Nov 18-20, 2005
Nature is most stunning when its beauty is subtle. So in November, when most of the colorful deciduous leaves are on the ground and the first serious blanket of snow is still to come, nature’s beauty may not be immediately obvious. Yet, if you slow down and observe nature more closely, you’ll discover a whole new way to use your camera to make beautiful images. During this weekend, you will seek and photograph late blooming flowers, mushrooms, leafless landscapes, running water, and more.
John covers an amazing amount of information in a few days, ranging from the technicalities of operating a camera in manual mode to extensive nature lore. You’ll be challenged to photograph landscapes, woodland scenes, and streams, as well as close ups of plants and mushrooms, using depth of field and exposure, the basic elements of composition. Green’s approach to photography encourages you to slow down and pre-visualize the results you want to achieve. John is known for his keen observation, patience, and ability to work with people at a variety of skill levels to help them improve their pictures.
Evening hours will be spent discussing each day’s field discoveries, viewing John’s outstanding natural history slide programs, and enjoying a sampling of photographs and slides presented by participants. Anyone with any type of camera is welcome. This program is limited to 18 people.
John Green has been photographing nature for over 30 years and has achieved an impressive background of knowledge and a large portfolio of work. Inspired by the simple and abundant beauty of the natural world, John purchased his first camera in 1970 and began teaching himself the technical aspects of “pure nature photography,” which uses only available natural light. He has been featured on the television series “PBS Kids,” and his slide shows have been shown from Maine to Florida. Also an interpretive naturalist, John is skilled in plant identification and “birding by ear.” For 20 years he has run week long field schools on nature photography for the Massachusetts Audubon Society and has led photographic excursions throughout Atlantic Canada and the eastern United States. He has lived in Western Massachusetts since 1972, where he is frequently found photographing the wilds of Quabbin Reservoir, presenting his slide shows to civic and nature groups, and teaching workshops in nature.