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Bird Photography Institute at The Celery Fields -- Jan. 9th
Want to learn how to take better bird pictures? -- Enjoy the 2016 Bird Photography Institute!
Here’s your chance to learn how to shoot professional looking photos from some of our favorite bird photographers, including Ron Mayberry, Rick Greenspun and others. The Bird Photography Institute includes:
- proper shooting technique,
- hints on exposure,
- shooting in low light conditions,
- composition,
- framing, horizons, balance,
- rule of thirds, contrast,
- flash photography,
- photography gear “wish list”, etc.
Most of this one-day event on Saturday, January 9th will be spent in the field with the professional bird photographers serving as your tutors.
Class size is limited to a maximum of 20 participants on a first-paid registration priority list. The majority of the field time will be at The Celery Fields, with a classroom presentation by Ron Mayberry during lunch.
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Bring your camera gear so the pros can help you learn how to maximize your photography fun with your own equipment!
This event is a fundraiser for Manatee Audubon; the pros have agreed to donate their time & expertise.
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- Cost is $100 for the entire day (or $120 for non-members of Manatee Audubon...which then will include your $20 membership for 2016), including morning & afternoon lighting conditions, whether rain or shine.
Lunch will be catered with a choice of grilled salmon fillets, tasty Bubba burgers, salad & sides, plus dessert. You’ll drive just about a mile from The Celery Fields to the Big Top Brewing Company (6111-B Porter Way, Sarasota near the SCAT bus hub), you’ll see a slide presentation moderated by Ron Mayberry.
After lunch we’ll head back outdoors for more tutoring with our professionals. -- And once the day is done, you can always choose to visit the tasting room for a cold one.
Make checks in the amount of $100 per person (or $120 for non-members) payable to: Manatee County Audubon Society, and note this is for the Bird Photography Institute, OR use the handy PayPal link on the ANNOUNCEMENT found on the HOME PAGE of the www.ManateeAudubon.org website.
Questions? Contact Lori at 678-521-1965.
