2004 PHOTOGRAPHY

1) Photography Field Workshop: Arthur Morris
2) Image Editing for Digital Photographers: Kevin Doxstater
3) Beautiful Birds, Beautiful Music: Kevin Doxstater
4) Beautiful Nature, Beautiful Music : Kevin Doxstater
5) Putting Art in Your Nature Photography: Arthur Morris
6) Photography Field Workshop: Joanne Williams
6a) A Mixed "Bag O' Birds": Joanne Williams
7) Digiscoping: Tom Hall
8) Interpretations of Nature: Milton Heiberg
9) Close-up Nature Photography: Milton Heiberg
10) Photoshop for Nature Photographers: Renier Munguia
11) Photography Field Workshop: Milton Heiberg
12) Bird Photography 101: Renier Munguia
13) Bird Photography Field Work: Renier Munguia
14) Alaska's Last True Frontier: KevinT. Karlson

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Arthur Morris: Photography Field Workshop
Sponsored By Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Join Arthur Morris, internationally noted bird photographer and teacher, for an early morning of photography instruction at Merritt Island NWR. Bird photography at Merritt is often done best from the car, so part of the morning's activities will be a demonstration of the methods and techniques that Artie uses for making images from inside his vehicle. Artie will point out his favorite refuge photography spots as we travel by carpool (two photographers per vehicle) along the Causeway and around Black Point Wildlife Drive. The groups will have some opportunities to photograph birds. For those wishing to do some bird photography, a 300mm lens with a 1.4X teleconverter is the minimum focal length recommended, but it is not required. Bring cameras, lenses, tripod, tripod head and film or flash cards.
www.birdsasart.com, www.cusa.canon.com -- Photo Gallery
Meet at the Florida Marine Patrol Station, on the causeway east of the Titusville Bridge at 5:45am sharp.
Nov 18 & 18, 5:45am-10:00am: Strictly limited to 15 registrants; $100.00

Image Editing for Digital Photographers
Presenter: Kevin Doxstater
With digital photography there is one undeniable fact: when the day's shooting is over, there is still plenty of work to be done. Many photographers beginning this exciting form of photography struggle with learning new software; the programs that are necessary to do the job can be intimidating for first time users. While this seminar is intended to make the transition easier for those who are new to the world of digital photography, it will also introduce advanced techniques for those who have already moved beyond the basics. The session will begin with a brief discussion of software programs used to sort and initially edit your images, then move on to using Adobe Photoshop® (and Photoshop Elements®) to "tweak" your images to get the most out of you digital captures. Topics covered will include: using levels to adjust image contrast, color correction, converting images to black and white, basic and advanced sharpening techniques, and how to add text, borders, and drop shadows to your digital images. There will also be a discussion on the importance of monitor calibration. A CD with step-by-step tutorials of the techniques discussed will be included with registration.
Our presenter, Kevin Doxstater, has been using Adobe Photoshop® both personally and professionally for over 9 years and is experienced on both Windows and MacIntosh platforms. On the 5 days a week that he can't be out in the field making nature photographs, Kevin is Digital Services Manager for one of Central Florida's most advanced photo labs, producing fine art digital photographic and inkjet prints.
www.dox-photo.com
Nov 17, 1:00pm-3:00pm: BCC Building 1 - Auditorium; $30.00
Nov 20, 3:30pm-5:30pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 132; $30.00

Beautiful Birds, Beautiful Music
Presenter: Kevin Doxstater
The music of Ludwig von Beethoven provides the backdrop for this multimedia presentation of bird photography by Kevin Doxstater. The program features nearly 400 images (over 160 species) of North American birds. From beautiful portraits to exciting action, each photograph flows smoothly and effortlessly with the music of Beethoven's 6th Symphony (movements 1 and 5) and Overture to Egmont. This exciting musical journey has been revised and updated with new images and other features since last year's festival.
www.dox-photo.com
Nov 18, 10:30am-11:30am: BCC Building 1 - Auditorium; $5.00
Nov 20, 1:00pm-2:00pm: BCC Building 1 - Auditorium; $5.00

Beautiful Nature, Beautiful Music
Presenter: Kevin Doxstater
A "sequel" to his Beautiful Birds, Beautiful Music, Kevin Doxstater's latest multimedia presentation combines the symphonic music of Ludwig van Beethoven with a broader array of nature photography. While the selection still favors avian subjects this all-new presentation includes photographs of mammals, insects & butterflies, spiders, reptiles & amphibians, scenic landscapes, and sunrises & sunsets (as well as a few extraterrestrial surprises).
www.dox-photo.com
Nov 18, 11:30am-12:30pm: BCC Building 1 - Auditorium; $5.00
Nov 20, 2:30pm-3:30pm: BCC Building 1 - Auditorium; $5.00

