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Photography Workshop ~ A Sharing

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Wildlife Photography Workshop at Mississippi River Eco Center

Saturday, March 9th



The Clinton County Conservation Board is sponsoring a workshop on Wildlife Photography on Saturday, March 9. The workshop will be held at the new Mississippi River Eco Center at Rock Creek Marina and Campground.  The event will begin at 11:00am and conclude at 2:45pm.  There will be a break for lunch which will be available for purchase at the facility.



The workshop is intended to provide useful information to a broad range of photographers ranging from beginners to advanced.



The workshop is entitled---Wildlife Photography: A Sharing.  A diverse group of presenters with a range of knowledge have been recruited to share information and experience.



The workshop is free, however, for the sake of planning for support materials, please call Clinton County Conservation office at 563-847-7202.  Ask to have your name placed on the list for attending the wildlife photography workshop.



The Mississippi River Eco Center is located in the Rock Creek Marina, just south of Camanche off of Highway 67.



Agenda



“The Grass Isn’t Always Greener”

Julie Malake can teach us all that we don’t have to travel to the four corners of the earth to capture some outstanding photographs. She has made a detailed photographic study of a gem in our midst—the Nahant Marsh.  Her work has resulted in a photographic book on the topic.  Julie is a model for all -  demonstrating that a rich array of subjects to photograph abound in this region.



“From Good to Great”

Stan Bousson has, over a lifetime of taking pictures, gained recognition as one of the deans of wildlife photography in the Midwest.  Stan will share tips and suggestions that his years of work have brought.  Stan has achieved the unique and admirable experience of having images published in National Geographic.  Focused persistence can lead to excellence.



“Lessons from the Birdman of Augustana”  

Steve Hager is a Professor of Biology at Augustana College.  He has done extensive research on bird behavior and has published widely on the topic.  Steve will share information about bird behavior that can be useful when we hit the field intending to get some great bird shots.  Learning about your photographic prey can pay dividends.



“Composition-a Stepping-Stone to Quality Photos”

Robyn Smith has a Master in Fine Arts from the University of Iowa.  She is an artist, a painter, and a teacher with extensive experience, mainly on the college level.  Robyn is an Instructor of Fine Arts at Clinton Community College.  She will illustrate how knowledge of the critical elements of composition can lead to more exceptional pictures- no matter what the subject. 



“Wildlife—Up Close and Personal”

Paul Riewerts is a highly accomplished photographer with contest success and gallery showings under his belt.  He had two wonderful macro photos in the 2012 Valley Bank calendar.  Paul will talk about the tools and techniques required to take photos of the wildlife that is often ignored and is readily found often within arm’s length.



“Here Comes The Judge”

Bill Delp has been a professional photographer since 1978.  In addition to operating a very successful studio, Bill has developed a great reputation as a judge of photography contests dating backtwenty years.  He regularly judges wildlife photography contests for the Fish and Wildlife Service. He will talk about things that a judge looks for in contest photos.  We can all grow through the competitive challenge of contest participation.  Bill will help us to put our best foot forward in future.



“Wildlife Photography—Fields of Opportunity”

Brian Tugana has been successful in the wildlife contest setting.  His pictures are found in commercial settings in the region and in private residences throughout the country.  He is the founder and editor of the Valley Bank Calendar Project.  He will share tips he has garnered and will talk about the interesting paths that wildlife photography have opened up for him.     

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