BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Guelph Photographers Guild - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Guelph Photographers Guild REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/‎GPG-Close-focus-and-Macro-Presentation_Image.‎001.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240213T153151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T153151Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240427T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240213T030708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T030906Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20230808T022331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T193733Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Arni_S-for_Website-2-e1714937476401.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240502T015102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T015553Z UID:2839-1716019200-1716030000@guelphphotographersguild.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240606T150334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T165417Z 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240612T192615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T171600Z UID:2926-1722081600-1722096000@guelphphotographersguild.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/26160679458_d1c46cc79a_c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240828T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240718T124133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T124519Z UID:2959-1724871600-1724871600@guelphphotographersguild.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240910T201039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T201039Z UID:3033-1726686000-1726693200@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Sept Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Sept. 18\, 2024 — Don Johnston \nPLEASE NOTE: For this month only\, we will be meeting at Lakeside Church\, 7654 Conservation Rd. Guelph. \nDon Johnston is a Canadian professional outdoor and nature photographer based in Greater Sudbury\, Ontario. He has 35+ years experience. He has travelled extensively in Canada and the US. Travels have also taken him to Cuba\, South and Central America and Europe. \nhttps://guelphphotographersguild.com/2024/06/11/a-generalists-approach-to-photography/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/sept-monthly-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240910T201334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T174735Z UID:3035-1729105200-1729112400@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:October meeting: Ema Suvajac October 16\, 7pm DESCRIPTION:Exploring the “How” Behind the Lens – Ema Suvajac\nOctober 16\, 2024 \nJoin Ema as she takes you on a visual journey through her 15-year career as a professional photographer\, where she’ll share the stories and techniques behind some of her favourite photographs. \nhttps://guelphphotographersguild.com/2024/09/09/exploring-the-how-behind-the-lens-ema-suvajac/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/monthly-meeting-october-16-2024/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20241015T211028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T211125Z UID:3113-1729330200-1729337400@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:October Outing — 19 Oct\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:A reminder that our October outing is this Saturday 19th at 9:30 am.\nto: The Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology\n900 Woodward Ave\, Hamilton\, ON L8H 7N2 \nOur leader this month will be Andrew Toms URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/october-outing-19-oct-2024/ LOCATION:The Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology\, 900 Woodward Ave\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8H 7N2\, Canada CATEGORIES:GPG Photo Outing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240922T143418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T143418Z UID:3059-1730538000-1730651400@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:NAPA presents: David Akoubian — November 2 & 3\, 2024 - 9am to 4:30 pm DESCRIPTION:Backyard Bird Photography\nDavid will discuss his process for capturing birds in your very own backyard\, and setting up your own backyard studio to capture stunning bird images. \nLandscape Photography\nDavid will discuss and share how he combines his training as an illustrator with nature photography\, rules\,and how he often breaks them. \nMacro Photography\nOne of the hardest forms of photography\, but one of the most rewarding. David wi11 talk about using what you already have in your bag to capture beautiful and sharp macro images. \nNature Photography\nDavid shares stories\, tips and techniques including making the most of your time in nature\, plus gear and settings for maximum enjoyment of nature photogrophy. \nWorkshop: November 3\, 2024\, Morning and Afternoon sessions\nDavid will also lead two hands on macro workshops on November 3. These two workshops will have limited participants for maximum student/1nstructor interaction. Participants must attend Saturday as well to to be eligible to register for the workshop. \nSeminar Tickets: $60 includes lunch & refreshments.\nSeminar PLUS Sunday workshop: $80 (limited avability) \nWebsite is here:\nhttps://niagaraphoto.org/ \nSunday workshops is full – taking names for waiting list in case of cancellation – contact for wait list\nvstranaghan@niagaraphoto.org URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/napa-presents-david-akoubian-november-2-3-2024-9am-to-430-pm/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20241025T224101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T224253Z UID:3126-1731749400-1731758400@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:GPG November Outing DESCRIPTION:Where: Spring Mill Distillery\n43 Arthur Street South\nGuelph\, ON\nN1E 7K1  \nSaturday November 16 — 9:30am to 11:30 am. \nThis guided tour is $10 per person\, or $15 for tour & tasting (3 samples included per person)\, payable after the tour. The tour will take place before they open at noon\, so technically we’ll have till noon to shoot\, and it will be limited to our group only. (This latter point is still to be clarified). \nThey do offer at a cost\, small snacks such as beer nuts\, hummus & vegetables\, chips & salsa\, plate of pickles\, trail mix\, and charcuterie boards. They also have a retail store\, where you may purchase some of their products\, see sampling above. \nNOTE: Flash photography is NOT allowed.