April 2025 Image of the Month

April 2025 Image of the Month

by | Apr 4, 2025 | Image of The Month

Congratulations to Larry Pollock for his winning image: Eagle and Stick

Larry Writes About His Image:

This image was taken last month near Klamath Falls. Susan and I visit the wildlife refuges each spring for the migration and nesting. We found a pair of Bald Eagles starting a nest in an old cottonwood tree and actively building. While it is our goal to capture fun and interesting images, our trips are also about the experience of being outdoors and seeing the fantastic wildlife we have in the Northwest. Sometimes, you must get out from behind the camera and take it all in. 
Fuji X-T5 with a 225-900 mm lens. Settings: ISO 1600, 1/2500 sec, f/9, 900mm. 
The camera club helps keep me on my toes with new and interesting image assignments.
Eagle and Stick by Larry Pollock
Larry Pollock

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March 2025 Image of the Month

March 2025 Image of the Month

by | Mar 10, 2025 | Image of The Month

Congratulations to Susan Sheets for her winning image: Golden Creek

Susan Writes About Her Image:

It was brilliantly colorful along Taylor Creek this past fall. My partner and I visited several times to capture the colors and enjoy the quiet.  This image required a short scramble down the bank and water boots so we could setup our tripods in the creek and compose our shots.  I enjoy shooting with my OM Systems OM1 camera. This is shot at 50mm, ISO 200, f8, 1/4sec.  Another memorable fall excursion this year was a field trip along the Applegate River with the Wild Rivers Camera club.

 

Tunnel View by Ross Steenland
Susan Sheets

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January 2025 Image of the Month

January 2025 Image of the Month

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Image of The Month

Congratulations! to Carol Walker for her winning image: Reflecting

A great image for our Assigned Category of “Spot Color”

Carol writes about her image: The original colored version of this
photo was taken at Lake Selmac
while on a camping trip with family
in May 2024. This has been one of
my favorite photos since the day it
was taken, so when the assigned
subject of “Spot color” was given, I
instantly knew that this would be
the perfect picture for that.
The spot color photo was created by
turning the original into black &
white, then carefully selecting only
the green trees that you want in
color. This was probably one of the
most enjoyable project assignments
to date, although I love them all.
I u s e d a Nikon D600 c a m e r a with a
1 / 2
Nikon 70-300mm lens for the
original photo. My settings were:
1/320’s, F5.6, 150720@93mm.

 

Reflecting - by Carol Bern

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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.”

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