
What we’re about
The Bend Photographers Meetup Group aims to bring all levels of photographers together through shooting, sharing, and socializing in order to help them to improve their skills and expand their knowledge and passion about photography.
We began in 2008 as a focal point for local, aspiring photographers to come together to share, learn, network and explore their passion for photography. We are a welcoming, inclusive group of photographers ranging from beginning through professional levels of skill. We emphasize an interactive development of our skills through a diverse blend of classes, outings, socials, and photo reviews. We emphasize both the technical and artistic aspects of photography. We foster learning as a community of photographers through shooting, sharing, and discussing our photos.
Come join us!
FEES
Membership fees: to cover admin costs and purchase equipment and supplies to directly support members: $35 (365 days). Membership fees will restart in January 2, 2024. 60 DAY FREE TRIAL.
Event Fees: We rarely charge for event fees. If we funds for an honorarium or something like big photocopying expenses, we may charge a small event fee, like $5.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Blooms and Butterflies: Belknap Hot Springs ResortCascade Village Starbucks, Bend, OR
We are scheduling another visit the beautiful gardens and lush grounds of Belknap Hot Springs Resort. Again this event is scheduled on a weekend to accommodate those members who work during the week.
Three colorful gardens are dispersed on the sylvan grounds with a number of places to peacefully enjoy the scenery or watch the turbulent waters of the McKenzie River flow through the middle of the resort.
In addition to the colorful floral displays, butterflies and dragonflies have been key attractions on our visits. In the past, many large swallowtail butterflies frequented these gardens, especially the main garden along the McKenzie River near the lower pool. We are hoping their numbers have rebounded after a couple years when wildfires were in the area. Swallowtail butterflies are generally much easier to photograph than many other butterflies in the wild.
You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy on the patio. Or you can order from the outdoor cafe and grill on the patio with seating next to the river and the feature garden is available if you want a hot or cold drink or a hot meal.
Tentative Timetable
08:30 AM Meet in the parking area near the Cascade Village Starbucks
08:45 AM Ride share to Belknap Hot Springs
10:00 AM Arrive at Belknap Hot Springs
02:30 PM Return to BendPhotographic Considerations
This outing provides great opportunities for photographers of all skills and all types of equipment. Everyone will have the chance to get some photos they really like. Phones can take great photos here. Others may want to use long telephoto lenses to get closeup images of the blossoms and butterflies.
The lighting on the grounds varies greatly with a number of sunny and shady locations. A tripod or monopod would be very helpful for long exposure photos in low light. The sunnier main garden near the lodge allows for faster speed photography with low to moderate ISO settings to capture the movement of the butterflies or dragonflies.
Photography Venues
The resort provides a number of easy access venues on gravel or grass passageways. To help with exploring the grounds, you can print off the following maps. Alternatively, maps are usually available in the resort lobby. (free)
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