2024 Grants Pass Christmas Tree Lighting
An opportunity to take some fantastic holiday images and street photography and participate in First Friday and the holiday kick-off. December 6, 2024, on G Street, downtown Grants Pass, Oregon.
Upcoming Photography Opportunities
Grants Pass Downs Horse Racing
There are a number of opportunities to photograph horse racing, people shots, and more at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. Entrance Fees may apply.
2024 Racing Schedule
FALL
September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
October 6, 7, 13, 14
Post Time Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 – 1:00 pm
Post Time Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 – 5:00 pm
Post Time Oct. 6, 13 – 4:00 pm
Post Time Oct. 7 – 5:00 pm
Special Post Time on Monday, Oct. 14
(Columbus Day) 1:00 pm
Montague Ballon Festival 2024
https://montagueballoonfair.com/
Colorful hot air balloons floating over the Shasta Valley. Fees may apply.
THURSDAY, September 19
Pilots Arrive
FRIDAY, September 20
Gates open 6 AM
Montague Pool Fundraiser Dinner
6 AM – 10AM Breakfast provided by Yreka ELKs
7 AM Balloon Launches
SATURDAY, September 21
Gates open 6 AM
6 AM – 10AM Breakfast provided by Yreka ELKs
7 AM Balloon Launches
8:30AM – 10AM Tether Rides
9 AM Car Show – Downtown Montague
Noon Parade – Downtown Montague
4:30 Live entertainment and Food Vendors – Montague Airport
7:30 PM Night Glow Show
SUNDAY, September 22
Gates open 6 AM
6 AM – 10AM Breakfast provided by Yreka ELKs
7 AM Balloon Launches
Remember all Balloon Events are weather dependent
Art Along the Rogue – Unsolved Mysteries
This year’s 21st Annual Art Along the Rogue Art and Music Festival theme is ‘Unsolved Mysteries.’ Think of Bigfoot, Area 51, D.B. Cooper, and other mysteries.
5th and H Street in historic downtown Grants Pass.
FRIDAY, Octobr 4: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, October 5: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, October 6: 9:00 am – 5:30 p.m.
May 2024 Print Winners
Two first Places
Cuban Trogon by Lynda Rodig
Lynda writes about her image:
Taken in Cuba at Dos Hermanas Campground (named for the mountains), the trogon was very obliging in the rain, not moving around much at all. Taken with my 150mm-400mm lens w/1.25 extension at 445mm, 1/160 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1600
Flap It Off By Larry Pollock
Larry writes about his image:
The birds of Reinhart Park in Grants Pass are always fun to try and capture. The water is always an interesting part of the captures. This female Hooded Merganser seems to have no mate. Maybe she is a very young one. Watching one bird waiting for the right moment and behavior takes time and focus.
Settings: ISO 800 – 1/1250 sec – f/7.1 – 450mm
Two Second Places
Lighting Up A Hand Rolled Cigar By Lynda Rodig
Windy Perch By Greg Smith
Three third Places
Cuban Toady by Lynda Rodig
Flowering Barage By Jim Ingraham
Look What I Can Do By Greg Smith
May 2024 Digital Winners
First Place
Geese Fighting By Jim Ingraham
Two Second Places
Pink Tree by Bridget Cline
Ocean Abstract By Pam Arbogast
Three Third Places
Cubist Beach By Pam Arbogast
Eagle Fishing By Jim Ingraham
Great Basin Sunrise By Susan Sheets
Three Honorable Mentions
Happy To See You By Bridget Cline
Moody Morning By Pam Arbogast
Zero Gravity By Judy Cox
May 2024 Assigned Subject Competition Winner
First Place
Never A Couple By Larry Pollock
Larry writes about his image:
The assigned “Odd Couple” category was one of the more challenging ones this year. Finally hitting on the idea of drugs and alcohol, I went into the studio to create the image. The setup was a black glass table with a black background. Three studio lights were used, one for the rim and backlighting, one for the front light (Key light), and one with a red gel to give a “red light” warning as the background.
The ‘Never A Couple’ image was easy to set up. The process was straightforward, and the time needed to take the photos was surprisingly short. Even editing was relatively quick this time, as little dust settled onto the table and subjects.
Settings: ISO 320 – 1/250 sec – f/11 – 50mm
May 2024 Photo Of The Month
Geese Fighting by Jim Ingraham
Jim writes about his image:
Technical data: Shot with a Nikon D850 and 200-500 mm lens at 340 mm. ISO 450, 1/1600 second at f5.6.
This image was taken at Reinhart Volunteer Park (AKA All Sports Park) in the spring of 2023.
The geese get very territorial when babies are coming soon and chase each other off quite often. It’s very entertaining to watch.
Congratulations! Jim on a beautiful image. Look for Jim’s image soon in the Daily Courier.
