Light Play and Slot Canyon Shadow Workshop - Closed
October 1-3, 2010
Come and join me for the mystery and magic of light-play in ludicrously stunning slot canyons, perfect for making exceptional images at the perfect time of year and a 3-day stimulating photography workshop.

Light and shadow seem to play magically in these ludicrously stunning slot canyons.  Early Autumn makes for creating perfectly exceptional images at the perfect time of year, after the scorching heat of summer -  3-days of stimulating photography, October 1-3, 2010.

In the heart of Utah's Red Rock country, unlock the essence and mystery of making pictures in some of the most varied accessible slot canyons.  October is a perfect time to explore these slot canyons with wonderful temperatures, great weather, and low flash flood conditions.

It is the flash floods that gather and gush against bare rock, the erosive power scours channels, ever widening to become canyons. Cracks and soft sections in the rock allow rushing water to cut more quickly down. Sometimes the channel cuts narrow passages, seemingly wide enough for only the water. Such narrow passages tempt the adventurous into the slot where light enters from high above to create wonderful blends of tone and color in a gentle glow.

This slot canyon workshop will include Little Wild Horse Canyon, Bell Canyon, and Ding Slot.  In addition, we will take a day in Goblin Valley for another unique canyon experience.

Here the natural features challenge the imagination with real and surreal light play.  The stunning beauty and fanciful quality of this remote realm brings a calm in rugged nature of this vast Southwest landscape.  Space and reality merge here to open visual realms to perception and imagination.

Limited class size allows personal instruction in a vacation atmosphere.  We will consider preparation, subject selection, visualization, composition for expression, special attention to close-up technique and useful equipment.  Available natural light will be emphasized.  We will also study the photographic process from a general naturalist perspective and environmental sensitivity.  Important to the photographic process is a sense of passion and fun.  Participants are encouraged to engage the subject for a personal exploration to reflect their emotional response in each image and enjoy the total experience of field photography.

About the Instructor
As a life-long westerner, Marv Poulson, instructor and naturalist, has photographed extensively throughout the 11 western states during his four decade photographic career. His intimate knowledge of the nature, natural light, western seasons, and locations gives Marv rare photographic instincts. His award-winning images have gained recognition in a variety of local and national publications, with many images held in both private and corporate collections nation-wide. Marv’s affable nature, love for the outdoors and passion for photography translate into easy-going interaction between with every participant and a sincere interest in providing a positive, fun and educational experience for all involved.

Recommended accommodations during the workshop:

Good accommodations are available at the Whispering Sands Motel or the Hanksville Inn, both in Hanksville, Utah in the heart of Utah's canyon country.  This will be our operating base for the Light Play and Slot Canyon Shadow  Workshop.

Hanksville Inn