The Olympic Peninsula
A
wild jumble of snow-capped peaks, glaciers and alpine meadows in the center;
a rain forest of 600 to 1,000-year-old spruce, fir and cedar around the
fringe and over fifty miles of broad sandy beach along its western edge
are only the major features of this magnificent area. Abundant and visible
wildlife, massed wild flowers, sea-sculpted headlands, misty-moody mornings
and spectacular Pacific sunsets make the Olympic Peninsula a vacation
destination second to none and a bonanza for 
photographers.
Port Townsend
Lying
on the sheltered east side of the Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend in
the mid-19th century had every reason to expect to become the principal
sea port of the Pacific Northwest. The excellent prospects of the town
attracted wealthy ship owners and merchants who built grand homes and
business blocks in the gingerbread style of the period.
The expected development never happened and Port Townsend remained frozen
in the Victorian era. Today, the colorfully restored homes and businesses
are a delight to the photographer, and the ever-changing seascape of the
Port Townsend waterfront offers limitless variety for the camera. Sunrises,
sky effects, fog, ship movements, small boat harbours and boat building
yards all constantly change in the varying light conditions.
Though Port Townsend is unquestionably "off the beaten track",
it is nevertheless easily accessible to those wishing to attend the workshops.
By car, it is less than two hours from Seattle or three hours from Vancouver,
British Columbia. Scheduled bus service from Seattle and charter flights
from Seattle and Vancouver are also available.
Location: Port Townsend | The Workshop | Accommodation | Photo Galleries
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Photography in the Pacific Northwest contact: Ron Long at (604) 469 1651
or
Toll Free at 1- 877-469-1651 or
E-Mail rlphoto@shaw.ca