The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will get together on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, located at 434 Lewis St.
Feel free to arrive anytime after 6 p.m. to chat and mingle; the program kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
For our January meeting, we’re having a “Top Ten: Show and Tell” session. In this fun event, club members can bring up to 10 of their favorite photos from the past year to share and discuss.
It’s a great way to pick out your best images of the year — maybe they’re your absolute favorites, the most interesting ones or the ones that challenged you the most. The aim is to spark some inspiration by discussing what makes a great photo, like composition, impact and how well it’s done technically. Please bring your photos to the meeting on a flash drive.
This meeting will be a mix of in-person and online, with a Zoom link available, too. Club members will receive the Zoom link via email, and if you’re not on the list, you can request it by emailing abutler@mac.com.
Bosque del Apache photography outing
Doug Coombs is leading a photography club trip to Bosque del Apache Jan. 9-12.
We’ll be focusing on observing and photographing the sandhill cranes and snow geese that spend the winter there, along with other birds and mammals.
Bosque del Apache and Ladd S Gordon wildlife are refuges near Socorro, N.M., south of Albuquerque.
If you enjoyed Coombs’ presentation at our November meeting, you’ll have a good idea of the amazing photographic opportunities these refuges offer.
Socorro has several motels, and is conveniently located between the refuges. If you’re interested or want more details, please reach out to Coombs at dfcoombs@gmail.com.
Coombs has also shared some videos from a recent trip to Bosque at www.dougsview.com/Custom-Pages/Video. Be sure to turn your sound on when watching these.
January Virtual Shutter Therapy
This month, the club’s online challenge is all about “For the Birds.”
Try to capture the unique personalities of birds in their natural surroundings. Look for little details like preening, feeding, flying or just being still. The goal is to show off their personalities or the habitats they call home.
Join the club for a trip to Bosque del Apache this month to get some fantastic shots or watch the birds in your backyard.
Please participate in the challenge by commenting on the post about this topic on the club’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PagosaPhotoClub.
All photographers are welcome to share up to three photos. And, don’t forget to like and comment on the work of others.
Join for photography adventures
Did you get a new camera or lens for Christmas? If you’re looking to get better at photography, learning from others is a great way to do it.
The Pagosa Springs Photography Club offers a fantastic chance to connect with like-minded people who love photography.
The club has both learning sessions and fun outings to help photographers of all skill levels grow. Membership is just $25 a year ($35 for families). You can download a membership form from our website (pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/about/) and send it in with your payment (the form has all the details), or you can bring it to a club meeting.
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