JAN 2009, INFO AND SOME IMAGES

Greeting to everyone. Yes it’s winter on Oregon. We had a major snowstorm ( very rare for this part of Oregon) in late December, but it’s all in the past now and we a re all looking forward to spring. Believe it or not garden work is starting here already. The snow did leave me with some interesting photo opportunities

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I am big fan of the television show “24” shown on Fox. Here is an article featuring some of the folks who make the show happen including the star, Keifer Sutherland who plays Jack Bauer. They discuss their interest in photography and how it relates to what they do within the show and non-still photography

 

http://www.popphoto.com/webexclusives/5696/behind-the-scenes-with-jack-bauer-exclusive-interview-by-mark-edward-harris-cont-page3.html

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WORKSHOP UPDATES:

 

We still have 1 or 2  openings for the Death Valley Workshop coming up in a few weeks. The weather has been good so far this winter and if things remain the way they have bee there will be lots of great light and snow on some of the mountain peaks in the park, making for some breathtaking backgrounds. The light is always special and the temperatures are comfortable this time of year. 

 

Please contact Ralph Nordstrom to register ASAP.  www.ralphnordstromphotography.com

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MACRO & MORE—Mike Moats and I are pleased to say that we are almost at capacity for our June workshop here in Oregon. We will be spending time in the Columbia River Gorge as well as on the Oregon Coast to shoot the scenic landscapes as well as spending lots of time exploring the world of macro photography in both locations. Subjects will range from fiddle heads to starfish.

Please contact Mike or me for details:  mm_2009_oregon_flyer_011 

 

 

BIG NEWS:—-Due to the success of our 2008 and now 2009 Macro and More workshops, Mike and I are expanding this concept to include a new location this fall. We will be offering the same concept (landscape combined with landscape) photography in a workshop format located in the EASTER SIERRA of California. We will be there at peak fall color. Locations include Bodie (Ghostown) Mono Lake, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and more. For complete details: mm_2009_esierra_flyer_01

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Please also know I do ONE on ONE Photography Workshopshere in Oregon as well as outside the state. Information can be found by reading: general-information-images

 

 

 

A Sign of the Times:

 I am hearing from lots of folks I talk to that Nikon prices will be increasing dramatically as of February 1st.

Hunt Photo www.wbhunt.com   will be honoring current prices on in stock lenses, flashes, and extenders through January 31st.

• 24-70 2.8 G ED
• 70-200 2.8 G VR
• 70-300 F4 5 6 G IF ED
• 14-24 2.8 G
• 10.5 2.8 G
• 12-24 F4 G F ED
• 17-55 2.8 G
• 18-200 3.5 5.6 G
• SB 900 flash
• SB 600 flash
• R1 wireless remote
• R1 C1
• 200-400
• TC 17 E converter
• TC 20 E converter
• PC E macro 85 2.8
• 500VR F 4 G ED VR (limited supply)
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There is an interesting debate going on www.naturescapes.net regarding game farm photography. Articles written by Joe McDonald and Tom Manglesen offer contrasting points regarding this type of shooting. Those of you that are wildlife shooters should read this.

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COMING NEXT UPDATE:

 

I’ll be discussing the advantages of subscribing to Robert Hitchman’s PHOTOGRAPH NEWS LETTER (www.photographamerica.com). In sites on where, when & how to get to some of America’s favorite locations are invaluable. DON’T LEAVE HOME WITH OUT IT!!!!

 

also..

 

 

I’ll be discussing the new Canon G10. What a fun little camera. The G10 is the new version of the successful G9. Yes it’s a point & shoot, but the quality is really something to see . At 15MP it offers good print capabilities. If you can’t carry your full bag of lenses etc, this little camera will render some pretty amazing resluts for the size, price and features ( Yes! you can shoot RAW). You can pick them up for under $ 500.00.

Check this out!  Not bad for a point & shoot…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are a few images from 2008

 

This big horn ram was pretty content to allow us to photograph him during our recent Workshop (Dec) in Wyoming.

 

Why not join me next year?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is STILL CREEK, not far from Mt Hood on the SE Side of Trillium Lake.

 

The sun was just starting to peak from behind the fog. I tihk it added a lot to the image.

 

This is one of my favorite locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a verticle panorama ( 3 images stitched together to form the final image) of Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. This 600′ falls was practically incased with ice this winter. The gorge had about 2 weeks of sub 20 degree temperatures prior to Christmas.

 

It’s so amazing that after these rough winters the gorge is such a fantastic place for springtime wildflowers and water!

