[missbirdphotos] Re: A Group Suggestion
- From: "J. K. Cliburn" <jcliburn@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:09:21 -0500
Great idea. Most Saturday or Sunday mornings and evenings are fine with me.
May 12 is the exception: I'm traveling to Portland OR that day.
Jay
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On Apr 24, 2012, at 11:00, "Dance, Gayla" <dancegf@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Oh, dear. That’s graduation for us. You know, when we sit outside with
> solar panels on our heads.
>
> gayla
>
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> May 12 is the only open Saturday I have open until June 16.
>
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> From: "Frank Hensley" <dr_frank_hensley@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [missbirdphotos] Re: A Group Suggestion
> Date: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 9:49 am
>
>
> Danny and Everyone,
>
> I love this idea! In fact, field trips specifically for photography were
> part of the original motivation for starting this group. I agree that
> schedules and distances will always be limiting factors. It seems that
> several of our small group are Jackson/Vicksburg area people, and several are
> coastal, so those two regions might make sense for field trips. I know that
> Gayla and I are both ending our spring semesters and thus likely to have more
> schedule flexibility soon. I was going to suggest a field trip once I get
> through grading final exams.
>
> Perhaps a Trace/Jackson/Vicksburg area outing would be a good start. I'd
> suggest LeFleur's Bluff, or Pearl River WMA. Birding starts before sunrise
> but photography certainly doesn't, so we could begin later. I also have
> access to private land owned by my employer, just south of Clinton. It has 3
> ponds and some low-quality woods, but is really marginal as a bird
> photography site. It does have the advantage of few other humans... One other
> factor is that the Trace is closed north of Clinton which might make some
> roadside areas low traffic areas right now...
>
> I'm guessing that a Saturday morning or evening would be a good choice.
> Anyone up for May 12 or May 19?
>
> -Frank
>
> From: "djohns110@xxxxxxx" <djohns110@xxxxxxx>
> To: missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:24 AM
> Subject: [missbirdphotos] A Group Suggestion
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Several years ago, I was a member of Mississippi Outdoor Photographers, a
> small, tightly knit, often spontaneous group of area Wildlife and Nature
> Photographers based in Jackson.
>
> Due to a bone-crushing work schedule with increased responsiblities, I wasn't
> able to make many meetings and I haven't kept up with many of the members.
> However, I've been told that the group has pretty much disbanded.
>
> Much of what I learned and experienced with respect to nature and wildlife
> photography, I learned from this group. The discussions, field trips and
> simple interaction during meetings was invaluable. We had several members
> who are prominent in the area of wildlife and nature photography, and they
> were always willing to share techniques and provide their insight and help
> with tough technical issues and questions that other less experienced members
> would raise.
>
> As I've read the posts from many of the list members, it occurred to me that
> we could all benefit in some respect from a group gathering, possibly a field
> trip of sorts, to a local Wildlife Management Area or National Wildlife
> Refuge to do some shooting. I've also found that photographers that like to
> shoot birds, also like to shoot anything to do with nature. Having
> personally attended photography field trips to the Muesum of Natural Science
> and LeFleur's Bluff Park, I believe such a trip would benefit the group. In
> every instance, I learned as much from other photographers as I was able to
> contribute to others.
>
> On a personal note, I've photographed birds at St. Catherine's Creek NWR
> (Natchez, MS), Black Bayou NWR (Monroe, LA), Tensas River NWR (Tallulah, LA),
> Grand Gulf Military Park (Port Gibson, MS), Vicksburg Military Park
> (Vicksburg, MS), Mahannah WMA (Redwood, MS) as well as several spots along
> the Natchez Trace between Clinton and Port Gibson. I've found each location
> to have unique shooting opportunities. I would also like to shoot in other
> areas for some species that I currently don't have in my portfolio, and I
> would suspect that some of you would like to experience shooting in other
> areas.
>
> So, having said all of this, I'd like to suggest to the group that we
> consider some field trips. They don't have to be extravagant or huge
> productions. A simple gathering where we can shoot would work for most
> purposes. Even if we don't want to try a field trip, we should consider
> periodically getting together to share notes, techniques, experiences and so
> forth. While I like the list immensely, there's nothing like meeting other
> photographers and shooting together, whether we're shooting birds or shooting
> the bull.
>
> I'd be interested in what y'all think. It may be difficult to work out the
> arrangements due to everyone's personal schedules. I know that due to a very
> demanding work schedule, I won't be available to attend any type of gathering
> for another month or so, but after that, I should be able to find some time
> to attend.
>
> I'll be eager to see if there's any interest in this idea.
>
> Danny Johnson
> Vicksburg, MS
>
>
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