May 2026

Synthetic Photography SIG Meeting

When: Tuesday 5/5/2026 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Topics" by All
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us

Club Meeting

When: Tuesday 5/12/2026 at 6:00pm
Topic: "Blur, Shape & Shadow (Abstract)" by Lisa Langell
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact info@FCDCC.com for more info and invitation to join us
Meeting Slides - Member Slideshow

Coffee Meeting

When: Wednesday 5/20/2026 @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 5/19/2026 at 6:00pm
Topic: "TOPIC" by Fine Art Photography SIG
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Mike Barry for more info and invitation to join us

Showcase SIG Meeting

When: Wednesday 5/27/2026 at 6:30pm
Topic: "Photography Collections" by Showcase SIG
Where: ONLINE using ZOOM
Contact Michael Hohol for more info and invitation to join us

Challenge Topics

Email your challenge topic images to Jim Limburg for the May meeting slideshow
1."Grain Silos"
2. Best Image Taken/Processed Since the Last Meeting

Interesting Links Found by our Members

Photographic Events

City Nature Challenge - Upload Period
When: Tue 4/28 to Sun 5/10
Where: Fort Collins
Census results are to be uploaded using iNaturalist. See links for details. https://fcmod.org/blog/2026/03/24/city-nature-challenge-how-to-play/

Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry open for reservations
When: Fri 5/1 8:00 AM
Where: ONLINE
Timed entry starts Fri 5/22

Mike’s Camera Spring Photo and Video Expo
When: Fri 5/1 to Sun 5/3 (store hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday)
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

Denver Cinco De Mayo
When: Sat 5/2 to Sun 5/3, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Where: Civic Center Park, Denver

Fort Collins trolley restarts
When: Sat 5/2 12 noon
Where: Fort Collins

City Nature Challenge - ID Party
When: Sat 5/2 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
https://fcmod.org/blog/2026/03/24/city-nature-challenge-how-to-play/

Greeley Cinco De Mayo
When: Sun 5/3, 12 noon to 5:00 PM
Where: Downtown Greeley

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Spring Open House
When: Sat 5/9 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

Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry begins
When: Fri 5/22(9:00 AM except for Bear Lake Road, which starts 5:00 AM)
Where: Rocky Mountain National Park
https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm

Mt. Blue Sky Road expected to reopen
When: Fri 5/22
Where: Mt. Evans or Mt. Blue Sky
reservations required

Field of Honor (Memorial Day flag display)
When: Sat 5/23 to Mon 5/25
Where: Veterans Plaza, Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins