Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patuxent River

THIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER
PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER:
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2025-09-12-bird-wildlife-photography-on-patuxent-river

Also offered on 9/24 in the morning and 10/10 in the afternoon.

Take a leisurely ride on a pontoon boat and explore the tidal tributaries of the Patuxent River, one of central Maryland’s wildest.

Join naturalist Matt Felperin for exciting bird photography opportunities such as Osprey, herons, shorebirds and songbirds. WIldlife abounds in the area as well and we'll hope to see beavers and turtles. We'll also see wildflowers and explore marshes in places inaccessible by foot. With good weather, we'll also catch a beautiful sunrise!

You’ll also learn more about this special place and its role in keeping the Chesapeake Bay a healthy ecosystem under tremendous environmental pressures.

Topics include:
-Tips for photographing wildlife
-Being ready for the shot
-Focus settings that work best
-Exposure and camera settings

Recommended gear: DSLR, mirrorless, or superzoom camera. A telephoto zoom or prime lens with a minimum of 300mm focal length. A normal 24-105mm lens for closer encounters. No tripods but monopods are OK.

Consider renting a lens, we recommend Aperturent in DC, use CPC10 for a 10% discount on your rental.

Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.

Class limit: 8-10

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• Important to know
THIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER
Pre-Registration is required. https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2025-09-12-bird-wildlife-photography-on-patuxent-river