End-of-Year Competition and Awards Banquet (Virtual) with Judge Nikhil Bahl
Welcome to our very last meeting of the 2021 – 2022 season, NVPS End-of-Year Awards Night! We will have the full program of awards presented via Zoom this evening. In addition to the Zoom presentation, we will be having a picnic at Burke Lake Park on Sunday June 12th. We hope that you can join […]
End-of-Year NVPS Club Picnic
It is time for NVPS members to party and see friends after two long years! Please join us for good food and fun, and to celebrate the end of the 2021-2022 club year! Who: You and your spouse, or significant other or friendWhen: Sunday, June 12, 2022Time: […]
Field Trip: Smithsonian Folklife Festival
The Smithsonian's Folklife Festival returns for 2022. Every year, the Smithsonian organizes a festival on The Mall inviting people from around the world to share their cultures at our nation's Capitol. This festival is a cornerstone event on The Mall. It's recognized as the largest annual cultural event in the US capital and ranks among […]
Field Trips: High Wheel Bike Race, Frederick MD
Take a trip back in time at the only high wheel race of its kind in the country! Watch racers on bicycles that have up to a five-foot tall front wheel and a tiny rear wheel as they move through a 0.4 mile course in historic downtown Frederick Maryland at speeds up to 20 mph. […]
Field Trips: Montgomery County Fair
Let's finish the summer at the Montgomery County Fair. Veterans of this field trip will remember the fun around the animals before sundown followed by the excitement of the carnival. The highlights for this year's field trip will be focused on street photography at night and the colorful light-trails of the carnival. However, if you […]
Programs: Techniques for Creating Dynamic Images with Nikhil Bahl
Virtual via ZoomWhile a great light display can lead to attractive images, a good photographer does not rely on great light to create compelling images. From capturing energy and motion to the serene and surreal, Nikhil will talk about techniques and ideas that you can use to create dynamic images. Nikhil will also give you insights into […]
Education & Training – Photo Alchemy-Creative & Artistic Photo Transformations with Deb Rose
Virtual via ZoomAlchemy, by definition, is a process of changing or transforming something in a mysterious or impressive way. Deb will share how she applies the idea of alchemy to change and transform photos in creative and artistic ways. Learn to create and use brushes, backgrounds, overlays and layers, change backgrounds and subjects, combine photos, and “paint” […]
Competition with Judge Mary Louise Ravese – No Theme, Open
Virtual via ZoomCompetition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years The judge is Mary Louise Ravese. BIO: Mary Louise is founder and owner of Bella Vista Photography in Raleigh, NC. For over 25 years, Mary Louise has specialized in photography from locations across the U.S. and throughout the world. Her favorite subject matter includes country landscapes, […]
Field Trips: Eastern State Penitentiary
Image by Jeff Hancock It's time to visit a very old favorite, Eastern State Penitentiary. This former prison (1829-1971), turned museum and historic site once housed notorious criminals as bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and Al Capone. The prison is modeled after a hub and spoke plan. Vaulted cell blocks resemble the church nave while […]
Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): Abstracts – Just for Fun with Joan Barker
Virtual via ZoomThis gallery presentation will showcase how much Joan enjoys using Camera Motion and computer manipulation to create images beyond reality. Joan joined NVPS in 2015. Although Joan has always enjoyed photographing family and places she visited, she was not sure that she would enjoy being a part of a photography club. Joan was using a […]