June 2024 MMPC Meeting
The June MMPC meeting will be held on Wednesday June 12, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Meridian Historical Village 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864. This will be the annual scavenger hunt.
Save The Dates – Upcoming MMPC Meetings
The Mid-Michigan Photography Club planned meeting dates include:
- Wednesday June 12, 2024 – Meridian Historical Village 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
- Wednesday August 7, 2024 – Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens.
Big Cookie
Congratulations Rich Wyllis who is the winner of the May Big Cookie (Animals) for People’s Choice and for Judges’ Choice. The judges were John Stine, Peri Bianchi, and Molly Brown. The theme for next big cookie is “Carnivals, Festivals, and Fairs.” Members are encouraged to bring a digital image for the Big Cookie competition at the September 2024 meeting.
Art Gallery Call for Participation
Unity Spiritual Center, 2395 S. Washington is hosting an art gallery. Several members from the Unity Spiritual Center attended the MMPC Gallery Show reception. Contact Greg Edwards at (517) 803-9547.
MMPC Logo Clothing
MMPC clothing items are available to order. You can specify a hoodie as a pullover or zip-up or you can order a t-shirt. You can bring your order form to an MMPC meeting or you can send your order form to the address on the form. Delivery will be at a future MMPC meeting.
MMPC Monthly Photo Challenge
Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. The June theme is Bridges with the suggested technique of Leading Lines. It is great to see the submissions on the Facebook page. If you do not use the Facebook group, send your entry by email to mmpclansing@gmail.com so that we can post it to the Facebook page. Discussion of the photos, beyond simply liking the picture, is encouraged. The current and upcoming monthly themes for the photo challenge are:
- June 2024 – Bridges (Leading Lines suggested technique)
- July 2024 – Sunset/Sunrise (Foreground Interest suggested technique)
The following list contains events that may be of interest to photographers:
Event | Start Date | End Date | Link |
Oldsmobile Homecoming Car Show | 6/15/2024 | 6/15/2024 | https://reolds.org/
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Lansing Photo Meetup | 6/19/2024 | 6/19/2024 | https://www.meetup.com/lansingphoto/ |
Howell Balloon Festival | 6/28/2024 | 6/30/2024 | https://michiganchallenge.com/ |
Battle Creek Air Show | 7/3/2024 | 7/7/2024 | https://fieldofflight.com/
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Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club | 7/26/2024 | 7/28/2024 | https://www.michigansteamengineandthreshersclub.com/show-information.html
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Mason Aviation Day | 8/17/2024 | 8/17/2024 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1061973991688516
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Please send a note to mmpclansing@gmail.com to let us know of an event webinar or meeting that should be added to this list.