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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Fireworks & Old Town at Night
DESCRIPTION:Want to enjoy shooting fireworks without fighting crowds or heat?  This field trip will give you that opportunity.  Every Saturday through the end of the year there is a fireworks show at National Harbor.  The show\, which begins at 5:30 p.m.\, lasts 5-10 minutes\, and will give all levels of fireworks photographers a chance to get shots of the fireworks with the Capital Wheel and National Harbor in the background. We will photograph the fireworks from across the river at Jones Point Park.  After the show is over we will drive a mile up the road and meet at the northwest corner of King and S. Fairfax Streets\, where we’ll start our walk to photograph Old Town at night\, which will be decked out for the holidays.  \n\n\n\nWhen:Saturday\, December 14 from 5:15 – 8:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nRain date: Sunday\, December 15 from 6-8:30 p.m. (without the fireworks\, meet in Old Town) \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nJones Point Park \n\n\n\nJones Point Drive\, Alexandria\, VA \n\n\n\n(free parking: park as close to the water as possible; we will meet at the fishing pier visible from path underneath the Wilson Bridge next to the water’s edge) \n\n\n\nOld Town Alexandria \n\n\n\n(park at the Market Square garage at 108 N. Fairfax St. – $5 weekend flat fee – and walk out to the corner of King and S. Fairfax Streets; we will meet there) \n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes: \n\n\n\nFor the fireworks\, a 24-70mm or a 28-300 or similar lens will work well.  (No wide angle is needed given the distance we will be from the fireworks). Either will also work for the Old Town shots unless you want to shoot handheld\, in which case you should bring a prime with good glass. Tripods are necessary for the fireworks and encouraged for Old Town. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-fireworks-old-town-at-night/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Education & Training (In Person):  Post-Processing Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\nPhoto taken by Stan Bysshe\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, December 10\, Education and Training will offer an interactive session focused on post processing. In several “mini classrooms” set up in the firehall\, the following experienced club photographers will demonstrate the capabilities of common post-processing software and how those tools can be incorporated in your workflow:  \n\n\n\n\nMike Whalen:  Lightroom Classic and Topaz\n\n\n\nStan Bysshe:  Lightroom Classic\n\n\n\nGary Perlow:  Photoshop\n\n\n\nArt Rose:  Photoshop\n\n\n\nDavid Crooks:  Luminar Neo\n\n\n\nJim McDermott:  Nik plug-ins such as SilverEfx\n\n\n\nTom Schum:  FastStone\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis will be interactive\, so bring your questions! Do you have a particular image you are working on? Bring in your RAW file on a thumb drive\, and work with one or more of the presenters to enhance the image and successfully convey what caught your eye. \n\n\n\nWhether or not you enjoy post processing\, it is critical to achieving your vision in the final print and enhancing your skill as a photographer. So whether you are just starting with post processing or want to explore advanced Photoshop editing techniques\, bring your curiosity; we will see you on December 10! \n\n\n\nSilver FX Abandoned Building in Loudoun by Jim McDermott
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-in-person-post-processing-qa/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000
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SUMMARY:Programs:  (Zoom) Valérie Jardin--What It Means to Be a Street Photographer
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation Valérie will give an overview of the different ways to approach street photography. You will get an intimate insight into Valerie’s thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of recent photographs. You will leave this presentation with renewed vision and a desire to capture moments of everyday life.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValérie Jardin is an award winning French photographer who has developed a unique style that is both evocative and authentic. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of narrative\, capturing candid moments that reveal the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. With a discerning eye for composition and a keen understanding of light and shadow\, Valérie Jardin creates emotionally charged photographs of everyday moments. Valérie’s work is also marked by her commitment to teaching and mentoring other photographers. Through international workshops\, online courses\, conferences\, exhibits\, podcasts and over a dozen books\, she shares her knowledge and experience with others.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-valerie-jardin-what-it-means-to-be-a-street-photographer/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Member's Gallery (In-Person): The Illinois Forest Preserves with Jim Sinsheimer
DESCRIPTION:During the post-World War II era of the late 20th century\, the northern suburbs of Chicago saw dramatic development of residential and commercial construction. To preserve portions of the natural forest which originally covered the land\, the Illinois Forest Preserves were created by the various counties in the area.  As I grew up there\, the forest preserves always impressed me with their state of natural\, undeveloped character. Through the seasons\, the forest areas changed their colors in the fall\, were covered in winter snow\, were inundated with spring rain and provided a lush canopy of green in the summer months. When my parents moved to a retirement community near the Des Plaines River in 2008\, I began to photograph this portion of the preserves during my periodic visits. Over ten years\, I captured images of the preserves and the river in all states of weather and seasons.     \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy introduction to photography was at around 7 years old when my dad converted a coal bin (we now had gas heat) to his darkroom.  However\, my interest really took off in college.  I’ve been a member of NVPS since 2018 having moved to Virginia from Southern California to be with our grandson and his family.  My past work has been published in Black and White Magazine\, LensWork and LensWork’s “Seeing in Sixes”. I’ve been a Canon shooter forever – I still have my FTB\, TL and F1 cameras as “museum” pieces. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-the-illinois-forest-preserves-with-jim-sinsheimer/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery (In-Person): Journey to the Subcontinent of India with John Olsen
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, I traveled to India for the first time\, to celebrate my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. My member’s gallery is a visual narrative of my journey to modern India\, one of the most diverse countries in the world\, reflected in its religions\, ethnicities\, and customs across a population of 1.4 billion people. My prints tell the story of the people I met\, the places I visited\, and the emotions that I experienced during my journey to the Subcontinent of India. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Life is a journey\, not a destination.” My photographic journey began almost 50 years ago. After meeting new friends\, who were photo enthusiasts\, including past NVPS President Fred Siskind\, and seeing an exhibit of Ansel Adams photographs\, I was hooked on photography. My first camera was an Olympus SLR. I shot 35mm b&w film and color slides\, and had my own darkroom. I have enjoyed all genres of photography including nature\, birds\, landscapes\, sports\, events\, travel\, and family portraits.  \n\n\n\nAs my family grew\, time available to persue photography became limited. After retiring from the federal Government in 2015\, I resumed my interest by joining the NVPS and the OLLI Photo Club (OPC). Along with fellow NVPS member\, Ed Marion\, I am a co-coordinator of the OPC which is a part of the Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI) at George Mason University. Much thanks to all of the NVPS members who have been guest speakers at our OPC monthly meetings and partnered with the OPC to photograph the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in 2023 and 2024.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-journey-to-the-subcontinent-of-india-with-john-olsen/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum: (In-Person) - Yellowstone 98 with Wayne Wolfersberger
