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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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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
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T200000
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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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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Digital: Whimsy\, and Other Odd Bits with Tim Brown
DESCRIPTION:Tim’s Gallery\, Whimsy\, and Other Odd Bits\, is a collection of photos of the kinds of things you don’t see every day. \nTim Brown entered the world of photography gradually after several decades of a life with no apparent artistic interest or talent. Occasional attempts to capture interesting scenes on film\, especially in the desert southwest\, rarely succeeded. The three key threshold events that most significantly advanced Tim’s photography skills and interest are: \n\nGetting a digital camera in 2004\, which enabled unlimited experimentation.\nGetting Adobe Lightroom in 2016\, which provided new life for many pictures previously thought to be worthless.\nJoining the Northern Virginia Photographic Society in 2018\, which opened up an avenue to helpful feedback that boosted both enthusiasm and results.\n\n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-digital-whimsy-and-other-odd-bits-with-tim-brown/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T194500
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): Love is in the Air with Bob Friedman
DESCRIPTION:The gallery that Bob will share with us are photos of people showing love. \nBob Friedman – Bio \nAs a teenager\, Bob started his photography journey with a basement darkroom he inherited from his brother. He enjoyed printing and did his first composite when he was 17 years old.  He put a friend’s girlfriend’s head on a nude model.  We thought it was funny but the girlfriend did not and they broke up. \nThe first thing he did when he bought a house was to build a darkroom in the basement. \nHe joined the Art League about 8 years ago and has been juried into many monthly shows and even received a Best in Show in an exhibit. \nHe has taken courses and workshops at Photoworks at Glen Echo\, and with Freeman Patterson and Andre Gallant in New Brunswick\, Canada\, He has also had extensive courses in Photoshop. He has been a member of NVPS for over 15 years. \nHe has multiple images in the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections at the Smithsonian Institution\, Washington\, D.C. and has prints on display in various professional offices in the Metro DC area\, a Congressional office and in many private collections. \nHis current passion is street photography.  Difficult in these times\, but possible as shown in his photos in NVPS Members Gallery. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-prints-virtually-love-is-in-the-air-with-bob-friedman/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T103000
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SUMMARY:Field Trips: Georgetown - Fall Decorations and Street Photography
DESCRIPTION:With fall colors out\, Halloween approaching and houses decorated for the season\, historic Georgetown will provide many photographic opportunities.  We can walk the residential streets and shoot the doors\, windows and other architecture and do street photography in the commercial areas.  \nWhen:             Saturday\, October 23\, 2021 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. Rain Date: Sunday\, October 24\, 2021 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. \nWhere:            Georgetown\, Washington DC \nEquipment: \n\nCamera with normal range zoom lens (eg. 28-70)\nTripods can be used but are not necessary\n\n  \nWe’ll meet at the corner of Prospect and Potomac Streets\, NW in front of Booeymonger (GPS address: 3265 Prospect St\, NW). There should be two-hour street parking available on the surrounding streets.  There is also a parking garage at 3251 Prospect Street\, NW and a (more expensive) outdoor lot at 3220 Prospect Street\, NW. \nFrom our meeting spot we will be one block north of M Street \, one block west of Wisconsin Avenue and three blocks north of the Georgetown Waterfront.  We will also be near the C&O Canal and Cady’s Alley.   \nSamples of photos taken on the October2014 NVPS Georgetown field trip can be seen here: NVPS Field Trip to Georgetown \nWe hope you can join us! Rena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n*Photos courtesy of Rena Schild
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trips-georgetown-fall-decorations-and-street-photography/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T213000
