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SUMMARY:Assateague Island National Seashore Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Assateague Island National Seashore\nFall Photo Workshop\nLed by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto and sponsored by the Assateague Island Alliance.\nFall Program:  11 -13 Oct 2024\n\nTwisted tree at sunrise \n  \nThis Assateague Island National Seashore Photo Workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital camera an interest in nature photography and who desire to improve their photographic skills and optimize the use of their camera.  Program includes field sessions on Assateague Island\, instructive slide programs\, and critiques of participant images. 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. \nSanderling landing. \nDuring the Friday evening orientation\, departure times\, current field conditions\, potential subjects\, equipment needed\, safety\, field ethics\, and other logistical topics will be discussed. Prior to dawn on Saturday\, the class participants will depart for the beach to photograph sunrise and take advantage of the soft\, warm early morning light.  Potential subjects include the sunrise\, sand dunes\, shells\, the surf\, beach vegetation\, fisherman\, the wild horses of Assateague Island\, and local wildlife including whitetail deer\, fox\, raccoons\, herons\, rails\, geese\, ducks\, shorebirds and other resident and migratory species.  Mid-day will be set aside for editing images\, followed by a critique of photos taken during the morning. The remainder of the afternoon will be devoted to more photography of island inhabitants\, the beach and sunset.  Sunday\, photography will begin at dawn and continue through the morning.  Mid-day editing will be followed by a final critique of images.  The number of participants is limited to 12. \nYellow-rumped Warbler calling \nSCHEDULE (2024):\nFriday \n Orientation (7:00 PM-8:30 PM) \nSaturday \n Sunrise –9:30 AM (photography) \n9:30 AM – 1:00 PM (edit images\, lunch) \n  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (critique of images) \n  3:00 PM – Sunset (photography) \nSunday \n Sunrise – 9:30 AM (photography) \n Mid-Day (lunch & prep images for review) \n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (critique) \nSnow fence with ripples in the sand at an early hour. Assateague Isand National Seashore \nCedar Waxwing feeding on berry on Assateague Island \nNotes: \nTiming of excursions will be adjusted as needed based on the weather\, subject availability\, and desires of the class participants. Orientation\, lectures and critiques will be held in the Assateague Island’s Visitor Center. \nA pre-class assignment will be provided via e-mail along with guidance for submitting images for Friday night’s orientation. \nAssumes a basic knowledge of your D-SLR digital camera and familiarization with basic terms such as F-stop\, ISO\, & exposure plus the ability to perform minor edits on images and download your image files to e-mail or a thumb drive for the critique sessions.  A laptop computer or tablet is required for image editing and transfer.  \nFor those from out of state requiring overnight accommodations\, rooms are available in Salisbury\, West Ocean City\, & Berlin\, MD. (Approximately half hour or less travel time). \nIf COVID 19 continues to be an issue\, special health precautions may apply such as mask wearing\, social distancing\, etc. \nPrice: $ 425 \nRegister early since this workshop fills rapidly. \nOn the beach I found some goldenrod scattered along the dues. Knowing this was a plant the monarchs favored\, I searched for flowering plants along the beach. \nWhite-tailed Deer eating leaves. \nTo register contact: The Assateague Island Alliance.   \nClick on the following link to register: \nhttps://www.ospreyphoto.com/wp-login.php \nEmail: info@assateagueislandalliance.org \nPhone: 443 614-5375 \nBald Eagle in pine. \nDouble-crested Cormorant swimming partially submerged. \n\nCancellation Policy: \n For cancellations made within 30 days of the start date\, no refunds will be given.  If AIA cancels the workshop participants will receive a full refund.   \nShorebirds on beach at sunrise. \nCancellation Policy\nFor all cancellations made by registered participants more than 30 days prior to the start date of the workshop\, AIA will issue a refund of the registration fee minus a $25 administrative fee.  For cancellations made within 30 days of the start date\, no refunds will be given.  If AIA cancels the workshop participants will receive a full refund.  
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/assateague-island-national-seashore-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Assateague Island National Seashore\, Assateague Island National Seashore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assateague,Fall,National Seashore,Nature Photography,Photo Workshop,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Chincoteague NWR Photo Workshop Fall 2024\nWith Irene Hinke-Sacilotto\n22 – 24 November 2024\nPrice:  $715\nSanderlings feeding at sunrise. \nRed-bellied Woodpecker on trunk \nTundra Swans nipping. \nChincoteague NWR Photo Workshop Fall 2024\nChincoteague NWR is located on the southern Virginia end of the barrier island of Assateague.  The refuge attracts large numbers of waterfowl\, herons\, ibis\, ospreys\, shorebirds\, warblers\, and other migrants. It is also the home to wild horses\, deer\, raccoon\, fox squirrels\, and other animals.  Used to being protected\, the wildlife is unusually tolerant of humans and presents visitors with great photo opportunities.  The ocean\, dunes\, shells\, workboats\, harbor\, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets offer workshop participants a variety of subjects with which to work. The program includes tips on locating and approaching wildlife\, capturing in-flight shots of birds\, equipment selection\, composition\, lighting\, and exposure.   We will explore both the refuge\, seashore\, and the community.  \nSpecial feature – Saturday afternoon pontoon boat trip along Assateague’s/Chincoteague’s shoreline with the hope of photographing wild horses\, wading birds\, porpoise and other wildlife.  (weather dependent) \nBecause of the small class size (8)\, this Chincoteague Photo Workshop is the perfect blend of one-on-one assistance in the field\, instructional PowerPoint presentations\, and image critiques.  \nSanderling twisted preening. \nGreat Egrets landing in tree. \n\nFriday \n\n\n7:00 PM-8:15 PM (orientation) \n\n\nSaturday  \n\n\nSunrise to 9:30 AM (photography @ Chincoteague\, Assateague Island\, and surroundings)\n9:30 AM – 11:30 PM (image editing and lunch break)\n11:30 – 1:00 PM (discussion/critique of workshop images) \n1:00 PM til Sunset (Boat Trip & Sunset) \n\n Sunday \n\nSunrise to 10:00 AM (photography @ Chincoteague\, Assateague Island\, and surroundings)\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (image editing and lunch break)\n12:00 – 2:00 PM (discussion/critique of workshop images) \n\nOrientation\, meetings\, & critiques will be held at the Best Western Plus Motel\, Chincoteague Island\, VA.)\n \n\nOsprey taking off \n\nOcean Sunrise nice color and layers \nDescription:\nThis Chincoteague Photo Workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital or mirrorless camera with an interest in nature.  Workshop emphasis is on improving photographic skills and optimize the use of your camera. Class includes an orientation PowerPoint program followed by photography sessions on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, Assateague Island\, and in the town of Chincoteague.  Included is a critique/review of images from the weekend.  Topics covered: 1) equipment selection and operation\, 2) composition\, creativity and perspective\, 3) metering and exposure\, 4) lighting\, 5) basic image manipulation and 6) locating\, approaching and photographing wildlife. \nFog at sunrise Black Duck Marsh \nBased on my findings from scouting the area prior to the workshop\, the following will be discussed at the orientation meeting on Friday evening: departure time\, current field conditions\, potential subjects\, equipment needed\, safety\, field ethics\, and other logistical details. Prior to dawn on Saturday\, we 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 photo subjects include sand dunes\, shells\, ocean wave\, fishing boats\, fisherman\, the lighthouse\, local architecture\, and wildlife including sika elk and whitetail deer\, fox\, otters\, raccoons\, ponies\, herons\, rails\, swans\, geese\, ducks\, shorebirds\, hawks\, and other resident and migratory species. \nPiping Plover preening \nBald Eagle lifting off from sand dune. \nThe orientation and discussion sessions for the Chincoteague Photo Workshop\, November 2022\, will be held at the Best Western Motel in Chincoteague on Maddox Blvd just outside of the wildlife refuge.  For the weekend\, a small block of rooms is reserved at the Best Western for workshop participants at a reduced price. Contact the hotel for availability at (800) 553-6117 or (757) 336-6557.  Mention you are part of the photo workshop led by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto.  Also\, rooms should be available at other nearby hotels in the town of Chincoteague. For a listing of accommodations other than the Best Western\, go to www.chincoteaguechamber.com\n \nImmature Glossy Ibis feeding. \n\n\nCost/Person: $ 715\nDeposit: 50% of cost.  Final payment due 30 days before start of photo workshop.\nTo register\, go to my website:  www.ospreyphoto.com. Click on the home page “Register Now”. Complete the form and send it with your check\, Mail to Irene Sacilotto\, 542 C Riviera Dr\, Joppa\, MD 21085 \nNOTE: Pontoon boat trip included in price of workshop.  Students are responsible for their own accommodations\, food\, transportation\, and park/refuge fees. Where possible and COVID risk is minimized\, we will carpool to locations. The number of participants is limited to 8.   Note: My attention is focused on participants so I do not photograph during the workshop. \n\n\nOrientation\, meetings\, & critiques will be held at the Best Western Plus Motel\, Chincoteague Island\, VA. \n\nColt feeding outside fence. \nCancellation Policy\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to departure\, $125 administrative fee charged. ($35 admin fee for weekend workshops.)\n60 to 46 days prior to departure\, 50% of workshop or tour cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor does weather. Therefore\, trip cancellation\, interruption & medical insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip. \nTurkey feeding roadside.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/chincoteague-national-wildlife-refuge-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, VA\, 8231 Beach Road P.O. Box 62  23336-0062\, Chincoteague\, VA\, VA\, 23336-0062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Nature Photography,Photo Workshop,Virginia,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Outer Banks North Carolina Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Outer Banks North Carolina Fall 2024\nPhoto Workshop\nwith Irene Hinke-Sacilotto\n  5 Dec – 8 Dec 2024\nPrice $998\nThis Outer Banks Photo Workshop offers a variety of photographic opportunities —lighthouses\, miles of pristine beaches\, sand dunes\, small boat harbors\, historic sites\, fishing piers\, wildlife reserves\, and parks. Over the ocean\, along the shoreline\, and in the marshes\, waterways\, and forests\, we will look for photographic subjects including pelicans\, herons\, shorebirds\, warblers\, pelagic seabirds\, dolphins\, deer\, fox\,and other wildlife. Locations to be visited include Bodie and Currituck Beach Lighthouses\, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse\, Duck boardwalk overlooking Currituck Sound\, Wanchese Harbor\, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge\, Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve\, and Hatteras National Seashore. On the Outer Banks\, sunrises are often spectacular.  The image below is of Avalon Pier as the sun is rising.  Jennette’s Pier (1000 foot-long pier in Nags Head) also offers wonderful opportunities for photography where we hope to capture images of flying pelicans\, pelagic birds\, propose\, surfers\, and fisherman. \nAvalon Peer at sunrise. \nWillets feeding in surf with golden light on water. \nOn 5 Dec there will be an orientation meeting at 7 pm\, EST where participants are invited to share their background in photography and goals for the workshop. I will discuss logistics\, safety\, the tentative schedule\, potential subjects and locations\, and photo tips. Each day will begin at dawn for sunrise photography and will end the day at sunset except on Sunday\, 8 December when the program will end at noon.  Three night’s accommodations at the John Yancey Inn are included in the workshop price. \nNote: As usual with my workshops\, I will arrive several days prior to the group to access current local conditions and to scout the best locations for photography. The exact locations and times may vary according to weather\, safety considerations\, current road conditions\, and desires of the group.  \nI do not photograph during the workshop so my attention can be focused on each participant. \n  \n  \nAvalonPier at Sunrise \n \nSkimmer Board used at Jennette’s pier by young boy. \n  \nThe Changing Face of Barrier Islands \nThe Outer Banks consists of a narrow string of barrier islands running parallel to the North Carolina coast for 150 miles from the Virginia border to Shackleford Banks in the south. A network of bridges and ferries join the islands together making it easy to travel from one to the next.   The Outer Banks are separated from the mainland by bays and inlets\, with Pamlico Sound being the largest (30 miles across at its widest). Like all barrier islands\, those of the Outer Banks are in a constant state of flux being reshaped by the wind\, waves\, tides\, & storms. Today’s shallow coves fill with sand and become the marshes of tomorrow. The most dramatic changes in appearance are caused by fierce coastal storms like the winter “nor’easters” and the fall hurricanes. When these storms coincide with seasonal high tides\, the results can be disastrous\, creating new inlets\, washing out sections of the main highway running the length of the Outer Banks (Route 12)  and tumbling beach-front homes into the sea.  Our exact itinerary can be influenced by weather and changes in road access.\n \nWave with spray on windy day. \nAbandon pier at sunrise. \nCape Hatteras National Seashore\nFor thousands of years\, North Carolina’s Outer Banks have survived onslaughts of wind and sea. This thin\, broken strand of islands curves out into the Atlantic Ocean and back again sheltering North Carolina’s mainland and offshore sounds.  Cape Hatteras National Seashore protects long stretches of beach\, sand dunes\, marshes\, and woodlands that are part of three barrier islands– Bodie Island\, Hatteras Island\, and Ocracoke Island. It extends more than 70 miles south of Nags Head.  \nIt and other undeveloped beaches\, offer wonderful opportunities for photography–sunrise\, waves\, shells\, patterns in the sand\, dunes\, driftwood\, beach vegetation\, and local wildlife. Because of strong currents and turbulence off shore\, food is abundant\, supporting not only large populations of seabirds\, but dolphins\, whales and other marine mammals. Those will longer lenses may be able to capture images of the sanderlings or other small shorebirds as they chase receding waves to feed on crabs and other tiny organisms in the exposed wet sand.  