Robert OToole Photography
Florida Everglades
Workshop
February 23-25, 2008
Welcome to the Everglades Workshop Information page, this document contains updated dates, itinerary, and cost information. For more workshop information on not covered here such as please see the workshop schedule page.
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Images © 2007 Robert OToole Photography. All rights reserved.
February 23-25, 2008
FLORIDA EVERGLADES Photography WORKSHOP
Join award winning photographers Robert O'Toole and Fabiola Del Alcazar and co-leader Alfred Forns for a special
3 day south Florida Everglades Photography Workshop.
This workshop offers morning and evening in the field instructional photography sessions with afternoon Photoshop instruction with friendly helpful critique sessions. All workshop leaders have experience with both Canon and Nikon Digital SLRs and lenses. Robert, one of the workshop leaders, presently shoots with both systems. The small group size will insure plenty of time for personal instruction from the leaders. Compared to larger workshops with a dozen or more participants this workshop will offer you great value for your money.
There will be many unbelievably tame animals, including many birds in breeding plumage, Herons,
Anhinga, Cormorants, Egrets, Alligators, and possibility Swallowtail kite. In addition to Bird and animal photography, we will also be exploring the world of close-up macro photography with Robert and your creative photographic possibilities with Fabiola.
The workshop is limited to a group size of 8 and almost half of the spots are already filled so act quickly if you would like to join us. This workshop will sell out quickly.
Group size: 8 participants plus Robert O'Toole and Fabiola Del Alcazar as leaders and co-leader Alfred Forns.
There is an earlier Everglades workshop scheduled for more information please see this link.
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Images © 2007 Fabiola Del Alcazar. All rights reserved.
On February 22nd (the night before the workshop begins on the 23rd) we will have a meeting at the recommended
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
FLORIDA CITY-GATEWAY TO KEYS
35200 S. DIXIE HWY.
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-305-2473414 Hotel Fax: 1-305-2473490
1 888 HOLIDAY (888 465 4329)
Book Online
At 7 PM in the breakfast dining area we will go over the plan for the
next day and discuss the logistics, what to bring and what to expect in
the field. Maps and directions will be made available at that time.
These workshops will feature morning and evening in the field photography sessions with tons of instruction and afternoon Photoshop instruction with helpful critique sessions. All workshop leaders have experience with both Canon and Nikon Digital SLRs and lenses. We will make every effort to be in the right place at the
best time for the best shooting opportunities. Each day we will be in the field
for at least 2 photography sessions per day, weather permitting. There may be
more opportunities, depending on the
current conditions.
Pricing: $849 per person.
A deposit of $299 is required to register and the balance of $550 is due January 10th.
An information package with directions and maps will be emailed once
registration has been confirmed.
Group size: 8 participants plus Robert O'Toole and Fabiola Del Alcazar as leaders and co-leader Alfred Forns.
If you would like to join Robert, Fabiola
and Alfred for this workshop, please let us know immediately via
e-mail or by phone that you will be sending a deposit as this
workshop is expected to fill quickly and is expected to sell out
soon.
Call Robert OToole at (+1) 310.619.8017
Email Robert OToole
Robert@robertotoolephotography.com
Email Fabiola Del Alcazar and Alfred Forns
fabiolad@bellsouth.net
Deposit: $299.
(Non-refundable unless the tour fills with 8.)
Balance payment of $550 due January 10th, 2008.
Please make checks payable to Robert OToole and send them to:
Robert OToole, 100 Waverly Way, Suite 404, Clearwater, FL 33756 USA
Please be sure to include address, daytime and mobile phone numbers and your e-mail address.
If you are unable to attend the workshop, after paying the balance, the balance payment will be refunded ONLY if your spot can be filled, on short notice, from the waiting list. All workshop payments must be made by check or money order. Credit cards are not accepted at this time.
Where are the Everglades?
The Florida Everglades are subtropical marshland located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Florida, about 40 miles southwest of Miami/Fort Lauderdale. For more information on the Everglades please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everglades
What makes the Everglades so special?
Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the
United States. The area boasts rare and endangered species, such as the
American crocodile, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee. It has been
designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and
a Wetland of International Importance, in recognition of its significance
to all the people of the world.
The Florida Everglades is also great place to photograph and learn. The workshop is timed to offer the most subjects in the best condition and plumage in close proximity. There are unbelievably tame subjects, including many birds in breeding plumage,
herons, anhinga, cormorants, and egrets. There are also plenty of chances to photograph Alligators close up. There will also be great chances for Swallowtail
Kites in flight. Also the Everglades offers great Macro photography subjects and possibilities for all kinds of creative techniques.
What makes this photography workshop different from other workshops in Florida?
- The workshop is strictly limited to 8 participants, ensuring plenty of time with the tour leaders.
- The photography subjects are close and most are comfortable with people
- Instructor-participant interaction is maximized with 2 leaders and a co-leader
- The leaders are all Florida residents and are very familiar with the area and the photographic opportunities
- The workshop includes friendly critique, image review and Photoshop instruction.
- The leaders are all experienced with Canon and Nikon and one leader currently uses both systems.
- The instructors are graduates of the University of Florida
Freshwater Wetlands Naturalist Program
Do I have to have a long expensive telephoto lens?
500-600mm lenses are recommended, but are certainly not required to
capture great images. A shorter zoom from 100-400 or 200-400 and 70-200
lenses will offer excellent photo opportunities. Macro and wide angle lenses are also recommended. Email for more information.
Participants will need a camera and the basic operational skills to operate the camera and the physical ability to
walk short distances safely with their gear for each photography session. Assistance will be provided whenever possible. Please email with any questions.
Thanks very much for reading our workshop information.
For more information about the leaders and galleries of their photographic work please see the following links:
Robert O'Toole
www.RobertOToolePhotography.com
Fabiola Del Alcazar and Alfred Forns
http://www.avianscapes.com
For questions regarding anything about this workshop,
please Email or visit our website for more information; RobertOToolePhotography.com
© 2007 Robert OToole Photography. All rights reserved.