BIRDS AS ART NOTES 
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
 
NANPA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
 

 

Vulturine Guinea-Fowl, Samburu W R, Kenya
Canon EOS 1D Mark II digital camera with 500mm f/4 L IS lens and  2X TC with Todd-Pod mounted Wimberley head.  
ISO 250. Evaluative Metering +1/3 stop: 1/250 sec. at f/5.6.  
 
 I was inspired here after seeing Todd's tight images of the patterns on the breast of this gorgeous bird.
 
 
NANPA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
 

North American Nature Photography Association
10200 West 44th Avenue, Suite 304
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 422-8527     Fax: (303) 422-8894
info@nanpa.org                www.nanpa.org

The NANPA High School Scholarship Deadline Extended!

 

The deadline for the NANPA High School Scholarship Program has been extended until midnight PDT, Friday, September 24, 2004. If you know a high school student interested in the program, please pass along to them that the deadline has been extended and there is still time to apply. All applications must be submitted via the website.

THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAM
Ten students, ages 14-to-18, will be selected to attend the 2005 NANPA Annual Summit and participate in classroom and field instruction designed specifically for them, during the three days prior to the Summit. They will meet and learn from some of the world's most renowned nature photographers, learn about the art of nature photography and develop increased appreciation for our natural world. This week-long program gives these high school students an opportunity to work in the digital environment while meeting and learning from some of the world's best nature photographers.

If you know a student who you would like to nominate,

please visit the NANPA website.

 

Lesser Flamingos, feeding spree, Nakuru, Kenya
Canon EOS 1D Mark II digital camera with 500mm f/4 L IS lens and 1.4X II TC with Todd-Pod-mounted Wimberley head.  
ISO 400. Evaluative Metering at zero: 1/10 sec. at f/32.  
 
 The sound of a million flamingos feeding at dusk was at least as amazing as the sight...
 
 
Best and love and great picture making to all,  
Artie