July 2025
Synthetic Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 7/1/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Composites of AI Generated Images" by SIG Members
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us
Club Meeting
When: Tuesday 7/8/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "PICNIC" by Club Members
Where: Fossil Creek Park (West Pavillion) in Fort Collins (details TBD)
Contact info@FCDCC.com for more info and invitation to join us
Coffee Meeting
When: Tuesday 7/15/2025 @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
Steer Wrestling at Cheyenne Frontier Days Outing
When: Tuesday 7/15/2025
I plan to go to CFD Slack for steer wrestling (on 7/15). Slack is a great opportunity to learn how to photograph Rodeo, as we have great access and they run the event continuously for several hours.
Please send me an email if you are interested in joining me.
Thanks, Mike Barry
Fine Art Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 7/15/2025 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
Barrel Racing at Cheyenne Frontier Days Outing
When: Wednesday 7/16/2025
I plan to go to CFD Slack for barrel racing (on 7/16). Slack is a great opportunity to learn how to photograph Rodeo, as we have great access and they run the event continuously for several hours.
Please send me an email if you are interested in joining me.
Thanks, Mike Barry
Photo 101 Meeting
When: Wednesday 7/16/2025 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 7/22/2025 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."Signage"
2. Best Image Taken/Processed Since the Last Meeting
Interesting Links Found by our Members
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Photographic Events
Fort Collins Independence Day Parade
When: Fri, Jul 4, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: on Mountain Avenue between Howes Street (downtown) and Jackson Avenue (near City Park).
More events at City Park during the day, including the Firecracker 5k run at 7:30 AM and live music from 4:00 PM Fireworks listed separately below.
Fort Collins Independence Day Fireworks
When: Fri, Jul 4, 9:35 PM
Where: Sheldon Lake at City Park
Windsor 4th of July Fireworks
When: Fri, Jul 4, 9:15 PM
Where: Boardwalk Community Park
Timnath 4th of July Fireworks
When: Fri, Jul 4, 9:30 PM
Where: Timnath Reservoir
More events at Timnath Reservoir during the day, including live music from 6:00 PM
Colorado Renaissance Festival
When: Sat, Jul 5 to Sun, Jul 6, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Where: Colorado Renaissance Festival, Larkspur
Theme: Children’s Weekend, discounts for children
Cheyenne Frontier Days Slack (Team Roping Qualifiers)
When: Mon, Jul 7, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (end time uncertain)
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Erie Hot Air Balloon Launch
When: Fri, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 13, 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM (weather permitting each day)
Where: County Rd 5 and Colliers Parkway, Erie (parking adjacent at Soaring Heights Pre K-8 School and Erie High School)
Erie Balloon Glow
When: Sat, Jul 12, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: County Rd 5 and Colliers Parkway, Erie (parking adjacent at Soaring Heights Pre K-8 School and Erie High School) Hot air balloons will be set up on the ground and will glow in synchronized patterns
Colorado Renaissance Festival
When: Sat, Jul 12 to Sun, Jul 13, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Where: Colorado Renaissance Festival, Larkspur
Theme: Pirate Invasion Weekend
Cheyenne Frontier Days Slack (Steer Roping Qualifiers)
When: Sun Jul 13, 7:00AM to 4:00PM (end time uncertain)
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days Slack (Tie Down Qualifiers)
When: Mon Jul 14, 7:00AM to 4:00PM (end time uncertain)
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days Slack (Steer Wrestling and Women's Breakaway Qualifiers)
When: Tue Jul 15, 7:00AM to 4:00PM (end time uncertain)
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days Slack (Women's Breakaway and Barrel Racing Qualifiers)
When: Wed Jul 16, 7:00AM to 4:00PM (end time uncertain)
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days Slack (Steer Roping Qualifiers)
When: Sun Jul 13, 7:00AM to 4:00PM (end time uncertain)
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Big Boy Train visits Greeley
When: Thursday 7/17 11:30am-12:01pm and Saturday 7/19 8:30am-8:50am
Where: Greeley
From my experience photographing the Big Boy (maybe six times), there will be a big crowd in Greeley and it will be difficult to get a good shot of the engine. There are better photos to be had at locations before and after Greeley, though it won’t be stopping in those places. Nunn is a good location, with some grain silos, etc. for background. Also Eaton and Ault. But it’s a 30 second event when it blasts through.
- by Richard Gonet
Cheyenne Frontier Days Main Event
When: Fri Jul 18 - Sun Jul 27
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Days
Colorado Renaissance Festival
When: Sat, Jul 19 to Sun, Jul 20, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Where: Colorado Renaissance Festival, Larkspur
Theme: Wine & Revelry Weekend
Kids in the Park
When: Fri, Jul 25, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Twin Silo Park
Wings Over Warren
When: Sat, Jul 26, 10:30 AM to 12 noon
Where: Warren Air Force Base (parking entry at Round Top Road, Cheyenne)
USAF Thunderbirds are the headliners
Colorado Renaissance Festival
When: Sat, Jul 26 to Sun, Jul 27, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Where: Colorado Renaissance Festival, Larkspur
Theme: Romance & Masquerade Weekend
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