BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:229521@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260904T114858Z DTSTART:20260927T090000Z DTEND:20260927T110000Z SUMMARY:Piedmont Park Nature Photography Meetup DESCRIPTION:Discover the wild side of Atlanta right in the heart of Midto wn! From sweeping views of Lake Clara Meer to micro-details on native pla nts and fungi\\, Piedmont Park is packed with nature waiting to be photog raphed.\\nWhether you are holding a smartphone\\, a film camera\\, or pro fessional gear\\, this free meetup is open to everyone! No experience is required. Join professional photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography Atlanta to connect with fellow nature lovers\\, pick up photography tips\ \, and explore our local ecosystem together.\\nMeeting Details\\nTime: Pr omptly at 9:00 AM (Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start tog ether on time).\\nLocation: Dockside Visitors Center (12th Street Park En trance).\\nFinding the Group: Meet on the path directly in front of the b uilding (street side). If your GPS acts up\\, navigate to the 12th Street entrance and walk in from the street. We will be right where the path sp lits around the Visitor’\\;s Center. Look for people with cameras ga thered near the path!\\nRunning late? If you arrive after 9:00 AM\\, chec k behind the Visitor’\\;s Center near the dock. If you’\\;re re ally late try to find us on the path going around the lake.\\nWhat to Exp ect We will wander around Lake Clara Meer and down to Clear Creek capturi ng birds\\, insects\\, plant life\\, and urban wildlife. Recent walks hav e spotted Great Blue Herons\\, Barred Owls in the Wetlands\\, and vibrant songbirds near the BeltLine.\\nAbout Your Host I’\\;m Don Orkoskey\ \, owner of WDO Photography. While I work professionally as an commercial \\, event\\, and headshot photographer in Atlanta\\, nature and wildlife photography is my passion project.\\nI started these walks in 2021 to bri ng people together safely outdoors during the pandemic\\, and they remain one of my favorite ways to share tips\\, build community\\, and celebrat e Atlanta’\\;s urban canopy.\\nTLDR Quick Facts:\\nCost: Free (donat ions greatly appreciated)\\nSkill Level: All levels welcome (from absolut e beginners to working pros)\\nEquipment: Bring whatever you shoot with ( smartphones\\, DSLRs\\, mirrorless\\, film)\\nWhen: Begins promptly at 9: 00 AM. Arrive early to get settled!\\nCome shoot\\, learn new photography techniques\\, and enjoy Atlanta’\\;s incredible green spaces with g reat company!\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/atlanta/e vents/piedmont-park-nature-photography-meetup-2026-09-27 LOCATION:artsatl.org URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/atlanta/events/piedmont-park-nature-photography-meetup-2026-09-27 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR