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The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Community United Methodist Church located at 434 Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs. Photo Club meetings are open to the public. Feel free to arrive anytime after 6 p.m. to socialize; the program will commence at 6:30 p.m. Please use the side door near the parking lot to enter.
This month’s program will feature Club member Charlie Tyrrell, who will deliver a captivating presentation titled Ecuador’s Cloud Forest.
During his presentation, Charlie will showcase and discuss photographs from a birding expedition he embarked on to the Mindo Cloud Forest in Ecuador. Renowned for its vibrant hummingbirds and other exotic species, the Mindo Cloud Forest is a true gem of the Andes Mountains.
The Mindo Cloud Forest is often enveloped in a perpetual mist and clouds, which provide consistent moisture to the landscape. Widely recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, this area boasts over 550 species of birds, many of which are not only visually striking but also exhibit unique behaviors. The Mindo Cloud Forest Foundation, a prominent conservation organization, recognizes the significance of “tourism-focused birdwatching” in fostering conservation and sustainable economic growth for local communities. By preserving this life-sustaining habitat, tourism can be economically attractive, contributing to the well-being of the region.
Charlie, a retired engineer with a passion for wildlife and landscape photography, settled in Pagosa Springs in 2022. Despite considering himself an amateur, his remarkable photographs showcase his skill.
This meeting will be hybrid, with Zoom as an alternative. The Zoom link will be emailed to members. Those who wish to attend remotely can request the link via email to abutler@mac.com.
Photography Club Membership
Are you seeking ways to enhance your photography skills? Joining the Photography Club is an excellent opportunity to learn how to maximize the potential of your camera. The Pagosa Springs Photography Club welcomes everyone who enjoys capturing and appreciating beautiful photographs. Our club meetings and outings provide valuable insights into composition, light, and technique from experienced photographers. Regardless of the type of camera you use, we can assist you in optimizing your gear. Membership benefits include educational programs, image sharing and discussion, photo outings, and contests to foster mutual 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.
The Photography Club’s April meeting will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m.,at the Community United Methodist Church located at 434 Lewis Street. Our program this month will feature Club member, Doug Coombs, who will take us on a Journey to Africa. Arrive any time after 6 p.m. for socializing; the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please use the side door near the parking lot to enter.
Photography Club meetings are open to the public. This will be a hybrid meeting, live, in person, as well as by Zoom. If you need the Zoom link, please contact Andy Butler.
In his presentation, Doug will be discussing photographs he took in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, and Botswana on four different safari trips. His photos will include the Big 5: Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Hippos and Cape Buffalo. He will also share images of numerous smaller mammals and birds, as well as of the Maasai people, and some classic African sunrises and sunsets.
Doug will also bring some books and literature provided by one of the safari companies, used for two of his adventures, to hand out to the audience. These are great resources if you want to plan your own “Journey to Africa”.
Doug Coombs is a landscape and wildlife photographer who moved to Pagosa Springs following his retirement from Los Alamos National Lab, in New Mexico. In Los Alamos, Doug was chairman of both the Los Alamos Photography Club, and the Los Alamos Adobe Users Group. Doug and his wife Miyuki love to travel around the western US and the World, while photographing wildlife, birds, and landscapes.
As usual, we will have our Members’ Image Share following Doug’s presentation. Club members may bring up to 5 images on a thumb drive to share and briefly discuss. Images should be saved in jpg format. The Methodist Church now has a great 4K monitor in the room where we meet. With this increased quality, please save your landscape aspect images with a horizontal resolution of about 4000 pixels, and portrait aspect images at a vertical resolution of 2000-2400 pixels to take full advantage of the screen.
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The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will meet on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m., at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs. Arrive any time after 6 p.m. for socializing; the program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Our March program will be Top Ten: Show and Tell. In this popular program, members may bring up to ten of their photographs taken in the last year for brief discussion. This is a good exercise in choosing your top images of the year. These might be what you consider your best, your most interesting, or your most challenging photos. The goal is to inspire each other through a conversation about what makes great images, including aspects such as composition, impact, and technical quality. Please bring your images to the meeting on a flash drive.
This will be a hybrid meeting, also available on Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to members; others who wish to attend may request the link by email to abutler@mac.com .
March Virtual Shutter Therapy
The topic for the Club’s on-line challenge this month is Symmetry. Symmetry is all around us—perfect reflections in water, architectural balance, or nature’s mirrored patterns. Seek out scenes where symmetry creates harmony, whether in man-made structures, organic formations, or unexpected places. Consider perspective, lighting, and framing to enhance the effect. Will you find perfect symmetry or break the pattern for intrigue? Please participate until April 6 by commenting on the Facebook post at https://www.facebook.com/PagosaPhotoClub. All are welcome to take part. Share up to three photos. Like and comment on the works of others.
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