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Point Reyes Workshop Sponsored by Hasselblad, Epson, SanDisk, Keeble & Shuchat and IncredibleTravelPhotos (June 10-13)

2010-05-12T22:22:00.000-07:00

For immediate Release.

Hasselblad, Keeble & Shuchat, Epson, SanDisk and IncredibleTravelPhotos are proud to announce a workshop at Point Reyes National Seashore, starting on June 10th. The workshop gives each participant an opportunity to photograph with Hasselblad H4 and a full set of lenses. Learn, shoot, and postprocess your images with the camera that capture the mood and details of Point Reyes magical place.
At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a gift bag sponsored by Hasselblad, Keeble & Shuchat, Epson, and SanDisk ... AND a 30"x40" print.

Don't delay your registration as space is limited to 10 participants.

Workshop Dates: June 10th - 13th
Location: Point Reyes National Seashore
Featuring: Each participant will receive a H4D and a full set of lenses to use during the workshop
Registration: Click Here

The Point Reyes nature, landscape and wildlife are a treat for the eyes. We’ll photograph rolling hills, thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands, expansive sand beaches, open grasslands, forested ridges, and various roaming and flying wildlife. Embark in a once in a life time adventure equipped with the camera that will capture the mood and details of this magical place. Each participant will receive a Hasselblad H4D to use during the workshop.

Registration

National Geographic pick "Holding Hands" as Best Wall Paper of 2009

2010-03-14T23:15:00.000-07:00

Getting recognition on National Geographic for the "Holding Hands" image was pretty exciting. The image was selected as Best Wall Paper for 2009. So, feel free to download it for your desktop wall paper ;-)

Holding Hands - Best Wall Paper 2009 - National Geographic

How did "Holding Hands" come together:

The scene was photographed in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. I have been photographing at this location for the past 5 years (and take people on workshop to this location).

Grizzly bears are North America's second largest land carnivore, after the polar bear. In the Alaskan Peninsula grizzly bears may approach or just exceed 680 kg (1,500 lb). The females are on average 38% smaller, at about 115-160 kg (250-350 lb). 6 months old cubs (like the one photographed) weight about 55 kg (120 lbs) On average, grizzly bears stand about 1 metre (3.3 ft) at the shoulder when on all fours and 2 metres (6.6 ft) on their hind legs, but males often stand 2.4 metres (7.9 ft) or more on their hind legs.

The grizzly's coloring ranges widely depending on geographic areas, from white to almost black, and all shades in between. The grizzly also has a large hump over the shoulders, which is a muscle mass used to power the forelimbs in digging. This muscle is commonly used to dig for their various vegetative food sources. The hind legs are more powerful, however. The muscles in the lower legs provide enough strength for the bear to stand up and even walk short distances on its hind legs, giving it a better view of its surroundings. The head is large and round with a concave, disk-shaped, facial profile. In spite of their massive size, these bears can run at speeds of up to 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph). However, they are slower running downhill than uphill because of the large hump of muscle over the shoulders.

The two cubs were being chased by a male, as the sow was fishing. After running away, they both stood up, touching paws for a few seconds, to see if the big male was still chasing them. The image was photographed with a 500mm /f4 lens putting the cubs about 50 yards away.
As a photographer, I had to make a quick decision on what to focus on. There were a lot of activities happening simultaneously: the sow had just caught a fish, the big male was running full speed towards the cubs and sow, the two cubs were anxiously waiting to be fed, and then the cubs got scared and run away from all these activities.

I did pick the cubs, as it was a continuation of my intent to photograph their interactions over the course of the week. Then, it was a matter of not being distracted by "other shots".

As I mention during our workshops, start focusing on a concept vs. just an image. Empty your mind of images and fill it with concepts. Focus on the emotional response you would like to elicit in the viewer (More of this photography tips are taught during our One Lens One Camera workshop).

Good luck with your photography ...

Two Images Nominated for the 5th Annual Black and White Spider Awards

2010-02-15T07:47:00.000-08:00

Feb 14, 2010

I am proud to share with you that two of my images got nominated for the Black and White 5th Annual Spider Awards. These images were made following a workflow (detailed below) which helps me produce them in ways that I always wanted to try but never dared in the past.

