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SUMMARY:Programs: Ethical Wildlife Photography with Kristi Odom
DESCRIPTION:In her presentation\, Kristi will discuss things related to bird and wildlife photography\, from lenses to camera choices\, autofocus settings\, getting great shots\, and how to do it ethically. She will talk about gear\, behavior (the wildlife as well as our own)\, and respect. For instance\, how close is too close? How do you know if a bird or wild animal is disturbed by human presence or activity? \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 Ambassadorwww.kristiodom.com
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-ethical-wildlife-photography-with-kristi-odom/
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SUMMARY:Competition with Judge Roy Sewall – Theme: “No Time Limit\, Open”
DESCRIPTION:Competition Theme: Open with no time limit \nRoy Sewall is a semi-retired professional photographer based in Bethesda\, Maryland. His 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. He has done extensive work for private and commercial clients\, as well as Potomac River and C&O Canal-related government and non-profit organizations. He has also developed diverse bodies of work that include foreign and domestic destinations\, architecture and design\, people\, nature\, old places and things\, and abstracts. His books\, Our Potomac\, from Great Falls through Washington\, D.C.\, and Great Falls and Mather Gorge\, remain the definitive photography books of the Potomac River and C&O Canal.  Please see Roy’s About page for more biographical information. And visit Roy Sewall Photography for his wonderful artwork\, educational services\, and his prints and books.  
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-with-judge-roy-sewall-theme-no-time-limit-open/
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SUMMARY:Field Trips: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung and it’s time to capture some flowers at one of the nicest gardens in the country: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond\, VA.  The garden is comprised of 82 acres and contains more than a dozen themed garden areas\, a conservatory and a large lake.  In May you can expect to see roses (with 2\,000 blooms in the rose garden)\, peonies and azaleas in bloom\, among many other flowers.  The garden also has a café and gift shop. On the day we will be visiting they will be having their annual spring plant sale and there will be live music and more than 40 vendors selling plants.   \nWhere: \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden1800 Lakeside AvenueRichmond\, VA 23228 \nwww.lewisginter.org \nWhen:Saturday\, May 14\, 2022 from 9:15 a.m. – noon (Rain date: Sunday\, May 15\, 2022 from 9:15 a.m. – noon) \nCost: \nAdmission to the gardens is $14\, $11 for age 65 and older and $10 for military.Tickets can be purchased online in advance or upon arrival \n Equipment: \n\nLenses in the 24-70 range and macro lenses will work well.  If you have a lensbaby you may want to bring that for a dreamy effect\nTripods are permitted\, but please make sure that you are not blocking any paths\n\nCOVID precautions: \nAt the time of this writing\, the gardens strongly encourage social distancing and the use of masks when indoors. \nNotes: \nDriving time is a little over 2 hours from Fairfax\, Alexandria and Arlington. \nThere are three large parking lots off the main entrance to the gardens.   Restrooms are located in the visitor center and at three other locations in the gardens.  The website contains a good map of the gardens.  \nWe will meet in front of the visitor center at 9:15 a.m.  Anyone who would like to have lunch together before heading home or as a break from shooting can meet in front of the garden café at noon.  \nWe hope you can join us! \nRena Schild and Steven GlintzField Trip Coordinators 2021-2022 \n(Photographs by Georgette Grossman)
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trips-lewis-ginter-botanical-gardens/
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Project – Final Portfolio Project Review\, Group 2 with Brian Zwit
DESCRIPTION:Portfolio Project: The second final review of the Portfolio Project will be held with Brian Zwit as our reviewer for the second group of this years participants. \nBrian Zwit\, formerly just a photographer and educator in northern Virginia\, added filmmaker to his resume during the pandemic years. \nWhile still enthralled with still photography\, he is using video to expand his storytelling options and range of subjects. When shooting stills\, his favorite subject is the elegance and majesty of nature\, particularly landscapes\, and when filmmaking\, the human condition\, telling the unique and unusual stories of the everyday person. While having his favorite genres\, he dabbles with photographing and filming protests\, dogs\, travel adventures\, and street life. \nBrian has been teaching photography for more than ten years for workshop companies and non-profits\, including the