DON GALE “ON THE ROAD” 2008 and 2009
Unique, on-site workshops conducted in some of the most inspiring outdoor locations. Learn how to combine your love of the outdoors with the basic photographic techniques used by professional photographer Don Gale to record the wonders of nature from behind a lens. See below for more information regarding the workshops. Scroll down thru all the trips....we have all of 2008 and 2009 listed in order.....
To see some photos of the locations listed below, check out the GALLERY section of our site. We typically return to the same place, year after year. There's a good chance we've got the images from the latest trip posted there.
2008 Workshops
2009 events at bottom....scroll down
Basics of Photography – $175
January 5, 2008
VERY basic, in the studio / Workshop
Join us for a FULL day in the studio as we discuss and demonstrate all the technical aspects of shooting and printing within the ever changing world of digital.
Lone Pine, Eastern Sierra Foothills and Death Valley – $525
January 12 - 15, 2008
Workshop
We combined two of our favorite places to shoot and put them into one, longer workshop to come up with this trip!
To see more images from this trip, click HERE
Death Valley, Lone Pine and Eastern Sierra Foothills – $525
January 17 - 20, 2008
Workshop
We combined two of our favorite places to shoot and put them into one, longer workshop to come up with this trip!
Yosemite in the Winter – $525February 2 - 5 or February 7 - 10, 2008
Workshop
The crowds are gone and the snow-covered valley is incredible! Everywhere you turn is a classic scene, waiting to be photographed.
February 18 - 26, 2008 Costa Rica Workshop
This newly added adventure will prove to be a visual gold mine. Everything from classic tropical beaches, brightly colored native birds, unique reptiles and amphibians everywhere....the possibilities for a truly varied photographic experience are tremendous.
Feb. 18-22 - (1st half)
We've arranged for our group to use the coastal fishing village of Quepos as a base camp for the first half of this trip. We'll be situated in very comfortable, modern rooms at a resort called Villas Mymosa. The restaurant on premises is reputed to be one of the best. And, our host for this excursion, Truman Rockwood, is a resident of this town. He'll be handling the arrangements with local guides, and our day trips to his favorite places.
Scheduled activities will include daily, early morning photo excursions to some local destinations. Boat trips up rivers into the rain forest....visits to Mangrove swamps, Manuel Antonio Park, butterfly inhabited gardens, and nite-time walks looking for nocturnal wildlife.
Feb. 22-26 - (2nd half)
The second half of this workshop will take us to a less developed and more remote section of Costa Rica. We'll head to the small village of Montezuma on the Nicoye peninsula. Reached by a fairly short ferry ride from the Puntarenas area. This coastal town will provide a starting point for lots of short day trips to some unbelievable shooting opportunities.
We'll have all the comforts of home, in a somewhat more primitive environment. Plenty of electricity, good drinking water, and wonderful food, prepared in the local style.
In addition to the great photography available....we'll be doing lots of classroom slide shows and educational sessions on some of the important software techniques required to complete the digital process. If you have a laptop, bring it along. It'll allow you to learn faster, and have more fun. Uploading and reviewing the images, on a daily basis, allows you to see both the successful images, along with those that didn't work out.
The cost of this workshop is $1600.00. If your schedule doesn't permit attending the entire trip, you may elect to join us for either "half" of the workshop at a cost of $850.00. Please note, the cost of the workshop does not include transportation, lodging, meals or additional admission charges for local venues.
FRED HALL SPORT SHOW
Long Beach Convention Center
March 5 - 9, 2008
Photo Exhibit
REI Outdoor School
Northridge, CA
March 11, 2008 6 pm to 8:30 pm
In-Store Class Basic Composition Technique
FRED HALL SPORT SHOW
Del Mar Convention Center
March 26 - 30, 2008
Photo Exhibit
Stop in and visit us at this HUGE outdoor show. We'll have a booth, with an extensive print display, and will be conducting Photography Seminars every day.
REI Outdoor School
Huntington Beach, CA
April 12, 2008 All Day
Digital Camera Field Trip Outing
San Diego Sierra Club
April 17, 2008
Call us at the studio for more information on this evening presentation in San Diego. You're welcome to stop in, even if you're not a member of this great organization. Who knows, you may want to make this your own camera club. They meet monthly, and have a reputation for great programs.
