Albion Basin Photowalk August 1

by Ann Torrence



I will be leading a dawn Photowalk at Albion Basin on August 1. My plan is to meet at the Catherine Pass parking area at 5:15 am. (Yes, you read that right.)

Nautical twilight is when we need to be working out compositions, to be ready for things to start to color up by civil twilight. If you want to do a wide angle composition, it can take a while to find just the right foreground, and we will have to work together to stay out of each other's shots.

Nautical Twilight: 5:15am
Civil Twilight: 5:53am
Sunrise: 6:23am

Then after sunrise, as the sun races across the valley, you can track with it to do flower portraits, or trundle up toward Secret Lake (about a 1 mile hike). Possibility to see moose, perhaps closer than you'd like.

On the bright side, a 5:15 launch means we won't have to deal with traffic at the entry point.

For discussion and last minute information, see the Flickr discussion.

Video Wrap-Up: 2009 SLC Worldwide Photowalk

A large group of us enjoyed the Photowalking Utah participation in the 2009 Worldwide Photowalk. Thanks to Rich Legg and Nicole Young for heading up the two events. I was able to be a part of the morning edition in downtown Salt Lake City and thoroughly enjoyed visiting with friends, meeting new people, and even snapping a photo or two.

It had been some time since we did any video wrap up from a Photowalking Utah event, so I volunteered to take some video with my 5D Mark II and put together a short wrap-up. Though the 5D worked great, it reminds me why it is better suited for set shots, preferably on a tripod. Despite the shaky footage as I walked around, hopefully you'll enjoy revisiting the fun event.

Video and post by Jeremy Hall, reprinted from WhatsGottaStay.com.

2nd Annual WorldWide Photowalk - Tomorrow

by Rich Legg (reprinted from leggnet.com)

Here's the last minute reminder about tomorrow's Worldwide Photowalk. There are over 900 simultaneous walks happening worldwide with over 30,000 registered photographers participating.

Locally (Salt Lake County, Utah) our two events filled up weeks ago to the capacity 50 "official" participants per outing. We are not discouraging anyone else who would like to join us, however - so please come along.

#1 - 9:00 AM - Downtown Salt Lake City

This morning 'walk being led by Nicole Young will begin at 9:00 am at the Boston Building (350 S. Main Street). The group will take a leisurely stroll around downtown Salt Lake City photographing the buildings, people, etc. Since parking might be a bit of an issue, many of us are riding UTA Trax to the location (get off at Galivan Center stop). The train leaving Sandy at 7:54 am promises to have at least a few photographers on it :)

#2 - 6:00 PM - Jordan River Parkway (West Jordan)

This eventing 'walk being led by me will begin at 6:00 pm at the Jordan River Parkway parking lot located at 1000 W 7000 South in West Jordan. The group will take an evening walk on the Jordan River Parkway trail. Not being much of a nature photographer myself, I'm anxious to see what everyone captures on the trail. Macro lenses would be a nice addition to bring along for those that have them.

For those coming, please make a note of my Google Voice telephone number in case you need to get in touch with me (lost, late, tired, bored, etc.): (435) 227-LEGG (5355) - Catchy number eh?

The weather looks like it is going to cooperate and I am anxious to meet the many new faces along with seeing all my current friends.

See y'all tomorrow!!

Worldwide Photowalk SLC Press Release

Download a PDF of the release here