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Learn to take photos of spring wildflowers

Learn how to take great photographs of spring wildflowers by participating in a guided photography hike on Tuesday, May 15.

Professional nature photographer and teacher Don McGowan (Earthsong Photography) will lead this photography hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

McGowan has been a professional nature photographer for 18 years, including five years as staff photographer for Friends of the Smokies. McGowan’s images and articles have appeared in Smoky Mountain Memories, Georgia Journal, Outdoor Photographer, Smoky Mountain Living, Preservation, and Smokies Life magazines. He currently operates EarthSong Photography, providing in-depth nature photography workshop experiences around the country.

Participants will gather to depart from Waynesville at 8 a.m. Hikers should come prepared with food, water and appropriate hiking gear for the all day excursion. DSLR cameras preferred. A donation of $35 to go to the Friends of the’ Smokies is requested and includes a complimentary membership to Friends of the Smokies.

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