Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks-
One spot opened up,
so e-mail to make sure it is still available.
$980 w/ discounts available
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are among the most
visited in Utah, and with good reason. The variety
here to photograph is astounding — weeping
rocks, river reflections, narrow canyons, and fantastical
formations. We'll take you to various sections
of the park where you will learn to hone your seeing,
compositional, and post-processing skills in the
company of fellow enthusiasts... Canyon de Chelly & Navajoland below follows this by 3 days.
Sep. 15-19, 2010
Canyon
de Chelly & Navajoland
$980 w/ discounts available
Second largest canyon in the US, Canyon de Chelly in Arizona has a history that goes back
to the Anasazi, as evidenced by ancient ruins set
high in the red, sandstone cliffs that frame Chinle
Wash. You will hear a winning story teller relate
the Navajo history and stories that were passed
down to him from his grandparents. We love this
area and can't wait to show you all the wonderful
gems to photograph... Arches, Canyonlands, & Moab
below follows this workshop by 3 days.
Sep. 22-26, 2010
Arches,
Canyonlands & Moab
$980 w/ discounts available
The Southwest is a glorious place to photograph,
and the Moab area is a prime location.
With blazing red sandstone, fantastical
arches, cool canyons, spectacular views, and the
Colorado and Green Rivers, there is no shortage
of photographic material. We'll even have the full
moon this year! In addition to the two national
parks, we'll take you to some pretty special areas
that we love... Canyon de Chelly above precedes
this by 3 days.
Oct.
6-10, 2010
New
England Fall Foliage-
Sold out,
so e-mail us
for the waiting list, or sign
up for 2011
(see below).
$980 w/ discounts available
People come from all over the world to see the gorgeous
foliage of northern New England. The riot of colors
against the deep green conifers, along with quaint
New England villages, farms, and covered bridges
make great subject matter. We'll take in little-known
locations that are favorites of The Barefoot Contessa,
a native of this area. We'll have some of these
places all to ourselves!...
Oct.
27 - 31, 2010
Lighthouses
of the Outer Banks
$980 w/ discounts available
The Outer Banks are a long, thin strip of barrier
islands that protect the North Carolina Coast. Preserved
to a large extent by the Cape Hatteras National
Seashore, it is a visual feast of historic lighthouses
spaced between long stretches of wild beaches and
pristine sand dunes. The Outer Banks are part of
our own back yard that we know so well, and we will
go to great locations where you can make wonderful
photographs...
Dec.
8-12,
2010
Yosemite
National Park — alumni & non-beginners
$850 Application & Deposit due July 8.
A number of alumni have been asking for an alumni-only
tour, and we heard you! Note that newcomers become alumni once they sign up for another 2010 workshop with us. Yosemite, quite simply,
is astounding. Half Dome and El Capitan stand
sentinel over the snow-dusted valley. A lone
coyote trots across, leaving delicate footprints. Above,
the big trees beckon, their rich, reddish hues contrasting
with the pure white of snow...
2011 Workshops — stay
tuned for updates
Feb.
12-19,
2011
People
& Culture of Belize
$1,800 w/ discounts available
Imagine staying in a screened, rosewood cabana with thatched roof and private bath at an
eco-friendly lodge on a lovely river in the rain forest of southern Belize. We'll be amongst the Mayan peope who still live in the traditional way, using wood fires for their heat source, whether cooking, firing pottery, cooking tortillas, or roasting cacao beans from which they make chocolate, all of which you'll enjoy photographing...
Apr. 3-7, 2011
Savannah & Her
Lowcountry
$1,080 w/ discounts available.
Savannah, grand lady of the South, is full of stately
houses and large, shaded squares. Lush gardens,
colorful flower boxes, an historic waterfront, and
magnificent trees add to the photographic allure.
The surrounding Lowcountry with forts, lighthouses,
historic waterfront towns, and wild dunes provide
more subject matter. We love photographing here
and look forward to showing you some of our favorite
places...
Apr.
