In the heart of Flemish Brabant there’s a place where macro photographers in late spring and early summer can have a ball. Field flowers attract numerous insects. Dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies and spiders are some of the most common fauna representatives there.
 

Workshop details

We meet at sunrise near this location, which is only released a week before the workshop, this as a precaution to protect the habitat. We will have time to photograph the flowers and their visitors at length. If we are lucky enough to get a wind still day and there is dew on the grass, it will be easy photography of damselflies or possibly dragonflies or butterflies. It is also great fun to photography dew on spider webs. If it gets warm enough, the butterflies will become active. If harsh light appear, tips will be given to deal with this situation.

The participants will get on the spot assistance to improve their images. After the workshop the participants will receive extensive feedback on two photos that were made during the course of this morning.

Who is the workshop aimed at?

• photographers who already know the basics of photography (relationship aperture, ISO and shutter speed; light metering)
• and who are in the possession of a digital SLR camera or a mirrorless system camera with macro lens or equivalent ((e.g. also a 50mm lens with extension tubes is a perfect alternative for a macro lens)
• and who have a tripod. Two extra tripods are available for participants - please mention when you enroll that you don't have a tripod and then I will let you know if I can still provide one.
• and/or who have already followed a beginner’s workshop macro photography.

Practical info: 

• no food or drinks are foreseen, so it might be a good idea to bring a snack or sandwiches and something to drink.
• bad clothing, rubber boots, mosquito protection and a piece of plastic to lie or sit on are necessary.
• IMPORTANT! The participants will keep both days (these are week days!) free - if the weather is bad on day 1, the workshop will be postponed until the bad weather date.
• as always when you’re photographing in the woods or in the field, you have to take into account that - besides mosquitoes and possibly midges - there might be ticks present. More information about ticks and how to protect yourself, you can find here: http://www.livescience.com/46160-how-to-avoid-tick-bites.html
• no cancellation or other insurance is included in this workshop.
• Two extra tripods are available for participants - please mention when you enroll that you don't have a tripod and then I will let you know if I can still provide one.