California Vacation Paths with Author Pati Tarby
California Paths-
http://www.californiavacationpaths.com/the-book/
California in Winter Months
Yosemite National Park
https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/index.htm
Morro Bay-
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/index.htm
Descanso gardens:
https://www.descansogardens.org/
San Francisco
http://www.sftravel.com/explore/events
Ventura California
Free Range Photographer Dawn LaPointe
Dawn La Pointe –Radiant Spirit Gallery
http://www.radiantspiritgallery.com/
email: info@RadiantSpiritGallery.com
Online Gallery: https://radiantspiritgallery.photoshelter.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadiantSpiritGallery
Youtube: www.youtube.com/RadiantSpiritGallery
Instagram: RadiantSpiritGallery and Dawn.LaPointe
In Dawn’s Camera Bag
My always-ready, grab-n-go LowePro backpack:
Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
Canon EOS 70D with Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
Manfrotto tripod with Slik pistol grip
Singh-ray Filters (variety of ND filters and polarizer)
B+W Circular Polarizing Filters
ExpoDisc
Rode microphone
Spare batteries, memory cards, cable releases, rain sleeves, head lamp, flashlight, soft lens cloth
Optional gear depending on shoot:
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Lens
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EOS 60D converted for Infrared Photography (LifePixel Supercolor conversion) with Canon 18-135 lens
Sony video camera
Canon Powershot G15 with waterproof housing
On wilderness canoe trips, gear transported and stowed in waterproof Pelican cases.
Here’s a concise little blurb about the BWCAW.
https://www.ely.org/outfitters/about-the-boundary-waters-canoe-area-wilderness
Winter in the Boundary Waters. We pull sleds with our gear across frozen lakes, set up a canvas tent with a wood stove. It’s pretty cool to see familiar wilderness areas in the winter. We are fortunate to enjoy many options for year-round recreation in our region.
Winter National Parks for Photography:
Yosemite National Park https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Yellowstone National Park https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm
Visit Duluth- http://www.visitduluth.com/
Car Spy Photographer Brenda Priddy
7 Tips for Road Trips
1.Know the route
2.Check your car- tire pressure, fluids.
3. Emergency Kit
4. Snacks/drinks
5. Keep the Windows Clean
6, Cash
7. Know the Route
What’s in Brenda Priddy’s Camera Bag
Sony A6300 mated with a Sony 90mm macro lens
Sony RX10 III for everyday shooting (car shows, etc.)
Sony RX100 V – small camera, always with me
Favorite for shooting spy photos: Canon 50D with a Canon 35-350 lens
Favorite film camera – Canon A2E with eye-controlled focus
Favorite Lab: Lumaprints (Lumaprint.com)
Brenda’s online sale store (in progress): https://brenda-priddy.pixels.com/
Best e-mail address for those interested in traveling to Cuba with me: CubaWithBrendaPriddy@gmail.com
Drone Photography rules
http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/
Renee Silverman-
Behind the Music Photograph With Renee Silverman
http://www.reneesilvermanphotography.com/
Former Singer Songwriter turned Photographer for Worlds Greatest Tribute Bands for AXS TV and more!
“Her concert photographer work has been featured on AXS.com, Entertainment Voice, HeartofLA, Rat Rod Mag and Screamer Mag to name a few. Renee’s love for music goes back to the days when she was a singer-songwriter touring the SoCal club scene. Now she combines her passions into one, capturing and preserving special moments only someone who’s been there would know” from her Facebook page.
Renee Silverman’s Photographers Bag
Live concerts: Canon 5DIII, Canon 7D (sometimes), Canon 24-70 2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8, Canon Fisheye 15mm 2.8, Youngnuo 2X III teleconverter, Speedlight (in case I need to take shots of the crowds). If i have to shoot from the soundboard or far from the stage I bring my monopod and stepstool. Batteries & CF cards.
Studio shoots: Canon 5DIII, Canon 24-70 2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8, Canon 85mm 1.5, Canon Fisheye 15mm 2.8, Speedlights, batteries & CF cards.
