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The Master Class
In early April, 2001 five experienced nature photographers from Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. met in Las Vegas to begin a week-long photographic adventure. We were joined by two colleagues who would support and record the trip. 
We were headed forLake Powelland aMaster Classwhich I had begun planning quite a number of months before. Instead of my usual Spring landscape workshop the concept was to assemble a group of experienced nature photographers and to spend a week or so together in an exotic location. Instead of the classes and instruction of the usual workshop environment, there would be discussions and sharing of ideas and experiences among seasoned pros.
A houseboat on Lake Powell appeared to be an ideal venue for a photographic adventure. I'd been to the shores ofLake Powellseveral times when visitingAntelope Canyonand theGrand Canyon, but had never explored...

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