Nature Revealed Photography, Tours, Workshops and Fine Art by Jeff Jessing
Washington's Palouse Countryside
"An amazing tapestry of color, patterns, and texture"
June 13-19, 2010
Springtime in the Palouse is best characterized by the intense green of the wheat covered rolling hills of Eastern Washington. Unique and amazing rolling hills, textures and patterns of this beautiful countryside, old barns and farm equipment make intriguing subjects for your weeklong photo exploration of the Palouse. The numerous buttes that rise above the surrounding farmland provide grand vistas of beautiful countryside (as seen in the above photograph that was taken from Steptoe Butte). The gentle rolling hills dotted with trees and old farms will provide you will endless photographic opportunities, all under the guidance of your experienced tour leader. When the opportunity arises we will photograph the abundant bird and wildlife. During the springtime and early summer you can expect to encounter colorful fields of wildflowers.
The Palouse in June delivers the best in scenery and weather. The days are typically in the mid 70º F with little chance of precipitation. The wheat fields are intensely green and the wildflowers are abundant. Jeff will get you to the best locations at the right times to maximize your photographic potential. You will walk away from this trip with an unforgettable photo adventure.
Most of the locations are roadside or require a very short walk to deliver us to photography rich 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. With the exception of the first night in Spokane, we will stay the entire week lodged in one location so unpacking and packing will be unnecessary. Come join Jeff for a trip of a lifetime photographing the a countryside that is as photographically unique as its natural history.
Itinerary
- Sunday, June 13: Airport pick-up. At 6:00 pm we meet in the lobby of motel for introductions and dinner.
- Monday, June 14: Drive a short distance from Spokane to the northern region of the Palouse for sunrise and morning photography. Check into motel in Colfax, WA – our headquarters for the remainder of the week. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures in the Palouse.
- Tuesday, June 15: Sunrise and morning pictures in the St. John region. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures in the Steptoe region.
- Wednesday, June 16: Sunrise and morning pictures in the St. John region. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures in the southern Palouse region.
- Thursday, June 17: Sunrise and morning pictures in the Colfax region. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures in the Palouse Falls region.
- Friday, June 18: Sunrise and morning pictures in the Palouse. Digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures on Steptoe Butte. Participant slideshow program.
- Saturday, June 19: Sunrise and morning pictures in the Palouse. Drive back to Spokane. Tour ends at 11:00 am. Airport drop-off.
*Tentative - subject to change
Tour Details
Date: June 13-19, 2010
Fee: $1795 per person
(based on double occupancy)
Origination Point: Spokane, Washington USA
Nearest Airport:
Spokane International Airport
Spokane, Washington
Rating: Easy
Limit: 6 people
Tour Highlights
Six Days of Photography in:
- Textures, patterns, intense colors, rolling hills, and old country farms are all highlights on this trip.
- In addition to visiting a large extent of the Palouse, we will visit the spectacular Palouse Falls State Park.
- 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
- Minimal unpacking and packing as we are based in one location for the week..
Testimonial
"You have given me a wonderful new way to view the world around me. Until now, I would never have stopped at many of the places that we did. The grand vistas and subtle details in the Palouse will forever be with me. Thanks for the great tour and I will see you again." -Fran W.
