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Updated Wednesday the 8th of September, 2010
Gateway airport: Portland,
Oregon [PDX]
Arrival window:
10
a.m. to 12 noon
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OVERVIEW:
Columbia Gorge, Mount Hood, Oregon Coast, Mount Rainier, Mount
St. Helens, plus abundant wildflowers and wildlife. From
a photographic point of view, this Pacific Northwest itinerary
is probably one of our most diverse and spectacular. From
crashing surf to wildlife, snow capped peaks to cascading
waterfalls, and wildflowers to the catastrophic devastation of
a violent volcanic eruption. There is much more besides, so
bring plenty of memory cards if you join me on this one.
TRAVEL TO THE GATEWAY AIRPORT
o It is recommended that clients arrive a day early to be fresh for the trip, and to also counteract possible flight delays.
o Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish to do so.
o When booking flights, add a day for overnight travel or two days if also crossing the Pacific Ocean/International Dateline.
o The last day of the trip is the date you should arrange your flight home unless you plan to stay on. Thank you!
DAY 1 | COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
Midday arrivals into Portland Airport are required to get in
our shooting along Columbia Gorge, which will include several
very different waterfalls, and wind surfers riding the
Columbia breezes. Last shot of the day will be the late
light on Mt.
Hood . . . a classic side-lit image of the mountain.
HOOD RIVER, 1 night
DAYS 2, 3 and 4 |
OREGON COAST
Sunrise on Mt. Hood from the same spot where we finished off
the previous night, then following breakfast we’ll go
northwards to remote Lost Lake. Another classic of Mt.
Hood is to be found at the lake that is Oregon’s highest
peak at 11,239’. More Mt. Hood stuff as we traverse
Lolo Pass going south, and then we’ll turn west for the
coast. Going via Portland, the Rose and Japanese Gardens
are always worth a visit then on through green deciduous
forests to the Oregon coast. Late light on Cannon Beach
tonight.
On days 3 and 4 we’ll make local and distant coastal trips
to such photogenic spots as Ecola State Park with it’s old
growth forest, Cape Kiwanda, Cape Meares and several other
spots in between. We’ll also take our time over macro shots
among the rocks and tide-pools. Late light at Cannon Beach is
among the best with Haystack Rock, The Needles and silhouetted
bird-life etcetera as the subjects.
CANNON BEACH, 3 nights
DAYS 5 and 6 |
MOUNT RAINIER
We’ll make one last early morning excursion to Ecola State
Park for vistas of the sea-stacks to the south, then north to
Astoria and shots of the bridge spanning the mouth of the
Columbia River. The bridge is the longest, continuous-truss
bridge in the world at 1,232 feet long. We’ll then
follow the river eastwards stopping for the occasional vista.
On north then east to make our first visit to Mt. St. Helens
from the west side. We’ll view the excellent visitor center
multi-media about the tumultuous 1980 event and compose images
of the devastation before continuing north to Mt. Rainier for
two nights. Late light on the mountain is scheduled.
On day 6 a dawn trek above the lodge is a must. The Skyline
Trail will yield many a wild flower and Black Tail Deer, plus
exquisite landscapes. There’ll be more as we explore the
mountain during the remainder of the day from the van with a
visit to the east side planned. Mt. Rainier is
Washington's highest peak at 14,410'.
MT. RAINIER, 2 nights
DAY 7 |
MOUNT ST. HELENS
Our dawn shot will be the mountain from Reflection Lake, and
after returning to the lodge for breakfast we’ll go south
toward Mount St. Helens. We’ll shoot as we go, and following
supper, we’ll be high on windy Ridge for the late on the
mountain. Windy Ridge is a great place to be in respect of the
undisturbed devastation and proximity to the peak.
MORTON, 1 night
DAY 8 |
MOUNT ST. HELENS
Early light at Mount St. Helens then more photography around
the mountain as we move south toward Portland. The afternoon
will give us the option of returning to the Columbia Gorge if
the light wasn’t favorable on day one, but whatever happens
we’ll be recording quality images wherever we go.
Supper in Portland tonight.
PORTLAND, 1 night
DAY
9 | Flights home
Morning flights home
from Portland this morning
Photographer/Leader
John Baker
This above itinerary is copyrighted by John T. Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images.com,
and authorization is NOT granted to business entities for professional use of said material.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FEES
TRIP COST: $TBD per person, double occupancy [land only]
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 14% of the
trip cost
SMALL
GROUP SUPPLEMENT:
For groups of 3 only: Add 10% of the trip cost above.
For 1 and 2-person ‘groups’ only, the rate is negotiable.
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST:
The following items are included in the trip cost: personalized photography instruction throughout the trip by John; all accommodations; all breakfasts; on-vehicle
snacks and bottled water; all ground transportation; airport
transfers on the first and last days of the trip only; entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions’; and following the trip, field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, and a disc containing images of clients 'in action' on the trip.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: The costs for these items are
the responsibility of each participant: airfare; travel costs
between your home and the gateway airport and return; any
transportation or travel costs incurred prior to or after the tour’s
inclusive dates; pre-tour and/or post-tour accommodation; lunches and
dinners; alcoholic beverages; entrance fees or costs related to
optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary or a part
of the trip; excess baggage charges; medical costs; personal items;
incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as internet
access, phone calls or laundry; baggage and/or travel insurance;
passport or visa expenses; and airport departure taxes.
ENROLLMENT
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