Events

Spectrum Art Gallery proudly announces a two-part workshop and field session at Owens Valley Observatory and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, July 25th-27th!

The Owens Valley Observatory is one of the largest university-operated radio observatories in the world. The site consists of multiple radar dishes and solar arrays, with the crowning piece of equipment being the 40-meter radio telescope.

On July 25th, the group will be exploring the grounds here, picking out details in the different radio dishes in the afternoon through sunset and blue hour. Once dark sets, Josh Moulton will be leading the group in photographing the Milky Way over the 40-meter telescope. In addition to onsite direction, Josh will hosting Friday Photography Live on Milky Way photography, instructing attendees on the use of Photo Pills, camera settings, and more on July 11th at 6:30 PM.

On July 26th, the group will be shooting at the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and will be performing a meditative exercise with Steve Dzerigian to help photographers turn off their Monkey Mind and get into the mindset to create. The group will be exploring the Schulman Grove and the Patriarch Grove (as many as fit in the all-terrain vehicles). This will be a loose group photographing scenario. Please be aware that the Schulman Grove is at 10,000ft elevation and the Patriarch Grove is at 11,000ft, and altitude sickness is possible.

Accommodations:
The closest hotels are in Big Pine (15 minutes away from the Observatory and 45 minutes from the Schulman Grove.) If booking a hotel it is recommended to book sooner rather than later.

The recommended camping location is the Grandview Campground (30 minutes from the Observatory and 15 minutes from the Schulman Grove.) The campground is at 8,000ft, and group campsites are available. Josh and Steve will both be camping at Grandview, and all are welcome at the campground regardless if they are camping or not.

Schedule of events:

July 11th

6:30 PM: Friday Photography Live

July 25th

4 PM: Meet at the Owens Valley Observatory
8 PM: Meet at the Owens Valley Observatory for the Milky Way

July 26th

11 AM: Meet at the Schulman Grove Visitor Center.

Cost:

Spectrum Art Gallery Members: $50
Non-members: $100

Please contact jmoultonphotos@gmail.com to reserve your spot and click on the link below to complete your booking.