Pacific Photographic Society

Let's go to San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Tuesday April 22, 2025. The Park is open and you do not need reservations but you need season pass or tickets. Parking $20 extra/car for non-members.

We will meet in front of the main gate around 8:30-45 AM. We will enter the Safari Park when it opens at 9:00 AM sharp! We will do the group photo inside. Plan on walking 3 to 5 miles until about noon. Of course you can stay longer if you like.

If you are late, you can text me at 858-245-4000.

What to Bring:

Walking shoes, sunscreen, hat and water are all advised. Bring your medium to long lenses. Monopods can be helpful, but tripods are not recommended.

The route will be as follows: We will go to the Tiger Trail to see if the new cubs are out. (We are skipping the Australian Outback and Condor section.) From there after shooting the tigers onto Nairobi Village to Enchanted Lagoon, Rainforest Aviary and then to elevators to Lion Camp. After seeing Bo and /or the females on to the African Loop past Cheetahs and birds in the large pond and back to elevators, Gorilla Trail to the bird aviary near the Exit.

We are flexible on what we shoot and can veer off to focus on what is happening that day. I kind of lead by committee.

Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

This is for all the night owls!! We will rendezvous at midnight on Saturday night/Sunday morning (yes, the witching hour!!) to shoot the Milky Way from a TBD location in Borrego Springs. If you are on the "go" list, be sure your Meetup settings allow you to receive messages, as that's how I'll notify you of the location. Also, if weather isn't cooperating, I'll send a message if we need to cancel. (Hopefully this one will happen!!)

The Milky Way will begin rising at 11:59 pm, and will rise into an arc as the night goes on.

A few important notes:
1. It will be very dark when you arrive - have your gear all set up and ready to go before you leave your house.
2. This is not a good event for beginners, we usually do a beginner event later in the season.
3. If you are no-show or cancel at the last minute, you will not be able to attend any other 2025 Milky Way events.

Bring your widest and fastest lens, a sturdy tripod, a remote shutter release, a flashlight with red light capability, and caffeine! Snacks and a chair are also recommended. Plan for it to be cold, dress accordingly!

Please Note:
By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

Join us for a morning walk around downtown La Jolla to photograph many of La Jolla's murals (muralsoflajolla.com) as well as additional unique aspects of the village. There are lots of diverse murals scattered around downtown La Jolla.

We will meet in front of the Cave Store and take the group photo and set out at 7:30AM sharp. Our two mile route will take us past almost all La Jolla murals, but there are also architectural photo ops, detail photos, shop windows, etc.

Parking: There should be plenty of free parking along Coast Blvd. or nearby streets.

Lenses: To get photos of the murals in their entirety a wide angle lens, such as 12-24, 14-24, 16-35, etc. will work best. Medium zooms, such as 24-70 will also work, especially if you want detail photos.

Add-on Option: Since we will be so close wehnarive at our starting point, we will be offering an option for an additional short walk on part of the Coast Walk Trail that overlooks the Shores and Cave. This additional walk will add nearly a mile and about 30-40 minutes to the overall event. Those that opt for this additional Coast Walk will loop back to the mural walk so you won't miss any of those.

Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.