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DPITB Newcastle was held from 28th February to 1st March 2015.
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Pre/post-DPITB: Thursday 26th February and/or Tuesday 3rd March

7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mick Roderick, of the Southern Oceans Seabird Study Association, is hoping to organise one or two - depending on demand, and of course weather conditions - pelagic trips from Port Stephens. See the SOSSA website for more details of these trips. WEATHER PERMITTING, and subject to minimum number of 13 participants. Cost $100, payable on boat, cash only.
Friday 27th February

6:00 pm


Registration at Hunter Wetlands Centre, 412 Sandgate Rd, Shortland NSW 2307.

7:00 pm


Welcome BBQ dinner at Spoonbill Café, Hunter Wetlands Centre.
Saturday 28th February

7:30 - 10:30 am


Morning bird photography outing.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm


Option1. Dr Ian Wilson - 7 Deadly Sins Found in our Gallery. Notes provided.

Option 2. Gary Leete, Frameco - Practical aspects of framing photos. A ?hands on? Workshop.

12:00 - 1:00 pm


lLunch break.

1:00 - 2:00 pm


Ian Boyd - Difficulties of photographing flying birds & how to overcome them.

2:00 - 4:00 pm


Canon Collective Photographic Experience. This two hour session will cover both capture and print in a fun, hands on experience with the Canon Collective Ambassadors shooting at the Hunter Wetlands complex. Here?s your chance to get behind an assortment of professional cameras and lenses and pick up tips and tricks for awesome photography. After shooting, learn how to transform your images into beautiful works of art with Canon?s pro printers. Limited to 30 participants.

4:30 - 6:30pm


Afternoon bird photography outing.
Sunday 1st March

7:30 - 10:30 am


Morning bird photography outing.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm


Option1. Dr Hannes Northdurfter, Swarovski Corp. - Digiscoping & Binoculars.

Option 2. Kevin Wilson shows how to use Tom Oliver?s critique method for all types of photos, from birds to landscapes, architecture etc. Notes provided.

12:00 - 1:00 pm


Lunch Break

12:15 - 12:45 pm


BirdLife Photography Annual General Meeting. Sandwiches & drinks provided.

1:00 - 2:00 pm


Dr David Hollands - Owls, Frogmouths & Nightjars of Australia.

2:00 - 3:00 pm


Option 1. Dr Graham Cam - Post-processing with Lightroom and Photoshop.

2:00 - 4:00 pm


Option 2. Epson Corp & Kayell Aust. - Image workflow: Printing the Epson way, with demonstration printing equipment & latest ancilliary equipment.

4:30 - 6:30pm


Afternoon bird photography outing.

7:00 pm


Closing dinner at Spoonbill Caf?, Hunter Wetlands Centre.
Monday 2nd March

Day trips to be advised by host club, the Hunter Bird Observers Club.



Note: all workshops/lectures on Saturday and Sunday will be held at the Hunter Wetlands Centre.

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