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Summitville Outing

On July 23, 2018 seven members of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club traveled over Wolf Creek Pass to the old mining town of Summitville. Located high in the San Juan Mountains, at 11,400 ft, the town’s remnants bear stark witness to the harsh environment. But the weather was perfect for our visit; clear in the morning with gathering clouds as the day progressed. This is a gallery of some of the Club members’ photos that resulted.

August 8 Presentation, “Leading the Eye”

—Playful Pups, painting by Janet Ford

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold Its next meeting on Wednesday, August 8, at The Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis Street.

Join us for socializing at 6 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 6:30. Long time photographers and those just starting out are welcome.

The Photography Club normally meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship room of the Methodist Church.

Our presentation this month will be given by Janet Ford. Her topic, “Leading the Eye through Composition and Color,” explores the principles of composition in art and design, useful for artists of all mediums be it photography or painting.

Like many who move to Pagosa, Janet finds inspiration for her artwork from nature. Beginning originally in photography, she enjoys exploring various mediums including pastels, oils, and wood stains. References for her artwork are from photographs she has taken while hiking or observing local wildlife.

Janet is a member of the Pagosa Arts Council and has her work is displayed at the Pagosa Springs Medical Center and Adrenaline Designs.

Photography Club members may bring up to 10 images on a flash drive to share and discuss with the group.

Photography enthusiasts at all levels of ability are invited to attend Club meetings at no charge for the first meeting. If interested, you are invited to join for annual dues of $25 for individuals, or $35 for a family membership

If you have questions or concerns, please visit our website pagosaspringsphotoclub.org.

All about Matting and Framing

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold Its July meeting on Wednesday the 11th, at The Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis Street.

Join us for socializing at 6 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Long time photographers and those just starting out are welcome.

The Photography Club normally meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship room of the Methodist Church.

The July Photography Club Meeting will feature Susanne Russell. She is a long time resident of Pagosa Springs and is the owner of the Art and Framing Center near City Market. Susanne has been a member of the club since its inception and is currently the club treasurer. Her presentation will be on matting, framing and all things pertaining to displaying one’s photos.

All photographers will want to attend in order to open their eyes on different ways to present their photos.

Everyone is invited to bring up to 10 images on a flash drive, with one or two for critiquing.

If you have questions or concerns, visit our website pagosaspringsphotoclub.org.

By Gregg Heid

Announcing 2018 Digital Photo Contest

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club (PSPC) is pleased to announce our 2018 Digital Photo Contest. The contest is open to all current members of the Club. Images may be submitted as digital files. There will be three categories: Landscape, People, and Nature, and two images may be submitted per category (up to six total), for a flat fee of $10. Winners will receive cash prizes of $25 for first, $15 for second and $10 for third place, plus a $40 grand prize. Submissions are due by August 1, 2018 and will be judged by two independent professional photographers. Awards will be presented at the PSPC awards party, which will be held on September 12, 6 PM, at the PLPOA Clubhouse, 230 Port Ave. All entries will be displayed at the awards party.

For contest guidelines, go to: https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018pspc_contest_guidelines.pdf.

To download an entry form, click: https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018pspc_contest_entry.pdf . The guidelines and entry form have instructions on how and where to submit your files.

If you are not currently a 2018 paid member, you may join or renew when submitting your images. A membership form can be downloaded here: https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/memberappliciation18.pdf .

Our goal with this contest is not only to recognize members for their talent, but also to encourage everyone to share their best work with the rest of the group. So pick your images and send them in!

Images From Cumbres & Toltec Outing

This is a gallery of club member’s images from our outing to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad yard at Chama, NM on May 25. We had great weather, and an informative tour and history of the railroad presented to us by Wade Hall, Chief Dispatcher. Click on the thumbnails below for larger images.

Mark and Fred, Shooting the Rails © Andy Butler

Freight Wagon, © Al Myatt

Piston, © Gary Webb

Steam Engine, © Kristine Rubish

492 Detail, © Gary Webb

Engine 488 at Maintenance Shop, © Andy Butler

Chama Water Tower, © Al Myatt

Steam Train Sketch, © Al Myatt

Tank Truck, © Brenda Breding

Chama Station, © Kristine Rubish

Welcome to Chama! ©Andy Butler

Group Photo, by Fred Guthrie

June 13 Photography Club Presentation

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold its June meeting on Wednesday, June 13, at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St. Join us for socializing at 6 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Experienced photographers and those just starting out are welcome to attend

Our June meeting will feature Randy McCormick. He is a lifelong victim of curiosity with a master’s degree in environmental education. Now semi-retired, he works six months a year as an interpretive naturalist, boat captain and backcountry tour guide at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Fla. The rest of the time he calls the “greater metropolitan Pagosa Springs area” his home range.

His presentation is titled, “Sea to Summit — We’re All Connected.”

This program involves a photographic journey to the western Everglades on the southwest coast of Florida. So, how can this possibly be connected to Pagosa Springs, Colo.? If we look closely, we can see that many of the fundamental characteristics that underlie intact natural ecosystems are similar and can be experienced everywhere. The Everglades and the Continental Divide seem about as disparate as any two places on earth, until you learn to perceive it as different pieces of the same planet.

Photography can be a useful tool that allows us to “see” that which is often obscure. John Muir said it best: “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” This presentation is an attempt at visual/conceptual macramé.

Members are encouraged to bring up to 10 images to share with the group. This month, in honor of our recent field trip to the Cumbres & Toltec rail yard, and the Pagosa Springs car show, consider bringing photos on the topic “Planes, trains and automobiles.”

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