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SUMMARY:Spring Waterfall Trek at Ricketts Glen
DESCRIPTION:Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania\, encompassing more than 13\,000 acres in Luzerne\, Sullivan and Columbia continues. It is also a premiere place to hike and photograph waterfalls! \nThe Falls Trail is a 3 1/2 to 7 mile trail through the Glens Natural Area\, a National Natural Landmark. The trail boasts a series of wild\, free-flowing waterfalls-the tallest of which is the 94-foot Gangoga Falls. There are 22 named waterfalls along the trail\, and countless gorgeous cascades along the stream in between. The area is an absolute treasure and a favorite destination of those who love photographing the stunning beauty waterfalls. The falls pictured here are a small sample of those along the trail-but necessarily all that will be seen on our trek. \nDue to the moderate difficulty of the trail\, and the desire to make this trek accessible to most levels of physical ability\, we will only be covering approximately half of the trail. How we proceed will depend on the level of fitness of the group as a whole. One additional falls lies near the entrance to the lower portion of the trail\, and is a must-see. \nMinimal gear is required. Workshop participants can use a variety of lenses and focal lengths – the best ranging from super-wide to mid-range telephoto. Circular polarizers\, lens hoods and a sturdy tripod along with several lens cloths\, spare batteries\, and a cable release are the primary pieces of necessary gear. Neutral density filters to slow the flow of the water are also highly recommended. \nParticipants should be able to walk at least 3-4 miles over sometimes slippery and rocky\, root-covered terrain-most likely all downhill. Our pace will be slow and easy\, as determined by the physical level of the group. Sturdy hiking boots-preferably waterproof\, must be worn. Absolutely no sandals or sneakers-both of which would be hazardous to hike in along this trail. We also recommend using at least one hiking pole to help ensure hiking stability. The trail can be steep and narrow in places. Probably not a great fit if you are afraid of heights. All that being said\, the trail is safe and manageable for all those in reasonably good health. Again\, the pace will be slow and steady. Bad knees are not a good fit for this trail. Feel free to contact me if you have any concern about physical issues. \nA detailed email with a complete list of recommended gear and suggested personal items will be sent prior to the trek\, to help participants prepare. A pre-trek Zoom class will be held on Tuesday\, May 12th to review images\, camera gear\, shooting tips\, and all details. The class will be recorded for anyone who has a conflict\, but it is highly recommended that you attend live if at all possible. \nIf traveling from a distance\,  contact me for suggestions on hotels in the area. There are many in the Wilkes Barre area\, about a half an hour away. \nCost of the workshop includes the pre-trek Zoom class\, instruction throughout the entire event\, and will also include a post-trek image review\, where participants will be able to share images and receive helpful feedback and post processing tips. Additionally\, you will also be invited to join our private Facebook group\, where workshop participants can share their images and interact with fellow photographers. These offer excellent opportunities to be in community with a fun and friendly group of photographers\, and continue your learning opportunities. \nPlease note: workshop will take place in a light rain-because that’s when waterfalls are at their finest. If severe weather is forecast\, we will reschedule.
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/spring-waterfall-trek-at-ricketts-glen/
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SUMMARY:Creative Flower and Insect Photography at Bondsville Mill Historic Park
DESCRIPTION:In the early 1800s\, Abraham Bond established Bondsville as a factory village. During the Civil War\, the mill produced uniforms for Union soldiers. By 1927\, the Collins & Aikman Corporation purchased the property and produced automobile upholstery cloth. During its heyday around World War II\, the mill employed three shifts\, largely producing canvas military ware for stretchers\, tank and jeep covers\, tents\, haversacks\, and water-pail buckets. \nThe township acquired the mill in 2005 using its own open-space funds and began cleaning up the property and securing collapsed buildings. \nFuture plans include the conversion of an old quarry and coal dump into an outdoor amphitheater for meetings and nature programs like ornitherapy (relaxing with birds). \nA pollinator garden provides an opportunity to see or photograph butterflies. There’s also a certified monarch butterfly waystation where over 200 have been tagged and released annually for the past three years. Usually the first stop for new visitors\, Bondsville’s Memorial Garden is dedicated to the WWII-era mill workers. The park also has a quarter-mile gravel nature trail that loops around the mill buildings and along Beaver Creek. A trail also leads to the water tower and a loop to the north of the property through old spruce\, maple and oak forest. (info from their website) \nThis is such a fun place to visit and spend time photographing a huge variety of subjects. You can spend hours photographing the historic buildings from a variety of angles\, while including the beautiful garden in the frames. There are a ton of pollinators that also kept you occupied for hours. Those interested in capturing unique images of historic buildings\, beautiful gardens and the pollinators that visit them will love this workshop! \nInstruction will be given on how to create depth in your images\, by including great foreground\, mid-ground and then background subjects. Instruction will also be given on creative flower portraits\, macro flower and insect photography\, dealing with harsh lighting\, and more. We will cover everything you need to know on a pre-trek zoom session about a week before the event. Registration fee also covers a post-trek image review along with editing tips to help improve your images. \nJoin us for this new and unique workshop in Downingtown\, PA. \nPre-registration required.
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/creative-flower-and-insect-photography-at-bondsville-mill-historic-park/
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SUMMARY:Shooting Sports Like A Pro With The Reading Fightin' Phils
DESCRIPTION:What better way to enjoy a summer evening than spending an evening at a baseball game? And for the photo enthusiast\, what better way to enjoy the game than capturing the action like the pros in the press area! We will have special access during the entire game to shoot in the press areas along the first and third base dugouts. We will also be able to shoot from a variety of locations throughout the stadium. Instruction will be given prior to the event during a pre-trek Zoom class\, and throughout to help you capture the action with whatever gear\, and whatever level of photographic knowledge you have. \nInstruction will be given on best settings to capture fast action\, focus on moving subjects\, composition\, dealing with difficult light\, and more. \nAnd\, as an added bonus\, there will be a spectacular fireworks display after the game that we will photograph from a great location. Don’t miss this fun and fantastic opportunity to capture baseball images like a pro! \nRegistration fee includes pre-trek zoom class\, admission to stadium\, press passes\, instruction throughout the evening and fireworks show! Also included is a post-trek image review. \nNote: the event ends after the fireworks display. Depending on the length of the actual game\, 9:30 will not likely be the ending time. \nLocation: First Energy Stadium\, 1900 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA 19601
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/shooting-sports-like-a-pro-with-the-reading-fightin-phils-2/
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