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Greg Holden – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nGreg Holden is a photographer from Longmont\, Co who uses his photography to share with others how he sees the world. Greg enjoys being outside hiking in parks and looking for nature’s creations to photograph.  He looks for interesting patterns or textures in trees and rocks to form creative photos that make the viewer think.  It is these little scenes often overlooked by others are the ones that fuel his creativity.  Although he won’t pass by a chance to photograph a beautiful landscape or a tranquil sunset\, he’d rather be exploring abandoned places and capturing the details of the layers of paint and rust on a discarded automobile. \nGreg is president of his camera club in Colorado\, the St. Vrain Photographic Society.  He enjoys teaching others and sharing his passion for photography and continues to speak and judge\, virtually\, at clubs throughout the MD and VA areas. You can see Greg’s work on his website imagesunderfoot.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-greg-holden-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072355
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SUMMARY:Willing Warriors Project – Open House For NVPS Members
DESCRIPTION:I’m pleased to report that the Willing Warriors Retreat has invited all NVPS members to attend an open house on October 14\, 2021\, at 10:00 am. For new members\, Willing Warriors is a retreat in Haymarket\, VA providing an extended weekend for our veterans and their families recovering from service-related injuries. The facility is located at 16013 Waterfall Road\, Haymarket\, VA\, and the web site is Willing Warriors. For the past two years\, NVPS club members have been contributing photographs to decorate the walls of the two houses that comprise the retreat. To date we have installed approximately 95 images in the PenFed house thus completing this facility. We have also installed the first photographs in the Lang house. The open house event will include a presentation of the history of the Willing Warriors Program and a tour of the PenFed and Lang houses allowing you to see the installed work and the locations for future contributions. \nFor the Lang house the following types of images are still desired:• Flower fields or closeups • U.S. “Country” towns or villages• U.S. old barns or buildings• Images of U.S. cities• Regional images of the DC urban areas• Modern U.S military (all services) images for a collage in the game room • Two large images of open subjects • U.S. Waterfalls \nAs a reminder\, donated photographs should be matted and framed to be no smaller than 11×14 dimensions (16×20 and 18×24 framed sizes are very desirable). There are walls that could benefit from more significantly sized images so\,  if the photographer wishes\, larger images such as canvas wraps or metal prints would also be useful.  \nIf you have several pictures to consider\, please send JPEGs in the NVPS electronic format (127 ppi\, horizontal images to be 1400 pixels wide or vertical images to be 1040 pixels tall) to me at willingwarriors@nvps.org. I can then review them with the retreat’s representative to confirm selections.  \nWhen you have a finished a piece\, just contact me at the above email to arrange a time and location for an exchange. Photographs of installed images are sent to the contributing photographer and posted in the NVPS Willing Warriors Gallery to share with all our members. \nThe contributions from NVPS have been much appreciated by the Willing Warriors staff\, directors and most importantly the veterans and their families. \nThanks again. \nJim SinsheimerNVPS Willing Warriors Project Coordinator
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/willing-warriors-project-open-house-for-nvps-members/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072355
CREATED:20210729T175040Z
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SUMMARY:Education & Training – Floral Photography with Passion and "Joie de Vivre" by Padma Inguva
DESCRIPTION:Description of Presentation: \nPadma will share information about some of her techniques in creating stunning flower portraits. These techniques include photographing flowers on Lightbox\, multiple exposures both in Camera and via Photoshop\, applying textures to floral images\, selective focus\, blurred backgrounds\, compositional elements\, backlighting\, and bokeh! This program also includes tips on processing colors which are considered difficult to photograph\, like red and purple. \nArtist Statement:  \nMy goal as a photographer is to get people to slow down\, unite with the natural world and absorb the beauty of flowers\, create an oasis in this rapid\, constantly demanding stressful daily life. There is no better way to escape this running-around than spending time looking through a lens. I want to set people on a path of inspiration\, hope\, joy\, and love that comes from an appreciation of these tiny treasures all around us. It gives me immense joy in taking you down a beautiful journey into flowers through my lens where you admire and observe flowers with a whole new perspective and create art that lasts far longer than the flower itself. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-floral-photography-with-passion-and-joie-de-vivre-by-padma-inguva/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072355
CREATED:20210727T225057Z
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SUMMARY:Programs: From Wildfires to the Marianas Trench with Mark Thiessen
