with Kerrick James
May
22-27, 2010
Cost: $2,695
Register by: March 22, 2010
 Marvel at the spectacular and diverse photographic opportunities that surround you during our visit to this land described by Theodore Roosevelt as “the most beautiful place on Earth”. Led by Kerrick James, this workshop will give you an extraordinary sample of Mother Natures finest creations.
 As you traverse from the Gates of the Valley, El Capitan and Bridal Veil Falls, to Yosemite Falls, Tuolumne Meadows and beyond, you’ll photograph a world teeming with wildflowers, towering domes, surging waterfalls and mirror images of majestic peaks reflected in icy blue glacier-fed lakes.
 The workshop departs from and returns to Fresno, CA. Departure is at 8:00 a.m. and we will be loading gear at 7:30 a.m. If you are from out of town we recommend you book lodging for the night before the workshop begins to ensure you are on time for departure and also the night the workshop ends as you will probably return in the early evening and we would not want you to miss your flight home if you are delayed for any reason.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Please be aware that shooting locations stated in this itinerary may change. Each day we will determine which locations are best based on lighting conditions, in the hopes of giving you the best opportunities possible.
Day 1
- Drive to Yosemite Lodge with stops at: Wawona-Mariposa Grove, Valley View and Bridalveil Falls. Half Dome sunset from Sentinel Bridge.
- Critique on first night. Short walks only at Mariposa Grove, and to Bridalveil Falls (0.5 RT). Begin to acclimate to 4,000' elevation of Yosemite Valley.
Day 2
- Exploring the meadows of Yosemite Valley with views of El Capitan, Merced River, Mirror Lake (2.0 RT), Leidig Meadow,
- Sunset from Glacier Point at 7214'. Easy walks today on the floor of Yosemite Valley. Continue acclimatization.
Day 3
- Sunrise on Yosemite Falls, after breakfast we hike the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls (3.0 RT) and if willing, continue above to Nevada Falls (2.4 RT from top of Vernal Falls).
- Picnic lunch.
- Moderate hike to Vernal Falls up the Mist Trail, but rated Strenuous on to Nevada Falls 5.4 miles total RT total.
- Download and relax in afternoon.
- Overview in late afternoon from Valley View. Sunset on Half Dome from Sentinel Bridge, or Glacier Point. NOTE: Bring a good waterproof raincoat for the Mist Trail, and expect rainbows in the mists below Vernal Falls!
Day 4
- Sunrise from Glacier Point, drive to Tuolumne Meadows above 8,000' (if open!!)
- Possible hike to Upper Cathedral Lake with reflections of jagged peaks, (7.4 miles RT, rated moderate to strenuous for altitude reasons), returning to Yosemite Lodge after a high country sunset. We're hoping for alpenglow!
Day 5
- Sunrise shoot, critique at Yosemite Lodge 9-12, possible hike in Tuolumne Meadows Elizabeth Lake (4.6 miles RT, rated moderate).
- Sunset at 8 p.m. from Clouds Rest viewpoint. Nearly full moonrise at 7:21 p.m.
Day 6
- Last sunrise shoot in Yosemite Valley, followed by revisiting previous sites to improve our images.
- During afternoon we'll drive back to Fresno for final night's dinner.
The workshop is expected to return to Fresno by approximately 6:00 p.m. Again we recommend out of town visitors book lodging for this night and return home the following day so you do not risk missing your flight in case we are delayed for any reason.
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Strenuous Rating:
Moderate: A lot of hiking
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Includes:
- Photographic instruction
- RT Transportation from Fresno, CA
- Lodging
- Lunches, snacks and farewell dinner
- Entrance fees
& permits
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