The August meeting of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. We will meet at the Community United Methodist Church at 434 Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs. While the program will start at 6:30 p.m., feel free to arrive anytime after 6 p.m. to socialize. Please use the side door near the parking lot to enter.
Our topic this month will be How to See in Black & White, which will be presented by Greg Holden , speaking via Zoom. Greg is a Colorado based photographer. He enjoys teaching others and sharing his passion for photography. He speaks around his home in the greater Denver area, but also continues to speak and judge virtually, at clubs throughout his former home in the MD and VA areas as well as in Colorado.
In this presentation, Greg will discuss why black & white images are still highly relevant in a world of ubiquitous color photos. He will explain why black & white images are often the better choice for showcasing certain images. By showing side-by-side color and black & white versions of his images, he will demonstrate how removing color from an image forces the viewer to focus on the shapes, lines, and lighting in the image. Throughout this presentation, Greg will discuss how he has learned to pre-visualize images for later black & white conversion. View Greg’s photos at his website, https://www.imagesunderfoot.com.
Photography Club presentations are available on Zoom for those who can’t attend a meeting. For the Zoom link to this meeting, please contact abutler@mac.com
Club members may bring up to 5 recent images to show and discuss with the group following the presentation, in our monthly Image Share session.
Virtual Shutter Therapy
The Photography Club’s current Virtual Shutter Therapy topic is “Golden Hour, Sunsets and Sunrise”, through September 7. During this time of day, colors are richer and shadows longer—perfect for capturing mood and texture. Explore how this fleeting light transforms ordinary subjects into something extraordinary. Please take part in this challenge by sharing up to three photos on the topic, as comments to the post about this topic on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PagosaPhotoClub . Virtual Shutter Therapy is open to all photographers. Like and comment on the works of others. Thanks to Barbara Jetley for the topics!
Photography Club 2025 Digital Photography Contest
The Photography Club’s annual photography contest is now underway. Don’t wait until the last minute to pick your favorite photos to enter! The entry deadline is September 10, 2025. Photography Club members may enter up to 6 images, among 4 categories (Nature, Landscape, People, and Creative). Winners will be announced, and awards presented, at our October 8 meeting. For contest details and entry form, see our website at https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/2025/07/01/eighth-annual-digital-photo-contest/ .
Sidewalk Astronomers Astrophotography Contest
The Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers are holding a photo contest to promote astro tourism and raise awareness about dark skies in the Pagosa Springs area. This contest will run from July 1st to August 31st. Winners will be announced on Sept. 10 at the Pagosa Springs Photography Club meeting. For details on taking part in this contest, see the Sidewalk Astronomers web page: https://pagosasidewalkastronomers.org .
Photography Club Membership
Looking for ways to improve your photography? Want to hang out with other photography enthusiasts? Then consider joining the Pagosa Springs Photography Club. We welcome anyone who enjoys making and appreciating great photographs. Club meetings and outings provide valuable insights into composition, light, and technique from experienced photographers. Regardless of the type of camera you use, Club membership can help you take better photos. Membership benefits include educational programs, image sharing and discussion, photo outings, and contests to foster improvement in photography. The annual membership fee is just $25. You can apply for membership on our website at https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/about/ or at one of our meetings.
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