Slot Canyon Light Workshop
May 21-23, 2010
Join me in the heart of Utah's Red Rock country and unlock the essence and mystery of making pictures in some of the most varied accessible slot canyons - May 21-23, 2010 near Escalante Utah.  May 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 Peek-a-Boo, Spooky, Dry Fork of Coyote Gulch Upper & Lower Narrows, and Brimstone Slot.  In addition, we will visit Calf Creek Falls for another unique canyon experience.

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.

Location Information
Of all the landforms within the Colorado Plateau canyon country, Slot Canyons represent some of the most divers and unique.  Hundreds of these narrow passages virtually hide in out of the way niches between the obvious places.  Some are remarkably accessible while others pose the greatest possible challenge to technically skilled and equipped canyoneers. 

Join Marv Poulson in middle Spring time (May 21-23, 2010) in Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah, for a magical canyon experience.

Located in the heart of Utah's fantastic canyon country, we will use the small town of Escalante as our base for three days of photographic exploration.  A variety of accommodations and full service restaurants are available in town.

Yellow circles mark the workshop area