2012 will be Richard's 12th year leading eager nature photography students into his all-time favorite National Park in the spendor of the most colorful season: The Great Smoky Mountains in autumn! Come experience one of the best fall color displays in the United States, with waterfalls, mountain rivers, and streams adorned with brilliant fall foliage. Autumn is also the best season for those magical Smokies sunrises and sunsets as well.

Some of the possible locations we will be visiting include Cades Cove, Tremont, Clingmans Dome, Newfound Gap, the Little River, Greenbriar and many other locations that are not as well-known to the general public.

The photographic activities are not physically strenuous and are designed for beginners and advanced photographers alike. The maximum size of the group will be limited to 10 participants, for the sake of maintaining as productive a learning environment as possible.

TOPICS COVERED

Getting the right exposure, histograms, aperture priority, exposure compensation
Creative composition skills
Depth of field and hyperfocal distance
Working with natural light on the landscape
Macro photography with close-ups of fall leaves
Making the colors of autumn color POP
Reflections
Filters for nature photography and how to use them
Photoshop tips and introduction to digital workflow
amd much more!

WHAT TO BRING

Digital SLR Camera
Tripod
A variety of lenses, preferably from wide-angle to telephoto
Polarizing filter
Memory cards
Flashlight or headlamp
Extra camera batteries
Laptop (not required but useful for image editing and storage)
Camera manual
Sturdy walking shoes or boots
Rain gear
A good attitude and willingness to learn!

LODGING

Tally Ho Inn, Townsend, Tennessee. 865-448-2465
http://www.talleyhoinn.com

You are free to stay whereever you wish, but this hotel will be our meeting place each day so it's convenient.

SCHEDULE

The workshop begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 21. The meeting place is the lobby at the Tally Ho Inn in Townsend (see "Lodging" above). We will carpool from location to location throughout the day. Expect to be starting early each morning for sunrise and ending the day late for sunset, making time for meals in between. The workshop ends at noon on Wednesday, October 24.

E-mail Richard or call 864-270-0919 for more information or with questions on this exciting and popular event! Spaces are very limited and this workshop usually sells out several months in advance.