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This event is FREE and held all over the world!
All you have to do is sign up for a group photo event that is held in the area of your choice. It's a fun way to meet new photographers and sharpen your skills at the same time. All you have to do is sign up for the walk of your choice, meet up at the designated spot and have some fun with other photographers. There is also a FREE photo competition you can enter following the shoot. (Optional of course). Just click the link below in red to learn more as the date draws nearer. It would be great to see a large showing from the camera club.
2024 SCC Slideshow Photo Themes
SEPTEMBER: Simplicity/Minimalism
OCTOBER: Halloween
NOVEMBER: Churches/Graveyards
DECEMBER: Christmas
Please send 6 images in JPEG format. 1 image will be used for your introduction.
Send images to Rob Hamilton for the monthly slide show at:
rfh3358@gmail.com
Upcoming Field Trips
SEPTEMBER 2024
If you cannot attend on the selected day and time, go on your own schedule and send six photos to Rob rfh3358@gmail.com for the slide show.
Ask anyone if you need assistance to achieve this task.
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Saturday September 14 at 10 am and Sunday September 15 at 3 pm. Sarasota Toy Museum 3580 17th St. Sarasota 34235. The location is near Beneva and features a nostalgic journey viewing antique/vintage toys, lunch boxes, dolls/collectables and a model H0 railroad operated by Sarasota Bay Model Railroad Society. The front of the building is a toy/comic book store and has no cost to visit. Entering the museum has an admission of $15 or $10 for SENIORS. Outdoor murals on three sides. Closed Mondays, other times of operation are Tuesday through Thursday 11 to 7, Friday and Saturday 10 to 8 and Sunday 12 to 5. CAUTION: when leaving, it is easier to turn right on 17th than to turn left. It is a busy road. Look up Sarasota Toy Museum on FaceBook or view www.sarasotatoymuseum.com
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Friday September 20 at 6:30 pm Coquina Beach sunset. Address is 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach 34217. Meet at the concession stand. Have a beverage, BLT, burger, hot dog, salad, grilled cheese, chicken tenders or ice cream. Sunset happens at 7:28 pm. Stay for any after-glow. The remains of a former pier are on the south side.
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Give YOUR field trip suggestions to Bryan or better yet, lead us on a field trip. I try to keep them close to home and free. Evidence shows this to be the best way to gain attendance. A few members have the desire to drive more than 10 miles and perhaps pay an admission fee.
Cheers, Bryan
Competition:
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The Observer Newspaper
"Weather & Nature Photo Contest"
Submit your photos for the year 24-25 contest.
In February 2025, you will vote for your favorite
photo, and the submission with the most votes wins a
$500.00
Gift Card!​​​​​​​
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Submitted by Bryan for Rhonda
Where We Meet
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We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month.
@ 6:30 pm.
We would love to hear your input...
Upcoming Meeting:​
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OCTOBER 10th at 6:30 pm.
2024
LOCATED AT:
The YMCA Bradenton
3805 59th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34209
Get out and take photographs!
Our club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm and YOU are welcome to attend. Bradenton YMCA, 3805 59th St. W., Bradenton 34209.
Photographs tell our story. This club is now in it's 43rd year (founded 1980). Displays can happen at a library, a festival, the county fair and at every meeting we have. We bring 8x10 size photos to the meetings for a contest. Every year we have a "critique" presentation.
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We have two monthly field trips and one monthly theme. In addition, you can create your own "field trip", take photos and submit them into the slide show.
Members send 6 photos of field trips and theme to Rob Hamilton for the monthly slide shows. Rob's email: rfh3358@gmail.com
The monthly slide show will be viewed at our meeting and posted on YouTube. YouTube postings provide a history
Please click the link below to view
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Photography is our hobby. All levels are welcome to join the club. Cell phone photography works as does DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Join with us as we adventure and snap photographs which we share with each other in addition to having them shown in various places.
Want More Opportunities To Shoot?
a.k.a. "Rand"
Bryan's Outings
Bryan is always out and about checking out new sites and photographing local events.
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Please contact Bryan if you would like to go.
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