Or you may have opportunities to photograph Brown Pelicans flying in formation and gliding just inches above the water’s surface or plunging head first into the ocean. \nTundra Swan splash landing \nBlue-winged Teal taking off. \nGroup of swans interacting. \nOregon Inlet\nOregon Inlet connects the Atlantic Ocean with Pamlico Sound.  For years\, the Bonner Bridge\, the longest bridge on the Rt. 12 which runs the length of Outer Banks\, provided vehicle access to the southern part of the Outer Banks.  Due to shifting sand\, strong currents\, and instability\, the Bonner Bridge had to be replaced.  The 2.8-mile Marc Basnight Bridge now connects the northern and southern parts of the Outer Banks.   \nThe southern portion of the old Bonner bridge was turned into a 1046-foot long fishing pier. The Pier opened on Oct. 1\, 2021 with cooperation between the National Park Service\, Fish and Wildlife Service\, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.   Oregon Inlet is rich with marine life due to mixing of salt water with fresh and attracts fish\, birds and fisherman. From the pier\, we will try to get images of pelicans\, cormorants\, ospreys\, and pelagic sea bird attracted to the abundant food supply.   \nCanada goose reaching out. \nTundra Swan flapping backlit. \n  \nNear the entrance to the pier is a historic US Coast Guard station\, (formerly a Lifesaving station) that has great photo potential.  Near to the ocean\, it sits in the midst of beautiful sand dunes. \nOregon Inlet Life Saving Station \nBodie Lighthouse & Keepers Quarters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBodie Lighthouse\nThe Bodie Island Lighthouse was erected to mark the entrance to Oregon Inlet and is still operating today. It is located at the north end of Cape Hatteras National Seashore\, just south of Nags Head and 4 miles before the inlet.  Todays  lighthouse was built 1872 after the original one on the opposite bank of the inlet was destroyed in the Civil War.  It was renovated in recent years\, with the work concluded in 2013.  It stands 150 feet tall and has a keepers quarters is adjacent to it.  It is tucked away between tall pine trees and freshwater marshland.  Deer are not an uncommon sight on the main entrance road to the parking area.  There are several nature trails nearby including a .4 mile long boardwalk leading to a viewing platform overlooking a pond and marshland frequented by wading birds and others species.  \nOsprey carrying fish. \n\nDuck Boardwalk and Currituck Sound\nThe community of Duck on the northern end of the Outer Banks constructed an elevated boardwalk that is nearly a mile in length and is adjacent to Currituck Sound. Herons\, waterfowl\, turtles\, and other species can be photographed from the various points along the walkway.  It is the perfect place to capture incredible sunsets with swans or cypress trees in the foreground.   \n \n  \n  \nCypress tree at sunset. \nCurrituck Beach Lighthouse & Whalehead\nThe Currituck Beach Lighthouse still functions as a guide for passing mariners.  It located in the heart of Corolla near the northern end of Rt. 12\, the primary road that runs the length of the Outer Banks. This 162 foot tall lighthouse stands out for its distinctive red exterior. The design was intentional to set the Currituck Lighthouse apart from its Outer Banks neighbors. The lighthouse has been left unpainted so visitors could marvel at the sheer number of bricks involved in its construction. The lighthouse is adjacent to the the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education\, the historic Whalehead Club\, and Corolla Park.  The Whalehead\, with its beautiful architecture\, is a 1920’s mansion. Although serving other purposes over the years\, it was once a secluded oceanfront retreat for this country’s wealthy hunters and conservationists. \nBald Cypress Tree Currituck Sound Sunset. \nManteo & Wanchese\nOn Roanoke Island\, in the late 1800s\, Manteo served as an important port and is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina with large ships docking at is waterfront.  A short distance away is Wanchese\, another fishing port. Once centers for boat building\, both ports have diminished in importance today.  But they still have small boat harbors where a small number of trawlers\, crabbing\, and other commercial and sports fishing boats dock. \nRoanoke Marshes Lighthouse \nThe Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is on the east end of the Manteo waterfront. Reaches 40 yards out into Roanoke Sound with a boardwalk for access. Unlike Bodie and other lighthouses on the Outer Banks\, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a replica of a lighthouse that was constructed in 1877 at the southern entrance of the Croatan Sound in the village of Wanchese to help sailors and fishermen to find their way to port.  It is a river lighthouse. So like its counterparts\, it is much shorter and squatter than the other lighthouses on the Outer Banks. With its red roof\, black shutters\,  and cottage-like appearance\, it is a favorite subject for photographers.  The town of Manteo\, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina\, is quaint and worth visiting with a number of unique shops\, pubs\, coffeehouses\, restaurants\, and a boardwalk along the water. It is a nice place to pick up a coffee or sandwich after an active morning shooting session. Nearby  is the small community of Wanchese with a small harbor and marina with large sport fishing boats.  Usually there are a few work boats tied up at the wharf along with fishing nets\, crab traps and other gear.  In the past\, it has been a good location to photograph ospreys and pelicans. \nAvocet preening. \nBrown Pelican landing. \nPEA ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE  \nPea Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is on the southern side of the Oregon Inlet and covers more than 5\,900 acres. The water level is managed by a system of dikes and ponds to favor the production of food high in value to wildlife. The refuge provides a safe haven for wintering migratory waterfowl with 25 species of ducks and more than 265 species of birds including osprey\, Wilson’s plover\, black skimmers\, wading birds\, and least terns.  We will explore the overlooks and trails in search of photo subjects. In early winter thousands of waterfowl including tundra swans arrive at the refuge. \nTundra Swan landing. \nWhat to Bring\nDSLR or Mirrorless camera\, instruction manual\, spare memory cards \,and batteries.  Lenses from wide angle to 300 mm or more. Polarizing and a neutral density filter.  Sturdy tripod. For the image review session and editing images\, bring a laptop computer or tablet.  Edited images should be saved to a flash drive for transferring to my computer for viewing by the group. \nCLOTHING \nIt can be cold at this time of the year\, so bring some warm clothing.  But in early December temperatures can also be mild.  Dress in layers. The workshop will begin each day at dawn to take advantage of the warm\, early morning light. Activities will proceed in the rain\, so bring rain gear and waterproof covers for your camera and lenses. At this time of year\, ticks\, flies or mosquitoes could still be present so bring insect repellant. For protection from UV radiation\, I suggest wearing a hat and using sun screen.  To prevent dehydration\, bring water to each outing. \nHANDOUTS  \n Also prior to our first meeting\, please bring me on a thumb drive 2 sample images of your nature photography images for discussion.  In a future handout\, I will provide  guidance as to file naming and formatting.  Using the recommended naming protocol helps when sorting and reviewing the images besides info on what to bring. You will also be sent a liability release form and pre-workshop questionnaire that will help me to better address your needs. These should be completed before the class. \nYellowlegs after catching fish. \nSPECIAL NOTES  \nI will provide individual attention to each participant in the field matching each their skill level. The itinerary is flexible and will be adjusted according to the location and availability of subjects\, the weather\, safety\, group interest\, and other factors. Paths may be uneven\, wet in spots\, or sandy. The trails I selected for the workshop are easy to moderate in difficulty. Anyone may abstain from any activity and select an alternate that is less strenuous. Boots with firm ankle support for hiking are recommended. The pace of the workshop is adjusted to the desires of the group and to allow participants to explore each location thoroughly and to ask questions. Car pooling is encouraged where possible & safe. Much in terms of health precautions will depend on the situations relative to COVID or other health risks at the time.  \n——————————– \nPRICE $ 998 based on single occupancy; $ 896 based on double occupancy. \nACCOMMODATIONS – Price includes 3 nights accommodations (John Yancey Inn\, Ocean Front\, Kill Devil Hills\, Outer Banks)\, but does not include food\, transportation\, tolls\, any park fees or personal items.  \nMaximum number of participants – 6 \nFull payment due 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. Deposit: 50% prior to that date. See cancellation policy posted with registration form on web site. If you have questions\, contact me at (410) 679-2873 or (410) 960-5871 or e-mail me at ospreyphot@aol.com \n(To register\, complete the form at top of the “Events” web page). \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to departure\, $125 administrative fee charged. ($35 admin fee for weekend workshops.)\n60 to 46 days prior to departure\, 50% of workshop or tour cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor does weather. Therefore\, trip cancellation\, interruption & medical insurance is HIGHLY recommended. 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URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/4776/
LOCATION:Outer Banks NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Nature Photography,Outer Banks,Photo Workshop,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Newfoundland Tours July 2025 (2 tours)
DESCRIPTION:Puffins billing \nOverview:\n Two tours (2 – 11 Jul & 13 – 22 Jul 2025)\nAt the eastern edge of North America where the sun rises first\, you will find the island of Newfoundland Canada with a dramatic coastline\, rugged cliffs\, sea stacks\, natural harbors plus sweeping barren and boreal forests.  The waters are rich with food for millions of seabirds\, fish\, and  whales.  Millions of puffins\, murres\, and gannets nest on its cliffs\, island\, and sea stacks.   \nNewfoundland is one of my favorite places to photograph.  My first and second visits were in 2004 with a photo tour in 2005.  In 2023 I returned again and have not been able to get the location out of my mind.  There are so many subjects to photograph\, both landscapes and wildlife. I love being able to explore areas without the crowds that are found in many popular destinations\, including in U.S. national parks. So in 2024 organized and led two photo tours on the Avalon & Bonavista Peninsula’s.  They were so successful and productive\, I decided to repeat them in 2025\, just shifting the dates a bit  for better chances of photographing whale activity. \nCape Spear fog rising. \nAs last summer\, we will travel in a Chevy Suburban or similar vehicle.  The number of participants is limited to 3 in each session so people will be comfortable while traveling and also due to the limited accommodations near where we will be photographing.  Each person will have their own bedroom with a private bath in all but one remote location near St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve where we will spend two nights in apartments with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.   To spend adequate time in each location\, as in 2024 I limited the tour areas to ones with the greatest photo potential and limited travel time between sites- the Avalon and Bonavista Peninsula.  I reserved accommodations in St. John’s\, St. Brides (near dramatic cliffs with the largest gannet colony in North America) and the town of Bonavista.  Each tour is scheduled for July\, the best time for close encounters with whales and nesting seabirds.  As I do with each. program\, I will arrive before the first tour group and scout locations observing current conditions and the best opportunities for photography. \nGannets at St Mary’s Ecological Reserve fighting over territory. \nAvalon Peninsula  \nYou will fly into St. John’s airport in Newfoundland and take a hotel shuttle to  the Holiday Inn Express\, Airport.  From there we will branch out to other locations..  The itineraries cover the same territory but in slightly different order to be able to schedule the boat charter in Bonavista.  On the first day of your tour\, we will meet for an orientation when you will meet your fellow travelers and I will review travel plans.  As usual with my programs\, I will arrive in Newfoundland ahead of the first group to scout the locations for the best photo opportunities.   \nSt. John’s \nSt. John’s has a past stretching back centuries. Founded in 1497 by Italian explorer John Cabot\, it is one of North America’s oldest European settlements.  In older areas of the city\, the narrow angular streets reflect a time when travel was by primarily by horse and carriages. The city has colorful architecture (the jelly bean and victorian style houses)\, well-preserved historic buildings\, and unique communities such as Quidi Vidi.  From St. John’s harbor\, we will board a boat to photograph the shoreline and whales. \nSt. Johns Harbor from Signal Hill \nFt Amherst guarding St. John’s Harbor \nSignal Hill \n Signal Hill was an integral part of the defense systems of St. John’s\, protecting the harbor from the 1660s to the Second World War. On a lower level there is a visitor center.  From its parking area\, there is a road that climbs to the summit.  From both levels\, you can photograph panoramic views of the city\, harbor\, and Ft Amherst and the lighthouse at the entrance to the harbor.  At the top of Signal Hill is a stone structure\, Cabot Tower\, erected to commemorate John Cabot’s historic voyage to the coast of North America in 1497.  This was the earliest exploration of North America since the Norse landed at Vinland in the 11th century. It is also where the first transatlantic wireless signal was sent by Guglielmo Marconi. \nJelly Bean houses in St John’s being photographed \nBattery Hill \nFor protection\, overlooking the harbor are several former batteries\, i.e. gun emplacements for the defense of St. John’s.  Although the guns emplacements are gone\, there is a community called Battery Hill.  Here colorful historic homes cling to cliffs above the harbor.  \nHouses clinging to the cliffs on Battery Hill. \nQuidi Vidi \nQuidi Vidi is a historic community in St. John’s.  Its  houses and piers are nestled along the shoreline of a narrow inlet where fishing/crabbing boats are tied up. \nQuidi Vidi Harbor \nCape Spear \nCape Spear is a wind-blown headland at the most easterly point in North America. On it stands two lighthouses.  Whales are often seen off-shore along the rocky coast.  One of the lighthouses with the keeper’s house at the base is operational.  