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”
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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”
Guest Speaker: Michelle Valberg, April 25, 2018
Wild Creatures. Extreme Conditions. As a visual story teller, Michelle Valberg will enlighten us with stunning, high impact and compelling photographs of the people, landscapes and wildlife of Canada. Michelle Valberg is a renowned wildlife, landscape and portrait photographer who has been telling stories with her camera for more than 30 years. She is aContinue reading “Guest Speaker: Michelle Valberg, April 25, 2018”
From the Chairs, March/April 2018
We are still finalizing the details but during our next Members’ night we are planning our end-of-year raffle and hope to make it a fun evening for all. Now is a good time to look for those photography items you have taking up space which are no longer of interest. These may include books, equipment,Continue reading “From the Chairs, March/April 2018”
Guest Speaker: J. Robert Harris, March 28, 2018
Trail Talk from an ‘Old Dirt Kicker’ J.R. Harris is a well-known explorer and the author of “Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker”. From his origins in New York City, J.R. has roamed, mostly alone and unsupported, from Arctic Alaska to the Australian Outback, from Patagonia to the Pyrenees, and across the manyContinue reading “Guest Speaker: J. Robert Harris, March 28, 2018”
Guest Speaker: Gerry Van Der Walt, Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Technically Creative Wildlife Photography Join specialist photographic safari guide and co-founder of Wild Eye Gerry van der Walt for a presentation on using a strong technical foundation creatively to create striking wildlife images. Through examples and an easy-to-understand approach, Gerry will connect the creative side of wildlife photography to the technical basis of the craft,Continue reading “Guest Speaker: Gerry Van Der Walt, Wednesday, February 21, 2018”
Member Spotlight: Sharron Lee Crocker
I am a fine art nature photographer working primarily in the Hudson Valley and New York City. I don’t consider myself a documentarian—I focus instead on the ephemeral beauty and serendipity of daily life, whether it is ice that will soon melt, a bird that will soon fly, or a moment on the street orContinue reading “Member Spotlight: Sharron Lee Crocker”
From the Chairs, January/February 2018
The holidays are now behind us and many beautiful snow scenes await those brave souls who venture out. For those who favor the warmth of home, the New York City public libraries offer an on-line video streaming service for card holders, Kanopy. It features films and on-line courses, including a series on wildlife and landscapeContinue reading “From the Chairs, January/February 2018”
Sierra Club Photo NYC 