Great Smoky Fall Color Photography Workshop ... Fall 2007
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| The rolling blue hills of Great Smoky National Park in fall |
A 5-day exploration of color and light
Great Smoky National Park
The Blue Ridge Parkway- Cades Cove- Clingmans Dome
Cataloochee - And Much More!
The Great Smoky Mountains in Fall Color!
A Limited Availability 5-Day Landscape Photography Field Workshop.
October 20- 24, 2007
Conducted by Steve Kossack
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Where is Great Smoky N.P. | Who is this Trip for | The Schedule | The Cost |
About The Workshop
F-8 And Be There workshops and tours presents a limited availability workshop in the spectacular fall color of North Carolina and Tennessee. Come see the magic for yourself. Here is your chance to photograph one of most varied and beautiful places on the planet ... and in peak color season under a full moon!
From Tuesday, October 20th through Saturday October 24, 2007 we will be photographing and exploring some of the fascinating terrain in what should be peak color season. We will be chasing color and light from the great smokies to the Blue Ridge!
Come be a part of the great smoky fall color workshop 2007
Southwest photographer and host of the DVD series Steve Kossack: Photographing the Great American Landscape will lead this workshop. It's size and design will lend itself the flexibility to travel and photograph the available light and color of this exciting area during our 5-day shoot. The principal discipline will be landscape photography in the field. There will be very little "down time" on our workshop. We will be in the field from before dawn until after sunset each day. With the exception of our print discussion, this is a FIELD workshop!
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| Wolf Pen Gap at dawn. The photo opportunities will be both many and varied |
Where are the great smokies?
Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park. The park usually experiences an autumn leaf season of several weeks as fall colors travel down the mountainsides from high elevation to low. However, the timing of fall color change depends upon so many variables that the exact dates of "peak" season are impossible to predict in advance. We've planned a workshop that will take advantage of all that this area provides photographically. We will surly find color in a lot of locations, however our itinerary will make color a bonus rather than a must!
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| The historical Cades Cove at sunrise |
- Cades Cove
- Cades Cove is a lush valley surrounded by mountains. A wide array of historic buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries is scattered through-out the cove. These include a grist mill, a variety of barns, three churches, and a marvelous collection of log homes and outbuildings. A wonderland of culture, color and photo opportunity.
- Clingmans Dome
- At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the highest point in Tennessee, and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi. A much anticipated sunset location, with color this setting may well be the highlight of our workshop experience.
- Cataloochee
- Cataloochee Valley is nestled among some of the most rugged mountains in the southeastern United States. Surrounded by 6000-foot peaks, this isolated valley was the largest and most prosperous settlement in what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Once known for its farms and orchards, today Cataloochee is one of the most picturesque areas of the park.
- The Blue Ridge Parkway
- one of the most popular units of the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. We'll be on the lookout for all of these things!
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| All roads lead to magic and color in the fall. You won't want to miss this! |
Who Is This Trip For ?
It's for you if:
- You like working in the field from sunrise to sunset.
- You want to learning about landscape location and light.
- You are working with a DSLR or film and want field advise on best practices
- You want to learn about equipment and strategies used in landscape photography.
- You like traveling, making images and new friends with like minded people.
This Workshop
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| The hills a blaze with color |
This workshop is small by design. It will allow for ALL levels of photographic experience. There will be no lectures or product endorsements. Personal instruction will be available at all times. The opportunity to photograph and share with the group will always be present. Print discussions will be a part of our workshop. We will be discussing shooting strategies, digital transfer and storage processes as well as workflow in the digital darkroom for those that are interested. Our workshops are different. Once you arrive at the airport it is a -door to door- experience. Everything is taken care of!
Weather, Equipment, Etc.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Elevations in the park range from 800 feet to 6,643 feet and that the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies at lower elevations do not guarantee equally pleasant weather on the higher peaks. Clear skies and cooler weather signal the onset of the fall color season. Warm days alternate with cool nights. Daytime highs are usually in the 70s and 80s during September, falling to the 50s and 60s in early November.
You can do this workshop in any format. From point and shoot to large format. Film or digital. A tripod is a must. Our accommodations will provide for most battery recharging needs. A participant print discussion will be part of our workshop.
The Schedule
You will need 5 days.
- Sat October 20, 2007
- Arrive Knoxville, Tennessee by mid afternoon. Transportation to all locations, including the return to Knoxville on Wednesday is provided. A sunset shoot if travel times permit.
- Sun October 21- Tues October 23
- We will begin our exploration of The Great Smoky area. Sunrise shoots will begin long before actual sunrise and take place in some of well known as well as lesser known locations. Mid day will be spent photographing the famous and not so famous of the areas natural landmarks as well as many "hand of man" locations. Sunsets will see us taking advantage of a full moon rising at sunset. From blue rolling hills to waterfalls and brilliant color, we will photograph and explore all that time will allow from well before sunrise to long after sunset. Our itinerary will be flexible and we will chase light and color where and when we find it!
- Wed October 24
- One last sunrise shoot and we're off for our return trip to Knoxville and home.
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| Rivers, waterfalls and fall color will be part of the fun and excitement |
Please Remember The Great Smoky area is one of the great fall color destinations in the country however predicting the peak time is always difficult. We have made our best guess! The area holds many treasures at various altitudes. We will have ample substitutes if our schedule is disrupted. There will be lots of shooting and field travel. The days will most likely go from well before sunrise and end well after sunset. Lots of battery power, storage capacity, film, determination, smiles and stories will be needed.
The Cost
The cost of this trip is USD $2,095. This includes all transportation to and from all shooting locations as well as pick up and drop off at Knoxville, TN. You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from Knoxville. Your hotel accommodation is also included as part of the workshop fee. Rooms are shared, two participants to each room. A single, private room is available for an additional $475.
Although we will most likely eat our meals together, sometimes a break is nice. Therefore, you will be responsible for your own meals.
Bring your equipment & food money and we'll take care of the rest.
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| WaterRock Knob at sunrise on the Blue Ridge Parkway |
The full workshop payment of $2,095 will be required when you register. If you need to cancel a full refund (less $200) will be provided, but only if a replacement for you can be found. If we have to cancel the trip for any reason you will receive a full refund. This workshop is limited in size and is likely to fill quickly. Don't wait ... register now.
To register now
For more info please e-mail Steve Kossack at f8andbethere@cableone.net or telephone Steve at 1-928-634-8071.