Here we’ll explore the native swamp exhibit where hundreds of wading birds fly in to roost in the late afternoons. Herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and wood storks will be seen in their natural habitat. Over the years, the rookery has grown in size to what it is today, one of the largest natural bird rookeries in the state of Florida. The swamp extends over approximately two acres of natural wetlands and is home to around 65 American Alligators and many native turtles and we’ll be shooting during peak mating season for Great and Snowy Egrets. We’ll also visit some of the surrounding areas historical St. Augustine has to offer. This workshop will start on Wednesday night to discuss shooting technique and what we’ll see and lay out our itinerary. This will allow us to start shooting at first light Thursday morning. We’ll shoot all day Friday and Saturday and have review and critique sessions after each day’s shooting.

Places we’ll visit: St. Augustine Alligator Farm (Bird Rookery), St Augustine beaches and oceanfront, Historic St. Augustine and surrounding areas.

What we’ll learn: A variety of techniques for capturing birds in their native habitat, capturing the coastal landscape,techniques for sunrises/sunsets and more.


Prerequisites: Students should possess a working knowledge of their cameras and should know how to select and set aperture and shutter speed.
Equipment: Digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses.
Suggestions: A good quality sturdy tripod. A cable release.

Date: May 12 - 15, 2010
Time: Click here for complete time schedule
Workshop fee: $350.00
Fee includes the two day addmission to the Alligator Farm
Meals, Lodging and Transportation not included
We will be staying at the Hampton Inn St. Augustine Beach 904-471-4000
Registration Deadline: May 5, 2010