For those of you accessible to central Illinois, I will be hosting a free insect photography workshop next Sunday at the University of Illinois Pollinatarium. The workshop is offered in celebration of the 3rd annual National Pollinator Week. Details are as follows:
Insect Photography Workshop
Free to the public
2:00 pm, June 28th, 2009
at the University of Illinois Pollinatarium (map)
Bring your camera, as this is a participatory event!
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Didn't we already have something like Pollinator Week back in February or March?
I'm REALLY looking forward to the photography workshop. Will bring my camera with macro lens. Should I bring my tripod?
Alex:
Do you often give insect photography workshops? I would like to drive over to take one of these if I knew long enough ahead of time. I am sure it will be a great time!