Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA) Meetup Group

Join Thomas Yackley at Fausett Farms Sunflowers on September 27 at 7:45AM. Bring $8 cash for admittance. The farm is projected to open on Saturday, September 20, so the sunflowers should be looking good. https://www.fausettfarmssunflowers.com/ 11336 GA-136 W, Dawsonville, GA 30534 We will meet in the parking area. We should be the first ones there at 7:45. Depending on the mood we could head to Gibbs Garden www.gibbsgardens.com on the way home for more flower photography. Entrance fee for Gibbs Garden is $25 for adults and $18 for seniors.You must be a dues-paying member to attend GNPA Field trips.

Dress for the weather. Solid shoes or hiking boots are recommended. After a rain it can be pretty sloppy.

Equipment:
For wide shots to show the vastness of the fields, use a wide lens, in the vicinity of 15-35mm.
For macro shots with and without insects, consider a macro lens or lensbaby.
To compress distant shots, or for macro work, a long lens, 100-500, or 150-600mm will do the trick.
Consider extenders or diopters for a shorter focal distance. For any lens, polarizers to cut glare from foliage can be useful but if you need speed for insects, you may wish to do without.
Tripods may also be useful.
Never underestimate the power of a cell phone camera.

Additional shots to consider:
shots that show “relationships” between flowers, backs of sunflowers, new or partially open buds, shots with dewdrops (or freshly moistened), varying focal lengths, whatever the weather provides, gold against blue sky, or through fog, or with the “softbox” of an overcast sky, groups of flowers, a focus-stack with literally thousands of flowers in focus.

Feel free to ask for assistance!

RSVP Here and then BUY TICKETS HERE: https://tybeedolphinadventure.com/purchase-tickets
1. Select Sunset Dolphin Tour
2. Select September 28
3. Click 6:00pm Sunset Dolphin Tour
4. Add Number of Adults and scroll down to make payment.

***This is a Public Tour and can fill up. Order Tickets Soon! Spouses can purchase their own ticket as well.

Location Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPbvVvrjsJbUmAZ29

Check in with your tickets at the Captain Derek's office, then meet the group just outside the office.

You must be a dues-paying member of GNPA to attend this event. Not a member? Go to www.gnpa.org to learn more about our organization and to join. We look forward to meeting you!

Photography equipment that may be useful - Zoom Lens that will zoom in for the Dolphin, yet go wider for sunset scenes.

Ticketing information- https://tybeedolphinadventure.com/purchase-tickets (See instructions above)

Accessibility: Call Captain Derek's office for Accessibility information: 912-658-2322

Restroom availability: Port-0-John in the parking lot, Restroom on board, and at the restaurant (see below)

Optional Food plans: Bubba Gumbo's restaurant for dinner after the dolphin tour. It is withing walking distance of Captain Derek's.

Other things to bring - sunscreen, hat, insect repellent

Group size: limited by tickets available, buy ticket soon!

GENERAL INFORMATION - PLEASE READ

Do not leave anything out in your car while on the trails. Keep any possessions in your car trunk or out of sight; do not provide temptations.
BY REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
GNPA will make every attempt to execute each trip, workshop or event as planned and as described. However, circumstances beyond GNPA’s control may arise that that affect GNPA’s ability to complete a Trip.
If a Trip is cancelled by GNPA for any reason prior to its start date, GNPA will not provide any compensation for payments made by registrants such as non-refundable hotel deposits or car rental fees or ticket fees. GNPA reserves the right to make changes to the trip including changes to the itinerary and trip leaders at its sole discretion.

PERSONAL SAFETY is of utmost importance.
Nature photography includes inherent risks which all participants must evaluate for themselves as to the safety of any activity based on their personal abilities. Be constantly aware of your surroundings and any potential hazards which could result in injury to you or others.

DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN DANGER!
By registering, you are AGREEING to the standard GNPA Warranty and

LIABILITY RELEASE:
As a condition of participation with the Georgia Nature Photographers Association [“GNPA”], I agree to release from liability and to hold harmless the GNPA and its officers, agents, employees or assigns for any injury, including illness, accident, emergency and death, and for damage to or loss of personal property, including equipment, film, and memory cards, while participating in any activities affiliated with the GNPA.

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 WARNING DISCLAIMER
Coronavirus, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a mean to prevent the spread of the virus. COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Participating in any activities affiliated with the GNPA could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. GNPA in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in any activities affiliated with the GNPA.

PHOTO RELEASE
I do hereby give the GNPA permission to use my photo and its likeness for any and all print and video purposes it deems necessary but not limited to: newsletters, brochures, instructional and promotional videos, and press releases. The GNPA will not be required to reimburse me for use of my photo or its likeness.