Build your portfolio while hiking along some of the mid- Atlantic’s most beautiful streams. Photographers are encouraged to explore new visual approaches to capturing light, sense of place, abstraction, and details such as flowing streams and surrounding woodlands, using adjustable film or digital cameras.

In case of inclement weather, an indoor excursion featuring current, relevant exhibitions and events will replace the day’s hike.

Photographers may share images and comments on the class blog. There is a final classroom critique. Students may use any adjustable (not pointand- shoot) film-based or digital format.

Instructor Barbara Southworth specializes in place-based and landscape imagery. She has many years of hiking experience.

8 sessions

Participants provide their own transportation and should dress appropriately, wear sturdy footwear, and bring water and snacks or lunch. Hikes in this series are 5 miles or longer and are rated moderate to strenuous. Students sign a statement of responsibility and should check with their doctor to make sure they have the appropriate fitness level for this class.

No class Nov. 28.