I can't let this end without mentioning the Bristlecone Pines, the oldest, single living organisms known. Some have been alive for close to 5,000 years!. After a long and winding drive in and a half mile hike up a steep trail, we were greeted by these ancient, gnarly trees. (As soon as I signed up for this workshop, I ramped up my workout schedule because I knew that carrying a camera bag and lugging a tripod uphill at 10,000 feet was going to force me into oxygen debt. With frequent stops to slow my heart rate and suck in more air, I am pleased to say I held up pretty well.) Thick clouds and rain presented a mostly gray background.
This was a most satisfying journey. In addition to aesthetically pleasing scenery, multiple photographic possibilities, and the opportunity to learn from two professionals, my fellow photographers were just marvelous; enthusiastic, friendly, engaging, and supportive. I feel like I found 10 new friends. 
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