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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Digital: A Family Vacation in South Africa with Kevin Linde
DESCRIPTION:Twenty nine years after leaving South Africa\, Kevin and his family were able to enjoy visiting the country that he grew up in. Southern Africa offers so many photographic opportunities that range from beautiful landscapes to some of the most incredible wildlife on earth. \nKevin was born and raised in Johannesburg\, South Africa and moved to Canada in 1992 where he met his wife\, Debby. In 1998 they moved to Northern Virginia with their 2-year-old son\, Ryan. Their second son\, Jared\, was born in 1999 when they moved into their current home in Fairfax City. Kevin’s eldest son is now working and living in Austin\, TX and his youngest is a senior at the University of Alabama. Kevin currently works as a physical therapist in a private practice clinic\, which he founded in 2003. \nKevin became interested in photography about 16 years ago when he bought his first Canon DSLR. Prior to that he had a Pentax SLR\, which he owned for about 5 years prior to switching to digital. He learned the basics with this camera but was never that interested in photography. The change to digital provided instant feedback\, which allowed him to learn beyond the basics a lot faster. Kevin also enjoys post processing and continues to improve his skills with practice and online learning. He currently uses Canon equipment that he has accumulated over the years. His favorite subject to shoot is motor racing\, which is influenced by his interest in the sport. Not far behind is nature and animals which he was fortunate enough to enjoy while living in South Africa. He states that the great thing about photography is that you can take a photo of almost anything out there and make it something unique. He has been a member of NVPS for five years and has enjoyed meeting some wonderful people and great photographers. He enjoys sharing his photos but also enjoys seeing the great talent of others. Kevin loves the creativity of photography and looks forward to many more years of creating and sharing images.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-digital-a-family-vacation-in-south-africa-with-kevin-linde/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): Huntley Meadows Park - You Never Know What You Will See with David Crooks
DESCRIPTION:Photos taken of the fairly rare wildlife in the ever-changing Huntley Meadows Park. The atmosphere in the park changes frequently from deftly still too noisy and boisterous. This is David’s favorite place to photograph. If it were possible\, he would go there every day. \nThe photos below were mostly shot in 2021. \nPhotography is David Crooks’ passion and capturing the beauty of nature is the reward. David pursued 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. \nHe 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. In 2021\, David wrote “Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Guide Book.” In it\, he describes 25 locations the Meetup Group frequently visited over the past seven years. The book is available on Amazon.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-prints-virtually-huntley-meadows-park-you-never-know-what-you-will-see-with-david-crooks/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Robert Rodriguez\, Jr. – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nRobert Rodriguez Jr is a landscape photographer\, educator\, and author focused on conveying the beauty and presence he experiences in nature. He is passionate about helping others discover their innate creativity. Robert graduated from the Berklee College of Music and was a music producer for 15 years before transitioning to photography where he continues to explore qualities of composition\, rhythm\, beauty and drama in his work. \nRobert is the founder of CreativePath Workshops\, which offers photography and creativity workshops\, and on-line training courses from his studio in Beacon\, NY. He has written three books on photography: Insights Into the Art & Craft of Landscape Photography\, Digital Fine Art Printing Field Guide\, and Insights From the Creative Path. Robert is also a Canson Infinity Ambassador. \nRobert’s photography has been widely exhibited and his images have appeared in many publications\, including the New York Times. His work is featured extensively by Scenic Hudson\, a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation in the Hudson Valley region of the US. \nRobert Rodriguez Jr / CreativePath Workshopsrobertrodriguezjr.comcreativepathworkshops.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-robert-rodriguez-jr-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: National Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:When the sun is low in the winter\, it’s a great time of year to visit the National Cathedral.  It’s a literal photographic gold mine.  On a sunny day the light creates a dynamic and colorful environment indoors that is unmatched.  The National Cathedral also features beautiful and unique Gothic revival architecture outdoors.  There are lots of details to discover here\, and I’m happy to see they have reopened recently after closing for COVID. \nAdvanced tickets cost $15 for adults ($10 for seniors and military).  We’ll be going rain\, snow\, or shine.  We’re hoping for the best possible weather. \nWhat:  \nIt’s been almost 11 years since the earthquake\, but repairs continue to the outside of the cathedral.  You will likely see scaffolding on the South side of the cathedral and around the top of the center tower.  The grounds surrounding the cathedral\, including the Bishop’s Garden\, are freely accessible to explore; however\, tickets are required if you want to go in. \nInside you will find the rose windows over the north\, south\, and west entrances.  The north side doesn’t get as much light this time of year\, but the other sides more than make up for that.  The south arcade will be the brightest.  The light shining through the stained-glass windows lasts well into the early afternoon and moves from the opposite wall to the floor and then to the adjacent wall.  The unique light shining through the stained-glass window near the statue of George Washington (southwest corner of the nave\, just to the right as you enter the nave) can’t be missed either. \nAs this is a working church\, please be respectful to others who may be there on ‘business’.  Shy your camera away from parishioners to respect their privacy.  