This is a complete photographic experience. You will learn about photo techniques, bird behavior, and the history of the Ramrod Ranch. You'll be blown away by the natural space just over one hour away from San Jose, California. The property has been developed for nature photography. We use photo blinds and place them next to the ponds, so with the right photographic equipment you can get frame-filled images. It is just marvelous to watch birds in their nature habitat, going about their lives, acting completely natural. To hear a group of California quail calling around your blind is music to the senses. Sometimes a few mammals will surprise us and come to drink too.

Spring time at the Ramrod Ranch is special. The Ranch is turning into one of the favorite spots for migrants to stop and refuel. Up to seven different warbler species can be photographed (Wilson warbler, Yellow warbler, MacGillivray's warbler, Black-throated Gray warbler, Townsend warbler Orange-Crowned warbler) and many other bird species, such as the blue birds, who have been nesting with consistency.

There is a maximum of 5 participants, so each will have the opportunity to receive individualized attention and instruction to ensure their photography workshop objectives are met.

Each spring it seems that the ponds are attracting more and more warblers as they remember this little oasis on their migration route. Come photograph with us in 2016.

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Workshop details for Birds at the Ramrod Ranch

Agenda What to Bring Logistics

Agenda

Agenda 1 day of guided photoshoot and reviews

Various dates in May.

Note: Itinerary and activities might change based on weather conditions

Through a combination of instruction, shooting from photography blinds and daily reviews, you will learn how to photograph the birds at Ramrod Ranch. The instruction will touch upon bird behavior, how to find and attract them, exposure (critical when you photograph small song birds), composition and much more.

Daily shoot: 7AM - 4PM
• Sunrise and Morning Photoshoots
• Lunch Break/Review/Photo critiques
• Afternoon Photoshoots

What to Bring

Upon signing up for the workshop, you’ll receive a detailed coursebook describing what to bring, recommended camera gears, booking your flight, extra activities pre or post workshop.

Camera Equipment:
- Digital or Film camera
- 300mm+ (400 to 600mm highly recommended)


Accessories:
- Tripod
- Flash with Better Beamer
- Extra Memory cards

Optional Items:
- Extension tubes
- Gimbal head
- Comfortable folding chair
- Knee pads


Clothing:
You will be photographing from a blind where temperature is fluctuating from cold in the early morning to warm during the day. We recommend layered clothing.

Food:
- Lunch, Snacks, and Drinks - NOTE: There is no restaurant near the Ramrod Ranch

For daily reviews:
- Laptop (with editing software, eg. Photoshop, Lightroom).

Logistics

This workshop includes:
- 1 days of photoshoots and review
- Instruction on how to make images that stand out


Image review (Bring 5 images to the workshop), get pointers on your previous work

Transportation:
If you are interested in carpooling we will share your request with other participants.


Accommodation (not included in workshop) suggestions:
The closest accommodations are located in Soledad, CA
- Motel 8 - (831) 678-3814
- Valley Harvest Inn - (831) 678-3833


If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Oliver Klink (408-910-6701) or email oliver@incredibletravelphotos.com