Nocturnes: May Full Moon Workshops
Rush Ranch (#19) -- by Joe Reifer
Canon 10D -- 6 minutes at f/8, ISO 100
Rush Ranch Night Photography Workshop
The replica of a Patwin Native American dwelling was photographed in 2004 during the Nocturnes Rush Ranch Night Photography Workshop taught by Tim Baskerville. This one-night workshop is a great chance to learn more about night photography and light painting in a supportive environment. The location offers an interesting glimpse into what the tidal marshlands of the San Francisco Bay area looked like not that long ago. There is also a small boneyard with an old truck, weather vane, and farm equipment. And the visitor center is a 1930 Sears & Roebuck kit house. Fifty-six full moons later, I'm headed back to Rush Ranch next Thursday, May 7th, for the 2009 Rush Ranch workshop. Registration closed on April 29th, but there were a few spots available -- if you're interested, definitely contact The Nocturnes to inquire about signing up!
San Francisco Night Photography Workshop
Next week is also the start of a more comprehensive 4-night Nocturnes San Francisco Workshop. The S.F. workshop meets at Fort Mason, and Tim Baskerville's history of night photography presentations are superb. The classroom time covers both film and digital night photography techniques, and then you go out and shoot. Locations include Fort Mason, The Presidio, and the Marin Headlands. I will be attending the fourth follow-up night on May 16th to talk about night photography post-processing in Lightroom and Photoshop. There are a still a few spots available for this workshop, and next week's weather forecast is looking good!