Normally\, the cathedral offers a noontime service.  If there is a service and you are in the nave\, you may be asked to stop taking pictures.  This is normal.  Try exploring the downstairs\, towers\, or going outside for the next 30-45 minutes. \nSteven Glintz did his first portfolio on the National Cathedral.  He later self-published a much larger body of work\, but the portfolio can be seen on our website: https://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/PortfolioProject/2017-2018/Steveglintz/ \nAdditional images from our club’s last visit in 2020 can also be seen on our website: https://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/Field-Trips/2019-2020-Field-Trips/National-Cathedral-January-2020/ \nEquipment: \n\nA 24-70mm should easily capture most indoor shots\, however a 70-300mm can be useful to reach finer details higher up. You may also find use for a 12-24mm\, but I’ve only used mine a couple times here.\nTripods are allowed\, but caution is recommended. The church asks you not to place your tripod in doorways\, stairways\, or any other position that blocks the way.\nMasks are required indoors.\n\nWhen: \nSaturday\, February 12\, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No rain date is scheduled. \nRemember\, advanced tickets are required if you want to go inside.  Get your Sightseeing Admission tickets online for the field trip date at this link: https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=25071 \nYou can see other ticketed events at the cathedral here: https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0 \nWhere: \nWe’ll meet at 10 a.m. outside the northwest corner of the cathedral near Wisconsin Ave. by the elevator to the underground parking. There is plenty of underground parking for $9; however\, you may find free parking along Wisconsin Ave. \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n*Photos by Steven Glintz
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-national-cathedral/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T193000
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Project – Interim Portfolio Project Review\, Group 1
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.  The Preliminary Review for Group 2 will be held on March 8. 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-1/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Portfolio Project
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SUMMARY:Programs: Some Ways to Analyze and Improve Your Photos with Roy Sewall
DESCRIPTION:This program discusses “Some Ways to Analyze and Improve Your Photos” which will cover  \n\nUse of space\nVisual weight\nBalance\nFlow\nElimination of distractions\n\nVisual weight is a primary driver in all of these\, so Roy’s emphasis will be on visual weight. \n  \nWaterside Woolen Mill\, Woodbury\, PA\nRoy Sewall is a retired professional photographer based in Bethesda\, Maryland. Roy’s interest in photography evolved from travel in six continents\, yet he found his own community to be one of the most photogenic locations in the world. \nFrom 2001 to 2009 Roy concentrated on capturing scenes of the Potomac River and the adjacent Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal. He then developed diverse bodies of work that include foreign and domestic destinations\, architecture and design\, people\, nature\, old places and things\, and abstracts. He then moved on to a project called “Mysterra” – illusions that convey fantasy\, whimsy\, and spirits. Today Roy’s interests are quite broad. Roy has done extensive work for private and commercial clients\, as well as Potomac River and C&O Canal-related government and non-profit organizations. \nRoy considers the ultimate destination for a photograph to be a large fine art print\, 12″ x 18″ or larger. He has exhibited in numerous DC-area group and one-person shows\, as well as in his own studio. \nRoy’s first photography coffee-table book\, Our Potomac\, from Great Falls through Washington\, D.C.\, was published in 2005. The book led to numerous lecture and slide show engagements with local organizations\, and established him as one of the leading photographers of the Potomac River and C&O Canal. His second book\, Great Falls and Mather Gorge\, took a magnifying glass to this extraordinary area; it was published in 2009. These are still the definitive photography books of the river and canal in the DC area. \nRoy offers both private and group instruction and critique to novice and intermediate photographers. In 2014 he became an instructor for the Capital Photography Center\, where he offers classes and local field trips. \nRoy has judged photographic competitions and has critiqued bodies of work at Maryland\, DC\, and Virginia camera clubs more than 70 times since 2006. He regularly does instructional programs at camera clubs and Nature Visions (Manassas\, Virginia)\, with the most popular one being “Taking Your Photography to the Next Level.” \nHe has made over 40 presentations to the general public about the Potomac River and C&O Canal using photographs from his two books. He has also made presentations of photographs of China from 1901 to 1939 by his missionary grandfather Robert Fitch\, to Chinese and U.S. audiences. \nIn 2018\, Roy was selected by the Maryland Photography Alliance to conduct their Judges Training Program\, a three- session program each Fall and Spring. \nRoy served as the President of the North Bethesda Camera Club from 2016 to 2018. He was the first Chair of the Board of Directors of the C&O Canal Trust\, and also served on the Board of Directors for the Potomac Riverkeeper Network. \nPlease see his website: www.roysewallphotography.com \n\n\nFound in Utrecht\, NetherlandsLiège-Guillemins Railway Station\, Beligium
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-some-ways-to-analyze-and-improve-your-photos-with-roy-sewall/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – History and Beauty on the Amalfi Coast with Wayne & Judy Guenther