The other lighthouse is the oldest in Newfoundland.  Afterwards photographing here we will stop at the quaint town of Petty Harbor. \nCape Spear lower lighthouse from cliff \nWitless Bay \nOn the Avalon Peninsula about an hour from our hotel in St John’s is Bay Bulls and Witless Bay Ecological Preserve where hundreds of thousands seabirds nest and raise their young on four islands.  Located here is the largest colony of Atlantic puffins that exist in North America.  The surrounding waters at times are frequented by Humpback\, Killer and Minke whales plus other marine life.  If conditions are favorable for photography\, we will board one of the tour boats to explore this remarkable biodiverse area. \nGuillemot face-off \nAtlantic Puffin carrying nesting material \nCape St. Mary’s \nOn the tip of the other side of the Avalon peninsula is the small community of St. Brides which is a short distance from St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve.  After a brief stop at the visitor center\, we will  follow the footpath across a subarctic treeless plateau. It leads to a viewing location a few hundred meters from “Bird Rock”\, a large sea stack with several thousand nesting gannets. The nearby cliff walls are also covered by nesting birds.  We will be able to photograph the seabirds carrying nest materials\, flying\, courting\, fighting over territory\, and caring for young.  As you follow the path towards Bird Rock\, there are places to photograph the walls of the beautiful high cliffs where other seabirds nest including kittiwakes\, murres\, and guillemots.  \nNorthern Gannets mating \nSt Brides  \nNearby our hotel at St. Brides is a harbor where a number of fishing boats. used by waterman to seasonally catch lobster and snow crabs..  It is an excellent place to photograph the workboats\, gear\, and fishermen.   At St. Brides\, we have two units in the hotel where we are staying. It overlooks the water and each apartment has a living area\, kitchen\, 2 bedrooms\, and bath.  (Bird Island Resort) \nSt Brides Harbor in fog \nBonavista \nAnother area to be explored is Bonavista Peninsula several hours from St. John’s and St. Brides.  On the way to the tip of the peninsula we will stop at the historic town of Trinity.  In the 16th and 17th centuries\, it was a migratory and permanent fishing station.  In later centuries the town became a major center of trade on the Notth East coast of Newfoundland. Today many structures of historic significance have been preserved.   If road conditions permit\, we will visit Fort Point Lighthouse. \nFox at Bonavista Lighthouse \nBonavista Lighthouse \nIn the town of  Bonavista I have booked rooms at the Ellis B&B.  I have rented the whole house with 4 bedrooms and with a view of the harbor and water.  Incredible breakfasts are included.  From here we can drive a short distance to check out Dungeon Provincial Park where from a grassy bluff you can see a massive crater created by the collapse of two sea arches eaten out by crashing waves. Also nearby is Spiller’s Cove where numerous sea stacks rise from the sea.  This site includes the geological wonder\, named the Chimney\, a prominent unusual narrow and tall sea stack.  We will also explore the area around the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. \nLupin roadside in Trinity \nBonavista Lighthouse \n \nPuffins \nA short distance from our lodging in Bonavista\, we will visit a puffin colony at Elliston where you can photograph the tiny  birds from land. The majority nest on an off-shore rock a short distance from the cliff where we can photograph.  Besides the bird activity on the rock\, often puffins fly over to the mainland where you will be standing. At times\, these handsomely marked birds casually hop past photographers\, sometimes too close to photograph.   \nAlso\, while based in Bonavista\, weather permitting\, we will board our privately chartered boat (Seas the Day Tours) for exploration of Bonavista Bay hoping to photograph humpback whales when they first arrive in the area following one of their favorite foods\, capelin. \nHumpback whale diving \nHumpback whale playing alongside boat \nThe itinerary for each tour follows.  The itineraries are subject to change depending on what I find on the scouting trip\, weather\, safety\, desires of the group. \n  \nLast years participants photographing whales in Bonavista Bay. \nItinerary\nON = Overnight \nFirst July TOUR \n2 Jul: Arrival at St. John’s and orientation meeting (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n3-4 Jul: Explore St. John’s\, Signal Hill\, Quidi Vidi\, Cape Spear\, Petty Harbor\, 2 boat trips to photograph seabirds and whales. (ON Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n5 Jul: Drive to St Brides to photograph Northern Gannets & St. Brides Harbor (ON St. Brides\, Bird Island Resort) \n6 Jul: Photography of Gannets\, St. Brides harbor and surroundings (ON St. Brides\, Bird Island Resort) \n7 Jul: Drive to the town of Bonavista stopping at the town of Trinity (ON Ellis B&B) \n8-9 Bonavista:  Explore Bonavista area. (ON Ellis B&B). \nPhotograph puffins\, Bonavista lighthouse\, Dungeon Provincial Park\, and Spillers Cove.  Chartered boat trip to photograph whales & puffins at sea (sea conditions permitting). \n10 Jul: Drive to St John’s with stop at Brigus Harbor (ON St John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n11 Jul: Depart for home. \nCape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve \nGannet face \nSt Mary’s Cliffs \nPhotographing gannets at St. Mary’s \n \n2nd JULY TOUR  \n13 Jul:  Arrive at St John’s & orientation meeting. (ON St John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n14 Jul: Dive to St. Brides for Gannets at St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve and St. Brides Harbor. (ON: St Brides\, Bird Island Resort) \n15 Jul: Photography of  gannets at St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve and St. Brides Harbor. (ON: St Brides\, Bird Island Resort) \n16 Jul: Drive to the town of Bonavista\, with a stop at Trinity on the way (ON Ellis B&B) \n17-18 Jul: Bonavista area (ON Ellis B&B) \n19 Jul: Drive to St. John’s. Stop at Brigus Harbor on way. (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n20 Jul: Explore St. John’s\, Cape Spear\, with O’Briens Boat trip to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n21 Jul: Boat trip from St. John’s harbor to photograph whales and the shoreline including Battery Hill. Visits to Signal Hill\, Quidi Vidi\, etc. (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n22 Jul: Depart for home \nPuffins fighting \nPuffin taking flight from the sea \nMoose photo on way to St. Brides \nNorthern Gannet fighting \n \nLimited to 3 people in each tour.  Spaces fill rapidly.\nPrice\n$500.00 deposit to reserve your spot. \nTotal Cost: $5195/ person single accommodations \n$4695 person – if sharing room in St. Johns. \nPrice includes  transportation to photo sites around Newfoundland\, single accommodations\, park fees\, & 2 boat excursions.   Personal items and food are not included.  \n  \nPayment Schedule ($500 deposit plus 2nd & final payments)\nFirst July Tour:\nDeposit – $500 to guarantee space \nSecond payment is due 2 April 2025 = $2347 \n(If shared room in St. Johns = ($2097) \nThe final payment is due 2 May 2025 = $2348 \n(If shared room in St. Johns = $2098) \nSecond July Tour:\nDeposit – $500 to guarantee space \nSecond Payment is due 13 April = $2347 \n(If Shared room in St. Johns = $2097) \nThe final payment is due 13 May =$2348 \n(If shared room in St. Johns = $2098) \n \nCancellation Policy\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to 1st day of tour\, $125 administrative fee charged.\n60 to 46 days prior to 1st day of tour\, 50% of workshop or tour cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor does weather. Therefore\, trip cancellation and interruption insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip. \n  \nAtlantic Puffin
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/newfoundland-tour-july-2025/
CATEGORIES:Nature Photography,Newfoundland,Photo Tour,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Badlands of South Dakota Fall 2025 (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Badlands of South Dakota\n12- 15 Sep 2025 (Cancelled)\nBighorn Sheep Ram. \nGENERAL INTRODUCTION\nDuring this Badlands of South Dakota Photo Workshop we will explore Badlands National Park and locations in the vicinity of the park. The workshop begins with an orientation session at the Best Western in Wall on Friday\, September 12\, 2025 at 7:00 PM and ends on Monday\, September 15\, 2025 at Sunset.  On most days\, we will be in the field at before dawn to photograph sunrise and take advantage of the early morning light. Likewise\, we will end each day’s activities at sunset when the sun is low in the sky\, colors are warm\, and the light accentuates the relief and texture of the land.  During the beginning and end of the day\, the light is soft light and complementary\, without the harsh light of mid-day.  At these times\, animals are more active and easily located.  Mid-days will be reserved for rest\, reflection\, image editing/review\, or travel between locations. Photo opportunities include both the unique scenery of the Badlands and local wildlife. \nMaximum number of participants\, 6.  The low student to instructor ratio maximizes flexibility and provides each person with individual attention.  Photographers of all levels are welcome. \nYellow mounds. \nSage Creek eroded cliff \nGeology & Wildlife \nOnce the site of an ancient sea\, the South Dakota Badlands have been transformed over thousands of years into the land you see today. Layers of sediment and ash were eroded away leaving behind multi-colored rocks and boulders balanced on pedestals of stone. Eroded canyons and isolated buttes stand as testament to the power of the wind and rain. At first glance\, the land seems sterile\, yet close examination reveals a variety of creatures. Agile bighorn scale steep canyon walls and the males fight for dominance of herds. Pronghorn and buffalo graze on prairie grasses while hawks circle overhead.  In prairie dog towns\, occupants groom\, nibble on grasses\, and jump\, yipping alarm calls suggesting there is an intruder in the colony — perhaps a badger or coyote in search of a meal.  Providing easy access to unusual geologic formations\, trails\, and favorite wildlife haunts\, a loop road meanders through the northern portion of the park.  South of Sage Creek is Sheep Mountain Table.  At its base are unique formations where rocks are balanced on limestone pedestals.  A dirt road leads to a high\, flat plateau which is isolated from the surrounding terrain by deeply cut canyons. Once on top\, the views are spectacular and dirt roads lead to a variety of vantage points. \nBadger near prairie dog colony. \nOrientation Program & Planning\nDuring the orientation session\, participants will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and express their goals for attending the workshop.  Using a PowerPoint program\, I will cover trip logistics\,  the basic itinerary\, ethics\, safety\, how to approach and photograph wildlife\, and considerations for capturing dramatic  landscapes images. \nI will be on-site a week prior to the program to check out current conditions and best locations for photography.  The itinerary will be flexible in response to weather\, lighting\, availability of animals\, client safety\, and the desires of the group.  Each day we will begin with pre-dawn photography including sunrise\, scenery in early morning light\, and wildlife in the area. How long we remain in a particular location will depend on what photo opportunities that exist at that time.  Middays will be aside for lunch\,  personal errands\,  image editing/review\, or transportation to new photo locations. In the afternoon\, we will resume photographing until twilight. I have set aside time for a group review of images taken earlier in the week. \nThis is my 4rd fall program offered in the South Dakota Badlands.  Plus I co-led 2 workshops in the spring as well. \nCoyote hunting near prairie dog town. \nPotential photo locations: \n\nPinnacles Overlook\nRobert’s Prairie Dog Town\nSage Creek Area\nBadlands Loop Road\nCedar Pass Area\nDoor\, Notch\, Window and Fossil Exhibit Trails\nBuffalo Gap National Grasslands\nSage Creek Rim Road\nThe historic town of Scenic\nSheep Mountain Table (Stronghold Unit\, if roads permit)\n\nStorm over Badlands \nAccessibility/Difficulty\nThere will be a small amount of hiking on boardwalks and over rocky areas but mostly on level\, well-worn paths. While photographing\, we will adhere to park rules and responsible wildlife guidelines set forth by the National Park Service. \nBighorn Sheep at sunset \nDETAILS\nPRICE: $ 2450.  Includes 4 days accommodation based on double occupancy.  Single occupancy – $ 2795. \n Workshop limited to 6 participants.   \n(Note: A Commercial Activity Permit is required in order to conduct workshops in the Badlands National Park of South Dakota.  The fee is a flat rate independent of  the number of participants and number of workshops.  The price of this workshop includes a fee to cover the cost of the permit). \nStart date: 12 Sepember\,2025 (7:00 PM)           End date: 15 Sepember\, 2025\, Sunset \n(Minimum of 4 participants necessary at the quoted price. In the event there are only 3 participants\, a small group supplement of $250 will be added to the price above for each person.) \nDeposit: $300 to hold a spot in this workshop. Balance is due by 12 August\, 2025. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nFill out the form and send it to me along with your payment.  Checks should be made out to Photography by Hinke-Sacilotto. Mail to: Irene Sacilotto\, 542 C Riviera Dr\, Joppa\, MD 21085. (For payment\, checks or transfer of funds via Zelle are preferred.  Visa or MasterCard payments are accepted with a 2 % fee for processing.  For security\, call with your credit card info). \nCurious male Pronghorn Antelope. \nPrairie Dog line up \nWhat is included:\n\nOrientation PowerPoint presentation.\n4 nights accommodations at the Best Western Plains in Wall\, SD\, 712 Glenn St\, Wall\, SD 57790.\nField sessions with one-on-one instruction.\nImage review during workshop.\nInstructor with nearly 40 years experience leading workshops & tours.\nWell-planned and researched itineraries.\nPhoto locations selected based on my scouting time immediately prior to the start of the program.\nSmall group size (limited to 6)\nThe orientation meeting will be held at the Best Western Plains.\n\nCancellation policy:\nNotices of cancellations must be in writing:\n \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to the beginning of the workshop – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to t\, a $35 administrative fee will be charged.\n60 to 46 days prior to the beginning of the workshop\, 50% of workshop price will be charged.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\n  \n \nNot included:\n\nAirfare\, transportation on site\, and meals.\nBadlands NP entry fees. Bring your America the Beautiful pass or senior pass if you have one to cover your entry fee. Otherwise vehicles will be charged an entrance fee.  If you ride-share\, one pass will cover four passengers in one vehicle.\nTrip insurance. You are encouraged to purchase trip insurance in case of an unforeseen emergency which requires you to cancel.\n\nTransportation To\, From\, and Within the Park\nYou are responsible for transportation to and from Wall\, SD and throughout the park every day. Ride sharing is encouraged. You can reserve and pick up a rental car at the airport in Rapid City\, SD if you are flying in for the workshop. Rapid City (RAP) is the nearest airport to Wall which is approximately a one hour drive east on Interstate 90. \nPronghorn Antelope turning \n  \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nBring a laptop or tablet with photo editing software and flash/thumb drive for image transfer for review.\nBe prepared to dress in layers since the temperatures can vary widely at this time of the year. Include sunscreen.\nLenses – wide angle for scenes to telephotos.  A 300 mm should be adequate for larger animals. For small birds\, a 500 or 600 mm is suggested.  (Zoom lenses covering these ranges are fine.)\nSturdy tripod\nRain gear for you and your equipment\n\nFor toiletries and other items you may have left at home\, there is a Walmart and Target in Rapid City.  Also for field items\, there is a Cabela’s/Bass Pro store in Rapid City on 3231 East Mall Drive.  It carries a wide range of clothing and other accessories that might be useful during the workshop.   \nSince we will be departing early\, I suggest purchasing water\, items for breakfast and snacks.  We will either return to Wall for lunch or stop at the restaurant at Cedar Pass.  Wall\, SD has a grocery store\, gas stations\, lodging\, restaurants\, and the famous Wall Drug and EWilotohotomporium. \nBighorn Sheep grazing along road in the Badlands. \n\n\nShifting shadows over Badlands.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/badlands-of-south-dakota-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Badlands National Park\, 25216 Ben Reifel Road \, Interior\, SD\, 57750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Badlands,Nature Photography,Photo Tour,Photo Workshop,South Dakota,wildlife photogaphy,Workshop
