• These are instructional field trips designed to improve your nature photography skills. They will be led by Milton Heiberg, a thirty-year veteran, teacher, and author of nature photography.
• Requirements are that you have the proper equipment, which normally means a DSLR (digital  single lens reflex camera), sturdy tripod, adequate media storage and lenses, proper walking shoes and apparel, insect repellent, and in some cases, lunch and show up on time.
• These trips are designed for photographers of all levels, novice to professional. The emphasis is on how to photograph nature.
• See listings for specific additional requirements.

Merritt Island NWR, Titusville, FL (Feb - July 2010) See Schedule

       We will photograph the rising sun over water from Bio Lab Road. The abundant bird life from this location may be used as props in the landscape, or wildlife studies in themselves. This is one of Florida’s best kept secrets for a photo-op. We will meet at the Parish Park parking lot. -  Fee $65. See Map

To register. See registration form.

Orlando Wetlands Christmas, FL (Feb - July 2010) See Schedule

       We will do some landscape photography of the sunrise with water reflections at one of the most beautiful scenic locations in Central Florida. The rest of the morning will be spent photographing flying and perched birds, as well as other wildlife. Bring a tripod and a 300mm or longer lens (a tele-extender would help). The many gray sun-bleached tree branches make interesting and photogenic perches for our avian subjects. Bring bug spray if bugs like you. Wear comfortable walking shoes. We will be walking about 2-1/2 miles.

We will meet at the Wetlands Park parking lot and hike 1-1/2 miles to our sunrise location. - Fee $65.

 Map and Directions to Orlando Wetlands Park (Adobe Acrobat file)

To register. See registration form.

 

Everglades National Park Friday through Sunday March 5 - 7, 2010

Our car pool will leave from Orlando, FL, 7:00 AM, Friday, and arrive back in Orlando between 6:00 and 7:00 PM, Sunday.

 

We will meet those flying in at Comfort Inn in Florida City, check in, grab lunch, and head out no later than 2:00 PM.

 

We begin our photography session on Friday afternoon at the Royal Palm Visitor Center’s Anhinga Trail. Supper followed by a slide lecture on bird photography. Saturday is an event-packed day with short hikes into the Everglades and a boat ride into the mangroves to photograph wildlife (including a possible American Crocodile), and back to Florida City for the night. Sunday starts with a sunrise shoot back at the Anhinga Trail. We will spent about an hour or two at Shark Valley. On our way home to Orlando we stop off for a few hours at Green Cay (or other sites pending reports).

 

The necessary equipment for this trip (in addition to the normal photo bag) is a sturdy tripod and a lens of at least 300mm focal length (the longer the better, of course). There will be a pre-trip meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 7-9 PM to discuss equipment and trip details. There will also be a follow-up "show & tell" meeting Friday, March 12 from 7-9 PM.

 

Fee: $475 (includes all fees, lodging, and guided instruction, but does not include meals). Call Milton Heiberg at 407-658-4869 if you have any questions.

 

To register. See registration form.

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Milton Heiberg Studios - P.O. Box 780655 - Orlando, FL 32878-0655 - Phone: (407) 658-4869 - photonat@cfl.rr.com