On this Seattle Photography Walking Tour you will explore artistic Fremont in the company of a professional photographer and guide who will show you how to capture the perfect holiday images.

This neighborhood jaunt takes you through Fremont, where many local artist's live and work. Begin at an enchanting Rose Garden with topiary trees right out of Alice in Wonderland, where you will explore a variety of photographic techniques and styles along with composition and proper metering. Onward down hill past yoga and belly dancing studios on the way into the heart of Fremont.

Public art flourishes in Fremont with famous sculptures like a bronze statue of communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, along with a lurking Troll who is eating a life-size Volkswagen Beetle. To photograph the Troll you will learn long exposure and low light photography, so if you have a tripod, bring it along. If not, learn techniques on how to shoot in low light without one. There are many coffee shops with fresh baked goods to try if you are in the mood.

You will stop to photograph the sign "Fremont, Center of the Universe" as you stroll past galleries, cafes, artist studios, and shops in funky wood storefronts on the way to the tree lined ship canal connecting Seattle's lakes to the salt-water sound. From there, walk to Gasworks Park on Lake Union where you will photograph the city skyline with sailboats in the foreground. You will learn how to get the most out of the sky, how to bring energy into your images, and what different filters do.

The old gasworks is an industrial treasure trove of possibilities for photographers and kite flying is also popular at this park. Understanding light, its direction, type, and how it affects the photograph will be discussed. Once the tour is over you are in the perfect place for shopping and dining, with local breweries, a Sunday outdoor artist and farmers market, and a plethora of other opportunities.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal
1 April to 31 October, 2008
Sunday

Departure Point:

Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle

Departure Time:

10:00am

Return details:

Tour concludes at Gasworks Park on Lake Union at approx. 1:30pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not included; however, please provide your hotel details when booking, for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Walking tour
• Expert photographer guide

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees
• Camera and film
• Gratuity (optional)
• Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
• Participants must have a basic knowledge of their camera
• Tours operate rain or shine and the route may be changed based on local conditions

Terms and Conditions:

• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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