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Photograph Yosemite: Capturing Waterfalls, Cliffs, and Domes |
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Program Number: |
8713RJ |
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4 nights |
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Oakhurst, California
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| Price starting at: |
$762.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Photography; National Parks
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| Meals: |
12;
4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners |
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Gluten Free; Vegetarian; Low Salt |
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Capture on film the magnificence of Yosemite, loved by photographers since it was made famous by Ansel Adams. The Queen of our national parks will be the classroom for two full days of exploring the park and embracing nature through photography. Your leader, John Boyd, is a professional photographer who specializes in this breathtaking region and will share his favorite places is the valley. Learn how to create the best exposure for the best print and prepare for your adventures in Yosemite Valley with short educational presentations will ready the group for the trips into Yosemite Valley. Your photo workshop comes full-circle with a visit to the Ansel Adams Gallery in the park.
Highlights
• Learn to photograph water to achieve stunning results, from the "cotton candy" effect of a fast-moving stream to the detailed reflections of a gently rippling lake.
• Scan the face of El Capitan for daring rock climbers while on a hike to photograph beautiful oak trees.
• Harness the sun's color-enhancing properties in shots of the "fire" on El Capitan and of the granite monolith Half Dome in the final light of day.
Activity Particulars
Moderate walks of 1-3 miles. Elevations of 7,000 feet. All experience levels, digital cameras, welcome.
Program focus is on traditional photography, though all camera types are welcome. Suitable for photographers all experience levels.
Date Specific Information
5-28-2013
Springtime in Yosemite Valley brings opportunities to photograph blooming wildflowers, a brimming Merced River and waterfalls at peak flow.
10-13-2013
In October, fewer crowds make it easy to land prime spots for photographing coveted Yosemite icons.
Coordinated by Evergreen Conference Center Oakhurst.
Oakhurst
With Yosemite National Park and the expansive Sierra Nevada just out the backdoor, Oakhurst is an active community and gateway to the region’s many natural splendors, including fine hiking trails and native wildlife.
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Accommodations
Conference center on 162 forested acres, hiking trails, buffet dining overlooking pond.
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The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Free Time Opportunities |
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| Oakhurst |
Bass Lake
Bass Lake is one of the most popular vacation spots in Central California. The lake was created back in 1899. It was enlarged 6 years later, and work on the present dam began in 1909. At 3,500 feet in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains, the 4-mile long lake is on the north fork of Willow Creek which is a tributary of the San Joaquin River. Its waters turn powerful, electricity-producing turbine engines for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the world's largest non-government utility. Because of its altitude, it's not unsual for Bass Lake to have snow on the ground for several weeks during the winter--not tons of snow...but enough snow to carry chains in your trunk...and, as locals put it, enough snow to be beautiful but not bothersome.
Bass Lake is popular for all of the right reasons. It's close to California's Central Valley (1 hour from Fresno) via Highway 41 and only 20 minutes from Yosemite. Nature lovers appreciate the lake, and so do fishermen--it's stocked with trout, bass, salmon, catfish, crappie and bluegill. Water skiers appreciate the warm water--75 to 78 degrees in the summer. The lake has excellent marina facilities.
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Fresno Flats Historical Site
Fresno Flats Historic Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Central California. Eastern Madera County is the southern end of the historic Mother Lode gold fields, but the people who settled here came not so much for gold but more to build their lives and raise their families, making their living as farmers, merchants and using the rich natural resources of the mountains.
The museum complex is built around two restored and furnished homes dating to the 1870s. Both have been designated by the State of California as Points of Historical Interest for their unique construction styles once common throughout Northern California, but virtually unknown today. They were saved from demolition, moved to Fresno Flats Historical Park and restored by the volunteers of Sierra Historic Sites Association, as were a pair of early-day one-room schools, two 19th Century jails and several other farm buildings.
For additional information, visit www.fresnoflatsmuseum.org/about.html
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Sierra Mono Museum
Sierra Mono Indian Museum
Roads 225 & 228, North Fork
9:00 - 4:00 Tuesday-Saturday 559-877-2115
Admission: $3/Adults $2/Seniors $1/Students
The North Fork Mono Tribe is the original inhabitant of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The tribe consists of two clans: the golden eagle and the coyote, both of which are represented at the entrance to the museum. The Mono way of life is featured in the museum through examples of fishing, hunting, acorn gathering, cooking, healing, basketmaking, games and ceremonies. Also featured is the Tettleton Wildlife Collection, one of the finest in California.
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a restoration of the old narrow gauge Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Company Railroad. A section of the original railbed has been reconstructed using the same techniques used at the turn of the century. Two vintage Shay steam locomotives have been brought in from the Westside Lumber company and restored to provide authentic motive power for the trains.
Shay number 15 was built in 1913 and weighs 60 tons. Number 10, built in 1928 weighs 83 tons and is the heavest operating narrow guage Shay locomotive today. Railcars once used to provide transportation for logging and track repair crews have been refurbished and are now operated for passenger excursion. Antique Model "A" Ford gas engines power the trolley-like "Jenny" cars over the route.
For additional information, visit www.ymsprr.com/
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Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
Check out the Yosemite-Sierra Visitors' Bureau for the wealth of activities available to visitors to our area, from photo, art and antique galleries to outdoor recreation activities to many sites of historical interest. For additional information, visit www.yosemitethisyear.com
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