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  • Saturday, May 11, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Wellesley College Photo Walk

    Grab your camera and join the Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens on Saturday, May 11, to experience one of the most beautiful college campuses in the US, with the late afternoon light striking the landscape, a favorite time for photographers.  After a brief orientation meeting, set out with Dennis Ditto and David Kahn on a tour of their favorite spots for photography, where you’ll have time to compose shots of the spring beauty.  Learn tips for good composition and try techniques to achieve sharp close-ups and stunning vistas.  With two knowledgeable photographers at hand, you will quickly discover how to make the most out of your camera.  Bring your camera with the owner’s manual (if you can find it) and any accessories you wish, and a good working knowledge of your camera.  Tripods are useful but not essential.  There are stairs, hills, and uneven paths, so wheeled equipment carriers are discouraged.  Rain date May 18.  Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens members pay $30, non-membrs $38.  Visit www.wellesley.edu/wcbgfriends to register.

  • Friday, March 23, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – It’s a Small World – Macro-Digital Photography

    Discover how to create stunning close-ups of flowers and other plant features in this one-day workshop with photographer David Kahn, at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  Begin with a discussion of equipment, preparation, composition, lighting, tips and tricks, as well as see examples of what can be achieved.  Then practice macro techniques using a variety of settings in the Ferguson Greenhouses and Visitor Center.  This hands-on workshop is ideal for photographers who want to explore their own creative vision in the realm of macro photography as well as artists who want to record small details as a reference for future artwork.  Requirements: a digital camera and a good working knowledge of your camera, including being able to focus on a subject 6″ or less from the lens, set your camera’s exposure mode, and turn your flash on or off.  A more complete list of requirements will be available online at www.wellesley.edu/WCFH.  Please contact the office if you are not sure if your equipment or experience is sufficient.  Please bring your lunch as David plans a special presentation over lunch hour.  The class, which runs from 10 – 4, will take place Friday, March 23 (snow date Friday, March 30), beginning at 9:30 am.  Friends of the Wellesley College Botanic Garden: $75, non-members $95.

  • Friday, March 12, 10 am – 4 pm – It’s a Small World: Macro-Digital Photography

    Take photos within inches of your subject.  Discover how to create stunning close-ups of flowers and other plant features in this one-day workshop with photographer David Kahn.  Begin the day with a discussion of equipment, preparation, composition, lighting, tips and tricks, as well as see examples of what can be achieved.  Then practice macro techniques using a variety of settings in the Ferguson Greenhouses and Visitor Center of the Wellesley College Botanic Garden.  This hands-on workshop is ideal for photographers who want to explore their own creative vision as well as artists who want to record small details as a reference for future artwork.

    Requirements: a digital camera and a good working knowledge of how to use it.  A more complete list of requirements and options will be available online, at www.wellesley.edu/SCFH.  You may email horticulture@wellesley.edu if your are unsure if your equipment or experience are sufficient.  Course Number DIG 10 101.  Cost: WCFH members $75, non-members $95.  Snow date Friday, March 19.