Time: 6pm Meet in the parking lot at 5pm and we can enter as a group.

Admission Fee: $25 pay at the entrance.

This is an opportunity to capture the milky way in a field of sunflowers.  Our meet up time allows time in the fields to claim a spot and to get some quick shots of the sunflowers at sunset too.

A detailed info sheet will be provided at the outing.  If you are new to this type of photography please do some research on the internet.  It’s not hard and the results can be fascinating.

This outing is weather dependent and will be canceled if conditions are unsatisfactory.

Suggested gear:

Camera with a wide-angle lens with an f/4 or f/2.8 aperture for best results. 

Sturdy tripod.

Cable release.

Lens cloth.

Bug spray.

A source of light with a red filter.  No bright lights please.  You will hear from others if your lighting is too bright including the screen on your camera back.

Bring a chair or stool if you like. Dress warm.

Contact Pete Rathjens with questions at:  boatbuddy2@aol.com

Sparta Camera Club members can submit up to 4 photos of sites and scenes off the major highways in this area.  This is a photoshare where the photographers will describe why they took the photos, i.e. what attracted them to the scene.  

Photos can only be submitted by SCC members however, the meeting is open to the public.

This meeting is designed for SCC members and non members who are planning to enter their photos in EXPO this year.  

Nick Palmieri will speak on what makes a competition grade photo.  This will be followed by a demonstration on how to mat your photos properly.  There will also be individuals at the meeting who can assist you to decide what photos to select for the competition.  You can bring photos that are printed or photos on your phone or laptop computer.

This meeting should answer most questions about SCC's EXPO Print Competition.  

We hope to see you there if you are planning on entering the competition.