From the Former Chair, March/April 2015

As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, it is exciting to see how all of you, who are part of this wonderful group, continue to come together, promote, celebrate, explore and create higher levels of nature photography. It is wonderful to see our new Co-Chairs so ably embark on our next 40 years! —Charles Dexter, FormerContinue reading “From the Former Chair, March/April 2015”

If Thoreau had a Camera by Tom Grill

After spending countless years photographing the major landscape opportunities of the American West, I finally came to realize that the landscape I most loved was in my own backyard. I grew up in Pennsylvania and New York, similar Eastern terrains with pockets of dense forests and valleys that are constantly reinventing themselves with each changeContinue reading “If Thoreau had a Camera by Tom Grill”

Guest Speakers February 25, 2015: Three-in-One: Charles Chessler, David Francis, Judy Rosenblatt

Charles ChesslerBirds: Mostly Central Park Plus a Little South of the Border He never knew what beauty was lurking in the wilds of Central Park until he picked up a camera in 2005 and soon discovered an entire world in his backyard that rivaled anything he’d seen in magazines and on TV. He is happyContinue reading “Guest Speakers February 25, 2015: Three-in-One: Charles Chessler, David Francis, Judy Rosenblatt”

From the Chair, January/February 2015

Each January the new slate of eight Board members is submitted to the membership for election at the January meeting. The board is responsible for planning our meetings, events and exhibits. This year’s nominees are: Lee Backer, Anne Chamberlain, Eileen Duranko, Bill Frick, Raquel Gonzalez, Harvey Kopel, Nancy Langer and Tom Wysmuller. Board members areContinue reading “From the Chair, January/February 2015”

Guest Speaker: Sean Crane, January 28, 2015

Stories from the Field: Getting the Shot When the Subject Doesn’t Necessarily Want to Be Gotten  Sean Crane’s day job is as a creative director for New York’s largest advertising agency, but when he’s not convincing the world to buy things that they may or may not need, he’s out photographing wildlife. His travels haveContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Sean Crane, January 28, 2015”

Members’ Night, December 17, 2014

Holiday Party! Members’ Night Come share some refreshments with fellow committee members and with the NYC Sierra Club Group as we celebrate our annual Holiday Season Party/Members’ Night. Snacks and beverages will be available before the meeting, as well as  wine and cheese! There will be a raffle of photo books and accessories as well!Continue reading “Members’ Night, December 17, 2014”

Guest Speaker: Keith Ellenbogen, November 19, 2014

Expedition: A Journey intothe Underwater World Join acclaimed photographer Keith Ellenbogen as he showcases beautiful and compelling images and stories of environmental and conservation-based expeditions from around the world and back to New York. Keith will also feature his recent work using high-speed photography to showcase extraordinary images of animal behaviors and subtle movements thatContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Keith Ellenbogen, November 19, 2014”

From the Chair, November/December 2014

The NYSC Photography Committee lost a true friend, late last summer, with the passing of Marjorie Grimm, director of the Tuesday Evening Hour. For over 20 years, she provided many of our members with their first opportunity to present slide shows to an audience. She encouraged us to put our best images forward and toContinue reading “From the Chair, November/December 2014”

Guest Speaker: Roman Kurywczak, Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Nature Inspired Come join Roman Kurywczak for his presentation entitled “Nature Inspired,” as he guides us through the exhilarating world of nature photography and the time he’s spent capturing the moments that have inspired him for the last 25 years. Roman is a professional nature photographer and Sigma Pro who conducts lectures and workshops acrossContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Roman Kurywczak, Wednesday, October 29, 2014”

From the Chair, September/October 2014

I hope all of you had a great summer creating nature photography. As we begin our 2014–2015 Sierra Photo meeting season, we look forward to seeing your very best images since our last Members’ Night in May. The opening page of our website is being redesigned so that you can explore the site more easily. The fallContinue reading “From the Chair, September/October 2014”