July 7th, 2008 - July 13th, 2008

Crested Butte, Colorado

Instructed by Mark S. Johnson, Charles Needle

Mark Johnson and Charles Needle proudly present The Wildflowers of Crested Butte.

Designated as the "Wildflower Capital of Colorado" by the State Legislature in 1989, Crested Butte is a charming mountain town nestled in a verdant valley surrounded by majestic, snow-capped mountains, cool alpine lakes, dense aspen forests, and meadows carpeted with a grand display of dazzling wildflowers. Because of its unique location - 8,885 feet high in the south central Rocky Mountains of Colorado - this century-old mining town offers brilliant botanical displays in incredible abundance each summer.

We'll be there during the annual Crested Butte Wildflower Festival when a profusion of pastoral blossoms are peaking. By changing elevation, we'll discover a breathtaking variety of flowering plants - including yellow and red Columbine, Indian Paintbrush, Lupines, Fireweed and Mules Ear. Colorful Victorian houses, quaint hanging-basket wildflower displays, and historic narrow alleys with preserved false building fronts adorn the town of Crested Butte, where we'll spend time exploring and capturing images.

With a combined 15 years of teaching experience, Mark and Charles will guide you with exuberant, personalized attention both in the field and classroom, sharing creative image-making techniques that will inspire you to develop your personal vision, expand your photographic horizons, and create images previously unimaginable. In addition to field instruction, you will experience digital darkroom classroom lectures and supportive image evaluations. Field instruction emphasizes creative macro, impressionistic flower, architectural detail, and wide-angle grand scenic photography. Classroom instruction features color correction and image blending techniques. This is a digital capture and darkroom workshop which permits students to capture images at first light and begin experimenting with them in the classroom shortly thereafter.

Tuition: $1250.00

Early Registration by Feb. 8, 2008 ($1350 after Feb. 8, 2008).

To Register:
A $250 deposit check is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due by April 8, 2008. Please make checks payable to "Charles Needle Photography" at 3581 Schooner Ridge Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30005-4289. Prepaid fees are refundable, minus a $200 processing fee. We apologize, no refunds after April 8, 2008.

Accommodations:
The newly renovated Grand Lodge Crested Butte is located in Mt. Crested Butte, a mountaintop ski resort just three short miles from historic Crested Butte. A block of rooms is reserved at a discounted rate. Call 1-888-443-6715 and mention that you are with the "Charles Needle & Mark S. Johnson Photography workshop."

Getting There:
Daily flights into Gunnison-Crested Butte or Denver International (DIA) airports are available. Crested Butte is an easy 30-minute drive from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport and just under five hours from DIA. Please do not book your airfare before Feb. 22, 2008.

Who Should Attend:
We invite those with a working knowledge of 35mm SLR camera operation and a basic understanding of Photoshop. Participants should bring a laptop running Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3.

If you have any questions, or to learn more about Charles and Mark:
www.charlesneedlephoto.com, Email Charles, 770-752-8566
www.msjphotography.com, E-mail Mark

Please Note:
This is a "Friend of RV" workshop listing. This workshop is not eligible for Radiant Vista specific discounts or credits.