Black and White Spider Awards is the leading international award honoring black and white photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers in a prestigious annual competition and globally webcast event, reaching photo fans in over 154 countries. With a collective Judging Panel of the world's most recognized experts from SOTHEBY'S, TATE, MAGNUM PHOTOS, FRATELLI ALINARI, ARMORY SHOW, HAMILTONS of London and more, the awards are the industry's most authoritative and important photographic event for black and white and mono art.

How it all came together:

Repeat trip to the same location. Mine my subject

Visualize my next photoshoot. Not an image but a concept

Get inspired by the masters and create my own vision

Think "sideway". Push the limit of my technical and creative knowledge

Be efficient when reviewing my images in the field

Pre-postprocessing in the field - "Sketching"

Backup all my data before returning home

When home, review and enhance my "Sketching"

Print and "live" with my images for a while

Select final images and refine the post processing to realize master versions

Further refine my prints

Output my images as print and other medium format

Backup, archive, and store my master images

To learn more about my process/workflow go to http://incredibletravelphotos.smugmug.com/Workshops

Photography Extravaganza: January 16, 2010 - One Day Event

2009-12-27T17:52:00.000-08:00

It is a One day of Photography enjoyment with hands-on, show & tell, and personal sessions.

You will have the opportunities to learn and practice the latest tips with bird photography at a local park, get close up shots of wildlife at a Nature Center, walk the One Earth - One People gallery exhibit with the curator, have your prints reviewed, and much more!

To guaranty your seat, register at www.oliverklinkphotography.com.

My First Book Release: Artan's Day: A Little Bear in a Big World

2009-07-10T06:29:00.000-07:00

Join Oliver Klink at ModernBook for his book release and signing party.

Date: Friday, July 17th
Time: 7-10PM
Location: ModernBook, 494 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA

Artan's Day: A Little Bear in a Big World is a master combination of fine art prints and a captivating children story.

A spunky little grizzly, Artan, enjoys a long summer's day in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

He tries clamming, dreams of growing up and catching salmon, enjoys a tasty fish, faces danger, runs from a big bear with his sister, and reunites with Mom.

The photos are real and so is the story, pretty much.

Hardcover (8"x10")
62 pages
Special signed edition, with includes a 8x10 fine art prints of your choice
Price: $90

Additional Information

Book purchase

Guide to Better Pictures - Seminar at Keeble & Shuchat by Oliver Klink - June 7, 2009 (1PM - 4PM)

2009-05-01T00:43:00.000-07:00

Call: 650-327-8996 to register and reserve your space (SKU: 4365 - Fee: $49,95).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND at Keeble Classes and Workshops

In this seminar you will learn new photographic skills, and fine tune existing ones you already have to produce first class wildlife images.

Techniques to capture wildlife in their natural settings
- Tracking
- Creatively take advantage of aperture and shutter speeds
- Optimize the background
- What can your equipment do for you

Produce First Class Wildlife images
- Quality of light
- Know what is possible in the digital darkroom to affect how you shoot in the field

Wildlife Photography Projects
- How to attract birds, mammals, and more
- Viewing your subject from different perspective
- Rejuvenate creativity

In addition to the learning experience, you will take away links to Reference material (books, mailing lists, photo contests) and Photo shoot locations (Hot spots in the Bay Area (when, where), “Hidden gems’’ (locations, when, where).

Call: 650-327-8996 to register and reserve your space (SKU: 4365 - Fee: $49,95).

Snowy Owl wins People's Choice Award at PhotoCentral Spring Show 2009

2009-03-20T00:18:00.000-07:00

Press Release

** Oliver Klink wins People's Choice Award at PhotoCentral Spring Show 2009**

Congratulations to Oliver Klink, who wins People's Choice Award for second year at the PhotoCentral Spring Show.

Klink photographed this snowy owl at dusk near Montreal, Canada. "I am mesmorized by owls" says Klink. Exhibition is up until April 11. Make sure to visit this exciting show displaying over 150 images from 50 photographers.

To purchase the limited edition of the snowy owl, please contact PhotoCentral (510)-881-6721

For more information, http://www.photocentral.org/

Klink's work can be found at http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/

People - Wildlife Parallels

2008-12-11T22:48:00.000-08:00

Please join us at one of the free events to learn more about the parallels between people and wildlife photography.

Oliver

oliver@incredibletravelphotos.com

Bird Photography 101 Workshop - TWO NEW WEEKENDS ADDED

2008-10-30T22:57:00.000-07:00

Due to popular demand (and sold out events), two new sessions have been added to

the Bird Photography 101 Workshops.

