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SUMMARY:No Critique Session for July and August
DESCRIPTION:Critique sessions will begin again in September
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/no-critique-session-for-july-and-august/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240727T120000
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SUMMARY:July 2024 outing
DESCRIPTION:Our July outing will be to the always spectacular Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow.\n\nDate: JULY —27th –  12 noon to 4 pm (rain date on July 28th)\n\nI’ve been to this Powwow prior to Covid\, and it is a memorable event\, with highly acclaimed dancers\, drummers\, and singers\, all vying for prize money. You’ll get to see representatives from most of North America’s First Nations cultural groups\, in their finest regalia. Expect a very active and truly colourful event… and loud too!\n\nThere is seating\, but the Powwow starts at 10 am\, so expect that most of that seating will be taken\, you may be lucky and find seating\, but really it is far better to wander about and try to get as close to the front as you can. Be warned\, getting to the front\, in front of the seating will get you yelled at. \n\nHere is the only link that I can find for this year’s event. Read the website carefully\, there are house rules.\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/GrandRiverPowwow/ \n— this is the 2024 link\n\nGrand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow\n— this is a 2023 link\n\nCost: $15 per person\, there is no mention of a senior’s rate.\n\nMap is here:\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Ohsweken+Speedway/@43.082794\,-80.111992\,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x882c5fda8d235867:0x63a790cc65a061fa!8m2!3d43.0827941!4d-80.1119918!16zL20vMDVna3Fo?hl=en&entry=ttu\n\n\nGear:  You are probably going to need a medium to long lens here (100-400mm or 70-200 mm). The dance area is roped off\, so you’ll not get very close to the action. Bring hats and sunscreen as this is an outdoor event. \n\nIt’s about a 1.5 hr drive each way. BTW: Exceptional gas prices in the area at the First Nations gas stations.\n\nPlease respond if you are going to attend.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/july-2024-outing/
CATEGORIES:GPG Photo Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T123000
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UID:2882-1719050400-1719059400@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:June 2024 Outing — Urquhart Butterfly Garden
DESCRIPTION:For our June outing\, we will be going to the Urquhart Butterfly Garden \nhttps://urquhartbutterfly.com/ \nThe Garden is open dawn to dusk\, 7 days per week. Admission and Parking are Free. \nDate/Time: Saturday June 22 at 10am. Rain date will be Sunday June 23 at 2pm. \nThere is an auto link on the GPG Event Calendar that you can utilize to automatically add this to your personal calendar. \nLocation: Here is a map.\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Urquhart+Butterfly+Garden\,+Waterdown\,+ON+L0R+2H9/@43.266386\,-79.9428883\,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x882c8498b51f9b79:0xf0fdc6cc7945f74b!8m2!3d43.266386!4d-79.9428883!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4l2hpp?entry=ttu \nWhile at this outdoor wildflower garden\, there will be ample opportunities to capture flowers\, insects\, birds\, maybe some landscapes\, ICMs\, and whatever else captures your imagination. The garden is also very close to Cootes Paradise Sanctuary and the RBG\, and enough water to get the BP of our birders up a notch. This is an outdoor event\, so fingers crossed that the weather holds. \nPlease respond if you are interested\, that way we have an idea of how many to expect.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/june-2024-outing-urquhart-butterfly-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
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SUMMARY:May outing — St Jacob's Market May 18\, 8 - 11 am
DESCRIPTION:Following a disastrous April where we had both our outing and Rain date rained out\, we are plugging ahead. Our outing for May will be at the St. Jacob’s Market at 8 a.m. on Saturday May 18. This could be changed to May 25 if we get rained out yet again. We will meet in the parking area\, outside the Minto Woodcraft shop which is at the western end of the out-building\, as noted on the map. Plan on wrapping up around 11 am\, but anyone who wants to is welcome to stay and keep on shooting. Also plan on going as a group\, for coffee or lunch after. Location to be decided. \nDATE: May 18 Rain date: May 25 (waiting for weather report) email to follow. \nCOST: None \nMap is here: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Minto+Woodcraft/@43.5115368\,-80.5547663\,885m/data=!3m2!1e3!5s0x882bf179e806d6af:0xe2dd1c8e57ce2d0f!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x882bf179e806d471:0x8591dde29c821a93!2sSt.+Jacobs+Farmers’+Market!8m2!3d43.510908!4d-80.5550154!16s%2Fm%2F0w_3c46!3m5!1s0x882bf1c393ea35f3:0xd7bc7debc8cb13e7!8m2!3d43.5121713!4d-80.5560771!16s%2Fg%2F11vjz10xxj?entry=ttu \n Plan on exercising your creative juices\, with themes such as people\, details\, abstracts\, close-up\, macro\, light & shadow\, textures\,whatever catches your eye.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/may-outing-st-jacobs-market-may-18-8-11-am/
CATEGORIES:GPG Photo Outing,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T210000
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UID:2418-1715799600-1715806800@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:May 15\, 2024 Arni Stinnissen
