by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Jun 6, 2015 | Bird behavior, Bird photography, Digital Photography, Nature Photography, Photo classes, Photo instruction, Photo Technique, Photo Workshops
Rudy Turnstone.
Value of Patience when photographing wildlife.
The key to good wildlife photography is patience. During my photo workshop on Assateague Island, I observed two ruddy turnstones at Ferry Landing. Class participants took several fine photos capturing interaction between the two. Since I don’t typically photogrpah with the class, I could not resist returning to the same area on the following day in hopes of having similar success. That morning I spent several hours photographing ruddy turnstones, willets, and least sandpipers until canoers arrived interested in launching their boats from the shore. My patience resulted in several great shots including one showing the turnstone flipping shells in search of food, another feeding on eggs, one bathing, another stretching its wings, etc. If you want to capture action, you must watch and wait. If lucky, you will be able to capture behavior that you can not see with your eye. Of course you need fast shutter speeds for this. That is where fast lenses and cameras that perform well at high ISOs give you an advantage, With careful observation, you may be able to predict what is coming next which makes your images more unique. This sense of satisfaction is part of the reward for pursuing wildlife photography.
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Ruddy Turnstone
Ruddy Turnstone bathing.
ruddy turnstone
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | May 8, 2015 | Digital Photography, Flower Photography, FlowerPhotography, Nature Photography, Photo Technique, Photo Tours, Photo Workshops
CREATIVE APPROACH to GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY
@ Norfolk Botanical Garden, VA
12-14 June 2015
Designed for those who wish to advance their photographic skills, creating images that are more imaginative, distinctive, and visually exciting. Classroom discussions include subject selection, equipment, camera settings, composition, lighting, spatial relationships, and utilization of graphic elements. Includes PowerPoint program, class discussions, and image critiques. Class assignments will encourage creativity and reinforce concepts discussed during the workshop. Includes field practice at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, in the Tropical Display Greenhouse, outside gardens, and butterfly house. Roses, azalea, camellia, magnolia, dogwood, and other spring flowers should be in bloom. Mirror Lake and other reflecting pools and ponds should provide opportunities to capture images of frogs, turtles, wading birds, waterfowl, dragonflies, and colorful reflections. Includes sunrise photography on Sunday over Lake Whitehurst. To register contact Norfolk Botanical Garden Education Department, http://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/events/the-joy-of-garden-photography-2/
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | May 7, 2015 | Photo classes, Photo Clubs, Photo Tours, Photo Workshops
I received several nice comments and notes such as the following after serving as a judge for the NBCC photo competition May 6, 2015. “You undertook a long drive and a tough subject, and came through in spectacular fashion!” Such complements are always appreciated. I have both presented and judged competition previously for the club. This time, as before, I was impressed with the talent and creativity of the members. Although the topic, “it’s raining” is pretty far off my wildlife/nature photography radar, I really enjoyed reviewing the images. It is always a pleasure seeing how photographers vary approaching the same topic. As do the images from my students, seeing these photographs also expanded my vision. If you have an open mind, there is I always something new to learn. I may even borrow the topic “it’s raining” as part of an assignment for my Creative Photography workshops. My hat is off to the competition winners. http://www.nbccmd.org
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Photographed in a window to create the soft impressionistic effect.
I was very pleased to receive the following comment from Ed Bouwer, a member of my recent class at Johns Hopkins University, “Intermediate Digital Photography, Longwood Gardens Field Trip”.
“This class on flower and garden photography centered on Longwood Gardens gave me several new perspectives on how to take photographs. Irene has a wealth of knowledge and experience which helped me improve composition and see images in a new way. I came away from the class with a completely new appreciation for taking photos of flowers and garden scenes. Irene has a very helpful teaching style.”
Edward Bouwer, Ph.D., Abel Wolman Professor of Environmental Engineering and Chair, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
by Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours | Apr 27, 2015 | FlowerPhotography, Nature Photography, Photo classes, Photo Technique, Photo Workshops, Wildlife Photography
NEW ….. Garden Photography Class
Lilypons Water Gardens (Field Trip)
23, 27, 30 Jun, 7 Jul 2015
with Irene Hinke-Sacilotto
Classroom @ Y in Abingdon, MD: 23 & 30 Jun, 7 Jul 2015 (630 – 8:30 PM)
Field practice @ Lilypons: 27 Jun 2015 (Saturday 8:00 – 11:30 AM)
Date for the field trip was selected because it is the best time to see lilies and lotus blooming at the same time. Garden is located near Frederick, MD. (Max number of participants – 6)
With exotic flowers in attractive surroundings, Lilypons Water Gardens offers you a wide range of subjects to photograph. Although designed to showcase lilies, lotus, and other aquatic plants, the gardens include terrestrial favorites — iris, cone flowers, ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, black-eyed susans, and other colorful blooms. Some gardens are accented with ornamental waterfalls, fountains, and statues. These and other decorative touches add interest, perspective, and a sense of motion to the images. The gazebo reflecting in a lily pond is my favorite. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, the gardens provide opportunities to photograph wildlife drawn to the water, shelter, and food. Common visitors include an assortment of insects, birds, frogs, turtles, snakes, deer, fox, muskrats, raccoons, and squirrels.
Topics of discussion include: equipment selection, composition, lighting, exposure, creative design, and perspective. Field practice @ Lilypons Water Gardens. Classroom sessions are at the Ward Center, Y of Central Maryland, Abingdon, MD. (Based on Digital SLR cameras)
Directions to Lilypons – near Frederick, MD. Take Route I-70 and follow Route 85 south through Buckeystown until you see Lilypons Road. Turn left; cross the bridge; and turn into the entrance to Lilypons Water Gardens on the left. Proceed to the parking area. (Approximately 2 hours from Baltimore).
Register with the Y of Central MD, Abingdon, MD
http://ymaryland.org/locations/familycenterys/wardharfordcounty
410-679-9622