DESCRIPTION:A National Geographic staff photographer since 1990\, Mark Thiessen has published numerous feature stories and covers for National Geographic magazine and other National Geographic publications on subjects ranging from Peruvian mummies to the study of human performance.   \nIn 1996\, Thiessen began a personal photography project on Wildland firefighters that took him to the front lines of this phenomenon every summer that led to NGM feature stories on Russian Smokejumpers and recently Alaskan Smokejumpers. Mark’s photographs for the July 2008 National Geographic cover story “Under Fire: Why the West Is Burning” earned first-place recognition by Pictures of the Year International. \nMark documented film director James Cameron’s dive to the ocean’s deepest location at the bottom of the Mariana (or Marianas) Trench. Mark also directs the National Geographic photo studio.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-from-wildfires-to-the-marianas-trench-with-mark-thiessen/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072355
CREATED:20210620T231021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T002352Z
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – Local Photography Sites with David Crooks
DESCRIPTION:In 2015\, David created the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group which\, now has over 2\,000 members. The Group features at least two monthly field trips. This presentation is based on David’s new book\, “Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Guide Book.” In it\, he describes 25 locations the Meetup Group frequently visited over the past six years. \nPhotography is David Crooks’ passion and capturing the beauty of nature is the reward. 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\, David pursues his love of photography. \nIn 2014\, David\, his wife Cynthia\, and their dog Sam moved to Annandale\, Virginia\, from Leesburg\, Virginia to be closer to work. He was a member of the Loudoun Photo Club for about 5 years and then in 2015\, joined Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS). In 2016\, he volunteered to be the Webmaster of the NVPS website. \nOn January 15\, 2015\, David decided to create a local photography Meetup. He knew there were many great places to photograph the wildlife along the beltway near his home. Over six years later\, the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group has over 2\,000 members and he leads about two field trips a month. With the pandemic lockdown starting in the middle of March 2020\, he continued to meet with the members of the group with online meetings to continue the social aspect of the group. As the parks opened up\, the Group started back with at least two field trips a month by wearing masks and social distancing in addition to having online presentations. \nDuring the pandemic\, David wrote the “Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Guide Book” based on his Meetup group and describes the locations visited in the past six years. The book is available in both paperback and as an ebook/Kindle version. \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-local-photography-sites-with-david-crooks/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072355
CREATED:20210727T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T170350Z
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Digital: A Photographic Potpourri with George Bradshaw
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Ed Marion \nA Photographic Potpourri \nThe venerable stew\, which has been with us since at least the 13th millennia BC\, inspired this Member’s Gallery – a mixture of favorite themes whose commonality is based solely upon the photographer’s interests.  Themes will include Things in the Sky\, The Beauty of Nature\, A Touch of Architecture\, A Dollop of Drama\, Snippets of Astronomy\, and more.  \nGeorge Bradshaw’s Photo Bio \nGeorge inherited a photo gene from his father who freelanced in the ‘30s and ‘40s.  But the gene did not express itself until 2015 when\, in retirement\, he bought a Canon 70D; and has been having a blast with photography ever since.  His interests are eclectic\, in the sense that he hasn’t the discipline to focus.  And his compositions have been called whimsical\, which he firmly believes is a compliment.  \nThis most fascinating of all hobbies has opened up the DC area for George.  Despite being a near lifelong Fairfaxian\, he has explored many more local venues in the past few years than in the past few decades.   And George’s bucket list includes getting outside the area to visit his father’s old haunts in NYC where he plied his freelancing.  \nGeorge joined the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Photo Club in 2015 and became its webmaster.  The OPC has given George many wonderful opportunities to learn about and have practical experience with the photographic arts.  And as the OPC is affiliated with George Mason University\, the experience has included photographing dress rehearsals for Mason’s School of Theater – quite a technical and artistic challenge\, as well as a fulfilling activity.  In 2018 George joined the NVPS and is now the Society’s eBlaster.  He especially enjoys the NVPS Education & Training programs\, which\, along with all the other NVPS activities\, continually drive him forward to “see” his world and discover meaningful compositions. \n  
