If you have heard of the annual pony round up in
Assateague, then you are familiar with Chincoteague for they are side by
side. This is an island on the Eastern Shore, home to the Chincoteague
ponies. Seldom do we visit when we do not get to photograph these wonderful
creatures; this year there was a foal in the group. You will find a nice
variety of subjects: lighthouse, Sika Elk, fishing vessels, buoys,
fishermen, reflections, thousands of birds, ponies, white tailed deer,
scenics, sunrises and sunsets, sea foam rainbows and thousands and thousands
of Snow Geese landing and taking off at the same time which is a sight to
behold. There are certain moving experiences that never grow old. In the
evening the geese are lit by the pink/yellow glow of sunset. And oh yes,
this year we delighted in photographing two otters just frolicking and
teasing us as we followed them up and down the canal. They were as curious
of us as we were of them.
Even if bird photography is not your “thing”, there is something for
everyone in this place. This workshop is definitely not just a birding
expedition, but there are many species of bird that will make themselves
readily accessible to you and your camera if you wish. And most of them are
very close to the roadside. It is the migrating season for waterfowl.
We’ll meet on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room of the motel and
end around 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Our Motel is conveniently located off
Maddox Blvd. . Breakfasts and Lunches are included in the price. (Dinners
not included). Cost $750. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Rodeway
Inn for your
convenience. It is suggested that you make your reservation as soon as
possible.
If you would like to register for this workshop, click here
for the Registration Page.