>>>> "HERP PHOTOGRAPHY" With over three decades of recording herps on slides under my belt, I've finally gone digital (Nikon D200 & associated gear) and gone to PowerPoint for my newest presentation (2007). I still place the greatest emphasis on technique, not gadgetry. In this talk, I discuss and show plenty of examples of good vs. 'bad' comparative shots that will clearly demonstrate how to avoid the many common pitfalls that result in less-than-memorable photos. It's fun and educational, covering herps from all over the planet in nature and in the studio. Even non-shutterbugs will learn from and enjoy this one, but since everyone has a digital camera these days, anyone will be able to emulate my advice to create more interesting herp poses, use more pleasing lighting, etc. You'll leave the talk knowing that fancy and expensive equipment is hardly a necessity to capture a great image.
>>>> "SPLENDID ISOLATION : HERPING ACROSS MADAGASCAR" An in-depth slide tour culminating from my many visits in search of animals and adventure on the fourth largest island in the world. It features lots of strange creatures, nearly all of which are endemic to the country. While I tend to place the emphasis on herps, I'll also cover plenty of lemurs and other mammals, insects, plants, fruits, and landscapes to make the presentation fascinating for anyone interested in nature. This is my most often requested topic! I can also make special-focus presentations aimed at other natural history subjects involving Madagascar, such as flora, ecology, general wildlife, and ecotouring.
>>>> "GECKO HUNTING IN NEW CALEDONIA" Slide documentation of a three week expedition in 1997 to sample the herp faunas of New Caledonia's southern islands, where no such survey had ever been done before. Bill visited at least nine small islands, mostly totally uninhabited by humans, camping out there to hunt day and night with Philippe & Gigi de Vosjoli and Frank Fast. Well over 100 Rhacodactylus geckos were seen and / or collected, and their capture sites, habitat, and some biological aspects recorded in slides.
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