Big Sur & Northern California Coastline Workshop – $550April 19 - 22, 2008
Hidden far from any major city, this is truly a gem of the California coast. Some of the most rugged coastal cliffs, waterfalls, and probably a spectacular display of wildflowers this time of year. Join us for a very special shooting opportunity.....lots of tropical, fern-filled canyons, and a few beaches, which at sunset are truly amazing. We've reserved a number of small, rustic cabins, right on the river. Here's a few of the shots from last year's trip
Cambria, California’s Central Coast– $550April 24 - 27, 2008
Workshop
This trip offers one of the best opportunities for variety in shooting, anywhere. Green, rolling coastal hills, accented with Poppies and Lupine. Also, cliffs, lighthouses, and even a rookery of Northern Elephant Seals, all within a short drive. Combine this with some of the most photogenic, winding country roads anywhere, and it's always a goldmine for great images. Here's some of the images from the last trip to the Central Coast
REI Outdoor School
Huntington Beach, CA
May 6, 2008 6pm to 8:30
In-Store Class Basic Composition Technique
Tamron Workshop
Precision Camera & Video
Austin, TX
May 9 - 10, 2008
Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association
May 13, 2008 / 7-9 PM
Come out to join us for the evening's presentation at their new meeting location, Santa Clarita Camera 21515 Soledad Canyon Suite 116 Santa Clarita, CA 91350. There's no charge for first time guests. A great way to see why we're always happy to return to the members of this talented group.
Northern California Redwoods Workshop – $500
May 17 - 19, 2008
Northern California Coastal Redwoods in springtime with the classic fog and the Rhododendrons blooming! We'll be staying in Arcata, right on the coast. The combination of the rugged coast, with the impressive dominance of the huge Redwoods, all right on the coast is a real visual treat. Lots of small streams, wildflowers and green hills....accented by the ever present coastal fog, makes for some easy shooting. We've reserved some simple, rustic cabins at a local KOA campground. Or, feel free to make your own reservations at a local motel.
Strawberry Music Festival May 22 - 26, 2008
Daily Photo Seminars & Live music
For information on this Woodstock-style family oriented festival check out their website at http://www.strawberrymusic.com/
These photos will give you an idea of what to expect at this modern-day hippie festival
Tamron Workshop
Bennett’s Camera
Metairie, LA
June 6 - 7, 2008
Seminar
REI Outdoor School
Manhattan Beach, CA
June 17, 2008 6pm to 8:30
In-Store Class Digital Camera Basics
REI Outdoor School
Manhattan Beach, CA
June 21, 2008 All day
Digital Camera Field Trip Outing
Tamron Workshop
New York Camera & Video
Southhampton, PA
July 11 - 12, 2008
Seminar
Eastern Sierra / Mammoth Lakes and Bishop Canyon, CA - $575July 19 - 22, 2008 Workshop
The extreme diversity of the Sierra Nevada range is like a magnetic force with me. Returning here at least a couple times annually, and always discovering new locations, and different light. We'll be based at an altitude above 8000 feet, so the temperatures will be mild. And, if the heavy snowpack and recent rains do their thing, we'll be in for a bonanza with the alpine wildflowers, again. To see some of the images from last year, click here
Regarding the Eastern Sierra conditions for this summer: I just spoke with Smitty from Parcher's Resort in Bishop Canyon. According to his best guess, there should be an impressive wildflower display at the time of our workshop. Water levels in the lakes will be high....and if you like to fish, there's great stream and lake angling opportunities right near our cabins. Our group will be using Parcher's as our base camp for this trip.
Tamron Workshop
Robi's
Tacoma, WA
July 25 - 26, 2008
Seminar
Mt Rainier National Park WA $450
July 28 - 30, 2008 Workshop
With all the lakes, streams and year-round snow-capped peaks, this area is loaded with potential. And, we'll be there for the amazing wildflower bloom. And, if that's not enough to clinch the deal....the huge variety of local wildlife should do it. We've reserved some cabins at the Gateway Inn, right near the park's entrance. This will put us within a very short drive to some great shooting opportunities.
REI Outdoor School
Huntington Beach, CA
August 10, 2008 All day
Field Trip Outing - Introduction to Composition & Technique
Aspen Music Festival
August 29 - September 1, 2008
Daily Free Seminars
If you're looking for an excuse to get away for some R&R, this is the place. The mountain village of Aspen is famous for it's summer music festivals, and this is one of their best.
