Mt. Shasta and the Milky Way...

Noted photographers J. Gunther, Mike Hupp and I had a wonderful opportunity to join Astro-Photographer Extraordinaire Brad Goldpaint for an all-night photo shoot, chasing the Milky Way around Mt. Shasta. We covered 215 miles in 9 hours and made a complete circumnavigation of the mountain while Brad put us in the right place at the right time to come away with some fantastic images.

Here are some of the fruits of the evening...


The Milky Way over Mt. Shasta, shortly after sunset...


A little later, the colors change and the earth rotates...


From the east, the Milky Way looks like smoke rising from the ancient volcano...

This was my first foray in Astro-Photography and I can tell you now I am hooked. Not an easy task to focus in near zero light but we managed under the patient instruction of Brad whose planning and coordination put us in the optimal spot at each stop to capture the Milky Way and Mt. Shasta in the perfect composition!

Take care all and here's to good light...

Bill

Redwood National Park...

Nana and I had the opportunity to photograph in Redwood National Park. Her girlfriend Julie, who was visiting, joined us. We headed over early in the day, hoping for fog and balanced light in the forest. No such luck...got just a hint along the way. Here are some images from the trip...


Deep in the redwoods along Howland Hill Road...


What little fog there was lit by the sun as it peeked through the trees, south of Crescent City...


Redwoods are REALLY tall!


Redwoods and Ferns, near Stout Grove...


Deep in the canopy along Howland Hill Road...

Even without the lighting I hoped for, the day was productive and fun!

Take care all...

Bill

Crater Lake Sunset / Moonrise...

Nana and I had the opportunity to head up to Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon for the full moon rising on Saturday, August 13th, 2011. It was a beautiful afternoon and we explored around the rim drive before settling in at our chosen spot for the sunset. We were surprised to see how much snow was still around the lake given the fact it was the middle of August!

Here are some of the fruits of our efforts...


Vidae Falls and Lupine...


Lupine along the southern rim...


Lot's of snow around still...


The full moon rose at the perfect time just after sunset...


The earth's shadow provided a great colored sky...


The last bit of light before it faded away...


The actual sunset behind us was beautiful as well...

A perfect evening for photography...

Bill

Eastern Sierra - Fall Colors - Field Photography Workshop!

Join noted photographer J. Gunther and me as we host a three day field photographic workshop in the eastern Sierra, Friday October 21st through Sunday,October 23rd, 2011. We will be based in Lee Vining and explore the area for fall colors and more from before sunrise to after sunset.

Price - Including Lodging is $495 per person. We have six (6) spots available so reserve quickly.

We will photograph the Eastern Sierra Nevada, including Mono Lake, the historic ghost town of Bodie, June Lake Loop, Lundy Canyon, Lee Vining Canyon, Virginia Lakes, Conway Summit, etc…

We will meet Friday, October 21st at noon at the Mono Lake Visitor Center and head out from there. Two nights lodging (Double Occupancy) has been reserved in Lee Vining. Workshop participants are responsible for transportation to Lee Vining. We will carpool once there. Each participant will be responsible for their own meals. We will stop so that everyone can stock up on sandwiches, drinks, snacks, etc. Depending on time, we will try to have a group meal at least one evening after the light has faded.

We welcome any and all photographers, regardless of experience – Limit 6 participants

Workshop Leaders:

Bill Langton, owner of Bill Langton’s Fine Art Photography, based in Truckee, California and J.Gunther, owner of J. Gunther Scenic Photography, based out of Vallejo, California…

If you would like to attend or request more information, please send me an E-Mail and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Thanks and we hope to see you there!










Take care...

Bill

John Muir Wilderness...

I had the opportunity to backpack into the John Muir Wilderness in the High Sierra, outside Bishop, California. My goal was to photograph Ruby Lake at both sunrise and sunset, as well as the picturesque mountains and valleys in the area. Although I got hammered with major thunderstorms, the post-storm light was amazing. Here are some fruits of my efforts...


High Sierra tarn, along the Mono Pass trail...


Sunset rays over the crest above Ruby Lake...


Post sunset light over Ruby Lake...

Although a quick trip, it was well worth the effort to view the magical light of the High Sierra...

Take care all...

Bill