Monthly Meeting

Snowy Owl
© David Speiser

First Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Upcoming Meetings: Wednesdays, June 5; one additional meeting

Instructors: David Speiser, Lloyd Spitalnik

Whether you’re a beginning or more advanced photographer, our friendly camera club is the place to discuss diverse photography-related topics, hone your skills, and learn about the great photography opportunities available in the New York City area. Professional bird and nature photographers David Speiser and Lloyd Spitalnik will share their expertise and help you improve your work. (You can read more about David and Lloyd here.)

Registration required. $7 per meeting

 Click Here to Register

NESTING WATERBIRDS OF NICKERSON BEACH, LI

Black Skimmers in flight
© David Speiser

Saturday, June 29, 6-9am

Instructor: David Speiser

Meet at the south end of the Nickerson Beach parking lot for this workshop getting close up and personal with breeding birds on their colonies. We'll have access to black skimmers, common terns, American oystercatchers, least terns, and piping plovers--in addition to a potential four gull species (plus a possible gull-billed tern). Hoping to take advantage of this rare opportunity to photograph some of these species with their young, we'll learn how to approach colonies for a successful shoot--and focus on exposure, flight shot technique, and composition, as well as proper etiquette when shooting in sensitive bird areas. As always, there will be time for lively discussion about photographic equipment, travel, and processing software. Recommended equipment: DSLR, 300 mm lens + and tripod; knee pads are a good idea as well. Limited to 8. $75

 Click Here to Register