I fly to Long Island tomorrow to visit family and do some bird photography. I have one person signed up for pretty much every session so if you can join us, you will be assured of a very small group … Complete details below. <\/p>\n
Right now it is looking as if we are up to seven for the 2019 Galapagos Photo Cruise … Click here<\/a> for the complete details. <\/p>\n In yesterday’s Would You Remove a Cigarette Butt From an Otherwise Great Image? A Great Quick Mask\/Layer Masking Trick. And Lots More …<\/em><\/strong> blog post here<\/a>, there is a great discussion going on. Do check out the comments and my replies. Have you sold a photo for “editorial use” in the last five years I haven’t. I don’t even know what editorial use is …<\/p>\n You can view and comment on the podcast on YouTube here<\/a>. <\/p>\n As I mentioned yesterday, I had great fun doing the 100th Understand Photography episode with Peggy Farren in Naples on Friday afternoon past. We talked in depth about my getting fired by Canon as an Explorer of Light, my switch from Canon to Nikon, the pros and cons of each system for bird photographers, the best tripod head for bird photography, and lots more. We did get to include the Long Lens Sharpness Misconceptions and Tips demo. <\/p>\n I will be returning to my old haunts on Long Island from 15-27 August, prime time for bird photography. The schedules below may be expanded based on demand. <\/p>\n Join me at Nickerson Beach to photograph Black Skimmers and lots more. Gull predation of young skimmers is likely. With full frame bodies, a minimum of a 500mm lens with TCs is recommended. 400mm OK with crop factor bodies. <\/p>\n <\/strong> <\/h2>\nA Great Discussion<\/h3>\n
The Podcast YouTube Link<\/h3>\n
The Topics<\/h3>\n
Long Island Small Group Instruction<\/h3>\n
Skimmer Sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Skimmer Morning: Thursday, AUG 16, 2018. 5:30 – 9:00am plus a working brunch: $375\/session. Limit 4\/Openings 3.
\nSkimmer Morning: Friday AUG, 17, 2018. 5:30 – 9:00am plus a working brunch: $375\/session. Limit 4\/Openings 3.
\nSkimmer Morning: Wednesday, AUG, 22, 2018. 5:30 – 9:00am plus a working brunch: $375\/session. Limit 4.<\/strong> <\/h2>\nSkimmer Afternoon (usually best for flight): Skimmer Afternoon (usually best for flight): Friday, AUG 17, 2018. 5:00pm till sunset: $250\/session. Limit 4\/Openings 3.
\nSkimmer Afternoon (usually best for flight): Tuesday AUG 21, 2018. 5:00pm till sunset: $250\/session. Limit 4\/Openings 3.
\nSkimmer Afternoon (usually best for flight): Wednesday AUG 22, 2018. 5:00pm till sunset: $250\/session. Limit 4\/Openings 3.<\/strong><\/h2>\n