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Mountains\, Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Mountains\, Fall 2025\n6 – 9 October 2025   (Filled\, wait list available.)\nWhite-tailed Deer in fall leaves. \nThis workshop focuses on one of my favorite fall photo destinations\, the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia where I previously have conducted a number of photo workshops in the past. The workshop includes Canaan Valley\, Blackwater Falls State Park\, and other scenic areas nearby.  Because of the high elevation in this region\, fall arrives in early October when leaves on the mountainside turn from green to a mix of warm colors.  Beaver\, muskrats\, bear\, and other animals are active and sometimes visible as they gather food and prepare for the winter. It is the perfect time to visit West Virginia. \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Subject to change based on conditions at the time\, safety\, & weather)\nSurise – 6:51 \, Sunset 5:09 pm \n6 Oct (Monday) \nOrientation (7:00-8:15 PM) @ Blackwater Falls Lodge\, Davis Room. \n7 Oct (Tuesday) \nPre-dawn – 10:00 AM: (Canaan Valley – Sunrise\, Blackwater River\, Deer\, Trails) \n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Return to lodge\, Lunch\, Rest\, Initial edit of images) \n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM (Q&A) \n1:00 PM –  Sunset: (Seneca Rocks\, Dolly Sods) \n8 Oct (Wednesday) \nPre-dawn – 11:00 AM (Pendleton Lake\, Blackwater River Overlook\, Lindy Point) \n11:00 AM-1:00 PM (Lunch\, Initial edit of images) \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Image review) \n2:30 PM – Sunset (Blackwater Falls\, Davis/Thomas\, Canaan Valley NWR\, Sunset) \n9 Oct (Thursday) \nPre-dawn – 11:00 AM (Roadside view of falls\, Blackwater River\, Elakala Trail/Falls) \n11:00 AM (Check out of hotel\, End of Workshop) \nSunset over Canaan Valley \nBlackwater Canyon with river and fall color. \nBlackwater Falls State Park\nLodging  \nThe workshop package includes 3 nights at Blackwater Falls Lodge in the heart of Blackwater Falls State Park.  The view of the Blackwater Canyon from the back patio is eye-catching with weathered rock faces and colorful hillsides. It is ideally located with easy access to trails\, waterfalls\, and overlooks of the Blackwater Canyon. (3 nights accommodations in included). \nFall color \nPhoto Opportunities \nBlackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia.  The centerpiece of the park is Blackwater Falls. After meandering through Canaan Valley the Blackwater River tumbles over boulders and plunges 62 feet into Blackwater Canyon.  Walkways\, stairs\, and platforms provide a variety of viewpoints from which you can photograph the falls. \nClose to the hotel is the trail to Elakala Falls where a series waterfalls from Shays Run descend into the Blackwater Canyon.  A bridge provides a view of the falls from the top.   The descent to the base of the upper falls presents photographers with a unique view but can be a bit difficult to reach safely.  Often I concentrate my efforts on photographing the stream above the falls capturing images of floating leaves\, bubbles and foam\, and swirling patterns from the water entering circular pools. \nDead leaf floating in stream \nA short drive from the lodge is Pendleton Point Overlook with views up and down Blackwater Canyon.  A trail from the parking lot leads to Pendleton Lake where on still days autumn colors from the surrounding trees reflect in the lake’s surface. Often on cool mornings\, fog rises from the lake’s surface creating magical scene as it  slowly rises to reveal the surroundings. \nDecaying Leaf. \nMy favorite overlook of  Blackwater Canyon is Lindy Point. A narrow road adjacent to the park’s cross-country ski center leads to a  small parking lot and the trail head to the point.  The relativity easy .4 mile trail leads to a wooden platform and rock ledges that provide panoramic views of  the 3000-foot canyon walls. \nLinde Point \n  \n\nWhite-Tailed Deer buck with antlers \n  \n \nCanaan Valley State Park \nApproximately 7 miles from Blackwater Falls State Park is Canaan Valley State Park.  This 6000-acre property has over 18 miles trails through woods\, meadows\, marshes and along the slow-moving Blackwater River.  It is home to wildlife including deer\, bear\, raccoons\, beaver\, skunks\, herons\, muskrats\, waterfowl and on rare occasions\, bobcat.  At 3200 feet above sea level\, Canaan Valley is cooler than the surrounding countryside so fall color comes earlier than in the much of the state.  In early October\, overnight temperatures can dip below freezing resulting in a delicate coating of frost on grasses\, fall flowers\, and other vegetation. \nIt is rutting season for White-tailed Deer causing them to be more visible than earlier in the year.  Bucks are their most handsome with sharpened antlers and heavy winter coats.   Migrating Canada Geese and other waterfowl are quite vocal and can be spotted as they fly overhead on their way to feed in the wetlands. \nIf we are lucky\, the chair lift concession that is open during skiing season is operating and can take us to Bald Knob Trail for panoramic views of Canaan Valley. \n  \n  \nCanaan Valley stand of maples\, WV \n  \nDolly Sods Wilderness\nIf time permits\, we will briefly stop for photos of Seneca Rocks on our way to Dolly Sods located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia. It is part of the Monongahela National Forest with elevations ranging from 2\,500 to over 4\,700 feet.  The rugged terrain was shaped by logging\, fires and the harsh climate. It is home to more than a dozen rare plant and animal species. At the highest elevations\, the scene more resembles the arctic rather than West Virginia.  Several gravel roads lead to the top of Dolly’s plateau and connect with a narrow road that follows the ridge-line providing sweeping vistas of distant mountains. As the road climbs higher\, the landscape becomes populated by one-sided stunted trees\, lichen-covered boulders\, sphagnum bogs\, heath barrens\, and low-growing shrubs.   In early October\, the leaves of blueberry and cranberry bushes turn red and glow when backlit by the setting sun. \nAt the eastern end of the road is an area referred to as Bear Rocks.  A wall of huge\, irregularly shaped boulders rest on the mountain ridge.  From high vantage points on clear days one can see as far as Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. \nFall color reflected in creek. \nBear Rocks \nGeneral Info:\nThis workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of their 35 mm SLR or mirrorless camera with an interest in improving their photographic skills and optimizing the use of their camera.  After Monday evening’s orientation\, workshop activities will begin at dawn each day to take advantage of the warm early morning light & heightened animal activity.  Afternoons will be spent in the field photographing until sunset. Mid-days will be reserved for rest\, lunch and photo editing. On Wednesday\, time will be set aside for reviewing class images. Thursday’s activities will again begin at dawn with the workshop officially ending at 11:00 AM. \nPRICE: $1218 (based on double occupancy); $ 1445 (based on single occupancy) \nPreferred payment is by personal check or via Zelle.  Visa and Mastercard payments will be accepted but with a 2 % admin fee.  For security\, credit card numbers should be supplied via phone contact and not via e-mail. \nDEPOSIT: To reserve your spot in the workshop\, 50% of total is due at registration.  FINAL PAYMENT due 06 Sept 2023.  Price includes accommodations for 3 nights at the lodge at Blackwater Falls State Park.  It also includes park fees\, the orientation meeting\, an instructional PowerPoint presentation\, one-on-one assistance in the field\, and a critique of images.  I assumes a basic understanding of camera operation and terms such as shutter speed and F-stop.  Info on what to bring to the workshop will be provided at a later date along with health & liability forms. \nThe class size limited to 6 people for one-on-one instruction.  My focus is on participants\, so I do not photograph during the workshop. \nThe itinerary is subject to change and reflects observations from my pre-workshop scouting trip.  It is flexible and will be altered dependent on the weather conditions\, safety issues\, availability and location of subjects\, and participant interests. Hiking is limited but some areas may be rocky or wet so consider wearing boots with firm ankle support.  You can refrain from activity that you feel is too difficult or dangerous and pursue an alternate activity.  Since temperatures can vary from freezing to the low 70s\, plan to dress in layers. Bring rain gear for yourself and photo equipment. Bring breakfast snacks since departures will be at dawn.  A short distance from our hotel\, in the town of Davis\, there is a grocery store where you can pick up supplies.  Also prior to our early morning departures\, you can pick up food at the gas station/convenience store just outside the park entrance. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nIf you have any questions or concerns contact Irene Hinke-Sacilotto at isacilotto@aol.com or Office (410) 679-2873 or Mobile (410) 960-5871 \nCreek with fall color. \nCancellation Policy\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation. \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to the beginning of the workshop – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to t\, a $35 administrative fee will be charged.\n60 to 46 days prior to the beginning of the workshop\, 50% of workshop price will be charged.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor do weather conditions. Therefore\, trip cancellation & interruption insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/west-virginia-mountains-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Fall,Nature Photography,Photo Workshop,West Virginia,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Outer Banks Photo Workshop\, Dec 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bufflehead Duck & Swan \nOuter Banks Photo Workshop\n4 – 7 Dec 2025\nwith Irene Hinke-Sacilotto\nThis Outer Banks Photo Workshop offers a variety of photographic opportunities —lighthouses\, miles of pristine beaches\, sand dunes\, small boat harbors\, historic sites\, fishing piers\, wildlife reserves\, and parks. Over the ocean\, along the shoreline\, and in the marshes\, waterways\, and forests\, we will look for photographic subjects including pelicans\, herons\, shorebirds\, warblers\, pelagic seabirds\, dolphins\, deer\, fox\, and other wildlife. Locations to be visited include Bodie and Currituck Beach Lighthouses\, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse\, Duck boardwalk overlooking Currituck Sound\, Wanchese Harbor\, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge\, and Hatteras National Seashore. On the Outer Banks\, sunrises are often spectacular.  The image below is of Avalon Pier as the sun is rising.  Jennette’s Pier (1000 foot-long pier in Nags Head) also offers wonderful opportunities for photography where we hope to capture images of flying pelicans\, pelagic birds\, propose\, surfers\, and fisherman. \nAvalon Pier with Brown Pelicans flying overhead. \nAvalon Pier pilings early morning. \nOn 4 Dec there will be an orientation meeting at 7 pm\, EST at the John Yancey Inn Oceanfront\, Kill Devil Hills\, NC where participants are invited to share their background in photography and goals for the workshop. I will discuss logistics\, safety\, the tentative schedule\, potential subjects and locations\, and photo tips. Each day will begin at dawn for sunrise photography and will end the day at sundown except on Sunday\, 7 December when the program will end at noon.  Three night’s accommodations at the John Yancey Inn are included in the workshop price. \nNote: As usual with my workshops\, I will arrive several days prior to the group to access current local conditions and to scout the best locations for photography. The exact locations and times may vary according to weather\, safety considerations\, current road conditions\, and desires of the group.  \nI do not photograph during the workshop so my attention can be focused on each participant. \nSurfer at Jeanette’s Pier. \nJeanette’s Pier at sundown. \nWaves crashing against abandoned pilings. \nThe Changing Face of Barrier Islands \nThe Outer Banks consists of a narrow string of barrier islands running parallel to the North Carolina coast for 150 miles from the Virginia border to Shackleford Banks in the south. A network of bridges and ferries join the islands together making it easy to travel from one to the next.   The Outer Banks are separated from the mainland by bays and inlets including Currituck and Pamlico Sounds. Like all barrier islands\, those of the Outer Banks are in a constant state of flux being reshaped by the wind\, waves\, tides\, & storms. Today’s shallow coves fill with sand and become the marshes of tomorrow. The most dramatic changes in appearance are caused by fierce coastal storms like the winter “nor’easters” and the fall hurricanes. When these storms coincide with seasonal high tides\, the results can be disastrous\, creating new inlets\, washing out sections of the main highway running the length of the Outer Banks (Route 12)  and tumbling beach-front homes into the sea.  Our exact itinerary can be influenced by weather and  road access.