DESCRIPTION:From a very young age\, Arni has had great admiration and respect for the great outdoors.   Since his retirement a few years ago\, he has been able to spend the time to improve his photographic skills in the field and in the digital darkroom.  As an award winning wildlife photographer\, naturalist and conservationist\, he is proud to have had his images published in conservation-themed\, international journals including the prestigious Birdlife Australia\, Wild Seed Project in Maine\, National Audubon Society and Canadian Geographic. Arni and his spouse Dianne moved to the Bruce Peninsula permanently in 2018. \nHis goal is to tell Nature’s story by capturing unique one-of-a-kind images that will resonate with the viewer\, stir the soul\, invoke an emotion or perhaps stimulate a memory.  The final compositions capture a fleeting moment\, one that portrays the beauty\, simplicity and fragility of nature. \nDescription – My presentation will focus on the complexities of bird photography and night sky photography focusing on valuable tips on gear\, skills and composition.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/may-15-2024/
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T113000
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UID:2728-1714208400-1714217400@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:April 2024 Outing
DESCRIPTION:Once again we will be visiting the Arboretum for a spring walk-about.\nIf the weather continues on the mild side\, we may have wildflowers\, birds\, buds on bushes\, maybe even some puddles for great reflections. \nWhen: Saturday April 27 — 9 am to 11:30 am. Rain or shine.\nReally bad weather date May 4 — 9 am to 11:30 am. \nWhere: Arboretum\, meet at the Hales-McKay Shelter. Map is here: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Hales-McKay+Shelter/@43.541393\,-80.2145947\,281m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x882b9b3c037d402f:0x366575271a770317!2sThe+Arboretum\,+200+Arboretum+Rd\,+Guelph\,+ON+N1G+2W1!3b1!8m2!3d43.5399138!4d-80.2167942!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3hp6lh!3m5!1s0x882b9b3b9d57429f:0xbf3e55a4a874d3f3!8m2!3d43.5413521!4d-80.2145847!16s%2Fg%2F11s_zq7byj?entry=ttu \nGear: Camera\, medium to mid telephoto. The birders among us may want to tote something heavier. It may be muddy\, so good boots are in order.  \nHope to see you there.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/april-2024-outing/
CATEGORIES:Events,GPG Photo Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
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UID:2734-1713380400-1713389400@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:April 17th Monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our regular April Meeting (April 17th) will feature our entries into the 2023 – 2024 O3C Open Challenge.  Thirteen of our members are currently signed up for this adventure\,  but there is indeed room for more!  Coffee\, goodies and a chance to socialize will be interspersed with the presentation of images and discussion around the subjects.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/april-17th-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
CREATED:20240222T043400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T043400Z
UID:2743-1712862000-1712872800@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:Close focus and macro workshop
DESCRIPTION:You’ve asked\, we’re about to deliver. \nOn April 11 — 7-10pm\, we will be doing An Introduction to Close-focus & Macro Workshop\, based on using your everyday carry\, with an introduction to more specialized gear. The zoom event will be followed by a practical hands-on outing shortly after\, at a date yet to be determined. \nThere will be a $20 charge\, payable to the Guelph Photographers Guild\, that covers the Zoom meeting\, notes on the presentation\, as well as the practical outing. \nIf you are interested in this workshop\, you will need to pre-register and pay via e-transfer to the GPG email: \nguelphphotoguild@gmail.com\nRe: Close-focus & Macro workshop. \nA digital version of the presentation notes will be sent to all members who have pre-registered and paid the above fee\, prior to the Zoom event. It would be a good idea to go through those notes and make a list of any questions that you might want to ask at the Zoom meeting. Since we only have a 3-hour window for the Zoom session\, please try to keep questions as concise as possible.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/close-focus-and-macro-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events,Upcoming presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240323T130000
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UID:2766-1711188000-1711198800@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:March 2024 Outing
DESCRIPTION:Greetings Guelph Photographers!\n \nFor this month’s outing\, we are going to Paris… Ontario that is!!  \nWhen: Saturday March 23\nWhere: Meet at Penman’s Dam Park at 10AM – Google Maps link here: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Penman’s+Dam+Park/@43.1964146\,-80.3840206\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882c6d6d81e1799b:0x607f471d581dd13f!8m2!3d43.1964107!4d-80.3814457!16s%2Fg%2F11g0hmy38f?authuser=0&entry=ttu\n \n \nThere are a number of interesting vantage points to check out\, and a few local events going on\, so hopefully there is something here for everyone;\n \nWe’ll start at the river/dam/bridge vantage point.  There is also…\n– The classic view of the downtown from the William St. Bridge\n– A wide array of vintage buildings/architecture through downtown and surrounding.\n– Additionally\, there are a few happenings at the local fairgrounds. (NOTE: not necessarily within walking distance from downtown)\n \nTo tie it all up\, Gord highly recommends a lunch break (and used-book-browsing\, if you’re into that) at the Dog-Eared Cafe. Depending on interest\, we may try to reserve a table or two.\n \nPARKING – in addition to the Penman Dam meeting point\, here is a map of other public parking spots around downtown Paris.\n\n \nPlease  let Andrew &/or Gord know if you will be attending\, so we have an idea of overall numbers\, never mind knowing who to wait for at the rendezvous point before we set forth.\n \nHope to see you there!\n \nAndrew\n 