Nov 21-23, 2008
Dec 12-14, 2008

(Bird Photography 101 workshop REGISTRATION page)

Workshop Participants Feedback:

"Oliver and Yamil are expert photographers and instructors. They find your areas of weakness and explain fixes in easy to understand terms, never overloading your abilities or level of understanding. They are enthusiastic and energetic. You can't go wrong with one of their workshops. They are tops!!!
Jean Myers
http://community.webshots.com/user/birdermom

Barbi & I had a GREAT time with you and Yamil this past weekend... thank you for an informative and helpful workshop... we both learned some new tips and had a really fun time with you and the group.
Dave & Barbi Kutilek
www.BirdingPix.com

Gosh I had such a great time with you folks on the Bird 101 Workshop. I learned so much in such a short time and am excited to try my hand a bit more at bird photography!
Cokie Lepinski
www.cokielepinski.com

Thanks again for a great workshop! I had a fun time and captured some beautiful shots of many different species of birds I've never seen before.

Paul Veilleux
http://pveilleuxnaturephoto.com/

I want you to know that I loved everything that you guys taught us. My learning curve shot way up, and I understand the strategies of shooting much better now. I went out into my garden in the afternoon and experimented with some settings and got much better results than in the past. You are both very good teachers and observers of behavior. As you can imagine, that's something that appeals to me.
I plan to take more of your workshops in the future, and I have cards that I'll give to my birding friends. Your trips look wonderful, too.
Pat Bacchetti

Oliver, it was a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed it very much. You and Yamil are excellent instructors, and I want to tell you how much I learn from listening to your critiques. You really have a gift of making people know what's good about their photos, and pointing out areas for improvement, while keeping people's dignity intact. Thanks again.
JUDI L. BAKER

Oliver: I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I really wanted to learn about exposure and how to shoot photos without depending on the fully automatic settings. I certainly got experience in that aspect. Thanks so much for sending the list of birds that we had the opportunity to photograph.
Ola Jane

People's Choice Award - PhotoCentral Spring Show 2008

2008-05-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

Press Release

** Oliver Klink wins People's Choice Award at PhotoCentral Spring Show 2008**

Oliver Klink is known for his wildlife photographs. However, it was exciting to see his breath of skills being applied to landscape photography.
His photograph, "Mesa Arch" (CanyonLand National Park) was taken on an early morning shoot in Utah. Braving the element (temperature below zero), Klink waited patiently for this 30 seconds display of the rising sun reflecting on the cliff below the arch.

Klink's work can be found at http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/

Contacts:

Oliver Klink http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/

Modernbook Gallery Exhibition - Starting on March 7

2008-02-24T14:00:00.000-08:00

For Immediate Release

February 11, 2008

18@modern: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photographers
March 7-April 3, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 2008 7-10 pm (all are welcome!)
Modernbook Gallery, 494 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Gallery Hours: 11 am to 9 pm, daily

Opening March 7th, the new exhibition at Modernbook Gallery in Palo Alto represents a notable opportunity to experience firsthand the reason photography is becoming an increasingly influential art form in the 21st century. Now in its 4th year, the show features images by 18 Bay Area photographers who don’t just look at the world, but see it, and translate their seeing into beautifully crafted photographic images. One of Palo Alto’s most popular annual art events, the opening typically draws huge crowds to meet the artists and experience the wide range of vision, style, and theme embodied in their work. Most return later with friends and family to revisit the photographs and choose pieces for their own art collections.

As the reputation of this show has grown, the competitiveness of the juried selection process has increased dramatically. The show is the culmination of Art 44 in Stanford University’s Continuing Education Program–a class in which photographers learn about the business aspects of the fine art world. Taught by Brigitte Carnochan and the owners of Modernbook Gallery (Mark Pinsukanjana and Bryan Yedinak), the students prepare for the show and also learn how to market their work.

According to Carnochan, “most of the participants in this class have full-time jobs and families but nonetheless find time to pursue their photographic passion. I started my own career in the same way. Taking a class at the end of a long day is hard work but rewarding. This year’s group has chosen especially diverse subject matter and includes something for everyone—from an early method called bromoil to traditional black and white darkroom work to digital techniques. More than a display of each artist’s advanced technical proficiency, this show emphasizes personal vision and artistic intent.”

