NOTICE: This field trip is now Wait List only. You know the proverbial “early bird”.

Welcome to an exciting opportunity for macro photography!

Not only will we be able to photograph parts of Irwin’s cactus and succulent collection, but Irwin will be talking with us about focus stacking.

All images © Irwin Lightstone. Used with permission.

Cost:

There is no cost to this event other than being a paid member of the Heard Nature Photographers.

Lunch:

Lunch plans will be announced at a later date for those who choose to participate (pending Covid conditions).

INTERESTING TIDBITS:

Irwin is a long-time member of the Heard Nature Photographers who is well known for his focus-stacking expertise. He describes himself as “a serious photographer of cacti and succulents and has a large collection of photographs, primarily macro.” He is President of the North Texas Cactus & Succulent Society.

A selection of articles by Irwin Lightstone:

• A Baker's Dozen: 12 Hints for Better Digital Photography

• Succulent Abstracts and Absurdities

• Taming Reflections and Glare with a Polarizing Filter

• 4 Hand-Held Digital Closeups Looking Sharp

• Succulent Closeups in Focus

• A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT:

• Tripod/monopod, Macro lens if you have one.

• Bottled water or cold drink.

• Please bring a folding lawn chair and if you have one, a “TV Tray” – and yes, some of us remember what these are!

• If you have a card table that you are willing to bring, please let Jackie know. These will make it easier for photographers to work one-per-side rather than being side-by-side.

Please go to our website to sign up for this field trip! Final details will be sent to registrants a few days before the event.