Contest #2: Details in Nature

Varina took this photograph with a 180mm macro lens earlier this year. Most visitors to Death Valley National Park never notice the beauty in the tiny salt crystals that cover the floor of the salt pan. As a nature photographer, do you slow down and notice the details? We want to see your best . . . → Read More: Contest #2: Details in Nature

Upcoming Presentation: Following the Light

Presenter: Varina Patel

Date: Thursday, Sept 16, 2011 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Price: Free

Location: Happy Days Visitor Center, Cuyahoga Valley  National Park

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All are welcome to join us at Happy Days Visitor Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park for a 2-hour presentation by Varina Patel – award-winning wilderness and . . . → Read More: Upcoming Presentation: Following the Light

Q and A: Does equipment really matter?

“My old camera was a Canon 20D (or another less-expensive, consumer-level camera), but I’m really unhappy with my photos. I recently purchased the new Canon 5D Mk II! Now I should be able to get much better pictures! I can’t wait to try it out!” – How many of you have heard someone say . . . → Read More: Q and A: Does equipment really matter?

Contest #1 Winner: Frank Lüdtke

We’d like to offer our congratulations to Frank Lüdtke! He is the winner of our very first contest, and will receive a copy of the 2011 Weingarten Calendar! It was very difficult to choose a winner – you can see all the entries in the contest forum – but this one stood out to . . . → Read More: Contest #1 Winner: Frank Lüdtke

Contest #1: Last Day!

This is it! Your last day to enter a photo in our Reflections in Nature Contest! Click here to post up to two images. The winner gets a 2011 Weingarten Art calendar! For more details, take a look at the original contest announcement.

We are getting lots . . . → Read More: Contest #1: Last Day!

Featured Download: Wyoming Summer

This shot is from our 2008 Yellowstone vacation with the kids. They will be heading back to school bright and early tomorrow morning – some of them are happy about that, and others are most decidedly UNhappy about it. So, this featured download is a tribute to summer vacation…

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Webinar: Nature Photography & iHDR Workflow

Instructors: Jay Patel, Varina Patel

Date: Session 1, 2:  Sunday Oct 3, 2010 Session 3, 4:  Sunday Oct 10, 2010

Price: $49 per person per session

Location: Online using Webex

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This series of online seminars will be taught via the internet. Students will need a high-speed internet connection (DSL, . . . → Read More: Webinar: Nature Photography & iHDR Workflow

Yellowstone National Park

Instructors: Jay Patel, Varina Patel

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011 6:00 PM – Sunday, June 26, 2011 10:00 PM

Price: $1099 per person

Former Students Price: $799 per person

Location: Old Faithful Area, Yellowstone National Park

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Workshop Begins June 23, 2011 at 6pm – Students and instructors will meet at the . . . → Read More: Workshop: Yellowstone National Park

Workshop: Everglades National Park

Instructors: Jay Patel, Varina Patel

Date: Friday January 14, 2011 6:00 PM – Monday January 17, 2011 1:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Price: $899 per person

Former Students Price: $599 per person

Location: Fairway Inn, in Florida City, Florida

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Workshop Begins January 14, 6pm – Students and instructors will meet at the . . . → Read More: Workshop: Everglades National Park

Contest #1: Reflections in Nature

Ladies and Gentlemen – we are pleased to announce our first-ever photo contest! The winner will receive a beautifully printed, full color, 2011 Weingarten Art Calendar featuring four of Jay’s photos (plus images by Adam Burton and Patrick DiFruscia). You’ll find more info about the calendar here.

We’re going to keep things pretty . . . → Read More: Contest #1: Reflections in Nature