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-digital-a-photographic-potpourri-with-george-bradshaw/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072355
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Lisa Langell – No Theme\, Open
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years \nLisa Langell Scottsdale\, Arizona \nA nature photographer and birder from the age of eight\, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography\, Inc.  (www.langellphotography.com) and more recently\, Focus Your Art\, LLC.  (www.focusyourart.com).  She began her own business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer\, educational psychologist\, consultant and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space.  Since then\, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer\, Arizona Highways\, Ranger Rick\, Images Arizona\, and more. She is a Board of Directors member for the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)\, is an ambassador for Tamron\, Fotopro and H&Y\, and is a judge for Viewbug. \nLisa loves creating nature photography and art that is inspired by her background in psychology and design. When Lisa isn’t having fun making photographs\, she’s thriving on teaching photography.  Her humility and passion for both shines through in how she provides memorable\, fun\, and educational experiences that enrich\, invigorate and expand photographers’ minds in wonderful ways.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-lisa-langell-no-theme-open/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072355
CREATED:20210727T184045Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trips: Summit Point Raceway
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE (9/7/21): Summit Point has agreed to waive entrance fees for NVPS members and asks in exchange that we provide some of our best shots to use for social media (with credit). We would like to supply a list of the members who will attend and ask you to email the field-trip coordinators (contact information can be found at Board Contacts) by Thursday\, September 16\, 2021 if you will attend. \nUPDATE (9/7/21): The Drift Nirvana event has been moved to another date but there will still be an exciting motorcycle event on September 19. The Porsche Club of America event will also take place and\, although private\, can apparently be seen through the gate. \n\n  \nPhoto Credit: Kevin Egan \nBrush up on your panning skills and get ready for some high speed fun!  We’re heading to Summit Point Motorsports Park for some car and motorcycle action.  Summit Point has three tracks and there will be events on all three: (1) Drift Nirvana 2.0\, in which cars “drift\,” or skid\, leaving smoke in their wakes; (2) a motorcycle event; and (3) a Porsche Club of America event.  This will be a chance to get the cars and motorcycles in focus with a nice background blur or get some nice motion blur on the vehicles.  We should also be able to get close-ups of cars and motorcycles. \nWhat: \nSummit Point Motorsports Park is a road racing and driver training facility located in Summit Point\, WV.  It is about a 1.25 hour drive from Merrifield\, Virginia. \nThe events are as follows: \n\nSummit Point Circuit: Porsche Club of America Potomac – Rock the Summit (private)\nPotomac Pad:            Drift Nirvana – Team V2.0\nShenandoah Circuit:  Evolve GT Track Days (motorcycles)\n\n Equipment: \n\nAny lens between 24-200mm will satisfy most needs. \nTripods can be used but are not necessary\nBring water\, snacks and sunscreen (there are restrooms and a snack bar)\nA travel chair can be used since no one is permitted on the bleachers\n*A reflective vest is required and we must supply our own.  They can be purchased from Amazon for $13\n\nWaivers will need to be signed in order to be on the grounds \nWhen:Sunday\, September 19\, 2021 from 8:30 am – 12 p.m.  \nEvents normally run from 9 a.m. to 12 or 1 p.m.\, but there may be an afternoon session so you may opt to stay for the day.  The Shenandoah Circuit is subject to a “quiet hour” for church from 11 a.m. – noon.  \nThe Drift Nirvana fee is $10/spectator.  There is usually no charge for the motorcycle event and the Porsche event is private (and no charge)\, but you can see it from outside the gate. \nWhere:We’ll meet in the parking lot of the red building just beyond the entrance to the park at 8:30 a.m. so we can be positioned for the 9 a.m. start times.  There appear to be two entrances on Motorsports Park Circle. We will meet at the first one off Summit Point Road.  You should see the building immediately after turning onto Motorsports Park Circle. \nThe rules and regulations for the park are here: \nhttps://summitpoint-raceway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Park-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf \nSummit Point Motorsports Park201 Motorsports Park CircleSummit Point\, WV 25446 \n We hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trips-summit-point-raceway/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072356
CREATED:20210620T230331Z
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SUMMARY:Education & Training - “That is So Old” by Ginger Werz-Petricka
