Nature Photography Clinic- Fall Foliage

About Chris Becea, Photography Clinic Naturalist: Chris's professional career continues with his local photography business, Morning Light Photography. Starting from a young age his love of the outdoors soon found him capturing nature and wildlife images as his passion continued to grow, he chose to pursue a career in photography majoring in photography with a B.A. in Fine Arts. Having over 35 years of professional work as a portrait, fine art, food, nature, and family photographer- Chris brings an exceptional passion for the outdoors and teaching experience to this unique clinic where you can learn about the ecology that inspires your photographs!

AGES 16+

Meeting time/location 

Meet 8:45 AM at the US Forest Service Office 

925 Weiss Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487

We will arrange a carpool and caravan out to the trailhead leaving at 9:00 AM arrival at the site should be about 9:20 am, we will return to the trailhead around 11:00 AM which is only a few miles away from downtown.

Our destination will be Dry Lake area likely Fiddlehead Trail, up on Buffalo Pass.

DURATION AND DIFFICULTY OF HIKE: Gently paced with opportunities to stop and talk about interesting things along the trail and work with camera's, dress to be standing still more than hiking.

What to wear: Dress for the weather (current and future) and dress in layers! Many people like to wear long pants/sleeves to protect themselves from the sun, dirt, and things that might make you itchy (mosquitos, etc.). Avoid cotton when you’re able to and go with a synthetic material or wool. Also remember to wear sturdy hiking shoes, good socks, a cool sun hat, and sunscreen!

What to bring in your day pack: 2 Water bottles, snacks, sunscreen, extra layers (long sleeve shirt, fleece) and also bring your waterproof jacket- weather changes quickly, make sure to come for cooler/wet weather

• Must bring your own camera, tripod recommended but not necessary.  Geared toward DSLR; any camera welcome!
• Something to kneel on might be nice (such as a small tarp, foam matt, garden kneelers).

Have any questions or concerns? Email Lexi Stine at Lexi@yampatika.org or call our office (970) 871-9151

REFUNDS-

If you are registered and feel ill, have been placed under quarantine or have any reason to believe you have been in contact with covid-19:

• Please call before the program starts & leave a voicemail to let us know- do not attend the program, we will issue a full refund.
• If you do not call and do not show up we will not issue a refund.

Non-illness related REFUND POLICY