MMPC Gallery Show Reception and Take-Down

The annual MMPC Gallery Show is now in place at Riverview Church – Holt Venue. The show will be in place through January 25, 2019. Please feel free to stop by Riverview Church, 3585 E Willoughby Rd, Holt, MI to view the work of MMPC members. A reception was not scheduled in November because the opening was the date of Silver Bells. Based on requests from members, a reception has been scheduled for Friday, January 25, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Exhibitors may take down their photos following the reception.

February Meeting

Bring your camera, tripod, and macro lens (if you have one) to the February MMPC meeting on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI. Woody from the Camera Shop will setup tabletop photography stations for us to shoot, including a water drop station. This should be a fun and productive meeting. We will also select the Monthly Challenge drawing winner for 2018 at the February meeting.

March Meeting – Big Cookie and Pic and Share

The theme for the next Big Cookie competition, March 2019, is Trains. Please consider sharing your photos during the Pic and Share. Contact any MMPC board member or email to mmpclansing@gmail.com for more information.

MMPC Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. The January 2019 theme is Cabin Fever. A gallery of the photos is on the web site at http://mmphotoclub.net/monthly-challenge/. 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. Note that the rules for the reward drawing have changed. To encourage participation and to not penalize a member that was unable to post in a given month, each member that posts in a month will receive a ticket in the gift card drawing. A member that posts in all 12 months will have 12 tickets in the drawing. Upcoming themes for the photo challenge are:

• January 2019 – Cabin Fever
• February 2019 – Low Perspective
• March 2019 – Bridges
• April 2019 – Bokeh
• May 2019 – Black and White
• June 2019 – Flag(s)

Annual MMPC Photo Clinic – January MMPC Meeting

Thanks to those who organized and presented at the annual MMPC Photo Clinic earlier in January. We had a good attendance and attracted new members to MMPC. We welcome all new members.

MMPC Gallery Show Reception and Take-Down

The annual MMPC Gallery Show is now in place at Riverview Church – Holt Venue. The show will be in place through January 25, 2019. Please feel free to stop by Riverview Church, 3585 E Willoughby Rd, Holt, MI to view the work of MMPC members. A reception was not scheduled in November because the opening was the date of Silver Bells. Based on requests from members, a reception has been scheduled for Friday, January 25, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Exhibitors may take down their photos following the reception.

Annual MMPC Photo Clinic – January MMPC Meeting

The annual MMPC Photo Clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. MMPC members are invited to attend. This event is designed to attract new membership in MMPC. Please note the start time and encourage attendance by all that may be interested.

February Meeting

Bring your camera and macro lens (if you have one) to the February MMPC meeting on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI. Woody from the Camera Shop will setup tabletop photography stations for us to shoot, including a water drop station. This should be a fun and productive meeting. We will also select the Monthly Challenge drawing winner for 2018 at the February meeting.

March Meeting – Big Cookie AND Pic and Share

Congratulations to RJ Eberbach, Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice, for his December winning entry with the theme of Man It’s Cold Outside.” That image is now in the gallery at http://mmphotoclub.net/competitionbig-cookie/. The theme for the next Big Cookie competition, March 2019, is Trains. Please consider sharing your photos during the Pic and Share. Contact any MMPC board member or email to mmpclansing@gmail.com for more information.

MMPC Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. The January 2019 theme is Cabin Fever. A gallery of the photos is on the web site at http://mmphotoclub.net/monthly-challenge/. 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. Note that the rules for the reward drawing have changed. To encourage participation and to not penalize a member that was unable to post in a given month, each member that posts in a month will receive a ticket in the gift card drawing. A member that posts in all 12 months will have 12 tickets in the drawing. Upcoming themes for the photo challenge are:

• January 2019 – Cabin Fever
• February 2019 – Low Perspective
• March 2019 – Bridges
• April 2019 – Bokeh
• May 2019 – Black and White
• June 2019 – Flag(s)

Please share this announcement with all that may be interested. We need your help to get a good turnout.

“Pere Marquette Steam Engine” Field Trip – Saturday December 1, 2018

This is a reminder that MMPC is sponsoring a field trip to photograph the Pere Marquette steam engine operated as the “North Pole Express.”  We plan to meet at 8:30AM in the Burger King parking lot I-69 and M-52. That will give us enough time to get in place before the train arrives on its way north. All are welcome to join us.

