Expert bird photographers, Steve and Elena Cirone are offering a free Pelican Outing this Sunday, January 15th, 2017 in La Jolla from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Besides pelicans, you’ll probably be able to photograph cormorants, gulls and sea lions too. Steve says that he can’t guarantee the birds will be there because of all the tourists who may scare them away.
Location
Meet at the Cave Store located at 1325 Coast Blvd., La Jolla CA 92037.
Equipment, Settings and Technique
Any camera equipment will work, but a 70-300mm or 100-400mm is ideal.
Steve uses high speed (continuous drive), center point focus only, AI continuous servo. He recommends manual exposure, f/5.6, ISO around 800 or higher and a shutter of at least 1/2000.
He advises taking test shots of the perched birds to get the exact exposure set manually and lock it in. The reason for this is if you use anything other than manual exposure, the birds will be overexposed as they fly near the dark water or underexposed when the sky is the background. You probably will not have time to use exposure compensation.
Position yourself so your shadow points towards but not on the bird. That way it is evenly illuminated. Be careful on exposure as even though pelicans appear to be gray, they expose almost as bright as pure white.
Come help clean up the Photo Arts Building that is home to the Poly Photo Club. Only by keeping this historic building clean do we get to continue to enjoy it’s benefits.
The cleaning crew will all go out afterwards for a delicious lunch and to enjoy each other’s company.
Join us at the opening reception of Expression Through Abstraction
featuring artists Beverly Brock and Gladys Jimenez
Expression through Abstraction is an art exhibit expressing movement, energy, and emotion without using a paint brush.
Meet and greet the artists featured in the La Jolla Lifestyle Magazine Artists to Watch 2019. Bring a friend and enjoy light refreshments.
Date And Time: Sat, March 2, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Location: La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92037
Come help clean up the Photo Arts Building that is home to the Poly Photo Club. Only by keeping this historic building clean do we get to continue to enjoy its benefits. We need to make the building sparkle for the Interclub Annual Awards on April 27, 2019.
I know this is last minute, but I was hoping by being later that I would be able to catch a few of the members that have not had a chance to do this task for the use of the building.
“A Shot in the Park”
May 3 to August 30, 2019
A Juried Photography Exhibition
Highlighting California State Parks
California State Parks Office Gallery
Liberty Station, Barracks 26
2797 Truxtun Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Gallery open M-F 8am to 5pm, closed State Holidays
We are excited to officially announce the opening of our Second Annual “A Shot in the Park” photography exhibition highlighting our diverse California State Park system! The show opens during the May Friday Night Liberty (May 3, 5-8pm) at the California State Parks office and gallery in Liberty Station (2797 Truxtun Road) and will run through the end of August (M-F 8am-5pm, closed State Holidays).
During the opening reception, the “Best in Show” will be unveiled and People’s Choice voting will be open.
“A Shot in the Park” is presented in partnership by California State Parks and the Southern California Association of Camera Clubs. Prizes have been generously donated by Nelson Photo, George’s Camera, and MK Envision Gallery.
We hope to see you at the opening!
“A Shot in the Park” Committee
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