\n \nWave with spray on windy day. \nCape Hatteras National Seashore\nFor thousands of years\, North Carolina’s Outer Banks have survived onslaughts of wind and sea. This thin\, broken strand of islands curves out into the Atlantic Ocean and back again sheltering North Carolina’s mainland and offshore sounds.  Cape Hatteras National Seashore protects long stretches of beach\, sand dunes\, marshes\, and woodlands that are part of three barrier islands– Bodie Island\, Hatteras Island\, and Ocracoke Island. It extends more than 70 miles south of Nags Head. \nIt and other undeveloped beaches\, offer wonderful opportunities for photography–sunrise\, waves\, shells\, patterns in the sand\, dunes\, driftwood\, beach vegetation\, and local wildlife. Because of strong currents and turbulence off shore\, food is abundant\, supporting not only large populations of seabirds\, but dolphins\, whales and other marine mammals. Those will longer lenses may be able to capture images of the sanderlings or other small shorebirds as they chase receding waves to feed on crabs and other tiny organisms in the exposed wet sand.  Or you may have opportunities to photograph Brown Pelicans flying in formation\, gliding just inches above the water’s surface\, or plunging head first into the ocean. \n \nOregon Inlet\nOregon Inlet connects the Atlantic Ocean with Pamlico Sound.  For years\, the Bonner Bridge\, the longest bridge on the Rt. 12 which runs the length of Outer Banks\, provided vehicle access to the southern part of the Outer Banks.  Due to shifting sand\, strong currents\, and instability\, the Bonner Bridge in recent years had to be replaced.  The 2.8-mile Marc Basnight Bridge now connects the northern and southern parts of the Outer Banks. \nThe southern portion of the old Bonner bridge was turned into a 1046-foot long fishing pier. The Pier opened on Oct. 1\, 2021 with cooperation between the National Park Service\, Fish and Wildlife Service\, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.   Oregon Inlet is rich with marine life due to mixing of salt water with fresh and attracts fish\, birds and fisherman. From the pier\, we will try to get images of pelicans\, cormorants\, ospreys\, and pelagic sea bird attracted to the abundant food supply. \nTundra Swan flapping backlit. \nNear the entrance to the pier is a historic US Coast Guard station\, (formerly a Lifesaving station) that has great photo potential.  Near to the ocean\, it sits in the midst of beautiful sand dunes. \nHistoric life saving station. \nBodie Lighthouse. \nBodie Lighthouse\nThe Bodie Island Lighthouse was erected to mark the entrance to Oregon Inlet and is still operating today. It is located at the north end of Cape Hatteras National Seashore\, just south of Nags Head and 4 miles before the inlet.  Todays  lighthouse was built 1872 after the original one on the opposite bank of the inlet was destroyed in the Civil War.  It was renovated in recent years\, with the work concluded in 2013.  It stands 150 feet tall and has a keepers quarters is adjacent to it.  It is tucked away between tall pine trees and freshwater marshland.  Deer are not an uncommon sight on the main entrance road to the parking area.  There are several nature trails nearby including a .4 mile long boardwalk leading to a viewing platform overlooking a pond and marshland frequented by wading birds and others species. \nWhte-tailed Deer at edge of woods \nIbis flying at sunset \nDuck Boardwalk and Currituck Sound\nThe community of Duck on the northern end of the Outer Banks constructed an elevated boardwalk that is nearly a mile in length and is adjacent to Currituck Sound.  At times\, herons\, waterfowl\, turtles\, and other species can be photographed from the various points along the walkway.  It is the perfect place to capture incredible sunsets with swans or cypress trees in the foreground.   \n  \nBoat house & heron at Historic Corolla Park. \nCurrituck Lighthouse during Christmas season. \nCurrituck Beach Lighthouse & Whalehead\nThe Currituck Beach Lighthouse still functions as a guide for passing mariners.  It located in the heart of Corolla near the northern end of Rt. 12\, the primary road that runs the length of the Outer Banks. This 162 foot tall lighthouse stands out for its distinctive red exterior. The design was intentional to set the Currituck Lighthouse apart from its Outer Banks neighbors. The lighthouse has been left unpainted so visitors could marvel at the sheer number of bricks involved in its construction. The lighthouse is adjacent to the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education\, the historic Whalehead Club\, and Corolla Historic Park.  The Whalehead\, with its beautiful architecture\, is a 1920’s mansion. It has served a number of purposes over the years including a secluded oceanfront retreat for this country’s wealthy hunters and conservationists. \nDuck boardwalk Cypress sunset \nCommercial fishing boat at Wanchese. \nManteo & Wanchese\nOn Roanoke Island\, in the late 1800s\, Manteo served as an important port and is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina with large ships docking at is waterfront.  A short distance away is Wanchese\, another fishing port. Once centers for boat building\, both ports have diminished in importance today. \nRoanoke Marsh Lighthouse in Manteo. \nThe Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is on the east end of the Manteo waterfront. Reaches 40 yards out into Roanoke Sound with a boardwalk for access. Unlike Bodie and other lighthouses on the Outer Banks\, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a replica of a lighthouse that was constructed in 1877 at the southern entrance of the Croatan Sound in the village of Wanchese to help sailors and fishermen to find their way to port.  It is a river lighthouse. So like its counterparts\, it is much shorter and squatter than the other lighthouses on the Outer Banks. With its red roof\, black shutters\,  and cottage-like appearance\, it is a favorite subject for photographers.  The town of Manteo\, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina\, is quaint and worth visiting with a number of unique shops\, pubs\, coffeehouses\, restaurants\, and a boardwalk along the waterfront. It is a nice place to pick up a coffee or sandwich after an active morning shooting session. \nNearby is the small community of Wanchese with a small harbor with trawlers and other commercial fishing boats plus a marina with a large number of sport fishing boats.  Usually there are a few work boats tied up at the wharf along with nets\, crab traps\, colorful floats\, and other fishing gear. \nTundra Swan aggressive pose. \nPea Island National Wildlife Refuge \nPea Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is on the southern side of the Oregon Inlet and covers more than 5\,900 acres. The water level is managed by a system of dikes and ponds to favor the production of food high in value to wildlife. The refuge provides a safe haven for wintering migratory waterfowl with 25 species of ducks and more than 265 species of birds including osprey\, Wilson’s plover\, black skimmers\, herons\, avocets\, white pelicans\, and terns.  We will explore the overlooks and trails in search of photo subjects. In early winter thousands of waterfowl including many tundra swans arrive at the refuge. \nTundra Swans fighting. \nWhat to Bring\nDSLR or Mirrorless camera\, instruction manual\, spare memory cards \,and batteries.  Lenses from wide angle to 300 mm or more. Polarizing and a neutral density filter (optional).  Sturdy tripod. For the image review session and editing images\, bring a laptop computer or tablet.  Edited images should be saved to a flash drive for transferring to my computer for viewing by the workshop group. \nCLOTHING \nIt can be cold at this time of the year\, so bring some warm clothing including gloves and hats.  But in early December temperatures can also be mild.  Dress in layers. The workshop will begin each day at dawn to take advantage of the warm\, early morning light. Activities will proceed in the rain\, so bring rain gear and waterproof covers for your camera and lenses. At this time of year\, although not likely\, ticks\, flies or mosquitoes could still be present so bring insect repellant. For protection from UV radiation\, I suggest wearing a hat and using sun screen.  To prevent dehydration\, bring water to each outing.  Since we leave before the hotel offers breakfast\, bring snacks. \nDucks flying over Pea Island at sunset. \nRt 12 road on Pea Island runing parallel to the dunes. \nHANDOUTS  \n Also prior to our first meeting\, please bring me on a thumb drive 2 sample images of your nature photography images for discussion.  In a future handout\, I will provide guidance as to file naming and formatting.  Using the recommended naming protocol helps when sorting and reviewing the images. Also I will send other info on what to bring. You will be sent a liability release form and pre-workshop questionnaire that will help me to better address your needs. \nSPECIAL NOTES  \nI will provide individual attention to each participant in the field matching each person’s skill level. The itinerary is flexible and will be adjusted according to the location\, availability of subjects\, the weather\, safety\, group interest\, and other factors. Paths may be uneven\, wet in spots\, or sandy. The trails I selected for the workshop are easy to moderate in difficulty. Anyone may abstain from any activity and select an alternate one that is less strenuous. Boots with firm ankle support for hiking are recommended and boots or shoes suitable for walking along the beach and near the water’s edge.. The pace of the workshop is adjusted to the desires of the group and to allow participants to explore each location thoroughly and to ask questions. Car pooling is encouraged.  \n\nBrown Pelicans flying at sunrise. \nPRICE $1058 based on single occupancy; $ 955 based on double occupancy. \nACCOMMODATIONS – Price includes 3 nights accommodations (John Yancey Inn\, Ocean Front\, Kill Devil Hills\, Outer Banks)\, but does not include food\, transportation\, tolls\, any park fees or personal items.  \nNote: Part of your payment goes to fund the National Wildlife Refuge System. \nMaximum number of participants – 6 \nFull payment due 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. Deposit: 50% prior to that date to hold your spot in the program.  See cancellation policy posted below. If you have questions\, contact me at (410) 679-2873 or (410) 960-5871 or e-mail me at ospreyphot@aol.com \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nWebsite:  www.ospreyphoto.com\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to departure\, $35 admin fee.\n60 to 46 days prior to departure\, 50% of workshop cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor does weather. Therefore\, trip cancellation\, interruption & medical insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/outer-banks-photo-workshop-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Outer Banks NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,National Seashore,Nature Photography,Outer Banks,Photo Workshop,wildlife photogaphy,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Assateague Island National Seashore\, Spring 26
DESCRIPTION:Assateague Island National Seashore\nSpring Photo Workshop\nLed by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto and sponsored by the Assateague Island Alliance.\n10-12 April 2026\n\nTwisted tree at sunrise \nThis Assateague Island National Seashore Photo Workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital or mirrorless camera with an interest in nature photography who desire to improve their photographic techniques.  Program includes field sessions on Assateague Island\, instructive slide program\, and critiques of participant images. Topics discussed include: 1) equipment selection and operation\, 2) composition\, creativity and perspective\, 3) metering and exposure\, 4) lighting\, 5) basic image manipulation and 6) locating\, approaching and photographing wildlife. \nStallion on the move \nDuring the Friday evening orientation\, departure times\, current field conditions\, potential subjects\, equipment needed\, safety\, field ethics\, and other logistical topics will be discussed. Prior to dawn on Saturday\, the class participants will depart for the beach to photograph sunrise and take advantage of the soft\, warm early morning light.  Potential subjects during the workshop include the sunrise\, sand dunes\, shells\, the surf\, beach vegetation\, fisherman\, the wild horses of Assateague Island\, and local wildlife (whitetail deer\, fox\, raccoons\, herons\, rails\, geese\, ducks\, shorebirds\, and other resident and migratory species.)  Mid-day Saturday will be set aside for editing images and a review of photos taken during the morning. The remainder of the afternoon will be devoted to more photography of island inhabitants\, the beach\, and sunset.  Sunday\, photography will begin at dawn and continue through the morning.  Mid-day editing will be followed by a final critique of images with the workshop ending at 1 to 2 pm.  The number of participants is limited to 12. \nGreat Blue Heron challenging another bird. \nSCHEDULE (2026):\nFriday \n Orientation (7:00 PM-8:15 PM) \nSaturday \n Sunrise –9:30 AM (photography) \n9:30 AM – 1:00 PM (edit images\, lunch) \n  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (critique of images) \n  3:00 PM – Sunset (photography) \nSunday \nSunrise – 9:30 AM (photography) \n Mid-Day (lunch & prep images for review) \n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (critique) \nSnow fence with ripples in the sand at an early hour at Assateague Island National Seashore \nMockingbird singing. \nNotes: \nThe timing of excursions will be adjusted as needed based on the weather\, subject availability\, results from my pre-workshop scouting to determine the best photo opportunities\, and the desires of the class participants. Orientation\, lectures and critiques will be held in the Assateague Island’s Visitor Center. \nA pre-class assignment will be provided via e-mail along with guidance for submitting images for Friday night’s orientation. \nAssumes a basic knowledge of your D-SLR digital or mirrorless camera and familiarization with basic terms such as F-stop\, ISO\, & exposure plus the ability to perform minor edits on images and download image files to e-mail or a thumb drive for the image review sessions.  A laptop computer or tablet is required for image editing and transfer.  \nFor those from out of state desiring overnight accommodations\, rooms are available in Salisbury\, West Ocean City\, & Berlin\, MD.  It is best not to stay in Ocean City itself due to noise\, traffic congestion and longer commute times. (From West Ocean City commute time to the Assateague meeting location is approximately a half hour or less travel). \nPrice: $ 425 \nRegister early since this workshop fills rapidly. \n\nBrown Pelicans flying at sunrise. \n\nTo register contact: The Assateague Island Alliance.  They handle registration. \n\n\nAssateague Nature Photography Spring 2026 Workshop \nPhone: 443 614-5375 \n\nColt in late PM light. \nTurkey on branch early am. \n\n\nCancellation Policy: \n For cancellations made within 30 days of the start date\, no refunds will be given.  If AIA cancels the workshop participants will receive a full refund.   \nBlack Duck Marsh at sunset. \nReflections off of the Life of Marsh Trail.
