BATS, BATS, BATS & FILL-IN FLASH PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP
Practical photography workshop providing both flash tuition and fantastic bat photo opportunities at the Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford, Oxfordshire.
Learn Fill-in Flash Techniques used by Wildlife & Bird Photographers
Can I really take photographs like these?
Yes you can. Your camera will be set up for you, using tried and tested techniques. You will be given the correct manual settings for both the camera and the flashgun. All you have to do is press the shutter release button at the right time.
Do I need specialist equipment?
The one thing that is an absolute requirement to photograph bats successfully is a flashgun with an autofocus-assist (AF) beam. Any flashgun with a semi-transparent red plastic cover on the front should include this feature. That aside, no specialist equipment whatsoever is required.
Free loan of equipment
If you do not have a flashgun similar to the one described above, then Photographers On Safari will loan you a Canon 10D, complete with lens and flashgun, to enable you to take your bat photos. There will be no additional charge for this service. If you require this facility, you must make it known at time of booking.
Maximum of 3 photographers
In order for you to get the best out of your day, workshop participants will be strictly limited to just three. This means that you will get lots of individual attention and advice during the day. The specialist area used for bat photography is also quite small, but there is plenty of room for 3 people.
Is there more than just Bats to Photograph?
Yes, we will be using a wildlife park near Oxford. There are many interesting animals and birds that we can photograph there including Camels, Crocodile, Frogs, Lions, Leopards, Ostrich, various species of Owls, Penguins, Snakes, Red Pandas, Rhinoceros, Sloth, Tapir, Wolves and Zebra. Today will, however, be more about teaching you how to confidently use flash, rather than providing exclusive photo opportunities.
What if it is raining?
No problem. There are numerous subjects under cover as well as outside. There is a large tropical house, an insect house, a reptiles and amphibians house, and the bats house, all of which are undercover.
Tropical House
There is a large, bright and airy tropical house. This contains several different species of birds including Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon, Sunbittern, and two elusive sloth. The sloth sleep for up to 18 hours a day, but make wonderful subjects when on the move.
Six Hours of Photographing
The park is open from 11.00am until 5.00pm. Apart from a break for lunch (not included) at the cafeteria, we will spend the whole time photographing and perfecting various flash techniques.
I don't use flash 'cos it makes the subjects look burnt-out
Many people steer clear of, or are somewhat frightened of flash, usually because they don't really understand it. Correctly used, it should not be apparent that flash has in fact been used in your photographs.
Enhance your photographs with Fill-in Flash
Flash should be used in order to enhance your photograph, and not to overpower it. Flash was used on every photograph on this page. Today will explain all, including how to improve your techniques, and also how to photograph successfully through glass. After today, flash photography should become totally second nature, and a feature that you will regularly use with ease.
Dates and Cost :
A donation of £10 per photographer (included) is made to the Tusk Trust (www.tusk.org) on behalf of each participant.
wedneSDAY july 16th | sold out | |
THURSDAY july 17th | sold out | |
FriDAY july 18th | sold out | |
wedneSDAY aug. 27th |
11.00AM - 5.00PM |
£89.00 |
THURSDAY aug. 28th |
11.00AM - 5.00PM |
£89.00 |
