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Big Bend, October 2012
Thomas J. Avery Photography
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Workshop Details:
Instructor: Thomas J. Avery
Assistant: Dave Chudnov
Students: 8
Dates: October 5 - 9, 2012
Focus: Landscape and Night Photography
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A total of 13 people (included several spouses) enjoyed each other and learned from each other as we experienced the amazing landscapes of the Big Bend area. I cannot wait to go back! :-)
Photos from the Workshop
Workshop Schedule:
Friday, October 5
Saturday, October 6
Sunday, October 7
Monday, October 8
Tuesday, October 9
Feedback from Students:
"I definitely felt like it was worth it, from the standpoint of enjoying the time I had there, and expecting to enjoy my future photography efforts more as a result of the stuff I learned. Other thoughts....you and Chud made a good team." - Gary
"I really am looking forward to making photography a part of my life. I am thoroughly inspired by you and this workshop." - Rob
"I had a great time and enjoyed it so much. The information you had for all of us was so helpful. You are a good teacher and were well prepared for each session. In addition, it was a congenial group of students attending." - Janelle
"I just didn’t see any weak spots. I thought the workshop was awesome." - Bob
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We enjoyed five great days in and around Big Bend National Park. The skies cooperated for the most part. We had a few afternoons of nice clouds and light, and several clear, dark nights. The Milky Way was bright and beautiful.
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- 5:00pm -- Workshop Start
- Welcome and Introductions in classroom
- night photography course
- Dinner at the Starlight Theatre
- Night photo shoot in Terlingua Ghost Town
- Mid-day classroom sessions; lectures on landscape and night photography
- Afternoon field shoot in BBNP near Cerro Castellan Peak
- Picnic dinner in the field at Castolon
- Night shoot at Castolon and also near Cerro Castellan Peak
- Mid-day classroom sessions; critique of students' images
- Afternoon field shoot in BBNP at Rio Grande Village Overlook
- Picnic dinner in the field at Rio Grande Village
- Night shoot in Terlingua Ghost Town
- Mid-day classroom sessions; critique of students' images
- Afternoon field shoot in BBNP at Ernst Tinaja
- Picnic dinner in the field at Dugout Wells
- Night shoot at Dugout Wells
- Final classroom session with photo critique
- 12:00pm -- Workshop End
- Optional post-workshop afternoon & night shoots in Terlingua Ghost Town
