Enjoy your summer. There are no regular meetings in July and August.
However, keep your camera in action. At the September 18th meeting we need new photos for the Fontenelle Forest Gallery and the Bellevue Library Gallery.
For Fontenelle Forest: Subject – Fontenelle Forest Landscapes.
All photos MUST have been taken in Fontenelle Forest Nature Center or one of the Forest properties – Camp Wa-kon-da, Neale Woods, the Wetlands or Camp Logan Fontenelle.
For Bellevue Library: Subject – Vacation
Any photos from any vacation, even if it is sitting on the porch and sipping a cold drink.
Join the group at Saint Leo’s Catholic Church, 102nd and Blondo.
Why? To photograph the beautiful flower garden, bees, bugs and butterflies in the early morning light.
Macro (closeup) photos will be collected in October for display at the Bellevue Library. So this is a perfect opportunity to get those shots.
The November meeting will be held at Fontenelle Forest at 7PM
Aaron Frey from Rockbrook Camera will share the latest in cameras and photography gear.
Also, there will be a sign up sheet for the December potluck dinner and member slideshow. Please send up to four of your favorite photos to share with the group to Brent@fontenelleforestphotoclub.org
The December meeting will be held at Fontenelle Forest at 7PM
This is our annual Potluck Dinner and Member Slideshow. Please submit up to four of your favorite photos to share with the group.
Send photos to Brent@fontenelleforestphotoclub.org
If you have not signed up for the potluck, contact Brent at the email address above. We need an accurate headcount of those planning to attend.
The January meeting will be held at Fontenelle Forest at 7PM
Angela Schramm from LaynaJane Photgraphy. is our guest speaker.
You can see her work here: https://www.laynajanephotography.com/
Also, please bring prints for our Forest and Bellevue Library displays: “Birds of Fontenelle Forest” and “Macro photos.”
A list of all upcoming photo displays is available in the blog. Click Here
Fontenelle Forest is closing early due to the severe weather forecast
Club member Ni Demann will be our speaker on the subject: “Blinds – the art of disappearing, balance between presence and absence when photographing your subject.”
A wildflower hike at Fontenelle Forest has been set for next Tuesday, April 7. Those interested in attending should meet in front of the main building at 5:30. The guided hike will begin at 5:45 and last until 7:00 or 7:15. Our guide will know where to go to find the best potential shots.
Suggestions for those attending
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Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots. We will be on trails, not the boardwalk.
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Pay attention to the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
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Bring bug spray and perhaps even a hat.
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Bring hiking poles if needed.
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A backpack for loose gear, extra lenses, and water would be helpful.
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Suitable lenses include a macro lens, 50 mm, wide angle, or a combination lens, such as 18-400mm.
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Our guide will have access to the main building, so restrooms will be available before and after the walk.
Questions?
Please address questions and confirmation of your intention to attend using the phone number sent in email to all club members on April 1st. A text message is fine to indicate you are coming. If you did not receive the email, please leave your name and intent to attend at Contact@fontenelleforestphotoclub.org. Your information will be forwarded.
Professional photographer Brad Williams is our guest speaker. The program topic has not been determined.
BradWilliamsPhotography website.
Fontenelle Forest – Google Map
A variety of raptors from Fontenelle Forest will be on display for an Up Close photography experience.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to see and photograph these magnificent birds.