WrenFest in the City of Melbourne


Practical Philosophies




The Photography Blog

Photographic Field Guides
Careers and Ideas
Good Gear
Inspiring Journeys


November 2021

LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3
1/250th @ f/6.3
ISO 200
Lumix DC-G9

50


WrenFest in the City of Melbourne
November is #WrenFest in the City of Melbourne, an event to help researchers attract support for identifying and submitting sightings of the Superb Fairy-wren in our urban parklands. I'll be running an online photography presentation that is open to anyone who wants to learn a little about birds and cameras, plus a photo walk for those living here in Melbourne.



The Photography Blog




I live in the heart of Melbourne CBD, literally 100m from Flinders Street Station. One of the joys of living here are the excellent nearby parklands and a chance to see so many bird species so close to the city. In the case of the cockatoos, they're often right inside the city laneways!

The City of Melbourne is holding a special event in November to help educate people on the Superb Fairy-wrens, and get citizens involved in collecting data on sightings. They're running guided walks with naturalists, and have some special weekend events to help young children get acquainted with the birds too.

I'll be running two events as part of #WrenFest. On the evening of Nov 18 at 6:30pm I will walk through a presentation on getting started with bird photography. It's more about birds than cameras, but it'll be open for discussion if you have more detailed questions at the end. I'll also be doing a photo walk on Nov 27 at 8am for locals who want to join me in Royal park to meet some of our feathered friends.

Drop me a line if you want to know more. These events are free and the photography 101 talk can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home! If you want to join in from far away time zones, maybe drop me an email so I can hook you up with a Google invite that will ensure you have the correct local time :)

There's some very nice naturalists behind all this stuff who care a lot about the fauna and flora in our parks, so join in the event and find out a little more about their work and how you can contribute to keeping a nurturing eye on the wrens!

Booking details are available here:
https://trybooking.com/eventlist/wrenfest

This is the WrenFest page on the City of Melbourne website:
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/superb-city-wrenfest









(Royal Park, Melbourne)


Please Share Your Thoughts



This feature was last updated on Thursday 17th November 2022

Copyright: All images and words on this web site are copyrighted and may not be used without permission.
Article published and written by
#1289


Related Links
  Melbourne  Practical Philosophies  WrenFest  Wrens  Superb Fairy Wrens  Bird Photography  Birds

The art of photography is not about the camera, it's about what you do with it. Change your attitude to change your photography.

Transforming Your Photography

We're talking about how photography can transform a moment, transform the subject, and even transform ourselves. With a little inspiration from Bhutan and the Himalayas we walk through a range of ideas you can focus on to move your photography forward.



The Part For The Angels

Leaving room in your photography for the imperfections and the flaws is a nice thing to do. When we strive for a perfect image, we leave little room for the magic to happen.



What Is A Photographer

When so much of our lives exist in the digital landscape, what does it mean to be a photographer these days and does it matter if your work is never finding its way into a physically printed form?



Slow It Down

Walking with a macro is nice, but only works if you adjust your pace to suit the task. Macro photography is process of exploration. Slow it down. Slow. It. Down.



4K for Minimalists

How much gear do you really need to get started with quality 4K video production? We tend to think that better video is about adding more gear, but smaller rigs and zero accessories is fast becoming the ultimate setup for engaging cinematography.



AI Is Not Your Friend

The lines between photography and digital art have never been more blurred. But what happens when you remove the role of photographer entirely?





Ewen's Photography Book



"ReIMAGINE" is now available to order online.
It's a very big and very generous book that will help you to reconnect with your creative side.


ReIMAGINE







Stay Inspired
Join Ewen's newsletter for short updates on new articles and photographic inspiration.

Thanks, you are now subscribed. Please check your inbox for a welcome email.




Computer says NO.
Please check the email address.