provided to The Santiva Chronicle
For the second year, the Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society will provide a photography program on Wednesday, Jan. 29, for bird enthusiasts who want to learn the basics of bird photography.
“Capturing images of birds can be harder than it looks,” said San-Cap Audubon Board Member Karl Werner. “We hope this program can help bird nerds like ourselves with not only identification but also produce nice photos to keep for years to come.”
Topics that will be covered during this program range from lighting and composition to photography gear (i.e., iPhones, 35mm mirrorless cameras, etc.), how to capture different ‘subjects’ (i.e., birds, scenery, people, etc.), and capturing birds in flight.
The program will consist of two parts, each roughly 45 minutes to an hour long. The first part will be discussing the topics mentioned above in a group setting. The second part will involve a stroll down either Indigo Trail or Wildlife Drive, looking for avian subjects to capture images of.
“The bird life can be unpredictable,” said Werner. “We may have enough bird activity to stay on Indigo Trail, or we may have to go down Wildlife Drive, so we recommend being prepared for both.”
For those interested in learning some tips and tricks for bird photography, the program will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the newly constructed ‘Roost’ next to the main parking lot of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
This program is free of charge. There is a $10 fee to drive through Wildlife Drive (Fee Booth prefers cash for small amounts) or show an entrance pass or duck stamp. If you are unable to attend this program, the Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society holds bird walks on Saturdays at 8 a.m.; locations, days, and times are subject to change.
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