Well, the thermometer has been turned up here in Arizona with some record temperatures. I certainly opened my windows and doors early this year. My trusty camera by my side, the wildflowers were calling along with some gorgeous starry skies. Be sure to put on your calendar a trip north to Flagstaff and catch a…
Wildflowers are blooming. With the rain last year, the predictions for a wonderful year of flowers is upon us. Let’s leap into spring a little early with or without our trusty groundhog to lead the way. Local areas not too far can be found if you head east towards the Superstition Mountains or west towards…
Happy New Year 2016 Sun Lakes Photographers! Here’s wishing each new picture-taker a year filled with fun times and great imagery. A great way to start is to join the Sun Lakes Camera Club at the Lake Havasu Balloon Festival the weekend of January 15. Spend two nights and days capturing hot-air balloons filling the…
The end of year brings with it plenty of holiday chaos with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all within weeks of each other. This festive time keeps a photographer busy with opportunities to capture treasured moments and funny antics. Before delving into the whirlwind of activities and busy schedules, the Sun Lakes Camera Club took some…
Ann Posiviata One of the great things about photography is getting together with other photographers and going on a photowalk. This is what a group of Sun Lakes Camera Club members did on October 3 for a few hours at the annual Scott Kelby Photowalk held in Tempe, Arizona. Along with other Arizonan photographers and…
Something about autumn provides that good feeling of memories. Hikes in the fall offer a warm auburn color palette along with fun festivities associated with the season such as a hay bale ride, pumpkin carving contests and having fun raking leaves. Our recent visit to the Sanderson Ford Museum brought back the nostalgic feel of…
Camera Club begins new season in October Calling all photograph enthusiasts, photographers and lovers of all things photographic. The Sun Lakes Camera Club is about to start its new year this October. Come join in the adventure that is yours to create. Learn about taking great photos on your travel escapades. Whether it is down…
Arizonans have settled into the depths of the summer heat. We barely notice the difference between 115 and 110 degree temperatures. So what does one do while the sun beats down on us? We travel. We enjoy the many lakes, such as Mormon Lake or Roosevelt Lake. We explore the caverns of Arizona. We hike…
Ann Posiviata It’s official! The Arizona summer heat has arrived in full force. Those double digit days are now a distant memory only to be longed for as each day passes. We are encouraged with each forecast of a dust storm or monsoon to activate our creative juices as photographers. Storm chasing can be very…
Alas, another year of photographic camaraderie has ended. This signals the beginning of the summer hiatus to prepare for more adventures to share this coming fall. Kick starting the northern solstice of warmer weather was our End-of-Year Banquet. The event was filled with fine food, good cheer and fantastic photography. Judy Daidone’s tireless efforts pulled…