As I sit here writing this monthly message for March, looking out the window of my home onto about a foot of freshly fallen snow, I wonder if spring will ever arrive. The first day of spring still seems like a long way off and I’m thinking maybe I should have spent more time in
February 2014 – Presidents Message from Mike Whalen This winter has been colder and snowier than most and I hope many of you have been able to take advantage of the pretty white landscapes, frozen waterfalls or frosty windows and icy plants. The DC monuments are particularly attractive in snow as are many statues, and
November President’s Message – Mike Whalen Remembering Bill Prosser Last month was a sad time for NVPS. We lost our friend and longtime member, Bill Prosser. Bill passed away unexpectedly on September 23 while travelling in China with his wife, Ann. Bill was very active in NVPS. He was a passionate, talented and
It brings us great sadness to inform you of the passing of longtime NVPS member, Bill Prosser. Bill passed away while on a photo tour in China with his wife, Ann. Bill was a wonderful photographer, active competitor and teacher who made many contributions to NVPS. He cared deeply about helping novice photographers and did
Each season certainly offers something unique for photographers and October may be the best month to get outside and photograph nature in the mid-Atlantic area. The obvious reason is the brilliant color palette of the fall leaves – nature’s grand finale before going to sleep for the winter. The mix of bright reds, oranges, yellows, greens and
President’s Message Greetings and welcome, NVPS members. I am excited about what our new board has in store for you this year. But first let me offer my sincere thanks to the numerous volunteers (both board and non-board members) who are the machinery that run NVPS and make our programs and activities really
The NVPS Board has kept dues at the same level: $45 for individual & $65 for family memberships. Dues may be paid by check [to ”NVPS”] or cash, given to Tami Stieger [Membership Chair- at first table inside the entrance] at NVPS meetings starting on 3 Sep. or mailed to Tom Brett at 4216 Wynnwood
Co-Vice Presidents of Competition Susan Phillips and Beth Morris welcome you all back to a new and exciting year of competition.! We have a new rule structure that can be found under Meetings/Competition/NVPS Rules of Competition. Please read these rules and decide what class you would like to compete. If you are undecided as to
Congratulations to all of this year’s competition winners! The End-Of-Year competition and banquet requires the work of many volunteers to make them happen. Co-Vp’s of Competition, Mike Kane and Mike Whalen wish to thank the following people for helping with the End-Of-Year festivities: Nikhil Bahl, for being our End-Of-Year judge Scott Musson, Jeff Hancock and
We’ll have a few field trip opportunities over the summer which will be published on the web site, but regular meetings will return on September 3rd, 2013. Looking for someplace to shoot? The summer offers several great photo opportunities such as Huntley Meadows, Meadowlark Gardens, Kenilworth Gardens and many more. Check out the local photo destinations page at http://oldsite.nvps.org/home/?page_id=140