October 19, 2023
Sharon Watson will be presenting on bird behavior, bird photography, equipment and light. This will be an in-person meeting, we will not be using Zoom.
Sharon Watson will be presenting on bird behavior, bird photography, equipment and light. This will be an in-person meeting, we will not be using Zoom.
November 16, 2023
Kim Bromley, Professor of Painting and Drawing at NDSU, will be our presenter.
Kim Bromley, Professor of Painting and Drawing at NDSU, will be our presenter.
December 21, 2023
Holiday Get Together Meeting is cancelled due to the proximity to Christmas. We are working on planning an outing earlier in December. We will also have a picnic in June.
Holiday Get Together Meeting is cancelled due to the proximity to Christmas. We are working on planning an outing earlier in December. We will also have a picnic in June.
January 18, 2024
If you are someone who has and uses Photoshop but are not comfortable with it, this presentation is meant for you.
We will provide you something to create that is interesting and fun. It will get you comfortable with the layer system in photoshop, and give you a way to use some of your best photos in a composite. I will show how to put this together as well as showing some examples of what can be done. There will be time for questions as we go along.
Once you get some experience with this we can move on to editing your individual photos in the second installment in February.
Hope to see you on the 18th.
Bruce Bernstein
If you are someone who has and uses Photoshop but are not comfortable with it, this presentation is meant for you.
We will provide you something to create that is interesting and fun. It will get you comfortable with the layer system in photoshop, and give you a way to use some of your best photos in a composite. I will show how to put this together as well as showing some examples of what can be done. There will be time for questions as we go along.
Once you get some experience with this we can move on to editing your individual photos in the second installment in February.
Hope to see you on the 18th.
Bruce Bernstein
January 25. 2024
FMCC Annual Awards Banquet
FMCC Annual Awards Banquet
February 15, 2024
Bruce Bernstein - Post Processing, Meeting via Zoom only
1. I will take a few minutes to show how Elements should look. I do not have an installed copy of elements but I have found a video that should help you out.
2. Take care of a few loose ends that I did not get a chance to cover last month.
3. Main part of presentation will cover how to edit your photos to make them look better. ( Make them look the way YOU want them to look. )
4. Topics to cover are.
- Adjusting contrast
- Adjusting color
- How to straighten a photo
- How to get rid of keystone effect
- An introduction to masking ( very important to progressing in Photoshop )
- How, using a mask, to burn and dodge and replace a sky.
- Time during the presentation for questions
I’ve include the video below for those of you who are using Elements.
You need to be in expert mode in Elements to do what we are doing.
The video deals with expert mode in Elements. Hopefully it will help.
Thank You -- Bruce Bernstein
Top Ten Things You Should Know in Photoshop Elements Expert Mode for Beginners
Bruce Bernstein - Post Processing, Meeting via Zoom only
1. I will take a few minutes to show how Elements should look. I do not have an installed copy of elements but I have found a video that should help you out.
2. Take care of a few loose ends that I did not get a chance to cover last month.
3. Main part of presentation will cover how to edit your photos to make them look better. ( Make them look the way YOU want them to look. )
4. Topics to cover are.
- Adjusting contrast
- Adjusting color
- How to straighten a photo
- How to get rid of keystone effect
- An introduction to masking ( very important to progressing in Photoshop )
- How, using a mask, to burn and dodge and replace a sky.
- Time during the presentation for questions
I’ve include the video below for those of you who are using Elements.
You need to be in expert mode in Elements to do what we are doing.
The video deals with expert mode in Elements. Hopefully it will help.
Thank You -- Bruce Bernstein
Top Ten Things You Should Know in Photoshop Elements Expert Mode for Beginners
March 21, 2024
Bruce Danuser will be facilitating. It will be a hands-on demonstration with several topics:
Since this is hands on we will not be utilizing Zoom so hope to see you all on Thursday!
Bruce Danuser will be facilitating. It will be a hands-on demonstration with several topics:
- Basic camera review
- High-speed photography
- Nine tips to improve your game
Since this is hands on we will not be utilizing Zoom so hope to see you all on Thursday!
April 18, 2024
Business Meeting, Election of Officers and April Print Competition.
Business Meeting, Election of Officers and April Print Competition.
May 16, 2024 - Outing
We are going to try something a little different this time around. There are several things going on in far south Fargo that we think would be fun for the group. So check out one, two or all the things :)
Last but not least - we live in the Orchard Glen area so all are invited to stop at our house and park and then we can meet back up here after you are done at the car show or traipsing through the woods. We'll have some treats, chips, water and coffee. If you want another beverage, feel free to bring your own. Please also bring a chair, we have some but not enough as I'm hoping for a big crowd :)
If you aren't starting at our house, why don't you message the club so I can let you know who else is in the area that you are heading for.
We are going to try something a little different this time around. There are several things going on in far south Fargo that we think would be fun for the group. So check out one, two or all the things :)
- Fix it Forward car show 6:00 to 9:00pm
- 6219 53rd Ave S, Fargo, ND, United States, North Dakota (fyi the 52nd Ave S bridge over the Sheyenne River is closed so if you are coming from the west you will need to use another route, let me know if you have questions)
- https://www.facebook.com/events/1430677441151685/
- - Car Show - prizes for top cars.
- Free food, beverages, and popcorn.
- Music.
- Fun games for the kids!
- First Responders from area Police, Fire and Rescue.
- Silent auction fundraiser for Fix It Forward Ministry.
- Stage presentation for Fix It Forward Ministry.
- Forest River, Orchard Glen and Heritage Hills Park - Apple trees should be in bloom but if that is too busy for you, there are trails through the woods in Forest River and Heritage Hills. If you have the eBird app, check it out to see what birds have been recently sighted in the area
- Orchard Glen Park - check out the link for more information and the bloom tracker https://www.fargoparks.com/parks-and-facilities/orchard-glen-park
- Forest River Park - 500 Forest River DriveForest River Park is a heavily wooded area that has all types of trails. The trails wind through vegetation, giving you a chance to see wildlife in a natural setting. A project of the Urban Woods & Prairie Initiative with Audubon Dakota, Forest River provides plenty of opportunities to see birds and other wildlife in a natural setting along the banks of the Red River.
- Heritage Hills Park - 801 88th Ave SHeritage Hills is classified as one of Fargo's nature parks and is a beautiful area filled with nature trails, ski trails and some paved trails. A project of the Urban Woods & Prairie Initiative with Audubon Dakota, Heritage Hills provides plenty of opportunities to see birds and other wildlife in a natural setting along the banks of the Red River.
Last but not least - we live in the Orchard Glen area so all are invited to stop at our house and park and then we can meet back up here after you are done at the car show or traipsing through the woods. We'll have some treats, chips, water and coffee. If you want another beverage, feel free to bring your own. Please also bring a chair, we have some but not enough as I'm hoping for a big crowd :)
If you aren't starting at our house, why don't you message the club so I can let you know who else is in the area that you are heading for.
Education topics are subject to change. If you have an idea for an education night, please contact one of the officers.