NEWSLETTERPHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY VOL 25:2

PRESIDENT’S LETTER; February 2022

First, I would like to thank all of you for your continued support and participation during my first year as President of the PSOC. This is particularly true for the many of you who continue to make the club successful by volunteering to get all of the club’s work done. The pandemic has made consistently gathering together for meetings, unwise, but we will get back to that enjoyable element of our activities as soon as it makes good sense.

Our February meetings are on the 17th (LENS) and the 24th (General). The Board will decide by the 11th whether those meetings will be held in person, or via Zoom. I will communicate those decisions by email shortly after they are made, as well as in the applicable meeting invitations. The subject of the LENS presentation by Eric Stogner will be “Techniques for Bird Photography”. As most of you know, Eric is an expert. We all have a lot to learn from him. General Meeting submittal photos are to be from either the January 9th Field Trip to Pasadena and Rose Bowl Flea Market, and/or the January Assignment “Still Life”. Please make sure that they comply with the submittal requirements.

This month’s Field Trip is to the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano. Claudia Bennett created a very nice, informative, flyer for the occasion. It is included in this Newsletter and is also already available on our website.

On the subject of trips, check out the flyer in this Newsletter for an opportunity for a photography trip to Costa Rica later this year.

Initial planning by the Field Trips committee for the March 31st to April 3rd Overnight Field Trip to Las Vegas and the Valley of Fire produced the flyer included in this Newsletter. Check it out and put this trip on your calendars.

As usual, this is the time of year for us to support the PSOC by paying our dues. Please mail the appropriate check to our Treasurer, Dan Anderson, at 5051 Linda Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 to be received by no later than February 15th. Checks should be made out to PSOC. Check our website for the pertinent amount in your case.

As a reminder, the PSOC has a Facebook account which is accessible via our website. It is a useful method for Members to; coordinate outings, and share information about; techniques, new equipment, and events of interest to others, etc. Access is limited to Members in good standing (dues paid in full).

Our website is also home to access points for; Member Personal Galleries, mentoring support via Members Helping Members, SmugMug Projects, and Personal Websites. All of these also require being a Member in Good Standing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President’s Letter ................................... 1

Table of Contents ................................... 2

Member Info............................................8

Picture This.................................. ...........9

Costa Rica 2022 Trip.............................16-17

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February 27th Field Trip to MissionSan Juan Capistrano...............................10-11

This Month's Meetings.............................3

2022 PSOC Calendar of Events.............4

2022 PSOC General Meetings...............5

February Shooting Assignment...............6-7

Wall Hangers.........................................18-21

Spring Overnight Trip to Las VegasMarch 31-April 3, 2022..........................12-14

Our guest instructor will be Eric Stogner. Eric will be presenting on the subject "Techniques for Bird Photography." This meeting could be held in person or via Zoom. This will be determined approximately one week before the meeting.

This Month's Meetings

FEBRUARY LENS Meeting Info

Thursday: February 17th @ 7:00 PM

FEBRUARY general Meeting Info

Thursday: February 24th @ 7:00 PM

The General Meeting will be on February 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Whether this meeting will be in-person or via Zoom will be determined at least one week prior to the meeting. Photos from Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Flea Market Field Trip and/or the Assignment "Still Life" are to be submitted. Matt Brown will be our guest critiquer.

Members in good standing may email up to three images plus title photo to the Digital Show Team at: psocphoto@gmail.com on, or before, Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM. This is a hard deadline! If your pictures are late, The Digital Team will return the images to you, advising that they will not be shown. The Digital Processing Team needs this time to prepare for the show. Please make certain that your images are 100% compliant with the detailed instructions in the "Digital Files" page available on the drop-down link on top of the PSOC website main page. If the images are not compliant, they will be returned to you for adjustment.

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2022 PSOC CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

01 New Year's Day 17 M. L. King Day20 LENS Meeting 27 General Meeting 09 Jan Field Trip -

Pasadena & Rose Bowl Flea Mkt (Sun)

* Jan Assignment -Still Life

04 Independence Day 21 LENS Meeting 28 General Meeting 23 PSOC Picnic - next to

Greenbrook club house * Jul Assignment -

*Faces & Portraits

Jul S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Feb S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

14 Valentine's Day 21 Presidents' Day 17 LENS Meeting 24 General Meeting 27 Feb Field Trip -

Mission San Juan Capistrano (Sun)

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Feb Assignment -Creative Perspectives

07 Purple Heart Day 18 LENS Meeting 25 General Meeting 20 Aug Field Trip -

Catalina Island* Aug Assignment -

Seascapes &Marine Life

Aug S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Mar S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

