Photo Tour - Full Moon / Fall Colors in the Lake George Region
One Day Fall Nature Photography Tour
$165. up to 60 days before, then $180.
Rated Easy / Moderate
10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday October 23, 2010
From the Lake George Wild Forest to village parks and shoreline vistas, the views around Lake George are spectactular with fall foliage on the trees. In this one day nature photography tour we will travel to several destinations that are all within about a reasonable distance of each other. The photography locations through the day will include different cascades, waterfalls and a variety of locations around the lake.
Since Lake George area has one of the lowest base elevations in the Adirondack Park, it is one of the last locations for the leaves to turn from summer greens to fall colors. In additon to the reds and oranges of the maples, there may also be the golden reds and yellows of the oaks. We could get into a wide variety of photo situations, so all types of lens equipment might be used - from macro / extension tubes to wide angle and telephoto. Please bring along an umbrella and wet weather protection for potential showers.
This nature photography tour is designed for those who are already comfortable with camera basics such as the relationship between aperture, shutter, and ISO settings. During this 8 hour day we will start out with a very brief introduction / discussion and then will have most all day to play with photo techniques in the field at nearby photo locations. If it looks like good sunset conditions we'll try to find a nice location to do sunset / twilight photos as well. Sunset is about 6:05 PM. Sometimes the best conditions are 20 minutes or so after actual sunset so it could be as late as 6:30 PM or later before we finish up for the evening. The full moon will rise at almost exactly the same time the sun is setting.
Photographer, Carl Heilman, has been photographing the Adirondacks since the mid 1970's and has been working with digital image files since 1997. He has been working with panoramic cameras and techniques since the summer of 1996. He has led photo workshops since the early 1990's and has been presenting photography workshops in Brant Lake since 1997 through Wild Visions, Inc. His coffee table books on the Adirondacks, Lake George, New York State, and Maine have been published by Rizzoli, Voyageur Press, and North Country Books. His photography has been used by publications and businesses around the world. His AV programs have aired on regional PBS stations, and he was interviewed for the May 2008 national PBS special, 'The Adirondacks'.
This nature photography tour is rated EASY - all of the photography will be reasonably close to the road.
A maximum of 6 participants, allows plenty of opportunities for individual interaction throughout the day on the different photo shoots.
The workshop fee includes all instruction and any handouts - but does not include lodging or additional meals. Please bring along whatever you would like for food and drink through the day. We can carpool as needed to photo locations.
We look forward to photographing with you and working with you on this nature photography tour.
Please contact us with any questions!
I am expecting to meet for the tour anywhere from Hague to Lake George village.. There will be full info in an Email with all of the tour information.
