Theme: Water in all its forms (liquid, ice, snow, steam, mist, clouds, rain, fog, reflections, etc.) 

Judge:  Roz Kleffman

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We will be staying at The Mingo Lodge and Saloon located right outside of Mingo on route 219. Mingo is located northeast of the Cass Railroad which is only 15 minutes away.  This is a very rural part of West Virginia and if we get lucky it will be a peak foliage weekend.  For more information and pictures of the lodge please go to The Mingo Saloon and Lodge.  It is a 20 room wooden lodge with a restaurant and saloon with live music on Saturday nights.  The rates include a FULL continental breakfast with many items to choose from.  They will also make you a box lunch to take with you on your adventures in Mingo County. The number to call for reservations at the lodge is 304-339-6917.

 MPA Maryland Master with Les Picker

This is the second in the new MPA webinar series, Maryland Masters, with Les Picker. The theme of the recorded interview is “From Capture to Print,” emphasizing the importance of the physical print in photography. It will end with a live Q&A session, giving the audience an opportunity to submit questions. All BCC members will receive an email with more detailed information, along with the link to the webinar, which will begin at 7 pm.

Thursday, November 2

 Theme: General

Judges: E. Farrell Maddox and Jim Kuhlman

Theme: Trees and parts of trees (branches, leaves, trunks etc.)

Judge: Janet Little Jeffers

Thursday, January 4

Description: A compelling photograph is more than visual. It's visceral. We don't only see it, we feel it. It's more than just focusing our lenses; it's also focusing the attention of those who will experience our photographs. Great gear helps, but what about the other tools? What about juxtaposition and mystery, story, mood, depth, and energy? What about the power of a great moment? And when it comes to gear, is it enough that we have all the tools, like great optics, or should we be developing a sensitivity to the unique ways in which different focal lengths amplify the feeling of a scene when used well?

The Heart of the Photograph is an inspiring presentation about these very ideas, and it will change the way you make your photographs and reignite the spark if it has cooled off.

Biography: Photographer and best-selling author David duChemin has taught this amazing craft on all seven continents, and has appeared on stages for companies like Amazon and Apple to teach the human side of this craft. With over 35 years of experience making photographs, his calling is to help photographers make photographs that are more than just sharp and well-exposed. David teaches how to make photographs that light a spark in people, that communicate clearly, that captivate imaginations and grab the attention and hearts of the people who will see them. As an international workshop leader and author of best-selling books like Within The Frame and The Soul of the Camera (both published in over a dozen languages), he’s taught students this incredible craft on all seven continents. 

David's lecture will inspire you to go deeper with your craft and find greater joy — and freedom! — in the exploration of your vision.

 Activity Night at the Church