Calendar

Oct
5
Fri
Birds of Prey: Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and Vultures of North America @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Kevin Karlson will present this visually stunning program reflecting the mood and content of Birds of Prey by Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). For more information, visit www.gcbo.org.

Oct
6
Sat
Advanced Flight and Action Photography @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer/instructor who has published many bird and nature related articles for magazines, books, and journals. He is a regular at Bird and Nature festivals in North
America, where he gives keynote presentations, workshops on bird identification, and photo instruction.

Join wildlife photographer Kevin Karlson at GCBO’s headquarters in Lake Jackson, TX as he shares basic and advanced techniques for photographing wildlife in action, and the crucial awareness of lighting principles to maximize your success. Digital photography allows us to capture flight and action images like never before. For more information, and to register, visit www.gcbo.org.

Advanced Flight Photography Workshop with Kevin Karlson @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Kevin Karlson as he teaches the tips and tricks of photographing wildlife in motion. Kevin’s photography workshops will be held on Oct. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For the workshop itinerary and other details, view the workshop description at gcbo.org.

Cost:

$80 for Saturday (Limited to 40 participants) at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
$80 for Sunday (Limited to 20 participants) at the Smith Point Hawk Watch
$140 for Saturday/Sunday combination

Please call GCBO at 979-480-0999 to reserve your spot and make payment.

Advanced Flight Photography Workshop with Kevin Karlson @ GCBO Smith Point Hawk Watch
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Kevin Karlson as he teaches the tips and tricks of photographing wildlife in motion. Kevin’s photography workshops will be held on Oct. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For the workshop itinerary and other details, view the workshop description at gcbo.org.

Cost:

$80 for Saturday (Limited to 40 participants) at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
$80 for Sunday (Limited to 20 participants) at the Smith Point Hawk Watch
$140 for Saturday/Sunday combination

Please call GCBO at 979-480-0999 to reserve your spot and make payment.

Oct
7
Sun
Advanced Flight and Action Photography @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer/instructor who has published many bird and nature related articles for magazines, books, and journals. He is a regular at Bird and Nature festivals in North
America, where he gives keynote presentations, workshops on bird identification, and photo instruction.

Join wildlife photographer Kevin Karlson at GCBO’s headquarters in Lake Jackson, TX as he shares basic and advanced techniques for photographing wildlife in action, and the crucial awareness of lighting principles to maximize your success. Digital photography allows us to capture flight and action images like never before. For more information, and to register, visit www.gcbo.org.

Nov
21
Wed
Sierra Club Meeting: How to Take Better Photos @ Clear Lake Park - Meeting room
Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

This meeting of the Bay Area Sierra Club will feature a slideshow that will help you take more interesting photos of all of your holiday guests, of all of the flowers you receive, etc. Local Member Peter Bowman will teach four techniques that he learned from his famous Vietnamese teacher Do Anh Tuan.

At the end of the lesson, attendees themselves get a chance to identify these four techniques in photos which Peter will show without comment.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for social hour.

Jan
3
Thu
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
Jan 3 @ 8:00 am – Mar 31 @ 3:09 pm

Thank you for your interest in the “All aboard! There’s a place for you in the maritime community!” Art Contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of the American States (CIP-OAS).  We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the Americas (North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean).  Students living outside the Americas are welcome to apply, provided they have one or more parents on active duty with the U. S. Coast Guard.  Submissions will be accepted from January 2, 2019 – March 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. (En Español:  www.namepa.net/concurso-de-arte)

Students are asked to submit an original poster that creatively depicts ways to embrace diversity and inclusion in the maritime community and highlight the broad range of opportunities the industry has to offer. The theme reflects the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2019 World Maritime Day Theme. Students should submit an original artwork that based on the contest theme description below:

Seaborn transportation is one of the oldest industries—and the most exciting!  More than 90% of the world’s goods and energy travel by ship!  The diversity of opportunities in the maritime industry is as diverse as the ocean itself. Seafaring is an exciting career that allows you to travel the world and absorb different cultures. You can also become a successful member of the marine industry without ever getting your feet wet! An opportunity to be a maritime lawyer, accountant, engineer, medical professional, or scientist, could be in your future!

The marine industry is evolving. Now, more than ever, there are technical training and education programs available to people of all backgrounds to ensure a rewarding career in the maritime sector. Today, many people are finding more opportunities in leadership, administrative, and decision-making roles in addition to seafaring jobs.

Successful members of the marine industry can come from any educational, geographic, or cultural background. Can you think of a way to embrace diversity in the marine industry, either on a ship or in a shore-side role? Or, if you’ve ever thought about pursuing a career in the marine industry, can you artistically show us how? Students are asked to submit an original poster depicting creative and imaginative ideas about how to make shipping more inclusive, or how they can chart a future in the maritime industry.

Twelve finalists will receive a certificate and a calendar with the artwork from each finalist.  Two grand-prize winning artists will also receive a $100 cash prize and a U.S. Coast Guard prize package. There will be six finalists and one grand prize winner from each of the K-5 and 6-12 categories.

THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2019, WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY MAY 15, 2019. Full rules are posted below.

To enter, click the button below or go to:  https://maritimeartcontest.submittable.com/submit.

Jan
9
Wed
HANPA’s The Creation of a Raptor Center w/ Mary Anne Weber @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary headquarters library
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm

Houston Audubon Nature Photography Association (HANPA) is an informal photo club for Houston Audubon members. They hold meetings monthly, September through May, on the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary headquarters library.

Jan
27
Sun
Raptor Photo Shoot @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Hawks, falcons, owls and more await you at Houston Audubon’s Raptor Photo Shoots. You will have the opportunity to photograph Houston Audubon’s education raptors in an intimate setting at the Houston Audubon Raptor & Education Center. Whether you use a simple point and shoot or serious photography equipment, you will enjoy meeting and learning about these awesome birds. Light refreshments will be served on the deck for all to enjoy during the shoot. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Feb
6
Wed
HANPA’s Alaska w/ Randall Bacon @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary headquarters library
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm

Houston Audubon Nature Photography Association (HANPA) is an informal photo club for Houston Audubon members. They hold meetings monthly, September through May, on the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary headquarters library.