From gritty reality to ethereal abstract conceptions, the works capture the imagination. There are wildlife series (African animals, tiny hummingbirds), landscapes (Bay Area environmental portraits, nature scenes, abstracts reminiscent of aerial views or moonscapes), trees and garden scenes (dramatic vistas, as well as intimate, macro details), and urban scenes (from barrooms and storerooms to public spaces around the world). More than anything else the work reveals insights and inspirations from the artists’ diverse life experiences–high, mid and low tech, medicine, law, business, education, and art. These enthusiastic artists offer the community an opportunity to experience and share exciting art—and perhaps even take some of it home.

Modernbook Gallery: Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, Modernbook is a gallery and bookstore offering fine art photography and elegant books about fashion, photography, design and architecture. Modernbook offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to view a carefully chosen assortment of modernist photographs and books.

Nature's Whisper and Roar: Review by the Daily Review

2008-01-25T13:56:00.000-08:00

HAYWARD — Patrons of the arts come in all shapes, sizes and species.

Not unexpectedly, homo sapiens, or humans, crowded Friday night's opening reception at PhotoCentral Gallery for "Nature's Whisper and Roar," a wildlife photography exhibit.
The guest list also included a great horned owl, turkey vulture, American kestrel and domestic dove from Fairview's Sulphur Creek Nature Center.

The birds, residents at the wildlife rehabilitation and education center, were stars in the flesh and in photos. Their high-definition pictures were included among 100 photographs of animals and birds from Alaska to Africa, and Yosemite to the hills above Hayward.
The birds were brought from an adjoining room by ones and twos, center Coordinator Wendy Winsted said, to reduce the stress level.

"They're used to crowds," Winsted explained, "but not too much (at one time)."

The work of photographers Oliver Klink of San Jose and Munir Kureshi are featured in the exhibit. Klink photographed the center's birds, and is donating proceeds from the sales of these pictures back to the center.

Klink also photographed "The Players,"11/2-year-old grizzly cubs, in Alaska last summer. For seven days, he followed the cubs and their mother to observe their behavior. He captured many images, including a playful moment depicted in the exhibit photo.

Earlier this month, Kureshi visited Monterey, where he took a picture of a mother sea otter and her pup. The mother manages to keep the pup on her belly while turning in the waters of Monterey Bay.

Kureshi learned about hummingbirds while photographing them in the Santa Cruz Mountains, as well as Arizona, in recent years. On some days, he observed more than 100 hummingbirds at a time, in areas specially planted to attract the energetic, 2-inch-long birds with iridescent feathers. "The technical challenge is to freeze their flapping wings, and capture unusual postures often undetected by the human eye," Kureshi said. He learned to distinguish the different types of hummingbirds as they hovered in midair to display territorial dominance, courtship rituals, or merely feeding.

PhotoCentral Gallery hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is at 1099 E St. "Nature's Whisper and Roar" will be exhibited through March 2. For information, visit http://www.photocentral.org, e-mail info@photocentral.org, or call 510-881-6721.

Ostrander Images - Published at Schmap

2008-01-12T07:43:00.000-08:00

check out the site (www.schmap.com) that published one of my images of the Ostrander ski hut (Yosemite National Park).

PhotoCentral - Nature's Whisper and Roar - Press Release

2008-01-06T07:54:00.000-08:00

PhotoCentral Gallery
1099 E Street, Hayward, CA 94541• 510-881-6721• info@photocentral.org

January, 2008- For immediate release

Exhibit: Nature’s Whisper and Roar: The wildlife photographs of Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi

Location PhotoCentral GalleryLower Level, Hayward Area Park and Recreation District Offices, 1099 E Street, Hayward, California

Dates: January 25, 2008 to March 2, 2008

Reception/Portfolio Viewing: Friday, January 25, 6:30-9:30 pm
Gallery Hours Monday 5 -10 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10 am -2 pm, Saturday 12-4 pm
Contact Person: Geir Jordahl, 510-881-6721

