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Dedicated to those photographers who like to connect with other photographers to share one another's work and attend photography outings.
This group is for people serious about the pursuit of photography. It is for people who want to grow and develop their skills and are receptive to learning from one another. You should have experience and know the fundamental principles of photography.
Although you don't have to be an advance photographer, you should demonstrate a sincere and serious interest in photography.
"When people look at my pictures I want them to feel the way they do when they want to read a line of a poem twice."
Robert Frank
I am not responsible for anyone's health or accident on any scheduled event. Attendance at this event by both SPS members and non-members signifies acknowledgment, agreement and compliance to the SPS Liability Waiver.
My role is as an organizer for people who love photography. Please only sign up if you are sure you can attend
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Troy Glow 2024Troy Music Hall, Troy, NY
#### Troyful Glow: Downtown Stroll
Check in at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Box Office, 30 Second St.
Local businesses will be activated with live music and art! Presented by the Downtown Troy BID.
Free tours of Glow installations every hour on the hour from 5-8pm. Meet at the Troy Savings Bank on 30 Second St. in Troy.Produced by the Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy Glow 2024 is a dazzling 10-day festival that will light up downtown Troy, November 1st to 10th, 2024. Visitors can experience 10 light art installations on a 15 minute walk through Troy’s historic streets. Troy Glow cheerfully welcomes winter’s darkness and allows visitors to enjoy beautiful art and all Troy has to offer!
We will have some dinner at Bootleggers in Troy which is a fun place with good food at 6:00.
This will be the tour route Troy Glow map
- Nathan Farb and the Cold War - A documentary of the photography of Nathan FarbPalace Theatre, Lake Placid, NY
I just saw this post from Nathan Farb about an upcoming film about the work of Nathan Farb. He is the photographer that inspired me to become a photographer. "The captivating portrait of a photographer's journey through the vibrant New York of '68, a Russian society on the brink of war, and the majestic Adirondack Mountains." His work is phenomenal. Tickets are not on sale yet but I will follow this.
For those interested we can go to dinner afterwards.Palace Theatre Lake Placid: Palace Theatre 2430 Main St, Lake Placid
From Nathan Farb's post:
I am happy to announce that the documentary that was made about my work, “Nathan Farb and The Cold War”, will be having it’s North American premiere at the “Lake Placid Film Festival” on Sunday, Nov 10th at 3:30PM at the “Palace Theatre” in Lake Placid, NY.Donnie Perkins, “North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame” inductee, who was my childhood neighbor and friend will be playing as people find their seats.
You will soon be able to purchase day passes and individual tickets for the festival through the “Lake Placid Film Festival” website
https://www.adirondackfilm.org/passes-tickets/
Individual tickets are $15. and a day pass is $25 with lots of other good films that day. - Robert Frank "Life Dances on: Robert Frank in Dialogue" at MOMANeeds location
Join us at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) to see an exhibit that features the work of Robert Frank, "Life Dances on: Robert Frank in Dialogue" is the artists first solo exhibition at MoMA. MoMA exhibit Robert Frank
Robert Frank was a Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker, best known for his influential book "The Americans," published in 1958. The book features a series of striking black-and-white photographs that capture everyday life in the United States, reflecting themes of social issues, alienation, and the American experience in a candid and often unflattering way. Frank's work has had a significant impact on both photography and art, inspiring generations of artists with his innovative approach and unique vision.
MoMA is located in Midtown Manhattan, is one of the world's leading institutions dedicated to contemporary and modern art. We will be joining the "Art of Photography-NYC" meetup group at 10:15 am at the museum. Please sign up at their meetup site so you can later post images to their site for a contest. The ART of Photography-NYC MoMA trip. There will be plenty of time to see more of the museum as well.
Tickets include admission to all galleries and special exhibitions.
Advanced purchase online is required to guarantee Museum entry and to receive key information before your visit. Tickets: Adults $30, Seniors $22,
Book tickets | MoMAWe will have lunch around 1:30. Place TBD.
We will take the Amtrak train from Albany-Rensselaer to Penn Station at 6:50 am so we are there in time to walk to MoMA. Plan on coming home on the 5:47 pm train unless you want to stay longer.
- Berkshire Bird Paradise and Peace Pagoda43 Red Pond Rd, Petersburgh, NY
This is an amazing place with a wide variety of birds. There are eagles , parrots, owls, and much more. While they are technically closed for the season they are willing to lead us around this sanctuary and tell us stories about these birds. There are still several eagles that are out in the open but many birds are inside now. We will be able to take pictures as well of course. Peter just asks that we share images on Facebook Bird of Paradise on Facebook and help promote the sanctuary. They are building a new website and would like me to send pictures as well. He did not mention a charge as he is technically not open but I'd like us to each provide a $10.00 donation. We will meet there at 1:00 and spend a couple of hours.
After that we will go to the Peace Pagoda that is nearby. This is a temple where we can photograph the sunset (not sure exactly where the sun will be). But before that I thought we could enter the temple and meditate for a short time on world peace thinking about the wars that are so tragic and devastating. It is a beautiful temple and quite remarkable to see. To learn more: Peace Pagoda
Dress for the outdoors in November. Sunset is at @4:30 on this day. If people are interested we can go get a bit to eat afterwards. Thank you.