Photography

**Reserve your spot for this course on our website here (required):** **https://swissphotoclub.com/en-ch/courses/beginners-introduction-to-photography-class** Do you have a camera but feel overwhelmed by all the settings and end up using the Auto mode? Or are you taking good photos with your smartphone and now you’re considering buying a new camera? Take your first step into photography with this one-hour introduction to photography. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the basic settings of your camera, the key principles of exposure and composition and also our recommendations for cameras and lenses. Make sure to bring your camera with you (if you have one), fully charged.

**Hier anmelden (erforderlich):** **https://swissphotoclub.com/de-ch/kurse/gratis-schnupperkurs-fur-anfanger** Du hast eine Fotokamera, fühlst dich aber von all den Einstellungsmöglichkeiten überwältigt und verwendest deshalb doch nur den Auto-Modus? Oder du nimmst mit deinem Smartphone gute Fotos auf und überlegst dir, eine neue Kamera zu kaufen? Mach deinen ersten Schritt in die professionelle Fotografie mit diesem kostenlosen einstündigen Fotokurs für Anfänger. In unserem Kurs erläutern wir dir die Grundeinstellungen deiner Kamera sowie die wichtigsten Belichtungs- und Kompositionsprinzipien. Du musst lediglich deine Kamera vollständig aufgeladen mitbringen.

**Walk description:** The hike starts at Einsiedeln train station at 8:45. We will then walk to Seewen. We must reach it before 4 p.m, if we want to get to the Fastnacht Umzug on time. If the path is too snowy, we will take a parallel path not so high. You need to be fit and have good hiking shoes [von Schwyz nach Einsiedeln | Wanderung | Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2778503480?share_token=aOALazfx9rv2OlAqTQNFzTUg6FaO6cwbh8QsKfhc1lvMAPnq7u&ref=wtd) **Fastnacht:** Here you have the Programm. [Umzug - Negusgesellschaft Jubiläum](https://www.negus.ch/90jahre/umzug) **How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):** [Verbindungen Zürich HB nach Einsiedeln | Das Online-Portal der SBB für Fahrplan, Zug und ÖV](https://www.sbb.ch/de?stops=Z%C3%BCrich+HB_I8503000~Einsiedeln_I8503283&day=2026-02-14&time=07_04&moment=dep&trip=1) **dedicated whatapp group** [WhatsApp-Gruppeneinladung](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IhkaEIBKnKhAfFAjEvsfxj) **Registration:** To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity: [🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V) If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group) If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group). Please sign up only when you are certain! You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.

On one of the most consumer-driven days of the year, skip the usual gifts and choose presence instead. Be present for a friend, a partner, or for yourself 🤍 Come join us at [@coincoin.zurich](https://www.instagram.com/coincoin.zurich/) and create something with your own hands — a cup for matcha, tea, or coffee, a breakfast set, or that idea you’ve had in mind for a while. 95 CHF · 2 hours A drink of your choice included ☕💫

**Join us for a refreshing Saturday morning cold-water swim at Katzensee!** We’ll meet at **9:00 AM** at the usual spot by the lake, do a short warm-up, and then go into the water together. All levels are welcome — beginners and experienced winter swimmers. **What to bring:** * warm hat * towel * water shoes (optional) * warm clothes for after the swim * a thermos with tea (optional) We’ll swim for a short time, enjoy the fresh morning energy, and warm up together afterwards. If you’re ready to start your weekend with nature, cold water, and good people — join us!

**⚠️ Ticket needed :** [https://social-circle.ch/](https://social-circle.ch/) Come along for a relaxed, playful evening where real connections meet feel-good fun. **25 - 40 years** We’ll begin with **Speed Dating** — short, guided 1:1 conversations designed to help you genuinely connect. Later, we’ll shift into **Karaoke mode** — sing your heart out, cheer others on, or just enjoy the atmosphere with a drink. The vibes get lighter, the conversations deeper. ✨ What you can expect: * Fun, easy conversation prompts * Open-minded, welcoming people * A safe space to be yourself * Laughter, music, and spontaneous duets ⚠️ Important: Please set up your profile first To join the event, create your profile here: 👉 [www.social-circle.app](http://www.social-circle.app/) 📲 Join our WhatsApp group for updates on the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRFHQScOLFi8Mf29OwDotb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JRFHQScOLFi8Mf29OwDotb) *(If the link doesn’t open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer)* *P.S. Photos may be taken during the event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable.* Want more events like this? Join our newsletter: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNCKCapTzlSKqBqS8EQckJ)

