Birds of South Texas
(McCook, Texas)
Dates: April 1-6, 2018
Fee: $2,500 (includes room, board and transportation)
Deposit: $500
Limit: Only 4-5 participants
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Description:
South Texas and the Rio-Grande valley have an abundance of birds including many species that are only in this area of the United States. This workshop is timed to coincide with the early spring migrations which should allow us the opportunity to photograph a larger variety of bird species, including hard to photograph small and shy birds. From squirrels to bobcats, there may be opportunities to photograph other wildlife from blinds. We will dedicate a day for raptors and maybe some snakes as well.
Our home base will be the Santa Clara ranch in McCook, TX. Staying at the guesthouse, on the ranch, will allow us more time for photography and classroom sessions. All meals will be provided on location. Mornings will start with a 3 hour session in one of the many blinds at the ranch. After breakfast, you will have a chance to download and review images from the morning. The classroom time after lunch will be used for image feedback and processing demonstrations followed by an afternoon photo session.
On day 2, we will be joined by local photographer Ruth Hoyt who will help with the orientation of the ranch. Ruth and Nikhil will help set you up in the blinds for the first time. She will return on day 5 to help with the raptor shoot. You will find Ruth to be an asset that will enhance your workshop experience.
What you will learn during the workshop
- Good photographic techinque
- How to maximize the performance or your autofocus settings
- Best settings for perched birds and those in action
- Tips for photographing birds in flight
- How to track birds in flight
- How to handhold short and long lenses
- Setting up a perch
- Etiqutte, when photographing in blinds
- In-depth look at how to process your bird photos
- And a lot more
Itinerary
Day 1 (April 1)
3 pm: pick up from airport and trasnfer to Santa Clara Ranch (pick up dinner along the way)
5
pm: dinner
6-7:30pm:
Orientation meeting and instructional presentation to help prepare for the upcoming photo opps
Day 2-5 (April 2-5)
6:30am: Breakfast
7-10 am: Morning photo session
10 am: Break and time to dowload/review photos
12pm: Lunch
1-2:30 pm: Afternoon classroom session (image feedback or post processing)
5-7:30pm: Afternoon photo session
8 pm:
Dinner
Day 6 (April 6)
7:30 am: Breakfast
8:30
am: Depart for airport
10 am:
Drop off at McAllen airport
Please note: all birds/animals you photograph will be wild (no captive birds/animals).
More details will be provided in a preparatory document after registration. Please contact Nikhil if you have any questions.
Itinerary Includes:
- Ranch fees
- Local guide fees
- Any in the field instruction
- Image feedback and processing sessions
- Shared lodging (single supplement $500)
- All meals at the ranch
- Ground transportation
- Planning and information packet including logistics details, packing and equipment lists, and more
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Itinerary Does Not Include:
- Tips for guide, maid or ranch staff
- Alchoholic drinks
- Flight/Transportation to McAllen, TX
- Incidentals
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On April 1, you will be picked up at the McAllen airport (MFE). We ask that you please arrive in McAllen no later than 3:00 PM. You will be picked up and transported to the Santa Clara ranch. We will have dinner along the way.
Flights on April 6th, should be booked for departure later than 12pm.
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Registration requires a $500 deposit. Balance due January 15, 2018 |
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