UJC Podcast #21: Let's Go On a Photowalk!

Uncle Jonesy's Cameras and Safelight Community Darkroom are coming together to co-sponsor our first photowalk on Saturday, March 21, at the Laurel-Snow State Natural Area near Dayton, Tennessee. Our photowalk will be led by tremendous photographer/artist and Friend-of-the-Show Wayne Setser, who has photographed many times in this location. Wayne is a master of large format photography, so if that is something you have been interested in pursuing at some point, then this is your chance to get your questions answered. You can see some of his Laurel-Snow photography here. We will meet in the parking lot at 8:30 am EDT, and Wayne will lead us on a trail that once was the path of a narrow gauge railroad that served mining operations in the area. Along with abundant trees, rock, and water features along Richmond Creek, remains from the mining operations are visible from the trail and will create great opportunities for photography. After our morning of photography, we will gather at the Monkey Town Brewing Company in Dayton for lunch, drinks and conversation.

This event is free, but we would like you to let us know that you are coming. You can do that by going to our Facebook event page for this photowalk.

We understand the importance of taking precautions during this time of health crisis, so if you are not feeling well, we suggest that you stay home. If you are coming (and we hope you are), then let's all respect each other's personal space and enjoy a healthy walk in nature. Bring any kind of camera you like so that you can go home with some souvenirs of the day.

Here are directions to Laurel-Snow State Natural Area:

Laurel-Snow is located north of Dayton and is accessible via Highway 27/29. From the north turn right, and from the south turn left, onto Walnut Grove Road north of Dayton (new Eckerd Drug on corner). Proceed 3/4 of a mile to Back Valley Road (pass La-Z-Boy factory) and turn left. On Back Valley Road, proceed 0.7 miles to an unmarked gravel road/Richland Creek Road (small white church on the left) and turn right. Proceed about 1 mile to the parking area at the end of Richland Creek Road.

Let's Hope for good weather on Saturday. Happy Shooting!