Caddo Lake November 2023 Tour
November 6-10, 2023
Panoramic cypress on Caddo Lake.
Limited to 4 participants
Wait list now in effect - please contact me by e-mail for details
Join me for a fun filled and exciting photographic adventure to Caddo Lake in Northeast Texas and Northwest Louisiana. The second week of November is usually a great time to catch fall color in the cypress groves, and we will have time to explore the area and make memorable images.
This expedition will offer a variety of photographic experiences. We will meet on the evening of the 5th for orientation and equipment review. On the morning of the 6th and 7th we will be on a pontoon boat with Patrick Collins at the helm. Patrick lives there and knows the area like the inside of his own house. He will take us to areas that may be more difficult to reach by kayak. And that leads to …..
Yes, we will photograph from kayak for much of our time. Fret not. If you have never been in a flat-water fishing kayak they are not the tippy white water boats you may have seen or been in. A close friend, age 64, who had never been in one was ready to rock and roll with less than 30 minutes of coaching. You can do it to. To be sure there are a few things to know and that will be covered well before the trip as well as on-site so that you are prepared for the experience.
Caddo Lake State Park has a marvelous fishing-type pier extending into the Mill Pond and has room for many photographers. There are numerous compositions from the pier in several lighting conditions. This is an opportunity to use your tripod on this trip. We will go there on a morning when the forecast is favorable and return as an option at any time the group chooses.
Please note: most of your images will be made hand-held.
Fear not, modern image stabilization and high ISO sensor performance work perfectly for this application.
A large home that can accommodate all of us has been reserved. there is the potential to launch from the backyard for some outings.
Morning comes early, so there will not be much activity after dinner. Morning light is best here, with good chances of mist and fog on several days of the trip. The afternoon light is more static, though good skies are always possible. Plan on a morning session ending in time for breakfast. You will need sleep so a good nap sometime will be an option. There will be time for image critiques and Photoshop sessions that ordinarily would not happen during a full-on dawn ‘til dark field workshop.
Getting There:
By air: 1) Fly to Shreveport, LA rent a car and drive less than one hour to your lodging of choice. 2) Fly to Dallas which has much better air connections at the expense of a longer, 2 ½ hour drive. DFW flights are often less expensive. Alternatively, drive there, bringing your kayak if you have one. I will have a boat trailer, so if you have a boat and are local to Knoxville, I would be able to take it for you.
Expenses:
Approximately $50/day for kayak rental.
Patricks’ cruise is currently at $250 per outing. This is to be divided equally amongst those on the boat, so will depend on the number of us participating.
Tuition for the 5 days is set at $1250.00 with a $100 discount offered to all alumni from any of my workshops.
Deposit of $250.00 due by June 1st with balance due 30 days out.