3rd to the 5th of December 2023
Get to know your digital camera in one of Australia’s most stunning natural environments! This workshop is designed to teach participants skills in all facets of bird photography, including composition, lighting, exposure, aperture/shutter speed/ISO, depth of field and much more. Michael caters for all levels of experience and is very encouraging to beginners. Lamington National Park is full of photographic opportunities and is home to a huge array of varied bird species. Michael’s extensive photographic knowledge and tuition skills means you will have an opportunity to learn plenty of valuable photographic tips, with like-minded people and in the most tranquil, beautiful surroundings.
Michael Snedic assisting Sir David Attenborough many years ago,
at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, in Lamington National Park
Where:
Lamington National Park/O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Queensland
When:
Dates: 3rd to the 5th of December 2023
Start: 9 am Sunday
Finish: 1 pm Tuesday
Looking for something longer? Try Michael's 5-day Lamington National Park Photography Workshop here.
Price:
$AU1695 (plus GST) per person. Fee includes a single use room room.
NB - Couples sharing will receive a discounted price (Please contact Michael for details)
Inclusions:
- Two nights sole occupancy at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
- All meals during workshop
- Free-flight bird show entry
- Qld Parks and Wildlife permits
- Professional bird photography tuition from Michael Snedic.
Contact Michael Snedic directly
on +61 408 941 965
Michael Snedic’s O’Reilly’s and Lamington National Park Experience:
Michael spent five years working as a nature guide for O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, in Lamington National Park and knows the area, and its natural fauna and flora, extremely well. Michael was also mentored here in photography by renowned wildlife and nature photographer and documentary-maker, Glen Threlfo. He has been presenting photo workshops and tours at O’Reilly’s and Lamington National Park for the last twelve years. Michael's years of local experience, plus 19 years as a professional photography tutor, will guarantee you will not only be shown the BEST bird locations in Lamington, but you will be shown the BEST ways to photograph them.
Testimonial
I have just completed Michael's Lamington National Park workshop. It was excellent, the retreat was lovely and then we had all the wonderful photography opportunities. We were able to visit some beautiful places, saw lots of different birds including the Alberts Lyrebird, the Satin Bower Bird doing his courting dance for the female and many others. Michael was very patient teaching us, I learnt how to successfully photograph in low light, I'm quite proud of a couple of my photos with water flowing. I tried macro photography which I haven't done before and was quite surprised by the results. Michael takes the time to explain how to set up your settings to achieve the best results for such a wide variety of subjects, time of day etc and is then happy to review the results and suggest things that can be altered to potentially improve when required. I would 100% recommend this workshop, in fact I'd like to do it again potentially the March one to see the difference in the wildlife and scenery at that time of year and build on my photography skills with Michael's help. Thank you.
Kerry Byrne - Grafton, New South Wales
Itinerary:
Session 1
Introduction, get to know the other participants and setting up your camera settings. This is extremely important as you need to know what gear and settings are needed for specific situations and subjects.
Session 2
Bird photography - rainforest trek
Session 3
Audio visual presentation on best bird photography techniques
Session 4
Bird photography - eucalyptus forest trek
Session 5
Spotlighting session looking for nocturnal birds
Session 6
Before breakfast - early morning bird photography trek
Session 7
Session on best flash techniques for birds
Session 8
‘Birds of Prey’ flight show, where Michael will teach you how to best get photos of birds in flight.
Session 9
Before breakfast - early morning bird photography trek
Session 10
Search for Albert's Lyrebird and Noisy Pitta
Session 11
We will explore Duck Creek Road, looking for different bird species to photograph in amongst the eucalypt forest
Inclusions:
- Two nights accommodation at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park, Qld
- All meals, as per itinerary
- Parks and Wildlife permit fees
- Free-flight bird show entry fee
- Professional bird photography tuition by Michael Snedic
Accommodation:
You will be staying two nights (sole occupancy) at renowned O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in Lamington National Park, Queensland
Bookings and Contact:
To reserve your place or just to ask more questions about this photo expedition, please contact Michael either via his CONTACT FORM or by calling +61 408 941 965.
Payment for this workshop is required in full.
Maximum 6 participants
This workshop is covered by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service permits.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation up to 90 days before departure - deposit forfeited. Cancellation between 90 and 60 days before departure - 50% of total workshop price forfeited. Cancellation less than 60 days before departure or during tour, no refund available.