Los Angeles Live Music Events 2017
http://losangeles.eventful.com/events/categories/music
Exploring Photography –Jan Lightfoot
www.meetup.com/exploringphotography
What’s in Your Bag?
Canon 5Dlll
Canon 8-15mmL
Canon 16-35mm f4L
Canon 24-70mm f 2.8L
Canon 70-300mmL
Tamron 150-600 G2
Sony a6000 with 55-210 zoom and Sigma 19mm
Canon Rebel XT with R72 Infrared
Canon G11 with Super Color Infrared
Canon Cable Release
Induro clt303 Tripod with Acratech GP Ballhead
Lee ND filters
Peak Design Camera Straps
Meetup.com free to users, 180 countries great resource for finding local photography groups that specialize in all topics from lighting, models and landscapes.
Shutterfly.com places to turn your photos into gifts including unique cards, calendars and mugs!
Sunrise-Sunset.org for any location to help get you into the right place at the right time.
Discover LONDON –
TowerBridge- www.towerbridge.org.uk
Sunrise-Sunset times for London http://tinyurl.com/y7yepnlk
Favorite Places to Photograph:
Big Ben
The Tower Bridge
St. Paul’s Cathedral
The Millenium Bridge
Christmas Markets: http://www.londontown.com/London/Christmas-Lights-in-London
Compact cameras- Nikon Coolpix, Canon PowerShot, Fujifilm Finepix
Tube: avoid peak rush hours, after 9:30 am
Stand on the right- walk on the left=
Sheila Stone- Author, Tour Guide – www.britainyourwaytours.com
Bio: Sheila Stone -…Since her 50th birthday she has…-
How To London- book-ebook and audiobook
Discover Ireland:
World Travel Awards awarded –Spike Island-Cork Ireland named top tourist destination Europe at the World Travel Awards 2017 beating the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the colosseum in Rome.
https://www.worldtravelawards.com/winners/2017
Ireland should be on your destination list for Ireland – for something that is small and boutique you may want to consider Inroadsireland.com which is a husband/wife team leading tours to Ireland in a great assortment of 1 week trips for working Americans or anyone.
The Official Tourism Website for Ireland
Trace Your Family Roots
US Travel Information- what you need to have
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/ireland.html
Interview William Hartshorn – Master of the Picture Perfect Postcard
You have probably seen William’s images if you have ever bought a souvenir or picture postcard of Vegas. We chat with the Photographer behind many of those stunning Postcards!
We talk a bit about not only his journey-but gear and more- take a listen!
www.photographicadventurers.com
https://www.meetup.com/Photographic-Adventurers/
Camera Gear;
Canon 5D MarkIII-
Canon G3X-
Tripods: Slik Pro 500DX w. SH705 3way tilt/pan head
Slik Pro 700DX
Lenses
Canon 17-40mm
Canon 24-105mm
Canon 70-300mm
Polarizer filter
Batteries – 8 keep them charged
Cable release- 5
Photographic Adventures for all! Upcoming Adventures include Route 66, the Yukon in Alaska which still has an opening for chasing Night Skies, and always local California adventures.
“Seeing New Light can Bring you New Life” –William Hartshorn
Discover Weeks Brick House –Tracing Your Roots in New England
As Fall continues it seems to make our thoughts and souls seek comfort, seek out our roots and reconnect with places from our past, childhood places, places our ancestors came from or just places that resonate with us that have a deep history. Whether you seek your own roots, I share a personal place, the Weeks Brick house 307 years old still standing where it was built on site with native bricks and witness to early America as it transitioned from colony of England to the United States of America. Also a few quick tips on spending time in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Portsmouth New Hampshire:
Perfect for a Fall Foliage weekend-
Things to visit
Historic Destination; www.strawberybanke.org
Places to Stay:
Researching Your Roots:
https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/genealogy/family-history-library/
PBS: Finding Your Roots
http://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/home/
Weeks Brick House and Gardens- Interview with Tour Guide and House Historian Mary
http://weeksbrickhouse.org/
Contact via email for Tour: weeksbrickhouse@aol.com
Weeks Ave off Route 33, Greenland New Hampshire
Legendary Los Angeles Dining- Featuring the Formosa Café!
