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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>On Location: Kensington Wildlife &amp; Nature Photography Walk with Russ Follick and Ron Conigliaro (May 19, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 36px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 26px;"&gt;On Location:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 26px;"&gt;Kensington Wildlife &amp;amp; Nature Photography Walk with Russ Follick and Ron Conigliaro&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Join us for a refreshing and inspiring morning immersed in nature at beautiful &lt;strong style=""&gt;Kensington Metropark!&lt;/strong&gt; Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, this guided nature walk offers a perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and capture the beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;We&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font&gt;’&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font&gt;ll begin with a brief introduction before heading out on the trails, where you&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font&gt;’&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font&gt;ll have the chance to photograph birds, landscapes, and seasonal flora. Along the way, our experienced guides will share tips, techniques, and hands-on assistance to help you elevate your photography.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;What to Bring:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;DSLR or mirrorless camera&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Telephoto lens (ideal for bird photography)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Wide to mid-range lens (for landscapes and general use)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Macro lens (optional, for close-up shots of insects and flowers)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Flash for macro photography (optional)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meeting Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" style=""&gt;In front of the Kensington Nature Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;Park Entry:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;font style=""&gt;A Metropark pass is required for entry. Day passes and annual passes are available for purchase at the park entrance. For more information visit &lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" style=""&gt;Kensington Metropark&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.metroparks.com/kensington-metropark/" target="_blank" style=""&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 26px;"&gt;Meet Your Guides Russ Follick and Ron Conigliaro&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;They will be on hand throughout the walk, offering personalized guidance on camera setup and techniques, including:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Capturing birds at a distance&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Photographing birds in flight&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Mastering macro photography for intricate natural details&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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