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I have over 20,000 images in my online galleries which are available for prints or licensing taken all across the United States.

Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos.

Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group.

All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of 5 participants and will be held with a minimum of only 2.

If you are looking for a great opportunity to get personal individual instruction I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a great way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance.

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January 10, 2025Taiban Church January 2025 Free Wallpaper   Taiban Presbyterian Church is Taiban’s sole church and the only surviving “public” building in the community. It is reflective of the spiritual and community life Of Taiban between 1908 and 1936. Built in 1908 by local labor using what are thought to have been standardized plans. the church is an excellent example of late and early 20 h century rural vernacular church architecture in the western United States. The unincorporated community of Taiban, population 8, in is in the northeastern portion Of De Baca County in east central New Mexico, about 14 miles east of Ft. Sumner. Image is 1920 x 1080 pixels Free Wallpaper Image I will be offering one of my images as a free desktop wallpaper for your computer each month. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to travel our great country and. take them. How to Set Your Wallpaper or Background Picture The downloaded file will be a compressed ZIP file, which will need to be decompressed before you can use it. Windows 10 To unzip the file in Windows 10 Open File Explorer and find the zipped folder. To unzip the entire folder, right-click (or press and hold) it, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions. To unzip a single file or folder, double-click the zipped folder to open it. Then, drag or copy the item from the zipped folder to a new location. To change your background image in Windows 10 Select the Start    button, then select Settings  > Personalization  to choose a picture worthy of gracing your desktop background, and to change the accent color for Start, the taskbar, and other items. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them. In Background, select a picture or solid color, or create a slideshow of pictures. Mac To unzip the contents, follow these steps: Click the Unzip button. From the drop down menu, choose to unzip your files to this Mac, iCloud Drive, Dropbox or Google Drive. A “Finder style” window will open. … Choose to unzip the Entire Zip file or Selected Items. … Another option is to click the New Folder button. Here’s how you can change your Desktop picture on a Mac From the Desktop, choose Apple→System Preferences. The System Preferences window appears. … Click the Desktop & Screen Saver icon. The Desktop & Screen Saver Preferences pane appears. Click a folder in the column on the left and then click a picture in the area on the right. Previous Free Wallpaper Images All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]
January 10, 2025Oklahoma – Texas Route 66  Photo Workshop June 2 – 5, 2025 Maximum of 8 participants Join me for a photography tour and workshop on Route 66 across Oklahoma and Texas.  The trip will be 4 days and 3 nights and travel over 500 miles of history.  We will have time to stop and photograph many locations bypassed by other Route 66 Photo Workshops and Tours, since we will only travel a little over 130 miles per day on average. I have been traveling and photographing Route 66 for the past 15 years, taken over 40,000 images, and have discovered many great photo locations to share with you.  This trip will cover many of the great icons of the road, along with Ghost Towns, old gas stations, diners, and architecture of the past, either beautifully preserved or in near total ruins.  The trip is about “Americana” and living the history of the Mainstreet of America. Our trip will begin in Oklahoma City (More precisely Arcadia OK at the Round Barn)  We will travel through Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle on Route 66 to our final destination of Tucumcari New Mexico. I provided the photography for the book “Route 66: Ghost Towns and Roadside Relics”. A new release of the book in paperback was released November 2023 and I will include a signed copy of the book to all registered attendees.       Route 66 History U.S. Route 66,  also known as the Will Rogers Highway, the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, was one of the original highways within the U.S. Highway System. US 66 was established on November 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. The highway, which became one of the most famous roads in America, originally ran from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before ending at Santa Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles. It was recognized in popular culture by both the hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66” and the Route 66 television show in the 1960s. US 66 served as a major path for those who migrated west, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and the road supported the economies of the communities through which it passed. People doing business along the route became prosperous due to the growing popularity of the highway, and those same people later fought to keep the highway alive in the face of the growing threat of being bypassed by the new Interstate Highway System. US 66 underwent many improvements and realignments over its lifetime, and it was officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985, after it had been replaced in its entirety by segments of the Interstate Highway System. Traffic grew on the highway because of the geography through which it passed. Much of the highway was essentially flat and this made the highway a popular truck route. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s saw many farming families, mainly from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas, heading west for agricultural jobs in California. US 66 became the main road of travel for these people, often derogatorily called “Okies” or “Arkies.” And during the Depression, it gave some relief to communities located on the highway. The route passed through numerous small towns and, with the growing traffic on the highway, helped create the rise of mom-and-pop businesses, such as service stations, restaurants, and motor courts, all readily accessible to passing motorists. Much of the early highway, like all the other early highways, was gravel or graded dirt. Due to the efforts of the U.S. Highway 66 Association, US 66 became the first highway to be completely paved in 1938. Several places were dangerous: more than one part of the highway was nicknamed “Bloody 66” and gradually work was done to realign these segments to remove dangerous curves. However, one section through the Black Mountains outside Oatman, Arizona, was fraught with hairpin turns and was the steepest along the entire route, so much so that some early travelers, too frightened at the prospect of driving such a potentially dangerous road, hired locals to navigate the winding grade. The section remained as US 66 until 1953 and is still open to traffic today as the Oatman Highway. Despite such hazards in some areas, US 66 continued to be a popular route. Workshop Itinerary Monday June 2 We will meet at the Round Barn in Arcadia Oklahoma at 2:00 pm located at 107 OK-66, Arcadia, OK 73007.  We will tour the barn and take photos and explore other locations in Arcadia before exploring Oklahoma City where we will spend our first night. Tuesday June 3 We will make our way across oklahoma to Amarillo Texas  where we will spend our 2nd night.  This will be a great place to get a free steak (If you can eat it all). Wednesday June 4 From Amarillo Texas we will travel Route 66 to Amarillo Texas for our final night.  I would recommend the Blue Swallow Motel if want want to experience a great retro motel experience but be sure to book very well in advance Thursday June 5 Breakfast and a final review before ending the workshop. Cost $1295 per participant. The workshop fee includes all lectures, fieldwork and critiques of your images during our  sessions.  This is a photography workshop, not just a photo tour, my goal is provide as much personal hands on help as possible.  I will check with each participant to see how you are doing and if you need help,  if you wish for assistance let me know, if not just let me know, and you will be free to shoot on your own. Instruction will be provided on an individual basis to learn how to capture birds in flight or any other assistance needed. Lodging Lodging is not included in the workshop fee.   We will spend  each night in a different location and you will need to make your own hotel arrangements. My philosophy on lodging and meals is that by not including them in the workshop each participant is free to choose their own level of accommodation and choice of meals.  