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updated Thursday the 17th of July, 2008
GATEWAY
CITY: Spokane,
Washington [GEG] | ARRIVAL WINDOW: 10 a.m. to
12 noon
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Palouse
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OUTLINE: Harvest time in
America’s photogenic breadbasket. If you didn't know where the
Palouse was until a few moments ago, you’re not alone! It is of
Gallic origin due to the French fur trappers who gave the region
it's name. The terrain itself is deep rolling soil . . . ideal
growing conditions, and why a majority of the USA's grain is
grown here. Old barns sit atop the landscape in hidden nooks and
crannies, while flowing lines and flying chaff complement the
harvesting shots. We’ll be out at dawn and dusk as always.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL
<> It is recommended, but not imperative, that you arrive a day early to be fresh and on time for the trip!
<> Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish.
<> A late flight arrival on day 1 of the trip might entail you having to find your own way to the first hotel, if not close to the airport.
<> Please note that the ending date of the trip is the day of your departure flight. Please arrange your flights accordingly.
Clients from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australasia should depart their home country a day or two prior to Day 1, so that the commencement of this photography tour isn't missed.
DAY 1
| Arrive PALOUSE COUNTRY
Your
midday flights into Spokane, Washington will be met by
myself, John,
and following lunch we'll make a slow-boat loop trip on our drive
southwards taking pictures as we go, and check into our hotel. After a short break to
recoup from your journeys, we'll head back out and explore a
few of the lanes that will be our staple for the next few
days. After dinner, and if we're done with the days'
photography, we'll have a photo critique which will include
Palouse images from previous trips.
The PALOUSE, 4 nights
DAYS 2, 3, and
4 |
The PALOUSE
Maybe the magazine icon National Geographic said it
best in it's June 1982 edition, when titling its' Palouse
feature thus: "A Paradise Called The Palouse".
Derived from the French word 'Pelouse," meaning lawn and
green, it is most certainly a veritable carpet of rolling
hills. Pleasing to the eye yes, but even more so to the
photographic eye.
From our base in the heart of the Palouse Country we will take loop
trips down rarely traveled back roads shooting old barns,
combines tossing chaff about, patterns in the fields, grain bin
symmetry, and chatting with farmers. The early and late
light is particularly pleasing here, especially from Steptoe
Butte.
DAY 5 | To SPOKANE
More
rolling hills, patterns, and barns of the Palouse throughout the day, except that we
shall overnight in Spokane to position ourselves for flights
home in the morning. After late afternoon check-in and dinner
downtown, we'll do 'photo stroll-about' in Riverfront Park to
photograph the Spokane Falls on the Spokane River; the standard
Spokane view of flowers, river, and clock tower; and the giant
'radio flyer' truck.
SPOKANE, 1 night
DAY 6
| Flights home
After breakfast I'll get you to the airport in good time for your
flights home.
Trip Leader:
John Baker
This
itinerary is © John Baker, Travel Images,
and is not to be copied by business entities for their own
professional use.
PHOTO TOUR FEES
PRICE:
$TBD per person double occupancy
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $TBD
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GROUP SUPPLEMENT:
Only applicable to groups of less than 6.
For 5 photo travelers the Small-Group Supplement is $160 per person
For 4 photo travelers the Small-Group Supplement is $320 per person
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