Tuesday October 22 7pm

2328 Monument Road – Gem and Mineral Club building

Presentation: Long Exposure and Night Sky Photography

A presentation on choosing and using Neutral Density filters, transforming static scenes with movement of clouds and water.  And tips and techniques for making impactful Night Sky photographs.

Presented by Michael Rice

attendees will share their long exposure photographs

Paul will oversee the Scavenger Hunt for 2024

Please come and check out the club

Bring your scavenger hunt 5×7 photo(s) to the meeting for Paul to collect and organize. See the topics below. Show n tell – bring a thumb drive with photos from your summer outings. We will be meeting (all fall) at the GJ Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road at 7 pm September 24, 2024. http://thundermountaincameraclub.org/wp-content/uploads/scavenger-2024.jpeg

TMCC Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2024 

• WELCOME  
  • Cheryl opened the meeting at 7 pm at the Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road.  Introductions were made around the room. 
  • 10 folks were present including one guest (Anica).  One new member paid dues for half year.  The club now has 16 members.
• STEERING WHEEL 
  • Meeting was May 17.  Meetings and outings were planned for the remainder of 2024.  There will be no meetings in June, July or August.  Outings will prevail and leaders will be identified with email address for contact.   The club will participate in “Art in the Park” June 15, 10-12 at Lincoln Park.  A table will be set up and club information available to attendees.   The banner was given to Hank.
  • The next meeting is August 16 at 6 pm at Rebekah’s.
• BUSINESS
  • Bob P. – Minutes from the Steering committee and last month’s club meeting were posted on the website.  Minutes were voted approved by hand signals.
  • The planned events were added to the website through September 2024.
  • Bob P. – Treasury – $450 remaining.  Gem and Mineral club building is reserved for September, October, and November.  located at 2328 Monument Rd.  
  • Scott is owed $30 for using ink and paper on the brochures.
  • Member photos remain on display at City Hall and at the main branch Library.  Photos of these events were posted on the website and Facebook
• EVENTS – There was discussion of Events.  
  • JUNE 22 OUTING 6-9 pm meet at the GJ Depot – RAILROADS WITH REBEKAH B. – using HDR for night time photography
  • JULY 13 OUTING – Skyway trailhead – Leader Bob P.
  • LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST OUTING – HUMMINGBIRDS – Leader Bob C.
  • LATE AUGUST OUTING – NIGHT SKY / MILKY WAY – leaders: Hank / Mike
  • SCAVENGER HUNT 2024 – 10 categories, bring a 5×7 print to the September meeting for presentation and voting in October.  See website notification for more information.
• MONTHLY CHALLENGE – The monthly challenge photos were presented/discussed.  “STILL LIFE at Home”.
• BREAK FOR SNACKS
• PRESENTATION 
  • Paul Huntington presentation on photo editing, discussing the variety of software he is familiar with and recommends.  Paul discussed his typical process for post processing including Photo director, Topaz, giga pixel, faststone, luminare, silver efex, lightroom, photoshop to name a few..  Paul discussed editing of any member photos that were provided.  

Meeting was over at 9:00 pm.  The next activity is an outing on June 22 meeting at the Depot at 6 pm.  

following is a link to the May Steering Committee minutes

Paul will be discussing photo editing. Email him something to work with: easy112233@gmail.com

Challenge of the month is: Still Life Photography at Home bring 3 photos to share

meeting 7 pm at GJ Gem and Mineral Club building 2328 Monument Road.

