Category Archives: Photo Fun

The Joni Project

Posted on July 21, 2023 by admin

Photography by Jim Wilson As an avid Joni Mitchell fan and an avid photographer, it just seemed logical to put together a project involving both of those things. I have taken her classic “Blue” album to be the subject of … Continue reading →

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Summer Challenge Photography Fun

Posted on August 12, 2021 by admin

Every summer during the warm months when the Chester County Camera Club suspends regular meetings, members are encouraged to keep up their photographic pursuits through a summer challenge. A theme is decided upon, and then a list of topics to … Continue reading →

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The Lonely Leaf

Posted on May 30, 2021 by admin

While looking through photos on the computer, I realized that I have often taken pictures of a single leaf. Usually when they look lonely – half buried under snow, dangling from a spider web, or blown off the tree to … Continue reading →

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Icicle Artwork

Posted on February 25, 2021 by admin

A frigid February kept us snowbound for a few weeks as piles of snow blocked in our cars and icicles surrounded our sunroom like daggers . The morning sun glistened through natures artwork. I grabbed a macro lens and started … Continue reading →

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Tranquil yet invigorating. A week aboard the beautiful windjammer Angeligue  was truly a unique experience.  We enjoyed viewing the rugged and spectacular coast of Maine as we sailed gracefully around islands and past lighthouses in Penobscot Bay. We gained a … Continue reading →

Posted on June 29, 2019 by admin | Comments Off on The Windjammer Angelique

Best. Rust. Ever.

Posted on March 16, 2018 by admin

Steel Stacks, the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation in the Lehigh Valley has great rust.  Although closed since 1995, much of the abandoned and decaying buildings and structures have been revitalized into an entertainment complex. Once America’s second-largest steel producer and … Continue reading →

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Frozen Photography

Posted on January 8, 2018 by admin

Brrrrrrrrrrr! The temperatures have been below freezing for more than a week.  Although we have found plenty of indoor photo projects during the frigid winter days, we have also discovered opportunities for unique images only available during frosty, freezing, winter … Continue reading →

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Water Drop Photography

Posted on December 15, 2013 by admin

In January, Jim and Betsy will be demonstrating their water drop photo technique with members of the Chester County Camera Club at the pre-meeting.  So we figured we should do a practice round  – perfect activity for a snowy Saturday … Continue reading →

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Longwood Gardens

Posted on June 12, 2013 by admin

One of the great gardens of the world, Longwood Gardens provides more than a thousand acres of beautiful landscaping and spectacular floral displays.  Located in the historic Brandywine Valley in Chester County, Pennsylvania, it includes a 4 acre conservatory that … Continue reading →

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Grounds for Sculpture

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

  A treasure of fascinating sculptures set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens is less than a hour from Philadelphia.  Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre public sculpture park located in Hamilton, NJ. It was founded in 1992 on the site of … Continue reading →

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