I have some participants stay in high end motels, while others prefer camping or RV’s. Monday June 2 in Oklahoma City Tuesday June 3 in Amarillo Texas Wednesday June 4 in Tucumcari New Mexico Transportation During Workshop We do not provide transportation on workshops, you can bring your classic corvette to cruise Route 66 in style (or any other car), or choose to carpool with  other participants for the workshop.    This helps to keep down the number of vehicles on the road and to keep parking simpler, as well as the opportunity to make friends with the other participants.  If you are riding with others, you are expected to compensate the driver for expenses. Arrangements may be made to travel with me leaving from Fort Smith AR, please contact me if you are interested. Meals Meals, drinks, and snacks are not provided, and are the responsibility of the participant. We will try to eat as a group at classic Route 66 Diners, but you are free to do as you wish. Instruction This is not only an opportunity for fantastic photos, but there will be a great deal of photographic instruction no matter what your experience level.  Instruction will be provided both as group and one on one in the field with the subject matter at hand. Some of the techniques we will cover will include: Maximizing sharpness in your images Basic  exposure and camera operation Seeing the light Composition HDR – capture the full range of light Long exposure photography Possible Photo Subjects Abandoned Buildings Historic Bridges Classic Cars and Trucks Diners and Cafe’s Service Stations Hotels and Motels Landscapes Murals Neon Signs The Road Ghost Towns Night Photography   Equipment Needed To get the most from the workshop you should have a Digital Single Lens Reflex  (DSLR)  or mirrorless camera, tripod and an assortment of lenses.  That being said, it is the photographer not the camera that makes the photo.  There are many opportunities for landscape and wide angle shots,  come prepared to photograph a variety of situations.   Workshop Policies and Information About the Workshop Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available.  Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience.  Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention. Digital offers a number of benefits for learning photography including: Immediate feedback on exposure and composition Immediate critique from the instructor an other participants Ability to do reviews and projection Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data) Ability to manage work flow while still on location Group Size We keep our group size small, this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants. This workshop is limited to a maximum or 8 participants. Changes to the Itinerary In order to offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it.  This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather or other conditions beyond our control.  We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise. What is Not Included Transportation to and from the workshop and during the workshop, meals, vehicle entrance fees, incidental expenses, gratuities, and items of a personal nature. Health and Physical Considerations All participants should be in generally good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops and you will be responsible for carrying of your own equipment on location shoots.  If you are taking any medications be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop. If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop please contact me before registering. Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email,  postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question.  Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space.   A deposit of $300 is required to reserve your space, and full payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend. If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy:   We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop we will give full credit towards another workshop. If we are not able to fill your space we will issue 50% credit towards a future workshop.  If there are openings I will accept last minute registrations when possible. We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided. We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid, in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 14 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely matter due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation. Travel insurance is recommended if traveling long distances to attend. All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met or the workshop may be canceled, the minimum for this workshop is 2 participants. Liability Waiver All participants will be required to sigh a liability waiver before beginning a workshop.  We will not be liable for injury, accident or theft resulting from participation in our workshop program. Weather The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes.  Workshops will not be canceled and no refunds will be made due to weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. We will generally update everyone within a few days of the workshop so that they know what type of weather to expect. Trip Extensions We may be able to extend your trip in the area, if you would like more time and personal instruction.  Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop. Smoking We prefer that you do not smoke, however if you must please abide by the following guidelines.  Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants.   [...]
January 6, 2025Digital Infrared IR Photography Workshop July 18-20, 2025 This will be a hands on classroom and in the field photography workshop which will be based out Fort Smith Arkansas and is open to any level of photographer.  You do not need to have a Digital Infrared Camera for the workshop (I have 3 digital IR cameras which will be available for participants to use during the workshop), but you will want one by the time it is over. In this workshop you will learn what you need to know about digital IR photography, including information about getting a camera converted, which filter to use, what lens work best (some lenses will not work) for your camera, and how to get a proper exposure. During this unique workshop we will go through the complete process of creating fantastic digital infrared photos.  Infrared photography offers a tremendous opportunity to be creative and produce surreal images.  Infrared is a totally unique format of photography and requires some different approaches to shooting and post processing your images. IR cameras can be configured with different filters during the conversion process, which can yield different images, and then they can be processed differently for a variety of looks from a single image.   There is an entire new skill set to learn to process IR images, normally Lightroom can not handle the conversion of RAW files, they will turn very red or orange. We will set up custom camera calibration profiles for Adobe Lightroom so that the images can be properly  developed. During the post processing we will learn to process an image using “False Color” processing, converting to black and white, creative Digital Infrared post processing, and much more using Adobe Lightroom. On Saturday we will make a trip to Red Oak II in Carthage Missouri and spend the day taking infrared photos.  Red Oak II is my favorite place for IR photos due to the many different subjects that are ideal for IR photography. Red Oak II is the creation of artist Lowell Davis, who’s family had pioneered the town of Red Oak. After success as an artist, he started moving his old home town to his farm 32 miles away creating Red Oak II. Lowell now lives in what he considers his “Masterpiece” in the Belle Starr house where the famous outlaw was raised. Red Oak II is located a few miles Northeast of Carthage Missouri, just off Route 66.   Itinerary Friday  We will meet  at 1:00 pm for a classroom session to learn Digital Infrared Photography at my classroom followed by a photoshoot in historic downtown Fort Smith.  We will then go eat dinner and return to the classroom for follow up and review of the shoot. Saturday  Trip to Red Oak II for a full day on Infrared Photography.  We will leave from my classroom at 8:00 am and return late afternoon or evening. Sunday  We will meet at my classroom at 9:00 am.  and will be spending the day in the classroom learning how to process Infrared images in Adobe Lightroom Classic. We will create custom calibration profiles in order to process the IR images in Lightroom and learn to create dramatic black and white images and false color Infrared Images. The afternoon will be spent processing images from our trip to Red Oak II and answering any follow questions or issues. Workshop Policies and Information About the Workshop Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available.  Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience.  Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention. Digital offers a number of benefits for learning photography including: Immediate feedback on exposure and composition Immediate critique from the instructor an other participants Ability to do reviews and projection Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data) Ability to manage work flow while still on location What to Bring Digital IR Camera (if you don’t have one I have 3 that will be available for your use during the workshop) Tripod Computer with Adobe Lightroom Classic, Camera RAW, and Photoshop installed. Cost The full cost of the workshop is $795 per participant. Group Size We keep our group size small, this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 4 participants and a minimum of 1 participant. Changes to the Itinerary In order to offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it.  This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather or other conditions beyond our control.  We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise. Transportation During Workshop Transportation to the shoots and events during the workshop will be done by carpool. What is Not Included Transportation to and from the workshop, meals, vehicle entrance fees, incidental expenses, gratuities, and items of a personal nature. Meals We will take breaks for meals, and may go as a group to continue the discussion and learning, or you are free to go on your own. Lodging Lodging is not provided during the workshop. Health and Physical Considerations All participants should be in generally good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops and you will be responsible for carrying of your own equipment on location shoots.  If you are taking any medications be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop. My studio classroom is on a second floor with a narrow stairway. If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop please contact me before registering. Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email,  postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question.  Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space.   A deposit of $200 is required to reserve your space.  Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend.  All workshop require a minimum number of participants or they will be canceled. If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy:   We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason. In most cases we will apply fees to another workshop at our discretion.   Cancellation Policy In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid, in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 30 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely matter due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation. All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met or the workshop will be canceled. Liability Waiver All participants will be required to sigh a liability waiver before beginning a workshop.  We will not be liable for injury, accident or theft resulting from participation in our workshop program. Weather The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes.  Workshops will not be canceled and no refunds will be made due to weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. We will generally update everyone within a few days of the workshop so that they know what type of weather to expect. Trip Extensions We may be able to extend your trip in the area, if you would like more time and personal instruction.  Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop. Smoking We prefer that you do not smoke, however if you must please abide by the following guidelines.  Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants. Venue:   Greg Disch Photography Classroom   Venue Phone: 479-414-6889 Address: 611 North 5th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72901, United States [...]
December 30, 2024Caddo Lake Kayak Photography Workshop June 24-27, 2025 (limited to 4 participants) Experience the beauty of one of the largest Bald Cypress swamps in the world during the summer in this multi day Photography Workshop with Greg Disch. Caddo Lake is a unique photography destination. Bald cypress trees draped with Span­ish Moss tower over the maze of bayous, sloughs, lakes, and ponds known as Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou.   We will have stable fishing kayaks with room for camera gear and comfortable seats. Also included in the workshop will be a 3 hour Pontoon Boat Tour of Caddo Lake. During the workshop you will learn how to create a wide variety of images in this remarkable location with emphasis on composition and controlling extreme lighting conditions.  We will use a full selection of lenses to photograph everything from wide angle landscapes to long telephotos for abundant wildlife. We will have ample opportunity to photograph birds, one of the most difficult of subjects.  We will combine classroom instruction with time in the field putting our instruction to use.  After capturing the photo there will be classroom instruction to cover processing of images using Adobe Lightroom Classic. This is an exceptional location which can be described with many different terms; beautiful, unique, unlike any place, eerie, magical, mysterious, historical, intriguing, but most important “a paradise for photographers”. Caddo Lake is located between Marshall Texas, and Shreveport Louisiana in Uncertain, Texas.  The Texas side of the lake is the major swamp area while the Louisiana side is more open water. Caddo Lake (French: Lac Caddo) is a 25,400-acre lake and bayou (wetland) on the border between Texas and Louisiana. The lake is named after the Southeastern culture of Native Americans called Caddoans or Caddo, who lived in the area until their expulsion in the 19th century. It is an internationally protected wetland and includes one of the largest flooded cypress forests in the United States. According to Caddo legend, the lake was formed by the 1811–12 New Madrid earthquakes. There may be some truth to the legend, as Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee was formed by that earthquake. Most geologists feel the lake was formed, either gradually or catastrophically, by the “Great Raft”, a 100-mile log jam on the Red River in Louisiana, possibly by flooding the existing low-lying basin. Caddo Lake has been utilized by Native Americans for thousands of years, but substantial commercial development would only begin with invention of the steamboat and US annexation of Louisiana and Texas by treaty  in the 19th century. The cities of Port Caddo, Swanson’s Landing, and Jefferson in Texas, and Mooringsport in Louisiana, had thriving riverboat ports on the lake. Gradually as the log jams were removed in the lake and on the Red River by Captain Henry Miller Shreve and then by the Army Corps of Engineers, the lake changed shape and eventually fell over 10 feet, destroying the East Texas ports and their riverboat industry. Industry once again came to Caddo Lake with the discovery of oil beneath it. The world’s first overwater oil platform was completed in Caddo Lake in 1911. The Ferry Lake No. 1 was erected by Gulf Refining Company. The well bottomed out at 2,185 feet and produced 450 barrels per day. Wildlife inhabiting Caddo Lake includes owls, snakes, frogs, waterfowl, bobcats, river otters, beavers, eagles, and alligators. About the Workshop Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available.  Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience.  Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention. Digital offers several benefits for learning photography including: Immediate feedback on exposure and composition Immediate critique from the instructor and other participants Ability to do reviews and projection Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data) Ability to manage workflow while still on location Workshop Itinerary Changes to the Itinerary To offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it.  This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather, or other conditions beyond our control.  We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise. Proposed Itinerary During this workshop we will have a great deal of flexibility and optimize our time spent photographing with time processing and evaluating our images.  We may change the itinerary due to weather or wishes of the group. Tuesday:  We will meet at the Caddo Lake State Park entrance at 2pm and  spend the afternoon photographing from the shore and kayaking at Caddo Lake State Park. Wednesday and Thursday:  our day will start with a morning  photography session catching the cypress emerging from the mist in the early morning light.  We will spend the afternoon working on post processing and image evaluation before heading out for an evening sunset photo session. Friday June 27, 2025: will be our final morning kayak photography session followed by a brunch Q&A session. We will also have a 3 hour Pontoon Boat tour of the lake during the workshop.   Workshop Policies and Information Cost The workshop fee will be $1395.00 per participant. What is Included This is a teaching workshop not just a photo tour.  We will have classroom time for instruction, processing images, and critique your work. Workshop fees include full instruction and use of kayaks during the workshop.  