Matariki Dawn Photography Shoot
251 Timber Yard Road, Leeston, Selwyn
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Join award-winning NZ landscape and astro-photographer Mike White on location to observe and photograph the Matariki star cluster as it rises in the pre-dawn sky.
Our workshop will begin on the shores of Te Waihora / Lake Ellesmere at the Lakeside Domain Reserve accessed at the end of Timber Yard Road, Leeston. Mike will be on hand to refresh participants' on night sky photographic techniques but it is highly recommended that you already be comfortable with the basics of operating your camera in manual mode. 1-1 tuition cannot be guaranteed as this is a large group workshop. Once we're all set-up and ready to go, we'll see the stars of Matariki rising above the north-eastern horizon, shortly followed by the thin sliver of a waning crescent Moon. Mike will also point out other well-known stars and constellations and provide guidance on capturing images of these celestial sights. The workshop will conclude at sunrise (approximately 8am).
Young photographers are welcome though anyone under the age of 16 will need to have an adult with them.
Main date: Friday 14 July 2023 (Matariki Public Holiday)
Back-up dates: Saturday 15 July or Sunday 16 July 2023
Participants will be contacted by email before 10pm Thursday 13 July to advise of any changes or postponement due to weather.
Equipment required: warm clothing including jacket and windproof layers, DSLR or mirrorless camera*, fast lens, tripod, memory card, spare battery, headlight with red setting, personal first aid kit with any medications you might need. You might also like to bring a pre-breakfast snack or thermos with a hot beverage to enjoy while shooting.
*if you have a smartphone with manual exposure settings/astro mode then you might be able to capture images also.
Limited to 20 tickets.
Supported by the Creative New Zealand Creative Communities Scheme.
About the Exhibition:
The 'Art of Photography' exhibition celebrates the medium of photography with an exhibition of over 60 printed works by both professional and amateur photographers from across the Selwyn District. Winning images from a public photography competition, open to all Selwyn residents, will also be printed and on display. Art lovers and photography enthusiasts are invited to come and view the exhibition and enjoy the diverse range of work from our talented local photographic community. You might also like to attend a variety of public talks and workshops hosted by Canterbury-based photographers. The exhibition runs from 13-25 July 2023 at Te Ara Atea, Rolleston Library.
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