Tag Archives: Wildlife
Chincoteague NWR Photo Workshop Fall 2023
Chincoteague NWR Photo Workshop Fall 2023 10 Nov (7 PM) – 12 Nov (2 PM) Price: $689 Chincoteague 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…
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My COVID 19 Quarantine Survival Story
My COVID 19 Quarantine Survival Story With the emergence of the COVID 19 virus and the “Stay at Home Order”, like many people, I temporarily panicked. How long would the virus be an issue, two weeks, a month? I could deal that. But a year or more, I had no concept how…
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Tangier Island Photo Workshop 2022
Tangier Island, VA Photo Workshop Chesapeake Bay Waterman Community and Wildlife with Irene Hinke-Sacilotto 13-15 May 2022 6 participant limit/workshop This Tangier Island Photo Workshop (May 2022) features photography of a unique waterman community and local wildlife. Just south of the Maryland line, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, lays…
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Wildlife on Florida’s East Coast – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a report on the photography along Florida’s East Coast. The last two weeks of February I flew to the East Coast of Florida to scout for a future photo workshop in March of 2021 or 2022. In the past, I have conducted several workshops in Florida…
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore
Photo Opportunities Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge & Assateague Island National Seashore Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore Location & Management: Managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge covers 14,000 acres of beach, dune, marsh, shrub and forest habitats. The majority of the…
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Pebble Mine and Its Negative Environmental Impact
Pebble Mine and Its Negative Environmental Impact The following expresses my feelings and concerns about construction and operation of the Pebble Mine in Southeast Alaska and it negative impact on the environment and Bristol Bay ecosystem, spawning sockeye salmon, and the bears of Southeast Alaska. The construction of one of…
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2019 Tangier Island Photo Workshop
Tangier Island Photo Workshop Waterman Community and Wildlife 3-5 May 2109 (1st session) 10-12 May 2019 (2nd session) Recently added – September 20-22, 2019 program (see separate listing) 2019 Tangier Island Photo Workshop features photography of a unique waterman community and local wildlife. Just south of the Maryland line, in the middle…
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“A Passion for Wildlife Photography, the Stories Behind the Images” (PART 5) More Tips for Locating Wildlife
CAMERA CLUBS & OTHER SOURCES OF INFO Your fellow camera club members can be helpful pointing out local hotspots for wildlife photography. At one such club meeting in Manassas where I was delivering a lecture, I learned that elk herds exist in Pennsylvania, near Benesette http://elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/drupal/ . They are typically…
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“A Passion for Wildlife Photography, the Stories Behind the Images” (Part 4)
LOCATIONS (PART 4) Several of the best locations to photograph wildlife are ones where the animals are acclimated to the presence of people or vehicles. These include county, state, and national parks, wildlife refuges & sanctuaries, and eco-friendly ranches (South Texas & South America). In terms of wildlife refuges, I…
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“A Passion for Wildlife Photography, the Stories Behind the Images” (Part 3)
SPOTTING WILDLIFE SHAPES, COLORS, TONES Spotting wildlife is a learnable skill. When visiting an unfamiliar area, my ability to see animals in the new habitat improves with time. I become sensitive to colors, shapes, and tones that are out of place in the new environment. MOVEMENT When animals are…
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