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SUMMARY:Programs: Life in the Chesapeake Bay - Tangier Island\, a Visual Journey with Irene Sacilotto
DESCRIPTION:Irene’s presentation will explore the Tangier Islands\, Virginia located just south of the Maryland line\, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.  It is actually a series of small islands connected by narrow bridges spanning marshes and tidal creeks. From the mainland\, it can only be reached by boat or small plane.  On its narrow roads\, golf carts and bicycles replace cars as the primary mode of transportation.  It is a charming community of shop owners and waterman\, with many inhabitants making their living on the water as did their ancestors\, oystering and crabbing. Recently\, Tangier Island has been the focus of news stories as a possible casualty of climate change and sea level rise as each year flooding on the island becomes more frequent and erosion increases. This presentation is a visual journey\, compiled from photos that I have taken over the years.  It explores life on Tangier and paints a picture of the island\, waterman community\, and the wildlife that inhabits its marshes\, lagoons\, and tidal guts.  Includes tips on photographing the waterman community and wildlife.  \nBIO \nFor more than 35 years\, Irene has shared her photographic experiences and love of nature with thousands of individuals through more than 300 photo classes\, workshops\, lectures\, and tours in both the U.S. and abroad including Kenya\, Iceland\, Newfoundland\, the Falkland Islands\, the Brazilian Pantanal\, South Dakota Badlands\, Bosque del Apache\, Chincoteague NWR\, Tangier Island\, etc.  Program sponsors have included zoos\, nature centers\, camera clubs\, and conservation organizations such as National Wildlife Federation and the Assateague Island Alliance. \nFor many years\, she has taught photography classes at Johns Hopkins University and other educational institutions and have written “How To” articles on nature photography for national publications such as Outdoor Photographer and Birding. \nHer images have appeared in magazines\, calendars\, and books published by National Wildlife Federation\, Natural History Society\, Audubon\, and Sierra Club. Credits include the book\, “Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, an Ecological Treasure.”
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-life-in-the-chesapeake-bay-tangier-island-with-irene-sacilotto/
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Project – Interim Portfolio Project Review\, Group 2
DESCRIPTION:During this review the Portfolio co-chairs\, Ginger Werz-Petricka\, Brenda Wilson and Willa Siegel\, will offer suggestions on the draft copies of portfolios for half of this year’s participants. They will look at the Artist Statements and images to see how they fit and represent the premise as laid out in the Artist Statement.  Self analysis is a valuable tool for photographers to learn as they develop their personal photography projects and learn how to view their work with a critical eye.  Final reviews will be April 12 for the first group and May 17 for the second group.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/portfolio-project-interim-portfolio-project-review-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Portfolio Project
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Max Waugh – Theme: “Abstracts”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: “Abstract” within the past three (3) years \nAbstracts: An abstract photograph may isolate a fragment of a natural scene in order to remove its inherent context from the viewer\, it may be purposely staged to create a seemingly unreal appearance from real objects\, or it may involve the use of color\, light\, shadow\, texture\, shape and/or form to convey a feeling\, sensation or impression. Close ups of common objects\, reflections on moving water are some examples. Generally\, the subject is not readily identifiable. “Basic” post processing is allowed. Software add-ins and tools such as liquify\, textures\, etc. are not allowed. Stacking multiple images\, zooming\, and panning done by the photographer are permitted. This theme is about what the photographer can accomplish in camera not about processing with software tools. \n \nMax has been photographing wildlife\, travel\, and sports professionally for the past two decades. He has received multiple honors in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition (including a win in the Black and White category in 2019)\, and commendations in the Nature’s Best/Windland Smith Rice Awards. Max’s work has appeared in such publications as Africa Geographic and ESPN the Magazine\, and has been displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington\, DC\, and the Natural History Museum in London. \nMax leads photo tours in the Pacific Northwest\, Yellowstone and overseas\, with a heavy emphasis on biodiversity and destinations that offer a variety of subject matter. . \nMore information can be found on Max’s website at www.maxwaugh.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-max-waugh-theme-abstracts/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Huntley Meadows Park