DESCRIPTION:Description of Presentation:  \nThe club competition in January will have the theme of “Old”.  For September\, long time club member\, Ginger Werz-Petricka will address some of the possibilities for meeting the criteria of the theme.  \nOld (Competition Date: January 18\, 2022): People\, places\, or objects that are showing their age. Helpful definitions: \n\nHaving lived for a long time; no longer young. The hands\, eyes\, faces of older people are classic examples.\nMade or built long ago. Dilapidated barns\, antique cars or trucks are good examples. \n\nNo dead\, or dying\, flowers or plants; in their relative life span they are old\, but it defeats the purpose of this theme. \nFor this presentation Ginger will be discussing the possible pitfalls of photographing for a concept as opposed to a subject.  She will be showing images of her own as well as those of several other club members while discussing what makes an image depict ‘old’\, how does an image read and what has impact. \nBiography: \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\, old buildings in particular. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-that-is-so-old-by-ginger-werz-petricka/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Education & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072356
CREATED:20210620T231620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T195459Z
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SUMMARY:Programs: Seeing Out of the Box: Abstract Photography Opportunities in the DC Area with E. David Luria
DESCRIPTION:Put your thumb and forefinger together into a small circle\, hold it up to one eye\, close the other eye. Look through that circle: that’s how your camera lens sees the world\, just a small\, tight area\, no peripheral vision.  \nAnd it is also the “secret sauce” of abstract photography technique\, which is the subject of E. David Luria’s presentation on September 7 entitled “Seeing Out of the Box: Abstract Photography Opportunities in the DC Area”. \nDavid maintains that unique abstract images surround us everywhere\, in our own backyard\, on the sidewalk\, in the ribbed patterns of a fallen leaf\, on tie-dye T-shirts\, in a stack of bicycles or nested chairs\, in rug patterns\, on mural art\, graffiti\, on wallpaper\, in glass reflections\, in stained glass windows\, and in art museums.  Abstract photography enhances our photo portfolios with  colorful\, wild and crazy images\, He also maintains it helps train our brains to think out of the box\, look at problems in new ways AND to come up with those clever “Aha!”  answers to crossword puzzle clues!  Best of all\, no special equipment is needed for abstract photography: a phone is fine! \nIn this Zoom talk David will show us examples of abstract shots he has done around the DC area\, explaining when and where he got the shots\, so that club members will be inspired to go out\, squinting through the circles of their thumbs and forefingers. to find similar jewels of art wherever they may be! \nDavid Luria is a professional architectural photographer and founder of the popular Washington Photo Safari program (www.washingtonphotosafari.com) . \nSince the program began in 1999\, David and his 11 fellow instructors have trained over 39\,200 amateur photographers from 50 states and 53 countries in 29 different areas of photography\, such as travel\, architecture\, nighttime\, portraits\, event\, street\, nature and wildlife photography and in Lightroom and Photoshop post-processing techniques.  Training an average of 5 photographers every day\, 365 days a year for 22+ years\, his 6\,000 small-group safaris have taken place in 186 different locations in 11 states\, 30 cities\, and 8 countries around the world\, including photo cruises in the Caribbean and in Europe. Several NVPS members have participated in his safaris \nDavid’s Washington Photo Safari has received hundreds of 5-star reviews on all major search engines\, and it benefits from high customer loyalty\, with about one-third of all his clients coming back as repeat customers\, year after year\, 750 of them participating in an average of 9 safaris apiece. In 2019 it was ranked among the top two Best Photography Services in the DC Area by the readers of City Paper. Trip Advisor now rates Washington Photo Safari at No. 3 out of 89 outdoor activities in Washington DC. \nBorn in Hamburg and raised in New York City\, David has lived in his adopted city of Washington DC for more than 50 years\, and so he claims to know where all the good pictures are! He has photographed over 3\,500 apartment\, hotel and restaurant properties in the DC area\, plus dozens of events and conventions\, and he is a frequent speaker at local camera clubs\, including ours. His work can be viewed at www.edavidluriaphotography.smugmug.com. \nAn honors graduate of Amherst College and a US Army veteran\, David is fluent in Spanish\, French\, German and English\, spent 32 years as a senior executive working for international non-profit organizations like CARE\, Inc\, worked 6 years in Colombia and Panama\,   and studied photography with a protégé of famed French photographer Henri Cartier- Bresson at the Parsons School of Design in Paris\, France. He claims his proudest achievements are his 3 children and 4 grandchildren.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-seeing-out-of-the-box-abstract-photography-with-e-david-luria/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072356
