Day one of DLWS CApe Cod and we just had to visit a beach to capture that classic Cape Cod look…long stretches of sand and grasses dotted with drift fences.  I had black and white in mind when I headed out to the beach.  It was just a matter of finding the right composition and a little bit of post processing in the digital darkroom.  This is just one of the many techniques we teach at DLWS.  As an added bonus to our great week, Scott Kelby arrived in the middle of the night to join us for some great shooting.  He is just finishing an outstanding presentation of his new book: “Adobe Photoshop CS3, The Seven Point System”  Well, it’s time to call it a night.  Tomorrow is a very busy day.

Image captured with Nikon D2Xs, AF-S 12-24mm on Lexar Digital Film

We were up and out at o’dark thirty this morining in order to be in place for sunrise at Cape Cod Lighthouse. Just before the sun rose, the sky began to glow with this soft, warm light…the light hit the lighthouse…click!  This is just one of the gorgeous locations we will be visiting with our participants next week.

Image captured with Nikon D2Xs, AF-S 17-55mm on Lexar Digital Film

The gang has moved on to Cape Cod for our next DLWS.  It was a scouting day and did we ever find some great locations.  There are miles of dunes and beaches, lighthouses, quaint harbors and much more.  We can hardly wait to share our new discoveries with the participants next week.  Stay tuned as once again Moose, Josh, Kevin and I blog our adventures of the final DLWS of the year.

Image captured with Nikon D2Xs, 10.5mm fisheye on Lexar Digital Film

Whew, what an amazing week!  I can’t believe it’s over already.  We always end DLWS with the participants slide show where we view their work from the week.  I was completely blown away by the variety and quality of images.  It makes me want to stay and photograph some more.  However, we are now on our way to Cape Cod for our last DLWS of the 2007 season.  I’m looking forward to meeting new people and finding wonderful new locations to share with them.

Both images captured with Nikon D2Xs, AF-S 70-200mm VR on Lexar Digial Film

What an amazing first day of DLWS Maine! We have a terrific group of folks (25% of  the participants are alumni with at least one other DLWS under their belt) who are so eager to learn and have a great time.  We started our day at Jordan Pond where the fall colors are turning very nicely. The wet and overcast day helped to bring out the rich colors in the rocks and the trees. High noon was very successful with lot’s of eager questions and looking over everyone’s shoulders there are some very nice images right out of the gate.

Image captured on D2Xs, AF-S 17-55mm on Lexar 8gb 300X CF card

This afternoon we went to the town of Bernard where everyone photographed the harbor, the weathered docks and boathouse as well as all the great details. I enjoyed working the details with several participants. We finished up the night laughing and enjoying each others company over a delicious lobster dinner at Thurston’s. It’s all good!

Be sure to check out Moose, Josh and Kevin’s blogs for more great DLWS Maine images!!!

Image captured on D2Xs, AF-S 70-200mm on Lexar 8gb 300X CF card