Hayward Area Recreation District’s PhotoCentral Gallery’s next exhibition features stunning photographs of animals and birds from Alaska to Africa and from Yosemite to our local backyards. Nature’s Whisper and Roar: The wildlife photographs of Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi opens on Friday, January 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This exhibition was curated by Geir and Kate Jordahl, directors of PhotoCentral, and will thrill the visitors with images of animals large and small, from hummingbirds to eagles, from the cheetahs to grizzly bears. With over 100 photographs on display, this exhibition will be one of the largest and most inspiring wildlife exhibit in the Bay area in many years.
The opening night reception will include live animals from the Sulphur Creek Nature Center as well as tips and pointers for successful animal photography by the photographers. This is an evening and an exhibition not to miss! The event is free and all are welcome. The exhibition continues through March 2, 2008.
Oliver Klink, San Jose, has a Masters in Physics engineering and an MBA in business. Klink also studied photography in college. He says, "Giving Nature the ability to speak through my camera is what inspires me." Klink travels to many parks and countries to teach workshops and photograph animals in the wild. He sites Frans Lanting and Tom Mangelsen as key inspirations to his photography. His photographic colleague, Munir Kureshi, Los Gatos, who grew up in Ahmedabad, India, is a veterinarian and brings his knowledge and concern for animals to his gentle imagery. Each photographer strives to understand and honor the animals they photograph and share this with their viewers. As Kureshi says: "Nature, from the African plains to the wilderness of Alaska, is powerful, captivating and majestic. Through my photos, I hope to share the beauty and danger that nature provides."
For this exhibit, PhotoCentral is pleased to offer two special edition prints by Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi. Prints are signed, numbered, stamped for authenticity, and can be viewed at www.IncredibleTravelPhotos.com. Contact PhotoCentral today to reserve your copy.
The PhotoCentral Gallery is located at 1099 E Street, Hayward, CA and is open Monday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 am- 2 pm and Saturdays 12 am to 4 pm. PhotoCentral offers quality artwork in its gallery and outstanding facilities for the dedicated photographic artist with classes, workshops, darkrooms and a matting facility. Expand your creativity in a supportive community! Visit PhotoCentral today. For more information, please call PhotoCentral at 510-881-6721. You can also contact us via email at info@photocentral.org or visit PhotoCentral on the web at http://www.photocentral.org where you will find information on classes, workshops and other events.

(Press Prints are available on request)

Critic's Choice: Africa meets Alaska: A Wildlife Experience

2007-11-06T23:35:00.000-08:00

By Rachel Swan - EastBayExpress - October 17-23, 2007

Rarely do we get to see the savannahs of Africa or the ice planes of Alaska without the filter of a BBC nature documentary, which usually involved a meticulous, passionless narrator, and tawdry cinematography.
But this month, photographers Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi will regale the folk of Hercules with a more subtle and captivating glimpse of the natural World. The photographer's new exhibit, Africa Meets Alaska: A Wildlife Experience combines visions of pristine nature - a flower opening like pouting lip or a cloud band at twilight, mottled with the same purples and blacks that color the bruised part of a fruit - with surreptitious shots of eagles eviscerating their prey, or two zebras catching a stolen embrace.
Defying the cheesy lyricism of a National Geographic safari, Klink and Kureshi opt for a more expressionistic, often astonishing view of the road less traveled.
Africa Meets Alaska runs through November 17 at XZiBTit Hercules Art Gallery. IBTranslateit.com - Rachel Swan.

XZIBTiT Gallery - Duo Exhibition by Oliver Klink & Munir Kureshi

2007-10-05T23:03:00.000-07:00

IT TAKES TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM EAST AND WEST TO CAPTURE NATURE’S ESSENCE IN AFRICA ANDALASKA

** OVER 60 Photographs Exhibited **

By Ihsan Bouabid

Hercules, Oct 6 – Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi met in 2004 while photographing Yosemite National Park. From then on, they traveled together several times to Alaska. They also went to many natural reserves and national monuments all across the United States.

“The natural complement of skills and personality made us team up. Munir brings his flair and the artistry of film, medium format and digital photography, where my engineering experience eases planning and post processing,” explained Oliver.

From October 6 to November 17 at XZIBTit Hercules Art Gallery, "Where Africa meets America: A wildlife experience," features some of their combined most recent photographs of nature and animals taken in East Africa and Alaska. It is their first exclusive duo presentation at an art gallery.

The 44 color photos capture moments of the daily life of the Big 5 in Africa, the lion, the leopard, the elephant, the buffalo and the rhinoceros and their counterparts in Alaska, the grizzly and the black bears, the moose, the whale and the eagle.

With themes such as love and care, hunting and eating habits, they convey the beauty of nature and wildlife at its purest.

“As far apart as the two continents are, wildlife goes through the same process of life and survival. Africa is seen as abundance of species, where Alaska is survival. The cycle of life is shortened in the latter with the season, where in Africa it is rougher with the competition,” said the photographers.

