October 2025
Synthetic Photography SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 10/7/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Various AI Topics" by all
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us
Club Meeting
When: Tuesday 10/14/2025 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Photography: Where Art Meets Pedagogy." by Kevin Cook
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact info@FCDCC.com for more info and invitation to join us
Meeting Slides - Member Slideshow Submissions
Photo 101 Meeting
When: Wednesday 10/15/2025 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 10/21/2025 @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 10/21/2025 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
Video SIG Meeting
When: Tuesday 10/28/2025 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."Fallen Leaves"
2. Best Image Taken/Processed Since the Last Meeting
Interesting Links Found by our Members
Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6)
In October-November 2025, watch Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) glowing in the sky
Contributed by Albert Wang
Comet Lemmon might be the best comet of 2025
Of all the comets suddenly soaring into our skies, Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) might be the best of the year.
Contributed by Albert Wang
New Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) Visible Without Telescope in October 2025
On October 20, Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN will make its closest approach to Earth – and the timing couldn’t be better! It’ll appear alongside bright Orionid meteors, near Comet Lemmon, and under a perfectly dark, moonless sky.
Contributed by Albert Wang
New comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is becoming more visible
If you like Comet SWAN, you’ll love Comet Lemmon, which is forecast to become even brighter than SWAN!
Contributed by Albert Wang
2025 Photomicrography Competition
Top 20 photomicrographs from Nikon Small World
Contributed by Joan Sayre
Photographic Events
Tour de Corgi
When: Sat, Oct 4, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Civic Center Park, Fort Collins
Berthoud Oktoberfest
When: Sat, Oct 4, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: Berthoud Town Park (200 N. 7th St., Berthoud)
Downtown Pumpkin Festival
When: Sat, Oct 11, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: 5th Ave. in front of Loveland Museum
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Fall Jamboree
When: Sat, Oct 11, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Fort Collins Nursery
Dia de Muertos Family Celebration
When: Sat, Oct 11, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Downtown Longmont
Rocky Mountain National Park - Last 2025 Day for Timed Entry
When: Mon, Oct 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Rocky Mountain National Park
Loveland Art Studio Tour
When: Sat, Oct 18, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM & Sun Oct 19, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Loveland
Details: Join us on this free, self guided tour that offers art enthusiasts and collectors alike a unique glimpse into the lives and studios of over 50 local artists.
Pumpkins on Parade
When: Sat, Oct 18 & Sun, Oct 19, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Gardens on Spring Creek
Loveland Art Studio Tour
When: Sat, Oct 18 & Sun, Oct 19, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Various Artist Studios in Loveland
Fort Collins Artist Studio Tour and Sale
When: Sat, Oct 25 10AM to 5pm & Sun, Oct 25, 12PM to 5PM
Where: Various Artist Studios in Fort Collins
Windsor Halloween Carnival
When: Sat, Oct 25, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Boardwalk Park, Windsor
Fort Collins Artist Studio Tour and Sale
When: Sat, Oct 25, 10:00AM to 5:00PM and Sun Oct 26, 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Where: Various locations in and near Fort Collins (See website for details)
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