\-\- Deutsch \-\-\- Für diesen Event der achtsamen Fotografie treffen wir uns auf dem Zwingliplatz beim grossen Baum. Unser erster Halt führt uns in den Kreuzgang des Grossmünsters. Danach schlendern wir in aller Ruhe weiter durch die verwinkelten Gassen der Altstadt. Dabei richten wir unsere Blicke bewusst nach oben und schenken den zweiten Fensterreihen der Gebäude unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit. Es ist erstaunlich, wie viele kleine und liebevolle Details sich dort verbergen – Dinge, die uns im Alltag oft entgehen. \-\-\- English \-\-\- For this mindful photography event, we will meet at Zwingliplatz by the big tree. Our first stop will be the Kreuzgang of the Grossmünster. After that, we’ll take a relaxed stroll through the winding alleys of the old town. As we walk, we’ll consciously look upwards and give our full attention to the second rows of windows on the buildings. It’s amazing how many small and charming details are hidden there – things we often overlook in everyday life. \-\-\- PS \-\-\- (D) Ein kleiner Hinweis: Schaut doch auch bei unserer Schwestergruppe «[Fotografie im Focus](https://www.meetup.com/fotografie-im-focus-zurich-und-ostschweiz/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)» vorbei. Dort dreht sich alles um das Vertiefen fotografischer Kenntnisse und um spannende Spezial-Events. (E) A quick note: Check out our sister group “[Fotografie im Focus](https://www.meetup.com/fotografie-im-focus-zurich-und-ostschweiz/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)” as well. It’s all about sharing photography knowledge and offering unique, themed events. \-\-\- PPS \-\-\- (D) Dieser Spaziergang ist kostenlos, eine [Donation](https://tscharner.payrexx.com/pay?tid=861b78d0) zur Deckung der Unkosten ist sehr willkommen. (E) This walk is free, a [donation](https://tscharner.payrexx.com/pay?tid=861b78d0) to cover expenses is very much appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 Sunday 15.02 📍Frauentalweg 16, Zurich (Reactics studio) 🕕 18:00 - 19:30 Clothes swap with Girls Together 🕣 19:30 - 20:20 Pilates girls only 💕 👛 28 CHF How it works: Bring clothes you'd like to swap and a large towel to the studio. I'll create a chat before the event starts with a size poll so you know what to expect. I'm expecting sizes XS, S, and M. There will be a clothes swap from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and at 7:30 PM, I'll start with a Pilates class on the mat for all levels. There are plenty of Pilates mats in the studio, so you don't need to bring your own. The large towel is for the clothes swap. 👚👙👗 Please remove your shoes at the studio entrance. More information about tickets coming soon! There are only 8 spots available for Pilates. Whatsappgroup: Tickets: https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/sport-fitness/yoga/clothes-swap-pilates-with-girls-together-7426193306525133485.html https://chat.whatsapp.com/EI45qC36H37HumsmoBKpKE?mode=gi_t

[TICKETS!](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/tennis/padel-socialize-mexicano-tournament-try-outs-7424085266984355212.html) Looking for something different than going out on the weekend? Join us for a fun introduction to padel or for the mexicano tournament, perfect for absolute beginners, ocasional hobby players, or tennis enthusiasts looking to try something new. No previous experience is needed. After the event, we will gather for a social evening and have a drink together, you may bring something that you would like to share with the others. **Date & Time: 15.02.2026, 13:40 at Padelta, Milandia** The venue has lockers (bring a 2.- coin) and showers available. Newbies as of 14:40 **Cost:** 55 CHF per person. It includes court rental, rackets, balls, a drink, and snacks after the game! If you are a good former tennis player and have not tried padel yet, get the ticket of "Tournament Ticket", as long as you learn the rules beforehand through videos. Newbies (55 CHF) will guided with an instructor (Abraham) or the event host sepeartely. **Schedule:** 13:40-13:50: Gather 13:50: Quick rule briefing & team division (first timers together) 14:00 - 17:00: Play padel with the possible rotating matches 17:00 onwards: Socialize, chat, and maybe find a training partner! **Location**: [Padelta, Milandia](https://maps.app.goo.gl/efZMYwi4DqHephJB8) **Parking info**: [nearest parking](https://maps.app.goo.gl/x9nNu8h37zp3UL697) (use this link also if you plan to take the train / bus) **Game Rules:** Because we’re using the Mexicano format, expect 1 break every 5 games and the breaks can be consecutive. In practice, that means each player is on court roughly 75-80% of the time. On average 1 game lasts 12 mins. Scoring follows the Mexicano format; for this event, note: * Every rally = 1 point. * Serve switches to the other team every 2 points. * The same player serves both serves (first from the right, then from the left). * A game ends when the combined score is 21 (e.g., 9–12, 5–16, 8–13, etc.). The event is posted in several places and **limited to 24 people**. Therefore, make sure to: **1\. Buy the [ticket](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/tennis/padel-socialize-mexicano-tournament-try-outs-7424085266984355212.html) &** **2\. Join the [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQsob8EaIPfGJLs7zqia6V) group to confirm your spot.** **3\. Be ready to play the full 3 hours\!** Looking forward to seeing you there! **[Zürich Together Linktree](https://linktr.ee/zurichtogether)** **Cancellation & Reselling Policy:** 1\. You may cancel the ticket up to 48 hrs\. before the event and receive ≈ 50% refund\. 2\. You may cancel your ticket between 48\-24 hrs\. before the event and receive no refund\. 3\. You may resell the ticket up to 48 hrs\. before the event to someone in the CORRECT category\, it is your task to check and inform the orginazer in the group chat once it is completed\. 4\. In the last 24 hrs\. No reselling is allowed and you may be suspended from the padel events\. If for some reason it is not in your control\, please contact the organizer\. If you do not show up without writing any message\, you may be suspended from the future padel events\. **Disclaimer**: Participation at your own risk. We are not responsible for any injuries.

