Nature Revealed Photography, Tours, Workshops and Fine Art by Jeff Jessing
Rugged Oregon Coast in the Spring
"The most photogenic coastline in the World"
May 23-29, 2010
Oregon has one of the most scenic, diverse, and photogenic coastlines in the entire World. On this weeklong photo odyssey you can expect to see and photograph natural wonders that will leave you awe-inspired. Examples of the photo subjects are: dramatic sea stacks (i.e., huge monoliths of rock), beautiful sandy beaches, dramatic rocky headlands that tower over the Pacific ocean up to hundreds of feet high, flowing and sensual sand dunes, coastal forests, waterfalls, majestic old lighthouses, grand bridges and historic working harbors. You will also visit some of Jeff's favorite locations for photographing coastal wildlife such as seal, sea lions, birds, and tide pool creatures such as starfish and anemone.
Since Jeff lives and works on the Oregon Coast, you can expect that he will take you to locations that are "off the beaten path" in pursuit of stunning and unique scenery.
Typically, by the middle of May, you can expect to find the weather on the coast to be nearly perfect. Warm days that glow with the springtime light provide the ideal effect for seascape photography. The focus of this tour is from Bandon Beach on the South coast to Cannon Beach on the North coast, providing a diversity of photography subjects that are second to none. If you like oceans, beaches, coastal wildlife, and water then this is the trip for you.
Many of the locations are roadside or require a short hike to deliver us to extraordinary locations. As is true for all of Jeff's tours, you can not only expect to have photographic opportunities be maximized but you will also get significant time with learning Jeff's post-processing techniques. Come join Jeff for a photo adventure of a lifetime!
Itinerary
- Sunday, May 23: Airport pick-up. At 5:30pm we meet in the lobby of motel for introductions and dinner.
- Monday, May 24: Drive from Portland to Bandon (about 4 hours). Check into motel. Afternoon and sunset photography on Bandon Beach.
- Tuesday, May 25: Sunrise and morning photography near Cape Arago, Shore Aches, and Sunset Bay. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Late afternoon and sunset photography at Bandon Beach.
- Wednesday, May 26: Sunrise and morning photography at Charleston Harbor and Oregon Dunes National Recreation area. Check into motel in Florence. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Late afternoon and sunset photography at Heceta Head.
- Thursday, May 27: Sunrise and morning photography at Seal Rock. Check into motel in Newport. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Late afternoon and sunset photography in the Depoe Bay area.
- Friday, May 28: Sunrise and morning photography at Yaquina Head and Cape Kiwanda. Check into motel in Seaside. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Late afternoon and sunset photography at Cannon Beach.
- Saturday, May 29: Sunrise and morning photography at Ecola Beach State Park. Tour ends at noon. Airport drop-off.
*Tentative - subject to change.
Tour Details
Date: May 23-29, 2010
Fee: $1695 per person
(based on double occupancy)
Origination Point: Portland, Oregon
Nearest Airports:
Portland International Airport
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Limit: 6 people
Tour Highlights
Six Days of Photography in:
- You will get to photograph one of the most beautiful and dramatic coastlines in the world
- Photograph wildlife such as seals, sea lions, birds, and tide pool creatures (e.g., starfish, anemone, etc)
- Jeff will guide you to his lesser known ("secret") locations.
- Learn all of Jeff's technical and artistic techniques
- Learn and practice Jeff's digital workflow
- Experience Jeff's unique teaching style characterized by enthusiasm, intensity, and patience.
Testimonial
"This was a fantastic photo tour. We really appreciated your intimate knowledge of this beautiful area of our country.
We are thrilled with the quality of the images that we made and the technical skills that you gave us. Happy Shooting! "
- Bill and Linda H.
