Here s what s ahead!!

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1 Here s what s ahead!! Questions, suggestions or comments? Please feel free to send an to anyone listed below: Info@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - (Jean Drummond, Pete Poulsen) CompositionSIG@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - Composition (the Fine Art of Seeing SIG (Becky Anderson, Mike Schaffner, Carlos Hernandez, Joan Tilton) ShootingSIG@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - (Bill Park) PPSIG@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - Processing Your Photos SIG (Mac Rodgers, Don Rueter, Pete Poulsen) CritiqueSIG@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - (Mike Schaffner, Becky Anderson, Lisa Griffis, Mac Rodgers, Richard Houghton) Photos@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - Share & Learn Photos (Carolyn Townley) Activities@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - Field Trips (Richard Chesney, Kathy Oliver, Gerri Francis, Joan Tilton) Mentors@TheWoodlandsCameraClub.org - Mentor volunteering or needs Regan Chambers AreaEvents@TheWoodlandsCmeraClub.org - Annual local photographic opportunities Vance Schwantes 2019 Jan 07 Jan 13 Jan 17 Jan 21 Jan 26 Jan 28 Feb 04 Feb 5-7 Dave Clements Photographing at the Rodeo! Advisory Board Meeting of Volunteers Jones Library 10:00-1:00 (including lunch) Jamie and Heather Schneider Black & White Wedding Photography MINI Field Trip - Newman s Castle Astrophotography <<FULL>> Newman s Castle owner is allowing us access to his place with the intention of capturing star trails using multiple images of the night sky. We may try some light painting techniques to add to our images. The events date will be held during an evening in early February based on weather conditions. If the weather in February does not comply, we could possibly utilize the March 2019 New Moon period. This event is being limited to 10 photographers and prior to the event a planning meeting will be held to solidify understanding of the method of capturing star trails.

2 Feb 10 Feb 18 Feb 21 Feb 23 Aunique Ranch in Huntsville, Texas Field Trip Aunique Ranch offers some of the most exquisite Gypsy Cob Horses in the US, horses that are as unique in personality as they are in color. Ride along in the Kubota and tour portions of the over 600 acres of beautiful Aunique Ranch property while taking photos of the horses in their natural setting, watching and photographing the Gypsy Cob horses playing and grazing as the day begins. This February there will be seven new babies born and we should be able to watch them interacting with each other on the property. The ranch is located just thirty minutes north of The Woodlands outside of Huntsville, Texas. A van provided by the United Methodist Church will be used while overflow participants will need to carpool to the site. Departure time from the Church at 7:15 AM and returning by 11AM. Entry cost, under 7 free / 7-18 $20 / $25 / 62+ $20 paid upon arrival to facility. Feb 25 Mar 04 Mar 07 Mar 10 Mar 21 Mar 18 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 30 Mike Mezeul (Volcanic Photography in Hawaii) MINI Field Trip (carpool) Moorhead s Blueberry Farm With springtime comes blueberries, we are planning on carpooling to this blueberry farm to not only capture the aroma of the blueberry flowers but also images of the thousands of plants in bloom. (Details to be finalized) Mentor Program Lightroom CC Mobile App - Don Rueter Jones Library 2:00-4:00 PM Downtown Houston, Graffiti Plus Fieldtrip Houston is home to a multiple locations where local artists have been able to apply their gift to the outside walls of buildings. Join us as we travel to several sites just East of downtown and if weather and time is on our side, we will travel into the Heights or Midtown areas locating additional murals. A van provided by the United Methodist Church will be used while overflow participants will need to carpool. Departure time from the Church at 7:30 AM and returning by 1 PM.

3 Apr 01 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr Apr 18 Apr 22 Apr 24 May 04 Kevin Gourley Photography in the Rockies! (2 nd Sunday of the month) Room Jones Library 2:00-4:00 PM MINI Field Trip (carpool) Texas Wild Flowers A map of the Brenham area referencing multiple wildflower sites will be used once again to capture that unique image of Texas wildflowers. Actual travel day will be determined based on weather forecast and wildflower sightings. (Details to be finalized) NO - Easter holiday for church MINI Field Trip (carpool) High Island Rookery We will travel down to the High Island Rookery and possibly another location. (Details to be finalized) Botanical Gardens, Wetlands and Nature Preserves, Beaumont, Texas Area Field Trip Beaumont, Texas, is a showcase in Spring season awash with color and things to do. We will participate in two activities in the area which will be decided by weather and time before the planned day. The Beaumont Botanical Gardens are a portion of the 500-acre Tyrell Park which is listed on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail map. Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk includes 900-acres of scenic wetlands along with a boardwalk and covered platforms that provide views of the abundant wildlife. visitors can spot alligators sunbathing along the banks of Hillebrandt Bayou and Willow Marsh Bayou within Cattail Marsh. Big Thicket Nature Preserve is a heavily forested area in SE Texas and a nature lovers paradise A van provided by the United Methodist Church will be used with a departure time of 7:00 AM and a planned return time between the hours of 6 and 8 PM. The mileage from the UMC to Beaumont is about 110 miles with a travel time of 2+ hours. A stop at Buc-ees on our way to Beaumont and an early to midafternoon lunch stop is being planned. May 06 May 12 May 16 May 20 May 27 Kathy Adams Clark NO (Happy Mother s Day!) NO (Memorial Day) Jun 03

4 Jun 09 NO (Vacation Bible School) Jun 17 Jun 20 Jun 24 Jul 01 Jul 14 Jul 15 Jul 18 Jul 22 Aug 05 Jack Lesley Photo Restoration Aug 11 Aug 15 Aug 19 Aug 26 Sep 02 Sep 08 Sep 16 Sep 19 NO CAMERA CLUB MEETING Labor Day

5 Sep 23 Oct 07 Oct 13 Oct 21 Oct 17 Oct 28 Nov 04 Nov 21 November Dec 02 Dec 19 December NO other SIG Meetings November Happy Thanksgiving! Kathy Adams Clark Christmas lights! NO other SIG Meetings December Have a blessed Christmas!