{"id":33749,"date":"2026-01-28T20:40:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T01:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/?p=33749"},"modified":"2026-01-31T11:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T16:42:40","slug":"march-16-2027-members-forum-the-pacific-northwest-with-mike-whalen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/march-16-2027-members-forum-the-pacific-northwest-with-mike-whalen\/","title":{"rendered":"March 16, 2027 \u2013 Member\u2019s Forum: The Pacific Northwest with Mike Whalen – Note: this is a test, and will not be displayed in the website!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Mike Whalen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In this presentation Mike revisits his 13-day trip to Washington State in May 2022. Primary locations include Seattle, Mount Rainier National Park and The Olympic Peninsula. The Pacific Northwest offers unique opportunities for photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Images from the following locations are presented: views from the top of Seattle\u2019s Space Needle; Chihuly Museum of Glass; architect, Frank Gehry\u2019s iconic building: The Museum of Pop Culture; two botanical gardens; Mt. Rainier; Hurricane Ridge; the Hoh Rainforest; views of Lake Crescent; the Ancient Groves on the Sol Duc River, and several west coast beaches. Photos from other sites may also be included.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The presentation has 2 parts: Part 1 is informational, including factual descriptions and documentary photos. Part 2 provides a slideshow of artistic and favorite photos with a musical background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BIO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike became interested in digital photography in 2006. His first camera was an entry level Canon DSLR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He joined NVPS in 2009 and held board positions from 2010 to the present, including president in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also volunteers weekly as a pet photographer for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, and occasionally, as an event photographer for charitable organizations such as the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and The Epilepsy Foundation of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining NVPS was a significant learning opportunity due to the many club activities and inspiration from talented members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His photographic interests include nature, landscapes, macro, people, travel and abstract photography. He currently uses Sony equipment and Lightroom, Photoshop and Topaz for post-processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hoh Rainforest, WA – by MW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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