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Bisti Moonrise Digital Expeditions Policy and
Guidelines
Shoot surreal Hoodoos. Hoodoo - seems such a strange name! Yet, when you see a water-cut hoodoo, it's
really only a hard, eroded sandstone remnant capping a softer shale base. But, given orientation, lighting, and
composition, a hoodoo becomes one of nature's most evocative, artistic
creations. At Magic Hour, near sunrise or sunset,
such surreal qualities become highly dramatic in Come, hike and shoot an amazing, pristine wilderness area as if
you were trekking Mars! Two tours reach out to Advanced and Intermediate
Photographers. Bisti Moonrise Expeditions
Large, swiftly rising harvest moons create
fantasy moments when posed against strong foreground Hoodoos near sunset. GPS moon positioning relative to
hoodoos is important for set up and composition of spectacular Moonrise shots. We’ll show you exactly how to do it! Bisti Digital Photographers enjoy trekking the Bisti
wilderness, looking for a The Bisti's Hoodoos invite your
creative imagination, providing an environment where each participant seems to
see a different, alluring form and invites your camera's eye. 2009 Bisti Moonrise Schedules Date Moonrise Sunset March
9-10# 1834* 1914 -
- April
8-9# 1908 1940 - - May 7# 1905
2004 -
- May 8-9
(nite^) 1905 2004 0606 0612 *24 Hour time ^In May, since we'll
probably get back to the vehicle about 9 p.m., and I've got to be back on site
and set up in predawn before 6 a.m., I'll probably camp in a tent near the
site. Otherwise, its 1 hour of driving, up at 0400, and 1 hour back to the
site, before tramping in and setting up. #In March and April, we
can stay overnight in Suggested Equipment List Sturdy Tripod, Panoramic Head, Digital Camera, Wide Angle Lens,
Telephoto Lens 200mm, Cable Release or Wireless Remote or more! Extra media cards and Camera
battery charger. Zip lock bags come in handy for stuff during rain or
sandy conditions. GPS (optional). Laptop handy for storage
and quick Lightroom evaluation of daily shoot. Also from Dry, Hat, Sunscreen, Layered clothing, Gloves, Water
bottle(s), Rain coat, Boots (Ankle High Preferred), Flashlight, Head Light
(Energizer). Food The Bisti is 35 miles south of However, the Region Inn has a restaurant and bed - breakfast bar
with cereal, fruit, and pancakes (make your own)! Incidentals Joe will bring Really Right Stuff pano equipment and show how it
all works. He uses a LowePro camera backpack that
also holds several additional items for short hikes, such as a sack lunch and
water. The longest hike planned would be ~ 2.5 miles one way if we decide
to explore (5-6 miles round trip). However, most shooting will be within 1.5
miles of parking. Remember, you are shooting off road, without trails, and no water in
a dusty, treeless wilderness – just your compositional eye, GPS, and guide to
rely on. Do you have a good sense of
direction? Are you used to safely
trekking in the dark? Do you have an
independent light source to aid that trek?
Could you find your way back to transportation in unfamiliar terrain? If you have a GPS, can you return after dark using
its bread crumb capability? Are your knees and hips capable of 6 miles of sustained trek under
pack at 6000’? In the unfortunate case of an accident, your guide may have to
hike out, contact Red Cross, get help.
Such expenses will be born by client, not guide (see Indemnity Clause
below)! Traveler’s Insurance We strongly suggest you carry travelers insurance in case of
accident, lost gear, cancellations due to weather, or other unforeseen
conditions. Remember, the Bisti is
wilderness, no cell phones work, and rescue, should there be an accident, is rather
difficult. Bisti Digital Expeditions is not
financially responsible for items mentioned above nor
any other such items which happen as a result of a tour. Indemnity Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Owner of and from any
and all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, damage, lawsuits, judgments,
including attorneys' fees and costs, to the extent caused by or arising out of
or relating to the work for the Client. In no event shall the maximum liability
hereunder exceed the sum of $ 1.00 US. Tour Guide Your Tour Leader, Joe also teaches wilderness travel workflow using Lightroom 2 and
Photoshop CS3. At day’s end, he has
processed all photos, digitally enhanced keepers, and prepared those images he
feels suitable for competition. Tour Fees Tour guide charges $200/day per person. Expenses
will be split between several clients. A $250 deposit reserves your slot;
final payments are due 30 days prior to departure. Client
is responsible for personal transportation, lodging, and food. Client will carry all personal gear and
food during treks. Payment is in the form of Check for Chopawamsic LLC 12200 Montgomery, F205 Bisti Digital Expeditions, a subsidiary of
Chopawamsic LLC, provides photographers opportunities to create unique,
award-winning portfolios of off-world imagery. ©2006-2009,
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