This is an email I received, because I attended the SWAP conference in Tucson last November, along with the ASAE event. The information has not yet made wide distribution, so I am forwarding to the EVAC lists so that you can be aware of the event. I plan on being there. If you are too... then I shall see you there. ... Dear friends in Astrophotography, Please join us for SWAP 2014. The 2nd annual Southwest Astrophotography Seminar will be held October 29-31 at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, AZ USA. Registration is now open. We again recommend staying at The Hotel Tucson City Center InnSuites where Wednesday's 'Comrades In Arms' sessions will be held. Please be sure to return the registration form with your desired topic. While still early, it's time to start preparing for Tucson 10/29-31, and ASAE- Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo on 11/1-2. We've got an incredible lineup of speakers- drum roll please... Land/Skyscape Photography ala TWAN We are the first major imaging conference to address this popular and gorgeous genre. Mr. Rogelio Bernal Andreo will teach us how to produce stunning APOD photographs like these- http://www.deepskycolors.com/landscape.html https://www.flickr.com/photos/deepskycolors/sets/72157635312137077/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/deepskycolors/ Deep-Sky Imaging Mr. Ken Crawford- Chairman of the Advanced Imaging Conference, Photoshop expert, and the recipient of over 30 APODs Mr. Rogelio Bernal Andreo- PixInsight expert and recipient of 30 APODs Mr. Richard Wright of Software Bisque- The Father of The OpenGL SuperBible, astro-imager, speaker, and best-selling author. Richard will cover the nuts and bolts of getting started in image acquisition, and also DSLR cameras Warren Keller with an overview of image processing for beginners in several programs. Solar System Imaging Mr Alan Friedman- Solar artist extraordinaire, recipient of many SpaceWeather.com and APOD images Mr. Christopher Go- Planetary imager extraordinaire. When we think of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars shots that make our mouths water, we think Chris Go! Mr. Robert Reeves- Noted author, amateur astronomer, and one of the world's foremost High-Resolution Lunar imagers Scientific Imaging Dr. Arne Henden- Director AAVSO Mr. Tim Puckett- Director Puckett Worldwide Supernova Team Professor Ben Jenkins- Spectroscopy _________________________________________________ Not bad you say? Incredible we say! Thanks for your support and interest. Hope to see you in beautiful Tucson for Halloween! Please help us spread the word via Cloudy Nights, astronomy clubs, and other forums! To Register http://www.scienceandastronomy.com/swap-2014/ As always, please let us know if you'd like to be removed from this list. -- My best, Warren Warren A. Keller www.ip4ap.com www.billionsandbillions.com David M. Douglass dmdouglass@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (secondary) david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (main) Cell (602) 908-9092 -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.