Photo by Bob Baikauskas
Lincoln Hills
Photography Club
Working. This is the Archive Page for the Aug, 2023 News Page. Some Links may no longer work as the site has changed.
The Photo Club is comprised of residents of the Sun City Lincoln Hills community in Lincoln, CA.
Below is a list of our monthly meetings and activities
General Meeting - 2nd Wednesday @ 9:00AM
The General Meeting, in Kilaga Presentation Hall usually features a guest speaker on a specific aspect of photography. It also is a forum to discuss current and upcoming events of interest.
Summaries of General Meeting Presentations are archived HERE
YouTube links to General Meeting videos are HERE
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Board Meeting, OC Multipurpose Room - Monday before the General Meeting @ 9:00AM
Board Meetings are open to any current Photography Club member. Copies of the approved "Board Meeting Minutes" are posted HERE
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Exhibits
Exhibitions offer club members an avenue to show their photographs. Some use these occasions as an opportunity to sell their work. Find information on current and upcoming exhibits below. Overview of our Exhibit Efforts can be found HERE
Field Trips and Great Adventures
To learn more about above planned, recent and past trips and adventures HERE
Facebook Page
This “member only” tool is used to communicate photography ideas, promising sites, area photography activities, and conversation
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To join, click link: LHPC Facebook
Photography SIG (was Enhancement) - 1st Wednesday @ 9:00AM
The Photography SIG includes exploration of camera settings, composition tips, post processing tools, smart phone photography, and specialized areas such as bird and Milky Way photography. The presentations are developed to take into consideration the needs of beginner and intermediate photographers, as well as, a refresher for more advanced users. Speakers and suggestions are welcome. Slide shows are posted on the club website for future viewing. For more info go to the SIG's Webpage HERE
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2023-2024 Photography Club Officers Elected!
President
Ron Nabity
Vice President
Programs
Truman Holtzclaw
Diane Margetts
Secretary
Nancy Whitaker
Treasurer
Steve Stewart
August General Meeting
Wednesday, August 8, 2023, 9:00 A.M., ORCHARD CREEK BALLROOM
Simple Lighting Techniques for Photographing People
Hands-On So Bring Your Camera or Smart Phone!
Our August program will feature simple techniques on how to use available light to improve your people photos. Ron and Truman will explain aspects of light, dealing with overhead sunlight, how to find the most flattering light and using fill flash to make your portraits pop!
Ron Nabity
Truman Holtzclaw
You may view Ron's 8/08/2023 presentation [HERE].
Latest Members' Slide Shows
You may view the 8/08/2023 Photography Club "Give Me 5" Member's Rolling Slideshow [HERE]
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You may view the latest & final June CityScape Challenge video by clicking [HERE].
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You may view a listing of all our Club videos by clicking on "Resources" at the top and "Our Meeting Videos" or by clicking [HERE].
August 2nd Photography SIG Explored Photo Planning Tools
The SIG showcased PhotoPills App and its use in planning the Supermoonrise on August 31.
One of the main takeaways from Arik Gorban’s recent General Meeting presentation was the need to create a plan for your photo projects. This same approach can also be applied to improving your chances of getting successful results in your landscape photography. The August 2nd Photography SIG explored the various websites and desktop/mobile apps to help you:
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• research and explore locations
• track moon, sun and/or galaxy position and phases
• determine the best dates and times to photograph and
• where to place your camera to get the shot you want.
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Bob Baikauskas presented examples of how the PhotoPills App can help you plan, scout and then capture the moonrise. This included screenshots of on-location Augmented Reality Photos of the Lincoln and Spenceville Wildlife Areas.
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Bob also provided a live demonstration of the PhotoPills App showing moon positional information as well as camera positioning information along with lens focal length and aperture and f/stop settings.
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Also during the SIG the group shared information about the various web-based service providers offering book production services.
A PhotoPills Augmented Reality Screenshot showing position of the moon at 8:37pm on 7/31/23. The camera position was shifted to the right several yards to bring the moon closer to the tree as shown in the image below.
