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Conservancy Day: Exploring Nature With a Camera
June 17, 2021 @ 6:30pm–7:30pm
Thursday June 17th, 6:30-7:30
This Conservancy Day will be in person. Meet at the Orchid Heights Park Pavilion.
Have you ever had a wonderful meal at a friend’s house and said that the meal was so delicious the chef must have used an expensive set of pots and pans. Probably not. More likely, the meal was savored and the experience was fondly remembered. The same thing can happen when trying to capture a memorable moment outdoors. Fancy equipment is not required to make such a photo. In this workshop, we will explore techniques for creating a photo memory of the moment. We will think in terms of insects, plants and the larger landscape. There will not be time to delve into wildlife photography.
Participants will bring a photographic tool (cell phone, point and shoot, multi-lens camera) and be able to turn it on and take a picture. We will be walking short distances.
John Kalson is an experienced amateur photographer who savors the close observation of things in nature aided by the camera in his hands. He uses a number of techniques to create a photograph that closely captures the vision and emotion of his experiences. He uses a variety of equipment – cell phone, point and shoot cameras, interchangeable lens cameras, and cameras modified for infrared. Using photography, John works with a number of local non-profit organizations. His work has been exhibited by the Wisconsin State Journal, the UW Ophthalmology Department, Holy Wisdom Monastery, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences and the River Arts Center in Sauk Prairie.
Click Here to view a gallery of photos made by exploring with a camera. John invites you to view other galleries of his work on the site as well.
Can’t attend live? Not a problem. We will post links to the recordings on our YouTube channel, Facebook page and here afterwards.
Every Conservancy Day is:
- Free — thanks to your donations and membership as a Friend
- Open to the public
- For all ages unless a specific age group is given in the program description
- Diverse topics — More than 400 participants each year enjoy topics ranging from wildlife, science, resource management, natural and cultural history and current community issues
Mark your calendars for these inspiring and special events the third Thursday of each month, from January through November.