**Hello everyone!** Join us for a relaxed Sundy morning walk with our four-legged friends at Dog Walk & Talk – a meetup for dog lovers and social souls who enjoy nature, fresh air and good conversation. Whether you have a dog or not, you're warmly welcome to come along, stretch your legs and meet some great people in the community. Join the Dog Walk & Talk WhatsApp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CZVYtmZLfagHujSSYZBAgG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CZVYtmZLfagHujSSYZBAgG) 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? We’ll meet in front of Saalsporthalle – Giesshübelstrasse 41 and begin an easy-going walk around Allmend Brunau Hundeplatz. Expect around an hour of strolling, chatting and letting the dogs sniff and play. Afterwards, if there is interest, we’ll settle down for a casual coffee and more conversation at Fork and Bottle 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴? Comfortable shoes, your dog (if you have one) and feel free to bring some snacks to share. 📍 Meeting Point: Behind Saalsporthalle – Giesshübelstrasse 41 on the side of the building next to the field. Not the main entrance. 🐕 Dogs welcome – but not required! Let’s make some new connections and enjoy the weekend together 🐾 See you there!

**IMAGINE THIS** 🌹 **FRESH ROSES, ALL COLORS, CHOCOLATES and MUSIC.** All in one room to treat yourself today. Look the Flowers. Feel the Love they represent. And Paint it! 🌹 **WHAT DO WE DO?** Create your UNIQUE painting using WATERCOLORS and GOLDEN LEAF. 🌹**WHAT IS INCLUDED?** ► **Tutoring:** 2,5 hours learning with me and solving your doubts. ► **Material**: Fresh flowers, watercolors, golden leaf, pencil, watercolor paper and eraser. ► **Fresh flowers**: Keep the flower you painted! 🌹 **WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?** ► Appetizer: Chocolates and fruit sticks. 🌹 **EXTRA** ► Smooth & Elegant Jazz Music in the background. 🌹**ALL LEVELS** **Beginner?** I always teach the art medium basics and give extra personalized support. **Advance?** Start to paint in your rhythm and skip explanations. 🌹**WHERE?** In the beautiful GZ Schindlergut in Zurich. 🌹**I SPEAK** English, Spanish and German (intermediate level). 😊**Hi! I am Marga and I am here to help you to improve your life.** Let me take care of everything. Good material, relaxing atmosphere, clear organization and kind support. **ABOUT ME: [Marga Crea Arte](https://www.instagram.com/margacrea_art)** (Youtube/Instagram/Facebook/TikTok).

Okay, so here's another one by request... **"An Evening with Topaz Labs"** The Topaz Labs tools are regarded as some of the finest photo editing plug-ins that you can add to your photo editing workflow. From noise reduction to resizing to sharpening, the results of these plugins are highly regarded and well reviewed in industry editing blogs. Join us for the evening and I will give you a preview of the most popular Topaz Lab tools and show you how I have used them in my digitial editing workflow. Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: Topaz Labs Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (TBD). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

TOPIC (Getting Ready for Spring Macro Photography): Insects are hatching, and flowers are blooming soon. Join us for a presentation on Spring Macro photography and get primed for the photographic season ahead. Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

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**Back By Popular Request!** Spend an evening exploring the ins and outs of flash photography and off-camera lighting techniques. We will be in the studio for this meeting and will learn how to use supplemental lighting to improve our images! **Meeting Schedule:** 1. 4:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 4:10 - Old Business 3. 4:20 - New Business 4. 4:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 6:00 - Break 6. 6:05 - Continue Presentation 7. 7:00 - Adjourn

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As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!

Hey all! Let's meet at the new sports bar, [Thirsty's Pub](https://www.thirstyscolumbus.com/italianvillage) , located in Italian Village on 4th Street! You'll be able to find us at a table with CAC flyers. **Adress**: 944 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201