Waterproof equipment cases will also be provided for use in the kayaks. What is Not Included Transportation to and from the workshop, lodging, meals, incidental expenses, gratuities, and items of a personal nature are not included. My philosophy on lodging and meals is that by not including them in the workshop each participant is free to choose their own level of accommodation and choice of meals.  I have some participants stay in high end motels or Air BnB’s, while others prefer camping or RV’s. Lodging Lodging is not included in the workshop fee. There is a wide variety of lodging options including many Air BnB’s and nightly rentals in and around Uncertain Texas, the Caddo Lake State Park with camping and cabins, and motels in Jefferson and Marshall Texas. Meals Meals, drinks, and snacks are not provided, and are the responsibility of the participant.  We will plan to eat as a group, but you are free to eat on your own if you wish. Group Size We keep our group size small; this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 4 participants. Health and Physical Considerations All participants should be in good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops, and you will be responsible for carrying your own equipment on location shoots. For this workshop there will be minimal walking with easy access to the boat.  If you are taking any medications, be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop. If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop, please contact us before registering. Equipment Needed To get the most from the workshop you should have a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera, tripod, and an assortment of lenses.  That being said, it is the photographer not the camera that makes the photo.  You will need a laptop computer to use, remember to bring all software, drivers, cords, and camera manuals when attending any workshop. Our post processing will be done using Adobe Lightroom Classic. We have a wide variety of subjects and shooting situations, so a broad selection of lenses is suggested.  Be sure to bring a camera backpack or bag to carry and protect your equipment. I recommend bringing two camera bodies if you have them as we may be shooting landscapes and within seconds have an opportunity for birds or wildlife requiring a telephoto lens. For the kayak bring boots or sandals that can get wet getting in and out of the kayak.  Even if you have never kayaked before my kayaks are very stable and comfortable.  The water depth where we will kayak will be from inches to less than 4 foot deep. I will furnish waterproof pelican cases for your camera gear while using the kayaks. About the Kayaks Don’t worry if you have never kayaked before, no kayaking experience is needed, we will be on flat water with no current and the average depth of the water is less than 4 feet.  I will provide all the equipment including paddles, life jackets, safety gear, and waterproof equipment cases for your camera.  Our goal is photography, we will take it slow and easy. I have 3 Jackson Yupik and 2 Jackson Bite kayaks that we will use during the workshop.  Jackson Kayaks are known for having some of the most comfortable seats and are Made in America built in Sparta Tennessee.     Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email, postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question.  Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space.   A deposit of $300 is required to reserve your space, the full payment of $1395 is due 30 days prior to the workshop. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend. If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy:   We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop, we will give full credit towards another workshop. If we are not able to fill your space, we will issue 50% credit towards a future workshop.  If there are openings, I will accept last minute registrations when possible. We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in the services to be provided. We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 14 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than in an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely manner due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation. All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met, or the workshop may be canceled. Non-Photographer (Spouse, significant other, or friend) We welcome spouses to join you on the workshop experience however “workshop activities” are limited to registered, paid attendees.  You may have a non-photographer accompany you to all activities, but they must pay for the workshop.  If they wish to accompany you on the trip but not attend the workshop activities, but stay with you, finding other activities during the day, and meet for meals and social type events that is perfectly acceptable. Liability Waiver All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before beginning a workshop.  As there is always an element of risk in any adventure associated with the outdoors, participants must read the liability release form carefully. Participants signed/dated release will certify that said participant is physically fit and capable of participating in outdoor photography exercises in field locations and is fully and completely aware of any associated risks created by field locations and weather.   Weather This will be June in Texas and it will be hot during the day.  Our outings on the lake will be early mornings and late evenings.  During the day our time will be spent with classroom instruction and processing our images with Adobe Lightroom Classic. The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes.  Workshops will not be canceled, and no refunds will be made due to weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. Trip Extensions We may be able to extend your trip in the area if you would like more time and personal instruction.  Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop. Smoking We prefer that you do not smoke, however, please abide by the following guidelines.  Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants.     [...]
December 28, 2024Canadian River Wagon Bridge In 1915, Hemphill County contracted to erect a bridge to span the Canadian River. Construction of the Canadian River Wagon Bridge was completed in July, 1916. The bridge was comprised of seventeen 153.5 ft. pin-connected Parker through-truss spans; the dimensions being 16 ft. in width and 2,635 ft. in total length. After its completion it was said to be the largest steel structure west of the Mississippi. In 1923, it fell victim to the raging waters of the Canadian River which cut a new channel around the north end of the bridge necessitating the extension on the north end of four identical spans and an approach span. The bridge’s 3,255 ft. length now made it the longest pin-connected bridge in Texas. In recent years a committee of interested citizens raised funds, along with matching grants, to renovate the bridge, laying wooden planked flooring, decking, and installing side-guard railings to create a walking bridge. After five years of hard work, the Canadian River Wagon Bridge was reopened on July 1, 2000. It was restored as part of a new scenic hiking and biking trail over the Canadian River Valley and wetlands habitat. This bridge is the longest known simple span pin connected highway truss bridge in the entire country. After being abandoned without a deck for many decades, the bridge was redecked for pedestrian use. Considering the length of the bridge, this is a very impressive preservation success story! The history of the bridge is somewhat confusing. The Historic American Engineering Record states the following: This 3,255′-0″-long structure is the longest pin-connected bridge in Texas, and was the state’s longest metal truss bridge prior to the completion of the Rainbow Bridge connecting Orange and Port Arthur in 1938. Two previous bridges at this site built in 1888 and 1889 were washed away by floods, and after some delays, voters finally approved a 1915 initiative to build a more permanent crossing of the river. The structure completed in 1916 included seventeen 155′-0″ long and 27′-0″ high pin-connected Parker through trusses for a 2,635′-0″ total length. The 16′-0″ roadway rested atop concrete piers with steel footings driven 65′-0″ into the riverbed. When high water widened the river in 1923, the county paid the Austin Bridge Company of Dallas to provide four additional Parker through trusses with the same dimensions and the same substructure. This increased the bridge’s length by 620′-0″. By the 1950s, the 16′-0″ roadway had become too narrow to safely carry passing traffic. In 1953, a new $1 million concrete and steel structure, built with state highway funds by the Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, bypassed the original bridge. Where it is: The Canadian River Wagon Bridge is in Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. It can be reached from U.S. 60, 0.1 miles south of U.S. 83. Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Cost: There is no cost visit or walk on the Historic Canadian River Wagon Bridge. GPS: 35°56’04.6″N 100°22’19.8″W Hours: Bridge is always open. Facilities: There are no facilities at the bridge.  There is one picnic table and a parking area. Location Contact Information: Canadian River Wagon Bridge Hwy 60 north of Canadian Canadian, TX 79014 (806) 323-6234   Canadian River Wagon Bridge Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery     More Photographic Destinations in Texas Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]