DESCRIPTION:The last European trip that Wayne and Judy Guenther took prior to Covid restrictions was in November\, 2019 when they travelled with Road Scholar. While this wasn’t a photography workshop\, there were many opportunities to photograph the richness\, beauty\, and history of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Amalfi Coast on the southwestern shores of Italy. They share their experiences and images from the quaint town of Sorrento to the excavated ruins of Pompeii and including the luscious colors of the local food and cuisine. \n\n\nPhoto by: Judy Guenther Photo by: Wayne Guenther \n\n\nWayne Guenther began his photography avocation in the late 1960s but became increasingly involved with Art Photography in the mid-1990s. Membership in Gallery West and the Art League (both in Alexandria\, VA) 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\, VA) 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 placed in several NVPS monthly competitions.   \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 E-M1 bodies and a combination of Olympus and Sigma lenses. \nJudy Guenther admits to being primarily a travel photographer. She loves shooting a variety of subjects while traveling\, depending on where in the world she happens to be. From landscapes in the Palouse and National Parks\, to water and ice in Greenland and Antarctica\, to wildlife in South Georgia Island and Montana\, to local portraits and street photography\, and finally to amazing architecture. She has been a member of NVPS since 2015\, is a member of the F11 Women’s Photography Collective\, the Art League in the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria\, and the Maryland Federation of Arts in Annapolis\, MD. She has received several awards including at the Nature Visions Expos (now Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions) People’s Choice Award in Photo Art and Best in Flower Photography in the Nature Category. \n\n\n\n\n Photo by: Judy Guenther  Photo by: Wayne Guenther
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-history-and-beauty-on-the-amalfi-coast-with-wayne-judy-guenther/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Digital: Beauty Close to Home: Images from the Pandemic with Rena Schild
DESCRIPTION:When the pandemic shut down sports and events\, Rena turned to wildlife and nature photography.  She will share the local beauty she has captured during the pandemic.    \nRena has been interested in photography since she received a manual film camera as a college graduation gift\, but was sidelined by the practice of law until she had time to take some photography courses in the 1990’s.  She then began experimenting with many types of photography\, including family portraits\, events\, red carpet\, sports\, fine art and most recently bird photography.  Rena is currently happiest capturing athletes and birds in motion but thoroughly enjoys all photography\, especially outdoors.  She joined NVPS in early 2020.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-digital-beauty-close-to-home-images-from-the-pandemic-with-rena-schild/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T194500
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): Welcome to Da ‘Hood with Debra Mastronardi
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Da ‘Hood – a collection of images from various Manhattan neighborhoods. \nStunning photos have always been Debra’s preferred form of art. She gets inspired by what is possible when looking through the lens. She started shooting with film and enjoyed capturing her life’s journey through the camera. Her camera never left her side for over two decades while raising her two children as she captured every life event; however she switched off manual and onto auto functions. There was no time to fiddle around with aperture\, shutter speed\, and ISO. \nNow she is onto the next chapter of her life\, the “empty nester”. She renewed her passion for photography with help from a few friends and started creative shooting again. Her theme for this rebirth is “Life Off Of Auto”. It means more than moving the dial from Auto to Manual. It’s a transition from her children’s needs and schedules to a more spontaneous lifestyle; traveling with her husband while rediscovering her artistic creative side. \nDebra has been an NVPS member for just over 1 year. Some of her favorite styles of photography are cityscape\, landscape and street.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-prints-virtually-welcome-to-da-hood-with-debra-mastronardi/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly\, VA is part of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum.  The museum is housed in a giant hanger providing ample indoor space to move about and explore. \nThis is a space for photographers who want to play and experiment.  You’ll find static displays\, but as a photographer\, you can add motion by dragging that shutter.  If geometry is your thing\, you’ll find lots of circles\, curves\, lines\, and other ways of assembling your composition.  The materials of the exhibits range from shiny to colorful challenging the photographer to find interesting abstract distortions and or unique color and geometric shapes.  There are a lot of creative outlets so take your time and study the subjects that interest you. \nWhat: \nThe Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum is located adjacent to Dulles International Airport.  The hanger exhibits full size aircraft including the Space Shuttle Discovery\, SR-71a Blackbird\, the B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay”\, and more.  Unfortunately\, there is a closed off area of the hanger under construction / renovation this year.  That means the general aviation and WW2 aviation exhibits will be impacted.  However\, the commercial aviation exhibit\, cold war era exhibit\, and space hanger are still open.  (I’m not certain if the x-wing is still in the restoration hanger or if it’s been moved to Washington DC yet.  Take a peek from the visitor overlook walkway upstairs.) \nAs per the Smithsonian website (https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/visiting-tips) The use of tripods\, monopods\, and selfie sticks are prohibited.  Leave that weight at home and walk around in comfort.  Masks are also required while indoors. \nAlso be aware that there is no food currently sold onsite and food and drink is prohibited inside (bottled water is okay).  If you want lunch\, you’ll have to take a short car ride to eateries South on Rt.28 (exits Rt.50\, Willard Rd.\, or Westfields Blvd. all within a couple miles)\, but your original parking pass should get you back in without having to pay again. \nAdditional examples of our club’s work can be found online: \nhttps://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/Field-Trips/FieldTrips-2018-2019/Udvar-Hazy-Museum-February/ \nhttps://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/Field-Trips/2016-2017/Udvar-Hazy-2017/ \nhttps://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/Field-Trips/2014-2015-Field-Trips/Udvar-Hazy/ \n(Honestly\, I didn’t realize we as a club\, visit every other year.  It’s a fun place to go on a winter day.) \nEquipment: \n\nMost any lens with a range of 24-200mm will serve you well. However\, some of the objects hanging from the roof may require 300mm if you want to fill the frame.  You can probably leave the macro lens at home.\nNo tripods allowed\nMasks required indoors\n\nWhen: \nSaturday\, January 22\, 2021 from 10:00am – 1:00pmNo rain date because it doesn’t rain indoors! \nWhere: \nWe’ll meet inside the museum\, outside the museum shop on the left after you pass through the entrance and security. \nParking is $15 onsite\, however\, you can carpool from nearby parking lots to share the cost.  I used to work at 14000 Lincoln Park Dr. Herndon (now Raytheon) and that has a huge open parking lot with easy access to the road leading to the museum parking lot. \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n***All photos are provided by Alan Goldstein
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-udvar-hazy-air-and-space-museum/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Jean-Pierre Plé – Theme: “Old”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: “Old” within the past three (3) years \nOld : People\, places\, or objects that are showing their age. Helpful definitions: 1. Having lived for a long time; no longer young. The hands\, eyes\, faces of older people are classic examples. 2. Made or built long ago. Dilapidated barns\, antique cars or trucks are good examples. No dead\, or dying flowers or plants; in their relative life span they are old but it defeats the purpose of this theme. \nJean-Pierre Plé is a fine art photographer who embraces the concept that photography gives us a chance to see ourselves\, to see our emotions\, and maybe to see something about ourselves that we have never seen before or we were not able to give voice to.  He is drawn to making images where a strong visual and emotional message is formed by shapes\, lines\, or contrast in color or tones.  \nHis photographs have transitioned from an original interest in nature\, landscapes\, abstracts and architecture\, to a current focus on a contemplative approach to photography\, which often depicts his subjects in a non-representational manner.  Sensing a deep desire for photographers to experience greater meaning in their work\, he developed a workshop exploring a contemplative and mindful approach to photography.  While he employs DSLR\, mirrorless and iPhone cameras\, he is also a recovering large format film artist and misses the slow\, methodical\, and mechanical components of large format.   \nHe is a member of the North Bethesda Camera Club.  His work has been part of numerous exhibitions in the Washington\, DC area\, including Washington Printmakers Gallery\, Waverly Street Gallery\, Photoworks Gallery\, Nature Visions\, Herndon ArtSpace\, the Joe Miller Gallery\, PhotoWalk in Crystal City\, Touchstone Gallery\, Lowe House Building\, and the Dupont Underground.  His professional career is in the field of international ocean affairs and he works for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-jean-pierre-ple-theme-old/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T193000
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SUMMARY:Education & Training – “How to Get Your Work Out There” by Georgette Grossman
DESCRIPTION:Georgette’s journey in photography began 15 years ago when her granddaughter\, Ava\, was born. Not capturing the cute smiles that she wanted\, Georgette switched from a point’n shoot to a DSLR (Nikon D80) and took classes at Fairfax County Adult Ed with John Gonsalves. Eventually the relationship of aperture\, shutter speed\, and exposure fell into place. John instructed her class to tell a story; fill the frame! She hears his voice whenever she has a camera (or cell phone) in hand!! \nGeorgette captures moments that she wants to remember. Her subjects include abstracts\, people\, places\, and nature\, but her favorite subject is flowers–close-ups and macros. Currently\, she is photographing with a mirrorless Fuji X-T3. \nGeorgette personally believes that part of photography is sharing your work with others: \n\nat camera club meetings\nat competitions\nat exhibits\nin publications\non social media\non your own website\n\nIn this meeting\, she will explore How to Get Your Work Out There.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-how-to-get-your-work-out-there-by-georgette-grossman/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T204936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T180742Z
UID:22251-1641324600-1641330000@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Programs: Photography in High Key Style with Lisa Langell
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Langell is a full-time\, award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications including the cover of Outdoor Photographer magazine\, plus numerous images in Arizona Highways\, Ranger Rick\, art galleries and more. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the North American Nature Photography Association. She is also a proud ambassador for Tamron\, FotoPro\, and H&Y filters. \nWhether it was working as a master floral designer\, a licensed psychologist\, university faculty\, an international consultant in K-12 education\, the Chief Business Development Officer of an education technology company\, are searcher\, a writer\, or an artist—she enjoyed meeting each challenge.  \nStill\, her strongest calling was photography—ever since childhood—when bird watching ignited her lifelong love of nature and the camera. In 2010\, she turned her passion for photography into a business—and in 2015 she successfully transitioned to photography full-time and left the corporate and consulting world behind. \nThe journey with photography has definitely been Lisa’s favorite–she loves combining her diverse background and skills into her photographic art and instruction.  Bringing joy to others brings joy to her! She thrives on creating innovative learning experiences and pushing photographic boundaries. She equally enjoys enriching\, stimulating and expanding fellow photographers’ minds emotionally\, creatively and intellectually. \nYou may read more about her or see her work at http://www.langellphotography.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-photography-in-high-key-style-with-lisa-langell/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210730T182709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T182711Z
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SUMMARY:No weekly meeting!
