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Nature Smartphone Photography

 05/16/2025  |  09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  Lions Open Space

Guided Hike/Program - Mixed Ages

You too can take great nature photos with your smartphone. We will learn the basics of nature photography including framing, how to use light and how to take the best people photos. This will be an interactive learning experience as we teach each other the art of photography. We will be strolling around Lions Open Space along the beautiful Poudre River as we demonstrate our new knowledge. We will meet in the picnic area beside the parking lot. We will walk a very short distance along flat trails primarily. If the river permits we will scramble down the banks and rocks to photograph the river. This activity is rated: Easy (slow pace, paved and gravel trails with very little elevation change). Challenges: loud noises (roadway). Program is free but registration is required. Participants should bring: Smartphone with camera Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen) Wear comfortable hiking/walking shoes Water Insect repellant (optional) Snacks Clothing appropriate for the weather Backpack (to carry it all)

Minimum Participants: 5
Maximum Participants: 15

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Bill W - Naturalist

I am active Volunteer Naturalist with the City of Fort Collins. My past volunteer activities include 15 years as a Boy Scout Leader, 5 years as a Texas Master Naturalist and numerous medical activities. My wife Barbara of 55 years and I retired to Fort Collins in 2019. We enjoy our 4 dogs, hiking, bicycling and the arts. I am a retired family physician with a special interest in Access for all citizens. I enjoy photography and prairie dogs.


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Brent E - Naturalist

Born and raised in New Jersey. College in Pennsylvania, Graduate school in NJ and Indiana. I have lived in Missouri, Wisconsin, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. We moved to Colorado in 2021 and I have been a volunteer for the Fort Collins Natural Areas since 2022. I am passionate about wildlife photography and spend an average of 3 days weekly in the field pursuing my hobby.


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