Native plant enthusiast and wildflower photographer Donovan Tracy will examine how photography expands our appreciation and knowledge of native plants. This program is presented in a series of 2 online programs. 

Tuesday, November 10th and Monday and November 16th, 7pm-9pm.

Participants should plan on attending both sessions.

The emphasis throughout will be on how we as native plant enthusiasts, botanizers and amateur photographers can better view and photograph plants in their native habitats.

This program is FREE of charge and open to the public. Registration on Zoom is required for attendance. Part 1 and Part 2 are intended for the same audience. Upon registration, participants will receive log in information for the session, and will receive reminders 1 hour before each program, with the log in links.

These sessions will be recorded and provided to participants of the program only. Please read the description for date and time for each session - Part 1 and Part 2.

In part 1 of this series Donovan will introduce five unique perspectives for viewing and photographing plants from broad landscapes to detailed close ups. He will illustrate the value of investigating the life cycle of plants as well as focusing on the defining features which aid in their identification.

This first part will be presented on Tuesday, November 10th, from 7pm-8pm.

Please register to attend at our event web site:
https://www.wnps.org/events/909

You will receive a zoom log in after registering, that is unique to you. A reminder log in email will be sent 1 hour before each session to your email address. After session 1, you will receive a new registration link for session 2, in a post session email.

In part 2 of the series Donovan will be an open discussion in response to the audience’s questions and areas of interest. Subjects will include composition, close up and macro photography, gear and gadgets, post processing and more.

This second session will be held Monday, November 16th, from 7pm-9pm. The second hour will allow for several inquiries and questions from participants in the group.

These sessions will be driven by wonderful examples of Donovan Tracy's photos and experiences in Mt. Rainier National Park. A recording will be made available to registered participants only, for a limited time. Allow 24 hours to receive each recording.

Donovan is a volunteer with the UW Herbarium, and co-author of the wildflower guide, Alpine Flowers of Mount Rainier, with David Giblin, the herbarium’s collection manager. He developed the website Flowers of Rainier (www.flowersofrainier.com) which features over 230 species and 12 wildflower hikes.