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LOCATION:Assateague Island National Seashore\, Assateague Island National Seashore\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assateague,National Seashore,Photo Workshop,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Newfoundland Tours 2026
DESCRIPTION:Puffins billing \nOverview:\n Two tours (9-17 July & 20-28 July 2026)\nAt the eastern edge of North America where the sun rises first\, you will find the island of Newfoundland Canada with a dramatic coastline\, rugged cliffs\, sea stacks\, natural harbors plus sweeping barren and boreal forests.  The waters are rich with food for millions of seabirds\, fish\, and  whales.  Millions of puffins\, murres\, and gannets nest on its cliffs\, island\, and sea stacks. \nNewfoundland is one of my favorite places to photograph.  My first and second visits were in 2004 with a photo tour in 2005.  In 2023 I returned again and have not been able to get the location out of my mind.  There are so many subjects to photograph\, both landscapes and wildlife. I love being able to explore areas without the crowds that are found in many popular destinations\, including in U.S. national parks. So in 2024 I organized and led two photo tours on the Avalon & Bonavista Peninsulas.  They were so successful and productive\, I decided to repeat them in 2026\, just shifting the dates a bit for better chances of photographing whale activity. \nCape Spear fog rising. \nAs last summer\, we will travel in a Chevy Suburban or similar vehicle.  The number of participants is limited to 3 in each session so people will be comfortable while traveling and also due to the limited accommodations near where we will be photographing.  Each person will have their own bedroom with a private bath in all but one remote location near St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve where we will spend two nights.  To spend adequate time in each location\, as in 2025 I limited the tour areas to ones with the greatest photo potential and limited travel time between sites- the Avalon and Bonavista Peninsula.  I reserved accommodations in St. John’s\, St. Brides (near dramatic cliffs with the largest gannet colony in North America) and the town of Bonavista.  Each tour is scheduled for July\, the best time for close encounters with whales and nesting seabirds.  As I do with each. program\, I will arrive before the first tour group and scout locations observing current conditions and the best opportunities for photography. \n \nAvalon Peninsula  \nYou will fly into St. John’s airport in Newfoundland and take a hotel shuttle to  the Holiday Inn Express\, Airport.  From there we will branch out to other locations..  The itineraries cover the same territory but in slightly different order to be able to schedule the boat charter in Bonavista.  On the first day of your tour\, we will meet for an orientation when you will meet your fellow travelers and I will review travel plans. \nSt. John’s \nSt. John’s has a past stretching back centuries. Founded in 1497 by Italian explorer John Cabot\, it is one of North America’s oldest European settlements.  In older areas of the city\, the narrow angular streets reflect a time when travel was by primarily by horse and carriages. The city has colorful architecture (the jelly bean and victorian style houses)\, well-preserved historic buildings\, and unique communities such as Quidi Vidi.  From St. John’s harbor\, we will board a boat to photograph the shoreline and whales. \nSt. John’s Harbor with fog rolling in. \nSignal Hill \n Signal Hill was an integral part of the defense systems of St. John’s\, protecting the harbor from the 1660s to the Second World War. On a lower level there is a visitor center.  From its parking area\, there is a road that climbs to the summit.  From both levels\, you can photograph panoramic views of the city\, harbor\, and Ft Amherst and the lighthouse at the entrance to the harbor.  At the top of Signal Hill is a stone structure\, Cabot Tower\, erected to commemorate John Cabot’s historic voyage to the coast of North America in 1497.  This was the earliest exploration of North America since the Norse landed at Vinland in the 11th century. It is also where the first transatlantic wireless signal was sent by Guglielmo Marconi. \n \nBattery Hill \nFor protection\, overlooking the harbor are several former batteries\, i.e. gun emplacements for the defense of St. John’s.  Although the guns emplacements are gone\, there is a community called Battery Hill.  Here colorful historic homes cling to cliffs above the harbor. \nHouses clinging to the cliffs on Battery Hill. \nQuidi Vidi \nQuidi Vidi is a historic community in St. John’s.  Its  houses and piers are nestled along the shoreline of a narrow inlet where fishing/crabbing boats are tied up. \nQuidi Vidi Harbor \nCape Spear \nCape Spear is a wind-blown headland at the most easterly point in North America. On it stands two lighthouses.  Whales are often seen off-shore along the rocky coast.  One of the lighthouses with the keeper’s house at the base is operational.  The other lighthouse is the oldest in Newfoundland.  Afterwards photographing here we will stop at the quaint town of Petty Harbor. \nCape Spear lower lighthouse from cliff \nWitless Bay \nOn the Avalon Peninsula about an hour from our hotel in St John’s is Bay Bulls and Witless Bay Ecological Preserve where hundreds of thousands seabirds nest and raise their young on four islands.  Located here is the largest colony of Atlantic puffins that exist in North America.  The surrounding waters at times are frequented by Humpback\, Killer and Minke whales plus other marine life.  If conditions are favorable for photography\, we will board one of the tour boats to explore this remarkable biodiverse area. \nAtlantic Puffin carrying nesting material \nCape St. Mary’s \nOn the tip of the other side of the Avalon peninsula is the small community of St. Brides which is a short distance from St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve.  After a brief stop at the visitor center\, we will  follow the footpath across a subarctic treeless plateau. It leads to a viewing location a few hundred meters from “Bird Rock”\, a large sea stack with several thousand nesting gannets. The nearby cliff walls are also covered by nesting birds.  We will be able to photograph the seabirds carrying nest materials\, flying\, courting\, fighting over territory\, and caring for young.  As you follow the path towards Bird Rock\, there are places to photograph the walls of the beautiful high cliffs where other seabirds nest including kittiwakes\, murres\, and guillemots. \n \nSt Brides  \nNearby our hotel at St. Brides is a harbor where a number of fishing boats used by waterman to seasonally catch lobster and snow crabs..  It is an excellent place to photograph the workboats\, gear\, and fishermen. \nSt Brides Harbor in fog \nBonavista \nAnother area to be explored is Bonavista Peninsula several hours from St. John’s and St. Brides.  On the way to the tip of the peninsula we will stop at the historic town of Trinity.  In the 16th and 17th centuries\, it was a migratory and permanent fishing station.  In later centuries the town became a major center of trade on the Notth East coast of Newfoundland. Today many structures of historic significance have been preserved.   If road conditions permit\, we will visit Fort Point Lighthouse. \nBonavista Lighthouse \nIn the town of  Bonavista I have booked rooms at the Ellis B&B.  I have rented the whole house with 4 bedrooms and with a view of the harbor and water.  Incredible breakfasts are included.  From here we can drive a short distance to check out Dungeon Provincial Park where from a grassy bluff you can see a massive crater created by the collapse of two sea arches eaten out by crashing waves. Also nearby is Spiller’s Cove where numerous sea stacks rise from the sea.  This site includes the geological wonder\, named the Chimney\, a prominent unusual narrow and tall sea stack.  We will also explore the area around the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. \nAtlantic Puffin collecting feather for burrow \nPuffins \nA short distance from our lodging in Bonavista\, we will visit a puffin colony at Elliston where you can photograph the tiny  birds from land. The majority nest on an off-shore rock a short distance from the cliff where we can photograph.  Besides the bird activity on the rock\, often puffins fly over to the mainland where you will be standing. At times\, these handsomely marked birds casually hop past photographers\, sometimes too close to photograph. \nAlso\, while based in Bonavista\, weather permitting\, we will board our privately chartered boat (Seas the Day Tours) for exploration of Bonavista Bay hoping to photograph humpback whales when they first arrive in the area following one of their favorite foods\, capelin. \nHumpback Whale diving in front of Bonavista Lighthouse \nThe itinerary for each tour follows.  The itineraries are subject to change depending on what I find on the scouting trip\, weather\, safety\, desires of the group. \nItinerary \nON = Overnight \nFirst July TOUR \n9 Jul: Arrival at St. John’s and orientation meeting (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n10-11 Jul: Explore St. John’s\, Signal Hill\, Quidi Vidi\, Cape Spear\, Petty Harbor\, 2 boat trips to photograph seabirds and whales. (ON Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n12 Jul: Drive to St Brides to photograph Northern Gannets & St. Brides Harbor (ON Capeway Inn) \n13 Jul: Photography of Gannets\, St. Brides harbor and surroundings (ON St. Brides\, Capeway Inn) \n14 Jul: Drive to the town of Bonavista stopping at the town of Trinity (ON Ellis B&B) \n15-16  Bonavista:  Explore Bonavista area. (ON Ellis B&B). \nPhotograph puffins\, Bonavista lighthouse\, Dungeon Provincial Park\, and Spillers Cove.  Chartered boat trip to photograph whales & puffins at sea (sea conditions permitting). \n17 Jul: Drive to St John’s with possible stop at local fishing village (ON St John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n18 Jul: Depart for home. \nCape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve \nGannet face \nPhotographing gannets at St. Mary’s \n \n2nd JULY TOUR  \n20 Jul:  Arrive at St John’s & orientation meeting. (ON St John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n21 Jul: Boat trip from Bay Bulls. Drive to St. Brides for Gannets at St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve and St. Brides Harbor. (ON: Capeway Inn) \n22 Jul: Photography of  gannets at St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve and St. Brides Harbor. (ON: St Brides\, Capeway Inn) \n23 Jul: Drive to the town of Bonavista\, with a stop at Trinity on the way (ON Ellis B&B) \n24-25 Jul: Bonavista area (ON Ellis B&B) \nPhotograph puffins\, Bonavista lighthouse\, Dungeon Provincial Park\, and Spillers Cove.  Chartered boat trip to photograph whales & puffins at sea (sea conditions permitting). \n26Jul: Drive to St. John’s. Possible stop at local fishing village.  (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n27 Jul: Explore St. John’s\, Cape Spear\, with O’Briens Boat trip to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n28 Jul: Boat trip from St. John’s harbor to photograph whales and the shoreline including Battery Hill. Visits to Signal Hill\, Quidi Vidi\, etc. (ON St. John’s Holiday Inn Express\, Airport) \n29 Jul: Depart for home \nPuffins fighting \nLimited to 3 people in each tour.  Spaces fill rapidly.\nPrice\n$500.00/ person deposit to reserve your spot. (If you cancel\, a $250 fee will be deducted & the remaining funds will be returned.) The small number of people per tour forces me to adopt these terms.) \nTotal Cost: $5475/ person single accommodations.   Total Cost: $5075/ person for double accommodations. \nPrice includes ground transportation for the entire tour while in Newfoundland\, Canada\, single accommodations\, park fees\, & 2 boat excursions.   Personal items and food are not included.  \n4 % merchant fee for payment via credit card.  Advise send check or use Zelle through your bank to mine.  Address for my business account is isacilotto@aol.com \n \nCancellation Policy\nDue to the small size of each tour limited to only 3 people and fund already committed\, the following applies: \nDeposit $500 to hold your sport (cancellation fee $250 fee)  \nFOR SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS \nFirst payment $2487.50   Because of the limited number of participants (3/tour) & money already outlaid\, after this point\, all payments already outlaid are forfeited. (The only exception is if  I can fill your spot. Then you will receive a full refund)  For tour 1\, the payment is due on 9 Jan for tour 2\, the payment is due 20 Jan. \nFull payment is due at 120 days from start of tour (i.e. the remaining $2487.50). All payments are non-refundable unless I can fill your slot. For tour 1\, the payment is due on 9 Mar.  For tour 2\, the payment is due 20 Mar. (The only exception is if  I can fill your spot. Then you will receive a full refund) \nFOR DOUBLE ACCOMMODATIONS the above schedule applies except your initial and final payment will be $ 2287.50 \nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing.   \nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor does weather. Therefore\, trip cancellation and interruption insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/newfoundland-tours-2026/
CATEGORIES:Newfoundland,Photo Tour
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SUMMARY:Tangier Island Photo Workshop - 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nTangier Island\, VA\nPhoto Workshop\nChesapeake Bay Waterman Community and Wildlife\nwith Irene Hinke-Sacilotto \n18-20 September 2026\n6 participant limit/workshop \nCrab workboat \nThis Tangier Island Photo Workshop features photography of a unique waterman community and local wildlife.  Just south of the Maryland line\, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay\, lays Tangier Island\, VA. Covering approximately 1.2 square miles\, Tangier Island is actually a series of 3 ridges connected by narrow wooden bridges spanning marshes and tidal creeks. Tangier is a charming community of waterman and shop owners. Many inhabitants make their living\, as did their ancestors for more than 400 years\, by crabbing\, fishing\, and oystering. Each day we will rise before dawn\, hoping to capture sunrise images and photos of the waterman as they man their skiffs and works boats\, heading out to their offshore crab shanties to gather up their crab pots\, scrapes\, floats\, and other gear for the day. For photos from the water\, Saturday morning I chartered a boat for a trip around the island with the hopes of photographing the docks\, waterman at work\, and local birdlife. \nWater Tower with Rainbow \nHistoric Methodist Church on Tangier Island. \nDuring our stay\, we will explore the beach\, tidal creeks\, and wetlands in search of wildlife. Ducks\, geese\, herons\, rails\, shorebirds\, skimmers\, terns\, and pelicans take advantage of the rich food supply that the island and its surroundings afford. There is also a healthy population of ospreys on nesting platforms and jetties. It is not uncommon to see one fly overhead with a fish in its talons. \nBrown Pelicans resting at end of Tangier Beach. \nACCESS \nFrom the mainland\, Tangier can only be reached by boat or small plane. Golf carts replace cars as the primary mode of transportation on the island since the streets are narrow and barely wide enough for 2 carts to pass. It’s a peaceful community with friendly people and no traffic lights or violent crime. There are no banks or arcades. One grocery store but hours vary and limited items depending on the shipment from the mainland. Crisfield\, MD does have a grocery store and there is a Walmart on Rt 13 near Onancock\, VA.  Many born on the island speak a unique dialect of English dating back to that used by the first settlers arriving on the island from Cornwall England. \nThis photo workshop offers you a rare opportunity to photograph the unique way of life on the Chesapeake Bay\, one that is slowly disappearing. Potential subjects include workboats\, offshore crab shanties\, working waterman\, historic buildings\, the waterfront\, birds\, and unique features of the island. \nFavorite cat at main dock of Tangier Island. \nCanada Goose chasing another \nSCHEDULE \nThe exact schedule is flexible and highly dependent on the weather\, conditions on the island\, results of my scouting prior to your arrival\, and desires of the group. \nFriday \n5 p.m. your departure by boat/ferry (no cars) from the main dock at Crisfield\, MD (Elisabeth Joy) . You will need to make reservations for the ferry ride and verify the departure schedules since they can change with weather and conditions in Tangier harbor. (757 891-2256 \nI will meet your boat in at the dock & arrange for transport of luggage to our lodging at the Brigadune Inn near the beach at the far end of West Ridge. \nFriday p.m. – Either explore beach\, lagoon\, and tidal guts looking for photo subjects or explore the dock area planning for sunrise photography. Ending the day with sunset photography. Dinner locally & orientation. \nOsprey carrying fish over Canton on Tangier Island. \nWaterman crabbing off the shore of Tangier Island. \n  \nTangier Harbor \nSaturday\nDawn photography at the main dock. \nBoard chartered boat (Elizabeth Joy) for opportunities to photograph crab shacks\, working watermen\, ospreys\, etc. with early morning light\, shortly after sunrise for approximately 1.5 hours.  