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Read more ›I’m basically starting from scratch. All older posts will still be available.
Read more ›Despite all the obstacles thrown our way by the management at the refuge, the festival was a rousing success. We had an estimated 160 attendees, a record-breaking amount by a lot. Each year we’ve shown an increase in attendance. It’s very gratifying for Don, Kevin and me. Big thanks go to [...]
Read more ›This is the cover of a new book by Kevin Karlson, Scott Elowitz and me. It will be available July 28 or sooner. Here’s a link on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Visions-Earths-Elements-Nature-Photography/dp/0764340751. We’re all very excited and proud of the book’s outcome. Summer Workshop Schedule Nickerson Beach and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Instructional [...]
Read more ›Our next meeting will take place March 7th. I’m very happy to welcome Sophia Iguchi, Specialist, Pro Market from Canon USA, Inc.as our guest speaker. Sophia will have a trunk full of camera equipment to show us and discuss the merits of each. I’m excited and hope you’ll all attend.
Read more ›The meeting place is at National Audubon headquarters located at 225 Varick Street just north of Houston near 7th Ave South. Here’s a map view : All meeting are from 6:30 – 8pm. There is a minimal $6.00 charge at the door for Audubon members or $35.00 for the complete [...]
Read more ›Photography and Shorebird ID Workshops with Lloyd Spitalnik and Kevin Karlson All Workshops Cancelled due to flooding August, 2011 – Sponsored by New York City Audubon Society Contact Lloyd Spitalnik (lloyd22) (917-301-8744) or Kevin Karlson (karlson3) (609-465-2138) for details 1) Shorebirds Made Simpler – ID Field Trip at Jamaica Bay [...]
Read more ›At the beginning of Spring migration 2011 I had one major goal. Getting a good male Golden-winged Warbler photo was the top priority. It took 4 visits to the breeding grounds to finally meet with success. While on the quest there were a few surprises. Photographing Blue-winged, Brewster’s and Lawrence’s [...]
Read more ›JAMAICA BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE Join Lloyd Spitalnik and Denise Ippolito for a half- day workshop at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens NY. We will visit the East pond in the early morning where we will be photographing a variety of shorebirds in a birder’s paradise. Jamaica Bay is a birdwatchers [...]
Read more ›As April rapidly approaches, most of the ducks will be gone from our area. Here is an assortment of some of my recent favorites. As always click on image for larger view.
Read more ›No earth shattering news here but wanted to briefly write about this anyway. When shooting, the most desirable position is to get eye to eye with your subject. Of course this isn’t always possible but it should be the goal. Now that’s not to say you shouldn’t take the photo [...]
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