Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808
Saturday, April 6, 9:00 p.m.- Sunday, April 7, 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 9:00 p.m.- Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 9, 9:00 p.m.- Monday, June 10, 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 1, 9:00 p.m.- Friday, August 2, 7:00 a.m.
These guided overnight photography workshops led by Mike Pach of 3 Peaks Photography & Design will include how to photograph the Milky Way and the stars as points of light, how to photograph star trails, light painting techniques, how to post-process your images in Photoshop and Lightroom. Limit 6 participants.
Visiting the Paint Mines after dark is like stepping onto the surface of another planet. The hoodoos and surreal landscape, combined with the celestial backdrop create an otherworldly experience for night-sky photography. The occasional yelping from a nearby pack of coyotes always puts a smile on my face and is an abrupt reminder that we’re still on planet Earth. A night spent at the Paint Mines is one that you won’t soon forget.
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of El Paso County’s gems, and it’s an excellent place for night photography. Being there after dark requires a permit. Arrangements have been made with El Paso County Parks to conduct these workshops.
For more information, call 719-520-6388 or visit https://3peaksphoto.com/paintminesworkshops/
Prepaid registration required
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$300 per person
Photo by Mike Pach.