Ward Museum\, Chincoteague Bay Field Station\, and camera clubs in the mid-Atlantic. Brain is an exceptional Lightroom instructor\, and he has had more than 1\,000 students attend his Lightroom training. Brian also speaks to camera clubs\, schools\, and other organizations on creativity and photographic techniques. He is well known for his ability to distill complex topics to their essence and explain them in simple\, easy to understand ways \nBrian’s favorite assistant is Dingo\, a Parson Russell Terrier\, who really is not very helpful but is always ready for a walk in the woods. She also reminds him not to get too obsessed with work\, photography\, and filmmaking and just enjoy paying attention to her. \nBrian’s skills have extended to his excellent Portfolio reviews for several years\, providing the participants and the entire club with valuable insight on improving our communication and presentation skills.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/portfolio-project-final-portfolio-project-review-group-2-with-brian-zwit/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): A View from the Street with Robin Weisz
DESCRIPTION:Robin will present a galley of architecture\, shadows\, reflections\, and street photography. \nRobin was introduced to photography as part of the curriculum in her work towards her BFA in graphic design. Working her way through college as an assistant in the photo lab she spent many hours helping others with their processing of film and black and white prints. From the very beginning Robin found herself drawn to images of architecture\, abstraction and reflections. That continues to be the main focus of her work. Robin is a full-time graphic designer with her own studio\, Robin Weisz Design (robinweiszdesign.com). The studio’s focus is on publication design for non-profits and higher education. Robin’s architectural photography has been featured in many publications designed for UCLA. \nOriginally from New York\, Robin has been a full-time resident of Los Angeles for the past 40 years. Fellow NVPS member\, and high school classmate\, Rena Schild suggested that since the NVPS meetings were now virtual she might be interested in joining. She has enjoyed the virtual meetings and participating in the competitions and feels she has learned a great deal from her membership and the critiques.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-prints-virtually-a-view-from-the-street-with-robin-weisz/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery – Digital: A Walk With Nature with Sarah Olsen
DESCRIPTION:Sarah loves to travel and capture her experiences through photography.  While working remotely during the pandemic\, she hiked many National and State Park trails throughout the United States including Yellowstone\, Grand Tetons\, Rocky Mountain\, Zion\, Bryce Canyon\, Arches\, Joshua Tree\, Mt. Rainier\, Columbia River Gorge\, Haleakalā\, Grand Canyon\, Saguaro\, Sedona\, Acadia\, and Shenandoah.  Walking with nature has given Sarah an appreciation of the depth\, breadth\, and the beauty of the great outdoors.  This gallery highlights photos from Sarah’s travels over the past two years\, shot entirely on her iPhone.  She frequently pulled her iPhone out of her hiking backpack to capture shots of the stunning landscapes and interesting silhouettes along the way.Sarah is a beginner photographer and new member of NVPS\, joining in the Fall of 2021.  She was inspired by her father and fellow club member\, John Olsen\, to further develop her photography skills.  Sarah has attended several NVPS field trips with her Dad over the years.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-digital-a-walk-with-nature-with-sarah-olsen/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum – Alaska with Jim Norman
DESCRIPTION:Your problem:  Travel restrictions are easing\, but you’re still suffering from a severe case of pent-up\, unrequited wanderlust.  The cure:  A trip to Alaska!  And Jim Norman is here to help.  This presentation will provide an overview of what you can see and do in Alaska\, with information and recommendations on both well-known destinations and some excellent off-the-beaten-path options.  The emphasis here is independent travel — with a little planning you can design your own tour\, covering the best of Alaska’s extraordinary landscapes and wildlife\, without incurring the costs and compromises of a commercial “package tour.”  You will return with happy memories\, and exceptional photographs. \nPhotos by Jim Norman
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-alaska-with-jim-norman/
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SUMMARY:No Weekly Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:There is no weekly meeting for this 5th Tuesday of the month. Hope to see you all at the virtual End-of-Year Awards meeting on June 10th followed by the End-of-Year picnic on June 12th.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/no-weekly-meeting-2/
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