Few places on earth match the splendor of spring in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With its spectacular scenery, panoramic overlooks, waterfalls, wildlife and wildflowers, the Smokies are a photographer's wonderland. We've timed this workshop for peak wildflower bloom and when spring rains should provide exquisite waterfall and stream shots. We'll get up early to be on location for glorious sunrise images -and end the day in spots known for spectacular sunsets. In between will be drives to sites such as Cades Cove with its meandering road through historic farmsteads, grist mill, scenic areas, and wildlife. The Cove provides protected habitat for white-tailed deer, black bears, and wild turkey frequently observed along the drive. Stops along Little River Road and the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail will offer numerous opportunities to photograph cascading mountain streams beneath lush forests carpeted with wildflowers.
Click www.natureworkshops.com for more information and to sign up. This workshop is almost full.
Richard is one of the featured speakers at this in-depth series of workshops. Join him, Michael Francis, and Rob Sheppard for an educational weekend that covers landscape, advanced bird, backyard wildlife, Photoshop and other photographic seminars. You'll find classes for all levels. For more information and to register, go to www.nanpa.org/conferences.html
Richard is one of the featured speakers at this in-depth series of workshops. Join him, Michael Francis, and Rob Sheppard for an educational weekend that covers landscape, advanced bird, backyard wildlife, Photoshop and other photographic seminars. You'll find classes for all levels. For more information and to register, go to www.nanpa.org/conferences.html
This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to photograph butterflies and dragonflies. Located at leader Richard Day's home in south central Illinois, you'll have incredible opportunities to photograph many different species of butterflies and dragonflies. He and his wife Susan have created a wildlife sanctuary on 60 acres that includes a 3-acre yard landscaped to attract backyard wildlife including several butterfly gardens, a 5-acre native grass and wildflower prairie, and an 8-acre shallow water wetland. They are backyard wildlife specialists and most of the images they sell are taken on their property-which has attracted more than 65 species of butterflies and 25 species of dragonflies. This workshop is timed when the most species are flying.
Instruction will include basic flash and the fundamentals of butterfly and dragonfly photography as well as critiques (of digital images) of work done on site. Richard will provide individual one-on-one instruction in the field. Butterfly photography will be of free-flying species on the property-not studio shots. This one-of-a-kind workshop also offers plenty of photo ops in the Day's beautiful flower gardens. These gardens are one of the favorite places that the University of Illinois uses to study butterfly and dragonfly species and activities.
Click www.natureworkshops.com for more information and to sign up. This workshop has a few spots left.
Richard is one of the featured speakers at this in-depth series of workshops. Join him, Bill Campbell, and Rob Sheppard for an educational weekend that covers landscape, advanced bird, backyard wildlife, Photoshop and other photographic seminars. You'll find classes for all levels. For more information and to register, go to www.nanpa.org/conferences.html
Richard Day has been leading Specialist photo tours to Churchill, Manitoba to photograph the polar bears since 2000. Specialist programs cater to serious photographers and naturalists with tours that are all-inclusive; air transportation between Winnipeg and Churchill, hotel accommodations in Winnipeg and Churchill, all meals as well as a number of Tundra Buggy excursions to see the bears. A maximum amount of time is scheduled for optimum bear viewing and photography.
You can choose between a hotel- or Tundra Buggy Lodge-based stay. If you stay on the Lodge, you will have the unique opportunity of 'sleeping with the bears.' Imagine the thrill of enjoying breakfast in the morning while watching a bear on his morning stroll, just outside your window! Number of participants is limited so the photo opportunities are amazing on either of these tours!
For more information and to book your tour contact Frontiers North Adventures at www.frontiersnorth.com or www.tundrabuggy.com
Daybreak Imagery offers programs and workshops for conferences, festivals, and events on a variety of topics including:
A Celebration of Wings - features our award-winning photographs to celebrate the beauty, splendor and natural history of birds, butterflies, and dragonflies. The finale is accompanied by music.
Creating Habitats for Backyard Wildlife - Nearly every yard can attract some form of wildlife if you follow a few basic guidelines. We'll show you how to assess your yard, learn what's possible to attract in your space, and what improvements you can do to make it irresistible to birds, butterflies, or other backyard critters.
How to Create a Bird & Butterfly Garden - this presentation shows how to get started in landscaping your yard for birds and butterflies.
How to Create a Bird Garden - shows you how to get started in landscaping your yard for birds. Includes hummingbird gardening, choosing plants for seed-eating birds such as goldfinches and cardinals, selecting the best trees and bushes for food and shelter suitable for your area, and including water in the landscape.
How to Create a Butterfly Garden - everything you need to know to start and maintain a successful butterfly garden. This program includes basic garden design, what to plant for host and nectar plants, and recommended plants that butterflies can't resist.
How to Create a Hummingbird Garden - everything you need to know to start and maintain a successful hummingbird garden. This program includes basic garden design, what to include (or not!) in a hummingbird garden, and recommended plants that the hummers can't resist. Lots of examples using Daybreak Imagery's beautiful photographs.
The Polar Bears of Churchill - takes you on a photo excursion to the tundra along Hudson Bay as you learn the natural history of North America's largest, most fascinating mammals.
We also offer photography programs and workshops:
Please contact us for information on these programs for your club, organization, or conference.
For those wanting personalized one-on-one photography or backyard habitat instruction, please contact us. We'll be happy to customize a workshop or shoot to suit your needs with personal photo instruction, use of our photo blinds, and private tours of our sanctuary.
