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December 29, 2015
Nikonians Academy ready for New Year
Nikonians Academy Director Mike Hagen tells us 2016 will be filled with photo adventures in exotic locations as well as workshops and member gatherings in the USA.
It is well as timed for
one of the few rare scenes in Yosemite that happens only once a year for about
10 days in only the perfect conditions: the backlit illumination of Horsetail
Fall by the setting sun, called 'The Firefall' as immortalized by the original
1973 Galen Rowell photo.All three sunset opportunities of the workshop will be devoted to capturing this elusive visual phenomenon.
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Rick Hulbert is preparing for his first workshop of the New Year, when he leads attendees through diverse, target-rich places to gather images of Seattle. His four-day Urban and Street Photography workshop with a maximum enrollment of 10 people will begin on March 17, 2016.
This workshop is designed to improve your photography regardless of whether you consider picture taking a hobby, or you are a serious enthusiast, professional photographer, or earn your living as a member of the global real estate, design, and construction industries.
There are accepted principles for photographing buildings
and other man-made structures. Knowing these principles will make you a better
photographer. Understanding the science and art behind these principles will
allow you to learn how to ?break rules? in a deliberate, meaningful way.
You will learn how a basic understanding of Street
Photography will assist in your architectural and urban photography.
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The 16th Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trip (ANPAT) will take participants to the USA West Coast for the Spring edition.
Join Nikonians founders Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs) and J. Ramon Palacios (jrp), with ANPAT Leader Eric Bowles (ericbowles), in this target-rich region for splendid photography opportunities. Palacios tells us the location was chosen by popular demand and early bookings will assist with making key deposits on ideal accommodations.
The inclusive dates are Saturday April 16, 2016 to Saturday April 23, 2016.
The ANPAT has become the traditional Nikonians field event of the year, where
we all become students and teachers to live our Nikonians motto: Share, Learn,
and Inspire.
This is a great way to hone your skills as a photographer, make true friends
and have a great time.
Check the
original announcement posting for updates on member questions and travel
discussions.
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The 2016 Sri Lanka photo adventure trip has reached the minimum number of signups. Join Les Picker on his photo tour of this enchanting land (March 12-23, 2016).
Travel guide book publisher Lonely Planet
describes:
"Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of
elephants, rolling surf, cheap prices, famous tea and flavorful food describe
Sri Lanka."
We couldn't agree more.
Les' trip dives deep into the local culture and wildlife for a journey you (and
your spouse) will remember for the rest of your life.
One of the highlights of the tour will be spending two days
(four safari treks) in famed Yalla National Park, which boasts the densest wild
leopard population on earth, along with bull elephants, crocodiles, water
buffalo, monkeys and an incredible variety of colorful birds.
We will also do safaris in two other National Parks famous for their wild elephant populations, monkeys, crocodiles, colorful birds, and other wildlife. Most evenings we will have an optional image review and critique.
This
workshop is limited to 12 participants.
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Later in the year (July 17-24, 2016), Mike Hagen hosts his popular Summer Iceland Photo and Bird Adventure.
Take a walk on the wild side with Mike as you hike into
volcanic craters and explore the stunning country in private tour vehicles.
Because you will be traveling as an independent group, your guides and drivers
are dedicated to getting you to the best locations in the most incredible
light.
Mike's partner on this trip is the world-renowned
photographer Tim Vollmer who is a native of Iceland and has been running photo
tours for years. He has one of the best reputations in the industry.
Get ready to photograph geothermal sites, glacial lagoons,
birds, landscapes, volcanoes, lava fields, waterfalls, and basalt columns. Mike
also included a photo tour of Reykjav?k that includes buildings and
architecture.
This workshop is strictly limited to a maximum of 10
participants, and early
reservations are highly recommended.
Posted by flashdeadline at December 29, 2015 10:47 PM