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Aug 12th Perseid Meteor Shower
I know Joshua Tree in August is 100°F during the day but the Perseid Meteor Shower is August 12-13 from 10pm to sunrise. At night, the temperature is a comfortable 70-80°F. It’s a unique opportunity to photograph the meteor shower with the Milky Way. The meteor shower is Saturday night August 12 until Sunday morning. There’s no moon that night and the Milky Way will be visible all night. Best viewing is in Joshua Tree National Park starting at 10pm until 5am the next morning.
Perseid Meteor Shower Joshua Tree Instagram Post
May 17 2023 Meeting Theme – ‘Abstract’
The theme for May’s Photography Interest Group proposed by Cathy was ‘Unusual View or Abstract of a Common Household Item‘. Since I was traveling, John hosted the meeting. Only three members participated and here are photos from Cathy & Sharon:
Cathy Presmyk
Sharon Soroko
Sharon Soroko
May 17 2023 Theme ‘Abstract’
For Apr 19 2023 Theme ‘Eyes’
San Diego Fair – Photography
The San Diego Fair is a great venue to showcase your photography. The deadline for submissions was Apr 17 2023 at 11:59pm. This was open to everyone and had a variety of categories including cell phone photography. For more info go to:
- San Diego Fair – “Get Out There” Photography Exhibition Info
- Download Entry Instructions Link
- Rules – State and Local
There are two One-Day Photo Shootout Contests:
- Sunday, June 18: register by Friday, June 16 at 11:59pm; Entry Instructions
- Sunday, June 25: register by Friday, June 23 at 11:59pm; Entry Instructions
Carlsbad Flower Fields Are Blooming!
It’s that time of year – visit the Carlsbad Flower Fields.
Activities Calendar through May 14th Mother’s Day
Ongoing Specials (Starting March 6th)
Mondays – With the purchase of one adult or one senior/military, you receive one child’s ticket free (ages 3-10)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – Between 1:00pm-4:00pm, receive $2 off adults, seniors/military and children tickets
For more info & to buy an advanced ticket online: Buy a Timed Entry Ticket (click the link)
- General adult admission: $23.00 (+ $3.08 Service Fee)
- Seniors 60+/Military: $21.00 (+ $2.81 Service Fee)
- Children 3-10yr: $12.00 (+ $1.61 Service Fee)
Apr 19 2023: Photo Theme – ‘Eyes’
This month’s photography theme is ‘eyes’ proposed by Gary Wellwood. Photos from members submitted this month will be displayed here:
Cathy Presmyk
Sharon Soroko
Gary Wellwood
Jim Wilkinson
Photography Interest Group Interests Survey
I joined the UCSD Photography Interest Group in 2019 when I retired from UCSD-SIO. When I first joined, we’d meet on campus but the pandemic changed everything. I put together this survey to find out what the members of the group are most interested in. We haven’t discussed much except day-to-day things like travel plans and sharing our photos. But I am curious if there is more we can do as a group, in addition to sharing our photos.