This is a heads up to photographers that might be planning a visit to Boardman, Oregon to photograph the poplar tree farm.

This past spring I was on a two week photo tour which included Washington State and Oregon. A friend that joined me wanted to spend some time photographing the popular, poplar tree farm seen along Interstate 84 in Boardman, Oregon. I’d seen and photographed this location a few times in the fall but not earlier in the year. I was certain I knew exactly where this place was but drove past it twice as everything looked entirely different than just six months earlier.

Finally, after stopping at the mill office where you must go to get permission to be on the property, I found out that the trees were all being clear-cut and replaced as a dairy and potato farm. MANY of the trees had already been removed at that time and so by this fall you may not have many if any left. I know it will take a few years for all to be of a size to cut but just thought I’d post this so you’d not be surprised.  Here’s more information if interested.

Let me and others know what you’ve found if you’re from the area or after your autumn visit. Happy shooting!

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Park City Utah Fall Photo Tours

with David C. Schultz

Autumn in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains here in Utah offer spectacular photo opportunities and with long time local photographer David C Schultz as your guide you’re sure to come back with wonderful memories as well as images worthy of hanging on your wall. Fall colors have already started to appear on the mountainsides so if you’re planning a visit to the Park City, Utah area and are looking for either a guide or personalized photography lessons please contact us early to reserve your spot.

Park City Utah Fall Photo Tours are a great option for experiencing the best  autumn colors which can start in early September here in the Wasatch Mountains. This is our busiest times of year for our our tours which are now offered year-round.  We offer 1/2 day private to semi-private lessons in the back-country with each lesson geared towards the skills you feel you need help on. Perhaps you’d just like to get out of town and explore the surrounding mountains and the Park City Utah Autumn Photography Tours can be arranged with that in mind too. Southern Utah, including photo tours in Capitol Reef National Park or Bryce and Zion are other possibilities you might consider and the contrast between the fall foliage combined with the dramatic sandstone formations are a sight to be experienced by anyone interested in landscape photography.

More information may be seen at this link but the basic cost is $400 for one person and $100 for each additional participant. We typically start in the Heber Valley which is a short 20 minute drive from Park City. Pick-up in Park City may also be arranged for an additional $40 round-trip.

We also offer private photography guide options and photo tours in several other locations in the western United States and regions beyond. If you’re interested in a private photography guide, possibly with instructions please contact us with your ideas and questions. All the arrangements can be made for you and the base price is $900 per day plus expenses such as lodging, meals and fuel. Let us know how we can help!

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Grand Teton National Park Autumn Photo Tour

It’s hard to select a favorite time of year to explore and photograph Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming but autumn would have to be a top contended for that title. Along with the beautiful landscape, made even more dramatic by the fall colors, the wildlife in and around the Park are more active and make for a great addition to the abundant photo opportunities.

We’ve just added a smaller group size Grand Teton Photography Tour with a limit of 4 participants starting on September 14th ending Sept. 18th with 4 nights lodging at the rustic Heart Six Guest Ranch.  At the Ranch you’ll also have the chance to photograph the daily horse round-up each morning along with their release back to pasture later in the day. An optional 1/2 day trail ride is also offered. The dates for the Autumn in Grand Teton National Park Photo Tour are September 14th – 18th, 2015

Again, this is a very small group and only 3 spots remain. Click Here for more details or to reserve your spot. Call or email if you require further assistance. 435-640-9220

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Sunrise on Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah.

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Mount Shuksan and the appropriately named Picture Lake in the North Cascades of Washington State captured on a beautiful autumn day. Perfect light,autumn colors and and what a view!

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