Putting Art in Your Nature Photography; It Ain't Just Birds!
Presenter: Arthur Morris
Sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Arthur Morris--perhaps the world's premier bird photographer--will present a 3-hour image-illustrated program detailing the various lenses and techniques that he uses to create his incredible images and the artistic principles that guide him. The first part of the program will utilize color film transparencies. After the break, the emphasis will be on digital photography. Though Artie is known for his bird photography, most will be amazed by his images of bugs, flowers, and mammals as well, and nature photographers of all interests and skill levels will benefit from attending this session. Copies of two of Artie's photography books and a selection of photographic accessories that he uses will be available for purchase before and after the program.
www.birdsasart.com, www.cusa.canon.com
Nov 18, 1:00pm-4:00pm: BCC Building 1 - Auditorium; $5.00

Joanne Williams: Photography Field Workshop
Join Joanne Williams, an accomplished professional photographer whose work is seen in numerous national and international publications, for a morning of photography instruction. Practice composition, appropriate equipment settings, and learn the techniques Joanne uses. You must have a working knowledge of your camera equipment. Those with digital equipment, beginners and non-photographers are welcome. A Refuge Ranger will escort the group into restricted access areas of the Kennedy Space Center, which have been off-limits to the general public for more than 30 years.
11/14 - Joanne Williams has opted not to go to the NASA restricted area. She will be able to take more people on this photoshoot. A better area for finding birds has been located.
www.joannewilliamsphoto.com -- Photo Gallery
Meet in the parking lot of the CVS Pharmacy at the corner of US 1 and Garden St. at 5:45 am sharp.
Nov 19, 20 & 21: 5:45am-10:00am; 12+ registrants; $75.00/person

A Mixed "Bag O' Birds"
Presenter: Joanne Williams
Joanne Williams Photography
Join Joanne as she shares with you her photographic journeys to various parts of the world in search of birds, scenics, and other wildlife. You'll see the wonderful king penguins and rock hoppers of the Faulkland Islands; the comical and colorful tufted and horned puffins of the Pribolofs; the stunning pink flamingoes of Inagua, Bahamas; the gorgeous white-fronted bee-eaters of Zimbabwe; lilac-breasted rollers, secretary birds, and hornbills of East Africa; and a few migrating warblers from Pt. Pelee, Canada. This photo tour will take you to many areas of the U.S., such as the bayous of Louisiana where Joanne photographs beautiful pink roseate spoonbills and their chicks, and Bosque del Apache, New Mexico to view thousands of migrating sandhill cranes and snow geese. Joanne's home is in South Florida and the Everglades are her photographic "playground." She's photographed just about every bird that visits or resides in the Everglades, including the endangered and reintroduced whooping crane and chicks, the endangered snail kite, bald eagle, and crested cara cara. This slide presentation is truly "A Mixed Bag O' Birds" and much more!!!
Joanne Williams is an accomplished and internationally published wildlife and nature photographer, photo-instructor, tour leader, and lecturer who offers "top shelf" slide presentations to groups and organizations across the country. She is also available for private photo classes, birdwatching safaris, and "customized-to-your-needs-and schedule" tours. Photo Safaris to Africa, Inagua, Alaska, Belize, and the Everglades are currently being scheduled for 2005. For further information regarding Joanne and her photographic services and safaris, visit:
www.natureandwildlife.com or www.joannewilliamsphoto.com -- Photo Gallery
Nov 19, 2:30pm-3:30pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 131; $5.00
Nov 20: 2:15pm-3:15pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 131; $5.00

Digiscoping
Presenter: Tom Hall
Sponsored by Eagle Optics
Interested in bird photography? Digiscoping is the latest rage. Learn techniques and advantages of capturing bird images by connecting a digital camera to your spotting scope. Digiscoping offers an extremely effective way for obtaining high quality results at comparatively lower costs versus expensive fast telephoto lenses. The first hour of the workshop will be an introduction to Digiscoping, covering the basics of what you need to get started and how the equipment works. Capturing images out in the field will be the focus of the next three hours. Additionally, Tom will cover tips on how to enhance your pictures digitally with image processing software. Finally, a slide show presentation consisting of Tom's digiscoped bird images will be shown.
www.eagleoptics.com
The outdoor portion of the workshop will be a car pool trip, and is limited to 20 registrants.
Nov 19, 7:30am-12:30pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 131; Free
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This program is sold out.

Interpretations of Nature
Presenter: Milton Heiberg
Let yourself float in a pool of total relaxation, and with open eyes, dream of the earth's finest products. Noted wildlife photographer, Milton Heiberg, presents Interpretations of Nature, a dissolve-unit slide show of his exceptional work put to music. It tells a story of the earth that you, the viewer, may reflect upon. You bring something of yourself to it and take something away with you. It's a "Must See."
www.miltonheiberg.com
Nov 19, 10:15am-11:15am: BCC Building 1 - Class 133; $5.00

