Arches & Canyonlands Photo Safari

Photographing the American Southwest: Arches & Canyonlands

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Two of the premier locations for landscape photography are Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, located just outside Moab, Utah. This small-group workshop will get you to the best spots for dramatic sunrises and sunsets in some of the most stunning scenery you'll find. Take in a sunrise at Mesa Arch, and see the iconic Dead Horse Canyon. We'll also explore techniques for HDR, panoramas, and digital artistry with Photoshop. Each student receives on on-one critique time with Dr. Odell.

When: April 29-May 3, 2012

Where: Moab, Utah

Nearest Airport: Grand Junction, Colorado (~2.5 hour drive)

Instructional Fee: $949.99 per person

Tuition includes all field instruction, park fees, image review and critique, and classroom instruction. Meals, transportation and lodging are the responsibility of each participant. I have booked a group reservation at the workshop hotel at a discounted rate. Payment is required for RSVP; see refund policy below.

This workshop involves moderate hiking. You should be able to transport your gear up to two miles over uneven terrain.

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1: Meet in hotel lobby at 3pm for orientation, followed by evening shooting at Skyline Arch and Balanced Rock

Day 2: Sunrise shoot at The Windows & Double Arch, Afternoon shooting at Fiery Furnace

Day 3: Sunrise shoot at Mesa Arch, followed by Deadhorse Point. Afternoon shoot at Delicate Arch

Day 4: Sunrise shoot at Landscape Arch. Afternoon shoot at Park Avenue, Courthouse Towers'

Day 5: Sunrise shoot at Balanced Rock; depart for home

What to Bring

DSLR Camera Sturdy Tripod Camera remote release Standard zoom lens (24-70mm or equivalent) Telephoto zoom lens (70-200mm or equivalent) (Optional) Super-wide zoom lens (16-35mm or equivalent) (Optional) Telephoto lens (300mm or longer) for wildlife or teleconverter Laptop computer with software and card reader for image review/critique