Crowd Control Video, The New Yorker

A portion of my time lapse film from Grand Central Terminal was used as part of a multimedia piece for The New Yorker.   The presentation discusses crowd control, and my footage starts at the 0:35 mark.  The article was written by John Seabrook and can be found in the magazine this week.  I've long respected this fine publication, and am proud to be a part of it.  

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To read about how I used the Lensbaby Fisheye and a Gorillapod to create the original piece, check the post here.

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Thanks for a Great Workshop!

For about three hours on Sunday morning, our group of passionate photographers worked to create stunning images of several incredible birds of prey.  We had terrific weather, and an opportunity to photograph a Merlin, Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, Red Tailed Hawk, and Kestral.  Below is one of my favorites, the majestic Barred Owl.  A big thank you to all who participated in this special day!  Also, my thanks to Alice, the Wildlife Care Coordinator at the Teddy Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. 

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Participants

Individual $150.00 Two Participants $300.00 Three Participants $450.00

Cancellation Policy: * If you withdraw from the workshop more than 48 hours before the starting date (September 19th, 2010 at 8:30am EST), your payment will be refunded in full via PayPal.

* If you withdraw from the workshop less than 48 hours before the workshop begins (September 19th, 2010 at 8:30am EST), 100% of your total fee will be forfeited.

* You must notify us of your withdrawal via email.

* The date and time-stamp of your email will be deemed the date you gave your notice to cancel.

In Case of Rain: * This event is Rain or Shine as there is an indoor area available.

My Puffin Photo on National Geographic's Website

I'm very honored and humbled that National Geographic has selected one of my Puffin images to appear on their website!  Below is the screen grab, and you can also find it here under August - Week 1.  Best of all, there's a chance it could appear in their magazine.  Congratulations to the others who were also selected.  If you have an image that you would like to submit to National Geographic, you can do so here.

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A Day You Won't Soon Forget

Charge your camera batteries, and get ready for a road trip to the beautiful shores of Long Island.  On Sunday July 18th, I am offering a special sunrise workshop to photograph nesting colonial birds!  This special location is a hot spot for Black Skimmers, Oyster Catchers, Terns, and the endangered Piping Plover.  I will be by your side to answer any photography questions, and help you get the shots you're looking for.  To further maximize your opportunity, a wildlife biologist will be on hand to explain the birds unique behavior.  This outing is limited to six people in order to provide each participant with personalized instruction.  Please read the details, and register below.  I hope you can join us!

 Details:

• When: Sunday July 18, 2010.  We will gather in the parking lot for coffee, donuts, and gear set-up at 6:00am.  We will then have two hours of fast paced shooting from 6:30am - 8:30am. 

• Where: A conveniently located beach just off the highway in Nassau County, New York.  Exact address will be provided after you register.

• Cost: $150 USD per person payable through PayPal.

What to Bring:

• DSLR or Advanced Point & Shoot - Canon, Nikon, etc.

• Telephoto Lens - A focal length of 300 or 400mm is ideal.  (a 70-200 f2.8 with a 2x extender will also work)

• Tripod

• Extra Memory Cards - We will shoot hundreds of photos.

• Cable release (optional)

• Extra Battery

• Wear muted colors to avoid startling the birds

Cancellation Policy:

• If you withdraw from the workshop more than 48 hours before the starting date (July 18th, 2010 at 6:30am EST), your payment will be refunded in full via PayPal.
  

• If you withdraw from the workshop less than 48 hours before the workshop begins (July 18th, 2010 at 6:30am EST), 100% of your total fee will be forfeited.  
  

• You must notify us of your withdrawal and cancellation via email.  The date and time-stamp of your email will be deemed the date you gave your notice to cancel.

Late Arrival:

• If for any reason a participant arrives after 6:30am, it will be your responsibility to catch up with the group.

In Case of Rain:

• If we cancel the workshop due to rain, the makeup date is Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 6:30-8:30am. 

Terms and Conditions:

•  Before the workshop begins, all participants must sign a release of liability, voluntarily releasing us from all liability including but not limited to injury, illness, death, loss, or damage to personal property, which may be caused by forces of nature, negligence or actions of others, or other agencies.  You understand and agree that medical services or facilities may not be readily available during the workshop.  We assume no responsibility for medical care or any special dietary requirements you may have.   You are personally responsible for being in sufficiently good health to undertake the activity. By registering for the workshop, you certify that you do not knowingly have any physical or other conditions or disability that would create risk for you or other participants.

Participants

Individual $150.00 Two Participants $300.00 Three Participants $450.00

Landscape Photography Tips, Free Download

My how-to article on "Dramatic Landscape Photography" is now available as a free download from Photography BB Magazine.  

Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram had these comments regarding this recent release:

“The theme of this edition is Learn, Practice, and Grow. The team has put together a great issue with plenty of tutorials and tips to learn from, put into practice, and ultimately grow as a photographer." 

Download your free issue here.



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Paumanok: Poems and Pictures of Long Island

Many months ago, Kathaleen Donnelly approached me about using five of my photos in a book she was compiling about Long Island.  I was happy to oblige, and arranged to provide her with some images I took locally.  Some time passed and I forgot about the project all together.  Just the other day I got a pleasant surprise with an e-vite from Kathaleen to celebrate the book's release at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington.  I headed over, got my free copy of the book, and was very pleased with its quality.  It's hardcover, heavy, and filled with beautiful photography and poetry.  Yet, nothing could have prepared me for the feeling I got when I saw my photo below next to a poem written by the great poet Walt Whitman!  I think his words are rather inspiring.  Check it out below:

Inscriptions: Song of Myself #46 

I know I have the best of time and space, and was never measured and

      never will be measured.

I tramp a perpetual journey, (come listen all!)

My signs are a rain-proof coat, good shoes, and a staff cut from the woods,

No friend of mine takes his ease in my chair,

I have no chair, no church, no philosophy,

I lead no man to a dinner-table, library, exchange,

But each man and each woman of you I lead upon a knoll,

My left hand hooking you round the waist,

My right hand pointing to landscapes of continents and the public road.

Not I, not anyone else can travel that road for you,

You must travel it for yourself.

It is not far, it is within reach,

Perhaps you have been on it since you were born and did not know,

Perhaps it is everywhere on water and on land.

-Walt Whitman

The book features work by many other excellent photographers and poets.  It was published by Cross-Cultural Communications in New York, and is available now at amazon.com. 

My First Film Screening!

I just got word from Ted Fisher that our short documentary film, "Hoop Springs Eternal" will be screening at the Olympia Film Festival this November!

Watch "Hoop Springs Eternal" on SnagFilms Now!

Earlier this year I was involved in the creation of a short Documentary along with filmmakers Ted Fisher, Linda Goldman, and Maya Mumma. I was the Assistant Director, and one of the camera operators. It was done as part of the International Doc Challenge which allows you only 5 days to shoot, edit, and complete a film. It was my first time doing anything like this, and I learned a great deal. Ted details some of those lessons on his blog. Up until now, we were unable to show the film online as we were submitting it to other film festivals. Today, I'm happy to be able to share it with you via SnagFilms. If you enjoy it, please take a second to rate it, or leave a comment. Thanks!

Channel Surfing

For several years now I've been watching a wide variety of great videos on YouTube. Yet until recently, I never made any contributions. Today, I'm happy to announce the launch of my very own YouTube channel. It is the new home for my video and multimedia content. One of the cool features of this channel is the ability to subscribe to it. You will then be notified by email anytime I upload a new video. I've already uploaded some content and I'd love your feedback. If you like what you see, please consider rating some videos and subscribing. Thanks!