Close-up Nature Photography Seminar/Workshop
Presenter: Milton Heiberg
Milton Heiberg, author of The Essentials of Nature Photography, will give a talk on Close-up Photography. Learn how to capture the beauty of nature close-up on film through techniques taught by a thirty-year veteran. The slide lecture/seminar portion will cover photography of wildflowers, insects, butterflies, and other small creatures. For the workshop portion, we will take a walk out back to one of the fallow areas of the campus, and get down into it. Come with or without your camera and close-up lenses. You will look at small nature subjects from a whole new perspective, and visually study their beauty (in a brand new light-both literally and figuratively).
www.miltonheiberg.com click on "Macrophotography."
Nov 19, 12:00pm-2:45pm, BCC Building 1 - Class 133; $5.00

Photoshop for Nature Photographers
Presenter: Renier Munguia
Wildstock Photography
This workshop is especially designed for the nature photographer that wants to make the best use of digital technology. Learn photo touch up techniques and color solutions for the digital workflow. You will study how to get the best results from your digital or conventional captures and how to solve problems through a series of live demonstrations using real photos. Using Adobe Photoshop® or Adobe Photoshop Elements® you'll learn how to:
Extend the dynamic range - Preserve shadows and highlights - Use the histograms - Use the layer mask - Selective blur - Remove digital noise - Enhance sharpness - Control backgrounds - Monitor calibration - Color correction - Printing techniques - Remove defects - Softening backgrounds
All participants will receive a multimedia CD-ROM on Photoshop for Nature Photographers.
www.wildstockphotos.com - Flyer with more details
Nov 19, 3:00pm-5:00pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 133; $ 25.00

Milton Heiberg: Photography Field Workshop
Join Milton Heiberg—a thirty year veteran of nature photography—teacher of the subject for twenty years at the NYC Audubon Society, and now at The Crealde School of Art in Orlando. He is the author of seven books on photography. Many of his students have become well-published and noted nature photographers (including Florida's own Arthur Morris). You will receive a gratis copy of Milton's latest book: The Essentials of Nature Photography. ~~A Refuge Ranger will escort the group into restricted access areas of the Kennedy Space Center, which have been off-limits to the general public for more than 30 years.~~ We will catch the sunrise as we drive, walk and stalk the abundant bird life. Bring tripod, ISO 200 or 400 film and a 300+mm lens.
11/14 - Milton Heiberg has opted not to go to the NASA restricted area. He will be able to take more people on this photoshoot. A better area for finding birds has been located.
www.miltonheiberg.com
Meet in front of the Marine Patrol station at the east end of Titusville Causeway at 5:45am sharp.
Nov 20 & 21, 5:45am-10:00am: Strictly limited to 12 registrants; $75.00/person

Bird Photography 101
Presenter: Renier Munguia
Wildstock Photography
Join this workshop full of techniques and in-field experiences to obtain that bird photo you always wanted. Professional photographer, Renier Munguia, will share his knowledge and wonderful experiences in the world of bird photography. Get details on how to capture many bird species in a professional and affordable way. Topics to be covered include:

Equipment (Digital vs Film) - The basic set-up (300mm lens) - Lens handling techniques - Determining exposure (sunny F16 rule) - Protecting the highlights - How to obtain sharper images - Depth of field - Flash techniques (fill flash) - The perfect background - Capturing birds in flight - How to approach your subject and more
Participants are encouraged to bring sample work and their photo equipment if they have any questions on how to use it properly. Price includes a bird photography multimedia CD-ROM.
www.wildstockphotos.com - Flyer with more details
Nov 20, 11:00am-12:30pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 132; $30.00

Renier Munguia: Bird Photography Field Work
This workshop was developed to enhance your photography skills through in-depth instruction in the field and practice on location. We'll head out to Merritt Island to make use of afternoon light while shooting a variety of birds. You'll learn techniques that will help improve your photography including:
Approaching birds effectively - In-flight techniques - Exposure and metering - Lens handling techniques - Flash techniques - Controlling backgrounds - Enhancing sharpness and more
Price includes a bird photography multimedia CD-ROM.
Meet in front of the Marine Patrol Station at the east end of the Titusville Causeway at 1:45pm.
www.wildstockphotos.com - Flyer with more details
Nov 20, 2:00pm-6:00pm; $55.00
NOTICE: Extra space has just been added.

Alaska's Last True Frontier: Birds and Wildlife of the Arctic Coastal Tundra
Presenter: KevinT. Karlson
Jaeger Tours
In extreme northern Alaska, bordered by the Arctic Sea, lies 120,000 square miles of seemingly barren arctic coastal tundra. In this frozen world of extremes, many of the world's most intriguing birds and wildlife choose to breed and raise their young. Accompanied by dramatic photos and Kevin's experiences as a biologist during four summers in this area, stories of life and death struggles unfold as creatures interact with nature in one of the most undisturbed places on earth. From unique breeding displays of Buff-breasted Sandpipers to recently discovered natural history information of Spectacled Eiders, the Alaskan Arctic represents a world of many untold secrets.
www.jaegertours.net
Nov 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 131; $5.00
Nov 21, 11:30am-12:30pm: BCC Building 1 - Class 133; $5.00

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