Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours

06/18/2026

One of the things I love most about photography is capturing places that still feel untouched by time. This aerial view of Tangier Island showcases the beauty of the harbor, working crab shacks, and the unique charm of this historic watermen’s community. 🌊🦀

Seeing it from above gives you a whole new appreciation for life on the Chesapeake Bay and the generations who have made their living from these waters.

Currently, the channel for accessing the harbor and dock area is filling with silt, making navigation difficult or even impossible in some areas. The dredging that usually takes place in the spring has been significantly delayed, and the Tangier community and many others are hoping it can be completed soon.

06/10/2026

Front row seats to one of Iceland’s most iconic wildlife experiences. 📸 Atlantic puffins are full of personality, and photographing them in their natural habitat is always unforgettable. From dramatic landings to playful interactions, every moment is photo worthy.

06/04/2026

A successful catch and a perfect moment in nature. 🦀📸
Yellow crowned night herons are incredible hunters, often searching shallow marshes and wetlands for crabs and other small prey. Capturing moments like this is what wildlife photography is all about.

05/26/2026

This Yellow-throated Warbler makes its seasonal appearance along the East Coast, bringing a burst of color and a reminder that migration season is in full swing.

Moments like this are what make spring photography so special… you never know what might land right in front of you!

05/19/2026

Not every landing is graceful… but it gets the job done 😄📸 This Snowy Egret comes in for a tricky touchdown, legs stretched wide as it navigates the branches below. It might look awkward, but it’s all part of the precision and control these birds rely on every day.

Sometimes the most entertaining moments are the ones you don’t expect!

05/14/2026

Perfect reflection, perfect moment 🌊📸 A Spotted Sandpiper pauses on a branch over the water, creating a stunning mirror image along the Wildlife Loop at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

These are the moments you can’t plan… only capture. Learn about my upcoming workshops: https://bit.ly/42MImFs

05/06/2026

Small moment… big story 🐦💚 This Carolina Wren is hard at work, carrying a caterpillar back to feed its young, tucked safely inside the pocket of a scarecrow. Nature always finds a way.

It’s scenes like this that remind us how incredible everyday wildlife can be when you slow down and look a little closer 📸

Welcome to Osprey Photo Workshops and Tours - Photographer Irene Hinke-Sacilotto has led numerous tours and photo workshops since 1979.

05/01/2026

Nature doesn’t hold back 🌊📸 These Willets put on an intense display, battling for mating rights right along the shoreline. Raw, real, and over in seconds… but captured forever through the lens.

This is the kind of moment you can only experience when you’re in the right place at the right time!

04/24/2026

🐦 Sometimes the smallest subjects create the biggest impact. This little plover, set against a soft coastal backdrop, is all about subtle beauty and composition.

04/22/2026

🌎✨ Happy Earth Day ✨🌎

From glowing sunrises to quiet coastal scenes…
from rugged landscapes to peaceful moments in nature…

📸 These are the moments that remind us how incredible our world truly is. Earth Day is a reminder to slow down, appreciate what’s around us, and protect it for future generations. 🌿

Get outside, take it in, and don’t forget to capture the beauty along the way. 🌍💚