Making the Cut, My Life as an Astronaut, Wildlife Paparazzi

Making the Cut, My Life as an Astronaut, Wildlife Paparazzi

Meet international award-winning photographer David Lloyd, join our mini paparazzi as they capture the museum’s wildlife, discover life in space with a NASA astronaut or take a workshop with the bro'Town animators
FREE ENTRY TO ALL EXHIBITIONS

In addition to our regular enews, we'll be sending a weekly update of CAMERA events and activities, if you do not wish to receive this, simply reply with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line

'IN THE FLICK OF A TALE' WITH DAVID LLOYD

New Zealander David Lloyd's photo 'In the flick of a tale' is one of the stunning images selected by BBC Wildlife Magazine and London's Museum of Natural History to be included in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

What does it take to capture a winning image? What's the story behind the subtle flick of the giraffe’s tale that made all the difference to the shot? Join David, who has travelled from London for this expert session at the museum, as he discusses this award-winning shot and other photographs in his incredible portfolio.

Saturday 14 July, 2pm, Auditorium, FREE, Read more on our blog

Come along to David's talk and be in to WIN one of Nikon's new COOLPIX L310 digital cameras. With thanks to Nikon.

WHAT'S IN AN ASTRONAUT'S PHOTO ALBUM?

An astronaut's photo album would be hard to beat. Join us to hear from current NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson who will share colourful stories about her life in space this Saturday afternoon.

What is life really like at zero gravity? Find out from Stephanie who has already taken part in three missions to space.
Saturday 7 July, 2pm
Auditorium, FREE

Read more here

MUSEUM SPECIMENS RICH PICKINGS FOR YOUNG PAPARAZZI

Our Wildlife Paparazzi Patrol is proving very popular with our young photographers relishing their mission to document their favourite museum specimens. Most of our morning sessions are full now but you can still book the kids in for an afternoon of holiday fun!

Mon – Fri during the holidays, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm
$5 per child, meet in the Atrium
Bookings recommended as spaces are limited.

Read more and book here

REMINDER: LATE THIS EVENING

Join us for LATE this evening, where CAMERA will be open for viewing from 6.30pm till just past 7pm.

At 7.15pm sit back and watch tall poppy Taika Waititi’s 18-minute short film Tama Tu before our panel tackles the subject of “pride” in 2012 LATE series – the Seven Deadly Sins.
Backbenchers host Wallace Chapman and our panellists Independent Maori Statutory Board chief executive, Brandi Hudson; esteemed author, journalist and television presenter, Gordon McLauchlan; and Associate Professor Dr Peter Lineham will look at pride in New Zealand – are we a proud nation? Do we have much to be proud of? Are our great achievers knocked back by our tall poppy syndrome?
After the talk enjoy great entertainment curated by Charles Royal and Anton Blank including a performance from Hinewehi Mohi.
Tonight 5 July, $20 per person, $10 members, booking fee applies

Read more and book here

INSPIRATION FROM BRO'TOWN ANIMATORS

Calling all budding animators aged 5 – 12. Don't miss the rare chance to be part of our animation workshops with Ali and Maka, animation directors from the hit show bro'Town.

You will gain invaluable tips from industry professionals and, depending which workshop you take, you’ll create a storyboard and bring your own character to life using animation software, or by building your own zoetrope!
Tues 10 July, Thurs 12 July, Sat 28 July, Sun 29 July

Full details and booking info here

TAKE HOME YOUR OWN WILDLIFE

The museum shop has an extensive array of Wildlife merchandise you won't find anywhere else. Merchandise includes the official book featuring every image from the exhibition, calendars, mouse pads, iPhone covers, greeting cards, puzzles and more!

Copyright 2012 Auckland Museum

ENDS

© Scoop Media