Fall in North Eastern Oregon and its all so close!

©Jack Grahaam                    Trout Creek, near Trout River, Klickitat County, Washington

One of the things I always brag to folks from out of town is how truly access able this area is. Within a radius of about 70 miles from Portland Airport (PDX) there are so many completly different sights to see.  From here, you are about a little more than 1 hour from the Oregon Coast, about the same to Mt. St Helens to the north and Mt Hood to the East. Just a little further is the Mt. Adams area in southern Washington. In just about 40 short minutes to the south and west you are either in the wine country of the Willamette Valley  and in about the same time you are in  the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.

What else can a photographer ask for?

Though we all think of fall in terms of the red maples of New England, or the beautiful aspens of the Rocky Mountain states, this area of Oregon has so much to offer.

Fall comes a bit later here in Oregon. Usually  peak color in the east of the Missisippi is sometime in October and  sooner in the high elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Peak color here in Oregon starts in Mid October in the high elevations of the cascades and lasts into mid to mid November in the Willamette Valley.

 

 

 

The “rainy” season usually kicks in sometime around November 1st as does the snow on the mountain peaks. However most areas are comfortable cool and offer the glorious color of autumn here in this part of Oregon.

 

Willamette Valley Wine Country

   Though anytime is a good time to visit this area, fall brings out grand color of the vineyards.

©Jack Graham    A winery in the Dundee Hills

 The rolling hills of Dundee ( right off Hwy 99 about 25 miles south of Portland) and adjacent valleys of the northwestern corner of the Wilammette Valley, offer numerous1st class wineries along with orchards of cherry, apple & plum trees.

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE:

Just east of Portland, is the majestic Columbia River Gorge. Though the forests are of mainly conifers, may other more colorful trees are plentiful. As the rainy season kicks in so does the amount of water coming over the many waterfalls that are easily accessed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

©Jack Graham            near Horsetail Falls, Columbia River Gorge           

The fall color makes this time of year special in the gorge.

 HOOD RIVER VALLEY, between Hood River and Mt. Hood

©Jack Graham                              Hood River Valley

At the eastern end of the gorge is the Town of Hood River. Hotels, motels, B&B’s and resturants are plentiful. As you head  south on HWY 35 toward Mt Hood ( about 12,000′ ele.) the rich valley comes into sight. Here pears, apples, cherry and more kinds of fruit trees are everywhere.

©Jack Graham                                                   Pear Trees, autumn

In the spring the valley is in bloom and is something to see. However in the fall, the color and patterns of the trees and hillsides provide an equally  pleasurable viewing experience. Adding Mt. Hood to the sights make it even more spectacular.

©Jack Graham      Barns are everywhere and offer picturesque views on foggy autumn   mornings

JUST A LITTLE FURTHER——–WEST CASCADES NATIONAL SECNIC BYWAY

About 2 hours SE of Portland is a little town called Detroit on Hwy 22. Heading south towards Hwy 20 towards the McKenzie Bridge is the McKenzie Santiam part of the West Cascades Scenic Byway. Just south of Detroit Hwy 22 goes through a corridor of dense forest mainly Douglass and White Fir. ( Be careful if you go, Detroit has the last gas station for 55 miles!). Detroit Lake State Rec. area has a great view of Mt. Jefferson. Along Hwy 22, fields of lava contain vine maples and oaks that provide contrasting color to the dark lava rock.

© Jack Graham                       Vine Maples in lava, south of Detroit Or.

If you get more adventuresome, continue south over the Santiam Pass and south to the town of Sisters, not far from Bend.

………………………..All of this so close to Portland!

JG 11/08

2009 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Folks,

Below is my 2009 Workshop schedule. Workshop descriptions and information will be available soon at www.jackgrahamphoto.com. You can always email me at jack@jackgrahamphoto.com to request further information, sign up information etc. I have managed to keep my costs relatively consistant in light of the econmomy.

HOWEVER………… I HAVE A PRE 2009 OFFER  of a 10% discount FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP PRIOR TO JAN 1 2009.

IN ADDITION…………. NANPA MAMBERS receive an additional $50.00 Discount (www.nanpa.org). NANPA membership must be confirmed.

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2009   JACK GRAHAM PHOTO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE   /”photo classroom in the field”©

FEB  5-7       DEATH VALLEY NP             LIMIT 12             $795.00

FEB 18-22    NANPA SUMMIT (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

MAR 5-8      JOSHUA TREE NP             LIMIT 12             $695.00
MAR 20-22  NFRCC CONVENTION (Buffalo NY)  www.nfrcc.org

APR 23-26   SOUTHWEST/PAGE AZ/SLOTS             LIMIT 8             $695.00

MAY 14-17   COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE                    LIMIT 8            $695.00
MAY 27-31   COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE            GREAT AMERICAN WEEKEND PHOTO WORKSHOP                                                                                        www.gaphotoworks.com

JUNE 4-7    MACRO & MORE with MIKE MOATS——COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE & OREGONCOAST…………………………………….                LIMIT 14   $ 675.00

JUNE 11-14  SPRINGTIME in the PALOUSE–  South Eastern Washington          LIMIT 8   $695.00

JUNE 25-29  OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — OLYMPIC PENNINNESULA–WA    LIMIT 8  $795.00

JULY 15-20 ORAGON COAST – Cannon Beach to Bandon OR.                           LIMIT 8  $ 795.00

AUGUST 6-9- HARVEST in the PALOUSE, Southeastern Washington                 LIMIT 8  $ 695.00

SEPTEMBER 16-21–OREGON COAST-Cannon Beach to BandonOR                  LIMIT 8   $ 795.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEPT 24-29/ MACRO and MORE with MIKE MOATS   SITE TBD                         LIMIT 14   $ TBD

OCT 7-11 EASTERN SIERRA   MONO LAKE, Bodie, Bristlecone Pines, Alaabama Hills ………………………………………………………………………………………………..  LIMIT8    $ 725.00

OCTOBER ???  FALL in NE OHIO  Bob Kulon Leader  www.bobkulonphoto.com

OCTOBER 28-NOV 1 –FALL COLOR 3 SISTERS WILDERNESS , OREGON —-LIMIT 8      $795.00

NOV 5-8  FALL COLOR–COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, MT HOOD AND MT ADAMS AREAS  …………………………………………………………………………………………….LIMIT 8       $695.00

DEC 3-6  WYOMING BIG HORN SHEEP WILDLIFE SAFARI– CODY WY             LIMIT 5       $795.00

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In addition

I am available for Speaking engegements as well as presentations. Contact me for further information.

ONE on ONE , individual field Workshops are available here in Oregon. We shoot sunrise to sunset. Cost is 300.00 per day. This includes transportation in the field.

ONE on ONE  individual workshops are also available out of the area as well. Cost is $300.00per day + travel expenses. Customer arranges transportation

WORKSHOPS and Speaking engagements are SPONSERED BY:

 www.photographamerica.com

 

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 Jack Graham

jack@jackgrahamphoto.com

ANNOUNCING-Single Day, One on One, PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS!!

Jack Graham Photography Workshops presents the Photo Classroom in the Field ®  Single Day , One on One Photography Workshops © Jack Graham

COST: $300.00 (transportation included)

Area Specific: 

Columbia River Gorge

Central and Northern Oregon Coast ( Haceta Head Lighthouse north to Cannon Beach)

Portland Cityscapes

Willamette Valley Wine Region

Mt. Hood (some of the lakes, streams, valleys and agricultural areas around Mt. Hood)

Mt Adams and vicinity 

Coming in 2009:Mt St. Helens

Silver Falls State Park

These single day, one on one “PHOTO CLASSROOM in the FIELD”™ photography workshops will offer the beginner or advanced photographer a personalized photographic experience that will offer tutorial information regarding all aspects of photography. All aspects of photography will be covered within this one on one experience. The full day workshop experience will be customized to the individual based on skill level and needs.

All instruction and discussions are done in the field, not in a classroom in some of the most scenic locations in the world. The day starts with a sunrise shoot and ends with a sunset opportunity. This IS a full day of emersion into photography.

Advanced photographers can expect as much or as little instruction as desired. I can guarantee that you will get to the best locations here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, at the best times to capture some great images. 

The itinerary will be customized to your needs and desires while accounting for the time of year, lighting and weather conditions Transportation is provided. I drive, you don’t. The time in-between locations also serves to continue the discussion from a prior location and provide hints and tips about what’s ahead, or any specific questions you may have. 

The One on One, single day “PHOTO CLASSROOM in the FIELD”™ PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS charge is $300.00. This includes transportation from your location (or a pre selected meeting point) and back. You can use the registration form on my web site (downloadable) http://jackgrahamphoto.com/tours.php?osCsid=cd8d9ecf4cadc827a7a5eb85832abf4e Or you can contact me at jack@jackgrahamphoto.com or by phone at 503-590-4100 Availability is only limited to prior commitments or prior workshop schedules.