NatureVisions 2012 will be held November 9 – 11, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Prince William Campus, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia. The Expo is a three day event showcasing the photographic work of Northern Virginia’s wildlife photographers. The centerpiece of the Expo is a display of approximately three hundred images that have been selected by a panel of jurors.
The Expo also offers two full days of lectures and workshops by noted photographers and several unique activities including photographers having the chance to photograph hawks, owls and other raptors. Thanks to the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia, photographers can focus their cameras on these magnificent wild birds in a natural setting just outside the Hylton Center. Numerous vendors will be on hand to display the latest in photographic equipment and technology.

The Expo will kick off on Friday, November 9 with a full day seminar conducted by Seth Resnick. Seth is considered one of the 30 most influential photographers of the decade and is one of 78 photographers worldwide named as a “Canon Explorer of Light” photographer. Seth will also give the keynote address on Saturday afternoon. Lectures will be held all day Saturday and Sunday.

NVPS will collect images beginning with the first meeting in September, September 4 and continue through the second meeting in October, October 16. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS FOR LATE ENTRIES. The judging will be on Sunday October 21 and a list of juried entries will be posted as soon as possible, but not later than the meeting on October 23.

Images must be in compliance with instructions and specifications in the EXHIBITOR’S GUIDANCE and all entries will be accepted on the condition that the photographer will perform at least on volunteer task for the Expo. The guidance was provided by e-mail to the membership on May 7 and is now posted on the NVPS website under “Exhibits” and the NatureVisions website.

Specific information concerning registration, hours of operation, lectures and workshops, etc., will be posted on the NatureVisions website at www.naturevisions.org. as soon as it become available. Additional information will be provided to ,members via e-mail throughout the summer.

Questions may be addressed to John Quigley, NVPS NatureVisions Rep at jhquigley@ msn.com or in person at any of the regular meetings.

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John Quigley
NVPS NatureVisions Rep