Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Keeble & Shuchat Photography and Leica Photographic Expedition to Durango, Colorado June 20-25, 2000 Keeble & Shuchat Photography is excited to offer a photographic expedition to Southwestern Colorado featuring Durango, Silverton, Telluride and Mesa Verde. Our itinerary includes a half day excursion on the Durango & Silverton narrow gauge railroad. A half day trip to the ghost town in Animas Forks. A one day trip to Mesa Verde. The remaining two days exploring the outlying areas of Silverton including Ouray and Telluride. Our railroad trip to Silverton will wind its way through the rugged San Juan Mountains using the same tracks that miners used to extract over $300 million of silver and gold. While the railroad has a history spanning 118 years, the new version of the locomotive is 75 years old and is maintained in its original condition. We will use the same coal fired, steam-powered locomotive to take us through this breathtaking wilderness to photograph the majestic scenes of the San Juan Mountains. Mesa Verde was discovered in 1888 by area cattle ranchers. What they found was once the home to over 4,000 Ancient Pueblo people. These people lived on the lush plateaus between 600 and 1300AD. They built stone villages on mesa tops and constructed massive cliff dwellings in the steep canyon walls. Today we can explore to mysteries and photograph the beauty of this area. We will spend two days exploring the scenic backroads of the nearby towns Ouray and Telluride. The quaint town of Ouray is noted for its 1890’s Victorian architecture, waterfalls and year round natural hot springs. Telluride, which is hidden in a box canyon surrounded by 14,000 feet peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Transportation to and from shooting locations will be conducted by a local four wheel drive adventure company. Their knowledgeable, professional drivers will take us to the best locations and offer insight into the areas we will be photographing. Leica Camera will also graciously supply us with a selection of Leica cameras and lenses. This equipment will be available for your use and is a great opportunity to try out that new lens or camera body you've been thinking about. Pricing includes accommodations for five nights at the Durango Holiday Inn, jeep travel to and from our shooting locations, continental breakfast, four lunches and a group dinner for $1199 per person. All other meals and transportation to Durango Holiday Inn are not included. A 50% deposit will reserve your space with final payment due by May 20, 2000. Call Jeff Alford or John Clifton at Keeble and Shuchat Photography. phone (650) 327-8996 fax (650) 327-6231 Email: jalford@kspphoto.com