Student Photos from Recent Workshops
Here are a few student photos from recent workshops I have taught. I had a wonderful time sharing experiences with the students and I’m proud of the work they have produced.
Thank you. Dan Waters
Reminder June 19th Sunrise at Kitty Hawk Pier Photo Excursion
http://obxphotoworkshops.com/?page_id=702 Thank you, Dan Kitty Hawk Pier red door and sunrise. Just a quick reminder about the upcoming Sunrise at Kitty Hawk Pier Photo Excursion on Saturday June 19th. We will meet at the pier at 5:15 AM. Here is the link:
Reminder about Ocracoke Photo Excursion
This is just a little reminder that the Ocracoke Photo Excursion is coming up soon.
Photographing Flowers through Textured Glass
Here is a fun tip for photographing spring flowers. Try photographing a spring bouquet through a sheet of textured glass. The further the glass is from the flowers the less defined they will be. There is a variety of textures available depending on the look you would like to achieve.
How I processed this image, was to take two photographs, one with the glass and one without, while the camera was on a tripod. Then I combined the two photographs to control the amount of texture.
Let your imagination run wild and enjoy.
Thanks Dan
Don’t forget about the upcoming Flower and Garden Photography Workshop on April 24.
Images from Lighthouse and Seascapes Photo Workshop
These are a few photos taken by Tanya Gills on our Lighthouse and Seascape Photo Workshop. This workshop started out with an introductory slide show and critique Friday evening. Saturday morning we made it to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse before sunrise. Next we went to Bodie Island Lighthouse where we photographed the unusual sight of Bodie Island shrouded with scaffolding, something never seen before. After our break, it was to Jockeys Ridge State Park for some late afternoon sand dune photos. Then we stopped by the Outer Banks Pier on are way to photograph sunset at the Manteo waterfront. Sunday morning it was up to Corolla to photograph the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the beach as the sun came up. We then had a small critique of the photos that were taken, over coffee and said our goodbyes. What a great weekend!
Photography Basics for Beginners Workshop
For those interested in the Photography Basics for Beginners Workshop, here is the schedule.
Schedule of Photography Basics for Beginners Workshop (February 20, 2010):
6:30 am-8:30 am Meet at the Marshes Lighthouse on the Manteo Waterfront at 6:30am. We will photograph the lighthouse and the Manteo Waterfront.
8:30 am-11:00 am - We will photograph at Wanchese Harbor.
11:00 am-1:30 pm – Lunch Break
1:30 pm-4:00 pm – We will have a classroom session in which we will discuss the fundamentals of the camera, what makes a good photograph, exposure and composition. The classroom session will be held at Dan Waters’s house in Point Harbor. Email for directions.
4:00 pm-6:30 pm This is optional and, if interested, we will photograph at the Kitty Hawk Pier.
What to Bring: Point and shoot or SLR (single lens reflex) camera, camera manual, tripod, if have it and extra memory cards and battery.
Please dress warmly for the cold weather and bring plenty of water and snacks.
We look forward to meeting and seeing you at the workshop.
Dan Waters and Lori A. Cash
Be Prepared
Be Prepared
by Dan Waters
I was on my way over to Lori’s house to work with her on this website Wednesday morning, when I noticed in the ditch along the road a large patch of morning glories. Luckily, I had loaded my camera in the back of the car, I almost went out without it. What struck me about these flowers is how they seem to be glowing and their electric purple, blue and pink colors. So I turned the car around and went back to photograph them.
The moral of the story is be prepared, and if something strikes you don’t hesitate to go back and give it a second look.
These photos were all taken with a 70-200 mm zoom lens and I used the 500 D close-up filter on a few of them. All were taken while using a tripod and self timer with mirror lockup.
Be sure to check out the flower and garden workshop Lori and I are offering!
New Pages on Website
We’ve been working hard on getting the website set up. We have added the following pages to the website: about us, gallery of our images and youth photo programs. We are still working on our schedule for 2010 and will add some workshops to the website soon. Also, we are working on our private instruction pages.
Check back soon for our 2010 schedule of workshops.
Lori & Dan