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Mile High Wildlife Photography Club June 2010 Volume. 34, No. 06
June 2010 Volume 34, Number 06
Mile High Wildlife Photography Club
Colorado Wildflower Photography Destinations!
W ith summer finally upon us in Colorado, there are plenty of local or short drive destinations promising beautiful wildflower photo opportunities in the coming weeks. Most of this month’s information was
originally presented by Chuck Winters last fall as a club presentation, with input from many of our members. Parts of that presentation are reprinted below, with NOW being a great time to get out there and add to your Colorado wildflowers photograph collection. For those interested in knowing more about the flowers you find, consider taking along one of the many wildflower guidebooks available. The one I use and recommend is the “Guide to Colorado Wildflowers” by G.K. Guennel. This guide is available in two volumes—one for the mountains, the other for the plains and foothills.
Left: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
For information: http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm
Photograph by Gordon and Cathy Illg
Below: LEAD KING BASIN
For information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/rangerdistricts/aspen_sopris/a_s_rec/4wd/leadking_basin.pdf
Photograph by Chuck Winter
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Right: CRESTED BUTTE AREA
For information: http://www.crestedbutte-co.gov/
Photograph by Chuck Winter
Right: CRESTED BUTTE AREA
Photograph by Chris Loffredo
Left: YANKEE BOY BASIN—OURAY
For Information: http://colorado.naturephotographers.net/hotspots/yankeeboybasin/index.shtml
Photograph by Chuck Winter
Left: GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK
For information: http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/GoldenGateCanyon/Pages/GoldenGateStatePark
Photograph by Chris Frazier.
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Right: Cottonwood Pass
For Information: http://cottonwoodpass.net/
Photograph by Chuck Winter
Additional wildflower sites to consider visiting (not pictured): Pawnee Buttes, Denver Mountain Parks, Indian Peaks and Indian Peaks Wilderness, Arapahoe Pass Trail, Summit County, Quantary Peak, Peru Creek, Boreas Pass, Monarch Lakes, Shrine Pass, Aspen/Snowmass Area, Maroon Lake, Castle Creek, Ashcroft, Gothic, Washington Gulch, Slate River Road, Kebler Pass, Ohio Pass, Lake City Telluride, Silverton , Cinnamon Pass, Engineer Pass, Slumgullion Pass, Bear Lake, Imogene Basin, Governors Basin, Corkscrew Gulch, Dallas Divide. Red Mountain Pass, Ophir, and Ice Lake.
All these locations can be researched using Goggle or any of the well-known internet search engines for plenty of information, such as location, directions, best times to visit, local lodging and meals—anything you want to make a trip plan.
The Wildlife Experience Fundraisers THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE has two upcoming fundraiser events that club members may want to consider. The Wildlife Cup will be held July 26, at the ever impressive Sanctuary Golf Course, this 27 hole tournament is one of a kind. The Boa Ball, will be held on October 9th, 2010, featuring a Cirque Nouveau theme, live & silent auction, entertainment and dinner. Together with these events TWE hopes to raise over $300,000 to help further the mission to instill respect for habitat and wildlife and inspire efforts to conserve for generations to come, through educational, interactive and entertaining experiences.
Hospitality for the April Meeting
Nancy Nelson - Cookies/Snacks
Michael & Sharon Heidebrecht - Beverages
Tammy Hammond's image "Lone Bison at Sunrise" was chosen as the March Panasonic Digital Photo Academy Assignment Winner.
The photo was taken in Custer State Park, South Dakota.
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At the Last Meeting Our May club meeting featured an exceptional and different program by Weldon Lee. Mr. Lee is a charter member of NANPA – the North American Nature Photography Association – and has published books on wildlife, including Rocky Mountain wildlife. His work has been published in a wide range of magazines and has been featured on television. The message conveyed in his presentation was the power of photography to change public opinion and people’s view of the world, and the ability for photographers of all abilities to use photography to reach others.
To quote Weldon’s website: “Unless we act now, many wildlife species face extinction during this century," proclaims Weldon. "Hopefully, others will feel the passion I have for our wild brothers and sisters and it will motivate them to become involved in wildlife preservation. Maybe, just maybe, my photography and writing will be the tipping point necessary to make that happen."
Mr. Lee encouraged those present to consider using their own photography towards goals of educating others and helping forming public opinion on issues important to the wildlife and nature photographer. After the program, Mr. Lee answered questions from the audience. This month’s competition was also judged by Mr. Lee. For more information, I encourage a visit Weldon’s website at www.weldonlee.com , or look for Weldon Lee Wildlife Images on Facebook.
Digital Study Meeting
Our April meeting will show “How to Create Your Own Website” - Bruce Norman will demonstrate the ins and outs of how to create a killer gallery centric web site.
