Learn the techniques Greg Downing has developed over the course of more than a decade with daily technical sessions on exposure, composition and in-flight and action avian photography. A special session on using flash in your nature photography will be presented with real-world in-the-field practice with Greg on hand to help while you hone your newly learned techniques. Greg will also demonstrate various image processing and other digital techniques using the latest versions of Lightroom, Photoshop and NIK software packages.

This small group workshop is the best way to hone your skills alongside one of the most raved about and easy-to-learn-from teachers in the industry. Greg will help you work toward consistency in creating dynamic and pleasing images of birds in their natural environment. Work alongside Greg as he lets you in on the secrets he uses to create intimate close ups and dynamic in-flight images of birds.

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is host to a large rookery of nesting birds, most of which will be in high breeding plumage, and may include species such as: Wood Stork, Little Blue Heron, Great Blue Heron, Tri-colored Heron Black-crowned Night Heron, Snowy Egret, Cattle Egret, Great Egret, and Roseate Spoonbill. Most birds will be nesting with chicks at various stages of growth, and sometimes at arms length from your lens!

While the environment of 100's of birds all around you may seem overwhelming, you'll be encouraged to slow down, take things in, create your images one at a time, and really absorb what you're learning from Greg during this hands-on comprehensive workshop.

We will have early and late access to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm for all of our field shooting as well as all-day access to a hotel-based classroom where we will base our workshop and conduct technical classroom sessions each day.

Testimonials

"This is the 2nd NatureScapes Workshop that I have attended. Greg Downing is a great teacher & photographer. His trips are very informative & fun. The afternoon lectures are exceptionally good You definitely get your money's worth. I look forward to attending more of Greg's workshops in the future."

- Helen Jo P. - Florida

"I did not know what to expect going into these workshops as I have not taken a workshop in over 20 years, but was pleasantly surprised at Greg's easy going, helpful yet unobtrusive and friendly manner. As a nature photography instructor, I would recommend his workshops to my students without reservation and hope to participate in future workshops myself."

- Richard G. - Georgia

"I had a fabulous time.. both Florida workshops exceeded all my expectations I had imagined. I photographed more bird varieties in the one week with you than I have in my entire lifetime! Thanks for a great time and awesome learning experience!"

- Jim S. - Kentucky

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Details:

• Cost includes an Annual Photographer's Pass to the Alligator Farm which allows early entrance to the farm ($80 value)
• Two hour evening presentation on April 30 followed by 3 full days of daily classroom and technical field workshops at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
• Discounted lodging has been arranged. Cost of lodging or meals not included but there are a number of nearby restaurants that we will have to choose from.

If you would like to register for this workshop, please fill out the registration form below. (* = Required Field). A deposit of $250 is required to reserve your spot. Please refer to our workshop information section for our cancellation and refund policies.