December 27, 2024Adobe Lightroom Classic Retreat April 28-May 2, 2025 Limited to 4 participants Adobe Lightroom Classic is a very powerful program for organizing and post processing your digital photography.  I feel like it is easy and fast to use, but difficult to learn the full power of the program.  Adobe has done a really good job of hiding many features and it is not intuitive to learn.  I offer a 2 day Lightroom Classic Workshop and one of the comments that get is that it is to much information to absorb and I have to agree.  During this retreat we will be able to spread out the instruction over 5 days and have time to do photography between lightroom sessions.  In addition we can go into greater detail and get more actual hands on experience.  Not only is there a lot of new features in Adobe Lightroom classic, which we will cover in great detail, but there is some very exciting new features on the way. With a maximum of only 4 people during this workshop we will have a great deal of flexibility as to what is covered, and be able to help each participant with the area that they wish to have in depth instruction. I will host this at my cabin at Lake Ouachita, where participants will stay for the workshop. This will be a great learning experience where we can talk photography while cooking steaks on the grill or kicking back on the porch. The schedule for this event will be very dependent upon the interests of the participants.  During the week though we will plan to photograph locations such as Little Missouri Falls and Cossatot River Falls, star trails and the night sky, Hot Springs National Park, Talimena Scenic Drive, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Petit Jean State Park and other locations. Lodging and most meals are included in the workshop fee. This will be a 5 day long intense photography learning opportunity, including classroom work, photo shoots, and post processing with Adobe Lightroom.  This will be a very small group and a great way for obtaining one on one photography education, while having a good time and making new friends.   Lake Ouachita Lake Ouachita – Arkansas’s Largest Lake. With very little shoreline development. A Pristine Public Corps of Engineers Lake with 66,324 total acres of Land and Water surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest of more than 1.8 million acres. With over 40,000 acres of water, Lake Ouachita averages 50 feet deep. The deepest area touching 200 feet. Ouachita National Forest The Ouachita National Forest is the oldest National Forest in the southern United States. The forest encompasses 1,784,457 acres, including most of the scenic Ouachita Mountain Range. Six locations in the forest, comprising 65,000 acres, have been congressionally-designated as wilderness areas. The Talimena Scenic Drive, which is Highway 1 in Oklahoma and Highway 88 in Arkansas, is a National Scenic Byway which meanders through the forest providing amazing vistas and excellent photo opportunities. The Scenic Drive passes through old-growth oak woodlands on Winding Stair and Rich Mountains. Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs Reservation was initially created by an act of the United States Congress on April 20, 1832 to be preserved for future recreation. Established before the concept of a national park existed, it was the first time that land had been set aside by the federal government to preserve its use as an area for recreation. The hot spring water has been popularly believed for centuries to possess medicinal properties, and was a subject of legend among several Native American tribes. Following federal protection in 1832, the city developed into a successful spa town. Incorporated January 10, 1851, the city was known in the early 20th century as the home to Major League Baseball spring training, illegal gambling, speakeasies during the Prohibition era, and gangsters such as Al Capone, horse racing at Oaklawn Park, the Army and Navy Hospital, and 42nd President Bill Clinton. The area was established as a national park on March 4, 1921.  Since Hot Springs National Park is the oldest park maintained by the National Park Service, it was the first to receive its own US quarter in April 2010 as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters coin series.     The retreat is scheduled during the new moon so if we have some clear nights we will be able to do some Milky Way photography. Kayak Photography An option available during the workshop will be the opportunity to photograph from a kayak, which is a great way to be able to get close to birds and other wildlife. Don’t worry if you have never kayaked before, no kayaking experience is needed. I will provide all the equipment including paddles, life jackets, safety gear, and waterproof equipment cases for your camera.  Our goal is photography, we will take it slow and easy. Workshop Itinerary During this workshop the itinerary is totally flexible and determined by the interests of the participants. Workshop Policies and Information About the Workshop Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available.  Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience.  Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention. Digital offers a number of benefits for learning photography including: Immediate feedback on exposure and composition Immediate critique from the instructor an other participants Ability to do reviews and projection Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data) Ability to manage work flow while still on location   What to Bring Equipment Needed  • Tripod – A really good steady tripod is essential.  It is also very important to properly set up your tripod making sure all adjustment are good and tight and will not creep during the very long exposure times needed night photography. • Digital Camera – Any digital camera that you can set manually. •  A selection of lenses • Cable Release  – or other method of activating the shutter continuously without touching the camera. •A bag or way to carry your camera gear. You will need a laptop computer to use with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed.  Remember to bring all cords, chargers, memory cards, extra batteries, and camera  manuals when attending any workshop. Cost The full cost of the workshop is $1995 per individual participant or $3495 for a couple (savings of $500). Group Size We keep our group size small, this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 4 participants and will be conducted with only 1 participant.   Changes to the Itinerary Any night shoots will be dependent upon the weather and cloud cover, we will shoot according to the conditions we have. In order to offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it.  This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather or other conditions beyond our control.  We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise. Transportation During Workshop Transportation will be provided during this workshop.  This helps to keep down the number of vehicles on the road and to keep parking simpler, as well as the opportunity to make friends with the other participants. What is Not Included Transportation to and from the workshop, meals at restaurants,  entrance fees to locations we may visit, incidental expenses, gratuities, and items of a personal nature. Lodging Lodging is included in the workshop. Lodging will be in my cabin near Lake Ouachita outside of Mt Ida.  A couple will share a bedroom and bed, all will have a shared bathroom and living area. Meals Meals that we prepare and eat at the cabin will be included, meals we eat out at restaurants on photo-shoots and day trips will be the responsibility of the participant.  We will take turns cooking and doing cleanup. Health and Physical Considerations All participants should be in generally good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops and you will be responsible for carrying of your own equipment on location shoots.  If you are taking any medications be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop. If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop please contact me before registering. Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email,  postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question.  Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space.   Full payment  is required to reserve your space. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend.  All workshop require a minimum number of participants or they will be canceled If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy:   We do not make refunds on workshop fees. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. If we are able to fill your space in the workshop (or at our option) we will give full credit towards another workshop.   Cancellation Policy In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid, in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 30 days prior to the beginning of a workshop other than an emergency. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely matter due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation. All workshops have a minimum participation level which must be met or the workshop will be canceled. Liability Waiver All participants will be required to sigh a liability waiver before beginning a workshop.  We will not be liable for injury, accident or theft resulting from participation in our workshop program. Weather The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes.  Workshops will not be canceled and no refunds will be made due to weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. Trip Extensions We may be able to extend your trip in the area, if you would like more time and personal instruction.  Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop. Smoking We prefer that you do not smoke, however if you must please abide by the following guidelines.  Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants.   My cabin is located on private property in the middle of the Ouachita National Forest just a half a mile from Lake Ouachita.  It is very quiet with no close neighbors and a dead end road. the cabin is an old mobile home that I have completely remodeled the interior.  There are two bedrooms one with a queen bed and a set of bunk beds and one with a queen bed, one bathroom with a tub shower combo and a washer and dryer. We use window units for air conditioning and have electric space heaters for all electric. We have a cell phone booster which provides phone service and limited internet service with ATT, there is a verizon tower very close. [...]
December 27, 2024Yeso Ghost Town Yeso is a Ghost Town in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States, located along U.S. Route 60 west of Fort Sumner. The post office is the only business or service in Yeso; there are also perhaps a half dozen houses. Yeso was laid out in 1906 when the railroad was extended to that point.  Yeso provided the water for the steam powered locomotives of the time, which had to stop regularly for water.  With the introduction of diesel locomotives in the 1930’s, trains no longer stopped in Yeso to fill with water and the town began to decline. In addition farmers figured out that the land around Yeso was not really good for farming.  The school built by the WPA in 1940 closed in 1960 and now there are a large number of abandoned and crumbling buildings. Most residents moved to Fort Sumner 22 miles further west. At one time there were 300 families living in Yeso. Yeso took it’s name for the nearby Yeso Creek. Yeso means gypsum in spanish, and the creek contains large amounts of gypsum making it unfit to drink. Yeso also had readily accessible groundwater which could be pumped for livestock and locomotive engines traveling the brand new Belen Cutoff. There are many of the original building still standing (well at partially).  Many of the building are built of adobe blocks which have weathered time better than most wood structures. Where it is: Yeso is an unincorporated desert village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States, located along U.S. Route 60 west of Fort Sumner. Maps: Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, click and drag the to move the map, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Cost: There is no cost to visit Yeso New Mexico GPS: 34°26’17.988″ N 104°36’38.76″ W The remains of the Yeso Church Hours: Yeso is always open. Facilities: There are no public facilities available, the only business is the post office.   Location Contact Information: Yeso Post Office Address 13520 US 60, YESO, NM, 88136-9800 Phone 575-355-9638   Yeso Ghost Town Photo Gallery Click Here for full page gallery     More Photographic Destinations in New Mexico Interactive Google Map Use the map  + – controls to zoom in and out, use the Map drop-down to change to “Map”, “Satellite”, “Hybrid”, or “Terrain” views.  Drag the little man icon from the upper left corner to a map location for street level view. Click on a pushpin for more information about the Photographic Destination, then click on the title to go to the location page. Click Here for Photographic Destinations by State    All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]
December 20, 2024December 2024 Newsletter Sign up for my free email newsletter at the bottom of any page. Keep up to date with the latest photography classes and workshops, as well as tips, articles and other information. View Past Newsletters Close All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]
December 17, 2024Sandhill Crane December 2024 Free Wallpaper Sandhill Crane coming in for a landing at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Sandhill Cranes are large birds that live in open habitats, so they’re fairly easy to spot if you go to the right places. In summer look for them in small bogs, marshes, and prairies across northern North America and the southeastern United States. In winter they form immense flocks in places like Bosque del Apache, New Mexico, and Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas. Their bugling calls are unique and can be heard from miles away—they can help alert you to this species’ presence, particularly as they pass overhead on migration. Image is 1920 x 1080 pixels Free Wallpaper Image I will be offering one of my images as a free desktop wallpaper for your computer each month. I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to travel our great country and. take them. How to Set Your Wallpaper or Background Picture The downloaded file will be a compressed ZIP file, which will need to be decompressed before you can use it. Windows 10 To unzip the file in Windows 10 Open File Explorer and find the zipped folder. To unzip the entire folder, right-click (or press and hold) it, select Extract All, and then follow the instructions. To unzip a single file or folder, double-click the zipped folder to open it. Then, drag or copy the item from the zipped folder to a new location. To change your background image in Windows 10 Select the Start    button, then select Settings  > Personalization  to choose a picture worthy of gracing your desktop background, and to change the accent color for Start, the taskbar, and other items. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them. In Background, select a picture or solid color, or create a slideshow of pictures. Mac To unzip the contents, follow these steps: Click the Unzip button. From the drop down menu, choose to unzip your files to this Mac, iCloud Drive, Dropbox or Google Drive. A “Finder style” window will open. … Choose to unzip the Entire Zip file or Selected Items. … Another option is to click the New Folder button. Here’s how you can change your Desktop picture on a Mac From the Desktop, choose Apple→System Preferences. The System Preferences window appears. … Click the Desktop & Screen Saver icon. The Desktop & Screen Saver Preferences pane appears. Click a folder in the column on the left and then click a picture in the area on the right. Previous Free Wallpaper Images All the information in this post was believed to be accurate at the time it was published.  Please be sure to double check with the location before relying on this information as everything changes over time, especially hours, prices, and whether the location is still open.   Great Places for Great Photos   Let me help you to find a great location for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser-known destinations, as well as the famous "Icon Locations" for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information, consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to ensure a quality guide to great locations for photography. If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!     Greg Disch is a freelance photographer located in Arkansas. Greg specializes in nature, scenic, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects in Arkansas and other areas of the country.  Most of the images on this site are available for sale as prints, personal use, or rights managed stock photos. Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group. All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention, you need.  Most classes and workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants and will be held with a minimum of only two. If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity to get personal individual instruction, I do private workshops and classes at a location of your choice, whether doing a location photo shoot, coming to your home or business, traveling across the country on a road trip, or at my classroom.  This is a fantastic way to learn digital workflow and be sure that your computer equipment is properly configured for optimum performance. [...]