CREATED:20210812T154317Z
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL MEETING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND CHANGES TO THE PERMANENT RULES OF COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:The NVPS Board and the past and present Vice-Presidents for Competition are bringing forward proposed changes to the NVPS Constitution and the Rules of Competition to the full membership for consideration and discussion on Tuesday\, August 17\, 2021\, at 7:00PM EDT via Zoom. The background documents and proposed changes for your review have been provided via email to active members. \nYou will then be asked to vote on these changes at the first Club meeting\, September 7\, 2021.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/special-meeting-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-constitution-and-changes-to-the-permanent-rules-of-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072356
CREATED:20210719T184758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T200232Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trips: Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon march for “Pass in Review” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial\, Arlington\, Va.\, June 8\, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Mr. Robert D. Hogue\, counsel for the Commandant of the Marine Corps\, and The Honorable Kirsten E. Gillibrand\, U.S. Senator for New York\, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)\nYour field trip coordinators are excited to bring you this summer-time field trip.  The Sunset Parade occurs every Tuesday evening from late May to early August at the Marine Corps War Memorial.  This free event provides an opportunity to listen to “The Commandant’s Own” US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and witness the precision drills performed by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. \nWhen the show is over\, there are even more opportunities to capture iconic shots of the Lincoln Memorial\, Washington Monument\, and US Capitol Dome from the base of the Netherlands Carillon.  I also feel the Marine Corps War Memorial is a very photogenic subject too. \nWhat: \nThe Army has their Golden Knights.  The Navy has their Blue Angles.  The Air Force has their Thunderbirds.  Only the Marine Corps has a land based performance such as this.  Let the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoon impress you with a demonstration of their skills and training.  Did I mention it’s FREE? \nThe performance starts at 6:45pm and runs for one hour.  After the performance\, I highly recommend the short 5 minute walk South to the base of the Netherlands Carillon to get some iconic shots of the Washington monuments lined up.  Then when you’re done with that\, why not go back to the Marine Corps War Memorial and take some shots around there.  I find that monument very photogenic\, especially after sunset. \nMasks are not required to attend provided you’ve been fully vaccinated.  It’s difficult to judge how many people will attend these performances\, but I the memorial sits on a large plot of land so outdoor physical distancing should be possible. \nMore information is found on the USMC website: https://www.barracks.marines.mil/Parades/Sunset-Parade/ \nand here: https://dcphotoguide.com/marine-corps-sunset-parade-iwo-jima-memorial/ \nSunset is expected at 8:17 p.m. (EDT) \nMaster GySgt. Keith Martinez\, drum major\, “The Commandant’s Own\,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps\, conducts the Marines during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial\, Arlington\, VA\, June 15\, 2021. The hosting official for the evening was Brig. Gen. Lorna Mahlock\, Director\, Information\, Command\, Control\, Communications and Computers\, and Ms. Gwynne Shotwell\, President and Chief Operations Officer of SpaceX\, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)\nEquipment: \n\n24-70 will give you a nice wide shot with the memorial\, but I suspect you’ll get more use out of a 70-200 for full size individuals and small group shots.\nConsider bringing longer lenses of 300-500mm to get in tight. Marines like to keep the audience at a safe distance and you might want that extra reach.\nI did not see guidance on USMC website regarding flashes\, but I would ask that you leave the flash at home. Hopefully\, there will be plenty of glorious warm sunset light that comes naturally without distraction.\nTripods are permissible provided they do not impede on the enjoyment of others.\nBring a mask (to keep on hand). Bug spray for those pesky evening gnats.  And a water bottle because it will be warm and humid.\nSeating is not available\, just plenty of grass. Lawn chairs and folding stools are permissible.