Photo by Bob Baikauskas
Lincoln Hills
Photography Club
This is the Archive Page for the November, 2024 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
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
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
To join, click link: LHPC Facebook
Special Learning Session (SLS) (was Photography Special Interest Group) - 1st Wednesday @ 9:00AM
The Special Learning Session (SLS) 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 SLS's Webpage HERE
General Meeting
Wednesday Nov 13, 9:00 AM
Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
Silhouettes
Presented by Truman Holtzclaw
What is Silhouette Photography?
Silhouette photography is the art of creating striking black shapes against bright backgrounds. It is a technique that emphasizes the shape and form of a subject.
This program will explore the many different ways we can create beautiful and stunning images by using both forms and backgrounds. Come and you will find a new, exciting and creative form of photography!
You may view Truman's presentation [HERE].
Photo by Truman Holtzclaw
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BREAKFAST DEC 6!
Tickets are going on sale for our annual Holiday Breakfast Buffet—a member favorite event that you don’t want to miss! The buffet will be in the Orchard Creek Ballroom which will open at 8:30 AM for social time; the breakfast buffet will begin at 9:00 AM. The ticket price is only $12 and tickets will be available at the November General Meetings.
For more information, please contact Diane Margetts at dmargett@yahoo.com or 916-955-1809 (phone/text).
Don’t miss out on this fun, annual holiday event!
Tickets Now On Sale
"Seven Days in Spring" Club Project Proposal
At our October 9, 2024, General Meeting, Ron Nabity reviewed his proposal for a Club project/challenge to capture a one-week snapshot of life in Sun City Lincoln Hills (SCLH). This would include photos and captions that describe the variety of people, activities and lifestyle in SCLH. Ron's presentation was recorded in a brief video which can be reviewed below. His proposal was followed by an interesting exchange of suggestions and comments from our Club membership which are included in this 30 minute video.
Click [HERE] to view this "Seven Days in Spring" Club project proposal video.
Ron Nabity
Photo Club President
Click [HERE] for ideas of where to photograph the spirit of the holidays. Make your photos available via “Give Me Five” to Ron Nabity at ronnabity.lhpc@yahoo.com by December 31st, and pictures will be displayed at our January 2025 General Meeting.
HOLIDAY FOTO OP
Lincoln Hometown Christmas Parade - Downtown Lincoln
December 7th, starting at 4:30PM
WHAT: Step into the holiday spirit at the Lincoln Hometown Christmas Parade! Join fellow Photo Club members for a festive procession filled with dazzling floats, marching groups, dancing horses, holiday cheer, and, of course, Santa Claus himself. Visit Beermann square for the Christmas tree.
Get your photos for the Holiday Challenge!
WHERE: Downtown Lincoln 5th Street, F Street, 6th Street & A Street
Field Trip - "Pebble Creek Christmas Lights Walk"
Join Club Members on December 12th at 5:30PM
On display will be 140 dazzling decorated homes with owners trying to outdo one another. Visitors can enjoy a magical experience as they stroll through the enchanting light-filled pathways and dressed-up sidewalks. Walk as much or as little as you wish as you snap off photos using all types of cameras.
We are meeting at the Bel Air Parking Lot located at 2341 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, having a tailgate gathering prior to our walk to share cookies and hot chocolate or coffee or....???. Look for us in the parking lot. We then walk over to Pebble Creek Dr which is next to the Bel Air store.
To kick off this joyous evening, we suggest bringing a warm drink in a Thermos as it may be chilly. Cookies or candy would be a sweet addition also. Please feel free to bring a little extra to share with other club members if you wish. We will supply plates, napkins and hot cups for all.
Areas are well be lit, but bring a flashlight for "just-in-case". Please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
AI Generated Image by WIX
If you are interested in joining us, please let Judy Sykes (Field Trip Committee member) know. Please email Judy at judy.sykes@sbcglobal.net .
Upcoming Field Trip!
A Visit to the Wild Kingdom of Animals at the Sacramento Zoo
Friday January 24, 2025 at 9am 3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento
We are kicking off 2025 with a local adventure at the Sacramento Zoo. Nearly 400 native, rare and endangered animals call the Sacramento Zoo home. Sacramento Zoo | Accredited Zoo With Almost 400 Animals
We suggest getting there when gates open at 9am. If you need a ride, meet us at Orchard Creek Lodge parking lot by the Fitness Center. We will be leaving at 8am. For those interested, we are getting together for breakfast at Meridians at 7am.
