Author Archives: Sierra Photo NYC

Date change for Shawangunk Sam’s Point outing

Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018Location: The Shawangunks (Sam’s Point Preserve or other location)Photograph: Panoramic high vistas, dwarf pine forest, rocky trailsHike: Stony trails, wet rocks, for two miles or so, some uphillAdditional information: Plan for cool fall weather, bring hiking boots, lunch, snacks, & waterNYC Start: 8:30 am, long day, dinner afterward.NYC Return: 10:30—11:00 pmLeader:Continue reading “Date change for Shawangunk Sam’s Point outing”

Guest Speaker: Erin Babnik, October 24, 2018

The Seven Virtues of a Creative Landscape Photographer Landscape photographers who are committed to visual artistry share habits and values that enable them to produce personally rewarding landscape images on a regular basis. Erin Babnik will summarize seven “virtues” that any landscape photographer can nurture to facilitate the creative process. From curiosity to courage, theseContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Erin Babnik, October 24, 2018”

Member Spotlight: Stephen Feingold

“Nature photography is like Wall Street, previous activity is no guarantee of future results.” — Stephen Feingold Nature subjects are the focus of my photography. I look for dramatic or harmonious designs enhanced by backgrounds that are as impressive as the subject. We cannot exactly reproduce nature with photography, due to shortcomings of equipment andContinue reading “Member Spotlight: Stephen Feingold”

From the Chairs, September/October 2018

Try…Instagram! The mobile phone-based app Instagram has become one of the most popular ways to share photographs and connect with other photographers. We are eager to use this forum to expand our presence by attracting new members and showcasing our members’ best work. Find our Instagram page by entering sierraphotonyc in the Instagram search boxContinue reading “From the Chairs, September/October 2018”

Members’ Night, Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Come show us your favorite summer nature images as we welcome the fall season. Bring up to 8 images in digital format, on a USB flash drive only (no CD/DVD/slides). Images should be sRGB, 72 ppi with 1920 pixels on the long side. Label each image with your name and a sequential number. Utilities suchContinue reading “Members’ Night, Wednesday, September 26, 2018”

Members’ Night and Raffle, Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Come share some refreshments with fellow committee members as we celebrate the end of our spring season and the start of summer. You may present up to 8 images in digital format. Bring images on a flash drive only (no slides, CD, or DVD). Images should be sRGB, 72 ppi with 1920 pixels on theContinue reading “Members’ Night and Raffle, Wednesday, June 27, 2018”

In Memory of Pierre Henri, January 26, 1940 – December 19, 2017

Some people say that there are good subjects for photography and that there are bad ones, that there are appropriate subjects and inappropriate ones. I say photography is all about lighting and clarity, capturing a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce. — Pierre Henri WE RECENTLY LEARNED of the death of Pierre Henri, aContinue reading “In Memory of Pierre Henri, January 26, 1940 – December 19, 2017”

From the Chair, May/June 2018

Members’ Night meeting. We depend on your donations, so spring into action and de-clutter some of those no longer needed photography-related items! A maximum of five items in good condition will be accepted. We look forward to a full table of exciting choices on June 27 and guests are always welcome. This year, Nancy LangerContinue reading “From the Chair, May/June 2018”

Guest Speaker: Clifford Pickett, May 30, 2018

Lighten Up: Image Quality, and iPhone Photography  Clifford Pickett is a New York-based professional travel, humanitarian and commercial photographer, videographer and educator. He refers to his approach as Shoshin, or “a new mind”, a perspective of seeing his subjects as if it were for the first time. In addition to his many high-profile commercial clients,Continue reading “Guest Speaker: Clifford Pickett, May 30, 2018”