Are you passionate about nature and photography? The naturalist photography course is for you! The aim of this course is twofold: to work on photographic technique and to develop your knowledge of flora and fauna. You'll be accompanied by passionate wildlife photographers who'll guide you from the first steps of your camera to the composition of your photographs. This course is an opportunity to develop your naturalist skills so you can identify the species (plants and animals) you may come across on your walks.
In photography you learn to
- Master your equipment and the principles of photography.
- The 3 basic parameters and their implications: ISO, aperture, speed
- The different automatic modes
- Macro entomology
- Macro Botany
- Shooting birds in flight
- Setting up a blind
- Landscapes, including at night
In ornithology you learn to
- Recognize the main common birds
- Locate the main common birds in their environment
- Learn more about the ecology of these birds
Entomology training consists of
- Understand and describe insect morphology
- Know and be able to identify insect orders and some of their interesting features for photography.
- Know and identify classic butterfly families and species
In Botany you are initiated
- Understanding plant structures and growth patterns
- Morphological analysis of plants
- A Identification of plant families based on morphological characteristics
- Recognizing the main plant families
Certification exam
Our partner is offering those who wish to do so, the opportunity to take a certification exam for naturalist skills in the fields of ornithology, botany and entomology. This certification, by level and by naturalist discipline, will lead to the award of a "certificate of naturalist skills" as well as an "Open Badge" detailing the associated bodies of knowledge and skills. These certificates will enable you to attest to your naturalist knowledge and technical skills acquired during these training courses.
- Price: €1043 - €355 after tax deduction
- June 10 to 14, 2024
Tax deduction *
The NGO partner Objectif Sciences international is recognized for the quality, usefulness, solidarity and educational nature of its stays and training courses dedicated to achieving the goals of sustainable development. The NGO operates on the donation-action principle. A person makes a donation and participates in an NGO action. Note that the person making the donation may be different from the person taking the action. As such, the cost of the training or scientific stay is tax-deductible up to 66% in France.
The wildlife photography course takes place in the Champsaur valley on the edge of the Ecrins National Park (Fr - Hautes-Alpes). You are supervised by animal photography enthusiasts and naturalist instructors.
It is open to people aged 18 and over.
The NGO partner
Partner NGO Objectif Sciences international has Special Consultative Status with the UN (ECOSOC) and is a member of the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition. Specializing in scientific trips, science and participatory research, the NGO believes that education is the driving force behind the Sustainable Development Goals. It offers a range of participatory science trips for adults and minors. All OSI programs here
