Join acclaimed nature and landscape photographer Doug Whitney along with professional photographer and photo tour operator Doc Miles on a six day photo adventure to Yosemite National Park and the Eastern Sierras. Capture the beauty of the rugged landscape and fall colors of one of the most scenic places in the world.

The tour offers transportation from San Francisco. where Doug & Doc (The Loupe Brothers) will take you to locations they have scouted and photographed for over the last ten years shooting together. Doug and Doc will offer shooting advice when needed along with their in depth knowledge of the region.

This is a must for those who want to expand their photography knowledge and build a portfolio of beautiful photographs of this untamed land. The Loupe Brothers welcome all skill levels from amateur first timers to seasoned professionals. Those who have been on tour with Doc Miles know the quality and personal experience his tours provide.

The grandeur of Yosemite at the most colorful time of year. The leaves provide a beautiful scene to frame the magnificent splendor of Yosemite National Park’s famous peaks. Sunset at Half Dome and Sunrise at El Capitan. Mono lake with it’s spectacular Tufas and pristine waters.

Capturing the beauty of the Eastern Sierras diverse landscape with rivers of gold foliage winding down the canyons. Mono lake with it’s spectacular Tufas and pristine waters. The 4000 year old Bristlecone Pines in the White Mountains of Nevada. The Alabama Hills magnificent and unique rock formations that have been the backdrop for over a thousand movies and television productions. Trace the steps of great photographers past in the Owens Valley.

US$1995 / person. Includes transportation San Francisco return. Meals and lodging separate. We will offer the best rate at overnight locations.

Schedule:

The Evening before:

Meet and orientation in San Francisco

Day One:

Travel to Yosemite and capture late afternoon colors with a Sunset shoot at Glacier Point.

Day Two:

Sunrise in the Valley at El Capitan and Merced River photos at dawn.

Travel to Olmstead Point, Toulomne Medows, over Tioga Pass to Mammoth Lakes for a Sunset at Mono Lake.

Day Three:

Sunrise Convict Lake and Lundy Lake fall colors.

Day Four:

Sunrise at Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney. Sunset at Owens Valley.

Day Five:

Sunrise in Bishop - Fall Colors

Sunset at Bristlecone Pines - Milky Way Star Trails

Day Six:

Sunrise at Olmstead Peak. Return to SF

The Loupe Brothers

Doug Whitney www.dprestonwhitney.com

﷯A professional photographer for over 30+ years, Doug has traveled the world in the film days as an underwater photographer shooting with the famous NIkonos V. His deep sea adventures took Doug to Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Belize and the South Pacific. As a nature and landscape photographer, Doug has captured stunning images throughout the United States and Canada as well as Africa.

Doug has been published in many magazines including The Defenders of Wildlife. He is a member of Nikon Professional Services.

Doc Miles www.docmilesphotography.com

A landscape and nature photographer for over 30 years, Doc has photographed the Sierras where he lived for several years. His life's journeys took Doc on a nine year sojourn to Australia and a return to his adopted home of San Francisco in the mid '90s. Since then Doc has traveled throughout the US capturing the beauty and vastness of our deserts and wilderness. At the suggestion of Doug, Doc started a tour business for photographers of all skill levels in and around beautiful San Francisco. Doc has expanded his tours to include Yosemite and the breath taking California Pacific Coast Highway. Doc's equipment is Nikon, but he is knowledgeable with practically all today's makes and models. He is a member of Nikon Professional Services, Professional Photographers of America and a VIP photographer for the National Park Service

The Loupe Brothers www.loupebrothers.com

﷯The concept started out as a whimsical traveling name for the duo somewhere back in the Sierras ten years ago. As Doc & Doug travel together, they have developed a following on Facebook who vicariously enjoy the places they discover. Known to followers as Louie (Doug) and Lester (Doc), they have shared their images and sprinkled some tall tales about "The Brothers" on social media.

Now they are sharing the adventure and rewards of their photo exploits in this action packed tour.

Contact For Tour Reservations

Loupe Brother Photo Adventures

doc@docmiles.com

415-742-0266

dprestonwhitney@gmail.com