Friday, Oct. 6 – Photo Workshop with Troy Bynum

Photo Workshop and Breakwater & Broadkill River Cruise (CLASS & BOAT TRIP)
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am class, followed by 2:00 – 4:30 pm boat trip
Cost: $25/person for the 10:30 am class & $70/person for the 2:00 pm boat trip (lunch on your own)
Instructor: Troy Bynum
Meeting Location: Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, located at 320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Please note: You can register for the 10:30 am photo workshop only ($25/person) or the 10:30 am photo workshop + 2:00 pm boat tour ($95/person).

Register for the 10:30 am photo workshop only ($25/person)

Register for the 10:30 am photo workshop + 2:00 pm boat tour ($95/person)

Troy Bynum is a wildlife photographer and avid birder from the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Mt. Airy, PA, and spent a lot of time exploring Wissahickon Valley Park as a kid, where his interest and love for nature began. As Troy grew, so did his admiration for nature – wildlife to be more specific.

Now, Troy spends most of his free time exploring natural areas around the tri-state area in search of beautiful birds. He specializes in showcasing the beautiful patterns, textures, and colors found throughout nature. We oftentimes overlook a lot of these things that nature has to offer and Troy is on a mission to spark interest in others to go outside and explore the world around them.

Check out Troy’s photos on Instagram at TB Wildlife Photography!

ITINERARY

  • 10:15 am: check-in at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats; class will be held on the mezzanine
  • 10:30 – 11:30 am: classroom workshop with Troy Bynum
  • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: lunch at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, located at 320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (on your own, food & drinks are not included in the ticket price)
  • 1:00 pm: drive to Fisherman’s Wharf, located at 107 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958. GPS Coordinates: 38.776829, -75.137510 (15 to 20 minute drive)
  • 1:30 pm: check-in for Breakwater & Broadkill River Boat Cruise
  • 2:00 – 4:30 pm: boat trip

WHAT TO BRING

Participants have the option of bringing their own camera or renting equipment. Troy has a partnership with Unique Photo and they can provide rental camera equipment. For more information, please contact Troy at troy.bynum@hotmail.com.

CLASS DESCRIPTION (10:30 – 11:30 am)

Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of photography – aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation – to best capture photos of the desired subject out in the field. This course focuses on transitioning into using manual settings.

Important terminology and troubleshooting techniques will be explored so participants can capture images with their own artistic style. This course is designed to be a hands-on training that will help improve participants’ photography skills, whether complete beginners or experienced photographers.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to capture pictures of wildlife or other subjects using manual settings. The skills learned in this class are general to digital photography and can be applied to DSLR, mirrorless cameras, bridge, and superzoom cameras.

BOAT TOUR DESCRIPTION (2:00 – 4:30 pm)

Join us for a two-hour cruise of the Lewes breakwater and the saltmarshes along the Broadkill River. We’ll depart from Fisherman’s Wharf in historic Lewes and head out towards the inner breakwater and the East End Light. Along the way, we’ll search the breakwater rocks and Cape Henlopen shoreline for gulls, terns and migrating shorebirds. We’ll then cruise up the Broadkill River and search the saltmarshes of Beach Plum Island and Great Marsh for herons, egrets, ibis and raptors.

Please park in the lot in front of The Wheelhouse restaurant. We encourage you to bring Dogfish Head craft brews if you want to enjoy a beer with your OktoBIRDfest boat tour!

Troy Bynum will be joining you on the boat trip to help you with your photography. DBW Guides Chris Bennett, Anthony Gonzon and Jim Rapp will also be on the boat to assist with bird spotting and ID.

Binoculager is coming back! This is a delicious amber lager that was brewed in collaboration with the American Birding Association and Delmarva Birding Weekends. Binoculager is a delicious lager brewed with toasted sunflower, pumpkin, and flax seeds, that is perfect for looking at birds, thinking about birds, and generally loving birds! This 5.1% ABV brew will be releasing once again on Thursday, October 5th, in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans for $16 from Dogfish Head’s emPOURium and on draft at Brewings & Eats.

Please note:

  • No cancellations are accepted after September 25, 2023.
  • Food and drink are not included in the cost for trips and tally rallies.
  • Trips will go rain or shine, unless conditions are predicted to be dangerous.
  • If the trip is canceled due to dangerous conditions, you will be notified via email and a full refund will be provided.