Photography and nature enthusiasts in Calabria have the opportunity to take memorable shots of animal and plant species and capture biodiversity on camera. The workshop takes place in April.
Those who love photography are often in search of unique landscapes, unforgettable vistas and new panoramas — and in Italy these are not hard to find. If you combine a passion for the "shot" with a love of nature, make a note of this event in April.
We find ourselves in one of the most important forest complexes in Italy, perhaps not widely known or appreciated, spanning over 73,000 hectares across 21 municipalities and home to one of the most significant biodiversity systems in the country: the Sila National Park, which has been registered by the MAB (Man and the Biosphere Programme) as the 10th Italian Biosphere Reserve in the World Network of excellence sites of UNESCO and will serve as the setting for a truly evocative photography course, organised by Pixcube and Nikon for Parks.
The workshop will be open to both beginners, who can quickly learn the basic techniques, and experienced photographers, who will be supported by the professional selected for the event. As you walk, you might find yourself immersed in one of the nine biogenetic nature reserves, such as I Giganti di Fallistro — 50 colossal pine trees over 500 years old and a further 5 sycamore maples of the same age — or you might discover the Golia-Corvo Reserve, an area for the release and acclimatisation of deer, where around 150 individuals live, and then feel an overwhelming urge to capture on camera everything that nature has to offer.
The aim of the course, which runs over two days on 18 and 19 April, is precisely to help participants translate into images what they truly see with their eyes and heart: choosing the right composition for the scene in front of them and recognising the perfect light — decisive for the effectiveness of a photograph — will feel almost natural. Participants will also receive a special permit to access protected areas selected by the park's rangers and guides.
A unique opportunity to visit special places that would otherwise be inaccessible or difficult to reach, to let nature fill you with wonder and amazement, and to freeze every moment with the help of a magical tool: the camera.