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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup

Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park at the July nature photography meetup, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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Outstanding Bird Photography At This Spectacular Former Country Club

You need to see Churchill Valley Greenway, a reclaimed nature preserve that’s become a birding hotspot in Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs.
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Backyard Bird Photography Workshop

Join my Backyard Bird Photography Workshop at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden June 15th to learn about and photograph birds with wildlife photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup

Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey, in Frick Park at my free monthly nature photography meetup, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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Here’s Why You Need To Immediately Go Photograph Coopers Rock

From amazing landscapes to birds, insects, and fungus, there’s loads to photograph at Coopers Rock State Park just east of Morgantown, WV.
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May 2025 Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup

Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park for his free monthly nature photography meetup, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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3 Tips for Instantly Successful Wildlife Photography

If you find yourself frustrated or struggling with wildlife photography these 3 tips will help you instantly find success!
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I Was Wrong, Teleconverters Are Useful Photography Tools

I admit it, I was wrong. Teleconverters are useful photography tools if used properly and paired with the right lens for wildlife and more.
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Moon and Moonlight Photography

Learn how to take photos of the moon and of the moonlight landscape with me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – March 2025

Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park for his free monthly nature photography meetup, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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Winter Bird Photography

If you’re interested in birds and or photography then join me for my winter bird photography class at Pine Community Center
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – February 2025

Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park for my free February nature photography meetup! All ages & skill levels welcome!
Read all articles tagged with the term nature photography. Nature photography is a specialty of mine. I'm Pittsburgh photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey. Since 2017 I've been the owner of WDO Photography. My work as a photographer includes nature, events, portraits, and more. I began to take nature photographs as a teen in the 1990s. Now I can't stop. My nature photography work plays a large part in the photography classes I teach near Pittsburgh and online.If you're interested in knowing more about nature photography be sure to read more articles on my blog. Too, be sure to sign up for my monthly photography newsletter. My blog is full of articles that can help you learn and grow as a nature photographer. Plus, my newsletter features exclusive articles and tips. Also be sure to check out my list of free photography resources.
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