Florida Space Coast Birding Photo Safari

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/d/d/6/event_58964502.jpegJoin Dr. Jason Odell for five days of amazing bird photography along Florida's Space Coast. Our primary shooting locations will be the world-famous Viera Wetlands and Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve. We'll also have the opportunity to photograph shorebirds at the Canaveral National Seashore.

On this trip, you'll not only photograph some amazing birds, but you'll also receive expert instruction on long lens technique, fill flash, and digital post-processing and workflow.

When: Sunday, January 29- Thursday, Feburary 2, 2012

Where: Melbourne, Florida (Viera)

Instructional Fee: $949.99 per individual

Tuition for this workshop covers all field instruction and classroom sessions, including personal image critique. Meals, transportation, and lodging are not included in the tuition price. I've reserved a block of rooms at the group hotel at a discounted rate; you will be sent information upon registering. Payment is required to RSVP; see refund policy below.

What you can expect

Wading birds: Egrets & herons Raptors: osprey, hawks, caracara, and possibly bald eagles Waterfowl: ducks, grebes, and coots Shorebirds: Gulls, sandpipers, oystercatchers What to bring

Crop-sensor DSLR with 300mm or longer lens (400mm and up recommended) Need Big Glass? Consider Renting from LensRentals.com (http://www.lensrentals.com) Sturdy tripod with ball head or gimbal head (Optional) Teleconverter, if your lens is compatible with them (Optional) Flash with flash extender, sync cord and mounting bracket Laptop computer and card reader for image processing (recommended) Tentative Itinerary

Day 1: Meet at hotel lobby at 2pm for orientation session, followed by afternoon shooting at Viera wetlands

Day 2: Morning shooting in Viera wetlands; afternoon shooting at Viera Wetlands

Day 3: Morning shooting at Merritt Island NWR. Lunch in Titusville, Afternoon shooting at Canaveral National Seashore

Day 4: Morning shooting at Viera Wetlands. Afternoon image review/critique sessions.

Day 5: Morning shooting at Viera wetlands; depart for home