TMCC Meeting Minutes – April 23, 2024 

• WELCOME  
• Rebekah opened the meeting at 7 pm at the Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road.  Introductions were made around the room. 
• 9 folks were present including two guests (Ken and Michelle).   No new members paid dues.  The club now has 15 members.
• Ken Mabery from New Dimensions explained the organization, which is part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) with over 2500 members locally.  There is a need for volunteer instructors for subject matter such as photography.  Email maberyken@aol.com if interested.
• STEERING WHEEL 
• Meeting was April 12.  The club agreed to participate in “Art in the Park” June 15, 10-12 at Lincoln Park.  A table will be set up and club information available to attendees. 
• The next meeting is May 10 at 6 pm at Rebekah’s.
• BUSINESS
• Bob P. – Minutes from the Steering committee, last month’s club meeting and the Scavenger Hunt information were posted on the website
• Bob P. – Treasury – $612 remaining.  Gem and Mineral club building is reserved for May.  located at 2328 Monument Rd.  
• Bob P. submitted e-form 990-N to the IRS for 2023.  Both state and federal reporting for nonprofits are complete for 2023.
• Member photos remain on display at City Hall.  
• The library asked the club to display photographs May 10 – July 3.  The Steering committee voted 4-0 to accept the invite.  Google group email was sent and 7 folks responded with interest.  Additional information will be emailed.  Delivery to the library is May 7 / 8  during business hours.  Rebekah will send Bob P.  the advertisement she made for City Hall.
• PRESENTATION 
• Mike Rice presentation ANCESTRAL PUEBLOANS – “CAPTURING THE MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENT ONES”.  The presentation included a variety of photographs from many different areas where ruins can be viewed in the Four Corners area, historical information as well as photography hints and post-processing techniques.    
• EVENTS – There was discussion of Events.  
• MAY 28 MEETING PRESENTATION ON PHOTO EDITING – PAUL H.  email one photo prior to the meeting:   easy112233@gmail.com
• JUNE 8 OUTING 6-9 pm RAILROADS WITH REBEKAH B. – using HDR for night time photography
• JUNE MEETING PRESENTATION TBD; monthly challenge: RAILROAD
• SCAVENGER HUNT 2024 – 10 categories, bring a 5×7 print to the September meeting for presentation and voting in October.  See website notification for more information.
• Break time: Snacks were provided.  Thank you  
• Monthly challenge – We ran out of time so the monthly challenge photos were not presented/discussed.  The April challenge “STILL LIFE” remains for the month of May.
• Meeting was over at 9:00 pm.  The next meeting is May 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Gem and Mineral club building 2328 Monument Road.  Steering Wheel committee meeting is scheduled for May 10 at 6:00 pm at Rebekah’s.

Next Tuesday at 7pm at the GJ Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road. Mike is speaking about the Ancestral Puebloans and photography at archeological sites. The monthly challenge is: STILL LIFE AT HOME. Bring a few of your creations to share on a flash drive and see what Mike has to say.

also, below are the minutes for the Steering Committee April meeting.

TMCC Meeting Minutes – March 26, 2024 

Hank  opened the meeting at 7 pm at the Gem and Mineral Club building at 2328 Monument Road.  

• WELCOME – introductions were made around the room. 
• 12 folks were present including two guests (Clare and Cheryl).  Former and long time member Donna F. was in attendance.  Welcome back.  Two new members paid due for the year, Jay and Scott.
• STEERING WHEEL – there was no discussion.  Minutes indicate the next meeting is April 12 at 6 pm at Rebekah’s.
• BUSINESS
• Bob P. – Minutes from the Steering committee, last month’s meeting and the Scavenger Hunt information were posted on the website
• Bob P. – Treasury – $526 remaining.  Gem and Mineral club building is reserved for April and May.  located at 2328 Monument Rd.  Membership forms and waivers were available for 2024 fees.  
• Hank created a poster advertising the club and meetings for CMU to place on campus
• Hank and Rebekah added an advertisement of the club at City Hall where our photography show is on-going.
• EVENTS – There was no discussion of Events.  The following was taken from the Feb. meeting
• City Hall Exhibit – 6 members are showing photographs at city hall January – July 2024.  Rebekah will make signage to advertise the club.  
• MARCH 26 MEETING “STILL LIFE AT HOME” – APPROACH BY MIKE R. MONTHLY CHALLENGE: WEATHER
• APRIL 12 STEERING COMMITTEE – 6 PM AT REBEKAH’S
• APRIL 23 MEETING MEMBERS SHOW N TELL – “STILL LIFE” PHOTO MIKE PRESENTATION – “ANCESTRAL ANASAZI”
• EARLY MAY HIKE TO GOAT RANCH W HANK S.
• MAY 28 MEETING PRESENTATION ON PHOTO EDITING – PAUL H.
• JUNE OUTING WALK ABOUT DOWNTOWN WITH REBEKAH B.
• SCAVENGER HUNT 2024 – 10 categories, bring a 5×7 print to the September meeting for presentation and voting in October.  See website notification for more information.
• PRESENTATION 
• Mike Rice presentation on the key aspects of doing STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY at home.  The presentation included lighting, camera settings, useful equipment, a variety of subjects and post-processing techniques.    
• Break time: Snacks were provided by Hank and others  
• Monthly challenge – photos were discussed: “WEATHER”.   6 folks brought up to 4 photographs each.  Good discussions were had.   The April challenge is “STILL LIFE”.

Meeting was over at 9:15 pm.  The next meeting is April 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Gem and Mineral club building 2328 Monument Road.   Steering Wheel committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 12 at 6:00 pm at Rebekah’s.

Come try out the new meeting place with us, Tuesday March 26, 2024 AT 7 pm at the geology and mineral club building 2328 Monument road.

Mike Rice will be discussing the technical aspect of doing still life photography at home. Then there is homework for the next month to try it all out. Then there will be snacks and then attendees will share their interpretation of the monthly challenge: WEATHER……