| Say Hi to Dan Carey Dan Carey is a software engineer who got his start in photography in college in the 1970’s. He’s been practicing since then at various levels. These days he uses a Canon 50D DSLR to shoot wildlife, night scenes and portraits. As an NVPC member Dan seeks to improve his skills while networking with other members to share techniques and knowledge. Dan’s other interests are fishing, hiking and travel. Written by Dick Kenyon |
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| Say Hi to Linda Lecuyer Linda is a Regional Planner who received her first camera, an Instamatic, when she was ten years old. She has been actively pursuing photography as a hobby for the last twenty years. Her photographic interests are portrait and travel images. She recently traveled to Costa Rica. Her current cameras are a Nikon D 300 for serious work and a Canon Elph for snapshots. As a returning member of NVPC, Linda looks forward to sharing her enthusiasm for photography with other members with the objective of becoming a better photographer. Her other interests include her grandchildren and traveling. Written by Dick Kenyon |
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| Say Hi to Norm Strahle Norm is an engineer residing in Acton, Massachusetts. He became interested in photography several years ago as a hobby. He has been making images off and on for several years. Presently he uses a Canon Rebel DSLR. His photographic interests include nature, landscapes, people and sports. As a member of NVPC he looks forward to learning more about creating better photographs and being motivated to make more of them. Norm’s other interests include hiking, camping and biking. Written by Dick Kenyon |
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| Say Hi to Kathleen Barnes Welcome to Kathleen Barnes, a retired teacher who began her journey in photography with a beloved “Brownie” camera in high school and has enjoyed making pictures ever since. She entered the digital world of photography about four years ago. Her photographic interests include landscape, architectural and macro subjects which she now pursues with a Nikon DSLR. She joins NVPC seeking to learn from others, improve her skills and enjoy the work of fellow photographers. Beyond photography she enjoys hiking, reading and travel. Written by Dick Kenyon |
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| Say Hi to Vera Kaufman Vera is an antique dealer specializing in American, Dutch, and European ceramics and a photographer. She started shooting photographs when she graduated high school and has practiced photography for about 35 years. Her primary photographic interests are nature, flora scenics, architectural restoration, rural decay, and portraits. Special interests are butterflies, dragonflies, and insects. She currently uses a Fujifilm 55 Pro and a Nikon D700 and a few lenses. She would like to learn more about critique and the judging process. She is interested in meeting new friends with common interests and enjoy photography outings. Vera’s other interests include hiking, studying nature, and researching historic areas and photo documentation. |
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| Say Hi to Ginny Galpin Ginny is currently an accountant. Ginny first started taking pictures at the age of 8 but seriously took up photography in the late 70’s and 80’s when she was the owner of a company that made canoe and kayak paddles. She enjoyed taking pictures for the brochures; stills of the equipment and action shots at kayak races. Ginny uses a Canon Powershot SD 890 IS and a Leica V-Lux 1. She likes to photograph her grandchildren, landscapes, and wildlife. She joined the NVPC to learn more about taking great shots and processing them. Ginny’s other interests include biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, and reading. Written by Pamela Florek |
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| Say Hi to Bob Stevens Bob is a retired engineer and program manager who has been practicing photography for about 40 years He started taking pictures while growing up and then continuing to shoot pictures of his family and his travel adventures. He uses a Canon 20D with a Canon 17-85 mm lens; Sigma 80-400mm lens and Swarovski spotting scope. Bob’s primary photographic interests are outdoor scenery and wildlife; especially birds.At NVPC he wants to take better photographs, have fun, and meet people who share his enjoyment of photography. Bob’s other many interests include golfing, skiing, birding, traveling around the world with his wife, gardening, his family and spending time in the state of Maine. Written by Pamela Florek |
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"Say Hi" to Don Hanson |
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| "Say Hi" to Linda M. DeCicco Fanning
Linda is the Director of Human Resources at her company. She has always taken an interest in photography throughout her life in taking pictures of events, vacations, family, etc. She has enjoyed framing her work. Since September 2007, she has finished her certificate in digital photography from Middlesex Community College. She enjoys shooting nature photography and is interested in abstract shooting. Linda is currently using her Nikon D80 since September 2007. She wants to learn more about techniques and equipment through NVPC. Written by Pamela Florek |
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"Say Hi" to Jon Saperia |
Photo coming soon |
| "Say Hi" to Sam Galpin |
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Gary Stanley presentation:
"Composition and Lighting, the Keys to Success"
Gary Stanley presented a great slideshow on composition and lighting using examples of his photographic work on the November 18th NVPC meeting.
To see examples of his work, please visit his website at: