with
Kerrick
James
August 7 - 11, 2006
Cost: $1,995
Day One
* The workshop begins at noon at our Kalispell, MT hotel with
lunch, followed by a slide presentation on the area's attractions.
* After the presentation, we'll drive into the park, with
stops at Avalanche Creek, along the Going-To-The-Sun Road
and Hidden Lake Overlook.
* We'll photograph sunset on Lake McDonald and spend the evening
at a nearby lodge.
Day Two
* Most of the day will be spent exploring areas off the Going-To-The-Sun
Road, with visits to the Weeping Wall and a picnic at the
Visitor Center likely.
* The highlight of the day will be a hike along the Highline
Trail for late light.
* Our stay tonight is in Rising Sun.
Day
Three
* Sunrise will find us at Saint Mary’s Lake, with Wild
Goose Island as a main subject.
* We'll head south for a good portion of the day, visiting
Two Medicine Lakes and the nearby waterfalls called Running
Eagle Falls and Twin Falls.
* Bring up to 5 images for the photographer to critique this
evening at Many Glacier Lodge.
Day
Four
* We'll cross Swiftcurrent and Josephine Lakes by boat on
our way to hike to Grinnell Lake, and enjoy a box lunch trailside.
* We should return to the Many Glaciers area by about 1-2
pm, departing once more for the Going-To-The-Sun Road. Stops
at Baring Falls & St Mary Falls are possible.
* Lake McDonald Cabins will be our resting place this evening.
Day
Five
* Sunrise at McDonald Lake gives us a different look at this
attraction.
* Sunrise at McDonald Lake gives us a different look at this attraction.
* The photographer may decide to explore more areas along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, or stay near Lake McDonald for more prime photo opportunities.
* The workshop ends in the early evening back in Kalispell, MT.
* The workshop ends in the early evening back in Kalispell,
MT.
Photos
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Kerrick
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