Born in Lausanne, at the edge of Swiss Alps, Oliver Klink was introduced to nature at an early age and to photography by his father when both were hiking. “I was excited when I could see the wonderful sceneries and memories. I then took on photography when in college, focusing on black and white,” recalled Oliver.

Educated in his home country, Switzerland, as well as in Germany, Canada and the United States, he holds a Masters in Physics engineering and an MBA in business. He has lived and worked in the US since the early 1990s.

Using a Canon (1d Mark III, 1d Mark IIN), his technique is to apply the discipline of film photography to digital.

“Prepare, think, and photograph,” is what Oliver teaches in his workshops the latest of which took place last month. For him, photography is a natural complement to his field of expertise, where he searches for symmetry, clean lines, and perfect composition.

“Perfect science is about simplicity. My photographs invite the viewer with their simplicity,” commented Oliver.

Among his influences in photography, he cites Frans Lanting (USA), for merging art and multimedia and Australian Peter Lik (Australia) whose photos are an expression of “nature at its best,” according to Oliver Klink

As for Munir, he was born and grew up in a very well known family in Ahmedabad, a densely populated city in the State of Gujarat, India, which was at the forefront of the Indian independence and civil disobedience movement in the early twentieth century.

It’s from Ahmadabad that in 1930, Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Salt Satyagraha by embarking from his ashram on the Dandi Salt March and Munir’s great grand father and grand father spent most of their adult life with Gandhi and accompanied him at the Salt Satyagraha.

During his childhood and youth, Munir spent all his free time with one of his father’s friend who was in charge of a local zoo. “He encouraged me to become a veterinarian and that’s exactly what I did,” he said

After earning a BS in Zoology in India, he went to the School of Forestry at the University of Florida and graduated in Natural Resources and Wildlife Management. Back to India, he went to the College of Veterinary Medicine in Bombay, before returning to the United States for an internship in New York and other studies at the University of Missouri.

“Being around animals since childhood, I started taking pictures of them and so, I developed a passion for photography,” added Munir. With animals, you have to be ready for any type of situation, you have to be creative in your technique and knowing their behavior is very important,” he pointed out.

In order to achieve this, he uses a Nikon camera because it’s a quality equipment that allows preciseness and speed.

“Animal photography is lots of fun: go out and enjoy taking pictures. At the same time respect and preserve the wildlife,” concluded Munir Kureshi. (XZIBTit/2007)

Contacts:

Oliver Klink http://www.incredibletravelphotos.com/

Munir Kureshi http://www.mkphotogallery.com/

SOLD OUT - Photography Workshop - September 22-23,2007

2007-09-05T13:03:00.000-07:00

Please join wildlife photographer Oliver Klink and Munir Kureshi to learn how to photograph hummingbirds. You will be surrounded by more than 50 hummingbirds, buzzing around feeders and natural flowers.

WORKSHOP FULL

"I never thought I would learn so much about photographing

hummingbirds in such a natural setting."

-Jim, San Francisco

Schedule:
Day 1 - Instruction/Photoshoot 2PM - 7PM
You will learn about hummingbirds, their behavior and patterns to watch for. We will have the first photoshoot session, followed by review and Q&A session.
Dinner provided

Day 2 - Photoshoot 7AM - 6PM
Hands On Practice: Stations will be set up for you to photograph the hummingbirds under different lighting, backgrounds and situations. Wrap Up, Critique & Review.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided.

SOLD OUT - Photography Workshop - September 15-16,2007

2007-08-28T08:07:00.000-07:00

WORKSHOP FULL

"The number of hummingbirds was astonishing."

-Sarah, Cupertino

Photography Workshop - August 25-26, 2007

2007-07-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

WORKSHOP FULL

"I never thought I would learn so much about photographing

hummingbirds in such a natural setting."

-Jim, San Francisco

PhotoCentral - Gallery Exhibition, May 26 - July 14, 2007

2007-05-23T23:53:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Festival Art Show, Oxnard - May 19-20, 2007

2007-05-12T16:39:00.000-07:00

Please join us in Oxnard at the Strawberry Festival

Saratoga Art Show - May 6, 2007

2007-05-02T07:15:00.000-07:00

Eagles (Haines, Alaska)

2007-04-07T07:15:00.000-07:00

During early winter, bald eagles gather in Haines, Alaska. Up to 3,000 eagles can be spotted at the Chilkat State Reserve, as they feed on spawning salmon.
The spectacle is incredible with lots of flying and feeding. However, you just need to be well prepared as temperature can deep really low (0 F).
Photographing eagles is very challenging. They are fast flyer and hard to track. The black and brown contrast makes it difficult to meter correctly. And finally, they are in the wild and unpredictable!