\nThey have not said no to tripods\, but from my experience there at Doors Open\, most of the Distillery presents very tight quarters\, so I think we should avoid tripods. Monopods should be fine. \nEquipment: A wide angle and/or a short tele-zoom lens should cover all your needs here. \nWe can do lunch after\, location to be determined. \nPlease respond if you intend to go or not\, so that we have an idea of numbers attending. \nLooking forward to seeing you there. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/gpg-november-outing-2/ LOCATION:Spring Mill Distillery\, 43 Arthur Street South\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N0B 1S0\, Canada CATEGORIES:GPG Photo Outing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/52938512981_586caf28d3_c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20240922T150857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T150857Z UID:3074-1732129200-1732138200@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:November meeting: Arjuna Somaskandan and Jacqui Jeruzalski — November 20 -7pm DESCRIPTION:Back at the Evergreen Centre again. \nArjuna and Jacqui discuss some of the advantages of visiting an area and photographing it repeatedly. They will demonstrate how anyone can work to improve their photography staying locally. \nhttps://guelphphotographersguild.com/2024/06/11/how-revisiting-an-area-can-improve-photography/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/november-meeting-arjuna-somaskandan-and-jacqui-jeruzalski-november-20-7pm/ CATEGORIES:Speakers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20241025T152301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T152718Z UID:3122-1733338800-1733347800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Our annual December Social — Dec 4th 7:00 pm DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual December Social\, which will be held on Wednesday Dec 4th 7:00 pm at the Evergreen Centre \nCoffee\, tea\, water\, goodies\, and the five category photographic challenges\, which are:\n1) Implied Movement (panning\, long exposure\, a horse caught in stop motion\, etc.);\n2) Artistic rendering (in camera or post); \n3) The Streets;  \n4) Negative Space; \n5) Dusk to Dawn inclusive (Sunset to Sunrise!!!!).  \n • One image per category per member only please! \n • Submitted images must have been taken between December 2nd 2023 and December 2nd 2024. \n • Images must be in .jpg format\, no watermarks. There should be nothing on the image or in the metadata that might identify you as maker. Images should be 2000 pixels on the long edge. Identify yourself in the filename using your initials please. Put the Title in the filename as well\, eg: Rear_End_of_Chickadee_in_Flight_JSG.jpg\n  \nEntries must be in by Monday\, December 2nd\, midnight.  \nPlease see John’s email of Oct 21\, 2024\, 9:50 PM\nsubject: December Social – The Challenge(s)\nfor upload links. \nCome out and socialize with your fellow members. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/our-annual-december-social-dec-4th-700-pm/ LOCATION:Evergreen Seniors Community Centre\, 683 Woolwich Street\,\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Social Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20241122T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202504Z UID:3222-1736967600-1736976600@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:January 2025 Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Time-lapse Photography — January 15\, 2025 \nDaniel Germinario – Nikon presentation \nShooting a time-lapse is different than just a single photo\, so we will cover some of the important things to consider when choosing a location and subject.  Since there is a technical aspect to selecting the correct settings\, we ensure that we cover all the major steps involved in choosing the resolution\, interval\, frame rate and the number of shots to take\, trying to make it all a relatively easy process.” \nhttps://guelphphotographersguild.com/2024/11/22/time-lapse-photography-january-15-2025/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/time-lapse-photography-january-15-2025/ CATEGORIES:Events,Speakers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250109T223853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T223853Z UID:3250-1737900000-1737910800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Our January 2025 Outing DESCRIPTION:January 2025 outing and info re: Banner \nTo kick off the year\, we will be shaking things up a bit for our first outing in 2025\, with a change in the day and time (for this month) and a twist in shooting for your best images.\nMark you calendars: \nWhat: Let’s Embrace Winter \nWhen: Sunday\, January 26th — 2 pm till 5pm… \nrain or shine\, snow or sleet.\nLess than great weather can produce images with an extra oomph! The worse the weather the better the images… he said… optmistically. 😉 \nWhere: Guelph Arboretum\, meet at the Hales-McKay Shelter parking lot. Map is here:\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/jSmMCZwcyWCeBkSe8 \nGear: \nCamera\, wide angle\, macro\, medium to mid telephoto. The birders among us may want to tote something longer and heavier. Winter boots\, gear\, and thermals are in order. \nThe twist: \nThis month the call is out for your two best images from the afternoon’s shoot.\nIMPORTANT: Only images from those who attend this month’s outing will be eligible for our website banner for February. \nJohn will forward details regarding submissions shortly. \nHope to see you there. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/our-january-2025-outing/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250109T223343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T223343Z UID:3246-1739091600-1739098800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:The Southern Ontario Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show DESCRIPTION:The Southern Ontario Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show and Sale will be held on Saturday\, February 8th from noon to 5 pm and on Sunday\, February 9th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Toronto Botanical Garden. \nAs in the past\, our Exhibition Area in the Floral Hall will be full of world-class tropical orchids and displays perfect for photographing. Once again\, we have set aside two hours on Sunday morning for 55 photographers and their equipment. The Photographers’ Only Session will be Sunday morning\, February 9th\, from 9 am to 11 am. This is the only time that unipods and tripods are permitted. Hand-held cameras are always welcomed. \nThe $20 tickets (plus processing fee) are now available online by clicking \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/photographers-only-session-uni-and-tripods-permitted-tickets-1067537095189 URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/the-southern-ontario-orchid-societys-annual-orchid-show/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20241122T202732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T202807Z UID:3226-1739991600-1740000600@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:February 2025 Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Why Black and White? — February 19\, 2025 \nCole Thompson \nIn about 75 minutes\, Cole Thompson will make the case that black and white is the perfect medium for any subject…except for one. Cole will show work from his various portfolios including: The Ghosts of Auschwitz-Birkenau\, Harbinger\, Ceiling Lamps\, Moai\, Sitting for Portrait\, The Lone Man\, Powerlines\, and others. \nhttps://guelphphotographersguild.com/2024/06/11/why-black-and-white/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/february-2025-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Evergreen Seniors Community Centre\, 683 Woolwich Street\,\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events,Speakers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250213T212847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T212931Z UID:3644-1740038400-1740070800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:2025 Spring Tundra Swan Migration DESCRIPTION:The Aylmer Wildlife Area is an annual favorite staging area for migrating Tundra Swans. These beautiful swans can be viewed annually during late-Feburary\, into mid March from the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area’s observation decks. The exact timing for this year has yet to be determined\, but keep an eye on this link for updates. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.elginstewardshipcouncil.com/news/tundra-swan-migration/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/2025-spring-tundra-swan-migration/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250307T034750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T034752Z UID:3805-1741341600-1741366800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Alice (go ask) DESCRIPTION:Alice in Bloomland\n\n\n\n\n\nThis one is complicated. It runs for the rest of March\, till the 30th. See the website (See Alice in Bloomland link below) for days\, pricing\, and timing\, but N.B.: tickets are timed in one hour slots. \n\n\n\nTumble down the rabbit hole into “Alice in Bloomland\,” a wondrous botanical experience at Royal Botanical Gardens where reality bends and blossoms into a world of curiosity for all ages! Inspired by the pages of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, this floral showcase weaves together the magic of horticulture\, the whimsy of floral design\, and the marvel of visual arts to create an enchanting indoor wonderland straight out of a dream. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/alice-go-ask/ LOCATION:Royal Botanical Gardens\, 680 Plains Road West\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7T 4H4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events,Events Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250302T002547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T003338Z UID:3783-1741341600-1741377600@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Motorama 2025 DESCRIPTION:Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tenth Annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo will take place March 7\, 8 & 9\, 2025 at The International Centre\, across from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. \n\n\n\nMotorama is a celebration of automotive and racing culture. It’s the largest show of its kind\, in Canada\, and continues a five-decade tradition of bringing car owners\, car clubs\, racing series\, tracks\, racing fans and auto enthusiasts together to kick-off Canada’s car show and racing seasons. In fact\, the 2025 show marks the 50th anniversary of the first Motion Custom Car Show\, at the same venue\, on the same weekend! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCheck the website for dates\, times\, and tickets. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/motorama-2025/ CATEGORIES:Events Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250302T003907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T003909Z UID:3794-1741428000-1741464000@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Motorama 2025 DESCRIPTION:Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo\n\n\n\nThe Tenth Annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo will take place March 7\, 8 & 9\, 2025 at The International Centre\, across from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. \n\n\n\nMotorama is a celebration of automotive and racing culture. It’s the largest show of its kind\, in Canada\, and continues a five-decade tradition of bringing car owners\, car clubs\, racing series\, tracks\, racing fans and auto enthusiasts together to kick-off Canada’s car show and racing seasons. In fact\, the 2025 show marks the 50th anniversary of the first Motion Custom Car Show\, at the same venue\, on the same weekend! \n\n\n\nCheck the website for dates\, times\, and tickets. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/motorama-2025-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250302T004334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T004336Z UID:3800-1741514400-1741539600@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Motorama 2025 DESCRIPTION:Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo\n\n\n\nThe Tenth Annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo will take place March 7\, 8 & 9\, 2025 at The International Centre\, across from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. \n\n\n\nMotorama is a celebration of automotive and racing culture. It’s the largest show of its kind\, in Canada\, and continues a five-decade tradition of bringing car owners\, car clubs\, racing series\, tracks\, racing fans and auto enthusiasts together to kick-off Canada’s car show and racing seasons. In fact\, the 2025 show marks the 50th anniversary of the first Motion Custom Car Show\, at the same venue\, on the same weekend! \n\n\n\nCheck the website for dates\, times\, and tickets. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/motorama-2025-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20241015T202322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T010226Z UID:3091-1742410800-1742419800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Himalayan Crossroads: Cultural Adventures in Tibet and Nepal : Ariel Estulin — 19 March\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Ariel Estulin is an award winning photographer and photo educator. Primarily interested in landscapes\, he travels the world seeking out beauty in those wild and remote places on earth that still remain untouched by civilization and where nature commands ultimate attention. \nhttps://guelphphotographersguild.com/2024/09/09/himalayan-crossroads-cultural-adventures-in-tibet-and-nepal/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/himalayan-crossroads-cultural-adventures-in-tibet-and-nepal-ariel-estulin-19-march-2025/ LOCATION:Evergreen Seniors Community Centre\, 683 Woolwich Street\,\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Speakers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20241122T203221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T010058Z UID:3228-1742410800-1742419800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:March 2025 Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Himalayan Crossroads: Cultural Adventures in Tibet and Nepal — March 19 2025\n\nAriel Estulin\n\nAriel Estulin is an award winning photographer and photo educator. Primarily interested in landscapes\, he travels the world seeking out beauty in those wild and remote places on earth that still remain untouched by civilization and where nature commands ultimate attention.\n\nhttps://guelphphotographersguild.com/2024/09/09/himalayan-crossroads-cultural-adventures-in-tibet-and-nepal/ URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/march-2025-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Evergreen Seniors Community Centre\, 683 Woolwich Street\,\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3Y8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events,Speakers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250207T134002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T013444Z UID:3512-1742637600-1742648400@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:March 2025 Outing DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \n\n\n\nOur March 2025 outing will be to Cambridge\, Ontario. This time around we will be going to the older part of town\, a different location than we did on our last two outings to Cambridge. Here are the details. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, March 22th — 10 am till 1 pm…… rain date March 29. \n\n\n\nWhere: Ainslie Street parking lot. Map is here:https://maps.app.goo.gl/NmPMooRvxSgpuoQr9 \n\n\n\nWhat to photograph:Architecture\, old town details\, river ice if it’s cold enough\, street\, whatever catches your eye. \n\n\n\nGear:Camera\, wide angle\, medium to mid telephoto. Winter boots\, gear\, and thermals are in order\, as well as wet weather protection for your gear. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease respond by email to guelphphotoguild@gmail.com if you intend to join us on this outing. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/feb-25-outing/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250402T030001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T032512Z UID:3934-1745661600-1745683200@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Doors Open-Guelph DESCRIPTION:Doors Open Guelph 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nTours and interactive experiences run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nSee the website for details:https://guelph.ca/living/arts-and-culture/doors-open-guelph/ \n\n\n\nDoors Open After Dark—April 25 A celebration of heritage the night before\, with Doors Open After Dark on April 25! This exciting evening event features free admission to the Guelph Civic Museum\, performances\, interactive experiences and more. Free admission begins at 5 p.m. and activities are scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight. \n\n\n\nSee the website for details: \n\n\n\nhttps://events.guelph.ca/event/doors-open-after-dark URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/doors-open/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250327T013227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T013228Z UID:3863-1745766000-1745776800@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:April 2025 Outing DESCRIPTION:April 2025 Outing\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Date changed to Sunday April 27 – 3 to 6pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Limehouse.See map below. \n\n\n\nPlease adjust your calendars to the REVISED date of April 27\, 3-6 PM. \n\n\n\nA quick Google Image search (first link below) should provide an idea of the more popular subjects to photograph at this location. \n\n\n\nhttps://tinyurl.com/46ajyd6d \n\n\n\nHere are some other links to give you ideas of what to expect from this location: \n\n\n\nhttps://cvc.ca/discover-our-parks/limehouse-conservation-area \n\n\n\nhttps://www.haltonhillstoday.ca/then-and-now/limehouse-a-hub-of-industrial-activity-in-the-1800s-6022300 \n\n\n\nhttps://www.haltonhikers.com/limehouse-conservation-area \n\n\n\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/parks/canada/ontario/limehouse-conservation-area \n\n\n\nMap is here: Directions to Limehouse \n\n\n\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/zQdsJ3GCDbsFwkXB6 \n\n\n\nNote parking location indicated on the map included with the email sent Wed Mar 26. URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/april-2025-outing/ CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,GPG Photo Outing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/limehose-trail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T185415 CREATED:20250402T030840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T031908Z UID:3942-1746259200-1746291600@guelphphotographersguild.com SUMMARY:Doors Open Hamilton DESCRIPTION:Doors Open Hamilton 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be a two day event\, running May 3-4\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSee the website for details (Locations and times still TBA):https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/doors-open-hamilton URL:https://guelphphotographersguild.com/event/doors-open-hamilton/ CATEGORIES:Events,Events Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR