[missbirdphotos] Re: A Group Suggestion

  • From: Kristen Vigne <keisbrenner7@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:13:27 -0500

Just catching up on email.  I would be interested in a group trip too,
depending on how far away it is.  I am a coast person.

Kristen
Ocean Springs

On 4/24/12, Robert Smith <rsmithent@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Looks like folks are busy (as usual).  I think we'll just have to pick a
> date & go with it.  The folks that can show up can do so, the rest can gri
> their teeth in envy at the great pix and camaraderie...
>
> And as we get going, we can plan shoots further out so that more of us can
> attend.   We just need to be careful not to get dejected when only 3 or 4
> folks show up for the first shoot or two... I'll have to get back to MS to
> check my calendar (& my wife's) to know when I am available... Robert
>
> Robert Smith
>
> 336-339-3497
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> rsmithent@xxxxxxx
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>
>  Subject: [missbirdphotos] Re: A Group Suggestion
> From: jcliburn@xxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:09:21 -0500
> To: missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> 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
> Sent from my iPhone
> 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 From: missbirdphotos-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:missbirdphotos-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of djohns110@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:50 AM
> To: missbirdphotos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [missbirdphotos] Re: [missbirdphotos] Re: A Group Suggestion 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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