DESCRIPTION:The club is on break starting on 12/22/21 and returning with a programs event on 1/4/22.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/no-weekly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T204609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T225826Z
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Kristi Odom – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nKristi Odom is an internationally acclaimed photographer\, a Nikon Ambassador\, an associate fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers\, and a motivational speaker.  With a background in sports\, concerts\, and wedding photography\, she now works solely on her biggest passion\, which is wildlife.  A photographer and filmmaker\, her work focuses on connecting people emotionally to animals and celebrating those who have a connection to the natural world.  While she is based in Denver Colorado\, she runs an adventure company with her husband\, taking photographers all around the world\, providing guests with life-changing experiences\, while teaching advanced photo skills.  \nHer accolades include over 60 international photography awards including 2 Nature’s Best Photography awards\, which exhibited her images at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  Her work has appeared either online and/or in print for the following clients: National Geographic\, Nikon\, Forbes\, Rollingstone\, Microsoft and Outside Magazine. \nKristi OdomPhotographer / Conservationist / Public Speaker / Nikon Ambassador \nwww.kristiodom.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-kristi-odom-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T204144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T183318Z
UID:22247-1639510200-1639515600@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Education & Training – What to “See” in Architecture by Judy Guenther
DESCRIPTION:Judy will discuss her passion for architectural photography including challenges\, edit tips\, what works and doesn’t\, and how to really “work” an architectural subject beyond the snapshot by delving into lines\, patterns\, graphics\, and reflections. \nJudy admits to being primarily a travel photographer. She loves shooting a variety of subjects while traveling\, depending on where in the world she happens to be. From landscapes in the Palouse and National Parks\, to water and ice in Greenland and Antarctica\, to wildlife in South Georgia Island and Montana\, to local portraits and street photography\, and finally to amazing architecture. She didn’t start shooting anything other than snapshots until 10 years ago when her husband\, Wayne\, decided she was ready for a “big girl’s camera.” She has moved from all Nikon equipment to Olympus mirrorless equipment. She also loves using the cameras on her iPhone 12 Pro Max. She has been a member of NVPS since 2015\, is a member of the F11 Women’s Photography Collective\, the Art League in the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria\, and the Maryland Federation of Arts in Annapolis\, MD. She has received several awards including at the Nature Visions Expos (now Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions) People’s Choice Award in Photo Art and Best in Flower Photography in the Nature Category.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-what-to-see-in-architecture-by-judy-guenther/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20211101T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T214216Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trips: Capitol Hill Christmas Tree
DESCRIPTION:***Rescheduled to Sunday December 12th due to Saturday weather forecast of wet and windy*** \nThere’s nothing like getting into the holiday spirit than by visiting a giant tree decorated with lights.  In December\, we’ll visit the Capital Christmas Tree and surrounding area for an evening of photographic creativity.  There will be urban landscapes\, architecture\, light painting and more.  The monuments on the East side of the Mall are great at night. \nWhat: \nPhoto Credit: Rena Schild\nThe Capital Dome and Christmas tree will be our primary subjects\, however\, there’s lots of goodies around Capital Hill so feel free to explore the area.  The US Botanical Garden will also have their own outdoor holiday display (https://www.usbg.gov/plan-your-holiday-visit) that will be open until 5pm.  And don’t forget about the East side of the Capital Dome.  If it’s a wet evening\, you’ll likely find interesting (and fun) puddles on the pavement in front of the East side of the Capital.  Across 1st St. you have both the Library of Congress and Supreme Court for even more subjects.  If the Capital Dome is your thing\, maybe also check out the Upper and Lower Senate Park and look South for the dome.  There’s lots to see and do. \nSunset  4:47 p.m. (EST) \nEquipment: \n\nMost any lens with a range of 24-200mm will serve you well\, but other ranges will also work if you want to bring more glass. Maybe leave the super telephoto at home.  You don’t want to attract too much attention.\nGenerally speaking\, Capital police won’t allow tripods except on the land around the Christmas tree. National Park police are more forgiving.  If things are busy at the outdoor botanical garden display\, don’t be surprised if someone asks you not to use a tripod.  Politely accept their request and consider it permission to be more creative.\n\nWhen: \nSaturday\, December 11\, 2021 from 4:00pm – 7:30pmRain date on Sunday\, December 12\, 2021 from 4:00pm – 7:30pm \nWhere: \nPhoto Credit: Steven Glintz\nThere should be plenty of free parking at the end of Maryland Ave. (near the US Botanical Gardens).  If that lot is full\, try for the other lot at the end of Pennsylvania Ave.    If you’re still out of luck\, there is limited parking to the North along Louisiana Ave. (on the way to Union Station). \nWe’ll meet in front of the US Botanical Gardens building at 4:00pm.  That gives us an opportunity to enjoy each other’s company prior to the photo shoot.  It also gives us the option to capture a sunset if one materializes.  If you arrive early to explore the US Botanical Garden’s outdoor display\, please take a break and say “Hi\,” we’d love hear from you. \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe photos below are by Steven Glintz.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trips-capitol-hill-christmas-tree/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T203435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T140720Z
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SUMMARY:Programs: Winter-in-Place with Lori Lankford
DESCRIPTION:Lori Lankford is an established nature photographer\, digital artist and instructor.  Her passion for photography began as a way to capture her personal travel adventures. Over the years she dived into the fine details of macro and flower photography.  She loves to escape so deeply into the details of a tiny object. Lori spends her free time in local gardens across the country shooting in the natural light and capturing its beauty.  Lori’s work has been exhibited in local and national gallery exhibits as well as in printed a variety of publications. \n  \nLori has a love for teaching and sharing her passion for nature. She leads workshops in the Virginia/DC area. You can learn more about Lori on her website\, www.lorilankford.com. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-winter-in-place-with-lori-lankford/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T202942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210801T191111Z
