Rescheduled for Feb. 29.

How to photograph eagles in Northwest Arkansas at Hobbs State Park

Where: Hobbs State Park
When: Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM at Hobbs SP visitor center, includes boat ride at 3 PM at Rocky Branch Marina
Cost: $10 plus tax for the boat ride portion

Pre-registration is required, please call Hobbs State Park at 479-789-5000 to register.

Are you interested in photographing the eagles that congregate in NW Arkansas during the winter months? This class will provide discussion and tips on the equipment and technique needed to start capturing these magnificent birds during the winter months as they migrate and can be easily photographed in many locations in and around NWA.

During the second hour, we will move to the Rocky Branch Marina to get on the Hobbs Eagle Cruise boat for an afternoon tour on Beaver Lake to attempt to find some eagles in nature.

Please come prepared with photo equipment, longer lenses are useful to get extra reach, but not required. Monopods for supporting longer lenses are permitted.
Appropriate winter clothing to endure being out on the lake in an open boat also make the trip more enjoyable. Spaces are limited due to the numbers that we can accommodate on the boat portion so don't delay in calling to register.

Come out and enjoy the Holiday lights on the downtown square in Fayetteville. We will meet in front of the Bank of Fayetteville at 6 PM for a quick discussion of photo tips for photographing holiday lights. Bright lights and dark surroundings make for challenging conditions to get good exposures. We’ll discuss some starting points for proper exposures, and tips for hopefully improving your holiday photos. You will then be free to wander and take photos for as long as you like, ask questions, seek input from others in the group so you can get the shots you desire. ( The Bank of Fayetteville in on the northwest corner of the square).  We can shoot for about a hour and then anyone who wants to meet up at Tim’s Pizza is welcome to join for food and drinks.  Tim’s Pizza is at 1813 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703.

Fall foliage walk at Hobbs State Park
Van Winkle Hollow Trailhead
Saturday, November 2, 2019, 7:30 AM

It’s time to get out and enjoy the fall colors and cooler air at one of the gems of NWA.  Bring your cameras and tripods out to Hobbs State Park Van Winkle Hollow trail for an early morning of fall colors.  The historic Van Winkle homestead and sawmill located in a ravine between Hwy 12 and Beaver Lake gives a glimpse of what this area looked like over a century ago.  Hobbs State Park interpreter Steve Chyrchel will be on hand to give a quick overview of the history of the Van Winkle family and their impact on the development of NWA before we get started.

Historically we have found deer and other wildlife, lots of fall scenery, and a beautiful sunrise reflecting off the lake and bluffs covered with fall colors.   

We will meet in the parking lot at the Van Winkle trailhead on the North side of Hwy 12, just west of the Hobbs Visitor Center.  

Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/nmxDRvV3Sso

Bedford’s Big Shoot 2019

Location: Devil’s Den State Park

Date: Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2

Sponsored by Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fuji

Experience an autumn weekend adventure, free with park campsite charges only. Camp out at Devil’s Den State Park, attend workshops and photowalks, and shoot in an epic photo contest with over $1500 in prizes! Loaner gear will be on hand during the event.

For more information see: https://www.bedfords.com/bigshoot19