OSPREY Photo Workshops & Tours

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18 May, Friday evening (7:30 PM-9:30 PM)

Orientation @ Best Western Motel adjacent to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

19 May, Saturday (Sunrise - Sunset)

Sunrise to sunset photography @ Chincoteague NWR, Assateague Island, and the town of Chincoteague, VA. Mid-day break to edit and discuss morning images @ the Best Western Motel . Afternoon photography until sunset.

20 May, Sunday (Sunrise to 2 PM).

Photography @ Chincoteague, Assateague Island, and surroundings (Sunrise to 10 AM).
Slide editing and lunch break (10 AM - 12 PM).
Discussion/Critique of workshop images @ the Best Western Motel (12 - 2 PM).

Description

© Irene Hinke-Sacilotto

This class is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital camera an interest in nature and who desire to improve their photographic skills and optimize the use of their camera. Class includes an orientation slide program, photography on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague Island and in the town of Chincoteague, group discussion of images from the workshop, and a DVD summarizing the concepts covered during the weekend. Topics discussed include 1) equipment selection and operation, 2) composition, creativity and perspective, 3) metering and exposure, 4) lighting, 5) digital media and image storage, 6) basic image manipulation and 7) locating, approaching and photographing wildlife.

Chincoteague adjacent to the refuge. Based on my findings from my scouting trip prior to the workshop, the following will be discussed-departure time, current field conditions, potential subjects, equipment needed, safety, field ethics, and other logistical details. Prior to dawn on Saturday, the class participants will depart for the wildlife refuge to photograph sunrise and take advantage of the soft, warm early morning light. Because wildlife is protected on the refuge, animals are abundant and unusually tolerant of humans to the pleasure of most photographers. Situated on the Atlantic Flyway, Chincoteague is a resting and refueling spot for migrating birds. Potential subjects include sand dunes, shells, the surf, spring flowers, fishing boats, fisherman, the lighthouse, and local architecture plus wildlife including sika and whitetail deer, fox, otters, raccoons, ponies, herons, rails, swans, geese, ducks, shorebirds and other resident and migratory species.

© Irene Hinke-Sacilotto

The orientation and discussion sessions will be held at the Best Western Motel on Madox Rd. just before the bridge to Assateague Island. For the weekend, rooms should be available at the Best Western and at other hotels in the town of Chincoteague. A small block of rooms is reserved at the Best Western for workshop participants at a reduced rate. Contact the hotel for availability (Best Western: 800.553.6117 / 757.336.6557. Mention you are part of the photo workshop lead by Irene Sacilottto).

Students are responsible for their own accommodations, food, transportation, and park/refuge fees. For a listing of accommodations, go to www.chincoteaguechamber.com

The number of participants limited to 10.

Cost/Person: $348 ($298 for NBG Members)
Check or Visa Accepted