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/march-2024-outing/
CATEGORIES:GPG Photo Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
CREATED:20240213T152824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T152824Z
UID:2732-1710961200-1710970200@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:March 20th – Monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our regular March meeting (March 20th) will be a Members’ Night\, where those enthusiastic individuals among our jaunty group will share their journey\, passion\, intrigue\, insights and tips into the realms of photography.  We urge those members who are interested in offering a brief dialogue about their photographic interests to inform John ASAP.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/march-20th-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
CREATED:20230808T022049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T022049Z
UID:2416-1708542000-1708549200@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:Terry McDonald: Creating Compelling Landscapes — Feb. 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Terry McDonald is an artist\, author\, and educator\, working in fine art landscape and nature photography. He approaches photography as both an art and a craft: a solid grounding in technique frees him to explore a variety of visual styles.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/terry-mcdonald-creating-compelling-landscapes-feb-21-2024/
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
CREATED:20240129T011813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T011813Z
UID:2722-1708160400-1708167600@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:GPG February 2024 Outing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday February 17th – 9-11am\nThe Hammond Museum of Radio\n595 Southgate Dr\, Guelph\, ON N1G 3W6 \nCost: No charge \nThis will be on a first come\, first served basis\, only 15 people are allowed in. All slots are now filled\, but if you are still thinking of coming\, let me know and I’ll add you to the waiting list in case anyone drops out.\nThis is an indoor event\, so no need to worry about the weather unless we have a five-star blizzard or something. \n\nGear: You will need fast lenses as this is a museum (no windows). A short telephoto in the 70-200 range would be perfect. We will be fairly close to the museum pieces\, so no need for long telephoto\, or ultra wide lenses. Bear in mind that it’s a fairly tight space\, so I would not bring a tripod\, a monopod might be ok though. We will need to be extremely careful – everything is old\, breakable\, expensive\, and irreplaceable. If you break it\, you will be responsible.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/gpg-february-2024-outing/
CATEGORIES:Events,GPG Photo Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
CREATED:20240106T031343Z
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SUMMARY:GPG January 2024 outing
DESCRIPTION:Our first outing for 2024. Mark you calendars:  \nSaturday\, January 20th 9 am till noon. \nThe plan is to go to Thak Ironworks in Floradale\, an authentic old-world forge\, to see a demonstration of hot iron being pounded into something decorative\, or maybe a sharp-edged pointed thingy. We will get a two hour demonstration (pictures allowed – see below)\, and then have about an hour to wander about at the forge\, shooting whatever catches our eye.  \nCost will be $20 per person which we’ll do in cash please. You can either pay me before or at the event. I’ll keep a list of those interested\, so as to get an idea of numbers. Please respond by email. We will need a minimum of 10\, but there is room for more\, with tiered seating in the studio. \nDo not wear your Sunday best\, This is a working forge and it’s very messy\, and can be noisy too. \nAfterwards\, there is a reservoir within walking distance  (image #3) that usually has a number of birds\, as well as a coffee/pastry restaurant\, all within a short walk or a 3 minute drive. See images below: \nhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/pixl_by_pixl/49225713912/in/datetaken/ \nhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/pixl_by_pixl/32683656927/in/datetaken/ \nhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/pixl_by_pixl/47626296971/in/datetaken/ \nMap is here:\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.5448048\,-80.2481666/thak+Ironworks+map/@43.5920019\,-80.5691453\,12.11z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x882be93207358899:0xa97f5fcd5e246caf!2m2!1d-80.5802084!2d43.6357832?entry=ttu\nWeather does not matter as we will be indoors. \nGear: A short telephoto in the 24-70 or 70-200mm range and a tripod or monopod. The studio is fairly dark\, so a faster lens would be ideal\, you’ll be shooting at higher ISOs. \nPlease email me at the GPG address if you are interested.\nCheers and we hope to see you then.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/gpg-january-2024-outing/
CATEGORIES:Events,GPG Photo Outing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T120605
CREATED:20230808T021714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T021825Z
UID:2413-1705518000-1705525200@guelphphotographersguild.com
SUMMARY:Daniel Geleyn: Photojournalism — Jan. 17\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Daniel will talk about photojournalism in general\, including a bit of history\, some famous photojournalists and especially some impactful photos.
URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/daniel-geleyn-photojournalism-jan-17-2024/
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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