We'll be based in the Tamron booth, right on the music meadow, and will be doing some photo seminars daily. Check out some of the long awaited, new lenses they offer....in fact, you'll be able to borrow one or two during the seminars. Call us for more information. Last year's headliners included The Allman Brothers, John Legend, Joss Stone, Government Mule and Susan Tedeschi. And a crowd pleasing, rare appearance by Ken Hubbard and the Normat All Stars. Here's some images from last year
The photo above shows the Maroon Bells at sunrise. Just a short drive from Aspen, and the location of our daily seminars.
Tamron/Samy’s Alaska Cruise
September 3 - 10, 2008
Eagles, whales, and all the classic Alaskan scenery. And, all the time based on the finest cruise ship on the water. This cruise line truly sets the benchmark for excellence in EVERY category. We'll have a good mix of shore excursions, and classroom sessions onboard the ship. Daily slide shows, and a variety of topics will be covered....file preparation for printing...Photoshop techniques....composition, flash-fill, portrait lighting and posing......a little bit of everything. If you've never experienced the luxury of a first-class cruise, this is a perfect place to start. We did an Alaskan cruise a few years ago, and there's no better way to get an overview of this magnificent wilderness area than by traveling on a cruise ship.
Tamron Workshop Sept 26-27, 2008 / National Camera / Minneapolis, MN
Northern Minnesota (Ely, MN) Lakes Region Workshop - $850
September 21 - 25, 2008
We'll be located on one of the most photogenic lakes in Northern Minnesota. Right near the Canadian border, in the Boundary Water Canoe Area, this is a very unique location. We'll be staying in cabins literally on the lakeshore. Each cabin has the use of a new pontoon boat, and we'll make daily sunrise float sessions on the water. Some of what we'll be seeing as the sun rises thru the fog are pretty spectacular! Migratory birds are on the move. Lots of loons, beaver, and deer....right near the cabins.
And, if things run on schedule, there should be an amazing Fall Color display.
Fly into either Minneapolis or Duluth, and make the scenic drive to the small town of Ely, Mn.
Our base camp will be at the Lady Bug Lodge, on beautiful Lake Shagawa.
Check out our Photo Gallery section for photographs from last year's trip. And, the year before
New England Fall - $1100
Vermont and New Hampshire
October 12 - 16, 2008
Workshop
If you've never been to this part of the country for the Fall Color, you're in for a real treat! We've picked this time specifically based on the best odds of being in the thick of the colors changing. We'll share a cabin on a lake in the Manchester, NH area. And, be driving to different locations every day to get a huge variety of photos. Lots of rivers, lakes, old barns, waterfalls.....and, of course, all the classic, timeless Americana: small villages, harvest displays and some of the nicest people anywhere. We're returning here, again for a third trip....this is one of our favorite locations. Here's some of the shots we got last time. And here's a few from the time before that
Anaheim Camera Enthusiasts (ACES)
Oct. 30, 2008 7:30 PM / Presentation
The officers and members welcome one & all to join them for Don's presentation - "Nature, Wildlife & Landscape Techniques" to be held at the Garden Grove Masonic Building 11270 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 To reserve a seat, just e-mail them at - aces_workshops@att.net Click on their name (above) to visit their website if you'd like to learn more.
Yosemite in the Fall Workshop – $525
November 1 - 4, 2008
The summer crowds have gone home, and as the valley floor begins to quiet down for year's end, the emergence of the subtle color change of Fall makes this place even more unreal. Join us for a few days of wide-open, nature shooting at it's finest. We've been coming back here year after year, and come back with totally different images each time. It's easy to see how Ansel Adams could spend so many years shooting here, in this magical valley. We've got some rooms reserved for our group....or, if you're a camper, it doesn't get any better than this !
Joining our group will be Ken Hubbard & Patty Gregitis, two of Tamron's finest. And, they'll be bringing along a case of Tamron's newest lenses, that everyone will have a chance to try out.
And, as if the Tamron crew isn't enough.....David Fisher from the Metz / Bogen corporation will also be on hand, and can provide some first rate info on all the cool things possible with the Metz brand of flash units.