MMPC Holiday Dinner

The annual MMPC Holiday Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Main dishes including vegetables and salad will be provided. You may bring a desert to pass if you choose. Please respond to the event on Facebook so that we can get a count of members planning to participate. A slideshow of MMPC members’ photos from the 2018 MMPC Photo Challenge will be running during the meeting. Big Cookie theme will be “Man It’s Cold Outside.” Be prepared to participate in a group photo. We will meet at First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI. Please join us.

Big Cookie

The theme for the next Big Cookie competition December 2018, is “Man It’s Cold Outside.”

MMPC Gallery Show

The annual MMPC Gallery Show is now in place at Riverview Church – Holt Venue. The show will be in place through January 27, 2019. Please feel free to stop by Riverview Church, 3585 E Willoughby Rd, Holt, MI to view the work of MMPC members. Take-Down is scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2019 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Annual MMPC Photo Clinic

The annual MMPC Photo Clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. MMPC members are invited to attend. This event is designed to attract new membership in MMPC.

MMPC Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. A reminder that the November theme is Frost. A gallery of the photos is on the web site at http://mmphotoclub.net/monthly-challenge/. 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. Note that the rules for the reward drawing have changed. To encourage participation and to not penalize a member that was unable to post in a given month, each member that posts in a month will receive a ticket in the gift card drawing. A member that posts in all 12 months will have 12 tickets in the drawing. Upcoming themes for the photo challenge are:

• November – Frost
• December – Holiday Lights

October Meeting

The October 2018 meeting of the Mid-Michigan Photography Club is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI. The annual MMPC elections will be conducted at the October meeting. The presenter will be Attorney John Mashni, on Copyright Law.

Because of the nature of this meeting, attendance is limited to members in good standing ONLY – dues for 2018-19 must be paid to attend.

Lightroom 102 Workshop

As a follow-up to the previous Lightroom Workshop, The Mid Michigan Photography Club is pleased to sponsor an interactive workshop to help members to use Lightroom to improve their images. This presentation will be a follow-up on the first workshop and will provide opportunity for participants to work on their own images with guidance from the presenter. John Stine will again lead the workshop on Saturday, November 3, 2018 the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Registration costs will be $20 for MMPC members and $40 for non-members. A registration opportunity will be available at the October MMPC meeting on Wednesday October 3. The registration form for the event is available at http://mmphotoclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Lightroom-Registration-Form-102.pdf and can be mailed with payment to MMPC, 10727 Keefer Hwy, Portland, MI 48875 or the registration form can be submitted at the October MMPC meeting. Attendance will be limited to the first 30 registrants.

Big Cookie

Congratulations to Rich Wyllis, Judge’s Choice and Diane Sanderson, People’s Choice, for their September winning entries with the theme of Pets. Those images are now in the gallery at http://mmphotoclub.net/competitionbig-cookie/. The theme for the next Big Cookie competition December 2018, is “Man It’s Cold Outside.”

September Meeting

Thanks to David Smalldon and Paul Bielawski for their Pic & Share presentations at the September MMPC meeting.

MMPC Business Follow-up

MMPC members voted on revised by-laws at the September meeting. The MMPC elections for Vice President, Secretary, and Member At-Large will take place at the October meeting.

Annual Dues

At the September meeting we began collecting the dues for the year, we have kept the cost of being a club member to $35 again this year. Send payments to:  Karen Towner, 10727 Keefer Highway, Portland, MI 48875.

If you can’t make the meeting send payments to:  Karen Towner, 10727 Keefer Highway, Portland, MI 48875.

Gallery Show Planning

The annual MMPC Gallery Show will be held again at the Riverview Church – Holt Venue. The dates will be November 17, 2018 – January 27, 2019. All MMPC members are encouraged to enter. The pricing to enter will be $10 for up to two images. All prints must be matted, framed, or ready to hang format (with wire on the back of the frame, canvas or acrylic). The maximum outside dimensions of the mat are 28 X 32 inches. Minimum picture size is 8 X 10 inches. Members may offer their prints for sale, or they may choose to have it on display only. The following are the dates for the 2018 Gallery Show, to be held at Riverview Church, 3585 E Willoughby Rd, Holt, MI

Setup – Thursday, November 15, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Take-Down – Monday, January 28, 2019 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The fee for participation in the gallery show must be paid at the MMPC meeting on November 7, 2018. There are two forms that must be submitted to participate. There is the Riverview Church Artists’ Agreement, and the Application for MMPC’s 2018 Riverview Gallery Show.