DESCRIPTION:98% percent of the visitors to Yellowstone never see 98% of the park! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 other features along the way in their rush to get to the next “big thing”. They “hike the board walks around some of the geyser basins but little else in their rush to “see it all”. There is so much more to see and do in the worlds first national park that is 2.2 million acres of treasures. I will share some the “undiscovered gems” that are simply over looked. This will be from my perspective as a Yellowstone Ranger and as a photographer\, including boating\, hiking\, and even a little camping or sleeping on your boat docked at the public marina at the largest natural freshwater lake in the country. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWayne is an ecologist-naturalist\, educator\, and photographer with a master’s degree in education. Over his career\, he worked for the Fish and Wildlife Service\, the National Park Service\, and the Navy Photographic Center. He has spent 45 years in science education in public schools and universities. He has taught a variety of photography classes\, led photography tours\, and has presented educational nature photography programs in the Mid-Atlantic region\, the UK\, and Australia. He has received multiple awards from Natures Best\, NANPA\, and several other photography organizations. His photos have been published in a variety of media and appeared in fine art exhibits as well as stock around the globe. \n\n\n\nwww.waynewolfersberger.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-in-person-yellowstone-98-with-wayne-wolfersberger/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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SUMMARY:Competition: Digital and Prints (In Person) No Theme with Judge Sandi Croan
DESCRIPTION:Sandi Croan is a fine art photographer who specializes in landscape\, nature\, and travel photography with an eye for capturing the unique and creating fine art for homes and offices. \n\n\n\nSandi has been juried in and has won numerous competitions and awards for her fine art photographs including: Photographer of the Year and Print of the Year numerous times as well as Versatile Photographer of the Year at Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS); Best Landscape and People’s Choice awards at Nature Visions Photography Expo;Best in Show and 2nd Place at the juried Meadowlark Photo Expo; 1st Place at the 2016 Art Space Herndon Fine Art Photography Exhibit\, and 2nd Place at Reston Artists PhotoArt 2015. Her images are on permanent display at the Fair Oaks Hospital Cancer Center and Inova Schar Cancer Center. Sandi was a featured artist in Elan Magazine\, and her photograph “Blue Lagoon” was on the cover. She has also had photographs published in other local and national magazines.  \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, she was a finalist in Outdoor Photographer Magazine’s Nature’s Colors in 2021 with her photo “Sossusvlei 427”. \n\n\n\nSandi has been a member of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society since 2004 and has served in a variety of board positions. She served as President of NVPS for two terms from 2009-2011. She also is a speaker and serves as a judge for area photographic clubs\, competitions and exhibitions which she enjoys tremendously. \n\n\n\nYou can see a sample of Sandi’s work on www.sandicroanphotography.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-digital-and-prints-in-person-with-judge-sandi-croan/
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Great Falls MD (South End)
DESCRIPTION:Great Falls is a DMV treasure and a favorite place for landscape photography. In November we will photograph the Potomac River and C&O Canal on the southeast end of the Maryland side of Great Falls.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will park in the (free) parking lots across from The Old Angler’s Inn and head over the Angler’s Footbridge and down to the shore of the Potomac River\, which at that point provides a beautiful wide view of the river and the shores beyond it. We will then walk northwest along the C&O Canal and take advantage of the landscape and wildlife photo ops that the canal provides.  We will make our way back toward the parking lot on the same path. For those who would like to get something to eat afterwards\, we will meet at Market on the Boulevard\, a deli 3.6 miles down the road from the parking lot.  \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nSaturday November 16 from 8 -11 a.m. (post-trip gathering at 11:15 a.m.) \n\n\n\nRain date: Sunday\, November 17 from 8-11 a.m. \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nGreat Falls National Park \n\n\n\nStart at parking lot across from Old Angler’s Inn (10801 Macarthur Blvd\, Potomac\, MD) \n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes: \n\n\n\nA walkaround or landscape lens will work well. A wide angle lens (camera or phone) would be nice for river and footbridge shots. If you would also like to photograph birds on the canal\, you can bring a longer lens\, although the birds will be relatively close.     \n\n\n\nParking is free and there is no admission fee at this end of the park. There is an upper and lower parking lot across from Old Angler’s Inn\, and restrooms at the lower lot. We will meet by the restrooms.  \n\n\n\nThe walk down to canal and river is moderately steep and the paths are not paved\, so hiking footwear is recommended. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us!Rena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2024-2025 \n\n\n\nPhotographs courtesy of Rena Schild
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-great-falls-md-south-end/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Education & Training:  (In-Person) Long Exposure Photography with Kimxuan Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to Wikipedia:  Long-exposure\, time-exposure\, or slow-shutter photography involves using a long-duration shutter speed to sharply capture the stationary elements of images while blurring\, smearing\, or obscuring the moving elements. Kimxuan will also go over the technique on how to capture fireworks in a creative way by using the Long Exposure method. \n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimxuan studied photography in college when the photography world was still using film and darkroom to process photos. Fast forward\, Kimxuan joined NVPS in 2019. She had received several Monthly Competition and Year End awards. Some of the awards were Advanced Color Print of the Year\, Advanced Color Digital Image of the Years (2021 and 2022)\, Advanced Monochrome Digital Image of the Year\, Photographer of the Year – Color Digital Advanced\, Photographer of the Year – Versatile Advanced\, and Ollie Fite Awards (2021 and 2024). \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Kimxuan is the Lead Instructor for Advanced Level class and an Assistant to the President of the Vietnamese Photography Society (VNPS). She wrote and contributed photography lessons as well as lessons on portfolio projects. She also served as part of the judging panels for VNPS. In addition\, Kimxuan has received the Portfolio Project of the Year and Honorable Excellent Service from the society.  \n\n\n\nKimxuan likes to travel within the United States as well as the world to capture mostly landscaping and wildlife.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-in-person-long-exposure-photography-with-kimxuan-nguyen/
