A New Dawn

Graham Eaton, award winning wildlife and natural history photographer, is selling 100 limited edition prints of this image, on behalf of Help For Heroes.

These prints are presented signed and individually numbered on Hahnemule paper.

To purchase these prints please contact him via his contact page. Each print costs £90+£10p&p and 100% of the profit (£75) from each print is being donated to Help For Heroes.

The Help For Heroes ID is 20120105-4939-7238

www.eatonnature.co.uk

Saturday, 27th August

In aid of Animals on the Edge and the Forlorn Hope Tour

In September of this year, wildlife photographer and Nikon Owner subscriber Chris Weston is undertaking to cycle the route of the 2011 Tour de France bike race, covering a total of 2,131 miles over 23 Pyrenean and Alpine summits, in aid of the conservation charity Animals on the Edge.

To help reach the £21,310 fundraising goal, Chris, in conjunction with Nikon Owner, is running a special Rare Raptors Photographic Workshop at the English School of Falconry, near Bedford on Saturday 27th August. All proceeds from the workshop are being donated to the charity.

Highlights

Rare British and international birds of prey

Natural settings and habitats

Amazing shots of birds in free flight

Imaginative static settings

Learn the secrets to professional-looking shots

Learn the skills for brilliant action shots

Raising funds for conservation

Evening barbecue and AV presentation

The Day’s Events

The day begins with a 2-hour session photographing various birds of prey in natural, static settings, in the nearby woodland. As well as ivy-covered tree stumps, mossy rocks and natural perches, there will also be a selection of props, such as a mock thatch, that can be used to create realistic and imaginative images.

The afternoon will continue with a further 2-hour session photographing birds in free flight, including the impressive and majestic flight of the Eagle. During this session you will have ample opportunity to capture images from a range of angles using trusted techniques.

During both sessions, professional wildlife photographer Chris Weston will be on hand to pass on his knowledge and expertise in capturing compelling wildlife images, making sure you capture the images you’ve come to get.

After the two photographic sessions, Chris will give a presentation about the work of the charity Animals on the Edge, including many of his stories from the field during his time working on the book of the same name.

To conclude the day, there is a complimentary barbecue with drinks, where you will have time to socialize and talk to Chris about his photography and his challenging charity cycle ride.

All proceeds from this event are being donated to the charity Animals on the Edge.

Itinerary

12:45 – 13:00 Registration and welcome

13:00 – 15:00 Photographic session

15:00 – 17:00 Photographic session

17:00 – 18:00 AV Presentation: Animals on the Edge

18:00 – 20:00 Evening barbecue

Location: English School of Falconry, Old Warden, Bedfordshire

Date: Saturday, 27th August

Cost: £95.00 for Nikon Owner subscribers (standard price £145.00)

All proceeds are donated to the charity Animals on the Edge.

Booking details

To book a place on this course, please contact Gillian Greenwood, by email only with your full name, Nikon Owner subscription number (if available), postcode, daytime mobile and landline. Please note there are limited places available, so do email as soon as you are able to, in order to ensure you have a place.

gillian.greenwood@graysofwestminster.co.uk

If you are not already a Nikon Owner subscriber, and would like to receive the benefit of attending the workshop at the lower price, you are welcome to join Nikon Owner when Gillian contacts you about your booking.

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Michael Doven

Everest Valley, by Michael Doven

Proceeds to benefit Conservation International, Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council and the Central Park Conservancy.

http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/ABidtoSavetheEarth/catalog_items/256001

It is a large photographic print of a part of this planet that Michael has a great love for.

“Some years ago, I rented a helicopter and went from Kathmandu, Nepal to Mt. Everest Base camp. I had tea with the Lamas at the highest monastery there and saw the mountain of my dreams and took images. As we turned back down valley to return to Kathmandu I saw the most spectacular blue distant huge mountain ridges in the distance that we would be passing and I shot from the Heli. The combination of our altitude (18,000 feet) and the clear day cause the color temperature to go very blue to the eye and on the film negative.

The result was a view of the Everest Valley we never see.” – Michael Doven, www.michaeldoven.com

This is a fine art Giclee print on Museum matt Archival Hahnemuhle paper.

Shot with a Mamiya 7 on film, from Helicopter near Everest.

30”wide by 24” high, EVEREST VALLEY, 3 of 5

Last year his CENTRAL PARK print sold at this same auction and also sold again that week elsewhere for $9,500.