HCPG Visits Fort Delaware State Park and Pea Patch Island

Whether you prefer jailbirds or real birds, join us as we explore Fort Delaware and Pea Patch Island.

On an island in the middle of the Delaware River, Fort Delaware stands tall as a bastion of U.S. military defense and a reminder of the great sacrifices made during wartime in America. Once a camp for Confederate POWs during the Civil War, Fort Delaware has been maintained and restored to tell the stories of those who served at the fort.

Pea Patch Island is also home to important migratory bird habitat along its marshy shores and draws thousands of people annually to see unique species. Great opportunity to photograph abundant ruins both exterior and interior. Study light and shadows, capture details of aging structure. The surrounding marsh area will provide opportunities to capture wildlife.

Learning Ops/Challenges: Historic building, interiors, exteriors, details. Also, migratory bird habitat and marsh.

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Summary:

• Meet no later than 9:30 am, at Fort Delaware State Park ticket booth 45 Clinton St, Delaware City, DE 19706 Street parking available plus there is a parking lot around the corner on Washington St.
• 9:45 catch ferry to the fort.
• 10:00 am - 2:00 pm tour the fort.
• 2:00 pm return to the mainland for lunch at a local restaurant.

EQUIPMENT:

• Camera or cell phone, wide to normal lenses, telephoto for the wildlife images.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Tell the story of the fort. Try to capture images that show what life was like. Make use of good composition. Use light and shadows to add drama to your images. Don’t forget to practice capturing wildlife with your telephoto lenses.