All-Digital Cherry Blossom Sunrise Special 6:15 - 9am

OK, so you have your fancy digital camera. Have you tried using it in the brisk cold of an early April morning on the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin BEFORE the sun comes up? If not, here is your chance to do it under the direction of professional digital photographer Melanie Otto, who will help you with those macro settings for intimate blossom close-ups, with file compression and white balance usage, fill flash, filtration, tripod use, and with those tricky exposure issues.

 

This safari is designed for users of new digital cameras, SLR's or point and shoots,  who want to familiarize themselves with ALL the "scene modes" , aperture and shutter settings, manual modes, and other features of their cameras, especially for shooting outdoor portraiture, flowers, landscapes and landmarks. It will be particularly helpful if you are planning a trip with your  camera, enabling you to take full advantage of everything it does.  (Unfortunately,  your camera does NOT make coffee:  you will have to bring your own!)

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is DC's signature springtime event. The 2010 Festival is March 27 – April 11, and features daily cultural performances, sporting events, arts & crafts, demonstrations and other special events. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the 98th anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the citizens of the United States and Japan.

Offered March 31, April 2, 7 and 9. Any digital camera may be used. Register early, these safaris fill up quickly.