Workshops and Classes

Complete photography workshop information, including schedules, and individual outlines are found within the Workshops section.

Greg offers both classroom instruction and in the field hands on photographic workshops. Classroom sessions are normally held in Fort Smith Arkansas, but arrangements can be made to bring a class to your group.

All classes and workshops have small class sizes designed to provide an optimum student to instructor ratio, where you can get the personal attention you need.

My workshops and classes are designed around the students needs, with a hands on approach.I provide a photography workshop, not just a photo tour, my goal is provide you with as much personal hands on assistance as possible. I will check with each participant to see how you are doing and if you need help, if you wish for assistance let me know, if not just let me know, and you will be free to shoot on your own. I am more than willing to look through your viewfinder or at your LCD to check your images and offer constructive critique.

Current Workshops and Classes

Photographic Destinations

I will be posting an ongoing project I call “Photographic Destinations”.

Great Places for Great Photos

Let me help you to find a great location  for your next photography adventure.  I will list many lesser known destinations, as well as the famous “Icon Locations” for photography.  I will provide photos (Lots of Photos), location information,  consisting of what there is to photograph as well as other information about the destination.  I will give costs, maps, directions, contact information, and other essential information for a successful photo trip.  I will only post for locations that I have personally photographed to insure a quality guide to great locations for photography.

If you know of great places that are not posted, please send me the details, I may just decide that is a place I need to go!