\n\nWhen: \nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021 from 6pm – 9pmRain date on Tuesday\, August 10\, 2021 from 6pm – 9pm \nWhere: \nLet’s meet in the NW edge of the USMC War Memorial grounds next to the visitor parking lot (38.8910\, -77.0706). \nThere may be porta potties nearby\, but no other facilities will be available at the memorial. \nParking at the memorial is not available on Tuesday nights.  You may get lucky from the limited street parking in the neighborhoods North or West of the memorial.  However there are plenty of paid parking options between the memorial and the Roslyn metro station that will get you within a couple blocks. \nYou may also consider using the Roslyn metro station and walking about three blocks (10-15 minutes).  The Arlington Cemetery metro station also stops nearby a bike path that will wind your way to the memorial (sounds tricky). \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n*Color photographs courtesy Sgt. Jason Kolela
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trips-sunset-parade-at-the-marine-corps-war-memorial/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072356
CREATED:20210730T222349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T222349Z
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SUMMARY:New Event Test
DESCRIPTION:This is a test
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/new-event-test/
CATEGORIES:Portfolio Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T072356
CREATED:20210606T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T185217Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Photo By: Rena Schild \nWe’re back with this club favorite\, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.  NVPS frequently visits this destination at this time of year because the lotus flowers and water lilies are in bloom.  If you haven’t got your flower shot for next season’s themed competition\, here is a great opportunity.  If you’re not into flowers\, consider the opportunities to capture images of dragon flies\, birds\, turtles\, frogs\, and more. \nWhat:  \nKenilworth Aquatic Gardens is home to heron\, birds\, dragon flies\, and amphibians.  You’ll also notice the rather obvious shallow ponds filled with lotus and water lilies. \nYou’re welcome to wander along the paths that separate the ponds in search of your next image.  When you’re done \nPhoto By: Steven Glintz \nwith the lotus and lilies\, you can take the boardwalk at the far end of the park out to a viewing platform where along the way you can typically find herons and other birds. \nThis is a very popular destination at this time of year.  Please be patient and locate your subjects while maintaining social distancing from other photographers.  The National Park Service warns that if the park becomes too crowded they may temporarily close the park gates to limit people on site. \nSunrise is expected at 5:52 a.m. (EDT) \nPhoto By: Rena Schild \nEquipment: \n\nAny lens between 24-200mm will satisfy most needs. Those with an interest in birding may want to bring a lens with 300+mm range.  A macro lens may also come in handy if you are interested in dragon flies.\nDon’t forget your polarizer and diffuser/reflector.\nTripods are allowed everywhere.\nBring a mask\, the National Park Service requires them.\nBug/tick spray and sunscreen.\nWater – the weather is expected to be very hot and humid.\n\nPhoto By: Steven Glintz \nWhen: \nSaturday\, July 10\, 2021 from 8am – 11am\nRain date on Sunday\, July 11\, 2021 from 8am – 11am \nWhere: \nWe’ll meet in the parking lot to share any updated news.  It’s only a couple minutes walk to the gardens. \nPlease note\, the visitor center\, restrooms\, and water fountain will be closed.  There will be porta potties. \nKenilworth Aquatic Gardens\n1550 Anacostia Avenue\, NE\nWashington DC 20019 \nParking is free. \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven Glintz\nField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shenandoah National Park\, Big Meadow
DESCRIPTION:The drive to the Big Meadows inside Shenandoah National Park from Fairfax is just over two hours.  This area has been chosen for its wildlife\, landscapes\, waterfalls and other diverse nature photography opportunities.  It also happens to be one of the best destinations we can occupy to avoid COVID.\n\nJune is a particularly fortunate time as the fawns should be out frolicking with mamma doe.  The trails surrounding Big Meadows campgrounds have also frequently reported black bears.  The nearby waterfalls may not have as strong a flow\, but they should also provide unique opportunities for those who are looking for a hike to go with their photography.  Others will find many opportunities to pull off the side of Skyline Drive to find inspirations a few hundred feet from the side of the road.  (Skyline Drive is about 106 miles long and takes about 3 hours to drive.  Add in frequent stops and you’re looking at a better part of a full day of shooting.)\n\nThe Shenandoah Valley also makes for a spectacular subject should conditions present themselves for a sunset shot or nighttime astro-photography. In fact\, this field trip offers so much to photograph that you might just want to include an overnight stay at the Big Meadows Lodge or at a nearby accommodation.\n\nBig Meadows Lodge\nSkyline Drive Mile 51\nShenandoah Natl Park\, VA 22835\n\nhttps://www.goshenandoah.com/lodging/big-meadows-lodge\n\nNote: new COVID cancellation policies include no-charge cancellations “by 4:00 pm EDT 2 days before the scheduled arrival date.”