Waterfalls of Watkins Glen

& The Finger Lakes

June 4-6, 2024
$2400 per person

Master waterfall photography on this tour of
Watkins Glen & The Finger Lakes region - this area is “Gorges!”

The Finger Lakes region is known for its breathtaking scenery, vineyards and wineries. The best part of this tour is that we will be experiencing both! We will visit a handful of cascading waterfalls and gorges, including the famous Watkins Glen, towering Taughannock Falls, and some lesser-known waterfalls and streams. Included in this trip is a stay at the Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars, where you’ll have views looking out over Seneca Lake. We’ll be sure to fit in some wine tasting and vineyard exploring to complement our waterfall chasing.

We will be driving the entire group with convenient pick-up points along the way from Massachusetts to the Finger Lakes. Information about this will be sent via email closer to the tour date.

What You’ll Learn

Composition
Long Exposure Techniques
Filter use of all types
Proper tripod use
Landscape settings
About the Wines of Seneca Lake

Recommended Equipment

D-SLR or Mirrorless camera
A tripod with ball-head
An ultra wide angle lens
ND filters/polarizers
A mid-range zoom lens
Comfortable shoes; Waterproof boots
Extra memory cards, batteries and charger

Physical Difficulty

This tour is laid back. There will be rocky outcroppings but these are optional. Some walking in water (bring waterproof boots if you would like to wade). In Watkins Glen, we will be walking the entire gorge trail but in the downhill direction (about 800 steps), with a shuttle to bring us back to the top. Walking on pavement, grass and dirt roads.

Itinerary & Information

We will be in touch with pick-up information and meeting details in the months leading up to the tour.

Tour Includes: Hotel each night at the Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars, Ground transport, Admissions & fees, breakfast at the Inn, Wine tasting & tour, Shuttle at Watkins Glen, photo guidance.

Photo Stops include (and more):