17-21, 2011
Springtime
on the Outer Banks
$1,080 w/ discounts available
The Outer Banks is right in our own back yard. We'll
show you special gems along this untamed coastline
we love so well. The sunrises and sunsets can be
spectacular, the patterns along the seashore and
in the marshes inspirational, and the sights and
sounds of the wild Atlantic pounding the coast intoxicating.
In addition, there are gardens, dunes, and small
fishing co-ops where we have permission to photograph. You'll love it here!...
May
1-5, 2011
Cascades & Wildflowers
of Virginia
$1,080 w/ discounts available
Springtime in the mountains of western Virginia is
stunning. We'll visit cascades, waterfalls, and beautiful
and sometimes-rare wildflowers. It is a site to behold.
Add to that old mills, villages, farms, and mountain
mists that abound in this historic area where not much has changed since Jefferson first admired its beauty. We have access to
some very special, private locations that we'll share
with you. You
can't go wrong photographically.
May
15-19, 2011
Acadia National Park
$1,080 w/ discounts available
Join us, as we explore the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi and see why it is such a treasure.
Off season, this part of Maine is wild and wooly. With locations in the Park named Schoodic (SKOH-dick) Point, Bass Harbor, The Bubbles, Ship Harbor, and Acadia Dam,along with Birch-lined carriage roads, there is plenty of variety to tempt your eye ...
May
29-Jun. 4, 2011
Spain's Andalucia & the Alhambra
$1,800 w/ discounts available
Join our photography workshop in Andalucia, a magnificent
part of Spain. With its famous pueblos blancos (white villages) cascading down
steep hillsides, cobblestone streets, cork forests, the birthplace of modern
bullfighting, and flamenco dancing, one cannot go wrong photographically. We
will be based in Ronda, an historic city whose old section is perched on the
edge of El Tajo, the spectacular, deep gorge running through the city...
Jun. 10-16, 2011
Provence & Her Charms
$1,800 w/ discounts available
When people think of France, they usually think about Provence, right after Paris, and it is to Provence that we are headed. With its hill-top towns, twisty, cobblestone streets, charming fabrics, masses of flowers, bories (those little, round, dry-stone huts), Roman aqueducts, arched gates, patchwork fields, there is so much to explore. We'll visit towns with such familiar names as LaCoste (yes, of clothing fame), Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, etc....
Jun. 19-25, 2011
Romance of Tuscany
$1,800 w/ discounts available
Tuscany brings to mind visions of rolling hills with dappled light, patchwork fields, rows of Poplar trees, Medeival towns perched on high crags, villages with windy street, muted colors, and of course, wonderful food and wine. Truffles abound! Remember Under the Tuscan Sun? It really is like that! ...
Jun. 26-30, 2011
Sicily, Crossroads of the Med add-on
$980
Sicily, known as "Sicilia" in Italian, is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Inhabited since around 8,000 BC, it is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well as Mt. Etna, the "friendly" volcano that is so much a part of its eastern landscape.
Add to these the dramatic coasts, small cliffside villages, wine country, and colorful fishing fleets, and you will have much to photograph....
Jul. 31-Aug. 4, 2011
Summertime on the Maine
Coast
$1,080 w/ discounts available
Maine is known for its dramatic rocky coast, raging
surf, stark lighthouses, and charming fishing harbors.
We'll photograph in areas where Winslow Homer, Andy
Wyeth, and other artists have painted for centuries.
And we'll head to two of our favorite fish shacks
for the famous Maine lobster and other fresh seafood.
The Barefoot Contessa grew up sailing this area
and looks forward to introducing you to her special
haunts...
Oct.
5-9, 2011
New
England Fall Foliage
$1,080 w/ discounts available.
People come from all over the world to see the gorgeous
foliage of northern New England. The riot of colors
against the deep green conifers, along with quaint
New England villages, farms, and covered bridges
make great subject matter. We'll take in little-known
locations that are favorites of The Barefoot Contessa,
a native of this area. We'll have some of these
places all to ourselves!...
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