Photography Trips
Tuesday November 9, 2010 Trips
Bird Photography on Pea Island Refuge
Catch the morning light and explore Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in search of birds to photograph. Various wading birds, fall migrants, waterfowl and shorebirds are likely. Participants also can take advantage of the diverse scenery, flora and fauna along the way. A telephoto lens is recommended. Pea Island Refuge Visitor Center. Cost $30. 7-10 am. Mark Buckler.
Wednesday November 10, 2010 Trips
Digital Photography Basics (New)
Learn how to use your digital camera and what to do with all those images. This presentation will provide tips and techniques designed to improve your photography and produce more artistic results. Specific topics will include camera functions, image management and making your pictures look their best with software. A portion of this class may include an outdoor photographic session and a review of participants’ digital images. All cameras welcome. Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary and Center. Cost $30. 2-6 pm. Mark Buckler.
Behind the Scenes with Photographer Mike Halminski
Spend time with local photographer Mike Halminski. Get acquainted in his gallery
in Waves. Learn about digital photography process and workflow. A trip to the beach will be included to look for flocks of shorebirds to photograph. Focus will be on feeding and flight behavior of individual birds and flocks. Cameras should be SLR (film or digital), and equipped with at least small telephoto capability. Larger telephoto lenses can also be used. For transport on the beach Participants can either ride in the back of Mike’s truck or bring their own 4X4 vehicle. Michael Halminski Photo Gallery. Cost $30. 2:30-5:30 pm. Mike Halminski.
Thursday November 11, 2010 Trips
Photo Tour of Hatteras National Seashore
Join last year’s keynote speaker, Mark Buckler, for a fun and educational outing. This will be a casual tour of various photographic locations from Bodie Island Light to Hatteras Light. Photographic subjects will range from the iconic to the abstract. You must provide your own transportation for this trip or carpool. All cameras welcome. Bodie Island Lighthouse parking lot (North end, near restroom). Cost $40. 7 am-1 pm. Mark Buckler.
Saturday November 13, 2010 Trips
Introduction to Digital Nature Photography for Children at Island Farm (New) (Family Friendly)
Led by a professional wildlife photographer, this program will teach children how to take successful photographs of animals and scenes on an historic farm. Established in 1783 by Jessie Etheridge, this living-history farm has historic buildings and grazing livestock that will provide unique photographic opportunities. All cameras welcome. Island Farm. Cost $20; two children 12 and under may accompany paying adult for no charge. Paying for this trip grants you free admission for The Island Farm on Roanoke Island trip from 2-4 pm.
Noon-2 pm. Lori Cash.
Introduction to Digital Nature Photography at Sunset (Family Friendly)
This program at North Pond Trail on Pea Island will give participants a chance to learn basic techniques of digital nature photography while exploring and
photographing the diverse scenery, birds, flora and the sunset. Led by a professional nature photographer, participants will be introduced to the digital camera including basic techniques and tips on how to see the nature around them through the camera’s eye. All cameras welcome. Pea Island Refuge Visitor Center. Cost $20; two children 12 and under may accompany paying adult for no charge. 3 pm to sunset (5:30 pm). Lori Cash.
Sunday November 14, 2010 Trips
Possible traffic delays related to the running of the obx marathon.
Introduction to Digital Nature Photography on the Beach (Family Friendly)
This program at the beach on Pea Island will give participants a chance to learn basic techniques of digital nature photography while exploring and photographing the diverse scenery, birds and flora. Led by a professional nature photographer,
participants will be introduced to the digital camera including basic techniques
and tips on how to see the nature around them through the camera’s eye. All cameras welcome. Pea Island Refuge Visitor Center. Cost $20; two children 12 and under may accompany paying adult for no charge. 8-10 am. Lori Cash.
