On Photo Safari with Joe DiMaggio: A Photowalking Day at the Bronx Zoo

Course Description

If you thrill at the thought of going on a photo safari to far away places such as Botswana to see a lion in the wild less than 30 feet from you, or you dream of being in Kruger National Park in South Africa facing a charging elephant, or tracking a man-eating, 17-foot long saltwater crocodile in Australia, or view the amazing sight of the magnificent tigers in Siberia, but you realize that packing up your photo gear and traveling to multiple continents while paying tens of thousands of dollars is not on your immediate agenda. As Joe DiMaggio tells it, ‘that’s a little over the top for most of us’, and right here in New York City, we have the Bronx Zoo, a world-class destination that features a wide selection of wild habitats from around the globe, the perfect place for an exciting photo safari that’s well within reach.

For Joe, The Bronx Zoo is the world’s greatest zoo, where you will have a better chance at getting a range of amazing wildlife photographs--all in one place-- and spend an incredible day filled with adventures. With so many animals (over 4,000 on 265 acres) and cutting-edge exhibits displaying incredible diversity, from the sea lions and seals, to the gorillas, wild dogs, giraffes, and the lions and tigers and bears-- oh my! -- your Photowalking day at the Bronx Zoo will be sure to be a memorable one.

Requirements

Equipment: You want to go as light as possible and less is more. Bring your camera with a range of lenses, and if you have them, now is the time to break out your long glass: 70mm-200mm, 70mm-300mm, 300mm’s, 400mm’s and extenders. Be sure to bring more memory cards or film than you think you will use, as well as extra batteries, a cleaning cloth, possibly some filters and a strobe. Feel free to carry along a lightweight tri-pod—monopods are highly recommended for long glass.

Clothing: Dress casually and comfortably with good walking shoes. We will mainly be outdoors so bring appropriate clothing for the weather.

Level: All levels, from Photo Enthusiasts to Aspiring Pro. Click Here to go to the Adorama Website to sign up!

QUESTIONS For more information please send questions to Dylan at Dylan@DiMaggio-Kalish.com.