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SUMMARY:Education & Training – “Street Photography” by Bob & Willa Friedman
DESCRIPTION:Description of Presentation: \nThis is a redo of our presentation in 2018.  Even tho we were in the middle of the pandemic there were still lots of possibilities. \nWikipedia says “Street photography is photography conducted for art or inquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents within public places”. We have been doing that for a number of years.  The key word in the definition is: “public”; it need not be on the street. \nOur presentation will explain what you can do legally in public spaces\, as told by lawyers and court decisions. You do have the right to photograph in public places. \nThe “decisive moment” will be explored as shown by Henri Cartier-Bresson and other photographers\, famous\, not so famous\, and us! It’s not always what it seems. \nAlso\, getting over the reluctance to take street photos or fear of getting punched in the face will be discussed including safe and friendly places for street photography. There are interesting places where you can practice street photography\, sometimes even with the cooperation of your subjects. \n Bob & Willa Friedman Biographies: \n As a teenager\, Bob started his photography journey with a darkroom in his parent’s basement\, which he inherited from his brother. The first thing he did when we bought our house was to build a darkroom in the basement. \nWilla first became involved in photography as an instructor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York\, where she photographed wildlife in city parks for the NYC schools\, and her images were published in a fourth grade textbook.  \nIf selling a few photos makes us pros\, then we are pros. Otherwise we are advanced amateurs. We have taken courses and workshops at Photoworks at Glen Echo\, and with Freeman Patterson and Andre Gallant in New Brunswick\, Canada. We have also had extensive courses in Photoshop. We have been members of NVPS for 12 years. \nOur subjects are varied\, but Bob does street photography and Willa finds reflections everywhere. Both use Fuji cameras with various lenses. \nOur current job is retirement — doesn’t pay very well but it is a lot more fun than the “W” word. We have multiple images in the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections at the Smithsonian Institution\, Washington\, D.C. and have prints on display in various professional offices in the Metro DC area and in many private collections.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-street-photography-by-bob-willa-friedman/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T202012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T220313Z
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – The Best of Iceland in a Day with Wayne Wolfersberger
DESCRIPTION:The Best of Iceland in a Day  \nOn a budget including time constraints\, the presentation will illustrate the planning and execution for maximizing what Iceland has to offer photographers. Scenes of rugged coastlines\, waterfalls and glaciers to cityscapes including the streets in Reykjavik will illustrate some of the best of Iceland.  Only one day\, two nights based on research\, a few phone calls to Iceland\, and careful planning led to wonderful results using one camera and lens. \nWayne\, an ecologist-naturalist\, educator and nature photographer by professional education and passion\, integrates all areas and is a well-respected professional nature photographer. His photographic expertise was honed while working for a D.C. area commercial photography firm\, the US Navy Photographic Center\, involvement in numerous professional seminars and workshops and working in Yellowstone NP for many years.  He is a member of NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association)\, FCC\, VPS & NVPS (VPres & Pres). He is co-chair for the student competition with Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions (formally Nature Visions Photo Expo). \nWayne has been teaching photography classes for over 20 years\, led workshops and seminars\, (most recent to Yellowstone). He has delivered numerous photography programs in the DC area\, Southern Appalachians\, and internationally in the UK and Australia. His images have appeared in local\, national\, international magazines\, on calendars\, postcards\, exhibited and sold as fine art prints\, and now across the globe in the world of stock photography. Awards include Nature’s Best (5)\, NANPA Showcase (4)\, PSA\, Glennie\, and many other juried exhibits. \nNature is Wild Photography – www.waynewolfersberger.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-the-best-of-iceland-in-a-day-with-wayne-wolfersberger/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T194505Z
UID:22233-1637696700-1637697600@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Digital: Honor Flight with Colena Turner
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Chuck Campbell\nIn 2014 and 2015\, Colena served as a volunteer to greet Honor Flight veterans arriving at Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport to visit their memorials in Washington\, D.C.. Her Member’s Gallery presentation displays many of the emotions and excitement experienced by the veterans and greeters. \nColena is especially drawn to photographing people. In high school\, she started her photography journey as the family photographer for get togethers\, with a camera gifted to her by a family friend. In 2003\, she purchased her first digital camera and has expanded her interests to nature\, macro\, abstract\, portrait\, event\, and street photography. \nAs a volunteer photographer\, Colena has shared her talent with the Phenomenal Women’s Alliance\, Help Portrait\, Loudoun Foto Trek\, Cornerstones\, Library of Congress National Book Festival\, Smithsonian Folklife Festival\, Wreaths Across America\, Reston Multi-Cultural Festival\, Honor Flight and Reston Association. For the past eleven years\, she has served in the Photography Ministry at her place of worship\, Heritage Fellowship Church. \nColena joined NVPS in February 2012 and has served as coordinator for Member’s Gallery and Ask Me A Question table. She currently serves on the NVPS Board as the Secretary/Historian. Colena continues to learn about the art of photography through workshops\, lectures\, tours and field trips. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-digital-honor-flight-with-colena-turner/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T194500
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T200147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T143018Z
UID:22231-1637695800-1637696700@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): A Photographic Potpourri with Ginger Werz-Petricka
DESCRIPTION:For November Ginger Werz-Petricka will be showing a variety of images from more recent travels to such far-flung and diverse locations as Washington State\, Maine\, Utah and Tennessee.  \nGinger has been a member of NVPS since 2009.  Over the years she has been involved with Education and Training\, and Members Gallery\, but is mostly known as co-chair of the Portfolio Project.  Her photography often reflects her interest in shape and texture\, with a love of dramatic light.  She also has a special interest in photographing the abandoned\, especially old buildings. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-prints-virtually-a-photographic-potpourri-with-ginger-werz-petricka-2/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T195536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T213902Z
