Dear Readers:
There are still a few spaces available on the Eclipse and Pacific Northwest photography tour this coming summer. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about it.
Kyle Adler
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If there’s a more thrilling experience anywhere on our planet than observing a total solar eclipse, I’ve not yet found it. And the next one will be cutting a path across the USA on August 21. I am partnering with a prominent solar eclipse tour company to lead a photography tour that begins in Salem, Oregon with this awe-inspiring event and continues through Oregon and Washington states to photograph some of the Pacific Northwest’s most scenic locations. From Aug. 19-22 we will be part of a larger group of eclipse chasers, accompanied by leading eclipse expert Prof. Jay Pasachoff, preparing for, observing, and photographing this remarkable natural display in Salem. Our small group of about 15 will then embark on a travel and photographic journey that will take us to the Santiam Wilderness, Bend, Newberry Volcano National Park, John Day Fossil Beds, Wallowa Mountains, Mt. Hood, Portland, Olympic National Park, and Seattle, among other memorable destinations.
Almost nothing can rival the stunning beauty and sheer excitement of observing and photographing a total solar eclipse.
I will be providing photography instruction for interested participants via daily workshops and in-the-field learning. During our optional low-key workshops, we’ll review our recent images, plan our shot list for the upcoming locations, and cover techniques to make the best images possible. While the drama of the eclipse and the breathtaking landscapes of the US Pacific Northwest will be obvious magnets for our photographic pursuits, we will also seek opportunities to make memorable images of the people we meet and of the wildlife and other attractions of the region. Photographers of any level from advanced beginner through semi-professional will see their images improve, and non-photographer friends and family are welcome to either attend the daily workshops (even a smartphone camera can make great images) or enjoy a few minutes of extra time on their own. You can enjoy this trip and make memorable images using whatever camera gear you wish to bring; it is not necessary to invest in specialized gear (although for the eclipse itself, a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera equipped with an inexpensive solar filter will be helpful).
This tour begins in Salem, OR on Aug. 19 and ends in Seattle, WA on Sep. 2. Find more details here: Eclipse and Pacific Northwest Photography Tour. Please let me know if you have questions or are interested in participating on the trip. Mary and I hope that you can join us for this rare opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse right here in North America and to visit the spectacular attractions of Oregon and Washington states!