Remainder of the morning photographing around the harbor and along main street \nBreakfast break/Review of morning activities \nPrep of images for review\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nCritique of images\, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. \nPhotography in field\, 2:30 p.m. – sunset. (harbor\, tidal guts\, town) \nDinner from Lorraine’s or other local restaurant. \nRemainder of evening free to prepare images for review on Sunday. \nTri-Color Heron canopy feeding. Fish are attracted to the shadow created. \nSunday \nPre-dawn photography over Tangier Sound \nPhotography – life along the tidal guts\, people\, boats\, etc.\, 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \nBreakfast break/Discussion of morning session. \nFinish packing and store bags. (check-out at 11 a.m.) \nPrep of images for review\, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. \nCritique session – 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \n1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. return golf carts\, and transport luggage to dock. \nBoard boat for return to Crisfield before 3:00 p.m. \nExact schedule & locations are dependent on the weather\, safety considerations\, subject availably\, & group interests. \nYellow-Crowned Night Heron taking flight. \nPRICE: (All rooms contain only 1 Queen size bed) $ 1312 based one participant/room; $ 1172 based on 2 participants one room.  NOTE only 1 queen bed in each room. \nEach room has  one Queen Bed\, private bath\, microwave\, refrigerator\, WiFi\, TV.  Continental breakfast provided. \nDEPOSIT: 50 % of total. Final payment due 30 days prior to workshop. \nThe price includes: instruction (one on one interaction in the field); image critiques; two nights accommodations with a private bath\,  a 1.5 hour boat charter trip to photograph crab shanties\, waterman and ospreys from the water; and shared golf cart transportation on the island. \nPrice will not include: meals and snacks\, boat transportation from Crisfield to Tangier and return. (One way fare is $50) \nDock area Tangier Island. \nPhoto workshop size is limited to 4 to 6 participants. \nBring portable laptop or I-Pad and flash drive for transfer of images for the critique session. Bring camera plus wide angle to telephoto lenses\, tripod\, flashlight\, polarizing filter\, rain gear for you and your equipment\, etc. Bring sunscreen and insect repellant.  (Occasionally gnats can be an issue on still days\, so consider bringing a head net or insect jacket).  Also consider bringing rubber boots or shoes that can get wet in case there is flooding on the island. \nBring 3 images for discussion (1) where the light is extraordinary and (2) an animal.  Bring images on a flash drive for the workshop.  .  \nNote: I will scout locations on Tangier several days prior to your arrival to become familiar with current conditions. \nYellow-Crowned Night Heron eating crab. \nCancellation Policy\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to departure\, $125 administrative fee charged. ($35 admin fee for weekend workshops.)\n60 to 46 days prior to departure\, 50% of workshop or tour cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nThe prediction of bad weather on Tangier Island and medical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy. Therefore\, trip cancellation & interruption insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/tangier-island-photo-workshop-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Tangier Island\, VA\, Tangier Island\, Tangier Island\, VA\, 23440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photo Workshop,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Southern West Virginia Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nAutumn in Southern West Virginia\nPhoto Workshop\nby Irene Hinke-Sacilotto\n23-25 Oct 2026 \n \n  \n \nThis photo workshop celebrates Autumn in Southern West Virginia near the New River Gorge.  The program is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital or mirrorless camera with an interest in nature photography. Workshop emphasis is on improving photographic skills\, creativity\, and optimizing the use of your camera. The workshop includes an orientation PowerPoint program followed by photography in the field. Included is a critique/review of images from the weekend. Topics covered: 1) equipment selection and operation\, 2) composition\, creativity and perspective\, 3) metering and exposure\, 4) lighting\, 5) basic image manipulation and 6) locating\, approaching and photographing wildlife.  Beginning and advanced photographers welcome. Limit 6 participants. \nDetails & Schedule:\nThis is my fifth photo workshop in Southern West Virginia.  As always\, I will arrive in area\, several days prior to the program to scout locations and familiarize myself with current conditions.  The exact itinerary for the workshop will be based on my  findings during this time and on past experience.  The following will be discussed at the orientation meeting on Friday evening: departure times\, the planned itinerary\, potential subjects\, equipment needed\, safety concerns\, field ethics\, car pooling arrangements\, and other logistical details. \nPrior to dawn on Saturday\, we will depart the hotel to photograph sunrise and take advantage of the warm early morning light. The exact itinerary will be adjusted in accordance with the subject availability\, weather\, safety\, traffic\, park restrictions\, and the desires of the group. Car-pooling is encouraged.  \nWater cascading down the mountain-side.Sandstone Falls \nFriday  \n\n7:00-8:15 PM Orientation\n\nSaturday \n\nBabcock State Park\, New River Gorge Rim\, Sandstone Falls\, Hawks Nest\, & more.\nEvening – time to edit photos taken during the day.\n\nSunday \n\nGrandview & Sandstone Falls.\nMid-Day check-out\, finish editing of images\, and critique session reviewing weekend photos. (Ending at 2 PM)\n\nSee my blog for more info about the area and containing other images.  https://www.ospreyphoto.com/southern-west-virginia-photography/ \nNew River Gorge National River\nNestled in the mountains of Southern West Virginia\, near the town of Beckley\, is the New River Gorge National Park. The New River dates back more than 70 million years and is one of the oldest in North America. The land along the river is prized for its scenic\, recreational\, and cultural value and is protected by the 70\,000 acre National Park. Trails throughout the area lead to the rim of the canyon for a variety of views of the gorge. \nDeer crossing stream. \nRushing water \nNew River Gorge Bridge\nArching gracefully across the New River on Highway 19\, the New River Gorge Bridge is the longest single arch steel suspension bridge in the world and the second highest in the country. From the visitor center\, trails provide access to several overlooks from which you can photograph the bridge. \n\nSandstone falls shot from road in fog \nSandstone Falls\n\nSandstone Falls\nNot far from Beckley is Grandview\, a state park where there are high overlooks with views of the New River as it flows through a number of horseshoe curves. Early on fall mornings when there are abrupt changes in temperature overnight\, fog often blankets the valleys.  As the morning moves on\, it slowly lifts revealing ghostly silhouettes of the mountain ridges and the river below. Following the trail along the canyon rim to Turkey Spur Overlook\, you will find a number of scenic viewpoints where you can photograph. This park is one of the few places that I have seen a bobcat cross the road in front of me.  Down stream from Grandview\, the placid New River drops in elevation and becomes turbulent\, cascading over boulders and ledges at Sandstone Falls.  The river’s appearance varies from year to year dependent on rainfall but always offer photographers great photo opportunities.  Here we will experiment using slow shutter speeds to emphasize the motion of the water. \n\nBabcock State Park & Glade Creek Grist Mill\nNearby\, located in Babcock State Park is the famous Glade Creek Grist Mill\, one of my favorite photo destinations. The mill sits on a cascading creek surrounded by maples and other trees that turn crimson and gold in the fall and reflect in the water below.  From down stream\, you can photograph this rustic scene with huge boulders in the foreground. \nGlade Creek Grist Mill in Babcock State Park \nKanawha Falls \nOther parks and vantage points are nearby including Hawks Nest with its unique view of the New River Gorge. Farther down the road is Cathedral Falls\, just outside the town of Gualey Bridge. This small but delightful falls appears as a thin veil of water cascading down the hillside and splashing onto large boulders below.  If the afternoon sun is at the right angle\,  the water appear as if it was liquid gold with a rainbow appearing in the mist. Nearby is Kanawha falls on the other side of the town.  If time permits\, we may also visit the historic town of Thurmond with a restored train station and active railroad track running through the center of town. \nRailroad track running through the town of Thurmond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nZooming lens for old railroad bridge \n\nPhoto Opportunities\nDuring the workshop\, we will explore the areas described\, hiking the trails looking for autumn color\, fall wildflowers\, cascading creeks\, colorful reflections\, picturesque overlooks\, historic settings and wildlife. Deer\, bear\, bobcat\, turkey\, grouse\, hawks\, & waterfowl can be found throughout the area. \nReflections in a pond. \nNOTES \nAlthough the terrain in this part of West Virginia is rugged\, the trails we will explore are only of moderate difficulty. Anyone can refrain from a particular activity if concerned. There will be other photo subjects nearby with easy access. \nThe itinerary will be adjusted in accordance with the weather\, safety\, traffic\, park regulations\, availability of subjects\, and the desires of the group. This weekend was selected because it often coincides with peak fall color at both Babcock State Park and the New River Gorge. \nFall color along canyon walls. \nPRICE – $ 1198 Single occupancy; $ 1078 Double occupancy\nDeposit – 50 % of total (Balance due 30 days prior to start of workshop).\nCost includes instruction\, park permits\, and 2 nights accommodations at the Quality Inn in Beckley.  Approximately a month before the workshop\, I will send a handout with info on what to bring\, photo tips\, optional field exercises\, etc.  Also included will be a questionnaire so I can be better prepared to address your needs. \nThe town of Beckley and the hotel are centrally located relative to our destinations in order to reduce drive time to photo sites.  So I can provide one-on-one assistance in the field\, the class is limited to 6 participants. \n \nCancellation Policy\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to departure\, $125 administrative fee charged. ($35 admin fee for weekend workshops.)\n60 to 46 days prior to departure\, 50% of workshop or tour cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nThe prediction of bad weather and medical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy. Therefore\, trip cancellation\, interruption\, & medical insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/southern-west-virginia-fall-2026/
LOCATION:New River Gorge\, Beckley WV\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Nature Photography,Photo Workshop,West Virginia
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SUMMARY:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Photo Workshop\, Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chincoteague NWR Photo Workshop Fall 2026\nWith Irene Hinke-Sacilotto\n20-22 Nov 2026\nPrice:  $ 745\n \nChincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located on the southern Virginia end of the barrier island of Assateague.  The refuge attracts large numbers of waterfowl\, herons\, ibis\, ospreys\, shorebirds\, warblers\, and other migrants. It is also the home to wild horses\, deer\, raccoon\, fox squirrels\, and other animals.  Used to being protected\, the wildlife is unusually tolerant of humans and presents visitors with great photo opportunities.  The ocean\, dunes\, shells\, harbor\, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets offer workshop participants a variety of subjects with which to work. The program includes tips on locating and approaching wildlife\, capturing in-flight shots of birds\, equipment selection\, composition\, lighting\, and exposure. \nSpecial feature – Saturday afternoon pontoon boat trip along Assateague’s/Chincoteague’s shoreline with the hope of photographing wild horses\, wading birds\, porpoise and other wildlife.   Last year participants had the opportunity to photograph brant\, godwits\, dunlin and other shorebirds plus wild horses feeding on the shoreline.  The pontoon boat design to navigate in shallow waters and typically offers a relatively stable platform for photography.    Note: For safety reasons\, the trip is weather dependent. \nBecause of the small class size (6)\, this Chincoteague Photo Workshop is the perfect blend of one-on-one assistance in the field\, an instructional PowerPoint presentation\, and image critiques.  \nClass participant photographing sunrise. \nPhotographed from the beach at sunrise \n\nFriday \n\n\n7:00 PM-8:15 PM (orientation) \n\n\nSaturday  \n\n\nDawn – 9:30 AM (photography @ Chincoteague\, Assateague Island\, and surroundings)\n9:30 AM – 11:30 PM (image editing and lunch break)\n11:30 – 1:00 PM (discussion/critique of workshop images) \n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Boat trip followed by the exploring the Wildlife Loop & sunset. \n\n Sunday \n\nSunrise to 10:00 AM (photography @ Chincoteague\, Assateague Island\, and surroundings)\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (image editing and lunch break)\n12:00 – 2:00 PM (discussion/critique of workshop images) \n\nOrientation\, meetings\, & critiques will be held at the Hilton Spark Motel  (Previously the Best Western)\, Chincoteague Island\, VA.)\n\nDue to planned changes in the refuge management and the opening of the new public beach with the abandonment of the old one in 2027\, access to Beach Road where much of the bird photography is done is not likely to be available.  If this is the case\, this workshop in 2026 will be the last of my photo workshops at Chincoteague\, NWR.\n\n\nSunrise over Black Duck Marsh. \nGreat Blue Heron feeding on shoreline of marsh \n\nDescription:\nThis Chincoteague Photo Workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital or mirrorless camera with an interest in nature photography.  Workshop emphasis is on improving photographic skills and optimize the use of your camera. Class includes an orientation PowerPoint program followed by photography sessions on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, Assateague Island\, and in the town of Chincoteague.  Included is a critique/review of images from the weekend.  Topics covered: 1) equipment selection and operation\, 2) composition\, creativity and perspective\, 3) metering and exposure\, 4) lighting\, 5) basic image manipulation and 6) locating\, approaching and photographing wildlife. \nWhite Ibis feeding at sunset. \nBased on my findings from scouting the area prior to the workshop\, the following will be discussed at the orientation meeting on Friday evening: departure times\, destinations\, current field conditions\, potential subjects\, equipment needed\, safety\, field ethics\, and other logistical details including ride sharing. Prior to dawn on Saturday\, we 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 photo subjects include sand dunes\, shells\, ocean wave\, fishing boats\, fisherman\, the lighthouse\, and wildlife including sika elk and whitetail deer\, fox\, otters\, raccoons\, ponies\, herons\, rails\, geese\, ducks\, shorebirds\, hawks\, and other resident and migratory species. \n\nBald Eagle flying overhead.. \nThe orientation and discussion sessions for the Chincoteague Photo Workshop in  November 2025 will be held at the Hilton Sparks Motel (previously the Best Western) in Chincoteague on Maddox Blvd just outside of the wildlife refuge. Contact the hotel directly for availability of rooms with the discount rate for my workshop at (757) 336-6557 & select option 1.  Mention you are part of the photo workshop led by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto.  Also\, accommodatons can be found at other nearby hotels in the town of Chincoteague. For a listing of accommodations\, go to www.chincoteaguechamber.com \n\nWhite Ibis silhouettes @ sunset. \n\n\nCost/Person: $745\nDeposit: 50% of the cost of the workshop.  Final payment is due 30 days before start of photo workshop.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Complete the form and send it with your check. Mail to Irene Sacilotto\, 542 C Riviera Dr\, Joppa\, MD 21085. Payment can also be transferred by Zelle.  Credit cards (Visa & Master Cards) are accepted.  NOTE: A pontoon boat trip around Assateague is included in price of workshop.  Students are responsible for their own accommodations\, food\, transportation\, and park/refuge fees.  Although transportation during the workshop is not be included in the price\, ride sharing will be encouraged. The number of participants is limited to 6.   Note: My attention is focused on participants so I do not photograph during the workshop. \n\n\nOrientation\, meetings\, & critiques will be held at the Hilton Sparks\, Chincoteague Island\, VA. \n\nWild Horse splashing water as it walked towards the shoreline. \nCancellation Policy\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to the start of the workshop – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to the start of the workshop\, a $35 administrative fee is charged.\n60 to 46 days prior to the start of the workshop\, 50% of workshop cost is charged.\n45 days or less prior to the start of the workshop – NO REFUND\n\nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor does weather. Therefore\, trip cancellation\, interruption & medical insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip. \nGreat Blue Heron fishing just after sunrise.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/chincoteague-national-wildlife-refuge-photo-workshop-fall2025/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, VA\, 8231 Beach Road P.O. Box 62  23336-0062\, Chincoteague\, VA\, VA\, 23336-0062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assateague,Chincoteague NWR,Fall,National Seashore,Photo Workshop,wildlife photogaphy
