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Mt. Rainier
National Park
Wildflowers with Wonderful Mountain Backdrops
Group Leader - Rod Barbee
August 3-7, 2009
8 Participants
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Mount Rainier (14,410') is an active volcano
encased in over 35 square miles of snow and ice. The park contains
outstanding examples of old growth forests and subalpine meadows. Mount
Rainier has inspired people for millennia. It stands above all other mountain
monarchs in its realm, demanding reverence and respect. Its varied
scenery, from glaciers and sub-alpine wildflower meadows to cathedral-like
old-growth forests, ignites emotion and refreshes the soul. Mount
Rainier's snowy crown provides a constant source of water for local stream
ecosystems. A profusion of wildflowers bursts into bloom in the
Mountain’s subalpine meadows as the last snowbanks melt. These flower fields,
known locally as "parks," are scattered around the Mountain from about 5000
feet to 8000 feet above sea level. We will visit some of the best known
meadows, such as those at Paradise and Sunrise. All of this with a magnificent mountain as the backdrop,
innumerable pools of still water for reflections and deer that are apt to
approach the photographer.
Mt. Rainier is the
iconic symbol of Washington State and one of the most picturesque parks in the
country. Mid-August is typically a great time to photograph wildflowers,
mountain landscapes, dramatic reflections, and maybe even a few critters. Based
out of Ashford, WA, we'll make daily excursions to photograph streams,
waterfalls, lakes, flowers, forests and, of course, The Mountain. We'll
have plenty of opportunities to work on landscape photography techniques,
including hyperfocal focusing and using graduated neutral density filters. There
will also be great close up subjects to choose from and we'll be tackling these
using diffusers, reflectors, diopters, macro lenses, and whatever else we can
find in the photo pack. This workshop is geared to all skill levels and
beginners are especially welcome. This is a great location to not only learn how
to use your camera, but to come away with images you'll be proud to hang on your
wall.
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Fees: $945. We will coordinate the sharing of rental cars if requested.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation in this
workshop.
Estimated lodging: $40 double occupancy, $75 single, plus tax
Nearest airports: Seattle/Tacoma
Hiking Rating - Easy to moderate, some short uphill, higher elevation
Minimum number of participants - 3; maximum participants - 8. |
Check out Rod Barbee's other workshop offerings for 2009:
Rolling Hills of Palouse
Olympic National Park
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