Death Valley in the fall 2008.... Field Photography Workshop
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| Be a part of our hunt for color and light in the fall 2008 |
A 5-day exploration of color and light
The Race Track - Badwater
Zabriskie Point - Dantes View - Rhyolite Ghost Town
Twenty Mule Team Canyon - And Much More!
Death Valley in the fall!
A Limited Availability 5-Day Landscape Field Photography Workshop.
November 12 - 16, 2008
Conducted by Steve Kossack
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Where is Death Valley | 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 spectacular and colorful Death Valley California. Come experience the magic for yourself as documented on the DVD. Now is your chance to photograph one of most varied and diverse places on the planet!
This is one of the very best times to be in Death Valley! Death Valley is in a -rain shadow- and very little rain actully makes it to the valley floor. In the fall there is the greatest chance of storms and while most pass over head, the opportunity to photograph them is sensational!
From Wednesday, November 12th through Sunday, November 16th, we will be photographing and exploring some of the most exciting terrain in the west. We will be chasing color and light from the lowest place in the lower 48 states (Badwater) to vistas over 6,000 ft above the valley floor... under a full moon!
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 . This workshop's size and design will provide the flexibility to travel and photograph the available terrain and color during our 5 day shoot. The principal discipline will be landscape photography in the field from before sunrise to well after sunset. You will come back with hundreds, if not thousands of frames! Come and be a part of this exciting landscape with us!
Geology on display in Titus Canyon
Be a part of the magic of Death Valley in the fall!
Where is Death Valley?
Sandwiched between the Panamint and Funeral ranges in Eastern Central California, with portions spilling over into Nevada, Death Valley is now the largest National Park in the western hemisphere. With good roads and open spaces, it is an easy drive from Las Vegas, Nevada. Its variety and geology make it a unique experience. Its lack of rain fall and moderate temperatures make it a wondrous location in the spring.
The mystery of the sliding rocks at The Racetrack
- Zabriskie Point
- To my mind the most spectacular and colorful sunrise location found anywhere. The masters of landscape photography have all worked here. This one is not to be missed for any photographer. And you won't!
- Dantes View
- Overlooking the entire valley from an elevation of 5,475 this panorama is simply breath taking.
- Badwater
- The lowest place in the western hemisphere. It's salt flats and possible reflections make it photographic gem.
- The Race Track
- This is where the rocks slide! Rocks the size of boulders mysteriously move on this fascinating dry lake bed. A photographic experience that is prized.
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| Magic light time on the dunes. We'll do both sunrise and sunset! |
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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| From over 6,000 feet above the vally floor. |
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. This is a FIELD workshop. There is not much "down time". We will be in the field for most of the day, everyday! A Print discussion 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.
Death Valley in the fall is most accommodating. The average high temperature in November is 75 degrees, with an average low of 49. Death Valley is in a rain shadow and does not receive much annual rainfall. Weather is not much of a concern here, but this time of year can provide unique opportunities! Our accommodations will provide for most battery recharging needs. You can do this trip with 35 MM, digital or medium format gear. A tripod is a must.
The Schedule
We provide your lodging and all transportation from Las Vegas NV.
You will need 5 days. Two of them are weekend days.
- Wednesday Nov 12, 2008
- Arrive Las Vegas Nevada by mid afternoon. Transportation to all locations, including the return to Las Vegas on Monday is provided. A sunset shoot if travel times permit.
- Thursday, Nov 13th- Saturday, Nov 15th
- We will begin our exploration of Death Valley. 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 Death Valley's natural landmarks as well as many "hand of man" locations. Sunsets will see us taking advantage of a full moon rising at sunset. From the lowest point in the lower 48 states to over 6,000 feet above the valley. From Sand Dunes to moving rocks, we will see, photograph and explore all that time will allow. Many of the great locations we will see and photograph are featured in the DVD Steve Kossack Photographing the Great American Landscape Death Valley.
- Sunday , Nov 16th
- One last sunrise shoot and we're off for our return trip to Las Vegas and home
Please Remember Death Valley is one of the most inhospitable places in the world. We may be subject to road closures. 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 $2,150. This includes all transportation to and from all shooting locations as well as pick up and drop off at Las Vegas, Nevada. You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from Las Vegas. 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 $495.
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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| The right places at the best times! |
The full workshop payment of $2,150 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.
To register now.
For more info please e-mail Steve Kossack or telephone Steve at (928) 634-8071.