Nature Photography with a Smartphone

 08/16/2025  |  08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  Riverbend Ponds Natural Area  |  Registration Required

Creative By Nature - Mixed Ages

Where: Riverbend Ponds Natural Area. Park at Prospect Rd. parking lot. When: Saturday August 16, 8:30 - 10:30 am Program Description: Your too can take great nature photos with your smartphone. We will learn the basics of nature photography including framing, how to use light and how to take the best people photos. This will be an interactive learning experience as we teach each other the art of photography. We will be strolling around the beautiful Riverbend Ponds as we look for photographic opportunities to demonstrate our new knowledge. Accessibility: This program has been designed with accessibility in mind and is open to everyone. What to Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather forecast. All photography skill levels are encouraged and any camera type from smartphone to professional telephotos cameras. Bring your smartphone camera and insect repellant. __________________________________________________________________ People of all abilities and disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. If you'd like to request an accommodation (language interpretation, wheelchair access, etc.) please fill out the form linked under this activity. You can also copy and paste this link to access the same form: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7669173/Accessibility-and-Accommodation-Request-Form If accommodations are needed for an activity, please allow two (2) weeks prior to the event to process your request and arrange the accommodation, if available. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of a program, please contact [email protected] or call 970-416-2815 for more information. ___________________________________________________________________ Queremos que sepas que todas las personas, independientemente de sus habilidades o discapacidades, son bienvenidas a participar en nuestros programas. Estamos dispuestos a hacer cualquier modificación para asegurarnos de que todos puedan disfrutar plenamente de la experiencia. Si necesitas algún ajuste, ya sea interpretación de idiomas, acceso para sillas de ruedas u otra cosa, por favor completa el formulario que está vinculado en esta actividad. También puedes copiar y pegar este enlace para acceder al formulario: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7669173/Accessibility-and-Accommodation-Request-Form Si requieres modificaciones para participar en alguna actividad, te pedimos que nos avises con dos (2) semanas de anticipación al evento para procesar tu solicitud y coordinar los ajustes, en caso de estar disponibles. Si tienes alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre la accesibilidad de alguno de nuestros programas, no dudes en contactarnos en [email protected] o llamando al 970-416-2815 para obtener más información.

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General Info

Thank you Fort Collins and Larimer County voters! Your support of citizen-initiated sales taxes makes land conservation and educational activities like this possible.

Lauren Hennessey

She/her/hers

Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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