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- Morning Safari
- 5 Hours
In this introduction to birds in flight (BIF) photography, learn techniques for panning, shutter speeds, fast action photography and auto-focus tips.
Quick Details
Each fall and winter Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge will host tens of thousands of Snow Geese and Canada Geese. The number of snow geese will peak each year from mid-November through mid-December. We will meet at the visitor center at 6:30 and then drive a short distance to a location overlooking both saltwater marsh and freshwater impoundment and have an opportunity to photograph the geese as they take flight and head out to feed in nearby agricultural fields. The unique orientation of the water will allow us to photograph birds with all the colors of the sunrise behind them, then turn around and photograph birds lit up with soft morning light.
This workshop should have opportunities for close in and tight shots of individual and small groups of geese, as well as the challenge of trying to capture the grandeur of thousands of geese taking to the air at one time. Lens selection may range from a wide angle zoom to a longer telephoto. Best results for close shots of geese in flight will be achieved with a lens of 400mm or longer. Please contact Sean Quintillian for help with lens selection, or rental suggestions. [email protected]
This is an outdoor workshop in December, so please be sure to dress for the weather. The location in the Refuge we will be shooting from can be very windy and cold. Nice warm footwear and a good pair of gloves will make for a pleasant experience. We will spend the full time in the refuge, bathrooms will be available, but no food or beverage will be. Pack in some snacks and plenty of coffee!
The workshop will end around 11:00 am, but keep in mind that all the geese leave the refuge to feed in the morning and will return in the afternoon and evening. If you have the time, plan to stay through the day, take a midday lunch break, then come back and explore the refuge some more and see the evening return flights.
Sean Quintillian will teach on techniques for bird-in-flight photography, including camera settings, panning techniques and some helpful equipment tips.
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- Camera
- Lenses
- Extra memory cards
- Extra charged battery
- Accessories such as filters, remote release
- Weather appropriate clothing
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2591 Whitehall Neck Rd.
Smyrna, DE 19977 -
Since he first bought a used Pentax K1000 in 1989 Sean Quintilian has traveled over much of North America in search of outstanding wildlife and nature photographs. His body of work includes images from 14 U.S. National Parks and dozens of National Wildlife Refuges, with over 100 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles recorded. Sean has spent over 600 days on location over the past 17 years including 20 weeks in Yellowstone National Park alone. His work has appeared in publications, exhibits and even a CD jacket. His fine art prints have graced the walls of many offices and homes. During the past three years Sean has started a growing portrait and wedding business. Sean lives in Abingdon Maryland with his wife Jessica and daughter Juliana.