Moonrise photo taken from Waldo Road in the Spenceville Wildlife Area which is situated about 30 miles north of Lincoln East of Wheatland off of Highway 65 and north of Camp Far West Lake. The photo was taken at 8:57pm on 7/31/23. Exposure was with Sony a7rii Focal length was 62mm at f/11 at 4S.
Presented below in downloadable pdf file format are the Slide presentations and prep notes. The prep notes contain dozens of web links to the various apps and service providers covered in the meeting. Also included below is a link to the PhotoPills 440-page Planning Guide and a pdf file with links to a total of 35 other PhotoPill Guides covering virtually every aspect of landscape/astro photography.
CHALLENGE PROGRAM
CITYSCAPE CHALLENGE BEGAN DECEMBER 1
The Challenge begins December 1st. 2022 and ends June 30th 2023. Images taken prior to December 1st. 2022 will not be considered. The Challenge is to photograph 7 individual cities, one city per month, and submit 3 photos before the end of the month. (You May participate by doing one or more cities if you cannot do all 7).
For specific information, check out this PDF.
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CHECK OUT CITYSCAPE CHALLENGE PHOTOS HERE !
Your only limitation to Challenges is your imagination! Detailed information on all Challenges is available
Challenge Program committee members include Les Thomas, Bob Dale, De Cahill, Heather Brown, Larry White, Rick Pappas, Robin Immen, Vicki White, Ron Nabity, Truman Holtzclaw, Diane Margetts.
The Challenge program was previously a component of the Exhibit Program. Now a committee has been dedicated to manage Challenges independently. The purpose of the Challenge Program is to encourage members to be more active, take images and have fun! Challenges are topical, such as fall colors, bridges, California missions, etc. Each challenge will have a specific time frame, ranging from a month to a year, based on its complexity and proximity.
Immerse Yourself in VanGogh
Contact: Heather Brown by July 31, 2023 Heatherbrown.lhpc@gmail.com
VanGogh Invite/Details
Click on Photo to go to his Gallery Page on this Website
Photo by Pete Henshaw
Photo by Mike Johnson
Photo Field Trip Adventures are Back!
Upcoming Field Trips
Watch this space for scheduled field trips.
Future Field Trips being planned include:
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-Wildflowers, waterfalls, sunrises/sunsets, landscapes, birds, and animals in Lake Tahoe and High Sierra areas
- Milky Way – Galaxy – Night Sky trips to “Dark Sky” areas
- Rose Gardens
- Reno Hot Air Balloon Races & Festival
- Winter scenes in Yosemite
- Museums – Railroad, Old Sacramento, Auto, Gold Mining and more
We are always looking for new adventures, send your suggestions for trips that would be an “Adventure” to Les Thomas at: 7thomas33@gmail.com.
Renew Your Membership
Renew your Membership: If you want to receive Field Trip announcements, invitations to field trip planning and show & tell parties plus related over-the-top trip planning packets, you need to be a current member.
To renew: print, fill out the form referenced below, sign & mail with $20 to: LHPC, P.O. Box 623, Lincoln, CA 95648.
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Click [HERE] to download the latest "Lincoln Hills Photography Club Membership Application" form.
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Exhibits
Kilaga Springs Library
LHPC’s now has it’s first solo exhibit in the Kilaga Springs Library. The exhibit will change quarterly. If you have exhibited in group shows, and you are ready for the next step, this is for you. You may also share the time and space with a partner.
The number of photographs depends on the size. This first exhibit has 15, in a variety of sizes. Go to the KS library and check it out. There is no fee and 100% of the sale price goes to you the Photographer. For the 2023 calendar, we have available the 1st, 3rd and 4th quarter. This gives everyone time to plan their exhibit.
On the 2nd quarter we will be honoring Gladden McBean. This is open to any member. To get on the calendar and for further information, please contact Rhonda Campbell at rhonda.photoart@gmail.com.
