Welcome
The aim of this club shall be to promote and encourage amateur photography of subjects and events in and of nature; through cooperation, effort, and good fellowship; to give challenge to and promote progressive development of the membership in the field of nature photography; to encourage good sportsmanship through comparison and constructive criticism; when called upon, to act as the photographic arm of The Wilderness Center, Inc.
Any person interested in photography may become a member of this club providing he/she is a member of The Wilderness Center, Inc. Even if you are not a member of The Wilderness Center, Inc., you are welcome to attend our meetings.
Any person interested in photography may become a member of this club providing he/she is a member of The Wilderness Center, Inc. Even if you are not a member of The Wilderness Center, Inc., you are welcome to attend our meetings.
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Upcoming Events
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Because of the following notice, the June 27 TWCNPC meeting has been cancelled.
We will keep you informed about upcoming meetings and events as we learn more and we get the approval to begin activities again.
We will keep you informed about upcoming meetings and events as we learn more and we get the approval to begin activities again.
Out of concern for our community, and following state and local COVID-19 guidelines, The Wilderness Center’s Interpretive Building will remain closed until further notice. In-person programming is cancelled or postponed. Watch for new options in web-based classes!
Our trails remain open, for the benefit of the community.
We appreciate your support at this challenging time.
Our trails remain open, for the benefit of the community.
We appreciate your support at this challenging time.
Notice: This Program has been cancelled because of the above notice.
June 27, 2020
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: Paul Swarmer
Program: Photographing the Wildlife of Ohio
Paul will be presenting some of his best wildlife images, and will discuss how they were made, including how to deal with different light, subject orientation to its surroundings, and weather conditions. Pual will also discuss the camera and lenses he uses, and factors involved in choosing among the many digital photographic equipment options available today.
Biography: Paul Swarmer’s passion for nature and everything wild began about 6 years of age, When he first learned to climb over the back fence of my family’s property, much to his parent’s exasperation. His father was always a photographer, both professional and amateur. When Paul was still quite young, his father told him that he should be photographing the places, animals, plants, and other interesting things that I found on my “adventures”.
Paul’s father gave him one of his older cameras, a Pentax Spotmatic with 50mm and 200mm lenses, and four rolls of film. Paul’s love of photography and art began. With study, practice, Paul’s photographic imaging greatly improved. Convinced by many that my work was of a quality that I should exhibit and sell my photography at juried art shows. For several years, I exhibited at juried art shows with some success.
Over time, Paul realized that the commercial side of the art business had taken over his activities and he was more engaged in making and selling a product than making art. Because of these experiences, photography was no longer fun and for several years, he stepped away from photography, and just went about the joy and therapy the outdoors had always given me.
With research and advice from friends, Paul acquired a good digital camera with telephoto lens and learned how to use it. Following his retirement in 2000, he returned with renewed passion and enthusiasm to his first love, wildlife photography.
Shooting Topic: Forest Floor
Refreshments: Lora Davis
Bulletin Board Reminder: Foto Fest 2nd & 3rd Place Winners
June 27, 2020
Time: 9:30 AM
Presenter: Paul Swarmer
Program: Photographing the Wildlife of Ohio
Paul will be presenting some of his best wildlife images, and will discuss how they were made, including how to deal with different light, subject orientation to its surroundings, and weather conditions. Pual will also discuss the camera and lenses he uses, and factors involved in choosing among the many digital photographic equipment options available today.
Biography: Paul Swarmer’s passion for nature and everything wild began about 6 years of age, When he first learned to climb over the back fence of my family’s property, much to his parent’s exasperation. His father was always a photographer, both professional and amateur. When Paul was still quite young, his father told him that he should be photographing the places, animals, plants, and other interesting things that I found on my “adventures”.
Paul’s father gave him one of his older cameras, a Pentax Spotmatic with 50mm and 200mm lenses, and four rolls of film. Paul’s love of photography and art began. With study, practice, Paul’s photographic imaging greatly improved. Convinced by many that my work was of a quality that I should exhibit and sell my photography at juried art shows. For several years, I exhibited at juried art shows with some success.
Over time, Paul realized that the commercial side of the art business had taken over his activities and he was more engaged in making and selling a product than making art. Because of these experiences, photography was no longer fun and for several years, he stepped away from photography, and just went about the joy and therapy the outdoors had always given me.
With research and advice from friends, Paul acquired a good digital camera with telephoto lens and learned how to use it. Following his retirement in 2000, he returned with renewed passion and enthusiasm to his first love, wildlife photography.
Shooting Topic: Forest Floor
Refreshments: Lora Davis
Bulletin Board Reminder: Foto Fest 2nd & 3rd Place Winners
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Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We are beginning to collect the 2020 dues. The dues are $5.00 for individual membership and $7.00 for a family membership. If paying by check, please make them out to TWC Nature Photo Club. Just a reminder, your membership with the Wilderness Center must also be up to date.
Note: We will need your TWC Membership number and renewal date
Annual Nature Photo Club Membership:
Your Nature Photo Club Membership runs from January through December. We are beginning to collect the 2020 dues. The dues are $5.00 for individual membership and $7.00 for a family membership. If paying by check, please make them out to TWC Nature Photo Club. Just a reminder, your membership with the Wilderness Center must also be up to date.
Note: We will need your TWC Membership number and renewal date
