State Parks of California. I encourage you to read some of the history of the wild times when Bodie was in its glory (Bodie was once the largest town in California.
www.bodie.com
 
North Lake , White Mountain, …Mountain Light Gallery
We will shoot a sunrise at North Lake, and then explore some pre scouted locations feathering fall color, and some of the local streams that are at peak color this time of year.
We wail have lunch in Bishop, and have a quick visit to the Mountain Light Gallery (featuring images of the late Galen Rowell) before heading up to the Ancient Bristle Cone Pine forest. 
 
Ancient Bristlecone pine forest, Inyo National Forest
After lunch on Saturday, we will venture up to over 10,000 feet and photograph the ancient bristle cone pines, some over 4000 years old. They are THE oldest living species in the world. More information is available at: http://gorp.away.com/
 
ALABAMA HILLS
Weathered rock formations over t 150-200 million years old are the main feature of this area. Potato-shaped large boulders, many of which stand on end making for some of the most interesting photography anywhere.
There are quite a few natural arches which are the main attractions at the Alabama Hills. We will access some of these by short hikes from the Whitney Portal Road or the Movie Flat Road or the Horseshoe Meadows Road.
 
The Alabama Hills are a popular location for television and movie productions Since the early 1920s, 150 movies and about a dozen television shows have been filmed here, including: Tom Mix Films, Hop along Cassidy, The Gene Autry Show, The Lone Ranger, Gunga-Dine, How the West Was Won, A scene from Gladiator was also filmed here as well as other recent scenes.
 
Mt Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states towers over the Alabama Hills
 
 
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
(Specific locations TBD by weather prior to workshop)
Daily itineraries will be sent 1 week before the workshop, after registration.

Wednesday  October 10(evening).   We will meet the evening (about 4 PM) to get to know each other, define our goals for the workshop and go over itineries EVENING: Lee Vining
Thursday      October  11  Sunrise at Mono Lake, Conway Summit, Bodie (Ghost own)    EVENING: Lee Vining
Friday             October 12  Sunrise, Mono Lake, Lundy Canyon, McGee Creek, and June Lake Loop (depending on conditions)……….. Travel to Bishop ------Evening in Bishop
Saturday       October 13  Sunrise,  North Lake, landscape photography in pre determined close by locations…visit Mountain Light (Galen Rowell) Gallery(lunch) , afternoon—Ancient Bristlecone Pine forest…… Evening in Lone Pine
Sunday         October 14 --Sunrise—Alabama Hills. Through approx 1PM
Workshop ends between noon and 1PM Sunday to afford you to return home if necessary Sunday evening
 
Evenings will consist of informal sessions to discuss information on photographing in the area, critique sessions of your work shot during the workshop as well as general photography information.
 
As with all our workshops, this is primarily a field workshop. We do not sit in a classroom during the daytime. We are out shooting & learning about photography in the field, not behind a desk. However, it is critical as well as being very informative, to take time to review your work, and discuss important aspects of making quality photographs.
 
GETTING TO THE EASTERN SIERRA(Lee V Vining)
 
The closest airport, with major carries is Reno. It's about a 2 1/2 drive south, after leaving the airport on US 395 to Lee Vining ( about 136 miles----road pretty curvy in spots be careful). So please allow ample time to get there ( and returning too).
 
Sacramento Airport(SAC) is about 4hours 15 min via US 50 E, about 210 miles..
 
San Francisco is about  5 hours 40 minutes (via CA 120) to Lee Vining.
 
Lee Vining is on the Eastern side of Yosemite National park. Those driving from San Francisco or Sacramento can drive through the Park if you wish, come down Tioga Pass and you are basically in Lee Vining and Mono Lake.
 
Lee Vining to Bishop is 60 miles, about an hr. Bishop to Lone Pine is about 59 miles, also about an hr
 
Lone pine back to Lee Vining is a 2 hour drive. Lone Pine to Reno is about 5 hours. You may want to stay over Sunday night in Lee Vining is your flying to the east coast. Make your reservations for Sunday night at Murphyes
 
 
LODGING.
Lodging is not included in the workshop cost. However,
 
 
I have already blocked off rooms at MURPHY'S=-- Tell them you are on the Jack Graham Photo Workshop group discounted rate
 
YOU WILL HAVE TO BOOK YOUR ROOMS AT THE OTHER PROPERTIES (BISHOP AND LONE PINE)
 
PLEASE TELL MURPHEY'S YOU ARE IN MY GROUP. I HAVE A NUMBER OF ROOMS BLOCKED OFF AT A DISCOUNTED RATE.
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT  10/13 MURPHEY’S MOTEL, LEE VINING CA 800-334-6316 
www.murpheysyosemite.com                     around  70.00 per night
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 THURSDAY NIGHT     10/14 MURPHEY'S  MOTEL, LEE VINING CA  800-334-6316 
www.murpheysyosemite.com                       around 70.00 per night
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FRIDAY NIGHT            10/15  Best Western Bishop Holiday Spa Lodge
1025 N. Main St, Bishop Ca 760-873-3543            APPROX   $110.00.
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SATURDAY NIGHT      10/16  DOW VILLA MOTEL, Lone Pine (800) 824-9317
 310 South Main Street  Lone Pine, CA 93545

(760) 876-5521

     APROX $120.00
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Since the workshop will be ending around noon and 1pm on Sunday afternoon, I have not booked lodging for anyone on Sunday evening 10/14
 
HOW TO REGISTER:
Please contact me at 503-625-1430 or by email at jack@jackgrahamphoto.com for registration forms and my FAQ’s publication.
REMEMBER:

REPEAT CUSTOMERS also receive a 10% discount as well…….
All attendees are available for discounts from Lensbaby, NIK Software, Think Tank Camera Bags, Digital Foci, as well as Photograph America Newsletter.
More information is available by contacting me here: jack@jackgrahamphoto.com, Proportional Photography and a  Quick Reference Guide to Processing  Nature photographs. It is available for purchase via download by accessing  the "SHOP" category above.
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JACK GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY is operated under a special use permit with the Inyo National Forest.