DESCRIPTION:*** Rescheduled to rain date of  March 20th\, 2022 *** \nGet out your zoom lenses and get ready for some wildlife photography at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria\, Virginia!  With woodland trails\, boardwalks through wetlands and an observation deck this local gem allows you to view various forms of wildlife\, including abundant waterfowl.  At this time of year there should be a lot of ducks and geese and hopefully some ducklings\, goslings and mammals such as otter\, beaver and raccoon.  There are also landscape photography opportunities\, especially just after sunrise. \nWhere: \nHuntley Meadows Park3701 Lockheed BoulevardAlexandria\, Virginia 22306 \nwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows \nWhen:Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.(Rain date: Sunday\, March 20\, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) \n Equipment: \n\nFor wildlife\, a telephoto lens: the more reach the better\nIf you want to make early morning landscape images\, bring a standard or wide angle lens \nTripods or monopods are helpful and permitted but not necessary\nHiking boots or walking shoes are advised: the boardwalk can be slippery\n\nNotes: \nWe will meet in the parking lot at 7:00 a.m. and walk into the park together.  \nSunrise on March 19 will be at 7:13 a.m. If you want to go in earlier to catch the beautiful morning light we will meet you inside the park on the boardwalk.  If you  arrive late and don’t see Steven Glintz or Rena Schild in the parking lot\, proceed to the boardwalk.  \nThe visitor center does not open until 11 a.m.  There is a portable toilet in the parking lot.  \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n(Photographs by Rena Schild)
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-huntley-meadows-park/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): Close to Home with Willa Friedman
DESCRIPTION:For the past two years\, because of the pandemic\, Willa has been photographing very close to home. This is an overview of the parks in the vicinity and almost all the pictures were taken in the last two years. The only exception that she can think of is the river otter at Huntley Meadows\, but they are unusual and Willa wanted to show what might be seen in these places. \nWilla’s first job after college was as an instructor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York\, She had a choice of several summer projects—filing\, cleaning animal cages or photographing wildlife in city parks for the NYC schools. She claimed to be able to do photography and came home with a camera. Bob taught her everything she needed to know over the following weekend and her work was published. Bob still claims to have taught her everything she knows.\n\nWilla has taken courses and workshops at Photoworks at Glen Echo\, and with Freeman Patterson and Andre Gallant in New Brunswick\, Canada\, and Santa Fe Workshop. She has also had extensive courses in Photoshop with Eliot Cohen. She has been a member of NVPS since 2004 and has learned  a great deal from the members and speakers. She is currently coordinator for the solo shows at Beanetics\, or will be when they re-open. \nHer work is on display at the Art League Gallery at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria and she has an image in the permanent collection of the Joseph Miller Center for Photographic Arts and has had images published in the Northern Virginia Review  and District Lines and has had solo shows at 1st Stage and Beanetics Coffee Rosters in Annandale and has been  a guest artist at Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-prints-virtually-close-to-home-with-willa-freidman/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Digital: Greek Islands 2021 with Kirk Johnson
DESCRIPTION:For this Members Gallery\, Kirk will be presenting photographs that were taken during a November 2021 cruise to the Greek Islands. \nKirk Johnson is a seasoned photographer who has been taking digital photos since 2012.  A Nikon shooter\, Kirk is interested in a variety of subjects that include wildlife (in November 2019 he did a photo shoot in South Africa and Zimbabwe)\, architecture\, travel\, street and urban\, portrait\, black-and-white\, floral and abstract.  Kirk uses an array of post-processing tools to create his final product including Photoshop Creative Cloud Topaz Studio\, Photomatix\, and PortraitPro Studio. \nKirk has been recognized internationally\, nationally\, and locally with a variety of photographic awards including: six photo creations on CBS Sunday Morning (2021 & 2022)\,  2019 Annual Photography Award (APA) – Honorable Mention for Wildlife category\, 2017 International Fine Arts Photography Award (FAPA) – Nominee Award for Abstract photography; the 2014 Great American Country  (GAC) – Hunt for Americana Photo Contest – United States Southern Region Finalist; and numerous NVPS monthly and end-of-year competition awards.  Additionally\, three of his photographs were juried into the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions competition and a People’s Choice finalist.  \nHis photographs have appeared in Outdoor Photography.com\, Bliss Magazine\, twice in Shutterbug.com “Photo of the Day\,” and inside the Willing Warriors Retreat at Bull Run (Reflecting Pond and Lincoln Memorial)\, and in the 2020 Burke and Herbert Calendar – for the month of August (Jefferson Memorial).  \nKirk\, a retired Naval officer and Federal employee lives in Alexandria\, Virginia with his wife\, Leslie.  Kirk has volunteered his time in NVPS; as a Members Forum Coordinator\, Members Gallery Coordinator\, and most recently Vice President for Programs. \nYou can see some of Kirk’s photo creations on his website www.kirkjohnsonphotography.squarespace.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-digital-greek-islands-2021-with-kirk-johnson/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – Exploring Italy's Hidden Gems - with Mike Whalen
DESCRIPTION:Program \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Mike will share photos from 3 trips exploring different locations in northern Italy: \n\n\n\nMike Whalen (Portofino-2008)\n\n\n\nNorthwest coast below GenoaLake District above MilanIsland of Burano near Venice\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll see images of quaint villages\, colorful buildings\, lakeside villas\, gardens\, art\, people\, food\, and classic scenes of historic Italy. Mike will also provide details on the two walking tours taken along the northwest coast. \n\n\n\nBIO \n\n\n\nMike’s introduction to digital photography happened in 2002 when he purchased a digital point-and-shoot camera. He became hooked in 2006 after purchasing a basic DSLR. \n\n\n\nMike joined NVPS in 2009 after learning about the club from fellow member\, Willa Friedman. He held board positions from 2010 to the present\, including President in 2013. \n\n\n\nBefore COVID\, Mike volunteered weekly as a pet photographer for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and\, and as an event photographer for charitable organizations including the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and The Epilepsy Foundation of America. \n\n\n\nMike says that joining NVPS was a significant step forward due to the interaction with talented members\, and the many club activities offered. \n\n\n\n\nPortofino\n\n\n\nVernazza\n\n\n\nManarola\n\n\n\nPorto Venere\n\n\n\nVilla Monastero – Lake Como\n\n\n\nVilla Balbianello – Lake Como\n\n\n\nIsola Bella – Lake Maggiore\n\n\n\nBurano
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-exploring-hidden-gems-in-italy-with-mike-whalen/
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SUMMARY:Education & Training – Skylum Luminar AI and Neo Photo Editing by David Crooks
DESCRIPTION:Description of Presentation: \nSkylum has released two AI photo editing tools (AI and Neo) which David Crooks will demonstrate using your photos in a live photo editing session.  Instructions for submitting photos to David will be available in the “Notices” section of all NVPS eBlasts sent from March 15 through March 25\, under the heading “Call for Photos.”  The deadline for submissions is Saturday\, March 26.  You may coordinate with David as necessary via the “Webmaster” email address found in Board Contacts. \nBio: \nPhotography is David Crooks’ passion and capturing the beauty of nature is the reward. David pursues his love of photography from his early days of chasing cardinals in his neighborhood to visiting many local and far away\, parks\, reserves\, and other places where “wildlife” lives. \nIn 2014\, David\, his wife Cynthia\, and their dog Sam moved to Annandale\, Virginia\, from Leesburg\, Virginia to be closer to work. He was a member of the Loudoun Photo Club for about 5 years and then in 2015\, joined Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS). In 2016\, he volunteered to be the Webmaster of the NVPS website. \nDavid is also the organizer of the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group which has over 2\,000 members and leads about two field trips a month. The Group also does a Photo A Day for the year and a month project. The goal is to take photos every day and post the best one to the Meetup site. This is a proven way to improve your photography. David is an affiliate of Skylum and has done a few of these live edit sessions for the Meetup Group. He has a discount code and affiliate links. He receives a small commission on the sale but this does not increase the price.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-skylum-luminar-ai-and-neo-photo-editing-by-david-crooks/
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