Current Exhibit - Buonarroti's Restaurant
Photo by Vicki White
Buonarroti Restaurant will host a new exhibit beginning June 3, 2023 and running through October 6, 2023. Now is the time to look through your images and prepare your prints for display. Denise Souza, will coordinate the exhibit. LHPhotography Club members will soon receive an email providing details about the exhibit. As exhibit date gets closer, check back to this section of our website for exhibit details.
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You can download the Exhibit Application and the Photo Display guide below. Reach out to Denise Souza @ dlsouza0129@gmail.com if you have questions.
Please consider demonstrating our appreciation to the Manger/Chef at Buonarroti Restaurant. Visit their website below, review their menu and consider reserving a table for a delicious meal surrounded by beautiful photographs.
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Photographers currently displaying images at Buonarroti's include-Ron Nabity, Jerry Steinman, and Jim Sakaguchi
Buonarroti’s Ristorante - www.buonarrotis.com
460 Lincoln Blvd. Lincoln, Ph: 916-645-7951
Current Exhibit - Kilaga Springs Spa
Kilaga Springs Spa Exhibit will be returning in November, 2022.
Themes of the photo images, which must be followed for each Spa room, are: Ponds, Beaches, Lakes, Meadows, Forests, Streams and also Landscapes and Flowers.
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Photo by Jim Moon
Simple Pleasures started the year off with an exhibit that went up February 6, 2023 and will come down June 5, 2023. The next opportunity for photographers to exhibit will begin October 3, 2023. As Fall rolls around, visit this website for the October 3, 2023 exhibit announcement.
​The following photographers are currently exhibiting at Simple Pleasures: Simon Chen, Bob Dales, Stephanie Huntingdale, Linda Morley, Joy Paris, Ron Nabity, and Larry White
Stop by Simple Pleasures and look at the great art that is now on exhibit and grab a sandwich or a great dessert.
Current Exhibit - Simple Pleasures
Photo by Klara Kleman
The Orchard Creek Rotunda Exhibit ran from August through September 2022. This is a special exhibit. LHPC photographers participating in this exhibit include Bob Baikauskas, Rhonda Campbell, Bob Dale, Pete Henshaw, Mike Johnson, Klara Kleman, Linda Morley, Joy Paris, Steve Stewart, and Larry White.
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Rhonda Campbell, Orchard Creek (OC) Club Exhibit Coordinator, described the OC exhibit as a successful event for photographers. The exhibit was the first OC exhibit since COVID and the best-selling exhibit year to date. According to Rhonda, when photographers sold a photograph for the event, they replaced it with another. Often they sold their replacement. In all, participating photographers sold a total of fifteen photos throughout the OC exhibit.
Summary of Recent Exhibit at Orchard Creek Rotunda
Photo by Joy Paris
Would you love to exhibit your photos at Simple Pleasures or some of the other great venues available to the Photo Club but don't know how to get started? Check out our Photo Display Guide and the Application to Exhibit
(click on the PDF icon: )
Photo Display Guide
Application to Exhibit
SCLH Photography Club Facebook Page
This is a place for SCLH Photography Members to have a conversation about photography, cameras, and places to shoot photography in the area. You can ask a specific "how to" or "where can I find..." or "how can I improve this shot?" or "thinking of going to.....does anyone want to come too?" You can post great photography-related websites that others might like. Use your creativity. The SCLH Photography Club Facebook page is accessible to all residents of Sun City Lincoln Hills.
There are a few rules.
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No politics, none, nada.
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The only things you can sell on this page are photography equipment that is usually sold within the club like reselling cameras, printers, etc. Nothing else. Nothing.
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Constructive criticism only when critiquing. (Don't tell us that it was a stupid, boring shot, We'll figure it out anyway.)
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If you are selling your photography, protect your copyright. You may not want that one up on the Internet on Facebook. Post a link to your photography website instead.
To join, use this link: LHPC Facebook