Zoo Entry, if you are a Zoo member already you can get right in. For non-members, $20 for seniors. However, depending on the day the Zoo may offer discounts. Please book your access pass directly. The Zoo’s entrance is on Land Park Drive between 15th Ave. and 17th Ave. Plan Your Visit | Sacramento Zoo
Source: Sacramento Zoo
Why we picked Jan 24. If you wish to visit select animals on behind-the-scene tours you can purchase tickets using this link. Behind-the-Scenes Tours | Sacramento Zoo Tour prices, availability, and schedules vary. Please book online direct.
Interested in joining us, please contact Rick Maness (Field Trip Committee member) at rbmaness@aol.com
For detail field trip packet, click [HERE].
Photo Club Special Learning Class - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
"Judging Photos"
How an Experienced Photo Exhibit Judge Evaluates Images, Plus Straightforward Feedback on Our Own Photos - Instructor & Judge: Greg Geren
8:45AM to 10:30AM+ at the Orchard Creek Lodge, Multipurpose Room
Instructor& Judge – Greg Geren, Lincoln Hills Photography Club Member has shown his work at galleries and juried shows for more that 20 years. He has served as president of both the Fremont Photogenesis Club and the Fremont Photography Society for many years before moving to Lincoln Hills. Greg has been judging for San Francisco Bay area clubs since 2015.
When & Where: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 8:45AM to 10:30AM+ at the Orchard Creek Lodge, Multipurpose Room.
Why: Your Club strives to provide opportunities for you to grow your knowledge, techniques and skills to become a better photographer and encourage everyone to be active. Topic: How judges evaluate images and select the best in the show.
Feedback on our own images: Greg will provide his feedback on our own images. He will provide his impressions and suggestions for improvements from his perspective as a judge.
WIX AI Image - "Photo Exhibit Judge"
Anonymous images. Each participant in this class will need to submit two of their own images without any names or watermarks. Greg’s feedback will be straightforward without any attribution. The purpose is to provide insights to build our own skills as we view many photographs. Don’t pass up this unique opportunity to learn what judges look for and how we can all improve our own processes.
You may view the images submitted for this Special Learning Class [HERE].
Click on Photo to go to the Respective Gallery Page on this Website
Photo by Steve Stewart
Exhibits
Orchard Creek Rotunda Exhibit Held July through August 2024 - Success!!
Rhonda Campbell coordinated the Orchard Creek Rotunda Exhibit, which was held from July to August 2024. Due to the COVID crisis, it's been a while since LHPC members have had exhibits in Orchard Creek. It was exciting that many photographers participated, and several sold their photographs.
Return to this site beginning in the Spring or Summer of 2025 for potential news about future exhibit plans at Orchard Creek.
Buonarroti's Restaurant
Photo by Vicki White
The LH Photo Club installed its most recent photography exhibit at Buonarroti Ristorante on October 4. This exhibit will be on display until February 7, 2025. The exhibit features fifteen photographs by three LH Photo Club members: Maggie McGurk, Glenn Fidler, and Ron Nabity.
Please consider demonstrating our appreciation to the Manager/Chef at Buonarroti Restaurant by visiting their website below, reviewing their menu, and reserving a table for a delicious meal.
Buonarroti’s Ristorante - www.buonarrotis.com
460 Lincoln Blvd. Lincoln, Ph: 916-645-7951
Questions? Contact Denise Souza, Buonarroti Exhibit Coordinator, at dlsouza0129@gmail.com.
Current Exhibit - Kilaga Springs Spa
Kilaga Springs Spa currently has an exhibit.
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.
Photo by Jim Moon
Current Exhibit - Simple Pleasures
The current LHPC exhibit at Simple Pleasures Restaurant will close on October 7, 2024. Photographers will meet at Simple Pleasures between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to take down their photos, and the Painters will hang their art.
The next opportunity to participate in the Simple Pleasures Restaurant exhibit will be February 2025. Check back to this site for details.
Simple Pleasures Restaurant Exhibit Coordinator :
Denise Souza
Cell: 916-300-1536
Photo by Klara Kleman
Application to Exhibit
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SCLH Photography Club Facebook Page
This is a place for SCLH Photography Club 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 Facebook page is a PRIVATE page. Only members of LH Photography Club can join this Facebook page, and they cannot invite family nor friends.
To join click on the link below, and Kate or Heather will send an invitation to your email address. The link in the invitation will time out in 48 hours. OR send an email to heatherbrown.lhpc@gmail.com . She will reply to you with the link for the Facebook page. Click on the link and wait for Kate or Heather to authorize entry.
To join, use this link: LHPC Facebook
