Where: Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
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Itinerary:
Our day commences at 8am, where you will meet Michael and Mark, as well as the other workshop participants at the entrance to the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. Each participant’s skill levels will be assessed, with tips given on how to get the best results from their photographic equipment.
After our initial get-together, we will head straight into the botanic gardens and start photographing the myriad of plants on display. Subjects include ferns, cacti, non-native flowers, shrubs and more.
After morning tea, at the botanic gardens café (or BYO), we will concentrate on photographing the miniature “macro” world that is ever-present in the gardens. This will include many different flowers, leaf patterns as well as any insects we find on the day. Should the weather be inclement, we will head into the enclosed herbarium.
Lunch is again at the café (or BYO) and afterwards we will slowly head towards the top of the gardens to photograph the native plants on display. Although primarily a day of “botanical” photography, we won’t pass up the opportunity to photograph the prolific birdlife often found feeding on the flowers. We will, of course, photograph any interesting flowers or plants along the way.
To finish our day, we will wander back to the huge ponds below the café, where there is an abundance of water lilies and birds to photograph. The workshop concludes at 4pm, after which you are free to wander the park at your leisure and put your new found skills to work.
Apart from group tuition, Michael and Mark will also give one-on-one tuition to each individual, to help them improve their photographic skills.
Things you should bring:
- Camera gear
- Any lenses ranging from 30mm to 300mm (don't worry if you don't have all the lenses - you will still learn a lot with your digital SLR and kit lens).
- Flash, diffusers, reflectors
- Memory card(s),
- Sturdy tripod
- Camera owners manual - Important!
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Drinking water
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen and hat
- Spare batteries
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Please note: This workshop is limited to 10 participants. This will ensure that you receive comprehensive personal tuition from Michael and Mark. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further details on any of our workshops or if you have any other questions, please phone Michael on 0408 941965 or Mark on 0418 730773. Alternatively, you can email admin@trekaboutphotography.com