\n\nWhat:\n\nAs mentioned above\, this destination is abundant in all things wild\, from wildlife to wildflowers.  On June 12 (or June 13 in case of rain)\, we’ll meet in the afternoon at the Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center to plan our late afternoon photography activities.  From there\, we’ll decide if it’s best to trek the Big Meadows loop trail across the road for deer\, explore the campground trails for bears\, or start the landscape hunt early.  We’ve timed this field-trip in hopes of capturing the fawns and cubs that inhabit the Big Meadows area\, but there are opportunities for other nature inspired photography you may not want to miss.\n\nSunrise is expected at 5:49 a.m. (EDT)\nSunset is expected at 8:38 p.m. (EDT)\n\nMilky Way will be visible for most of the night.\n\nMoon will be in a Waxing Crescent Phase (4%\, New moon on June 10)  https://www.moongiant.com/calendar/june/2021/\n\n\nEquipment:\n\n 	Any lens between 18-200mm will satisfy most landscape needs. For wildlife captures\, I recommend 300mm+.  Wildlife are accustomed to humans\, but you still need to keep your distance.\n 	Astro-photographers should bring fast wide angle lenses.\n( f/5.6 okay\, f/4 better\, f/2.8 even better )\n 	I never leave the house without a polarizer.  Bring your other neutral density and graduated filters to help balance your exposures.\n 	Tripods are allowed everywhere.\n 	Don’t forget a spare battery and memory card(s).\n 	Bring a light jacket for higher altitude temperatures and comfortable shoes.\n 	Bring a mask and some personal hand sanitizer\n\nRemember\, fuel is available near the visitor center\, but it can be a bit expensive.  Be sure to fuel up prior to entering the park as there only three gas stations along the drive (milepost 24\, milepost 51\, and milepost 79).\n\nWhen:\n\nSaturday\, June 12\, 2021 from 3pm – 8pm\nRain date on Sunday\, June 13\, 2021 from 3pm – 8pm\n\nWhere:\n\nWe will meet outside the Harry F. Byrd\, Sr. Visitor Center (main parking lot) at 4pm for a meet and greet.  We’ll also discuss the conditions and review plans for the late afternoon and evening.\n\nThe visitor center will be staffed outside by rangers from 9am – 5pm.  The building itself is not expected to be open.  Restrooms are expected to be open at the visitor center.\n\nParking is free at the visitor center\, however Shenandoah National Park charges a fee to enter.\n\n 	$30 / car provides unlimited entry for the vehicle and all passengers for the next seven days.\n 	$0 if you have either a Shenandoah Annual Pass or America the Beautiful (aka inter-agency pass)\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\nTammy Tideswell and Steven Glintz\nField Trip Coordinators 2020-2021\n\n*Wildlife photos by Stan Bysshe\n*Landscape photos by Alan Goldstein
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-shenandoah-national-park-big-meadow/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:End-of-Year Competition and Awards Banquet with Judge Jean Pierre Plé
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our very last meeting of the 2020 – 2021 season\, NVPS End-of-Year Awards Night! Since we unfortunately cannot get together for an actual dinner and happy hour\, it will be held virtually (via Zoom). We will have the full program of awards\, just no food. Any eating and drinking will be on your own! \nThe official program will begin at 7:00 pm with an expected social time to begin at 6:30 pm. \nJean Pierre Plé has been chosen to judge winning images from the 2020-2021 NVPS competitions for the end-of-year competition. \nJean-Pierre 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/end-of-year-competition-and-awards-banquet-with-judge-jean-pierre-ple/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions,End-Of-Year Banquet
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – Yellowstone with Stan Bysshe
DESCRIPTION:Stan has been a member of NVPS for ten years. He has served on multiple committees and is a past President. Over the years he has given numerous presentations ranging from Underwater photography to Shooting in Crappy Conditions. His April Members Forum talk will be on photographing  Yellowstone National Park in the winter. \nOver the past seven years Stan has been a guide on sixteen photo tours to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem which includes YNP and the Grand Tetons National Park. His last four trips were during the winter season\, and this rapidly became his favorite time of the year to visit the park. While this is by far and away the most challenging season to be in Yellowstone\, it can be the most rewarding. \nStan will talk about why Yellowstone in the winter is such a magical place\, how and where you can get the best images\, some techniques for shooting in the winter and how to try and stay warm in a region that routinely records the lowest temperatures in the lower forty eight States. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-yellowstone-with-stan-bysshe/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Forum
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