Wildflower Tours in July!

Wildflower “Mini” Tour

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2006
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00 per person
Meet At: Ute Pass Cultural Center Rear Parking Lot, 210 East Midland Ave., Woodland Park, CO

Advance reservations/payment required: To register, please call the Woodland Park - Parks & Recreation Dept. at (719) 687-5225.

Description - Join us for a one-of-a-kind wildflower photo shoot north of Woodland Park. You’ll be able to witness incredible blooms of wildflowers among rolling hills with groves of aspen!Please meet at the Ute Pass Cultural Center parking lot promptly by 7:45 am and we'll caravan to the site together. I'll show you some of the best spots to shoot in the area and will be available to assist you in technique or composition.

Bring your own transportation, water, appropriate clothing, a hat, sunscreen, camera gear and plenty of film. We will be shooting “rain or shine”, so be prepared for a possible shower. A macro lens (or telephoto with extension tube) and tripod that can be positioned low to the ground would be most useful. Digital cameras with a "macro" mode will also work for this tour. I plan to show you some cool flash techniques on this tour, so please bring any flash gear you have. Feel free to call me ahead of time with equipment questions. Be prepared for a great time! Non-photographing spouses or family members are welcome to observe at no charge.
Participants will be limited to 8, so register early. First come – first served! Carpooling will be encouraged prior to departure.


Wildflower Weekend - Instructional Photo Tour (IPT) / Crested Butte, CO

Date: Saturday, July 22-23, 2006Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $250.00 per person
Meet At: Crested Butte, CO, Friday evening, July 21. Further details will be provided to participants.

Advance reservations/payment required: To register, please call the Woodland Park - Parks & Recreation Dept. at (719) 687-5225.

Description - Join us for an unforgettable wildflower photo shoot in the Crested Butte area (north of Gunnison). You’ll be able to witness incredible blooms of wildflowers among rolling hills with groves of aspen!
We’ll meet for dinner Friday, July 21 in Crested Butte. I'll show you some of the best spots to shoot in the area and will be available to assist you in technique or composition.

Bring your own transportation (high-clearance recommended), water, appropriate clothing, a hat, sunscreen, camera gear and plenty of film or digital cards. We will be shooting “rain or shine”, so be prepared for a possible shower. A macro lens (or telephoto with extension tube) and tripod that can be positioned low to the ground would be most useful. Digital cameras with a "macro" mode will also work for this tour. I plan to show you some cool flash techniques on this tour, so please bring any flash gear you have. Feel free to call me ahead of time with equipment questions. Be prepared for a great time! Non-photographing spouses or family members are welcome to observe at no charge.

Participants will be limited to 6, so register early. First come – first served! Hotel / food, not included.