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This group is intended as a fun, enjoyable environment to learn and practice the craft of photography. Learning the photography from other photographers is the best way to further hone your enjoyment of the art of photography. All ideas and suggestions are more than welcome, as this forum is meant to increase your love of photography. Whether you are an amateur, professional or somewhere in between all are welcome.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wildlife Photography at Huntley Meadows Park3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA
We will meet at the Visitor's Center end of the parking lot. Look for my red Toyota Highlander with the Shenandoah National Park tags.
Huntley Meadows Park has some of the best wildlife viewing in the Washington metropolitan area. From the ½ mile wetland boardwalk trail and observation tower, you have an excellent view of beavers, muskrats, frogs, dragonflies and herons. Huntley Meadows is well known as a prime birding spot, with over 200 species identified in the park.
We will be starting 7:00 am, sunrise will be at 7:19 am. It's about a ten-minute walk to the half-mile long boardwalk through the marsh. The reason for the early start is to be there when wildlife is usually most active. We also want to avoid the majority of visitors who tend to show up after 10:00 AM
You will probably want to bring your longest lens, although at times you can get pretty close. A tripod or mono-pod are optional. With any kind of nature photography, you never know what you will find until you get there.
While there is a 10 AM end time for this meetup, you can stay as long as you like.
The visitor center and restrooms will be open at 9:00 AM.
Huntley Meadows Park Information:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley-meadows-park/
Species List: (birds only, but there is a large variety of wildlife there)
http://www.friendsofhuntleymeadows.org/bird%20list.html
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- Monthly Meeting - David Boyd will cover photographing birds in flightSalem Church Library, Fredericksburg, VA
Monthly Topic is:
We will look at both the technical and compositional elements of bird photography. Among the technical elements will be how to set exposure - F stop, shutter speed, and ISO. We will also talk about how to make the best of whatever camera and lens you have. And, of course, we will spend some time on how to go about capturing interesting shots of birds, both in flight and perched.
Monthly Critique:
You can submit photos from a recent meetup, related to the monthly meeting topic or any other photograph you want critiqued. Limit: three photos per member.
Please follow the guidelines & instructions below for uploading photos:
Guidelines & Photo Instructions
It is by sharing our work and getting constructive criticism that we grow as photographers... :)
See you there...