Enjoy the show (more pictures)

Oli & Judy.

Ostrander Ski Hut: Yosemite at its Best

2007-02-10T07:17:00.000-08:00

Winter is almost behind us. However, there is still lot of snow in the backcountry.

The Ostrander Ski Hut is located 10 miles away from Badger Pass (Yosemite NP) and is accessible either by snowshoe or skis with skins. Once again, the snow and the company were phenomenal.

Until next, travel safe. (More pictures)

Oli & Judy.

Tanzania: An Amazing Adventure!

2007-01-10T07:17:00.000-08:00

Last December, we had a chance to visit Africa. The first stop was the climb of Mt. Meru (4,650m), then a safari to the Northern Parks of Tanzania and finally an outback adventure to Southern Tanzania game reserve and national parks.

Each park visited is very unique and well worth a visit. Our true favorite was the Serengeti, with sighting of leopards at Seronera, the wildebeest migration at Ndutu and prides of lions devouring a kill at Lobo.

The eighth wonder of the world, Ngorongoro Crater, came as a close second. We spotted the last animal of the Big 5 family (Black rhino, elephant, hippo, lion and leopard).

In third place comes Ruaha National Park. Today, you can still experience the “old time” safari, with animals displaying their wild behaviors and hiding from cars and humans.

Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Selous game reserve were outstanding for viewing and photography opportunities.

If an African safari is on your future travel list, feel free to contact me for advices and trip planning. This is an experience of a life time not to be missed.

Until the next adventure, travel safe (more pictures).

Oli & Judy.

Eastern Sierra, California

2006-10-10T07:19:00.000-07:00

The California Eastern Sierras are a wonder anytime of the year, but particularly during the foliage.

The weather, even so unpredictable, will rarely dissapoint you if you are patient enough.

I experienced incredible lighting in Bishop on October 1st. 10 minutes after the sunset, the entire sky turned bright red.

It was an apocaliptic moment when the foreground started to light too.

I always thought that Galen Rowell used saturated filters to display these incredible sunsets in the Eastern Sierra.

Now, I know that it is actually real.

What a pleasant surprise ! (more pictures)

Utah National Parks: Lost in Time

2006-10-10T02:12:00.000-07:00

The national parks in Southern Utah are not to be missed. The challenge is to plan for enough time at each park.

Arches is magnificent.

Canyonland is unique and breath taking. The size and varsity of this park wet your appetite for true wilderness and discovery of new frontiers.

Bryce shines a different look every season. You think that you have seen it all, until you start to explore its multi faceted landscape.

And for the well traveled adventurer, you know that we didn't even scratch the surface of the beauty and remoteness of Southern Utah.

Enjoy the beautiful contrast of the "red brick".

Travel Safe. Oli & Judy. (more pictures)

Happy New Year 2006

2005-12-23T07:19:00.000-08:00

We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our 2006 calendar answers one of the most frequently asked question:

Where is your favorite place?

Through the 12 month calendar, we will take you to our favorite places we visited in 2005.

Enjoy and travel safe. Until next week …

Oli & Judy Klink.

Pura Vida: Where did we travel?

2005-11-22T07:19:00.000-08:00

This country has a very interesting history. They got on the map by exporting coffee, but realized that Ecotourism would benefit them long term. Today over 40% of the country is protected, fostering abundant wildlife.

The place is an animal paradise with over 51 species of hummingbirds ...

.. and many white-faced capucins.

Enjoy the adventure …. Oli & Judy

South America: Tango and Guanacos

2005-09-04T07:20:00.000-07:00

In November 2003, we spent 10 days touring Argentina and Chile. Our itenary was truly amazing, as we balanced cultural visits and incredible culinary experience in Buenos Aires.

A stop at the Iguazu falls showed us the magic of waterfalls surrounded by rain forest.

Finally 5 days hiking from hut to hut in Los Torres del Paine (Patagonia) wet our outdoor spirit.

Another adventure not to be missed. Oli & Judy. (more pictures)