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Fall Photo Workshop

Capturing the Shades of October

I will be teaching a fall photo workshop in October, hosted by the North Cascades Basecamp and Lodge. Up to ten photographers will have the opportunity to explore the Methow Valley with cameras and tripods in hand while I help them discover their own unique vision of fall colors and the Methow River October 5th through 7th. Beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday afternoon, students will spend time in the classroom and in nature and in the comfy sitting room of the Basecamp Lodge, talking about, learning and practicing techniques that will improve and refine their photography skills. The serene backdrop of the forest and river will inspire photographers of all levels to slow down and experience the moment to create their own perfect fall photo.  Students will come to the workshop familiar with the workings of their own camera and other equipment, including a tripod. At the workshop they will learn and refine technical skills so that they can take their nature photography skills up to the ‘next’ level. In addition to techniques such as macro and landscape photography, the class will cover equipment, where and when to make images and the art of ‘seeing’.

$325/person includes workshop, 6 meals, 2 nights lodging and materials.
Locals rate:  $225/person includes workshop and 2 dinners.
Call or email Kim and Steve at the North Cascades Basecamp for more information
509/996-2334; info@northcascadesbasecamp.com

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Methow Evening Light

Ken wanted to get his line in the water after a hard day of working around the house so he persistently persuaded Luna and me to join him for a little while at sunset. The light was gorgeous. Luna enjoyed some water time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cool Mountain Streams

Last weekend my friend came up from the hotter part of the state in hopes of cooling off a bit and doing some fly fishing. The weather was not cool at all with the thermometer hitting 100 degrees both days! However, mountain streams are cool and refreshing and she was able to wet her line in a couple of them over the weekend.

 

Saturday afternoon’s creek

 

A nice deep pool

 

Sam enjoyed the cold clear water

 

Pine drops, Pterospora andromedea

 

According to the USFS, Pinedrops is a member of the Indian-pipe family  (Monotropaceae). Pinedrops is a root parasite, depending on its association  with a mycorrhizal fungus that is also associated with a pine tree. Pinedrops produces  very little chlorophyll and is therefore not green in color and does not  conduct photosynthesis.

 

Sunday morning creek. The dogs didn’t get to go this time.

 

This water was even colder than the previous day’s water.

 

I was fascinated by the patterns of water and rocks

 

 

Cold foot

 

I played with capturing moving water although I had left my tripod at home.

 

There is an insect inside that tiny bundle of sticks and stuff

 

 

 

 

A cutthroat, caught and released.

 

 

Hot Summer Days

Hot Summer Days ended rather abruptly at the beginning of this week. I’m not sure what happened but it sure feels like fall is in the air. Here are a few images from last week!

Homemade peach and almond sorbet

 

Amaryllis are supposed to bloom in the winter. I’ve never been real good at managing them.

 

I welcome this flower anytime of the year.

 

My friend brought me fifty ears of super sweet corn from the Basin!

 

Most of it went in the freezer. Now I wish for more!

 

Clouds and Reflections

Just a couple more images from Lost Lake last week.

Morning Clouds

 

And their Reflections