The Apple Pan– http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-apple-pan-20170119-story.html 10801 W. Pico Blvd, LA CA 90064- Open 11am-1amClassic Burgers and Apple Pie- street parking. 70 years in business! The Landmark theatre is across the street-see a movie, grab a piece of pie!
Phillipe The Original: https://www.philippes.com/ 1001 N Alameda Los Angeles: Open 6am -10pm- French dip-fun place-walking distance to Chinatown-
The Dresden restaurant: http://www.thedresden.com/ 1760 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027- 5pm to 10 pm (7 days a week) – “the place to see and be seen”. Miami like slick 60’s interior- white leather and very mod! Stay and see Marty and Elayne have been playing and performing for 36 years together-go and have a great night!
Tam O Shanter- http://www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter/general-info 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, LA 90039– 11am to 11 pm Oldest restaurant owned and operated by the same family in the same location – over 90 years Walt Disney was a frequent diner and his doodles on a wood table can still be seen today. The interior is incredible- a bit of Harry Potter fantasy!
Musso & Frank – www.mussoandfrank.com – 6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Open Tues-Sat 11am-11pm and Sunday 4-9pm. – The list of stars who have dined here is long- Marilyn Monroe often sat at the bar with Joe Dimaggio, Charlie Chaplin, and many many others. For the extra star treatment you can arrange discreet parking and private entrance! Come for the famous martini and dine like a star!
Yamashiro- http://yamashirohollywood.com/ 1999 N Sycamore Ave, Hollywood CA 90068- Open Sun-Thurs 5pm to 11pm and Friday/Saturday 5pm-midnight- no street parking. $10 valet parking. The VIEW- the historic incredible mansion-originally built by 2 brothers with incredible gardens and stunning views..did I say VIEW? A must visit place to see the lights- go at sunset-stay and watch the stars come out!
The Formosa Café – 7156 Santa Monica Blvd, WestHollywood CA 90046 currently endangered!! Save the Formosa- storied restaurant and bar opened in 1925 next to what was United Artists Studios. Elvis dined here, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn… the list goes on- and has a secret back room where maybe some deal making went down. Open house OCTOBER 7, 2017 11am to 3pm free tours for the first 200, meet historians, and sign up to vote on Show more...
Travel tips from an Active Senior Solo Traveler
Leslie Geffen – She was the administrator of the Mirman School for the Gifted for 23 years. An avid solo world traveler pursing photography talk about her travels and best solo travel tips.
Country Walkers
https://www.countrywalkers.com/destinations/
Ralph Velasco- Morocco-
https://photoenrichment.com/tours/mystical-morocco-2/
Californiania: www.meetup.com/tours4women
Camera:
Lumix Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Lumix-DMC FZ300
Walking stick- http://tinyurl.com/y6vx59l7
Cooling Scarf- http://tinyurl.com/yce7bshm
Site to determine if you will need any vaccinations or other Health precautions
Scenic Destinations Duluth, Minnesota!
Scenic Railroad–
http://www.northshorescenicrailroad.org/Home.html
reserve seats ahead of time for Dining evenings, 2-3 hour scenic excursions.
Glensheen – The Historic Home and grounds owned by Chester and Clara Congdon. Chester engineered and paid for the Scenic Highway up the North Shore of Lake Superior. Landscape offers many opportunities for scenic landscape photos and unique events. Flashlight tours in the fall, concerts on the pier and the nooks and crannies tour.
Kayaking- Mountain Biking- and everything else! The DULUTH Experience
http://www.theduluthexperience.com/
tours covering Mountain Biking, craft beer tours, historic walking tours and more!
Night rides, beer tours, kayaks and more!
