May 2025
Lumpy Ridge Photo Hike
When: Thursday 5/1/2025
Meeting time: 8:00 AM at JAX Outdoor Gear located at 2665 W Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO near the South East corner of the parking lot.
Note: This trip will be subject to postponement in the event of bad weather.
The Plan: We will hike West from the Gem Lake Parking lot trailhead along the Black Canyon Trail toward MacGregor Falls. Based on everyone’s desires and abilities we might make it all the way to the waterfalls but this is only an option. The round-trip distance to the waterfalls is 6.3 miles. Here is a description of the hike to the waterfalls: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/macgregor-falls-trail
I have done this hike many times during all seasons of the year and it is just gorgeous.
Along the way we will be passing below the rocks and cliffs of Lumpy Ridge. This area is an excellent area for birding, wildlife and wildflowers. It is also a major area for rock climbing activity and we might see some of that a well.
Equipment: I plan to bring a telephoto lens and a macro lens. I don’t plan to bring a tripod.
For hiking gear, be sure to bring sunscreen and plenty of water. It will be tick season so don’t wear shorts.
Lunch: Let’s plan to have lunch along the trail rather than going into town for lunch which will give us a chance to rest and allow us to be out longer.
RSVP: Please let Ed know if you plan to attend: edogle@gmail.com
Synthetic Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 5/6/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Wall Worthy Art" by Synthetic Photography SIG
Where: Meet at Liberty Park, 1st St, Ault CO 80510
Contact Mike Barry for more info
Club Meeting
When: Tuesday 5/13/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Wildlife Photography" by Glen Hush
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact info@FCDCC.com for more info and invitation to join us
Meeting Slides - Member Slideshow Submissions
Fine Art SIG outing to Ault, CO
When: Sunday 5/18/2025 at 10:00am
Topic: photograph interesting things in Ault Colorado
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
URL: https://www.aultcolorado.gov/history
The FCDCC Fine Art SIG has regular short local outings where we practice learning to see beautiful or interesting objects, take pictures, go out to lunch, and then we have a short ZOOM meeting about a week later to show 1 image or more from the outing (with constructive critiques). I think this could be a very good way to improve our photography skills.
o Let's meet at Liberty Park on 1st St (Hwy 14) in Ault, CO at 10am on Sunday 5/18.
o Do not leave anything valuable or that looks valuable in your car.
o Possible items of interest are: Liberty Park, Caboose Park, Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic Byway: Ault Entrance, Cemetery... If you have any more ideas, please email them to me.
o Let's plan to walk around until about 12pm, then go out to lunch.
o I will arrange a ZOOM meeting for about 1 week later, to give us time to process a few images. We will all show up to 5 images if there is time, and hold constructive critiques (give and receive helpful positive comments).
Please contact me, Mike Barry, if you have any questions.
You don't have to tell me that you will be attending the outing, just show up on time.
Fine Art Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 5/20/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Triptychs" by Fine Art Photography SIG
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us
Coffee Meeting
When: Wednesday 5/21/2025 @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
Photo 101 Meeting
When: Wednesday 5/21/2025 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 5/27/2025 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."Water"
2. Best Image Taken/Processed Since the Last Meeting
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Photographic Events
Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry open for reservations
When: Thu 5/1 8:00 AM
Timed entry starts Fri 5/23
Nikon 3-day Workshop
When: Friday 5/2/2025 to Sunday 5/4/2025
Topic: "Amazing Workshop" by Nikon Ambassadors
Where: at Mike's Camera in Boulder
Fee: $295
Sign Up and pay $295
When: Sunday 5/4/2025 @ 12pm
Topic: Celebration of Cinco de Mayo
Where: 9th St. Plaza & 9th Ave – Downtown Greeley
Mike’s Camera Spring Photo and Video Expo
When: Fri 5/9 to Sun 5/11
(store hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the weekend)
Where:
Mike’s Camera, 2500 Pearl St., Boulder
Meet with photographic equipment manufacturer representatives, attend a number of presentations/learning sessions, and exchange your equipment with Mike's Camera
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Spring Open House
When: Sat 5/10 12 noon to 4:00 PM
Where:
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, 720 E Vine Dr., Fort Collins
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program - World Migratory Bird Day
When: Sun 5/11 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Where:
Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, 3340 Carpenter Rd., Fort Collins
Timnath Safety Fair
When: Sat, May 17, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Timnath Community Park, Timnath
Photographic areas of interest: civic, events
Event with first responders and public-safety organizations
Field of Honor
When: Fri, May 23 to Mon, May 26, 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Veterans Plaza at Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins
Photographic areas of interest: military, civic
Memorial Day display of 500 flags
Thunderbirds at USAF Academy Graduation
When: Thu, May 29, 9:00 AM to 12:00PM
Where: US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
Photographic areas of interest: aviation, military
The Thunderbirds would be expected to do a flyover at the end of the ceremony at Falcon Stadium (times listed are for the whole ceremony). Presumably unless one was attending the ceremony, one would have to observe from off Academy grounds.
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