July 9th Sylva Photo Club Meeting
Meeting Like Minded People to promote photography knowledge, friendship and photographic opportunities.
July’s program will be “Tuning up your camera’s focus with a micro-focus adjustment” workshop combined with camera gear reviews by our own members!
What is micro-focus adjustment? This happens when your focus on your subject’s eyes or any other specific area but when you take the photo and then examine it in magnified mode, it is not as sharp as you like but another area appears really sharp instead. If this has happened to you, you need to come learn how to help your camera correct this “micro focus” error. Bring your camera’s user’s manual as each camera’s procedure for micro-focus adjustment is different! Same cameras may not have this feature at all.
Last month, we talked about how each of us have accumulated camera accessories that have become our favorites and others that were not as useful as we had hoped. Please bring your accessories to share your reviews with us.
Photo Sharing for July will be for members to bring up to 6 photos, in any mix, from: a) June 18th field trip, b) sunset-moonrise from Waterrock Knob tonight, June 20th, or c) Fourth of July related photos. If you wish, you may bring a series of transformational images you would like to share on the steps you made from straight out-of- the-camera to the finish product.
Remember, August 13th program will be by Lori Kincaid who specializes in outdoor photography. Mark your calendars as you don’t want to miss this one! For more info: http://kincaidphoto.com/index.html
Our free beginners/novice photo class on the last Tuesday of each month has progressed beyond the beginners scope. From now one, novice and advanced members are welcome to join our classes from 5-7 pm. However for June and July, these classes will be held on the last Wednesday of the month, June 29 and July 27.
As always, the Sylva Photo Club meets at the Cullowhee Methodist Church, 416 Central Drive on the Western Carolina University campus from 2-4 PM on the second Saturday of each month.
Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns or comments.
Tony Wu
P.S. I am sharing a post, below, from Larry Perry’s Photo Notes. If you haven’t, you can subscribe by writing him an email at larryperry@att.net . Larry will be one of our feature speakers for October 8, 2016.
Backyard Wildlife Photography Workshop
Saturday, July 30th, 2016
9:30 am-3:00 pm
Larry Thompson will provide a backyard nature photography workshop at the Balsam Community Center. This workshop is suitable for beginning and intermediate photographers (a limit of 10 participants). Topics covered may include: creating a photo blind, using props, flash, ISO settings and macro photography. Bring your camera and come prepared to ask questions!
From the first rays of morning to the blazing summer sunset, from the antics of squirrels to the beauty of wild birds, and from flower buds opening to the delicate patterns of butterfly wings… The wonder of nature unfolds right in your own backyard. Learn how to create space for photography and capture the moment on camera with Larry Thompson.
Pre-registration is required. The cost to participate is $40.
To register please send a check to Larry Thompson, PO Box 390, Balsam, NC 28707
For more information about the workshop call 828-452-5414 or email Larry Thompson at lvthomnpson@eartlink.net
Balsam Community Center is on Cabin Flats Road. It is the first building (old school house) on the right side of the road as you turn onto Cabin Flats Road.
About the instructor:
Larry Thompson has taught nature courses and led birdwatching, wildflower and photography field trips for over 30 years. During this time he was the National Audubon Society’s Southeast Regional Vice President for 20 years. Larry is a resident of Balsam.
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