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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague Island, & the Town of Chincoteague

North America, United States, US :: East, Virginia
Upcoming Nature / Wildlife
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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague Island, & the Town of Chincoteague

Cost: $ 585
Skill Level: Open to All
Date(s): November 12-14 November 2021
Duration: 02 Days
Group Size Limit: 8
Instructor(s): Irene Hinke-Sacilotto

Osprey Photo Workshops and Tours

Osprey Photo Workshops and Tours

Since 1979, Irene has shared her photographic experiences and love of nature with thousands of individuals through more than 200 photo classes, workshops, lectures, and tours in both the U.S. and abroad. Sponsors have included zoos, nature centers, camera clubs, and conservation organizations such as National Wildlife Federation. For more than 19 years, she has taught photography classes at Johns Hopkins University and other educational institutions and has written “How To” articles on nature photography for national publications such as Outdoor Photographer and Birding. Her images have appeared in magazines, calendars, and books published by National Wildlife Federation, Natural History Society, National Geographic, Audubon, and Sierra Club. Her book, “Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, an Ecological Treasure,” is sold in bookstores nationwide.


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Chincoteague NWR is located on the southern Virginia end of the barrier island of Assateague.  In the fall, the refuge attracts flocks of snow geese, swans, and brant along with ducks, swans, herons, ospreys, shorebirds and other migrants. It is also the home to wild horses, deer, raccoon, fox squirrels, muskrats, and other animals.  Used to being protected, the wildlife is unusually tolerant of humans and presents visitors with great photo opportunities.  The ocean, dunes, shells, workboats, harbor, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets offer workshop participants a variety of subjects with which to work. The program includes tips on locating and approaching wildlife, capturing in-flight shots of birds, equipment selection, composition, lighting, and exposure.   We will explore both the refuge, seashore, and the community.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

This photo workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital camera with an interest in nature.  Workshop emphasis is on improving photographic skills and optimize the use of your camera. Class includes an orientation PowerPoint program followed by photography sessions on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague Island, and in the town of Chincoteague.  Included is a critique/review of images from the weekend.  Topics covered: 1) equipment selection and operation, 2) composition, creativity and perspective, 3) metering and exposure, 4) lighting, 5) basic image manipulation and 6) locating, approaching and photographing wildlife.

Based on my findings from scouting the area prior to the workshop, the following will be discussed at the orientation meeting on Friday evening: departure time, current field conditions, potential subjects, equipment needed, safety, field ethics, and other logistical details.  The exact itinerary will be based on current conditions, safety issues, weather, animal availability, and desires of the group.

The orientation and discussion sessions for the Chincoteague Photo Workshop, November 2021, will be held at the Best Western Motel in Chincoteague on Maddox Blvd just outside of the wildlife refuge.  For the weekend, a small block of rooms is reserved at the Best Western for workshop participants at a reduced price. Contact the hotel for availability at (800) 553-6117 or (757) 336-6557.  Mention you are part of the photo workshop led by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto.  Also, rooms should be available at other nearby hotels in the town of Chincoteague. For a listing of accommodations other than the Best Western, go to www.chincoteaguechamber.com

For details go to: https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/chincoteague-november-photo-workshop-2021/

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Deposit & Cancellation Policy

DEPOSIT:

50% of cost.  Final payment due 1 month before start of photo workshop.
(Register on my website:  www.ospreyphoto.com. Click on button at top of the home page “Register Now.” Complete the form and send it with your check)
NOTE: Students are responsible for their own accommodations, food, transportation, and park/refuge fees. Where possible, we will carpool to locations.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Notifications of cancellation must be in writing.
The following charges apply per person at the time we receive your written notification of cancellation:
Cancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.
120 to 61 days prior to departure, $125 administrative fee charged. ($35 admin fee for weekend workshops.)
60 to 46 days prior to departure, 50% of workshop or tour cost.
45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND

See additional details spelled out on my registration form on my website regarding trip insurance, etc.

 

 

Equipment Recommended:

D-SLR or mirrorless camera.
Lenses varying from wide angle to telephoto (best if 400 mm or possibly greater)
Sturdy tripod with ball head able to support your heaviest lens or a Wimberley Gimbal mount
Extra batteries & memory cards
Hoodman or other loop that you place over your LCD to help you view images in bright light (optional)

Laptop computer or tablet capable of image editing and the transfer of images to a thumb drive that I can use to down load images into my computer for the image review session.

 

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