Canadian River Wagon Bridge Yeso Ghost Town Dunkirk Lighthouse Toadstool Geological Park Muleshoe Bend Bluebonnets Galleta Meadows Sculptures Sabine Pass Lighthouse Red Covered Bridge Fort Clinch State Park Mushroom Rock State Park Clayton Lake Dinosaur Trackways Ha Ha Tonka State Park Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Beavertail Lighthouse Thurmond Historic District Knox Covered Bridge Niagara Falls State Park Ryus Kansas Abandoned Carbon Black Plant Michigan City Breakwater lighthouse Organ Pipe Cactus - Bates Well Ranch Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse Holy City of the Wichitas St. Augustine Lighthouse Fairbank Ghost Town Cana Island Lighthouse Sherwood Point Lighthouse Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Cockspur Island Lighthouse St. Marks Lighthouse Crooked River Lighthouse Kymulga Mill and Covered Bridge Salvation Mountain Loren Pratts Little Chapel Bay Covered Bridge State Road Covered Bridge Pass Christian Harbor St George Island Lighthouse Cape San Blas Lighthouse Round Island Lighthouse Anclote Key Lighthouse Sanibel Island Lighthouse Chapel On The Dunes Padre Island National Seashore Bombay Beach Castle Dome City Ghost Town Tumacacori National Historical Park Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Port Isabel Lighthouse Ruby Ghost Town Saguaro National Park Erie Street Lowell Arizona Pea Ridge National Military Park Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Carlsbad Caverns National Park City of Rocks Pumpkin Patch Anza Borrego Desert Shakespeare Ghost Town Centennial Land Run Monument Texola Ghost Town Mount Rushmore National Memorial Simpson Springs Pony Express Station Randall Covered Bridge Meteor Crater Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch Sand Island Lighthouse Fire Wave - Valley of Fire State Park Great Sand Dunes National Park Nubble Lighthouse Big Sable Point Lighthouse Soulsby Service Station Rt 66 Groveton Covered Bridge Valle Grande - Valles Caldera National Preserve Pecos National Historical Park Bowman Lake Glacier National Park Thermopolis Hot Springs State Park Craters of the Moon National Monument Raspberry Island Lighthouse Rainbow Bridge National Monument Alta Ghost Town Glenrio Ghost Town Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Spencer Ghost Town Ute Ulay Mine and Henson Town Site Horseshoe Bend Platte River Sandhill Cranes Kidder Covered Bridge Motif No. 1 Rockport Harbor Fort Donelson National Battlefield St. Simons Island Lighthouse Vicksburg National Military Park Fort Frederica Caddo Lake Abandoned Eagle Lake and West Branch Railroad Moonshiners Cave Old Car City Reagan Mill Great Smoky Mountains National Park Jolly Mill Clingmans Dome Great Smoky Mountain National Park Fort Matanzas National Monument Cable Mill Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mingus Mill Great Smoky Mountain National Park The Rock Garden Ruby Falls Mammoth Cave Cumberland Falls Rock City Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Castle Rock Badlands Old Oxford Mill Elk Falls Waterfall and Living Ghost Town Pinkerton Hot Springs Bandelier National Monument Talimena Scenic Drive Glory Hole Waterfall Cumberland Island National Seashore Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Fort Larned National Historic Site American Windmill Museum VLA - Very Large Array Radio Telescope Rockbridge Mill Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Bob's Gasoline Alley Gay Parita Sinclair - Paris Springs Junction Cypress Tree Tunnel Point Reyes National Seashore Point Cabrillo Lighthouse SS Point Reyes Shipwreck Point Arena Lighthouse Umpqua River Lighthouse Mary D Hume Shipwreck Coquille River Lighthouse Cape Blanco Lighthouse Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Outstanding Natural Area Heceta Head Lighthouse Maxwell Point Tunnel Oceanside Beach Devils Punchbowl Cape Meares Lighthouse Oysterville Haystack Rock Cannon Beach Grays Harbor Lighthouse Tybee Island Lighthouse Turner's Mill Topaz Mill Hodgson Water Mill Madame Sherri's Castle Crystal Mill Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center Paydown Mill Mariscal Mine Big Bend National Park Stonehenge II Terlingua Ghost Town Fort Davis National Historic Site Fort Leaton State Historic Site Wildseed Farms Bollinger Mill State Historic Site Canyon de Chelly National Monument Dillard Mill State Historic Site Star's Mill Boxley Mill Klepzig MIll Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Fort Morgan Pensacola Lighthouse Montauk Mill Fort Scott National Historic Site Falling Spring Mill Alley Spring Mill Atchafalaya Swamp Oak Alley Plantation Chimney Rock National Monument Animas Forks Ghost Town Ironton Ghost Town Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 New Orleans Watson Lake Fort Pickens Gulf Islands National Seashore Teter Rock Flint Hills Kansas Drinkwater & Schriver Mill Cedar Point Kansas Rodney Mississippi - Ghost Town Lake Martin Louisiana Swamp Shoshone Falls Red Mountain Mining District Zabriskie Point - Death Valley Marquette Harbor Lighthouse Dells Mill Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Bridges of Madison County Lost Lake Valley of the Gods Monument Valley Goosenecks State Park The Palouse Fort Worth Stockyards Little Missouri Falls Missouri State Penitentiary Fiery Furnace Arches National Park Mormon Row Historic District - Grand Teton National Park Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Hoh Rain Forest - Olympic National Park Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Red Oak II Missoura Garvan Woodland Gardens Blanchard Springs Caverns and Recreation Area Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness New Mexico Garnet Ghost Town Montana National Bison Range Montana 1880 Town - Murdo South Dakota Windsor Ruins - Port Gibson Mississippi War Eagle Mill and Bridge Parker-Hickman Farmstead Buffalo National River Driftwood Beach Jekyll Island Georgia The Old Mill Steel Creek - Buffalo National River Arkansas Cave Point Park - Door County Wisconsin Monument Rocks Kansas Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas Rhyolite Nevada, Ghost Town Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway Depot White Sands National Park - New Mexico Natural Falls Waterfall - Oklahoma Fort Smith National Historic Site Shattuck Windmill Museum - Oklahoma Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ - Groom Texas Fort Union National Monument - New Mexico Cimarron National Grassland - Kansas El Malpais National Monument - Sandstone Bluffs San Antonio Missions National Historic Park Picher Oklahoma - Birth of a Ghost Town Haw Creek Waterfall and Campground Natural Dam Arkansas Waterfall Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo TX Chloride Arizona -Ghost Town and More! Lost Valley - Eden Falls - Buffalo National River High Bank Twin Falls - Arkansas Cherokee Prairie Natural Area - Arkansas Antelope Canyon - Page Arizona Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Devil's Den State Park Arkansas Sam's Throne Arkansas Alum Cove Natural Bridge Arkansas Tarpon Springs Florida

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