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Colonial Nature Photography Club

Join us for the latest updates at the Colonial Nature Photography Club's Monday meeting: dues, photo critiques, upcoming themes, and G.R.A.P.E. expedition details. Don't miss out on the fun and learning opportunities!

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Colonial Nature Photography Club

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  1. ColonialNature Photography Club Monday, november 2nd, 2015

  2. Agenda • Introduction of new members and/or guests • Bring a friend • Announcements • Annual Dues are now overdue. (See Rose to pay tonight) • New members are always welcome! • We have had to delete unpaid members from the mailing list. Make sure you are up to date to keep receiving emails.

  3. Agenda • 2016 Member Dues - Will increase to $20/year effective Jan 1st 2016 • Dues have been stagnate since inception • Increased meeting costs due to additional meetings • Refreshment costs • Will allow for better speakers • Small Reserve

  4. Agenda • Photo Critiques - Reminder • Bring a print or a electronic copy of picture. • Let me know before meeting or on break that you would like to review your picture(s). • Will have several folks available for critiques after meeting.

  5. Agenda • Photo Themes for 2016 • Lots of great ideas submitted • Handout on back table • Please select your ideas

  6. Meeting Dates for 2016 DayMonthDate Monday January 4 Monday February 1 Monday March 7 Monday April 4 Monday May 2 Monday June 6 Tuesday July 5 Tuesday August 2 Monday September 12 Monday October 3 Monday November 7 Monday December 5 NotMonday

  7. Agenda • Newsletter – • CNPC ViewFinder • October/November issue was sent out October 24th Contents included: • Focus Fundamentals-October Recap • Novice Notes – Focus Points • Tips & Techniques – Autumn Photo Tips • October meeting photos – Trees • On Location – Hog Island, VA • GRAPE outing details – Eagle Pines Falconry • Upcoming events • Always looking for ideas / contributions • Have items to Barbara by 15th of each month • Comments/Questions/Thoughts?

  8. October • Led by Ken Conger • Noise reduction – explanation of ISO and noise and various ways of how to reduce including a demo of Noiseware. • How to include Bokeh in high DOF images using the camera and digital workflow

  9. Agenda • Upcoming Meetings: • Looking for suggestions for topics YOU want to see for upcoming meetings

  10. G.R.A.P.E. Group Rendezvous And Photo Expedition

  11. G.R.A.P.E. • No GRAPE in October • BUT…….

  12. G.R.A.P.E. • Mark your calendar • Sunday, November 15th • Must RSVP by Thursday, November 5th

  13. G.R.A.P.E. Eagle pines is a non-profit organization that exists to enhance the welfare of raptors. Located in Disputanta, they currently are caring for raptors that include Bald Eagles, Harris’ Hawk, Ferruginous Hawks, Barred owl, Eastern Screech Owl, and Alpomado Falcon in addition to others.

  14. G.R.A.P.E. • Setup for 11am Sunday, November 15th in Disputanta. • Will have up close access to photograph the raptors as well as have a flight demonstration by one of the raptors. • Limited to 15 people • $20 or more donation required

  15. G.R.A.P.E. Group Rendezvous and Photo Expedition • Looking for ideas for future outings… • Can be weekend or weekday • Like to give at least a weeks notice • Where do you want to go? • Need some people to step up and lead a group

  16. Agenda New Additions: • Chris Tennant’s new camera

  17. MakerBot Replicator http://www.withoutlenses.com/articles/how-to/drill-your-own-precision-pinhole-apertures

  18. Agenda New Additions: • New Camera Equipment or Gadgets? • Anybody have anything new they want to brag about? • Or need help with? • New Software? • Anybody bought anything new or upgraded? • Tell us what you think?

  19.  Less than $1,000 for this camera is a huge bargain.  Comes with a 1 Year Refurbished Limited Warranty and free shipping!

  20. Club member accomplishments!

  21. Congrats to Jean Fripp!!First place in the Bosque del Apache, New MexicoFestival of the Cranes PhotoContest!!

  22. Congrats to Chris Tennant!! Shutterbug's annual "Expert Photo Techniques" issue with article and six images published!

  23. Congrats to Ken Conger!!

  24. CongratstoCraigHill!!

  25. Upcoming Stuff

  26. Upcoming:

  27. Upcoming: • The Art of Digital Photography & Creative Thinking- • T.Nelson Comm College -Nov 17th • Peninsula Fine Arts Center free Admission Weekend – • Nov 7th • Virginia Bluebird Society Fall Conference - Nov 14th • WildSpeak - Nov 16th • Nature Visions 2015 Photo Expo - Nov 13-15th • Waterfowl Festival Nov 13-15th Easton, MD

  28. Upcoming: Monday, December 7th Annual Holiday Party • Entrée will be provided (Maybe fried chicken?) • Plates, napkins, utensils, drinks, etc provided • Need salads, sides, and desserts

  29. Reminder

  30. Reminder: • Don’t forget to change the time in your camera for daylight savings time

  31. Agenda • Thank again to all our volunteers: • Carolyn Hartline – Refreshments • And Christina Clarke for helping out! • Rose Baker – Secretary/Treasurer • Jeanette Navia – Website • Craig Hill – VP

  32. No December Assignment: Next meeting Monday, December 7th Annual Holiday Party Hope to see you there! See you on Monday, December 7th6:30 PM

  33. ‘In my Backyard’ by Brian Lockwood Aka JetSki Brian Tonight’s Presentation:

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