Hobbyists debut first-ever photography exhibit
"It’s even better than expected," he said, noting that the quality is extremely high.
Hobbyist Unlimited is an outreach organization of the First Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood whose purpose is to cultivate and expand the hobbies of retired men by engaging in ethical, cultural, educational, and charitable activities as may be of interest to any segment of the membership. It is non-profit and non-political. There are currently 435 members of Hobbyists Unlimited. The very popular Camera Club was formed in January 2009 and already has 90 members.
"Fourteen months ago we learned the Stable would be available July 2011," said Bisone. "I asked at a meeting if there was interest in showing our work and I got an overwhelming positive reply." Twenty Hobbyists Unlimited Camera Club members excitedly hung their photography throughout the Stable upstairs as well as in the first floor gallery.
When the club started, members had different levels of photographic skills. Their common goal is to learn how to take better pictures and enhance them with the computer. During the winter months, the Camera Club meets twice a month at Ridgewood ’s First Presbyterian Church auditorium.
Starting in April, a photo field trip is scheduled instead of one of the meetings. Field trips have included: Great Falls, Paterson ; Cherry Blossom Festival, Newark; local farms Abma and Secor; Storm King Art Center in New York and Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey, as well as Balloon Liftoff in South Jersey and Liberty State Park last year on Sept. 11 to photograph the "Beams of Light."
Members also work on a variety of assignments, and their submissions are presented and analyzed at the meetings.
Joe Burns has been a Camera Club member since it began. His interest in photography is life-long with local residents cherishing his portraiture of their children. "I like to photograph events – I’m looking for human interest," said Burns. On display is "10 Yard Penalty," of his grandson’s football team in Glen Rock . Also being shown are: "Rescue form Hudson, NYC." "I was on the same ferry that rescued the people from the plane that crashed into the Hudson. It was six months later and I photographed another rescue of a man that fell or jumped into the Hudson River," Burns explained. "Lincoln’s Union" is a photo from a New Mexico trip representing the agony suffered by families who lost loved ones in the Civil War. Burns uses a Nikon D 5000.
Adirondack High Peak Pictures - News
He does a lot of photography in the Adirondacks. "I have a collection called 'High Peaks' a section of the Adirondacks with 46 high peaks and I do most of my photography at Lake Placid." On display are: "Roaring Brook Falls" in Keane Valley,
He says the group has used LightHawk flights three times to push forward its effort to create a Bob Marshall Wilderness in the western Adirondacks. You can climb Mt. Marcy or Mt. Algonquin or some other peak and get a sense of the land just because
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"I believe it was 1980 in an issue of Adirondack Life," said Heilman, who lives in Brant Lake. "It was a photo of my wife with a pack on in snowshoes." He said the pair traveled into the middle of Lake Colden in the winter. He snapped "a picture of her
Fly Fishing Small Streams Is Everything It's Not ... - Adirondacks
Scott Stevens
Scott Stevens grew up in Lake Luzerne, and spent much of his childhood in the outdoors, hiking, camping and fishing. After spending four years at SUNY Oswego in Central New York, he couldn't wait to get back to the Adirondack Mountains! Currently living in Hudson Falls, a day in the woods is only a short drive away, and is always enticing at the end of the work week.
Scott began his quest to climb all 46 of the Adirondack high-peaks last summer, and will continue climbing this summer, and future summers, until he reaches this goal. He also truly enjoys trout fishing, and with the countless rivers, streams and ponds in the Adirondacks, who doesn't?
Read his blog as he explores the Adirondack Mountains on day hikes, over-night outings, and fishing trips this summer. He vows to keep you in the loop as he updates his gear, plans his trips, and hits the woods! Please, feel free to comment and share posts - as he does have some experience, there is always more to learn!
About two weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Tom Rosenbauer , host of the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcasts , acclaimed author, and Marketing Director for Orvis Rod & Tackle. The event was held at the Cambridge Hotel, and was sponsored by the Batten Kill Watershed Alliance . Rosenbauer has been fly fishing for over 35 years , and was tying flies commercially at age 14 - obviously, he knows his stuff. Mr. Rosenbauer spoke about the way that most fishermen are so obsessed with catching the biggest, best fish that they lose sight of what fishing is really about. So, rather than stand on the bank of trophy waters fishing alongside 25 other people that want to catch the 30" Brown Trout, he has taken to the small, remote streams. You know, the ones you have to look for . Is fly fishing really about catching the most fish, or the biggest fish? No. Fly fishing is about learning how fish behave . It's about learning how to trick a fish into thinking a little ball of feathers and hair is actually something edible. It's about sneaking up to the stream and attempting to drop a fly near where a fish might be holding, and doing it unnoticed . And furthermore, it's about the feeling you get when you land a fish, regardless of the length and weight of said fish.Adirondack High Peak Pictures - Bookshelf
Geology of the Adirondack high peaks region, a hiker's guide
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Adirondack High Peak Mountain Listing
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The Adirondack High Peaks Region and Andrew's 46er Page ...
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Steve N's pictures of Adirondack High Peaks trip, 10/07
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Adirondack High Peaks Region hiking trails & pictures
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