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SUMMARY:Outer Banks Photo Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Outer Banks North Carolina Fall 2026\nPhoto Workshop\nwith Irene Hinke-Sacilotto\n 3 Dec – 6 Dec 2026\nPrice $1075\nThis Outer Banks Photo Workshop offers a variety of photographic opportunities —lighthouses\, miles of pristine beaches\, sand dunes\, small boat harbors\, historic sites\, fishing piers\, wildlife reserves\, and parks. Over the ocean\, along the shoreline\, and in the marshes\, waterways\, and forests\, we will look for photographic subjects including pelicans\, herons\, shorebirds\, warblers\, pelagic seabirds\, dolphins\, deer\, fox\,and other wildlife. Locations to be visited include Bodie and Currituck Beach Lighthouses\, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse\, Avalon & Jeanette’s Pier\, Duck boardwalk overlooking Currituck Sound\, Wanchese Harbor\, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge\, and Hatteras National Seashore. On the Outer Banks\, sunrises are often spectacular.  The image below is of Avalon Pier as the sun is rising.  Jennette’s Pier (1000 foot-long pier in Nags Head) also offers wonderful opportunities for photography where we hope to capture images of flying pelicans\, pelagic birds\, propose\, surfers\, and fisherman. \nAvalon Peer at sunrise on the Outer Banks of NC \nBrown Pelican flying in formation over the ocean. \nOn 4 Dec there will be an orientation meeting at 7 pm\, EST at the hotel where participants introduce themselves and share their goals for the workshop. I will discuss logistics\, safety\, the tentative schedule\, potential subjects and locations\, and photo tips. Each day will begin at dawn for sunrise photography and will end the day at sunset except on 7 December when the program will end at eleven.  Three night’s accommodations at the John Yancey Inn are included in the workshop price. \nNote: As usual with my workshops\, I will arrive several days prior to the group to access current local conditions and to scout the best locations for photography. The exact locations and times may vary according to weather\, safety considerations\, current road conditions\, and desires of the group.  \nI do not photograph during the workshop so my attention can be focused on each participant. \nJennette’s Pier Outer Banks North Carolina. \n  \nThe Changing Face of Barrier Islands \nThe Outer Banks consists of a narrow string of barrier islands running parallel to the North Carolina coast for 150 miles from the Virginia border to Shackleford Banks in the south. A network of bridges and ferries join the islands together making it easy to travel from one to the next.   The Outer Banks are separated from the mainland by bays and inlets\, with Pamlico Sound being the largest (30 miles across at its widest). Like all barrier islands\, those of the Outer Banks are in a constant state of flux being reshaped by the wind\, waves\, tides\, & storms. Today’s shallow coves fill with sand and become the marshes of tomorrow. The most dramatic changes in appearance are caused by fierce coastal storms like the winter “nor’easters” and hurricanes. When these storms coincide with seasonal high tides\, the results can be disastrous\, creating new inlets\, washing out sections of the main highway running the length of the Outer Banks (Route 12) and tumbling beach-front homes into the sea.  Our exact itinerary can be influenced by weather and changes in road access.\n \nWave with spray on windy day. \nAvalon Pier with waves pre-dawn. \nCape Hatteras National Seashore\nFor thousands of years\, North Carolina’s Outer Banks have survived onslaughts of wind and sea. This thin\, broken strand of islands curves out into the Atlantic Ocean and back again sheltering North Carolina’s mainland and offshore sounds.  Cape Hatteras National Seashore protects long stretches of beach\, sand dunes\, marshes\, and woodlands that are part of three barrier islands– Bodie Island\, Hatteras Island\, and Ocracoke Island. It extends more than 70 miles south of the island of Nags Head. \nIt and other undeveloped beaches\, offer wonderful opportunities for photography–colorful sunrise\, waves\, shells\, patterns in the sand\, dunes\, driftwood\, beach vegetation\, and local wildlife. Because of strong currents and turbulence off shore\, food is abundant\, supporting not only large populations of seabirds\, but dolphins\, whales and other marine mammals. Those with longer lenses may be able to capture images of the sanderlings or other small shorebirds as they chase receding waves to feed on crabs and other tiny organisms exposed in the wet sand.  If lucky\, you may have opportunities to photograph Brown Pelicans flying in formation\, gliding just inches above the water’s surface\, or plunging head first into the ocean. \nCormorants and Brown Pelicans taking off from sandbar on Hatteras Island NC \nOregon Inlet\nOregon Inlet connects the Atlantic Ocean with Pamlico Sound.  For years\, the Bonner Bridge\, was the longest bridge on the Rt. 12  providing vehicle access to the southern part of the Outer Banks.  Due to shifting sand\, strong currents\, and instability\, the Bonner Bridge was recently replaced.  The 2.8-mile Marc Basnight Bridge crosses the Oregon Inlet and now connects the northern and southern parts of the Outer Banks.  The southern portion of the old Bonner bridge was turned into a 1046-foot long fishing pier. The Pier opened on Oct. 1\, 2021 with cooperation between the National Park Service\, Fish and Wildlife Service\, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.   Since the Inlet is rich with marine life due to mixing of salt water with fresh\, it attracts fish\, birds and fisherman. If conditions are favorable\, from the bridge we will try to photograph pelicans\, cormorants\, and pelagic sea bird attracted to the abundant supply of food. \nNear the entrance to the pier is a historic US Coast Guard station\, (formerly a Lifesaving station) that has photo potential.  Near to the ocean & inlet\, it sits in the midst of beautiful patterned sand dunes sculpted by the wind. \nAbandoned historic Life Saving station. on th Outer Banks. \nBodie Island Lighthouse\nThe Bodie Island Lighthouse was erected to mark the entrance to Oregon Inlet and is still operating today. It is located at the north end of Cape Hatteras National Seashore\, just south of Nags Head and 4 miles before the inlet.  Todays  lighthouse was built 1872 after the original one on the opposite bank of the inlet was destroyed in the Civil War.  It was renovated in recent years.  It stands 150 feet tall and has a keepers quarters is adjacent to it.  It is tucked away between tall pine trees and freshwater marshland.  Deer are not an uncommon sight on the main entrance road to the parking area.  There are several nature trails nearby including a .4 mile long boardwalk leading to a viewing platform overlooking a pond and marshland frequented by wading birds and others species. \nBodie Island Lighthouse Outer Banks\, NC at sundown \nDuck Boardwalk and Currituck Sound\nThe community of Duck on the northern end of the Outer Banks constructed an elevated boardwalk that is nearly a mile in length and is adjacent to Currituck Sound. Herons\, waterfowl\, turtles\, and other species often can be photographed from the various points along the walkway.  It is the perfect place to capture incredible sunsets with swans or cypress trees in the foreground.  \nTundra Swan flapping wings \nHistoric 150 year old Currituck Beach Lighthouse. \nHistoric Corolla  Park\nThe Currituck Beach Lighthouse still functions as a guide for passing mariners.  It located in the heart of Corolla near the northern end of Rt. 12\, the primary road that runs the length of the Outer Banks. This 162 foot tall lighthouse stands out for its distinctive red brick exterior. The design was intentional to set the Currituck Lighthouse apart from its Outer Banks neighbors. The lighthouse has been left unpainted so visitors could marvel at the sheer number of bricks involved in its construction.  It is adjacent to the the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education\, the historic Whalehead Club\, and Corolla Park.  The Whalehead\, with its beautiful architecture\, is a 1920’s mansion which was once a secluded oceanfront retreat for this country’s wealthy hunters and conservationists. \nBoat House in Corolla Park with a heron feeding in the shallow pool in front of it. \nCypress Knee adjacent boardwalk in the town of Duck\, NC \nManteo & Wanchese\nOn Roanoke Island\, in the late 1800s\, Manteo served as an important port and is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina with large ships docking at is waterfront.  A short distance away is Wanchese\, another fishing port. Once centers for boat building\, both ports have diminished in importance today.  But they still have small boat harbors where a small number of trawlers\, crabbing\, and other commercial and sports fishing boats dock. \nRoanoke Marshes Lighthouse in Manteo \nThe Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is on the east end of the Manteo waterfront. It is set 40 yards out into Roanoke Sound with a boardwalk for access. Unlike Bodie and other lighthouses on the Outer Banks\, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a replica of a lighthouse that was constructed in 1877 at the southern entrance of the Croatan Sound in the village of Wanchese to help sailors and fishermen to find their way to port.  It is a river lighthouse. So like its counterparts\, it is much shorter and squatter than the other lighthouses on the Outer Banks. With its red roof\, black shutters\,  and cottage-like appearance\, it is a favorite subject for photographers. \nThe town of Manteo\, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina\, is quaint and worth visiting with a number of unique shops\, pubs\, coffeehouses\, restaurants\, and a boardwalk along the waterfront.  Nearby is the community of Wanchese with a small harbor and marina with large sport fishing boats.  Usually there are a few work boats tied up at the wharf along with fishing nets\, crab traps\, colorful floats\, and other gear. \nAmerican Avocets at Pea Island \nPea Island National Wildlife Refuge\nPea Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is on Hatteras Island on the southern side of the Oregon Inlet. It covers more than 5\,900 acres. The water level is managed by a system of dikes and impoundments to favor the production of  food and provide a safe haven for a variety of water birds including wintering migratory waterfowl with 25 species of ducks.  More than 265 species of birds visit the refuge–White Pelicans\, Wilson’s Plovers\, Black Skimmers\, American Avocets\, terns\, Tundra Swans\, Canada Geese\, White Ibis and other wading birds.  At this location we will stop at the visitor center and explore the nearby trail & overlooks adjacent to one of the impoundment in search of photo subjects. \nTundra Swans fight. \nCanadan Goose chasing another at Pea Island \nWhat to Bring\nDSLR or mirrorless camera\, instruction manual\, spare memory cards \, batteries\, and chargers.  Lenses from wide angle to 300 mm or more. Polarizing and a neutral density filter (the later is optional).  Sturdy tripod. For editing images and the image review session\, bring a laptop computer or tablet.  Edited images should be saved to a flash drive (or if Apple product\, AirDrop) for transferring to my computer for viewing by the group. \nCLOTHING \nIt can be cold and windy at this time of the year\, so bring some warm clothing and possibly chemical or battery powered hand -warmers.  But in early December temperatures can also be mild. Dress in layers. The workshop will begin each day at dawn to take advantage of the warm\, early morning light. Activities will proceed in the rain\, so bring rain gear and waterproof covers for your camera and lenses. For protection from UV radiation\, I suggest wearing a hat and using sun screen.  To prevent dehydration\, bring water to each outing. \nHANDOUTS  \nBring to our first meeting\, a thumb drive with two of your nature photography images for discussion.  In a future handout\, I will provide guidance as to file naming and formatting.  Using the recommended naming protocol helps when sorting and reviewing the images. You will also be sent a liability release/health form and pre-workshop questionnaire that will help me to better address your needs. These should be completed before the class. \nTundra Swans at Pea Island North Carolina \nSPECIAL NOTES  \nI will provide individual attention to each participant in the field matching each their skill level. The itinerary is flexible and will be adjusted according to the location and availability of subjects\, the weather\, safety\, group interest\, and other factors. Paths may be uneven\, wet in spots\, or sandy. The trails I selected for the workshop are easy to moderate in difficulty. Anyone may abstain from any activity and select an alternate that is less strenuous. Boots with firm ankle support for hiking are recommended. The pace of the workshop is adjusted to the desires of the group and to allow participants to explore each location thoroughly and to ask questions. Car pooling is encouraged where possible.  \nTundra Swans at sunset at Pea Island \n\nPRICE $ 1075 based on single occupancy; $ 975 based on double occupancy.  \nACCOMMODATIONS – Price includes 3 nights accommodations (John Yancey Inn\, Ocean Front\, Kill Devil Hills\, Outer Banks)\, but does not include food\, transportation\, tolls\, park fees or personal items.  \nMaximum number of participants – 6 \nFull payment due 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. Deposit: 50% prior to that date. If you have questions\, contact me at ((410) 960-5871 or e-mail me at ospreyphot@aol.com.   \n(To register\, complete the form at top of the “Events” web page). \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to the start of the workshop – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to the start of the workshop\, $125 administrative fee charged.\n60 to 46 days prior to the start of the workshop\, 50% of workshop cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nMedical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy nor does weather. Therefore\, trip cancellation\, interruption & medical insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/outer-banks-photo-workshop-fall_26/
CATEGORIES:Fall,National Seashore,Outer Banks,Photo Workshop,wildlife photogaphy
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