This class covers the same basic material as the Fair Hill class (see description above) but at a different location, with a four-day class length, and with more emphasis on photographing wildlife and coastal landscapes. Regarding schedule, location and subjects:

• Thursday evening introductions and opening session held at local motel.
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in and around the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (40 miles south of Bay Bridge on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay). Subjects include coastal landscapes such as loblolly forests, freshwater and tidal wetlands, and a variety of wildlife including wintering waterfowl, Delmarva fox squirrel, great blue herons and bald eagles. The class also explores nearby Hooper Island, a classic coastal fishing village along the Bay.
• The refuge's visitor center is our classroom where we discuss field techniques and other topics of interest, as well as critique student work produced during the weekend.

In the event of extended inclement weather, there may be time to critique photos taken prior to the workshop. Student may bring a maximum of 20 images, in jpeg format, sized to 96 or 72 dpi, 1024 pixels on longest side.

Location: Blackwater Nat. Wildlife Area (S. of Cambridge, MD)
Location Note: Thursday night orientation: Days Inn, Cambridge, Maryland (the recommended lodging location). Fri., Sat. & Sun.: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: $525
Experience: An understanding of basic camera operation.
Equipment: Digital or film camera, with a range of lens focal lengths, and a tripod. For wildlife subjects, a 300mm focal length (or longer) is suggested, and can be rented. (Note: no film processing is available at the site.)
Optional Equipment: Laptop (strongly recommended), tele-extenders, close-up diopters and/or extension tubes for macro work; battery operated flash.
Maximum Class Size: 12
Lodging: Days Inn, Cambridge, Maryland. Call (410) 228-4444 and mention Horizon Photo Workshops to receive group rate.
Schedule: Thursday: 6PM - 8PM; Friday: sunrise - post sunset; Saturday: sunrise - post sunset; Sunday: sunrise - 11 AM.
2008 Dates: Nov 6-9
Note: 1. No meal plan is offered for this class. 2. During Thursday evening's orientation session, we'll suggest carpooling options for the weekend's field work.

This class covers the same basic material as the Fair Hill class (see description above) but at a different location, and with emphasis on photographing wildlife, especially red-headed woodpeckers and eastern bluebirds,  as well as a variety of spring wildflowers. Regarding schedule, location and subjects:

• Friday evening introduction and opening session held at local motel.
• Saturday: Photographing nature and wildlife in Sky Meadows State Park.
• Sunday: Forest landscapes & spring wildflowers at nearby Thompson Wildlife Management Area.
• The refuge's visitor center is our classroom where we discuss field techniques and other topics of interest, as well as critique student work produced during the weekend.

In the event of extended inclement weather, there may be time to critique photos taken prior to the workshop. Student may bring a maximum of 20 images, in jpeg format, sized to 96 or 72 dpi, 1024 pixels on longest side.

Location: Sky Meadows State Park (near Delaplane, VA)
Location Note: Friday night orientation: Holiday Inn (recommended lodging location). Sat: Sky Meadows Sate Park. Sun: Thompson Wildlife Management Area.
Cost: $400
Experience: An understanding of basic camera operation.
Equipment: Digital or film camera, with a range of lens focal lengths and a tripod. Note: For wildlife photography, focal lengths of 300mm or longer are recommended.
Optional Equipment: Laptop (strongly recommended); tele-extenders, close-up diopters and/or extension tubes for macro work; battery operated flash.
Maximum Class Size: 12
Lodging: Holiday Inn (Winchester, VA): Click here for reservations or call (540) 667-3300. Mention Horizon to receive group rate.
Schedule: Friday: 6PM - 8PM; Saturday: sunrise - post sunset; Sunday: sunrise - 11 AM.
2008 Dates: May 9-11
Note: 1. No meal plan is offered for this class. 2. During Friday's orientation session, we'll suggest carpooling options for the weekend's field work. 3. No film processing is available at the site.