Photograph Eagles, Short-eared Owls, Wigeons, Canvasbacks, Waterfowl, and More (2/10-2/12)
Photograph Eagles, Short-eared Owls, Wigeons, Canvasbacks, Waterfowl, and More (2/10-2/12)
Photograph Eagles, Wigeons, Canvasbacks, Waterfowl, and More (2/10-2/12)
Here are some of the birds that we may (responsibly*) photograph, including a large variety of waterfowl species:
Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Canvasback
Redhead
Scaup
Snow Geese
Tundra Swan
Black Duck
Shoveler
Pintail
Goldeneye
Mergansers
Scoters
Bald Eagle (abundant)
Screech owl
Short eared Owl (SEOs)
Purple Sandpiper
Northern Harrier
Great Blue Heron
Red winged blackbirds
Kingfisher
Pileated woodpeckers
Small workshop number
Saturday 2/10
Meet 1pm
Photograph Waterfowl (many will be up close for gorgeous images)
Photograph Northern Harriers, Sandpiper, Bald eagles, SEOs until sunset
Sunday 2/11
Meet before sunrise
Photograph Birds and sunrise and more
Photograph Waterfowl (many will be up close for gorgeous images)
Photograph Northern Harriers, Sandpiper, Bald eagles, SEOs until sunset
Monday 2/12
Meet before sunrise
Photograph birds and sunrise and more
Workshop ends 9/10am (flexible based on light, birds. and energy levels)
This workshop will teach you the many important aspects of bird photography, including but not limited to exposure (changes dramatically when the eagle is against the sky or the water), which autofocus mode to choose, which drive to use, light angle, stopping action, blurring action, composition, head angle, predicting behavior, exposure, etc. Photograph before dawn to after sunset (some possible downtime mid day) Limited to small number of participants
We will have fun. Dress warmly (think layers!). Bring hot hands. You have access to your car.
Transportation, Lodging, and meals are on your own. Email us upon registration for hotel information.
Carpooling strongly encouraged.
Things to bring:
Enthusiasm (any skill level welcome)
Camera (any model)
Bring a 300mm lens or longer, but bring a 70-200 type and wide angle lens for scenics too.
Lots of memory cards
ALL of your camera batteries
Longest lens
Optional
Tripod or a Monopod
Black Rapid type strap https://amzn.to/3gSVKDA can be useful
Snacks & Water
You have easy access to your car.
Please note that all of our workshops require the participants sign a liability waiver: http://tinyurl.com/LisaTomWaiver24 (online, you no longer need to print it). Please note that 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