Photograph Short-eared Owls, Harriers, Hawks, Woodpeckers, and More Wednesday 1-14-26 (PM)
Photograph Short-eared Owls, Harriers, Hawks, Woodpeckers, and More Wednesday 1-14-26 (PM)
Photograph Short-eared Owls, Harriers, Hawks, Woodpeckers, and More with OM SYSTEM ambassador and expert bird photographer Tom Cuchara
Session 1 Wednesday 1-14-26 (AM) $299 7am to 11am. Session might involve walking
Session 2 Wednesday 1-14-26 (PM) $299 1:30 pm to sunset. Session does not involve walking
Attend the AM and PM sessions as well as this session and receive a one-hour session (Zoom or in person at our Studio in Hamden CT) for camera setup or image review. Attend both sessions and join
This workshop will teach you the many important aspects of bird photography:
bird behavior
exposure (changes dramatically when the bird is against the sky versus the ground)
Which autofocus mode to choose
which drive to use
light angle
shutter speed to stop action
composition
head angle
predicting behavior
exposure, etc.
*This workshop is limited to a small number of participants
Here is a list of birds that we may (responsibly*) photograph:
Short-eared Owls
Northern Harriers
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Rough-legged Hawk
Coopers Hawk
Horned Lark, Bald Eagle, Eastern Bluebird, Junco, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Nuthatch, Goldfinch, Other Finches, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, etc.
*Responsible birding (and responsible photography for all subjects) is important for this, and all photography events. We do not wait, call, harass, or endanger birds for a photograph. The bird’s welfare is paramount while photographing. Any harassment or endangerment of the animals will result in the termination of your workshop without refund. Some locations also permanently bar offenders from coming back to their sites.
Location, NY, is ~66 miles from the Tappan Zee Bridge
Transportation, Lodging, and meals are not included. Email us for a hotel recommendation if you are traveling from far.
We will have fun.
You have access to your car.
Dress warmly. Bring hot hands.
Things to bring:
Enthusiasm (any skill level welcome)
Camera (any model)
Bring a 300mm lens or longer (there are many people there with 600 and 800mm lenses).
Memory cards
ALL of your camera batteries
Longest lens
Gloves and Hot Hands
Optional
Tripod or a Monopod
Black Rapid type strap https://amzn.to/3gSVKDA
Snacks
Binoculars
Please note that all of our workshops require the participants to sign a liability waiver when you sign up, and some locations will have you sign their liability waiver at the site as well.
Please note that this and all classes/workshops have no refunds. By signing up for our classes/tours/workshops, you agree to our terms and conditions, see http://www.lisaandtomphotography.com/p/workshops.html