UID:22229-1637090100-1637098200@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Mollie Isaacs – Theme: “Flowers”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: “Flowers” within the past three (3) years \nFlowers: They are everywhere\, in your backyard\, your neighbor’s back yard\, florist bouquets\, on trees\, botanical gardens\, roadsides\, florist bouquets\, wild and/or cultivated. So\, show us your best shots! The subject must be actively flowering\, from a single bloom or part thereof\, to an entire field or fields. Be creative! Montages\, multiple exposures\, zooming\, panning\, focus stacking\, etc\, are all allowed\, so long as all parts of the picture have been created by the photographer\, and it meets the theme. Seed pods or tight buds are not allowed\, unless they are an insignificant part of the image\, or serve to enhance the subject. \n  \nMollie Isaacs is a professional photographer who specializes in Nature\, Wildlife\, Flowers\, and Abstracts. She is passionate about photography\, and loves nothing more than 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/competition-with-judge-mollie-isaacs-theme-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T194227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T223830Z
UID:22227-1636795800-1636804800@nvps.org
SUMMARY:Field Trips: Harper’s Ferry
DESCRIPTION:Many parts of West Virginia peak their fall colors in the first few weeks of October.  We’ll be visiting Harper’s Ferry after what would be considered peak season\, but that’s okay.  The sun will be lower in the sky and that can help accentuate textures and create interesting light and shadows in and around town.  This field trip may be a black and white photographer’s bread and butter\, so to speak. \nWhat:  \nPhoto Credit: David Crooks\nArchitecture photographers may find St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church interesting.  The church appears to be open now so feel free to go inside.  Landscape photographers may find sweeping vista shots from locations higher up like Jefferson Rock.  Those same photographers looking for more of a workout may try for the Maryland Heights trail (accessible via B&O Railroad Bridge) which takes you to a commanding view of the town.  The trail takes a few hours to complete\, but it can be rewarding.  Of course\, there’s all the alley ways and nooks and crannies around the downtown area.  There are lots of attractions just outside town as well including Piney Run Waterfall at Potoma Wayside Park so consider snooping around the area before you leave for the day.  For this field trip\, we’ll concentrate around downtown. \nSunrise  6:52 a.m. (EST)Sunset  4:58 p.m. (EST) \nEquipment: \n\n24-70mm is my favorite walk about lens and will serve you well in these conditions.\n70-200mm is another favorite for landscapes\, candid street photography\, and detail shots.\nTripods are welcome\nBring a mask if you plan to use the shuttle or go into any buildings. You can bring water or buy a bottle from a shop.\n\nPhoto Credit: Mike Whalen\nWhen: \nSaturday\, November 13\, 2021 from 9:30am – 12pmRain date on Sunday\, November 14\, 2021 from 9:30am – 12pm \nWhere: \nWe’ll gather at Arsenal Square at 9:30am.  The drive from Alexandria to Harper’s Ferry is about 80 minutes by way of I-495\, I-270\, and Rt.340. \nUnlike many other parks operated by the NPS\, Harper’s Ferry has an entrance fee of $20 per car ($10 per individual).  You can also get in with a Harpers Ferry Annual Pass ($35) or an Annual (aka inter-agency) Park Pass ($80\, with discounts for Seniors and Military). \nSee https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm for more information on passes. \nLimited parking is available downtown.  Your best bet may be the train station parking lot which hosts 80 spots\, but that lot will fill up fast.  There are smaller lots along Shenandoah St. (Alt.Rt.340)\, but if memory serves\, that involves a lot of walking to get to the good stuff.  Alternatively\, you can park at the Visitor’s Center (171 Shoreline Drive\, Harpers Ferry\, WV 25425) and ride the shuttle which should let you out near our meetup spot. \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n\n\nPhoto Credit: David CrooksPhoto Credit: Mike Whalen
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trips-harpers-ferry/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T040737
CREATED:20210729T193751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T171413Z
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SUMMARY:Education & Training – Anonymous Critique by Bill Millhouser and Stan Bysshe
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThe NVPS Anonymous Critique is a great opportunity to get feedback on your images. The process is anonymous so you have nothing to lose. Examples of the kinds of images you might want to submit for critique include: \n\nImages you think are keepers but may need a little help\nExperiments with new processing techniques\nImages you are considering for competition (note: there are no guarantees you will win but the critique may help)\n\nThe sole purpose of the anonymous critique is to help you grow as a photographer. You will not be identified unless you identify yourself by making comments or asking questions about your images during the Zoom session. You also can use Zoom chat to send a direct message only to Education & Training Coordinator Lynn Cates and she will ask the question or make the comment for you. \nThe firm deadline for image submission is 6 p.m. on Friday\, October 29\, 2021 to allow time for David Crooks to anonymize the images and for Bill and Stan to review them before the November 9 meeting.  \nSubmitting Images \n\nYou can submit up to three images.\nPlease prioritize them for review by naming them as follows:number_title\, where number is 1\, 2\, or 3\, followed by an underscore and anything you’d like for a title. For example\, “1_Red House on the Prairie.”(Putting the number first will allow us to sort the images so that at least one image from every photographer is critiqued.  Beyond that\, Bill and Stan will critique as many images as time allows.)\nDo not put your name or the word “title” in the title of your images.\nSize your images the same as for competition:\n\njpeg images\nsRGB workspace\nMaximum of 1400 pixels wide and 1050 pixels high (vertical shots have the same 1050 pixel height requirement)\n127 pixels per inch (PPI\, sometimes called dots per inch or DPI) or less (e.g.\, 127\, 96 or 72 PPI)\n\n\nInclude “Anonymous Critique” in the subject line of your email\, and the name of each image in the text of the message.\nIf you send your images from Mac email\, be sure to select the “actual size” option from the “image size” menu in the upper right corner.\nSubmit your images to David Crooks at his email address provided in the October 15th and October 21st NVPS eBlasts.  Also\, please note that David’s email address is in the “Notices” section of all NVPS eBlasts beginning October 21st.\n\nQuestions?  