The August meeting of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.
We will meet at the Community United Methodist Church at 434 Lewis St. While the program will start at 6:30 p.m., feel free to arrive anytime after 6 p.m. to socialize. Please use the side door near the parking lot to enter.
Our topic this month will be “How to See in Black and White”, which will be presented by Greg Holden, speaking via Zoom. Holden is a photographer based in Longmont, Colo. He enjoys teaching others and sharing his passion for photography. He speaks around his home in the greater Denver area, but also continues to speak and judge virtually at clubs throughout his former home in the Maryland and Virginia areas.
To read more about Holden and his presentation, visit https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/2025/08/03/seeing-in-black-white/.
Virtual Shutter Therapy
The club’s current Virtual Shutter Therapy topic is “Golden Hour, Sunsets and Sunrise,” through Aug. 7.
During this time of day, colors are richer and shadows longer — perfect for capturing mood and texture. Explore how this fleeting light transforms ordinary subjects into something extraordinary.
Please take part in this challenge by sharing up to three photos on the topic as comments to the post about this topic on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PagosaPhotoClub.
Like and comment on the works of others. All photographers are welcome to take part.
Digital photography
contest
The Photography Club’s annual photography contest is now underway.
Don’t wait until the last minute to pick your favorite photos to enter. The entry deadline is Sept.10.
Club members may enter up to six images among four categories (Nature, Landscape, People and Creative).
Winners will be announced, and awards presented, at our Oct. 8 meeting.
For contest details and entry form, see https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/2025/07/01/eighth-annual-digital-photo-contest/ .
Astrophotography contest
The Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers are holding a photo contest to promote astrotourism and raise awareness about dark skies in the Pagosa Springs area.
This contest will run until Aug. 31. Winners will be announced on Sept. 10 at the Pagosa Springs Photography Club meeting.
For details on this contest, visit https://pagosasidewalkastronomers.org.
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