MMPC Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. A reminder that the September theme is Farms and Harvesting. A gallery of the photos is on the web site at http://mmphotoclub.net/monthly-challenge/. 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. Note that the rules for the reward drawing have changed. To encourage participation and to not penalize a member that was unable to post in a given month, each member that posts in a month will receive a ticket in the gift card drawing. A member that posts in all 12 months will have 12 tickets in the drawing. Upcoming themes for the photo challenge are:

• September – Farms and Harvesting
• October – Color
• November – Frost
• December – Holiday Lights

Mid-Michigan Photography Club Astrophotography Field Trip

Saturday August 11, 2018

Plan to arrive no later than 9:30 p.m.

Fox Park Observatory

3979 E. Gresham Hwy, Potterville, Michigan 48876

Please RSVP on the MMPC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/221653251838329/ or by email to mmpclansing@gmail.com.

This field trip is a follow-up to the August MMPC meeting where Joe Holley and Rich Wyllis discussed astrophotography. As for light pollution, Fox Observatory is typical of Southern observing sites where you can see City Light domes on the horizon but the Milky Way is very visible as we are far enough away from the big cities to view it. If you are not going to spend the night you will need to park in the lot below the observatory near the beach. The cost is $15 for 1 night. They have plenty of room for tents and RV’s.

The 8th Annual Fox Park Observatory Star Party is being held at Fox Memorial Park near Potterville, Michigan, SW of Lansing. All but $5 of every registration fee goes directly into the Observatory’s fund that is used for upgrading, maintaining and operating this fantastic public observatory. The star party is our annual fundraiser to help offset costs of operating the observatory. It’s a gathering of amateurs from around the area for a weekend of imaging and observing. It’s an overnight, 3 night event. You’re more than welcome to join us on the 11th but just keep in mind this event is a little different than the normal public night.

Power for any and all astronomical equipment is available at no charge. There is a nice beach, walking trails, decent restrooms (sorry, no showers other than the outdoor beach shower), playgrounds and plenty of room for tents and RV’s. If you don’t like to camp, there are hotels available within 5-15 miles in Lansing and Charlotte.

While Fox Park doesn’t offer the pristine skies of northern Michigan, the skies are still more than dark enough for serious observing and imaging. Limiting Magnitude at Zenith is approx 5.5 to 5.7. The location is close to Interstate’s 69 and 96 so it is easily accessible for all the major cities of southern Michigan and beyond. The main purpose of the event is to give all of us obsessed astrophotographers and observers a long weekend to hang out and observe/image our night skies while at the same time helping a great facility continue to introduce our great hobby of amateur astronomy to hundreds of new people every year. Bring your camping gear and equipment or take a peek through the observatory’s numerous telescopes.

There is absolutely no white lights allowed after dark as this is an amateur observing event and typical star party rules are enforced. All of the volunteers should be there that day observing and/or Imaging so there will be more than adequate assistance if you have any questions.

Just a late reminder that there is still an opportunity to register at the door for the Mid-Michigan Photography Club Lightroom Workshop, this Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. This will be an interactive workshop to help members to use Lightroom to improve their images. John Stine will lead the workshop at First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Registration costs will be $20 for MMPC members and $40 for non-members. Attendance will be limited to the first 30 registrants.

Lightroom Workshop

Based on the Facebook survey of MMPC members and member interest in Adobe Lightroom, The Mid Michigan Photography Club is pleased to sponsor an interactive workshop to help members to use Lightroom to improve their images. John Stine will lead the workshop on Saturday, June 23, 2018 the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Registration costs will be $20 for MMPC members and $40 for non-members. A registration opportunity will be available at the June MMPC meeting on Wednesday June 6. The registration form for the event is available at Lightroom Registration Form  and can be mailed with payment to 10727 Keefer Hwy, Portland, MI 48875 or the registration form can be submitted at the June MMPC meeting. Attendance will be limited to the first 30 registrants.

Big Cookie

Big Cookie images are in the gallery at http://mmphotoclub.net/competitionbig-cookie/. The theme for the next Big Cookie competition in June 2018, is Building(s).

June Meeting

The June meeting of the Mid-Michigan Photography Club is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI.

