Details at a glance: Online Workshop
October 30th, 2:00pm to 4:00pm | $10
Research has consistently shown that more contact and interaction with nature are associated with better body and brain health. Bird photography definitely fits the bill (lol) here as encounters with bird are associated with better mental health (even listening to recordings of their songs, even through headphones, can alleviate negative emotions). Luckily birds are all around us, even in urban environments. Your encounters with birds can also be used to tell stories, evoke emotions, generate laughter, promote responsible bird encounters, and to encourage bird and bird area conservation. This presentation will delve into some of the storytelling aspects of birding. Studies show that people who paid attention to the joy they felt for each bird reported greater mental health benefits than those who merely counted the birds they saw.
The top 5 topics covered during this workshop:
- How to get the most out of birds? Be aware. Be patient. Be observant. Be aware.
- How to enjoy birds more? Be curious and Be present
- We can find more joy by savoring the birds we see and the songs we hear.
- Storytelling with your imagery (Bird portraits are nice, but story telling is better).
- Also, seek our “Characters” in your subjects (look for the “odd ducks”)
- Patience, Perseverance, and Preparation – learn more about your feathered friends and discover that they are not indeed “birdbrains”.
About Lisa Cuchara:
Lisa Cuchara is a photographic artist and workshop leader who loves to share her passion with others. Her photography allows her to pay attention to the details, to be mindful, and to appreciate all of the beauty and nuances of our world. Nature is just amazing, fascinating, and even soothing when we just slow down to appreciate it. Lisa is known for her photographic expertise and inspiration and for teaching both in person and online informative photography presentations.
What does Nature mean to our Ambassadors?
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
"Stop, enjoy and appreciate the song of a single bird and your life will be good".
