with George Stocking
May 28 - June 1, 2008
Cost: $1,825
 Journey
to the primeval forests of Northern California on a trip timed
to coincide with the rhododendron and coastal wildflower bloom.
Morning visits will take us into the massive redwood forests,
where coastal fog drifts in and out between the ghostly behemoths,
revealing and  then
enveloping the bright pink rhododendrons at their feet. Walking
through the forest at these times conveys an unmatched sense
of serenity and calm. Afternoons will be spent photographing
lupine, ice plants and other wildflowers on the rocky bluffs
overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
There will also
be an outing to scenic Crescent  City
Lighthouse, accessible only at low tide, as well as one day
spent exploring the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
and Bandon Beach, Oregon. Bandon is known for it's large concentration
of rugged seastacks and rocky headlands that protrude from
crashing surf. George Stocking knows and loves this
area, and is excited by the opportunity to share it with his
students.
Day
One
- The trip will begin in Crescent City, California, where
our initial shoot will take advantage of the morning coastal
fog in Del Norte State Park to capture the rhododendron
bloom.
- After lunch back in Crescent City and an image critique, we'll head over to
the Pacific Coast for the coastal wildflower bloom and for
sunset.
Day Two
- In the morning, we'll photograph rhododendron and
redwoods in Jedediah Smith State Park.
- Immediately after lunch we'll photograph tide pools along the coast.
- Sunset at Crescent City Lighthouse should be a spectacular
way to finish the day.
Day Three
- After breakfast, we'll follow the morning fog into
the redwood forest of Del Norte State Park.
- Sunset over the Pacific will be the last shoot of the
day.
Day Four
- We'll catch the morning fog and flowers of Prairie
Creek Redwoods, then it's a drive up the Oregon Coast to
photograph the fabulous sea stacks of Bandon at sunset.
Day Five
- After a sunrise near Bandon, we'll spend the morning
photographing the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area,
which sport their own rhododendron bloom.
- Then it’s back to Crescent City for sunset along
the Pacific and a farewell dinner.
Click
- here
for information about the Redwoods
- here
for information about the Crescent City Lighthouse
- here
for information about Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
- A number of sites about Bandon feature fine photography
from the area. Go to your favorite search engine and
type in "bandon seastacks photo" or some other
appropriate combination and you'll be able to see what the
area offers.
Safety comment:
Never turn your back on the ocean and also be careful climbing
on the hillsides!
All
photos by George Stocking
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Includes:
- RT transportation from Sacramento, CA (on May 27 and June 2)
- Lodging in Crescent City, CA (4 nights) & at Bandon, OR (1 night)
- Photographic instruction
- Lunches and snacks
- Permits and fees
GETTING
THERE
We are providing transportation from Sacramento, which is the closest major airport. We will depart at 1pm on May 27, and should be back in Sacramento by approximately 4pm on June 2. It is about a 7 hour drive from Sacramento to Crescent City.
IF YOU WANT TO MEET US ON LOCATION
There are
smaller airports in McKinleyville and Crescent City, CA. The Eureka-Arcata
Airport (airport code ACV), is located in McKinleyville, 28
miles south of the Redwoods. The Crescent City Airport (airport
code CEC) is closer to where we are staying, but it may cost
more to fly in. Car rentals are available at both locations.
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