Nature Photography Slide Shows and Public Presentations by Ethan Meleg.

Ethan is well-known as a public speaker, offering a rare blend in his presentations: great photos plus entertaining dialogue! His shows are humorous, entertaining and inspirational. Ethan has presented hundreds of slide shows, often as the keynote speaker. A list of some of his popular presentations can be found at the bottom of this page. Custom shows are also available, tailored to specific audiences (naturally, a higher fee is charged for custom shows). Ethan offers shows that are well-suited to a wide-range of audiences including camera clubs, naturalist groups and corporate conferences.

NOTE: Ethan is currently on a lengthy photo expedition until early 2010. During this period, presentations may be available on an opportunistic basis in the following regions (list will be updated an ongoing basis):

June until mid July, 2009: Ontario
August 2009: Yukon Territory, Canada
mid-September - October 2009: Ontario, Canada

Ethan will return to Ontario full-time in early 2010 and will launch a new show "Freedom 35" about his latest adventure - this will be the premier presentation for many of his new images.

Please contact Ethan if you are interested in arranging a program for your group.

What other's have said:

Lorraine Brown, Owen Sound Field Naturalists:
"On November 11, the Owen Sound Field Naturalists had the pleasure of listening to Ethan Meleg talk about his passion for nature photography. Many of his shots are spectacular landscapes or great images of birds, but he also takes remarkable photos of ordinary, everyday nature experiences and makes them transcendent...

Ethan has a great sense of humour that comes out in his presentations. He’s an excellent speaker with excellent photography. I’ve never seen our audience clap so long or so hard."

Niagara Frontier Regional Camera Club Conference participants:
"Excellent photography presented with much humor. "
"Very knowledgeable nature information, excellent photography."
"Full of delightful energy & enthusiasm – neat personality – sure showed his love of the Bruce & the special photo ops there – appreciated his focus on protection of natural things."

Freedom 35
(Book a date for this presentation tour beginning early 2010)
In 2008 - at 35 years old - Ethan sold his house, bought a camper van and began an epic 1.5 year photo road trip around the continent. This presentation will showcase the best photos and adventures from his travels, with a sprinkling of humor and inspiration.

The Story Behind the Photos
Behind every great nature photo are stories, adventures and techniques that are as interesting as the photos themselves! In this humorous show, Ethan shares the stories behind his best photos: the techniques and gear he used to get the shots, and the funny (or not so funny) experiences that have happened to him as a pro nature photographer for 15 years. Get ready to laugh, while learning the secrets to making great nature photos.

It's Not About the Gear:
The Passion of Nature Photography
For more than a decade, Ethan Meleg has crawled through mud, kayaked deep into swamps, endured -30 degree temperatures and hiked for miles in total darkness (often with 40 pounds of camera gear on his back) to capture spectacular photos of nature. In this presentation, Ethan shares his insight into the inspiration, passion and knowledge that drives great nature photography. Illustrated by his favourite photos and stories, this light-hearted and humorous presentation is sure to entertain and inspire!

(The Art of Bird Photography)
In this light-hearted program, illustrated by stunning photos of wild birds, Ethan shares his passion for photographing birds. The show covers aspects such as: having the right gear, being at the the right place at the right time, getting close to birds and the ethics of nature photography.

Spectacular scenery and a high natural diversity make the Bruce Peninsula a nature lovers dream! The rugged eastern shore of the peninsula is rimmed by the towering cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, which plunge into Caribbean-blue waters of Georgian Bay. Expansive forests, wetlands, shorelines and alvars form a wild mosaic, which is home to black bears, delicate orchids and hundreds of bird species. In this program, Ethan Meleg will share his favourite images and adventures from the Bruce Peninsula, where he lived for 9 years.

Birds of the Bruce Peninsula
The Bruce Peninsula is for the birds, really! The expanse and diversity of natural habitats on the Bruce provide ideal real estate for nesting birds - with over 150 species recorded. And the geographic shape of the peninsula makes it a major travel corridor for migrating birds during spring and fall. Ethan will share his photos and adventures from watching and photographing the birds of the Bruce Peninsula, where he lived for 9 years.

Henry's Photographic & Digital Imaging Show
Toronto International Centre (2008)

Niagara Frontier Regional Camera Clubs
45th Annual International Convention
Grand Island, New York (2006)

Huron Fringe Birding Festival
MacGregor Point Provincial Park, Ontario (2005)

Federation of Ontario Naturalists
Annual Conference
Port Elgin, Ontario (2003)

Ontario Field Ornithologists
Annual General Meeting
Leamington, Ontario (2003)

Rondeau Provincial Park Birding Festival
Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario (2003)

Slide Shows & Public Presentations Nature and Photography

Slide Shows & Public Presentations
Nature and Photography