From B&H:
Explore the inspiration, technique and equipment for imaging the great outdoors at OPTIC 2015, a FREE three day conference and trade show featuring the world's top outdoor photographers.
Sponsored by B&H and Lindblad Expeditions, the conference will take place in three locations, all conveniently situated within one block of B&H Photo's legendary NYC Superstore.
Featured Presenters
Michael Melford | Roman Kurywczak |
Clay Taylor | David Middleton |
Tony Sweet | Lucas Gilman |
Cristina Mittermeier | Ralph Lee Hopkins |
Dan Westergren | Susan Seubert |
Art Wolfe | Ashok Sinha |
Bob Krist | Ian Plant |
Moose Peterson | Chris Nicholson |
John Paul Caponigro | Robert O'Toole |
Laurie Klein |
DAY - 1 / Sunday - May 3
The Wyndham New Yorker Hotel Grand Ballroom and Crystal Ballroom
481 8th Ave between 35th and 34th St New York, NY
The first day of OPTIC will be streamed live at 10 am EDT from the New Yorker Hotel in NYC, so you may watch at home or be part of the event in NYC. Special guest Outdoor Photography Legend, Art Wolfe and host of award-winning National Geographic photographers and instructors including Ralph Lee Hopkins, Michael Melford, Bob Krist, Susan Seubert, and Dan Westergren.
DAY - 2 / Monday - May 4
AMC Loews 34th St. Theater 4th Floor
312 W. 34th St between 8th and 9th Ave. New York, NY
The second day features over 18 photographers in three theaters presenting topics vital to travel, landscape and wildlife photography.
Days One and Two: visit the Explorer’s Tradeshow with vendors sharing the latest in imaging technology, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Sigma, Tamron, Lexar, & more.
Nikon Dinner party at the B&H SuperStore.
DAY - 3 / Tuesday - May 5
B&H Super Store AM, Circle Line Cruise PM
The third day features Imaging Critiques, and a Sunset Canon Circle Line Cruise.
For more information and to register, check out the official OPTIC page.