Thursday, January 15, 2015

Eastman Camera Club

2015
World Travel & Adventure Travel Logs

All shows begin at 7:00 PM

Eastman Lodge Banquet Room

Eastman Bays Mountain Recreation Area

 

No Charge

What is a Travel Log?   These are events where professional photographers and very accomplished amateur photographers use digital slides shows and stories to share their adventures and travels to a specific place.  Think of it as our version of the Travel Channel, only live and in person. Come and enjoy an evening of wonder and adventure.



February 5
Argentina and Peru
Presented by Frank Renault


My wife and I recently visited Argentina and Peru. We spent a few days in Buenos Aires, Argentina then flew to Iguassu Falls which is a collection of about 275 individual water falls on the border between Brazil and Argentina. We returned to Buenos Aires and flew to Lima, Peru where we visited several attractions there before flying to Machu Picchu to see the lost city of the Incas.

As a teenager I became interested in photography when I got my first camera, a Polaroid.I switched to a digital camera when my wife gave me a Sony Digital Mavica MVC-FD7 - for Christmas the first year they came out.  I have three hobbies, gardening, traveling and of course, my favorite: photography. My other two hobbies, gardening and traveling allow me opportunities to enjoy my favorite: photography.
My images have been published in newspapers and books here in the U.S., Germany and Australia. I was on the Board of Directors at the Art Depot in Abingdon for 4 years, and have exhibits of my work there frequently.


February 12
Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies
Presented by Belinda Bridwell

Come join us for a tour of the “Crown Jewels of America”.This is what Glacier National Park is commonly called due to the jagged mountaintops adorned with majestic glaciers.Glacier is a 1600 square mile park in Northern Montana and is considered one our most beautiful national parks.After visiting Glacier we travel north into Alberta, Canada, and visit the Canadian Rockies parks of Waterton, Banff, and Jasper. We will view the pristine wilderness, glacier lakes, wildlife and soaring beauty on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border.

Belinda is a retiree from Eastman Chemical Company.After retirement she decided that photography would be the perfect hobby for her, marrying her interest in technology with her love of art.She has been on the board of the Eastman Camera Club for many years. Her original interest of landscape and travel photography has expanded and she is now doing real estate photography and family portraiture professionally. She is a member of the Professional Photographers of America.You can see more of her work at www.belindabridwell.com




February 19 -->  March 12
 The Four Corner States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah
Presented by Ron Zucker

Saddle up as we travel to the American Southwest! If you like natural beauty, this is the place to go. National Parks from A to Z (Arches, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Great Sand Dunes, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, and Zion) offer stunning scenery that is a photographer's dream. The colors will startle you, the variety of scenery will amaze you. We will be visiting National Parks, National Monuments, and a few state parks on our journey across this little known area of the country.

Ron likes all things photographic. He started with a Canon AE1-P in the early 80s,  switched to videoography, and is now doing both videoography (Canon XHA1S) and digital photography (Nikon D7100). He loves to travel and his favorite subject is natural beauty.

www.youtube.com/user/rjzucker

February 26
California
Presented by Chris Duncan


We will take a tour through one of the most beautiful states in the nation – California. From the massive trees and rainforest of the North, to the majestic Sierras of the central, to the striking arid Southern region, California has the greatest diversity of scenery of any state in the US. Of course we will also be sharing photographs from all regions of California to give you a feel of how it looks and perhaps give you ideas of where and when you would like to visit California. A common question that I often get asked is how to get the most of a trip to a destination, so we will cover how to plan to maximize what you get to see on a given trip. such as how to pack for trips, transportation tips, and other travel advice will also be part of the discussion. I look forward to seeing you there.


Following his passion for photography, Chris has traveled all 7 continents, 50 states, 40 countries and over 47 National Parks—always with his camera nearby.
 www.chrisduncanphotography.com       


Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Beginners Photography All Day Workshop in Knoxville, May 3


Colby McLemore will be offering a full 8 hours of instruction for beginners.   More information is available at

https://www.colbysphotography.com/event/beginners-photography-day-workshop/?instance_id=38

Colby is an excellent instructor and is highly recommended.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Eastman Camera Club Presents the 2015 World Travelogues

What is a Travelogue or Travel Log?   These are events where professional photographers and very accomplished amateur photographers use digital slide shows and stories to share their adventures and travels to a specific place.   Think of it as our version of the Travel Channel, only live and in person.  
Four different programs are being offered on the four Thursdays in February.  Each one starts at 7:00 PM in the Banquet Room of the Eastman Bays Mountain Lodge in Kingsport.  They are free and open to the public.   Mark your calendars for February 5, 12, 19 and 26.

More details on each one will be published as we get closer.

Friday, January 2, 2015

No Camera Club Meetings in January or February

We're taking the month of January off and won't have a meeting or planned outing.   We won't have a regular meeting in February due to the annual Travelogues February 5, 12, 19, and 26.  More on the Travelogues soon.

Snow Theme
The monthly photo theme returns starting in March.   There will be a theme announced for each month.  You are encouraged to take photos that are related to the theme in some way and then share them at the monthly meeting.    The theme for March is Snow Images.   If we get a snow, get out and make some photos for the March 19 meeting.