Saturday, June 13, 2009
The Landis Arboretum will be hosting photography classes. This is a photography class for all levels of proficiency, as the 548-acres Arboretum becomes a photographer’s paradise in this dynamic three-part exploration of nature as seen though the camera’s lens.
Led by nature photographer Bill Combs, Jr. and members of the Schoharie County Photographers Club, the informal sessions are designed to engender excitement and a deeper appreciation of technique, patience, and experience when nature is the dynamic subject of pursuit.
This month will be ‘ Look down!’ Explore the hidden wonders of the forest floor at the Capital Region’s Arboretum. In July will be ‘Look out and all around!’. Celebrate the abundance of Wildlife that makes the Arboretum a boundless source of inspiration and satisfaction for your mid-day photographic adventure.
Each 3-hour segment includes:
90 minutes with camera in hand, exploring the natural splendors of the Arboretum.
90 minutes of shared time as you display your images in a group setting, learn from shared suggestions and recommendations for improving technique, engaging nature, and expanding creative options. Held at the Arboretum’s Harkness Library, which doubles as a classroom, art studio, workshop area.
Requirements: Enthusiasm; a digital camera, appropriate clothing (depending on season), and sensible shoes for the natural terrain of Landis. Bring a brown-bag lunch and a non-alcoholic beverage. Segments can be taken individually although participation in all three sessions will yield maximum satisfaction and learning. Cost: $25/session for members; $35/non-members.
Your Guides: Cobleskill resident Bill Combs Jr’s interest in photography began in high school. What began as a hobby developed into a privilege, taking him to places he never would have visited otherwise—from countless hours exploring the wildlife of the exotic Everglades National Park in Florida to photographing the buffalo round-up in South Dakota and elk and bighorn sheep in the Rockies. Bill and his family often can be seen exploring the trails and rich natural resources of the Arboretum.
For more than a decade, the Schoharie Photo Club has provided common ground for regional photographers — both amateur and professional. Members discuss their art, share techniques, display their images, and discuss their body of work. Members’ work is displayed at the Cobleskill Fair each August as well as in group showings at the TriCounty Arts Council Gallery in Cobleskill. The Club host presentations by guest speakers and knowledgeable members on various topics during its monthly meetings. www.scphotoclub.com; info@scphotoclub.com.
