January 2024 Photo of the Month

January 2024 Photo of the Month

The Face of Winter by Lynda Rodig

Lynda writes about her image:

“Yellowstone in the winter is beautiful, and the bison seem to carry an incredible amount of snow with their coarse coats.  They are well-suited for this harsh environment, and wonderful to photograph.  These two were digging deeply into the snow for the sparse offerings of dead grass – if it was to be found.  Photo taken with an Olympus OM-1, with the Olympus 150mm-400mm at 400mm,  7.1f, 1/1250 sec. at ISO 1600.

The Wild Rivers Photography Club has really helped me develop as a photographer with the help and guidance of the professionals in the group – they love to share and coach to help newer photography enthusiasts evolve.  A great group of photographers!”

Congratulations, Lynda, on a wonderful capture! Look for Lynda’s image coming soon in the Daily Courier!

January 2024 Members Choice Award Assigned Category – Abstract

January 2024 Members Choice Award Assigned Category – Abstract

First Place

Which Way By Susan Sheets

I found this twisting river of hair on a miniature horse on a rainy day at a vineyard in the Applegate Valley. Shot with an IPhone 13pro.

Second Place

Another World By Carol Bern

Two Third Places

Abstract At Full Volume

Abstract By Larry Pollock

Five Honorable Mentions

Bill The Cat By Jim Ingraham

Lightning By Judy Cox

Pink And Green By Bridget Cline

Parking Lot By Jim Ingraham

The Aftermath By Pam Arbogast

November 2023 Photo of the Month

November 2023 Photo of the Month

Little Dancer by Bridget Cline

Bridget writes about her image:

It was a special day down in Phoenix, AZ, this past September when I had the privilege of photographing a young dancer who had never experienced a professional photoshoot. We started by getting a team of professionals to work their magic on her hair and makeup.

During the photoshoot, I had some talented assistants helping me manipulate the dress fabric to create a sense of movement and grace in the shots. It was a team effort to capture the essence of her performance.

I used my Nikon Z6 with a 50mm lens to capture this moment.   I love the result of this image, that tells the story of this young dancer’s journey and her passion for her craft.  It also reflects the dedication and talent of our team. It’s a testament to the power of photography to capture the beauty of a fleeting moment and transform it into a timeless work of art.

October 2023 Print Winners

October 2023 Print Winners

First Place

Satisfied by Susan Sheets

I made this image of this lovely lion at Wildlife Safari in Winston, OR this past spring. I used my Olympus OM1 at 210mm, f8, iso 320, for 1/400 sec.

Second Place (tie)

Dragonfly and Lotus by Susan Sheets

Duck on Ice by Lynda Rodig

Young and Old by Larry Pollock