CATEGORIES:Education & Training
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SUMMARY:Program - (Zoom): Photographing in a Foreign CountryProgram with Frank Van Riper
DESCRIPTION:Frank will discuss photographing in a foreign country and include images made by him and his wife in Umbria\, Venice\, Paris\, England\, and Japan. Among other things\, Frank will discuss how he gets people to let him photograph their daily lives and activities\, the best times to shoot on the street\, why the most popular tourist attractions often are the worst venues for great photography—and  how to loosen someone up even when you don’t speak the language. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank Van Riper is an award-winning documentary and fine art photographer\, journalist\, author and lecturer whose work has been published internationally.  \n\n\n\nHis photographs are in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery (Washington\, DC) as well as in the Portland Museum of Art (Portland\, Maine.) His 1998 book of photography and essays\, Down East Maine/A World Apart\, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and won the silver award for photography from the Art Director’s Club of Metropolitan Washington.  \n\n\n\nHis latest book is Recovered Memory: New York & Paris 1960-1980\, which immediately became an Amazon bestseller. His previous book\, done in collaboration with his wife and professional partner Judith Goodman\, was Serenissima: Venice in Winter\, a coffee table collection of black and white photographs and essays\, published in 2008 both in the US and Italy.  Their next collaboration—and their first book in color–is The Green Heart of Italy: Umbria and its Ancient Neighbors. (Fall\, 2025) \n\n\n\nVan Riper was a member of the New York Daily News Washington Bureau for 20 years\, serving as White House correspondent\, national political correspondent and Washington Bureau news editor. He was a 1979 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. In 1982 he partnered with his wife in commercial and documentary photography. In 1992\, Van Riper became photography columnist of the Washington Post\, where his column\, “Talking Photography\,” appeared for 19 years. It now is now available at www.TalkingPhotography.com.  \n\n\n\nA popular teacher and lecturer\, Van Riper is on the faculty of PhotoWorks at Glen Echo Park\, Md.\, and has lectured and/or taught in the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program\, the Maine Photographic Workshops\, the University of Maine at Machias and at other colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-photographing-in-a-foreign-countryprogram-with-frank-van-riper/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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SUMMARY:Education & Training: (In-Person) Here Comes the Judge with Stan Bysshe
DESCRIPTION:Stan Bysshe will offer thoughts on selecting and processing images that you are considering for entry in competitions and illustrate those ideas by working on some anonymous images submitted by club members. \n\n\n\nLike most NVPS members\, Stan has entered countless photo competitions and has had numerous favorite images shot down by judges.  It is important to pay attention to detail when taking a photo and processing it.  But it is also important to remember the reason why you took the photo and what it was that caught your eye; did you successfully convey that vision to the viewer?   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you have an image that you would like Stan to anonymously review\, please send a RAW out-of-the camera file no later than October 1. A separate email with upload instructions will be sent to members.  Note that he might not be able to get to all the submitted images. \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStan’s photographic journey started in the 1960s with a hand-me-down Nikkormat.  But because of his love for scuba diving and marine tropical reef ecology\, his equipment and images became dedicated too underwater nature.  By 2010 it was time to hang up the scuba gear and when he joined NVPS\, Stan was exposed to a whole new world of land-based photography.  Still nature remained a driving force behind his images.  Since joining the club\, Stan has “volunteered” for Field Trips (twice)\, Competitions\, and Mentoring and is a past President.  For the past decade he has helped lead photo tours in Washington State\, Alaska\, Yellowstone National Park\, New Mexico\, and Florida.  
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-in-person-here-comes-the-judge-with-stan-bysshe/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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SUMMARY:Member's Forum: (In-Person) - Sitka Alaska for Bubble Netting Whales with Ginger Werz-Petricka
DESCRIPTION: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 of year\, the human fishing industry\, and the beautiful landscapes of the area. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBIO:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGinger joined NVPS in 2009 at a point in her life when she really needed to find a creative outlet.  She has been interested in photography since high school after receiving a Minolta SRT-101 for Christmas.  Her first DSLR was a Canon 6D that she still loves\, but for travel in particular the weight has become a problem.  Today she carries two Olympus mirrorless bodies\, the OMD mark 11 and the OM-1. \n\n\n\n“One of the first questions I always seem to get is ‘What kind of photography do you do?’    My answer is ‘all kinds’.  Any subject is fair game if it’s interesting to me.  That said\, and as much as I love all kinds of wildlife\, I just started seeking out animals as my subjects a few years ago…and I’m still not a bird photographer.  I greatly admire all my friends in NVPS who take such amazing wildlife shots.  I think it’s been seeing your images through the years that opened my up to giving it a try.  Now\, I’d be willing to go to Sitka every year to see the whales.”
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-in-person-ginger-werz-petricka-sitka-alaska-for-bubble-netting-whales/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T200000
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery: (In-Person) (Digital) Wildlife\, Landscape\, Macro: My Photo Journey with Nancy Galib
DESCRIPTION:I’ve been taking photographs for most of my life\, but much more so in the past 7 or so years.  I started out with a Kodak Instamatic camera when I was a teenager\, and moved on to a rangefinder\, and then an SLR during the film-only era.  But digital photography and post-production tools were game changers.  It’s so much easier to experiment without the expenses of getting rolls of film developed.  My photography really took off after a photo trip to Alaska in the winter of 2017\, when I learned about shooting raw files and post-processing with Lightroom and Photoshop. I love the creativity that it gives me to convey what I feel. I’ve taken several photography trips since then — to places like Yellowstone\, the Southwest\, and most recently Botswana.  Each trip brings new skills\, new ways of seeing the world around me\, and new friends.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy photography doesn’t yet have a particular style\, and I am not drawn to one particular genre. I see photography as a journey of learning\, seeing\, and connecting with the world around me. My photos encompass wildlife\, landscape\, macro\, abstract\, and everything in between.  The wildlife photos will be primarily of the incredible birds and animals I saw along the Chobe River and in the Okavango Delta last fall\, but will also include birds and animals a little closer to home.  I was captivated by the colors and patterns in Alaska and U.S. national parks\, and my landscape photos from these places will include both beautiful mountain scenery as well as the abstract patterns I saw around me.  Flowers and insects will make up most of the macro images\, many of which were taken in my neighborhood or in local parks.  \n\n\n\nI look forward to continuing this journey!
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-digital-wildlife-landscape-macro-my-photo-journey-with-nancy-galib/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T193000
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SUMMARY:Members’ Gallery - (In-Person) (Print):  The Fun of Handmade Books with Tana Ebbole 
DESCRIPTION:We seldom think of making  our own photography books from scratch.  It is wonderful to be able to make a book with an online company and get back a lovely final product. \n\n\n\nBut leaning and making your own by hand is also fun and fascinating. It allows the photographer to have complete control over the entire process.  This opens many possibilities for various types and styles.  As well as having choices of the binding materials and designs.  Not to mention the paper used for the images to be displayed upon. \n\n\n\nI’m not an expert but have enjoyed taking classes and making several books.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGaetana (Tana) Ebbole\, an Arlingtonbased photographer\, seeks interesting flowers\, plants\, landscapes\, architecture and interior scenes to photograph.  She finds the solitude and peace of being outside in nature\, interesting architecture or working in her ad hoc studio help her to achieve total focus and a place of total enjoyment.  Her goal is to capture an image in such a way that others will be excited and touched as she was by what she saw in that moment. She finds the creative process of finding the scenes to capture through producing a printed image fascinating.  Her interests include landscapes\, flora\, rural and urban settings\, and scenes created in her ad hoc studio.   \n\n\n\nShe has been selected in juried national\, regional and local competitions and is a member of NVPS and the Art League’s Gallery 75. \n\n\n\nAll images are printed with archival ink on archival paper. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWebsite: Tanaebbolephotography.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram: TanaEbbole
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-print-the-fun-of-handmade-books-with-tana-ebbole/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T143000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: National Capital Trolley Museum
DESCRIPTION:In October we’re visiting the National Capital Trolley Museum where we can photograph streetcars from DC and other cities.  At the visitor center we can see exhibits and presentations on the streetcar system as well as board an historic streetcar for a ride around a one mile track.  And of course we can photograph the many streetcars – from six different nations – on display.   \n\n\n\nMore information about the Trolley Museum can be found here: https://www.dctrolley.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:Saturday October 19\, 2024 from 11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  (the museum is open from 12 – 5 p.m. on Saturdays\, so feel free to stay late) \n\n\n\nNo rain date \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n1313 Bonifant RoadColesville\, MD 20905(301) 384-6352 \n\n\n\nNational Capital Trolley Museum \n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes: \n\n\n\nA 24-70mm lens and a wide angle lens are both good choices for the streetcars\, details and streetcar tracks.   \n\n\n\nAdmission to the museum is $12 ($10 for seniors and those under 18).  The museum strongly recommends purchasing tickets online (the website shows 30 tickets are sold online for each date) but says that walk-ins are welcome.     \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased here:  https://www.etix.com/ticket/mvc/online/upcomingEvents/venue?venue_id=16854&orderBy=1&pageNumber=2 \n\n\n\nThere is free parking for visitors\, and it is also a ten minute ride from the Glenmont Metro station (red line).   \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us!Rena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2024-2025
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-national-capital-trolley-museum/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T210000
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SUMMARY:Competition: (Zoom) - No Theme with Judge Samantha Stephens
DESCRIPTION:Samantha Stephens is a biologist–turned–photographer for science and conservation. She uses visual storytelling to communicate scientific research\, \n\n\n\nespecially when that research is relevant to conservation issues. Through her work she hopes to foster appreciation for the natural world and the work that helps us understand and protect our shared home. \n\n\n\nSamantha is a graduate of the Environmental Visual Communication program offered by the Royal Ontario Museum and Fleming College. She is a National Geographic Explorer\, an Emerging League Member of the International League of Conservation Photographers\, and a Girls Who Click Ambassador. Her work has appeared in bioGraphic\, National Wildlife Magazine\, National Geographic\, and Photo Life Magazine. Samantha currently spends most of her \n\n\n\ntime in Algonquin Provincial Park (Ontario\, Canada)\, where she documents various wildlife research projects at the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-zoom-no-theme-with-judge-samantha-stephens/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T210000
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SUMMARY:Education & Training: (In-Person) - Bring Your Camera and Prints
DESCRIPTION:Mixing things up a bit\, our regular Education and Training meeting on October 8 will be an in-person\, “Bring Your Camera and Prints” meeting at the firehouse.  Let’s do shots! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow that you have printed your best images for competition\, we will start with a 10-minute presentation on matting by Bob and Willa Friedman.  After that\, it is all hands-on (deck)!  We will have mat cutters\, so bring your pints and mat board and get those prints matted and ready for competition. \n\n\n\nWe will also have several stations set up to encourage you to try something different with your camera\, including bringing out the texture in common items (e.g.\, fossils\, corks\, fabrics\, and shells) and photographing water in motion.  If you have something that you think others in the club might enjoy photographing\, please bring it!  We will have lights\, but bring your flash too\, as it may come in handy. \n\n\n\nNotes: \n\n\n\nDuring the 5th Tuesday Education and Training meeting on October 29\, Stan Bysshe will offer thoughts on selecting and processing images that you are considering for entry in competitions and illustrate those ideas by working on some anonymous images submitted by club members.  If you have an image that you would like Stan to anonymously review\, please send a RAW out-of-the camera file no later than October 1.  A separate email with instructions will be sent to members. Note that he might not be able to get to all the submitted images.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-in-person-bring-your-camera-and-prints/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T210000
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SUMMARY:Program: (Zoom) - Lightroom Workflow with Nick Sinnott
DESCRIPTION:Prior to October 2023\, Lightroom was solely cloud based and I personally never used it. Now\, Lightroom can also access local files\, completely changing workflows so much that after 13 years of being a Lightroom Classic user\, I now solely use Lightroom…and loving it!  Learn my workflow and reasons why it works for me. \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Sinnott is the Owner and Director of Chicago Photography Classes. With over a decade of experience in teaching photography\, Nick has mastered the art of guiding students of all levels to capture their creative visions. He has meticulously crafted the curriculum for numerous popular courses\, including the highly acclaimed “Drips\, Drops and Illusions Workshop\,” “Macro Photography\,” and comprehensive “Lightroom and Photoshop” classes. \n\n\n\nNick’s passion for photography extends beyond the classroom. He is an avid photographer who loves capturing the beauty of landscapes\, the excitement of sports\, the elegance of architecture\, and the intricacies of real estate.  \n\n\n\nAt home\, he cherishes documenting the everyday moments of his vibrant family life with his four children and wonderful wife. \n\n\n\nAs a recognized Calibrite Ambassador\, Nick stays at the forefront of the photography industry\, continually exploring new techniques and sharing his knowledge with a community of enthusiastic photographers. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills\, Nick’s expertise and approachable teaching style make him an invaluable resource for every photography enthusiast.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-lightroom-workflow-with-nick-sinnott/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: The Old Town Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The Old Town Farmers’ Market held in front of city hall is the oldest farmers’ market held continuously at one site in the country.  The market as well as the block around City Hall offers lots of photographic opportunities for the street and urban photographer.  Vendors will be tending to their stalls\, shoppers will be scrutinizing the wares\, and others will be out for a stroll making this area a fun and target rich environment.  There’s even more to see as you walk down King Street to the waterfront. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the South East corner of the market (intersection of King St. and N.Fairfax St.) for our usual meet and greet.  We’ll explore the area around the market for a bit and then take a break at a nearby restaurant\, la Madeleine (one block to the West).  Once rested\, you’ll have a choice between venturing down to the waterfront or staying around the market.  Feel free to join the trek or stay as long as you like. \n\n\n\nOur club had a wonderful time when we last attended the market back in September 2019. \n\n\n\nhttps://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/Field-Trips/2019-2020-Field-Trips/Old-Town-Alexandria-Sep-2019 \n\n\n\nWhere:301 King St.\, Alexandria\, VA \n\n\n\nFree underground parking is available at the Market Square Garage until 12:30pm.  Access the garage at 108 N. Fairfax St. between Cameron and King St. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional parking options are outlined on the Alexandria City website.  (https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/OldTownParkingMap2022Update.pdf) \n\n\n\nWhen:Saturday\, September 28\, 2024 from 8a.m. – 11a.m.  (Rain date / no market: Sunday\, September 29\, 2024 from 8a.m. – 11a.m.) \n\n\n\nEquipment: \n\n\n\n\nMost subjects won’t be that far away.  Lenses around 24-70mm will provide excellent results.\n\n\n\nConsider bringing a longer lens in the range of 70-200mm if you want more candid shots from a distance\n\n\n\nDon’t forget your polarizer \n\n\n\nTripods may be helpful as a creative tool but are not necessary\n\n\n\nWear comfortable shoes\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us!Rena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2024-2025 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-the-old-town-farmers-market/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T210000
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CREATED:20240815T172214Z
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum: (In-Person) - Kyoto Gardens: Tips for Fall Foliage Photography with Don Smith
DESCRIPTION: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 a camera in grade school and dabbled in picture-taking over the years but gradually got serious about photography after buying his first DSLR in Bangkok in about 2004. He has been to Kyoto several times before but last year was his first chance to visit with a decent camera (and without small children). Don and his wife\, Tomoco\, will be heading far west into retirement in 2025. \n\n\n\nDon Smith will share suggestions on local travel and photography logistics\, and discuss his favorite autumn gardens based on a trip to Kyoto he made November 23 – December 7 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Smith was a Canon shooter until he found his DSLR getting heavier every year and switched to the mirrorless Fujifilm system\, and he now shoots an XH-2. He loves travel photography\, landscapes\, and everything interesting. He has benefited tremendously from the education and fellowship that NVPS offers since joining the club in 2014. He has managed to lose his files from China and Australia\, but a sampling of his work from East\, South\, and Southeast Asia; Western\, Central\, and Eastern Europe; Israel; and North America is available at https://donsmith.smugmug.com/.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-in-person-kyoto-gardens-tips-for-fall-foliage-photography-with-don-smith/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T200000
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SUMMARY:Member's Gallery - (In-Person): A Little Bit of Everything with Lidia Slominski
DESCRIPTION:I Am \n\n\n\nby Lidia Slominski \n\n\n\nI am a mother\, a wife\, a daughter\, \n\n\n\nDevoted to my Family. \n\n\n\nI am a speck of dust in the immensity \n\n\n\nof \n\n\n\nthe Universe. \n\n\n\nI am an artist\, a writer\, \n\n\n\nan Army professional\, loyal to my country. \n\n\n\nI am a name on an endless list. \n\n\n\nI am All\, and Nothing. \n\n\n\nI Am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an artist\, I am self-taught. Art is my way to express my views of the world around me without using words. I always loved taking photos; I feel inspired every time I look around\, whether alone\, with my family or at work\, by anything and everything.  I create stories around the photographs that I take. I look at them as life scenes and use them as inspiration for my paintings. When I create photograph series\, I sometimes tell the story in a poem. My first painting was inspired by my professional mentor calling me a “tall poppy “and by childhood memories. Creating my first painting inspired a series of photographs that feature poppies.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs far as showcasing my work\, I usually give my photographs or paintings as gifts to friends\, as a memento of a memory we share. However\, I have participated in a few events where I sold my art or raised funding for events. Most recently\, I was the featured artist of May 2023 at the Darbytown Art Studio in Fredericksburg. I also earned awards and various photography group recognitions\, such as Top Image of the Month with the NOVA Macro/Nature Photography VA – DC – MD\, January 2021 (run by Lori Lankford)\, Second Place\, two Honorable Mentions and a Merit Award at the 2022 Annual Fredericksburg Photography Show\, and most recently Second Place at the NVPS intermediate Color Monthly Competition of April 2024 (I joined NVPS in March 2024). