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'Three day' fun-shop.
May
21st,
22nd and 23rd,
Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday, only
$795.
(Heck, that's less than the price of
a suite for two nights at the Ahwahnee Lodge there!)
Class starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday,
and runs 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. on Sat. and 8 a.m. till 4 p.m on Sun..
THIS CLASS IS VERY LIMITED...
Only
6 students, so call now.
3.1.'10 - One six spaces now reserved
call or E us now.
760.633.1351
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"...I enjoyed another great
outdoor experience with Michael, rain and snow and sunshine. What a
wonderful opportunity to study with a master of the light in so many
different light conditions. I will be back again for another class."
Vicki Dobbs,
Clovis, California,
Yosemite class of March 10-22, '09

Click photo to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald 2009
Half Dome - clearing storm
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Click image to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald, 2009
Some of the March '09 class (Sarah, Vicki, Majid and Pennie)
take a
break with Michael for a quick portrait in front of snow covered Half Dome.
Class with snow covered Half Dome
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Accommodations are not included in the workshop prices.
But share a
room Fri. and Sat. night w/ another student for about $100 pp at Yosemite
Lodge.
Yosemite Falls Lodge
Guest rooms have TV and phones.
Most cell phones had service.
2010 rates-
$208 for one or two people.
Two queens or one King, all w/bath.
Reservations thru 'Delaware North' in Fresno
801.559.5000
Note: no extra charge for
reservations with this company, unlike the company with the toll free
number listed on the parks website that charges an additional 10% for
making them. Room tax
runs 11%.
Front desk 209.372.1274 (not
for reservations)
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Yosemite Curry Village Lodging
Tucked right in the heart of Yosemite, below the
towering majesty of Half Dome and Glacier Point, Curry Village is a unique
and magnificent place to stay. Curry Village accommodations include:
Stoneman Cottage - 18 standard motel rooms. Nov. - April.
$131
These rooms have a private bath, daily maid service
and heating but no telephones or televisions. Bedding configurations
include one or two double beds.
56 cabins with private baths $141.00
1 Specialty Cabin with bath.
319 canvas tent cabins. Unheated:
$65.90 Heated:
$110.90 incl. cont. breakfast.
Plus, there are 14 cabins
with centrally located bath houses, heated w/ electricity-
$102 plus tax, and 91 Signature Curry Village Tent
Cabins with custom insulating panels located nearby in the East Orchard.
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The
Ahwahnee Hotel - 4 Diamond
is approx.
$550
per night.
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More direct numbers to park services.
Map of Yosemite
To go to more info on Yosemite
accommodations click here:
www.national park reservations -yosemite
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The hotel just outside the park, 13 miles from Curry Village, is the
Yosemite View
Lodge in El Portal, runs about
$110
per night.
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Click image to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald, 2009
Bigfoot in blue, Yosemite

Click image to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald, 2009
Seewald Yosemite Fun-shop
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Critique
form from Sarah Ryba (young lady on wall in above photo)
of San Bruno, California.
personal_attention_day1: 10 - Very
satisfied- handled all my questions
personal_attention_day2: 10 - Very satisfied- handled all my questions
length_of_class_day1: A bit long
length_of_class_day2: Just right
length_of_class_day3: Just right
How_helpful_was_class: 10 - Very helpful
How_satisfied_overall: 9
value_for_the_money: About right
How_was_michael_as_an_instructor:
Michael explained concepts well and was very patient.
How_was_Michaels_teaching_style:
Michael has a laid back teaching style and it was very helpful to see
him work and explain how he was setting up his shots.
ForEveryon_how_tough_respectful_day1_critiquing:
Michael provided constructive feedback and was not too tough.
ForEveryon_how_tough_respectful_day2_critiquing:
Michael provided excellent feedback and reinforced concepts that were
introduced on the 1st day.
short_paragraph_of_how_it_was:
This was a fun and instructive class and I will use what I learned to
take better photos. I now feel that I understand
my camera more and want to continue learning what I can do with the
camera.