BIRDS OF PREY PHOTOGRAPHY, BEDFORD
Capture Professional Looking Images
This photographic workshop has been designed for the lovers of birds of prey photography. It is held at the English School Of Falconry near Bedford, and has been designed to give you the opportunity to capture professional looking images of these wonderful birds.
Bird Photography - Tips and Techniques
The day begins with a short tutorial on photography, giving an insight into the techniques specifically used for bird photography. Feel free, however, to ask as many questions as you like on a one to one basis throughout the day regarding these techniques.
Group Numbers Strictly Limited
Group numbers will be strictly limited so that everybody gets a great position. General and/or individual advice will be given each time we choose a new subject.
Private Birds of Prey Flying Displays
Throughout the day we will enjoy private flying displays and photograph various birds in natural settings. We will also, where beneficial, photograph the public displays. We will concentrate on photographing British birds, but will include non-residents also. Our subjects will include various Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Kestrels and Vultures.
Birds on a Regular Pre-Planned Flight-Path
We will commence our in-flight sessions with barn owls. These birds usually fly on a regular pre-planned flight-path, and are possibly the slowest birds that we shall see fly today. They therefore make the best subjects on which to learn or perfect your techniques, and give you the best opportunity to take that perfect flying shot.
Natural "in the wild" Photography
Between the flying displays, we make the most of some great settings to photograph the static birds. The barn owl looks stunning on a nearby gravestone, and great on a thatch roof and in a stone archway. We are surrounded by woodland, which we will use to great effect with other species. Here we will do our best to hide the jesses, to give the appearance of a real “in the wild” photograph.
Photograph a Golden Eagle
One of the stars of the day is the Golden Eagle. The Fish Eagle is no longer at the English School of Falconry and her slot has been more than capably filled by the "Goldie". We have found a fantastic location for her in a large fir tree. The jesses are hidden and it would be very difficult for anyone not on this workshop to prove that the shot was not taken in the wilds of Scotland.
Recommendation
I thought Saturday at the Bird of Prey centre was excellent value. There was an endless stream of photographic opportunities, and a high proportion of exclusive access to the magnificent birds. I have not seen the results yet (the joys of film!) but know I have captured some terrific images. I thought the staff at the centre were very accommodating and could not do enough for us. Regards, Phil.
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Workshop dates
SAT. MAy 10th 2008 10.00 - 5.00 £89.00
SUN. JUNE 8TH 2008 SOLD OUT
SAT. july 19th 2008 10.00 - 5.00 £89.00