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Window \n\n\n\nBy Lidia Slominski \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA dark gloomy room\,  \n\n\n\nPaint peeling off the walls. \n\n\n\nOpen doors\, of closets and cabinets. \n\n\n\nEmpty now…Bearing memories of things\, \n\n\n\nAnd the people that the things belonged to. \n\n\n\nA dirty\, worn-out rug across the floor\, \n\n\n\nWith stains of times past\, and a musty odor. \n\n\n\nAn empty\, abandoned room. \n\n\n\nIn an empty\, abandoned building. \n\n\n\nCold and dark. A sanitarium\, more precisely. \n\n\n\nSuddenly\, I feel the burden. \n\n\n\nA burden of many\, that now becomes mine… \n\n\n\nOverwhelming and distant at the same time. \n\n\n\nAnd then\, I see the light seeping through. \n\n\n\nComing through a window\, \n\n\n\nThat seems blocked by a brick wall. \n\n\n\nAs I walk past the door\, the light becomes brighter.  \n\n\n\nThe brick wall is fading\, and my soul feels lighter. \n\n\n\nA feeling of hope has taken over. \n\n\n\nAnd I can go on…
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-i-am-with-lidia-slominski/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T200000
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery (In-Person) – Prints: Dance and Architecture with Catherine Wang
DESCRIPTION:Dance and Architecture are two distinct yet profoundly interconnected subjects in photography\, each offering unique challenges and opportunities for creative expression. Capturing dance in photography involves freezing moments of fluid motion\, translating the grace\, power\, and emotion of the dance into a still image\, while Architectural photography focuses on capturing the design\, form\, and aesthetic of buildings and structures. It emphasizes lines\, shapes\, patterns\, and the relationship between different elements of the design. Can we find something in common between these two? Yes\, it’s “ART”\,  Both dance and architecture photography require a strong artistic vision. Photographers need to see beyond the obvious and capture unique perspectives that showcase their subjects in new and artistic ways. In my “Dance and Architecture” presentation\, I hope the audience will find the unique connection hidden behind the photos.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Wang is an International award-winning photographer based in DMV area (DC\, Maryland\, Virginia)\, specializing in still life\, architecture\, portrait and dance photography. Her work also exhibited in many countries\, such as UK\, Switzerland\, Japan etc.   \n\n\n\nWith 8 years of experience\, Catherine has developed a unique style that blends contemporary aesthetics with classic techniques.   \n\n\n\nCatherine’s journey into photography began in 2016\, when she got her first Nikon DSLR camera. Her skills took off in 2020 when COVID-19 started\, allowing her to work remotely and giving her more time to dive into photography. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines\, including Photo Vogue\, 1x.com etc.  \n\n\n\nWhen she’s not behind the camera\, Catherine enjoys reading\, teaching photography workshops and mentoring aspiring photographers. She believes in the power of photography to tell stories and evoke emotions\, and she is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of her craft. \n\n\n\nAwards: \n\n\n\nSony World Photography Awards 2024  — Overall Winner\, Alpha Female AwardsSony World Photography Awards 2023  — Shortlist\, Object categoryInternational Black & White Photography Contest 2022 — 3rd place\, Fine ArtTokyo International Foto Awards 2022 — Bronze\, Fine Art \n\n\n\nContact: \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.cwangphoto.com Instagram: @catherinewang.photo
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-prints-dance-and-architecture-with-catherine-wang/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T210000
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SUMMARY:Competition: (Zoom) - No Theme with Judge Lisa Cuchara
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Cuchara\, PhD\, OM SYSTEM Ambassador\, Master Craftsman (PPA)\, Master of Artistry (PPA)\, Master of Photography (PPA)\, HonNEC\, is very passionate about photography and enjoys both being behind the lens and in the digital darkroom. She loves to photograph nature but finds many subjects equally intriguing. She appreciates the world around her and embraces the challenge of interpreting what her eyes see\, and her heart feels\, via her photographs. \n\n\n\nLisa met her husband Tom through photography\, and they are both very active in many local\, national\, and international photography organizations. They have a photography studio for teaching photography as well as for portraits. They have had many successful gallery exhibitions\, their work has been accepted into numerous juried exhibitions\, and their images have won awards at the local\, state\, national\, and international levels. Their photographs have appeared in Adirondack Life\, Wild Bird\, Birder’s World\, on calendar pages and covers\, and on the cover of a fictional paperback novel. They have published two books with Amherst Media— “Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things” which is about their HDR and light painted images and “The Frog Whisperer.” \n\n\n\nThey have presented a wide variety of motivational and instructional programs in person and via zoom to many photography groups/conventions. They also teach photography and post–processing and lead photo tours. They would love to have an opportunity to inspire you with their “Creativity is contagious\, pass it on” philosophy and their “Don’t shoot what it looks like\, shoot what it feels like” approach. They love to teach\, mentor\, motivate\, and inspire\, and hope that their passion and creativity will inspire you to capture beautiful photons and manipulate pixels with impact. Check them out at PhotographyByLisaAndTom and join their email list.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-zoom-no-theme-with-judge-lisa-cuchara/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T210000
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SUMMARY:Education & Training: (In-Person) - Before You Print with Wayne Guenther
