{"id":695,"date":"2012-08-20T11:47:54","date_gmt":"2012-08-20T15:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/blogs\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=695"},"modified":"2012-08-20T11:47:54","modified_gmt":"2012-08-20T15:47:54","slug":"nature-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/nature-photography-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature Photography Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Whether you\u2019ve been taking photographs for years or recently picked up a camera, one fact remains the same: nature photography is a wonderful way to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Not sure how to capture that perfect shot? Get started with these Top 5 Tips<\/a><\/strong> from Mass Audubon Camp Director and Photography Instructor Bob Speare.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget to enter the Mass Audubon Picture This Photo Contest<\/a><\/strong>. We’re\u00a0seeking photos that highlight people in nature and the beauty of Massachusetts wildlife and landscapes.<\/p>\n

Up to 18 finalists will win a $100 gift card to redeem at a Mass Audubon shop or a wildlife sanctuary. One grand prize winner will be awarded a $250 gift card, in addition to being featured in\u00a0Connections<\/em>, our member newsletter.\u00a0The deadline to enter is September 30!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the contest began in April, we’ve received some amazing photographs and each month we’ve been highlighting some on our Facebook page<\/a><\/strong>. Check them out and stay tuned during the first week of September to help select the August Facebook favorite!<\/p>\n

Photo\u00a0\u00a9 John Hallinan, a 2011 Photo Contest Honorable Mention<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve been taking photographs for years or recently picked up a camera, one fact remains the same: nature photography is a wonderful way to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors. Not sure how to capture that perfect shot? Get started with these Top 5 Tips from Mass Audubon Camp Director and Photography Instructor Bob Speare. 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