Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Annular Eclipse in Utah
October 11, 2023 - October 15, 2023
Class Summary
October 11, 2023 - October 15, 2023
- Camera, memory cards, batteries
- Wide angle, standard, and telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
- Tripod
- Cable release
- Eclipse Filters (We will send out a link for purchasing these in advance of the workshop)
Travel information
We recommend flying into Salt Lake City (SLC). We will be making a bulk pickup of attendees at the airport at 12:00 noon. It is a 6-hour drive from SLC to Mexican Hat. If you choose to arrive early or stay later, you will need to rent a vehicle.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat (US 163 & San Juan River, Mexican Hat, UT 435-683-2220). Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms.
Refund Policy – Adventures
For most Photo Adventures, a deposit of 25% of the total cost of the workshop is required to hold a spot. Please note: Deposits are non-refundable, but you can receive a 50% credit toward a future adventure. Within 45-days, all payments are non-transferable.
For Photo Adventures under $1,000, we may only have the total cost payment option. In this case, 25% is non-refundable.
For national adventures (excluding Alaska), final payments are due one month prior to the start of the workshop.
For international adventures (and Alaska), final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the workshop. We strongly encourage travel insurance!
For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com
Workshop Description
This is an annular solar eclipse, which will be visible across the western U.S., as well as Central America and South America. While the moon will be passing directly between the Earth and the Sun, it will happen when the Moon is at a point in its orbit when it is farther away from the Earth. As a result, the Moon does not completely cover the face of the sun. This is known as a ?Ring of Fire? eclipse.
This eclipse will be an excellent opportunity for photographers to prepare for the Total Eclipse seven months later. It can serve as a ?dry run? so that people can test any new equipment that they have for the 2024 eclipse, such as solar filters for cameras. This will also be an opportunity for people across the western U.S. to see an eclipse without having to travel outside the United States.
This ?Ring of Fire? eclipse will be visible from several national parks in Utah but those locations will have the maximum number of people. Someone may also be able to view it while standing in four states at one time at the intersection of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. We will be viewing it from Mexican Hat, UT, which is on the very center-line of the eclipse, giving us the longest amount of time in the total ?Ring of Fire? portion of the eclipse.
Eclipse Time Schedule (times shown in local time MDT)
Total Duration of Eclipse: 2 hours, 51 minutes, 10 seconds
Duration of annularity: 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Partial begins: 9:10:27 am
Full begins: 10:29:23 am
Maximum at: 10:31:42 am
Full ends: 10:34:00 am
Partial ends: 12:01:37 pm
We will photograph in the following locations:
Only one location in Mexican Hat area for best viewing of the eclipse
We will maximize our time in the field practicing our ?eclipse timing? as well as incorporating classroom instruction, and critiques (as requested).
What?s included in the workshop: (Sunrise @ 6:00 am, Sunset @ 6:45 pm)
? Three days of in-field instruction, timing practice and eclipse day instruction
? Airport P/U & return, ground transportation while in the field
? Experienced workshop leaders
? Image Discussion and Review Sessions
What?s not included in the workshop:
? Air fare or baggage fees to and from Salt Lake City (SLC)
? Lodging- We will be staying at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat (US 163 & San Juan River, Mexican Hat, UT 435-683-2220)
? Meals
? Any activities outside the tour itinerary
? Travel insurance (which is highly recommended for all travelers)
Skill Sets:?All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity:?Low
In this workshop we will cover:
Exposure
Composition
Metering
Use of Eclipse Filters
Use of Super-Telephoto Lenses
Subject Development
Use of Eclipse Filters
Image Processing
Image Review
Image Critiquing
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Wide angle, standard, and telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at?rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Cable release
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
We recommend flying into Salt Lake City (SLC). We will be making a bulk pickup of attendees at the airport at 12:00 noon. It is a 6-hour drive from SLC to Mexican Hat. If you choose to arrive early or stay later, you will need to rent a vehicle.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat (US 163 & San Juan River, Mexican Hat, UT 435-683-2220). Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms.
Filters!
Hunt’s Photo stocks a variety of sizes for eclipse filters and glasses. We will send out a link for purchasing these in advance of the workshop. If you are interested in purchasing filters in advance of the workshop, you are also welcome to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com
About Weather
Weather can range from a low of 40? at night to a high of 70? during the day. There will be a slight chance of rain during our workshop.
Important things to keep in mind:
?Bring clothing suited for a variety of temperatures, from cool mornings to warm afternoons.
?We will be using SUVs for this workshop.
Payments
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 60-days prior to the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
