What's On at Chester Zoo
Members' Talk - Photosafari
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
For many people, an African, South American or Asian wildlife safari is simply out of the question.
In this talk, Ron will demonstrate how a family day out to a zoo, aquarium or wildlife park can become a photographic safari in its own right.
There will be indispensable hints and tips for any hobby wildlife photographer; from the basics of planning the visit and selecting the right equipment to guidance on specific groups of animals.
Ron will guide the keen amateur through the steps which can make every zoo visit an enjoyable and memorable one.
The talk will be illustrated by a selection of Ron’s own images, now available in book form, and will include a summary of the publishing process.
Interested in attending? Call Kate in Education on 01244 389444 or email k.brankin@chesterzoo.org to book your place.
Our Members’ Talks start at 7.30pm in the Geraldine Russell Lecture Theatre (near our Main Entrance off the A41).
• Free to members (please bring your membership card and welcome letter)
• £3.50 for non-members and guests
• £2.00 for Adopters
• Our Lecture Theatre seats up to 170
• Post-talk refreshments give you the opportunity to have an informal chat with speakers, zoo staff and fellow members
Ron Pickering has many years’ experience as a teacher of biology and as an enthusiastic photographer. He has published widely – more than twenty titles in seven languages – and has lectured extensively on topics ranging from conservation in Britain to the basics of digital imaging.
He is married, with two children and one grandchild (who will soon be introduced to a zoo!) and lives in Sale, Manchester.
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