Photo workshop with Willliam Hurst
Contact April for custom itineraries for your weekend or longer Fall Foliage trip
Danny Kimberlin-
Camera Gear:
Nikon D3x
Lens: 28-300
Best Photo trip – John Shaw
Best photographer author : Galen Rowell
Best Places:
East Africa- Kenya, Tanzania
Antartica
Machu Picchu
Galapagos Islands-Easter Island
Most Endangere:
Pandas, Gorillas, Butterflies
http://www.janegoodall.org/about/ Jane Goodall
https://www.worldwildlife.org/how-to-help WorldWildlife Fund
https://www.nature.org/ The Nature Conservancy
Jack Lien- Palouse Photographer- Four Seasons
Longest running photography tour guide of the Palouse Washington area- lives there and has direct contacts with farms, property owners and his own property for teaching night photography.
https://fourseasonsphototours.com/
Camera Gear:
Lenses:
Filters –
Tripod – Really Right Stuff tripod and 55 ball head
Night photography – A variety of lights with the feature to control with color temp and intensity for light painting foreground subjects
Canon Intervelometer (TC-80NE remote control) – Essential for getting sharp images when using a tripod
Upcoming Photo Tours:
https://fourseasonsphototours.com/Calendar_-_Tour_Schedule.php
Jan 2018- Birds of San Diego
Feb 2018- Monterey Big Sur
May 2018- Yellowstone
June 20108: PALOUSE
Seeing the World with Fresh Eyes with Julie Dubose – “Miksang” Photography
Author: Effortless Beauty: Photography as an Expression of Eye, Mind and Heart
Opening the Good Eye- foreward by Julie
Video- Quiet Mind- Intro to Miksang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGNb5MSOqA
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DXKdVb6scM
Camera Gear:
Sony RX10
Sony RX100
Upcoming Workshop: November 5-10-2017
Santa Cruz, California https://www.miksang.com/classes
Tillman Crane- Fine Art Photographer-“Spirit of Structure”
Camera gear:
Deardorff 8×10, Canham 5×12 and Canham 5×7
Fuji, Schneider, Nikon, large format lenses, and various soft focus lenses, such as Kodak 305, Imagon 300, and others.
Fuji X Pro 2 / Fuji XT 2
Fuji 14mm f2.8, 23mm f 2.0, 35mm f 2.0, 60 mm f 2.4, prime lenses
Fuji 55 to 200 Zoom lens
Pentax Soft Focus 2.2 lenses
Lensbaby Velvet Sot 56mm lens
Upcoming Workshops:
Abandoned Farms of North Dakota – August 2017
Spirit of Structure – Olson House with Maine Media Workshops – Sept 2017
Spirit of Structure- Erie Canal – September 2017
Autumn in Guilin China- October 2017
2018:
Tuscany-October
“Study the History-Know What You are LOOKING at- You SEE more DEEPLY”- Tillman Crane
“Photographers of ALL LEVELS are WELCOME in my WORKSHOPS” –Tillman Crane
The Olson House prominently featured in the iconic Painting “Christina’s World” is our destination.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina%27s_World
Andrew Wyeth would be 100 years old this year
Maine continues to draw Artists, Writers, photographers, creatives and free spirits.
Tillman Crane: Fine Art Photographer, teacher and platinum printer.
Olson Workshop- Spirit of Structure- http://tinyurl.com/y7xwy7s4
Walk in the Footsteps of Andrew Wyeth by stopping in Rockland, Maine at the Farnsworth Gallery.
Farnsworth Art Museum: Christopher Brownawell Director
http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org
Olson House Tours: http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/experience/tours/
Christina Baker Kline-Author “A Piece of the World” http://christinabakerkline.com
Linda Bean’s Wyeths by Water: https://www.lindabeansperfectmaine.com/perfect-maine/wyeth
$42/per person
Maine Classic Coastal Landscapes 2018- www.fallphototrips.com
2018 dates led by Fine Art Photographer April Bielefeldt TBA
BASICS:
Where to STAY:
OLD GRANITE INN– http://oldgraniteinn.com
+walking distance to Main street with its many excellent restaurants, museums and views of the harbor.
