The travelogues are free and open to the public. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc.
All shows begin at 7:00 PM in Room 219 of the Toy F. Reid Employee Center.
January 17
High Desert National Parks with Chris Duncan
Let’s take a tour of the high desert National Park area of the US – Saguaro NP, Big Bend NP, Guadalupe Mountains NP, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and White Sands NM. Although not often visited, the high desert area of southern Arizona, southern New Mexico and west Texas is fascinating and beautiful. We will venture through these tough environments and talk through some of the photographic challenges and opportunities they represent. We will also be talking about night photography, as this area has the darkest night skies in the country and is stunning to see and photograph. We will be talking about logistics getting there, specific areas to go to, photo equipment to bring, and photo techniques to maximize your success. We look forward to the discussion!
Following his passion for photography, Chris has traveled all 7 continents, 50 states, 40 countries and over 35 National Parks—always with his camera nearby.
February 7
Africa Safari with Richard Hayward
Join Richie as he takes us along on his April, 2012 safari in and around the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Described in detail will be the Big 5 game in this area as well as other wildlife. Richie will share how he came to capture some amazing photos of cheetahs, lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants and others. Discover interesting facts about the animals and their threatened status as you ride along with him on his African Safari.
After retiring from 30 years of law enforcement in South Florida, Richie moved to Jonesborough and resumed his passion for outdoor photography. He has traveled extensively to photograph the animals of Africa and the bears at Katmai National Park.
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February 14
The Big Island of Hawaii with Belinda Bridwell
The diversity of Hawaii is a photographer’s dream! Join Belinda for a trip around the largest island to visit the active Kileaua volcano, see lava flow into the ocean and witness the creation of new land. Visit quaint towns, the county seat of Hilo, the Hamakua coastline, the beautiful, spiritual Waipio Valley. Along the way view waterfalls, botanical gardens, rain forests and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The northern part of the island is home to one of the largest cattle ranches in the US where the climate changes drastically in the small cow town of Waimea with one side of a road lush, the other dry with sage brush. The western side of the island is home to the tourist town of Kona, known for water sports, surfing, whale watching and luxury resorts. Where else in the US can you surf in the morning and snowboard that same afternoon?
Belinda is an Eastman retiree currently working part-time for Tele-optics onsite. She enjoys her free time traveling and photographing the beauty and wonders of the world.
February 21
Vietnam and Cambodia wtih David Olsen
This presentation will give us a photographic overview of Vietnam and Cambodia. We will tour the cities of Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and explore the Mekong Delta. The ruins of Ankor at Siem Reap—a UNESCO World Heritage site— in Cambodia will be featured. Temples in this area number over a thousand and the impressive Ankor Wat is said to be the world’s largest single religious monument.
Originally from Washington, David spent almost 30 years with Eastman Chemical primarily in Technical Services before retiring in 2011. He and wife Anne share an interest in travel.
