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Photoclub Fall Outings

Save the Dates, for these two Photo Club outings.

On Oct 30, we are doing a gallery walk in Durango. We plan to meet for coffee in Durango around 9 AM, and then visit several photography galleries in down town Durango, including Open Shutter, Durango Arts Center (including PSPC member Linda Pampinella’s Fifth Corner gallery), Wildshots, and perhaps one or two more depending on time. Some of us are likely to gather for lunch afterwards. Let me know if you are interested by email to abutler@mac.com, more details to follow.

The next outing is more adventurous. On November 5, we will visit Bisti Badlands, south of Farmington, weather permitting. In Laurent Martrés’ book on Photographing the Southwest, he calls Bisti’s hoodoos and rock formations “wonderful, whimsical”. I will go down there in the morning, and spend some time hiking (up to 5-6 miles, relatively easy off-trail hiking). I have hiked there before and have GPS coordinates for some interesting rock formations, including the “egg factory”. The date was selected because it is the day before the full moon, so should permit interesting moonrise landscape opportunities (moonrise is around 4:40 PM; sunset 5:10 PM). I plan to camp near the parking area that evening (totally primitive camping, no facilities), but it’s also possible to photograph at Bisti, then make the hour drive back to Farmington and spend the night in a motel there. The following morning, one could either make the drive back to Bisti for sunrise, or explore Aztec ruins or other attractions in the Farmington area before returning to Pagosa Springs. Again, if you are interested in this outing, send me an email (abutler@mac.com) to stay informed as we work out the details.

—Andy Butler

September Meeting: Exploring Great Britain

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, September 9, 2015 at the Pagosa Lodge (formerly Quality Resort, 3505 E. Hwy 160). Join us for socializing at 6:00 PM, followed by the program and short business meeting at 6:30 PM.

The September Photo Club meeting will be presented by club member John Farley. John resides in Pagosa Springs and Santa Fe, N.M. His work has appeared at the Santa Fe Artist Market, the PhotoArts Santa Fe Photographer’s Market, the People’s Choice Art Show in Farmington, the Annual New Mexico Photographic Arts (ANMPAS) show, and the IMAGE New Mexico photography exhibit in Albuquerque. John’s presentation is entitled “Exploring Great Britain: From Devon to the Scottish Highlands.” Emphasis will be on landscape photography in the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England and in the Highlands, as well as churches and cathedrals visited during his trip. Time permitting he will also show some of his best weather photos from 2015.

Members are also encouraged to bring 10 – 15 photographs on a flash drive or CD, for review and discussion following the program, as time permits.

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, $35 for a family membership, and $10 for a student membership.

Pagosa Springs Photography Club Photo Print Exhibit

October 2 through October 30, 2015

Location: Pagosa Photography Studio and Gallery, 480 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Purpose: Members have opportunity to display their own work, without filter by juried process.

Dates:

• October 2 – October 30, 2015

• Sept 28 – 29: Drop-off the photos at Gallery not later than 4:00 PM each day. Prints must be accompanied by completed Entry Forms and Entry fees (check or cash).

• Sept 30 – Oct 1: Gallery preparation. Photos arranged for display.

• Oct 2: Opening reception, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, refreshments provided by club/gallery.

• Oct 30: Final day of Exhibit

• Oct 31: Artists must pick up their prints between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Exhibit Requirements:

• Prints will not be subjected to a juried process prior to display.

• Prints may include color, black and white or sepia, framed and matted prints (plain black frame with white or off-white matting, no colored matting), canvas prints, “thin” wraps, or metallic prints. Prints must be completely ready for hanging, with picture wire firmly attached to the print/frame. No clip frames.

• Up to 4 prints may be submitted per exhibitor.

• Minimum print size 8” x 10”. No maximum frame/print size is specified beyond a “reasonable” size with respect to other prints. However, final acceptance will be governed by existing gallery space.

• Prints purchased during the exhibit must remain until the exhibit closes, unless the buyer lives out of town.

• The Club presidency reserves the right to exclude a print not considered to represent club artistic standards.

Entry Eligibility:

• Current Club members: maximum of 4 prints @ $5 each

• Non-Club Members: maximum of 4 prints @ $15 each.

• Fee is payable at time of drop-off at gallery.

Sales:

• Any sales transaction will take place entirely between the artist and the buyer.

• There will be a 30% Gallery Commission on each sale.

Entry Forms will be available at our Weekly Klatsch meetings, and at our September Monthly Meeting. Forms can also be emailed on request to Steve Merchant.

August Photo Club Meeting

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, August 12, 2015 at the Pagosa Lodge (formerly Quality Resort, 3505 E. Hwy 160). Join us for socializing at 6:00 PM (drinks and appetizers are available for purchase), followed by the program and short business meeting at 6:30 PM. The Photography Club will continue to meet the second Wednesday of each month year around at 6:00 PM at the Pagosa Lodge.

The August Photo Club meeting will be presented by club member, Bill Woggon. He is the son of internationally famous comic book cartoonist Bill Woggon, creator of “Katy Keene”. Bill junior worked for his father and was an art major in college. It was in the early sixties that he purchased his first camera, a 35mm Pentax MX, and photography became his pen and brush and the focus of his art. His presentation is entitled “…shooting great pictures without being intimidated by the technical aspects of your camera”.

Members are also encouraged to bring 10 – 15 photographs on a flash drive or CD, for review and discussion following the program, as time permits.

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, $35 for a family membership, and $10 for a student membership.

July Photo Club Topic: Metal Prints

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, July 8, 2015 at the Quality Resort. Join us for socializing at 6:00 PM (drinks and appetizers are available for purchase), followed by the program and short business meeting at 6:30 PM. The Photography Club will continue to meet the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Quality Resort.

The July meeting will be presented by club member Joseph T. Sinclair. Joe will be speaking about metal prints, which he first saw at a photo exhibit in Napa, California. The metal prints seemed to make the colors and images really pop. Since then Joe has experimented with a dozen metal prints of his own, visited the photo service where metal prints were invented in California, and has made two non-experimental fine art metal prints that have turned out very well and are hanging in his home. He expects to do all his prints on metal in the future. Members are encouraged to bring 10-15 photographs of recent photo opportunities on a flash drive or CD, for review and discussion, time permitting.

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, $35 for a family membership, and $10 for a student membership.

Photo Club Bachelor Loop Outing

The Photo Club Creede/Bachelor Loop outing will be held Saturday, June 20. Please email me directly (Andy, at abutler@mac.com) if you are interested in going. Bachelor Loop is a 17 mile drive (rough, narrow, steep, but not 4WD) which passes several old mine sites, including the Last Chance mine, the almost-gone ghost town of Bachelor, scenic vistas and the Creede cometary. We will stop at these sites and do photography from near the road, so there should not be too much walking involved. We may also visit attractions in Creede itself, including the old railroad depot housing the history museum, and other historic buildings. Let’s meet at 8:30 AM to allow for the drive over to Creede. With the drive over and time for photography, plan on this taking most of the day. I’ll send more information to those who express an interest in the trip. Let me know if you are interested; as the trip will be weather-dependent.