Please contact the Education & Training Coordinator Lynn Cates (contact information can be found at Board Contacts.) \nBiographies: \nBill Millhouser  \nBill became interested in photography in the early 1970s\, starting with a used Yashica SLR moving on to a series of Canon film SLRs. In 2001\, Bill dove in the digital age and bought the Canon D30\, which had a rather modest 3.25 megapixel sensor and a blazing 3 FPS frame rate. \nSoon after retiring in 2010\, Bill attended his first photographic workshop in Costa Rica\, which exposed him to the wonderful variety and color of tropical birds and the proper use of big telephoto lenses (both on a tripod and handheld)\, the use of fill flash\, and the complexities of multi-flash setups to capture the beauty of the region’s many hummingbirds. His keen interest in wildlife and bird photography has since led him to visit many locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region\, the West Coast\, New Mexico\, Florida\, Belize\, Central and South America\, as well as several trips to Africa\, \nSince joining NVPS\, Bill has served as the Field Trip Coordinator\, Co-VP of competition\, and President of the Club. \n  \n\nStan Bysshe \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 to underwater nature. By 2010 it was time to hang up the fins 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. \nSince joining the club\, Stan has volunteered for Field Trips (twice)\, Competitions\, Mentoring and is a past President. For the past several years he has helped lead photo tours in Washington State\, Alaska and Yellowstone National Park. \nThis is his second Anonymous Critique\, and like most NVPS members he too is still searching for that magic image recipe that captures a viewer’s eye. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-anonymous-critique-by-bill-millhouser-and-stan-bysshe/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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SUMMARY:MAPV Sunday Speakers and Awards Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Full details and registration information can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions website following the links below. \nEvent time – Speaker – Presentation—————————————————-1:00 PM – Sarah Marino – Beyond the Grand Landscape:  Expanding Your Vision to Include Nature’s Smaller Scenes3:00 PM – Guy Tal – Visual Language5:00 PM – MAPV Image Awards Presentation
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/mapv-sunday-speakers-and-awards-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:MAPV Saturday Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Full details and registration information can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions website following the links below. \nEvent time – Speaker – Presentation—————————————————-1:00 PM – Kristi Odom – Creative Time-Lapse Photography3:00 PM – Erin Babnik — Color Theory in Landscape Photography5:00 PM – John Barclay – Portraits and Action Photography at the Hideout Ranch.    
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/mapv-saturday-speakers/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:MAPV Friday Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Full details and registration information can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions website following the links below. \nEvent time – Speaker – Presentation——————————————————-6:00 PM – Alister Benn – The Secret to Life: The Real Power of Photography8:00 PM – Angie McMonigal – Abstract Architecture Photography:  Creativity In Composition
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/mapv-friday-speakers/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Programs: The Six Principles of Art for Photographers with Richard Bernabe
DESCRIPTION:Alaskan brown bear in late evening light\, Lake Clark National Park\, AlaskaAfrican elephants at a water hole just after sunset\, Etosha National Park\, Namibia\n\n\nFor his presentation this evening\, Richard Bernabe will answer the following question\, “What’s the secret to improving your nature\, wildlife\, or travel photos?” \nRichard says that you can better hone your composition skills\, develop a keener eye for natural light\, and express your moments in nature in more emotional tones and you will certainly create more compelling images. You could also learn from the design principles used by master painters and artists through the centuries in creating their timeless masterpieces. These Six Principles of Art (sometimes listed as Principles of Design and/or contain as many seven or even eight components) are the guiding precepts in what makes art and design more aesthetically pleasing to the human eye and brain Richard will discuss each of these principles and teach you how to apply them to your photography. \nRichard Bernabe is an internationally-renowned nature\, wildlife\, and travel photographer as well as widely-published author from the United States. His passion for adventure has been the driving force behind his life’s quest to capture the moods and character of the world’s most amazing places\, from Africa to the Amazon to the Arctic and countless places in between. \nZebra fur patterns\, Serengeti National Park\, Tanzania\nEditorial clients include National Geographic\, The New York Times\, Time\, Audubon\, The BBC\, The World Wildlife Fund\, National Parks\, Outdoor Photographer\, and many others. Corporate clients include Canon\, Patagonia\, Orvis\, REI\, Apple\, Microsoft\, American Express\, and more. \nRichard was named one of the “Top 30 Influential Photographers on the Web” by the Huffington Post and included in the “20 Photographers Changing the World Through Social Media” by Influence Digest.  Richard is a global influencer in the fields of photography\, travel\, and wildlife conservation with more than 1 million social media followers. \nMore information can be found at https://richardbernabe.com \n\n\nThe Dark Hedges in early dawn\, Northern IrelandLate evening skies reflected in beaver pond along Duck Brook Road\, Acadia National Park\, Maine USA
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-the-six-principles-of-art-for-photographers-with-richard-bernabe/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – Florida\, for the Birds with Stan Bysshe
DESCRIPTION:Florida\, for the Birds. \n As a nature photographer\, Stan is continually striving to improve his bird photography. From Warblers to Raptors\, one recurring helpful strategy has been to seek out target rich areas to practice capturing avian behavior. Florida is certainly one of those areas. It would be impossible to cover all the places Stan has visited in Florida but he will cover some of his favorite spots and share some of the tricks he has picked up during his adventures. \nBio \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 to underwater nature. By 2010 it was time to hang up the fins and when he joined Northern Virginia Photographic Society\, Stan was exposed to a whole new world of land based photography. Still nature remained a driving force behind his images. \nAt NVPS Stan has served on multiple committees and is a Past President. He has given multiple talks to NVPS and to several local photo clubs as well.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-florida-for-the-birds-with-stan-bysshe/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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