Pine Mountain State Resort Park will again provide cold-weather adventure with Winter Photo Weekend set for January 25-27, 2013. The event features a digital photography competition with divisions for both amateur and accomplished photographers, impressive evening picture shows, and the exceptional photographic work and instruction of Ian Plant, an acclaimed nature photographer whose been photographing our natural world for almost 20 years. His photos and instructional articles have appeared in a number of books calendars, and magazines, including Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, Practical Photography, Landscape Photography, National Parks, Common Ground, and Blue Ridge Country, among others. Plant is the author of eight print books, including Chesapeake: Bay of Light (2007) and is one of the lead authors of The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nature Photography (2009).
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| Herndon J. Evans Lodge at PMSRP |
The weekend event is a quest that leads you on a discovery trek to out-of-the-way places where raw nature resides. Woodlands, waters, weather, and wildlife are all part of the experience and it all takes place at one of the park systems finest natural resorts. The evenings feature spectacular picture shows offered by our guest professional, and the wonderful dining and cozy accommodations on hand at the rustic lodge round out the experience.
The park’s weekend event plan generally focuses on nature and offers up four competition categories in two divisions. There’s both an amateur and accomplished class of competition, so participants are competing only against photographers of similar skill. In the end, the best shots will emerge as winners in the finale show. Participants always enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that permeates the mountaintop resort in winter. Even though the photo competition is timed, the event is hassle-free, and devoid of the pressure that so often accompanies similar events. The emphasis is on interfacing with nature, finding the best locations, and taking your best shots. Some say the event is a terrific alternative to being cooped up at home watching the snow fly, and many feel the event’s simplicity may be the best thing about it.
If you’re looking to get out in the frosty air to stretch mind and body, Pine Mountain Pine Mountain
If you’re looking to get out in the frosty air to stretch mind and body,
A special package is offered for this year’s event that includes two night’s lodging, two evening meals, and admission to all shows as well as the competition. The event package for one person is $142 (+ tax) and the event package for two persons is $192 (+ tax).
To make a reservation, contact Pine Mountain State Resort Park
