Tuzigoot National Monument will be holding a free night sky photography class for a total of 15 registered students. The class will take place Saturday, May 4, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Registered students will receive hands on instruction from three talented photographers. The instructors will guide students to designated areas on the pueblo trail. This rare opportunity will allow students to capture the night sky with an ancient pueblo village as a frame. There is no cost for this class, but the National Park Service may ask to use student photos for educational purposes.
Instructors will be Gregory E. McKelvey, Peter Pearsall and Nick Berezenko.
McKelvey is a geologist, mineral economist, letterpress printer, writer and always learning photographer. In addition to 45 years in the mineral discovery business all over the world, he is an instructor of photography for the Photographic Society of America, has taught photography at Gila County College and is the author of geology photography book entitled “Through the Geologists Lens.”
Pearsall is a writer, naturalist and photographer. Originally from Seattle, he is more at home in the arid West. He is currently the Visitor Services Specialist at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. He has served in similar capacities at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the Oregon Coastal Refuge Complex and the Black Rock Desert — High Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Berezenko is a freelance professional photographer from Pine. He’s been photographing wilderness landscapes, people and B&Bs for Arizona Highways Magazine for over 40 years. His images grace the covers of “The Guide to the Mogollon Rim,” “Arizona’s Scenic Seasons,” the official State of Arizona map and the 2018 AZ Official Visitors Guide.
Students who are considering registering for this class should be familiar with how to manually operate their own camera. In addition to a camera, students will be required to bring the following items: Wide angle lens of 16-35mm, tripod, cable release, red filtered flashlight and extra battery.
Students are also encouraged to bring water, snacks and wear close-toed shoes for safety.
Registration will close Wednesday, April 24, at 5 p.m. or when the class is full. To register, visit tuzinightphoto.eventbrite.com.
Tuzigoot National Monument is located at 25 Tuzigoot Road in Clarkdale. Call 634-5564 or visit nps.gov/tuzi for additional information.
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