November 2024 Image Of The Month

November 2024 Image Of The Month

by | Nov 9, 2024 | Competition Results, Image of The Month

The Last Sunflower - By Rose Christner

Rose Christner

Rose Christner

Congratulations to Rose Christner for her winning image: The Last Sunflower

“I joined the WILD camera club almost 10 years ago as a hobby enthusiast. It has brought me more joy and fun than I could have ever imagined. In those 10 years I have learned so much about photography and not only that, I’ve forged so many lifelong friends. I encourage anyone at any level to join a camera club near you and let the adventures begin!
The “Last Sunflower” was shot with my Canon EOS 80D at F5.6, 1/800sec. ISO3200 with the 135mm lens in my backyard garden. My garden flowers and all the living creatures and living on the Rogue River is an inspiration for me.
One of my favorite quotes “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” By, Albert Einstein.”

Look for Rose’s image soon in the Courier Newspaper.

 

October 2024 Image of the Month

October 2024 Image of the Month

by | Oct 20, 2024 | Image of The Month

Congratulations to Susan Sheets for her winning image: Dockside Puzzle

This image was made on a beautiful day this year in late September in Astoria, Oregon. It was my first visit there. The location is on the dock near the Maritime Museum.

The repeating patterns and primary colors caught my eye as I turned to leave the dock. Though it is a very busy photograph, I see some order within. I think this image will make a great puzzle!

I made this image with an Olympus OM1 camera using the 12-100 pro lens. I really enjoy sharing my images with the supportive and fun group of photographers at the WILD RIVERS Photography Club.

Dockside Puzzle - By Susan Sheets
Tunnel View by Ross Steensland
September 2024 Image of the Month

September 2024 Image of the Month

by | Oct 4, 2024 | Image of The Month

Congratulations to Ross Steensland for his winning image: Tunnel View

A great image of the Milky Way from Yosemite

Ross Writes About His Image:

When planning a road trip across the Western United States, I envisioned a photo of the Milkyway across Tunnel View in Yosemite. After doing a little research and planning, I found that the Cygnus and Great Rift regions would line up perfectly. After a sleepless night and good conversation with a new friend, everything turned out to be everything I hoped for. The red nebula in the sky is from Hydrogen Alpha emission, which can be photographed with a modified camera. I used an astromodified Sony A7III, Sigma 24mm f1.4, and Nomad star tracker.

Exif data:
Sky- f2.8, iso 3200, 61s X7
Hydrogen alpha- f2.8, iso 6400, 61s X9
Foreground- f2, iso 2000, 122s X3

Tunnel View by Ross Steenland
Tunnel View by Ross Steensland
May 2024 Photo Of The Month

May 2024 Photo Of The Month

by | May 2, 2024 | Happenings, Image 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.

Jim Ingraham
Jim Ingraham
April 2024 Photo of the Month

April 2024 Photo of the Month

by | Apr 4, 2024 | Happenings, Image of The Month

Hilt School by Ozzie Cummins

Ozzie writes about his image:

The subject of this photo is the “old” one room school house in Hilt, CA.  The school was originally constructed and used in the town of Bailey Hill, circa late 19th century – The town name was changed to Hilt in about 1927.  I’ve found the history of this quaint little photogenic school to be pretty sketchy in availability.  The building is now located just NW of the town of Hilt about 1 mile.  It is located right across the road, and the RR tracks, from the “Cole Stage Coach Station.” All are located on the old stage route from Jacksonville, Or. to Montague, Ca.

Photo information:  Shot taken in the fall of 2023.  It was shot with my Nikon D750 & Nikkor 28-300 lens.  This shot was taken with a focal length of 85mm; shutter 1/50”; f/7.1; -0.33 EV.

Congratulations Ozzie on a wonderful capture! Look for Ozzie’s image soon in the Daily Courier.

March 2024 Photo of the Month

March 2024 Photo of the Month

by | Mar 9, 2024 | Happenings, Image of The Month

The Showdown by Stephen Anderson

Stephen writes about his image:

I took the photograph during a workshop at Don Donnelly’s D-Spur Ranch in Gold Canyon, Arizona on January 12, 2024, at 5:37 pm.  This working cattle ranch provided a superb opportunity to photograph the riding skills of cowboys and cowgirls on an active ranch.  Capturing the rider against a setting sun was a challenge.  I used a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and a Canon 100-400 mm zoom lens with settings of ISO 5000, f/9.0, 1/1000 sec.  The Wild Rivers Photography Club has been a great resource for learning opportunities available locally and at remote locations. 

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