The Great Sand Dunes area is well known for it's amazing night dark skies. Bring your own SLR camera for a photography workshop at Rustic Rook Resort with professional landscape photographer James Michael Sibert.
8:30pm - Meet at the lobby tent with your SLR camera, tripod and memory card(s). Your instructor will start with a general overview of the typical settings you will want to use on your camera to capture the optimal night sky pictures. After that Individual assistance will be give as needed to account for different types of cameras.
The milkyway should be in a great position by 10pm. Rustic Rook has several old rustic buildings on a section of the property that's off limits to general guests, but is an excellent back drop for night sky photography. It also features a flowing artesian well near the buildings.
What to bring: Camera, tripod, memory card(s), mosquito spray, layered clothing (temperatures will very), a head lamp/flash light, eye protection (in case sand is blowing), extra batteries for your camera and comfortable shoes for walking.
to sign up for the event please contact Rustic Rook at (719) 270-1356 or email info@rusticrookresort.com
$110/person - Min. 4 people - max 10 people.
If class fills up additional class on the 18th will be scheduled.