Ann Posiviata

The view at the top is breathtaking. The sky is filled with the colors of sunrise for miles. A picture-perfect moment! Now, if only I could just get past the line-up of photographers who also rose before the rooster’s crow to find that pristine spot. Our great land is truly a sight to behold, and there are many locations on everyone’s bucket list. We all seem to get there at the same time any time of day or night. Our photography trips may be as solo scavengers or in an organized workshop to any size in between. Our travels take us to national parks, public cities and the rural countryside. As photographers, we are reminded we must represent ourselves with dignity and integrity; we must resect nature, the subjects we photgraph, other photographers and the community. Be mindful of public and private property. What is your photographer’s footprint? Recommended reading, “The Need for Photo Ambassadors” by Tim Grey, published in Pixology, The Magazine for Photographers, in July of 2015.

Meetings: First club meeting will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Club competition will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Both start at 6:30 p.m. in the Navajo Room.

ACCC: Spring Round Up is soon upon us. The Arizona Camera Club Council will be holding their coveted event on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The Trilogy & Westbrook Village Camera Clubs will be hosting the event with this year’s Rotating Category being Reflections. Jack Reznicki is the featured speaker with special guest Paul Markow. More information can be found at arizonacameraclubcouncil.org or contact ACCC Club Representative Lynn Thompson for more details and print drop-off deadline.

PSA: John Livoti is Director of SW Area Membership and AZ State Membership. If you are interest in becoming a member, please contact John with your questions and applications.

The Sun Lakes Camera Club (SLCC) meets the first and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club from October through April. During the summer, the club meets the first Thursday of each month in the Ceramics Room of the Cottonwood Country Club. For more information about the SLCC and its activities, call SLCC President Burt Williams at 602-354-0266, Vice President Jan Ballard at 602-621-3344 or past President John Livoti at 480-895-6880 or visit our website at sunlakescameraclub.com.