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Anza-Borrego Foundation Launches Desert Photography Program
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Briana Ross
Phone: (760) 767-0446
October 1, 2009
Anza-Borrego Foundation Launches Desert Photography Program
Full Fall/Winter Program Schedule Announced
Borrego Springs, CA – Anza-Borrego Foundation’s Institute kicks off its 2009-2010 season of desert explorations with an exciting three-day photography workshop, November 6-8, 2009, in Borrego Springs. This will be the first of a two-part program for beginner and advanced photographers. The second session will be held March 12-14, 2010. Set among the dramatic landscapes found in world-renowned Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the workshops are designed for nature photographers who want to improve their skills. Paul Johnson and Ernie Cowan, both professional photographers and published authors, will instruct participants on photographic technique, camera functions and composition.
For the price of $325 per person ($295 for Anza-Borrego Foundation members) participants will receive a full 18 hours of expert instruction, including hands-on time in the field and classroom, with one-on-one guidance from instructors who are experienced in capturing Anza-Borrego’s striking desert landscapes. Students should have a single lens reflex camera with the capability of interchangeable lenses. Participants provide their own meals, lodging and transportation.
Anza-Borrego Foundation memberships start at just $25. For online registration and more information, visit www.theabf.org. See below for additional Institute offerings, covering topics such as botany, astronomy, paleontology, native cultures, desert wildlife, and more. Call (760) 767-4063 for more information.
Anza-Borrego Institute Events
Fall and Winter 2009
NEW! ANZA-BORREGO INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
November 6-8, Paul Johnson and Ernie Cowan
Improve your skills through three days of intensive sessions with two professional photographers who have been viewing Anza-Borrego through the lens for many years. ABF Members $295 / Nonmembers $325
HIKE OF THE MONTH: RATTLESNAKE CANYON
November 7, 8 am–1 pm, Bob Theriault
Join Ranger Bob for this inaugural hike in our new Hike of the Month series! You’ll hike around Lute Ridge and partway into Rattlesnake Canyon. $10
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
November 14, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Paul Johnson
Learn to take more effective close-up shots from a pro! This is a brand-new category in our annual Anza-Borrego Desert Photo Contest this year. ABF Members $35 / Nonmembers $45
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
November 14, 6–9 pm, “Sand Daddies”
Dance the night away with this favorite local band’s mix of popular tunes. Refreshments and no-host bar. Nierenberg Plaza at ABDSP Visitor Center. $15
DESERT SKY PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
November 21, 12–7 pm, Dennis Mammana
If you enjoy photography and are fascinated by the night sky, this hands-on course is for you! Learn to capture sunsets as well as nighttime photos of the stars, moon and planets. This course will also be offered January 30, 2010. ABF Members $35 / Nonmembers $45
EARLY NATURALISTS IN ANZA-BORREGO - LECTURE
November 21, 7:30 pm, Nicholas Clapp
From early drawings to exquisite glass replicas, discover how early explorers and scientists documented the desert’s unique natural history. Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. Suggested donation: $5
MARSHAL SOUTH, GHOST MOUNTAIN, AND ENVIRONS
November 22, 9 am–2:30 pm, Diana Lindsay
Get to know more about Marshal South and his world through this extended exploration of Ghost Mountain and beyond. ABF Members $35 / Nonmembers $45
PERENNIAL DESERT PLANTS
November 28, 8 am–12 pm, Paul Johnson
An easy trip to visit a variety of shrubs, trees, and cacti and discover their amazing ability to survive and even thrive in the desert for months or years at a time! ABF Members $25 / Nonmembers $35
“SUCCESS IN A PHOTO CONTEST” WORKSHOP
December 5, 8 am–12 pm, Paul Johnson and Dennis Mammana
Get tips from professional photographers on creative techniques to help you capture striking images and take winning photos. $25
TRAVERTINE PALMS HIKE
December 6, 8 am–4 pm, Bob Theriault
Ranger Bob grew up exploring the Santa Rosa Mountains and the surprises they contain. This special hike ends in a lovely grove of native fan palms. ABF Members $35 / Nonmembers $45
SALTON SEA: THE NEGLECTED TREASURE
December 12, 8 am–4 pm, Paul Johnson
Discover the abundant wildlife and mysterious geology of the Salton Sea. ABF Members $35 / Nonmembers $45
HIKE OF THE MONTH: MOUNTAIN PALM SPRINGS
December 13, 8 am–2 pm, Ranger Steve Bier
We continue our monthly series with a hike to visit secluded palm groves with Steve Bier. $10
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