All paid members are encouraged to attend the digital study meetings. The meetings start at 7:15 PM, normally on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Enter through the main entrance, not the doors used for accessing the theater. Bring a notebook and writing implement to take your notes! These meetings are a great opportunity to learn something new every month.
Library News from the Lamb’s The warm weather has arrived and along with it comes many opportunities for new and unusual photos. How about some bear pictures?? Maybe you can catch all of the beautiful wildflowers peeking out from under their blankets of snow on Trail Ridge Road. You might be attending some beautiful mountain weddings or maybe some by the seashore. Don’6t forget that the library has some great books, DVD’s, and older videos of some of those places with new ideas for great pics. So. Come and check us out. Here are a couple of my favorites for this month – How to Photograph Landscapes by Joseph Lange – donated by Charlie and Rita Summers. It has beautiful pictures and techniques that you can use to enhance your landscape photographs. Another book, which we purchased from it’s author is Wildflowers of Colorado Field Guide by Dan Mammoser and Stan Tekiela It highlights the growing zones and specific wildflowers in our gorgeous mountains. It would be great to take with you on a shoot to Telluride, Lake City, etc. Also, don’t forget that we have a copy of Capture MY Colorado – you can spend hours checking out the websites of all of the photographers highlighted in this book, including Rich Seeley, now a contributing member of our club.
If you have any books out that I have not seen in a while please call and let me know or return them at the next meeting. I would really appreciate it. So, stop by the table and CHECK US OUT THIS SUMMER!.
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May Club Competition Results Judge: Weldon Lee
Club Members: Wildlife
First Place
Coyote Mousing Brenda Fletcher Club Members: Scenic
First Place
Club Members: Wildlife—Captive or Controlled
First Place
American Kestral Brenda Fletcher
60 MPH Sunset Reed Nelson
Other Wildlife Winners:
Other Scenic Winners:
2nd Nursing Lara Hardesty
3rd Grooming Cheetahs Lara Hardesty
HM Focused Richard Goluch
2nd Oregon Waterfall Chris Frazier
3rd Lake Dillon Sunrise Jack Mcilnay
HM Storm In The Valley Lois Lake
Other Wildlife—Captive or Controlled Winners:
2nd Male Wood Duck Fred Krampetz
3rd A Duck On A Calm Lake
Jim Graham
HM Secretary Bird Eat-ing a Snake
Chuck Summers
HM Hiding in the Tall Grass
Reed Nelson
HM Clark’s Grebe Sharon Heidebrecht
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May Masters Competition Results Judge: Weldon Lee
Masters: Wildlife
First Place
Mating Lion Pair Rita Summers
2nd American Avocet Reflection
Fi Rust
3rd White Crowned Sparrow
Russ Burden
HM Burrowing Owl James Hager
Masters: Scenic
First Place
Masters: Wildlife—Captive or Controlled
First Place
Saw Whet Owl Patrick Devereaux
Ox Bow Spectacle Russ Burden
Other Wildlife Winners:
Other Scenic Winners:
2nd Sonoran Sunset Chris Loffredo
3rd Joshua Tree a la Dr. Seuss
James Hager
HM Trout Lake Fall Color
Patrick Devereaux
Other Wildlife—Captive or Controlled Winners:
2nd Big Horn Ram Russ Burden
3rd Desert Bighorn Ram James Hager
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Mile High Travels and Tag Along Trips Chris Frazier is planning on a sunrise excursion to the Pawnee Buttes this Saturday, June 5th. If interested in coming along, please call 303-356-2399.
Chuck Winter will be making a trip to Mount Evans on June 12th. This should be prime time for Mountain Goats and kids. If interested in getting information on Mount Evans, please contact Chuck Winter.
Anyone interested in Mile High Travels or Tag-Along Trips can contact Chuck Winter.(303)972-2538, [email protected], or, [email protected]. Future trips can also be submitted to the newsletter for inclusion in the next edition. For short-notice trips, consider posting a blog on the club website!
SHARE THE FUN—JOIN THE FUN—ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE
Upcoming Programs
June Our June meeting will be a program describing the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. See http://www.wolfeducation.org/ for more information.
July The MHWPC will have it’s Annual Club Picnic starting at 6:00PM. After the picnic we will move to the auditorium where Dale Fenimore will present a short multimedia program before we begin the regular monthly competition.
August This month will feature a presentation by Jim Steinberg, a professional photographer from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The program will be on Colorado Scenic Byways. See the previous page’s article for more information.
September Our September meeting will feature a program on photo opportunities by Friends of the Front Range Wildlife Refuges. Also scheduled: IGINW - “I Got It! Now What!”, a program on web based sources for greeting cards, calendars, and photo books.
October This month will feature a program on Iceland by Steve Goodman.
November Our November meeting will feature a presentation by Gordon and Cathy Illg on taking great bird photographs.
