Bats and Banter

Name: Bats and Banter - Session 1
Start: 2022-01-18T02:00:00Z
End: 2022-03-12T01:00:00Z
Location: Parramatta Park

Robin Moon

Robin Moon

Robin Moon

1 on 1 Private Wildlife workshop photographing the Flying Foxes of Sydney

About the event

The Flying Foxes of Parramatta Park are devilishly difficult to photograph. When the summer days are very hot they will exhibit survival behaviour and fly down to the water to cool their bellies and take a drink in the late afternoon. They are very tiny, very fast ,and the dusk light in forest surrounds creates challenges with the lighting. If you wish to push your camera skills to a higher level the results can be extremely rewarding with some expert advice. Be prepared to get out of your comfort zone and learn how to adapt your camera to the environmental needs. They are very exciting to chase!

Techniques covered

Wildlife settings
Low light settings
Shooting for speed and distance

What to bring

Camera with fast SD card
Zoom lens - 200mm will be a little short so the longer the better - if you are shooting on a Sony camera talk to me about borrowing a long lens for this shoot.
Shoes stepping in water and sand
A sense of fun!

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

I don't have a camera/lens. Will I be able to borrow one?

i can arrange a zoom lens for your Sony camera

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

we are sitting on grass or standing against a weir. Shoes need to be practical.

Is there any parking available?

yes, lots

What is included in this package?

expert tuition.

Is there a minimum number of attendees required for this event to go ahead? If so, what is the cutoff date?

Best results are 1 on 1 or. 1 on 2 - you will be learning lots in this shoot.

I have more questions. Can I contact the host?

yes, certainly

Is there anything else I should know about the event?

The bats exhibit this belly dipping behaviour when the temperatures are very hot. This is a summer event only and should be booked a few days prior when we know the weather. Should the bats not fly I will repeat your workshop at no extra cost, although i have not yet had this happen.

Intermediate Action / sport Nature / wildlife

Session 1 - Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 12 Mar 2022, 1:00AM (Closed)

Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 12 Mar 2022, 1:00AM

Intermediate

~~A$150 per/person~~

18 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
from 3pm onwards - weather dependent - hot days only.

Session 2 - Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM (Closed)

Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM

Intermediate

~~A$150 per/person~~

18 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
from 3pm onwards - weather dependent - hot days only.

Session 3 - Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM (Closed)

Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM

Intermediate

A$150 per/person

18 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
from 3pm onwards - weather dependent - hot days only.

Session 4 - Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM (Closed)

Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM

Intermediate

A$150 per/person

18 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
from 3pm onwards - weather dependent - hot days only.

Session 5 - Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM (Closed)

Tue 18 Jan 2022, 2:00AM - Sat 5 Mar 2022, 5:00AM

Intermediate

A$150 per/person

18 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
from 3pm onwards - weather dependent - hot days only.

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Advocate

Robin Moon

I'm a Sydney based award-winning photographer specialising in Wildlife, Landscape + Drone photography and was awarded the APP Nature and Wildlife Photographer o...

An incredibly uplifting experience...well organised and hosted, with informative emails leading up to the event. Well done Robin! Let’s do it again!!”

Suzanne Nelson, RUNNING OF THE HORSES - Glenworth Valley