February 2025
Synthetic Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 2/4/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "DiffusionBee" by Jim Limburg
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us
Club Meeting
When: Tuesday 2/11/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Ifrared Photography" by Walt Lyons
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact info@FCDCC.com for more info and invitation to join us
Meeting Slides - Member Slideshow Submissions
Fine Art Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 2/18/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Wall Worthy Fine Art" by Fine Art Photography SIG
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us
Coffee Meeting
When: Wednesday 2/19/2025 @9:00am
Topic: "General Photography Discussion" by All
Where: Panera Bread Co in Front Range Village
Contact info@FCDCC.com for more info
There is no need for an invitation, just join us at Panera Bread Co
Photo 101 Meeting
When: Wednesday 2/19/2025 at 6:30pm
Topic: We cover many subjects from exposure to post-processing. Currently covering 2024-25 changes to Lightroom Classic focusing on masking techniques, generative remove and other topics as they come up.
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact George Theordore for more info and invitation to join us
Video SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 2/25/2025 at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Topic: Attendees may share videos they have created. We will also discuss various topics about making and processing videos depending on interest from members.
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Judy Cannon for more info and invitation to join us (or text 970-217-8610)
Challenge Topics
Email your challenge topic images to Jim Limburg for the January meeting slideshow
1."S-curves"
2. Best Image Taken/Processed Since the Last Meeting
Interesting Links Found by our Members
Canon Auto-Focus Explained
This YouTube video is excellent at describing Auto Focus for any mirrorless camera manufacturer, although it discusses Canon it is applicable to other cameras.
Contributed by Michael Hohol
Photographic Events
Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
When: Wednesday 2/5 - Sunday 2/9
Where: Steamboat Springs
The Winter Carnival, proudly hosted by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and Title Sponsor Yampa Valley Bank, brings the community together to celebrate athleticism and winter, showcasing Steamboat’s Western traditions and ski heritage.
Ice Sculpting/Carving
When: Friday 2/7 and Saturday 2/8, starting at 5:00 pm
Where: Old Town Square, Fort Collins
Come see ice sculpting by Struckman Sculpture Ice starting at 5 pm on February 7 and 8 in Old Town Square in Downtown Fort Collins. Ice sculptures will be on display in Old Town Square until they melt, so come down and enjoy these temporary sculptures.
Loveland Sweetheart Festival
When: Friday 2/14, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday 2/15 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Where: Downtown Loveland
Bring the family or your sweetheart for FREE fun in the Sweetheart City, including a day full of LIVE ice sculpting, fire and art demonstrations, musical and dance performances on our community stage and the Little Miss Valentine & Little Mister Cupid Contest at the Historic Rialto Theater.
World Unity Fair
When: Saturday 2/22, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Ballrooms at Lory Student Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
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