December The program is TBD.
Adobe Photoshop CS5 IS RELEASED! All PSA (Photographic Society of America) members are eligible to receive 15% discount. Go to PSA website; www.psa-photo.org.
Click PSA Membership on the right. Click on Member Login and Login.
This will bring you to "PSA Members Only" page.
Click on "Adobe Software-15% Discount".
Here you will find a special link to Adobe, a validation number and a code.
Invite your budding photographer to enter National Wildlife’s Photo Contest
By entering National Wildlife’s 40th Annual Photo Contest, your teen might win a cash award—and his or her photo might be published in National Wildlife® magazine. But an even more precious benefit is certain: encouraging a lifelong love of nature. Our special Youth Division invites 13-17 year-olds to capture images of nature and wildlife (even a simple backyard bird or squirrel can make for a fascinating subject). Your $20 photo contest entry fee lets them submit up to 25 photos. They will also receive a one-year membership to the National Wildlife Federation, which includes six issues of National Wildlife. Visit our 2010 contest page for details
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Member Workshops and Tours:
Cathy & Gordon Illg – Workshops:
The Illg’s can be contacted at:
Adventure Photography 303 237-7086 or
www.advenphoto.com
2010 Schedule includes:
Colorado: Alpine Adventure, Mt. Evans, June 12 - 15
Minnesota: Wildlife Babies, June 17 - 20
Colorado: Rocky Mountain High, July 18 - 23
South Dakota: Badlands National Park, September 19 - 24
Colorado: Colorado Color, September 26 - October 1
Minnesota: Fall Wildlife, October 2010
Costa Rica: The Cloud Forest, November 8 - 17
Utah: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks, December 12 - 17
Coming in 2011—
Switzerland , Berner Oberland
New Zealand
We are offering our NANPA discount to all club members also – $50.00 discount on less than 5 day tours and $75.00 discount on all other domestic tours.
James Hager Photography - Small Group Photo Safaris Visit www.JamesHagerPhoto.com, or email [email protected] Bats in Aug 2010: photograph bats in flight in a controlled setting, Arizona, Aug 25-29, 2010
Tanzania in Feb 2011: 15 days of African wildlife during the wildebeest birthing season; Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, Feb 5-19, 2011
Gorillas in Feb 2011: 5 days of photographing mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Feb 19-26, 2011
Recent Speaker Workshop: Glenn Randall will be teaching landscape photography workshops from August 20 (evening) to August 22, 2010, and from August 27 (evening) to August 29, 2010 in Rocky Mountain National Pa rk . The se wo rksh op s a re no t sequential; the contents of each weekend-long workshop will be identical. These workshops will be based at the Rocky Mountain Nature Association's Field Seminar Center. The $200 workshop fee does not include meals or lodging. For more information, visit the Rocky Mountain Nature Association website.
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Member Workshops and Tours (continued):
Russ Burden’s Photography Tours:
Visit www.russburdenphotography.com. Or Contact Russ at 303-791-9997, [email protected]
2010 Destinations include:
June 12 - 18, 2010 Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks in Spring
Sept 243 - Oct 3, 2010 Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks in Fall - 10 days
Oct. 19 - 24, 2010 Hunts Mesa - Aerial perspective of Monument Valley includes TWO days in Capital Reef National Park.
Nov. 2 - 8, 2010 Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks—Fall Colors
Dec. 1 –7, 2010 Bosque Del Apache & White Sands National Monument.
Mile High Wildlife Photography Club President: Matt Schaefer
[email protected] 303-972-9882 Vice-President: Sam Fletcher [email protected] 303-688-5107
Secretary/Treasurer: Patrick Devereaux [email protected] 303-717-2436
Newsletter Editor: Chris Frazier
[email protected] 303-356-2399 Webmaster: James Hager
http://www.mhwpc.org [email protected]
TEAM LEADERS Monthly Programs: Chuck Winter
[email protected] 303-972-2538 Membership: Rita Summers
[email protected] 303-840-3355 Special Programs/Field Trips: Chuck Winter
[email protected] 303-972-2538 Competition: Russ Burden
Competition Scoring: Chris Loffredo Competition Entries/Judging Coordinator:
Fred Stearns 303 400-0385 Snacks/Greeters: Nancy Stocker 303-759-4056
Publicity: Buzz Soard 303-779-9933 Library: Betsy Lamb 303-841-2565
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Rita Summers • Russ Burden Chuck Winter • Chris Loffredo • Ron Eberhart
June Meeting
Wednesday, June 9th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
at THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
10035 South Peoria Competition: Wildlife, Scenic, & Wildlife CC
May Attendance: Approximately 51 June Digital Training Meeting
Wednesday, June 23rd 7:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Please send your articles and input to [email protected].