DESCRIPTION:The overwhelming volume of photographs these days are viewed digitally on a screen. You upload to social media yourself without much thought of file size (around 1000px) and resolution (72dpi) because it looks fine on the screen. If you want to print\, however\, you must consider many more things from capture to editing\, and matting and framing\, to create a digital file that will print beautifully for competition or decoration. This is a costly endeavor whether you print yourself or use a commercial service\, but the key to cost control is standardization. We will discuss how to select two or three image sizes that will scale to fit two or three standard mats and frames\, allowing for purchase of precut mats and backing\, glass\, and frame rails.  Once the event that required the print is over and if the piece is returned to you\, remove the print from the mat and reuse the mat/backing for the next requirement.  I will demonstrate how I place prints in mats and safely remove them later\, and a way to attach information about you and the print that can be removed without damaging the backing. Lastly\, I will talk about commercial printing service\, pros and cons of buying a printer\, and display different papers with the same printed image. \n\n\n\nWayne Guenther began his photography avocation in the late 1960s and became increasingly involved with Art Photography in the mid-1990s. Membership in Gallery West and the Art League (both in Alexandria) nudged him to regularly create new work and develop a style. In 2009 he was a charter member and President of the Workhouse Photography Group (Lorton) and remained active there until 2012 when he fully retired. Wayne joined NVPS in 2015. He has been accepted in many regional juried art competitions/shows over the past 25 years and has placed in numerous NVPS monthly competitions.    \n\n\n\nWayne shot with Nikon equipment for many years until the aggregate weight on his back and shoulders became problematic. He switched to the micro-four-thirds system in 2014 and uses Olympus System and Olympus lenses. His web site is www.wayneguentherphotography.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-in-person-before-you-print-with-wayne-guenther/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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SUMMARY:Program: (Zoom) - Rediscover Your Creative Core with Mollie Isaacs
DESCRIPTION:Great images require more than just tripping the shutter at the right time. They come from inside of YOU – your skills\, your talents\, and your creativity. Every child is creative\, but somehow we lose some of that creativity as we grow up. This program will help you rediscover that creative child that lives within you.  \n\n\n\nMollie will help you learn how to: \n\n\n\n– become more observant and look at the world around you with fresh eyes \n\n\n\n– use Light as a creative tool \n\n\n\n– use Shutter Speeds and Camera Angles as creative tools \n\n\n\n– always be ready for the unusual or unique \n\n\n\n– make simple post-processing techniques your best friend \n\n\n\nRegardless of what you enjoy photographing – flowers\, birds\, abstracts\, wildlife\, landscapes\, macro\, or any other subjects – this program will help you be more creative in your approaches.  \n\n\n\nYou will come away with easy yet powerful techniques to help elevate your photography to a higher level\, whether you are an experienced photographer or a novice. \n\n\n\nBIO  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMollie Isaacs is a professional photographer who specializes in Nature\, Wildlife\, Flowers\, Birds\, and Abstracts. She is passionate about photography\, and loves to share that passion by teaching others. Early in her career she studied with Ansel Adams and Joyce Tenneson. She has won the Kodak Gallery Award 14 times\, considered by some to be the “Oscar” of photography. Her work is in the Permanent Collection of the International Photography Hall of Fame\, and has been exhibited at Epcot Center in Disney World\, and Grand Central Terminal in NYC. She runs Awake The Light Photo Workshops & Tours\, offers online Webinars\, and personally leads photo workshops around the country and beyond. Read more about her and see her work on www.awakethelight.com 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-rediscover-your-creative-core-with-mollie-isaacs/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  The Montgomery County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Montgomery County Fair is a great end-of-summer event and club members have enjoyed it in the past.  This year we will be going on a weekday and will concentrate on the midway and rides after dark.  The fair gives us the opportunity to photograph not only the bright lights and action of the rides\, but the many carnival games\, concession stands and the people enjoying the fair\, eating the food and carrying the prizes they have won.  \n\n\n\nWe will meet just inside the main entrance at 7 p.m..  Look/walk right when you’ve passed through the main entrance for your field trip coordinators and members either standing or sitting at picnic tables.  We’ll arrive in daylight so we can survey the midway; the sun will set about an hour later.   \n\n\n\nMore information about the fair can be found here:  https://mcagfair.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:Tuesday\, August 13\, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 14\, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (rain date) \n\n\n\nThe fair hours are noon to 11 p.m. so you are welcome to come early and/or stay later \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nMontgomery County Fairgrounds.   \n\n\n\n501 Perry ParkwayGaithersburg\, MD 20877 \n\n\n\nParking and tickets: \n\n\n\nOnsite parking (which does not include fair admission) is $15 per car.  There should be plenty of parking\, but anticipate some heavy traffic as you near the fair.  Carpooling is a good option. \n\n\n\nFree parking with free shuttle service is available from (1) the Rockville Campus of Montgomery College; and (2) Lakeforest Mall.   \n\n\n\nTickets to the fair are $12 online\, $15 at the gate. \n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes: \n\n\n\n• Tripods are essential for after dark photography.  Find spots that are not heavy in pedestrian traffic to avoid patrons tripping over your gear. \n\n\n\n• Wide angle lenses (24-70mm or wider) will work great\, but you will also want to bring something with a little extra reach (70-200mm) for longer range candid photography. \n\n\n\n• Wear comfortable walking shoes. \n\n\n\n• Bring extra cash for drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us!Rena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2023-2024 \n\n\n\nPhotographs from our 2021/2022 field trip to the fair can be seen here: https://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/Field-Trips/2021-2022-Field-Trips/Montgomery-County-Fair
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-the-montgomery-county-fair/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Green Springs Gardens
DESCRIPTION:We’re returning to Green Spring Gardens for our field trip in early July. Green Spring Gardens offers so much with only a fraction of the crowds. The gardens around the gazebo and the winding paths between the parking lot and the lawn will be showing their blooms. In addition to the flowers\, you will also hopefully find birds\, butterflies\, bees\, dragonflies\, and maybe even a hummingbird or two. \n\n\n\nIn the far end of the park\, you will find several garden vignettes including a children’s garden. \n\n\n\nThe lower gardens is where you will find another gazebo and two ponds where you can capture water lilies and lotus flowers towering out of the water. This area is also home to great blue and green herons. These gardens are accessible from either a paved path leading down from the parking lot or the wooded stream valley path on the far end. \n\n\n\nPeople walking the park and otherwise enjoying nature will also provide for unique photographic opportunities around the park. \n\n\n\nMore information about the park and its events can be reviewed online\, https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nGreen Spring Gardens \n\n\n\n4603 Green Spring Rd. \n\n\n\nAlexandria\, VA \n\n\n\nPlease note that while the grounds are open from dawn to dusk\, the gate to the parking lot will probably be closed when we arrive. There are two options for parking: (1) in the parking spaces on Witch Hazel Road (accessed from Braddock Rd.) leading to the parking lot; and (2) on Green Spring Road (accessed from Little River Turnpike) across from the Salvation Army. Parking is permitted there where noted from 7 a.m. on.                 \n\n\n\nWhen:Saturday\, July 6\, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  \n\n\n\n(Rain date: Sunday\, July 7\, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) \n\n\n\nEquipment: \n\n\n\n\nFor the flora\, lenses in the 24-70 range and macro lenses will work well.  If you have a Lensbaby or other creative lenses\, bring them out for some fun and sun.\n\n\n\nDon’t forget your polarizer\n\n\n\nTripods are helpful and permitted but not necessary\n\n\n\nFor bird photography\, bring the longest lens you have\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNotes: \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the gazebo on the main level\, i.e.\, the level with the parking lot\, at 7:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nSunrise will be at 5:49 a.m.  If you want to start shooting before the meetup time you can return to the gazebo at 7:30 a.m. or look for us in the park.  If you arrive late and there is no one at the gazebo\, you should be able to find us:  it’s a small park. \n\n\n\nThe visitor center\, which has restrooms\, will open at 9 a.m. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nRena Schild and Steven Glintz \n\n\n\nField Trip Coordinators 2023-2024
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-green-springs-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:End-of-Year Banquet and Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Did someone say End-of-Year Banquet and Awards?! After four years of “virtual”banquets and awards\, with the last two followed by Burke Lake picnics\, we’re headingback indoors for a combined Banquet and Awards ceremony. Yea!So\, let’s celebrate our club’s 2023-2024 accomplishments. Come socialize and enjoy afantastic catered meal with fellow members. Bring your family and friends! We’llrecognize the artists who created the many wonderful competition photos of the pastyear\, and review all of the wining digital and print images. Also\, we will welcome theelected and appointed members of 20 24-2025 NVPS Board.When: Friday\, June 14\, 2024 from 6:00 to 9::00 PMSocial hour: 6:00-7:00 PM.  Hors de oeuvres\, soft drinks\, water and ice tea.Dinner: 7:00 PMChoice of steak\, salmon\, chicken carving board\, or vegetarian and vegan entrees; light desertsand coffee.Awards Presentation after dinner.Where: Dunn Loring Firehouse.  2148 Gallows Rd\, Dunn Loring\, VA 22027Tickets.Tickets are $25.00 per person (due by May 31). Please make checks payable toNorthern Virginia Photographic Society. The payment methods are: \n\n\n\n\nPay by cash or check at any Tuesday Club meeting (preferred method). For cashpayments\, please bring exact change.\n\n\n\nMail check to our Treasurer\, Tom Brett at 4216 Wynnwood Dr.\, Annandale\, VA22003\n\n\n\n\nI look forward to seeing you all at the Firehouse.Ginger Werz-PetrickaNVPS President\, 2023-2024
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/end-of-year-banquet-and-awards-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Activities,End-Of-Year Banquet
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Upperville Colt & Horse Show
DESCRIPTION:This event was so much fun last year that we’re doing it again!  Please join us in the beautiful Virginia countryside for the Upperville Colt & Horse Show.  Established in 1853\, it is the oldest horse show in America. There are multiple areas of competition with beautiful horses and riders of all ages. In addition to the main attraction there are artisans and other vendors and great people-watching. And on Sunday there will be a car show with antique cars and muscle cars.  \n\n\n\nThere is pretty much something for everyone to photograph.  Food is available and there are outdoor tables at which to enjoy it. And parking and admission are free! \n\n\n\nMore information about the show can be found here: https://www.upperville.com \n\n\n\nWhen:Sunday June 9\, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Event starts at 7:30 a.m. and generally goes until late in the afternoon\, so feel free to arrive early and/or stay late.) \n\n\n\nRain date: Saturday\, June 8\, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nUpperville Colt & Horse Show \n\n\n\n8300 John S. Mosby Highway \n\n\n\nUpperville\, VA \n\n\n\nParking is at the far end of the showgrounds. See the map below for the parking marked as “General Admission.” There should be law enforcement on the street to direct you if needed. We will meet near Gate 2 (also marked on the map). \n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes: \n\n\n\nYou will be shooting subjects both near and far\, so either a long-range lens (28-300\, for example) or two lenses (24-70 and 70-200\, or ideally 300mm+\, for example) would serve you well. \n\n\n\n*No flash photography is permitted. \n\n\n\nIt may be hot and sunny\, so bring water and sun protection. \n\n\n\nThere are porta-potties throughout the showgrounds. \n\n\n\nHere is a map of the showgrounds:
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-upperville-colt-horse-show/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Members Gallery:  (In-Person) – Digital: "People Watching" with Kirk Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Program Description \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKirk Johnson’s presentation is titled People Watching and he will exhibit some of his favorite photographs of people he has met locally and abroad. Tonight’s presentation was influenced by James Prochnik’s recent NVPS program titled Picturing Strangers: Facing Fears\, Finding Connections\, & Having Fun. \n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nKirk became interested in digital photography in 2012 when he joined NVPS. He has been recognized internationally\, nationally\, and locally with a variety of photographic awards including numerous photo sun creations on CBS Sunday Morning (2021 thru 2023)\, Annual Photography Award (APA)— Honorable Mention\, International Fine Arts Photography Award (FAPA)—Nominee Award\, Great American Country (GAC)—Hunt for Americana Photo Contest\, and NVPS monthly and end–of–year competition awards. Additionally\, his photographs have been juried into the 2020 Mid–Atlantic Photo Visions competition and a People’s Choice finalist. \n\n\n\nFinally\, his photographs (photo sun mandala creations) have appeared on CBS Sunday Morning (2021 thru 2023)\, in Outdoor Photography.com\, Bliss Magazine\, twice in Shutterbug.com “Photo of the Day\,” in the Willing Warriors Retreat at Bull Run\, and in the 2020 Burke and Herbert calendar. \n\n\n\nKirk has volunteered his time in NVPS as a Member’s Forum Coordinator\, Member’s Gallery Coordinator\, Vice President for Programs\, and most recently as President. Kirk’s website is Kirk Johnson Photography. \n\n\n\nPlease take a look at Kirk’s website which can be found here:  kirkjohnsonphotography.squarespace.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person at the Dunn Loring Firehouse
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-digital-people-watching-with-kirk-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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