Good EATS:
In Good Company– 207.593.9110
Fog Bar and Café–https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g40840-d3609940-Reviews-Fog_Bar_Cafe-Rockland_Maine.html
328 Main Street-207.593.9371
Great variety of craft beer, grass fed burgers, local farm to table cuisine- menu changes-
THINGS TO DO :
FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM– http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org
open until 5pm, changing exhibits- highlights this year are Andrew Wyeth for his 100th birthday
ROCKLAND BREAKWATER LIGHT–http://rocklandharborlights.org
1 MILE walk out to lighthouse on uneven surfaces- large rocks – small gift shop- limited parking
SAIL POWER AND STEAM MUSEUM–http://sailpowersteammuseum.org
PROJECT PUFFIN VISITOR CENTER- http://projectpuffin.audubon.org/visit-us/project-puffin-visitor-center
free- small- continuous video discussing Puffin Population
Maine lighthouse MUSEUM: http://mainelighthousemuseum.org
10-5pm = $8 admission
SEVERAL DIFFERENT BOAT TOURS-
RIGGIN LONGER CRUISES: http://www.mainewindjammer.com/boat-accomodations
Photography cruise-
New England Fall Foliage Color Update; Jeff Folger
DAVE WYMAN – A Fearless Photographer
Dave Wyman – Professional photographer, freelance writer and avid bicyclist based in Los Angeles. He has published books, articles and photographs in such publications as “Backpacker,” “Outdoor Photographer,” “Outside,” and “Sierra.” Dave has been leading his own photo tours since 1982. With a focus on approaching photography from different unique perspectives I think he embodies the Fearless Photographer – enjoy the podcast!
Instagram@davewyman
Books:
Fearless Photographer- Nature
Backroads of Northern California:
Maps, history
“Tour Northern California’s most fascinating backroads, including routes through California’s wine country, Yosemite Valley, redwood forests, and the Lake Tahoe area. Includes full-color photos, detailed road maps, and data on the geology, geography, and history of each region.”
Backroads of Southern California:
Great guide to discovering Southern California whether a first time visitor or long time resident looking to explore places off the beaten path.
Upcoming Photo tours;
Sierra Nevada East Side- Mono Lake, Bodie and Fall Colors
October 23-26, 2017
Autumn in Yosemite – October 26-29, 2017
Photography Gear:
Cameras:
– Nikons. full-frame and crop frame
– Sony Alpha models (mirrorless crop frame)
– Panasonic LX100
– Panasonic ZS100
– Sony HX90v
Favorite lenses:
– The 720mm end of the zoom on my HX90v.
– 105 and 200mm macro lenses for my Nikons
– 10-15mm lens for my Sony Alpha cameras
Expressive Nature Photography with Brenda Tharp!
Brenda Tharp: http://www.brendatharp.com
Landscape –Nature and Travel Photographer
Books:
Expressive Nature Photography– http://tinyurl.com/y7wjzdcq “All Light is Good Light”
“even a landscape picture tells a story”
“what makes it unique” (the landscape in front of you-why you stopped)
“looking for something beyond the iconic”
Included technical info-
Extraordinary Everyday Photography– http://tinyurl.com/y87a3he4
**Highly recommend this book for anyone interested in photography, using any type of camera! New ideas for those who are looking for- a Classic for your Travel Photography bookshelf
Some Favorite Places-
Desert Southwest- Namibia-Southeast Alaska
Slovenia-
What’s In Your Bag– see Brenda’s page http://www.brendatharp.com/p/my-gear
Previously Canon
Sony A7R2 body- (mirrorless body) (about $2500.00)
Sony A6500-
Sony A7S
Lenses:
16mm-35mm Sony f/4
14mm Rokinon (night photography)
24-70mm Sony f/2.8
70-200mm Sony f/2.8
150-600 Tamron
Tripods:
Benro Travel Angel- Carbon Fiber tripod
Gitzo Mountaineer- Series 3 Carbon Fiber – (retail $900+)
Filters:
Singh-Ray- Vari/ND Filter
Rainsleeve- (6.95) a must to keep in your bag
FM Photography Shutter Hat Camera Cover- for heavier rain/moisture
Upcoming Tours to:
Slovenia- October 9-19, 2017
Tuscany, Italy- May 5-15, 2018
Namibia- July 7-27 2018
Tanzania- Sept. 15-26, 2018
Slovenia- October 2018
And contact her or sign up for her Newsletter to find out about her stateside Tours and Workshops!
You can also sign up for one on one mentoring