• The Big Cookie quarterly competition will be held;
• John Stine will give a preview of his Lightroom presentation to be held on June 23; and
• Greg Baran will present a Pic and Share.

MMPC Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. A reminder that the May theme is Symmetrical. A gallery of the photos is on the web site at http://mmphotoclub.net/monthly-challenge/. 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. Note that the rules for the reward drawing have changed. To encourage participation and to not penalize a member that was unable to post in a given month, each member that posts in a month will receive a ticket in the gift card drawing. A member that posts in all 12 months will have 12 tickets in the drawing. Upcoming themes for the photo challenge are:

• May – Symmetrical
• June – Shadows
• July – Fairs and Festivals
• August – Stairs and Steps

Gallery Show Planning

The annual MMPC Gallery Show will be held again at the Riverview Church – Holt Venue. The dates will be November 17, 2018 – January 27, 2019. All MMPC members are encouraged to enter. The pricing to enter will be $10 for up to two images.

Fall Field Trip Planning

MMPC is planning an Upper Peninsula Waterfalls Weekend during the weekend of October 12, 2018. A trip to the Big Sable Lighthouse is being planned for November, 2018.

may Meeting

A big thanks to Greg Smith for his talk on birding at the April MMPC meeting. Greg’s photos are at https://www.flickr.com/photos/28582037@N05. As a follow-up, MMPC is planning field trips to photograph birds:

• Maple River State Game Area
• Meet at Unit A Parking
  • (see http://mmphotoclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/MR-SGA.pdf)
• Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. and
• Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

Lightroom Workshop

Based on the Facebook survey of MMPC members and member interest in Adobe Lightroom, The Mid Michigan Photography Club is pleased to sponsor an interactive workshop to help members to use Lightroom to improve their images. John Stine will lead the workshop on Saturday, June 23, 2018 the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Registration costs will be $20 for MMPC members and $40 for non-members. A registration opportunity will be available at the June MMPC meeting on Wednesday June 6. Online registration will be announced at http://mmphotoclub.net.

Gallery Show Planning

The annual MMPC Gallery Show will be held again at the Riverview Church – Holt Venue. The dates will be November 17, 2018 – January 27, 2019. All MMPC members are encouraged to enter. The pricing to enter will be $10 for up to two images.

Fall Field Trip Planning

MMPC is planning an Upper Peninsula Waterfalls Weekend during the weekend of October 12, 2018. A trip to the Big Sable Lighthouse is being planned for November, 2018.

Big Cookie

Big Cookie images are in the gallery at http://mmphotoclub.net/competitionbig-cookie/. The theme for the next Big Cookie competition in June 2018, is Building(s).

MMPC Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. A reminder that the May theme is Symmetrical. A gallery of the photos is on the web site at http://mmphotoclub.net/monthly-challenge/. 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. Note that the rules for the reward drawing have changed. To encourage participation and to not penalize a member that was unable to post in a given month, each member that posts in a month will receive a ticket in the gift card drawing. A member that posts in all 12 months will have 12 tickets in the drawing. Upcoming themes for the photo challenge are:

• May – Symmetrical
• June – Shadows
• July – Fairs and Festivals
• August – Stairs and Steps

June Meeting

The June meeting of the Mid-Michigan Photography Club is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI.

• The Big Cookie quarterly competition will be held;
• John Stine will give a preview of his Lightroom presentation to be held on June 23; and
• Greg Baran will present a Pic and Share.

May Meeting

The May meeting of the Mid-Michigan Photography Club is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI. Don’t miss our meeting with special Guest Speaker Greg Smith. Greg is always a feast of information for those who love trekking and tracking our fine Michigan feathered friends. If you don’t love birding, you might change your mind after seeing Greg.

Field Trip

A big thanks to Jim Leary for his talk on macro photography at the April MMPC meeting. The notes from Jim’s talk are at http://mmphotoclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NOTES-FOR-MACRO-WORKSHOP.pdf. As a follow-up, MMPC is planning a field trip to photograph wildflowers:

• Harris Nature Center
• 3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI (Note construction on Jolly Road)
• Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

MMPC Photo Challenge

Thanks to all who have contributed to the MMPC Photo Challenge. A reminder that the April theme is Reflections. The May theme will be Symmetrical. Galleries of the photos are on the web site at http://mmphotoclub.net/monthly-challenge/. The March photos will be added at the end of the month. 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.

Big Cookie

The June Big Cookie theme will be Buildings.