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Showing a selection of nature photos, James will explain how he approached them, both in the field and during post-processing. James will cover the way he set up his camera and why he chose certain angles. He will compare old versions of photos and compare them to newer photos, better photos and show how he […]

In her presentation, Debra will discuss how she approaches street photography. She will discuss techniques and considerations to making a good street shot with examples and stories. Bio Debra was introduced to photography by a classmate while in college, and was instantly hooked.  She is inspired by the endless possibilities when looking through the lens.  […]

Don Smith spent his first 18 years in Omaha but has since lived in most parts of the United States and several countries in Asia and Europe. He was a journalist and taught Japanese and Korean history before taking a government job that allowed plenty of travel (and photography) opportunities. Mr. Smith first picked up […]

Ginger will talk about her two trips to Sitka Alaska to photograph humpback whales practicing bubble netting to feed on the herring that gather along the coast of Baranof Island each year in March to spawn.  She will talk about the logistics of photographing the whales, other wildlife opportunities in the area for that time […]

98% percent of the visitors to Yellowstone never see 98% of the park! The average visitors spend two days visiting Yellowstone, with all their time on roads connecting them to the big-name features such as Old Faithful, Yellowstone Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs and some other geyser basin features. They seldom stop to even view some […]

Description: The Colorado Plateau in the American Southwest is one of the great photographic destinations and has something for everyone. We’ll discuss how to plan your trip and how to think creatively about the opportunities that abound there. Bio: David Lattanzi got into photography 25 years ago after finding his mother’s old Canon AE-1, primarily […]

Description: Nancy will discuss her trips to see the aurora borealis, and what she learned on each one.  The presentation will include information on gear, camera settings, and editing aurora photos.  And a little science from a layperson's perspective. Bio: Nancy Galib has been a member of NVPS since 2021. She has been taking photographs for […]

Description: In the Fall of 2019 Greg and Gitta Smith purchased a travel trailer just before COVID. Fortunately, many State Parks recognized that RVs were self contained and did not need to use the bathhouse amenities and were open during Covid. This enabled them to discover many wonderful state parks in Virginia, West Virginia, and; and the […]