A Photowalking Day at the Bronx Zoo

On Photo Safari with Joe DiMaggio: A Photowalking Day at the Bronx Zoo
Joe DiMaggio

Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:30AM - 5:30PMPrice: $175.00
Registration deadline for this Workshop is May 9, 2010
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*Important: Participants will meet at the Bronx Zoo, details of the Meeting Place and other pertinent information will be sent to registered participants by email on May 10, 2010.Please note, transportation and the entry fee to the zoo are not included in the price, and for directions to the zoo, please check the Bronx Zoo web site: www.bronxzoo.com

Course Description:
If you thrill at the thought of going on a photo safari to far away places such as Botswana to see a lion in the wild less than 30 feet from you, or you dream of being in Kruger National Park in South Africa facing a charging elephant, or tracking a man-eating, 17-foot long saltwater crocodile in Australia, or view the amazing sight of the magnificent tigers in Siberia, but you realize that packing up your photo gear and traveling to multiple continents while paying tens of thousands of dollars is not on your immediate agenda. As Joe DiMaggio tells it, ‘that’s a little over the top for most of us’, and right here in New York City, we have the Bronx Zoo, a world-class destination that features a wide selection of wild habitats from around the globe, the perfect place for an exciting photo safari that’s well within reach.

For Joe, The Bronx Zoo is the world’s greatest zoo, where you will have a better chance at getting a range of amazing wildlife photographs--all in one place-- and spend an incredible day filled with adventures. With so many animals (over 4,000 on 265 acres) and cutting-edge exhibits displaying incredible diversity, from the sea lions and seals, to the gorillas, wild dogs, giraffes, and the lions and tigers and bears-- oh my! -- your Photowalking day at the Bronx Zoo will be sure to be a memorable one.

Requirements:
Equipment: You want to go as light as possible and less is more--remember you will be walking and carrying your equipment all day! Bring your camera with one long zoom lens (70mm-200mm or 70mm-300mm), and if you have them, now is the time to break out your long glass: a 300mm or 400mm and extenders. Be sure to bring more memory cards and batteries than you think you will use, a cleaning cloth, and a strobe is optional. Feel free to carry along a lightweight tri-pod, but it's not required—monopods are highly recommended for long glass.
Clothing: Dress casually and comfortably with good walking shoes. We will mainly be outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather of the day.

Level: All levels, from Photo Enthusiasts to Aspiring Pros

Biography:
Joe DiMaggio
Joe DiMaggio’s broad range of photographic work has been featured for over three decades in publications like Time, Sports Illustrated, U. S. News and World Report and hundreds of other publications. His flair for advertising photography has netted him a client list of Fortune 500 corporations and prestigious advertising agencies. From having one of his well-known images - a Sports Illustrated cover of the Cooney-Holmes fight named as picture of the year by Time magazine to receiving a coveted invitation to join the International Olympic Committee, Joe’s talent, hard work and constant search for new and exciting pictures are readily apparent and constantly evolving. Equally at ease with pictures that move, DiMaggio has directed a number of commercials and short films. He recently directed a one-hour documentary special which aired on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, titled, “The Last Shark Hunter’.

DiMaggio’s talent as a teacher has gained him a national reputation. He’s been featured on ABC-TV’s World of Photography and has hosted episodes of ESPN’s Canon Photo Safari with celebrity guests William Shatner and A.J. Langer. He has lectured to thousands of aspiring photographers in workshops around the world and has taught at the Maine Photographic Workshop as well as conducting his own workshops with partner JoAnne Kalish. For more information, please go to: www.dimaggio-kalish.com & www.dimaggio-kalishfineart.com

Register:
Price: $175.00
Schedule: Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Location: This Workshop meets at the Bronx Zoo, details of the Meeting Place and other pertinent information will be sent to registered participants by email on May 10, 2010.