- Robert Pisko Field Tips from Photography Teacher Robert Pisko Take your love of photography to new highs – Southwest Alberta offers hundreds of trails, inexhaustible photographic opportunities, from easy walks and drives to demanding peak-bagging in the Rockies, all offering spectacular views and the unforeseen gifts of what Alberta Southwest offers. - Robert Pisko And of course wildlife viewing and photography is as easy as – well, being there at the right time. Fortunately that’s not too hard around here. Be certain, though, to remember that it’s not Disneyland – they are wild, powerful, and can be very dangerous if approached indiscreetly. The first rule of wildlife photography is common sense. Second rule – use a long lens! - Robert Pisko And of course there’s the not-so-wild life too, that gives the photographer who is willing an opportunity to make the ordinary extraordinary. Opportunities for beautiful scenic photos are everywhere, all the time, in all weather. You just can’t get away from the beauty. - Robert Pisko And don’t forget to see what’s right under your feet, too – Alberta Southwest is one of the most biodiverse areas on the continent. From Calypso Orchids to Glacier Lilies to Glacier Lilies and Alberta Wild Rose, the hillsides are carpeted with wildflowers late into the season. - Robert Pisko Alberta Southwest is close – a couple of hours from Calgary, Medicine Hat, Montana. So, pack your photo gear – including, of course spare batteries and a charger, lots (and lots) of memory cards, a chunk of white cardboard (or better yet a silver crinkle foil windshield sunscreen, $2 at your local Dollarama – for bouncing daylight around), umbrella, kneepads and elbow pads (visit the thrift shop) for crawling around on the ground – wildflowers and bugs, you know). A sturdy tripod will really, really help. Got a spotting scope or binoculars? Be sure to bring them. And prepare for any and all weather. You’ll go home with the best photos you ever took. Can’t wait to meet you! - Robert Pisko

 

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