Workshop
Nikon Photography & Birdwatching Workshop 2010Friday, May 7, 2010
Nikon Photography Birdwatching Workshop

7th to 9th May 2010, Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Malaysia,
In conjunction with Sabah Fest 2010.

7th May 2010 (Friday)
The first session of the workshop saw the participants engaged by Mr Cede Prudente on Nature Photography. Cede’s lively presentation together with his mesmerizing images and moving videos of nature and widelife of Sabah had the participants’ full attention.
The participants were then split into two groups. The photography group w as taken on a guided photography walk in the Park area, with the speakers mentoring them and giving hands on tutoring on photographic technique on site. The Birding group was taken for a guided bird walk along the well laid trails of the Park.
Mr Kelvin Chan spoke on Travel Photography, he elaborated on the choice of subjects, composition, lighting and lenses to use under each circumstance. He also showcased his excellent collection of images from his vast travel and commercial assignments t o the participants


Photo : Raymond Low

Photo : jollence Lee

                                                                             Ashy Drongo

Photo : Cede Prudente                                                                                        Chestnut-crested Yuhina

Photo : Cede Prudente                                                                                        Chestnut-crested Yuhina

8th May 2010 (Saturday)
After the 6 a.m. breakfast, participants were again split into 2 groups, however, the photography group was further divided into a bird photography group, the groups were than led by the various speakers to photography and bird watching field trip.
Mr John Kong presented a talk on Discovering A World Of Subject With Nikon Lenses after the field trip. He elaborated in depth on the available Nikon camera bodies and lenses and how to utilize them in real life photography assignments. His presentation included breathtaking images taken with the assortment of  lenses.

Miss C S Ling, a young lady from Singapore spoke on Nature and Wildife Photography from her perspective. She has travelled to northern Japan and remote China to make thought provoking images of nature and wildlife. Being a lady, she shared with the lady participants on the challenges of being a lady nature photographer.
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Mr T S Wong than spoke on Birds of Borneo, he briefed the participants on the number of species and endemics birds of Borneo, bird migrations and ethics to be observed in bird photography. He also shared beautiful images of wild birds of Borneo taken by him.

After the talks, the photography group led by various speakers went to Kundasang market to do hands on photography of  people, landscape and travel. The birding groups was stranded at the conference venue due to the thick mist.">
Photo Review was carried out after dinner, participants shared images captured during the field trips with other participants with critiques, comments and encouragements from the speakers.

Photo : Raymond Low

Photo : Raymond Low

Photo : Raymond Low

Photo : Cede Prudente                                                                   Chestnut-hooded Laughing-thrush

Photo : Cede Prudente                                                                                                       Mount kInabalu


Exhibition at Kinabalu park

9th May 2010 (Sunday)
At 5.00 am the photography group was taken by the various speakers to photograph the spectacular sunrise over Kinabalu. The birding group was led by the Tengku  Adlin to walk in the Park area.
Jason Bugay Reyes  spoke on Birdwatching and Digiscoping after breakfast, he elaborated in depth on the working of the Nikon Binoculars and Fieldscopes.  He also demonstrated the Nikon system of Digiscoping where you can achieve 1300mm focal length without breaking your bank and back. Images taken by Jason using the Digiscoping set-up were also displayed.
Tengku Adlin later witnessed the signing of the MOU by the donors of photographs for the benefit of Sabah Cheshire Home. The prints will be for sale all over Sabah with the proceeds donated to Sabah Cheshire Home.

Closing Ceremony by Tengku Adlin representing Datuk Masidi Manjun, Minister of Tourism, Sabah. 


 Participants, Speakers, Guests with Tengku Adlin


Thank you to TSWong for the write-up and contributing Photographers

Nikon Photography & Birding Workshop 2010 with Sandakan FotoThursday, April 15, 2010Nikon Photography / Birding Workshop with Sandakan Foto

Venue : Kinabalu National Park, Sabah

Date : 7th - 9th May 2010

Registration Fee : RM 200 and limited to 70 participants only (Open for Public)

Closing Date : 20th April 2010


SANDAKAN FOTO is pleased to invite Sandakan Foto's loyal customers who purchased Nikon products to participate in this workshop.
Registration fee includes meals and workshop.
Accommodation is not included.

For registration, please contact Irene Chong at 0198137189 or email at ireneccm@gmail.com

and download this form at http://sandakanfoto.bravehost.com/Workshop%20Registration%202010.pdf


Workshop Speakers :
Mr. Cede Prudente - Wildlife Photographers (Sandakan)
Mr. Kelvin Chan - Studio Director / Photographer (Kuala Lumpur)
Mr. John Kong - Commercial Photographer (Kota Kinabalu)
Ms. CS Ling - Nature / Wildlife Photographer (Singapore)
Mr. Jason Bugay Reyes - Bird Guide / Digiscoper (Kota Kinabalu)
Mr. TS Wong - Bird Photographer (Tawau)


NOTES :
  • Purchase any Nikon binocular or cameras above RM 1000 and get RM 100 discount from the workshop.
  • Purchase Nikon Fieldscope and attend the workshop for FREE !
  • Offers valid from 1st March - 20th April 2010.
  • Participants are required to arrange their own accommodation and transportation to the venue.
  • You may contact Rowena (089-235525) or email at rowena@barefootsukau.com on your choice of the following recommended hotels / resorts:
  1. Fairy Garden
  2. Kinabalu Rose Cabin
  3. D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge


ITINERARY - Photography / Bird Watching Workshop

07 May 2010 (Friday)
13:00            Arrival of Participants / Registration
14:00            Workshop Briefing (ST Tee)
14:30            1st Session - Travel Photography (Kevin Chan)
16:00            Tea Break
16:30            Outdoor Photography (led by various groups)
19:00            Dinner (BBQ)
20:00            Nature / Wide Life Photogrpahy - presented by CS Ling
22:00            End Day 1

08 May 2010 (Saturday)
06:30            Breakfast
07:30            Outdoor Photography led by various speakers / groups
10:30            Tea Break
11:00            2nd Session - Discover A World of Subjects with Nikon Lenses (John Kong)
12:30            Lunch
13:30            3rd Session - Nature Photography (Cede Prudente)
14:30            4th Session - Birds of Borneo (TS Wong)
15:30            Tea Break
16:00            Outdoor Photography led by various speakers / groups
19:00            Dinner and Free & Easy
20:00            Photo Review of Session 1, 2, 3, & 4
                     (Kelvin Chan, John Kong & Cede Prudente & TS Wong)
22:00            End Day2

09 May 2010 (Sunday)
06:30            Breakfast
07:30            Outdoor Photography led by various speakers / groups
09:30            Tea Break
10:00            Bird Watching / Digiscoping - presented by Jason Reyes
11:00            Informal Q & A with all speakers / Roadshow
12:30            Lunch
13:30            Check-Out
14:00            End DayBorneo Bird FestivalFriday, September 11, 2009



Date : 10th - 15th October 2009
Venue : RDC Sepilok, Sandakan