Keeping The May River Wild Greg will share pictures and stories from his five decades as a photographer for news organizations, marketing clients, and a variety of documentary projects. He will focus particularly on the 20 years he spent paddling a kayak into a tidal salt marsh to photograph wildlife at sea level in SouthContinue reading “February 18th, Tuesday, 6:30pm EST (via Zoom only) – Greg Smith”
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January 21, Tuesday, 6:30pm EDT (in-person and Zoom) – Madhavan Parthasarthy
A Life Less Ordinary: The Art of Nature Photography From the fiery sunsets of Monument Valley to the quiet beauty of a misty harbor, this presentation explores the emotional and technical art of nature photography. Madhavan shares his transformation from a pandemic hobbyist to a professional photographer in under five years, weaving in stories fromContinue reading “January 21, Tuesday, 6:30pm EDT (in-person and Zoom) – Madhavan Parthasarthy”
December 17, 6:30pm EDT (via Zoom only) – Joshua Cripps
7 Secrets of Outstanding Telephoto Landscapes Joshua Cripps is a landscape photographer who has received more than 100 international awards and distinctions for his breathtaking images of our planet’s wild places. His photos have been published by National Geographic, NASA, The Sun, Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, CNN, Nikon, and many more. Growing up in theContinue reading “December 17, 6:30pm EDT (via Zoom only) – Joshua Cripps”
November 12, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – George Courtney
This event will be held both in-person at the School of Visual Arts (136 West 21st St, 4th FL Room 418F) and on Zoom. Doors open at 6:30PM. The meeting will start at 7PM. Lifer! The Thrill and Joy of Seeing New Birds This month, our speaker, George Courtney, will share stories about his favoriteContinue reading “November 12, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – George Courtney”
Members’ Night, Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm EDT (via Zoom only )
This month will be our first Members’ Night of the season! The meeting will take place on October 15th, the third Tuesday of the month, and will be held on Zoom only. You may submit up to 8 nature-themed images. Format each as a JPEG file, sRGB format at 72 pixels per inch, with 1920Continue reading “Members’ Night, Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm EDT (via Zoom only )”
September 17, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – Dr. Caterina Y. Pierre
Our first speaker for the new season will be Dr. Caterina Y. Pierre, and it will be held on September 17th at 6:30pm. This event will be held in-person at the School of Visual Arts (136 West 21st St, 4th FL Room 418F) and on Zoom. About the lecture Ansel Eaton Adams (1902-84) was oneContinue reading “September 17, 6:30pm EDT (via in-person & Zoom) – Dr. Caterina Y. Pierre”
Members’ Night, Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 pm EDT (via Zoom only )
Our last meeting of the season will be a Members’ Night! You may submit up to 8 nature-themed images. Format each as a JPEG file, sRGB format at 72 pixels per inch, with 1920 pixels on the long side. Label each with your name and a sequential number (such as: Jones_Mary#1.jpg). Email the photos asContinue reading “Members’ Night, Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 pm EDT (via Zoom only )”
May 29, 6:30pm EDT (via Zoom only) – Amit Sankhala
Tiger Conservation and Responsible Tourism Amit Sankhala’s grandfather was a distinguished forest officer with the Indian Forest Service and Founder/Director of Project Tiger. Launched in 1973, it was acclaimed as the most successful conservation program of its day. Since that time, conservation has remained an integral part of the Sankhala heritage and Amit has continuedContinue reading “May 29, 6:30pm EDT (via Zoom only) – Amit Sankhala”
April 24, 6:30pm (in person) – Keith Ellenbogen
Keith Ellenbogen is a celebrated underwater photographer working with conservation-based organizations to showcase the visual complexity of underwater environments, from inshore coastal waters to the wild open sea. Keith seeks to evoke a sense of discovery of fantastical creatures to captivate our imagination and create intimate, personal connections that inspire positive environmental change. Keith isContinue reading “April 24, 6:30pm (in person) – Keith Ellenbogen”
March 27, 6:30pm (via Zoom) – Brenda Tharp
What Gives Life to a Photograph? What makes a compelling image? It’s a combination of light, visual design, gesture, and moment, along with strong composition. A few of these, or all of them, can combine to make strong images. In this talk, Brenda will share her insights and ideas on these key elements that canContinue reading “March 27, 6:30pm (via Zoom) – Brenda Tharp”