January 2025
Synthetic Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 1/7/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Stable Diffusion with Invoke AI" by Mark Bolles
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us
Club Meeting
When: Tuesday 1/14/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Macro Lighting" by Ed Ogle and Andy Goris
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact info@FCDCC.com for more info and invitation to join us
Meeting Slides - Member Slideshow
Photo 101 Meeting
When: Wednesday 1/15/2025 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
Coffee Meeting
When: Tuesday 1/21/2025 @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
Fine Art Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 1/21/2025 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
Macro SIG Photoshoot
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, starting at 10:00 am
Topic: Butterfly and other insects
Where: Butterfly House at the Gardens on Spring Creek
Contact Paul Marcoux (pjmarx@aol.com or 970-443-7610 mobile)
Video SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 1/28/2025 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."Ice and Snow"
2. Best Image Taken/Processed Since the Last Meeting
Interesting Links Found by our Members
AI Experts Hub
Interesting videos generated using AI tools
Contributed by Richard Gonet
The FILM Act is Now Law! A Win for all NANPA Members
Groups with fewer than six photographers who are there to document permitted activities on National Park Service property will no longer need a commercial photography permit, regardless of whether any individual receives or intends to receive compensation for their photography or videography.
Contributed by FCDCC member
Biden Signs Law Making it Easier to Photograph and Film in National Parks
Groups with fewer than six individuals who are there to document permitted activities on National Park Service property will no longer need a permit, regardless of whether any individual receives or intends to receive compensation for their photography or videography. Allowable filming that does not require a permit must not negatively affect the experience of other park visitors, disturb the ecosystem or park’s resources, hinder other people’s access to the park, require a set or staging equipment, or violate any public use policies or regulations.
Contributed by FCDCC member
Photographic Events
National Western Stock Show
When: Saturday 1/11 - Sunday 1/26
Where: 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Non-professional, non-flash still photography is permitted. Any cameras with interchangeable lenses or lenses larger than 100 millimeters in length are NOT permitted for use by anyone who does not have a valid Media Credential.
Photos taken at the National Western Stock Show are strictly prohibited from being reproduced or sold without written permission from the NWSS Marketing office management. Professional photographers and media may apply for a media credential here. If you have any questions, please call 303-297-1166.
National Western has an extensive Volunteer Photography group, to inquire about joining that program click here.
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS)
When: Monday 1/13 after sunset
Where: Southern Hemisphere
Guy Turenne had mentioned this comet during the January 14 general meeting. However, it most likely will not be safely visible to us as it is very close to the sun. Observers in the Southern Hemisphere may be able to see it after sunset after January 13.
Saturn-Venus conjunction
When: Friday 1/17 - Saturday 1/18
Where: Should be in the southwest sky shortly after sunset.
I had previously read that they would only be 1/2 degree apart (the width of the sun or moon) but this one says that they would be 2 degrees apart.
First Peoples Festival
When: Saturday 1/18 - Sunday 1/19
Where: Estes Park
A celebration of Indigenous culture, art, music, language, oral traditions, films and much more.
Indigenous Vendor Market, Competition Powwow and Film Symposium
Estes Park Ski Jor
When: Jan 24-26, 2025
Where: Estes Park
Estes Park Skijor is an action packed competition where a horse and rider pull a skier as fast as possible through a course including gates, jumps and obstacles. Estes Park Skijor combines Colorado's skiing heritage with its Cowboy roots, merging these two worlds into the best of both. Competitors race for cash and prizes throughout the weekend.
Polar Bear Plunge
When: Saturday 1/25 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Horsetooth Reservoir, South Bay Swim Beach 4200 Cr-38e.
The plunge will take place in waves. Groups of 3-5 people will plunge at a time
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