Photo West Expo / Del Mar Fairgrounds....San Diego, Ca November 8 and 9
Free Admission Numerous seminars all day This is the biggest show of it's kind on the west coast. Don will be doing a couple seminars both days. Stop in and say HI at the Tamron booth.
Click here for complete info
Death Valley, Lone Pine and Eastern Sierra Foothills – $525
December 6 - 9, 2008
Workshop
We've extended this popular trip to allow for the additional day in the Sierra foothills. Sunrise in the Alabama Hills, with an unreal view of Mount Whitney is something you'll always remember. Combine this with all the classic Sand Dunes in Death Valley, and you'll be printing your new images for weeks. Check out these images from earlier this year. And the trip last November
2009 Workshops
Yosemite Valley in the Winter
February 7-10, 2009
Check out our website GALLERY for images from last year
Workshop in Big Sur
March 14-17, 2009
Right on California's rugged coast. Check our gallery section to see images from the recent trip we made here.
Workshop in Cambria, San Simeon, Morro Bay, CA
March 19-22, 2009
There's a good chance that the timing for this High Desert seminar may coincide with the annual Poppy bloom in Lancaster! Come out for the meeting, grab a room in a local hotel, and be ready the next morning for some mid-week, crowd free, wildflower shooting. For the most up-to-date wildflower reports, make sure to visit Carol Leigh's website calphoto.com and scroll all the way down to the bottom for accurate reports....
Workshop in Hawaii
April 25 - May 1, 2009
On the lush, green Island of Kauai, or the big island of Hawaii. We're still working out the specifics.
Warm tropical water, palm trees, rainbows and sunsets like nowhere else. Our group will have the opportunity to stay together in a huge luxury home very near the beach....or, get a room of your own in one of the many nearby hotels. Call for more information, and to reserve your spot.
Dana Point Boat Show
May 28th thru 31st 2009
http://www.danaboatshow.com
Print display and booth / continuous inkjet printing demonstrations
Weekend on the Farm / Workshop $495 Includes some meals
June 4-7, 2009
This unique, on-site workshop will be conducted in historic Pike County, one of the most inspiring outdoor locations in Illinois. Pike County provides a wide array of subjects to photograph, from historical landmarks, Amish communities, Indian burial grounds and farming landscapes to wildlife and scenic sunsets. Our workshop will be based on a private farm, nestled between the Illinois River to the east and the Mississippi River to the west. The town of Pittsfield, just 10 miles to the North, is the county seat and hub of this rural farming community. The photogenic courthouse on the city square was the proving ground for young attorney Abraham Lincoln and his colleagues of the court. Several homes in and around Pittsfield date back to the Civil War and the county is full of old barns, log cabins, and outbuildings.
Typically, this time of year will provide us with the great opportunity for close-up shots of the baby animals which were born in the spring. Lots of very young fawns are right on the farm!
If you'll be flying in for this one, the St Louis airport is about a 90 minute drive.
Ventura County Boat Show / Channel Islands Harbor
July 16th thru 19th 2009
http://www.venturaboatshow.com/
Print display and inkjet printing demonstrations daily, using the latest HP products
Germany, the Alps and Oktoberfest in Munich / Workshop
September 27 - October 2, 2009
We're returning to what has become a favorite shooting destination of mine. Northern Italy and the southern Alps region of Germany offers a huge variety of natural wonders... as well as architecture and some very interesting faces and lifestyle photo ops.
We've posted some images on the GALLERY section of this website. In addition to all the basic, great shooting, this year we'll head to Oktoberfest for an insider's view of this famous, regional festival.
We'll be flying into Munich for this one. Plans are to make our headquarters in the Bavarian Alpine village of Garmisch. This puts us right in the middle of the amazing scenery. Last time we visited at this time of year, the fall colors were stunning!
Yosemite in the Fall
October 31 - November 3, 2009 Check out our website gallery to see some of the images from last year. We had great fall colors and an early snowfall on the last day. We've already reserved a block of rooms at The Lodge At The Falls....give us a call if you'd like one reserved. And, if you'd like to split the room costs, we can arrange that, too.
Death Valley, Lone Pine & Eastern Sierra Foothills
December 5-8, 2009 This one-two punch has become a very popular trip.....combining the spectacular winter light in the Owen's Valley, and the view of Mt Whitney behind the Alabama Hills......and then, onto Death Valley, with the sand dunes, salt flats and un-ending shooting possibilities.
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