17 St. Patrick’s Day 17 LENS Meeting 24 General Meeting 23 Mar Field Trip - Bolsa

Chica Wetlands (Wed) * Mar Assignment -

Birds & Insects 3/31-4/3 - Overnight Field Trip to Vegas

05 Labor Day 15 LENS Meeting 22 General Meeting 28 Sep Field Trip -

Laguna Beach (Wed) * Sep Assignment -

Artistic & Creative Processing

Sep S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Apr S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

15 Good Friday 17 Easter Sunday 21 LENS Meeting 28 General Meeting 24 Apr Field Trip -

Renaissance Plea- sure Faire (Sun)

* Apr Assignment -Journalism-Tell Story

10 Columbus Day 20 LENS Meeting 27 General Meeting 23 Oct Field Trip -

S.D. Safari Park (Sun)* Oct Assignment -

Animals10/6-10/9 - Overnight Field Trip to Tahoe

Oct S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

May S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

08 Mother's Day 21 Armed Forces Day 30 Memorial Day 19 LENS Meeting 26 General Meeting 21 May Field Trip -

Solvang (Danish) * May Assignment -

Architectural Details

11 Veterans Day 24 Thanksgiving Day 10 LENS Meeting 17 General Meeting 19 Nov Field Trip -

Petersen Automotive Museum

* Nov Assignment -Automotive/Machines

Nov S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Jun S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

19 Father's Day 19 Juneteenth Day 16 LENS Meeting 23 General Meeting 25 Jun Field Trip -

Crystal Cove * Jun Assignment -

Serenity/Calmness

No LENS & Gen. Mtgs. 19 Hanukkah 25 Christmas 08 PSOC Holiday Party -

Show candid shots of members in 2022

* Jan. 26, 2023 Gen.Mtg: Show Petersen Mus. & Autos/Machines

Dec S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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2022 PSOC General Meetings Worksheet (as of 1/24/2022)Meeting Date Field Trip Photos to Submit Field Trip Date Assignment Photos to Submit Helpful LENS Presentation Meeting Critiquer

January 27th Balboa Peninsula Night Shoot Nov. 20th (2021) Night Photography Night Photography (10/21/2021) Art Ramirez

February 24th Pasadena & Rose Bowl Flea Mkt. January 9th Still Life None Matt Brown

March 24th Mission San Juan Capistrano February 27th Creative Perspectives None Barry Evans

April 28th Bolsa Chica Wetlands and Overnight Trip to Las Vegas

March 23rd (BCW) March 31st (LV) Birds and Insects Techniques for Bird

Photography Art Ramirez

May 26th Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 24th Journalism- Telling a Story Journalism, Ideas & Techniques Matt Brown

June 23rd Solvang May 21st Architectural Details Photographing Architectural Details John Bare

July 28th Crystal Cove June 25th Serenity- Invoking Calmness None TBD

August 25th PSOC Picnic July 23rd Faces and Portraits Flash Use & Lighting for Informal Portraits TBD

September 22nd Catalina Island August 20th Seascapes & Marine Life None TBD

October 27th Laguna Beach September 28th Artistic & Creative Processing Preparing Images for a Critique TBD

November 17th San Diego Safari Park Lake Tahoe (overnight)

October 23rd (SD) October 6 - 9 (T) Animals None TBD

No December General Meeting None N/A N/A N/A None

January 26th (2023) Petersen Auto Museum November 19th Automotive and Machines None TBD

1) - Photos for the Assignments can be taken anytime in the prior few months as long as they fit the Assignment description, but should be as recent as feasible2) - Photos taken during Field Trips do not need to be Assignment-related in order to be submitted for General Meeting critique3) - Only Members that have fully paid their dues may submit photos for General Meeting critique

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February Assignment Creative Perspectives to show at March meeting by Mike Whitmore

Think of a creative and unusual perspective when you look into your viewfinder this month and think about how to create a very different and interesting perspective from which to shoot. Consider a more unique way to see your subject.

This could be simply getting your camera down to ground level and looking up. It might be to get high and look down or to get close with a wide-angle lens and distort the perspective. Here is a list of possibilities to get your thinking started:

Get low Get high View through something

Get very close Distort wide angle Use a reflection

Shoot from behind Underneath Above looking down

Exaggerate details Tilt horizontal Superimpose something near and far

These and many other techniques can be used by just moving around a little before snapping the picture. Other possibilities might include creative post- processing your image to combine two or more images to make an artful perspective deception.

The January and February field trips will provide lots of opportunities for exercising your imagination for perspectives. Take some time after each shot to think about how you might shoot “other” perspectives of the same image.

Have some fun getting outside the nine dots this month. Linger for a while when you find an interesting subject and consider as many different perspectives as may come to mind.

Here are a few examples that I have taken.

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Photos by Mike Whitmore

These two websites may give you some good ideas.

88 Brilliant Examples of Forced Perspective Photography | InstantShift

http://www.instantshift.com/2010/08/24/88-brilliant-examples-of-forced-perspective-photography/

Images for unusual perspectives

https://www.google.com/search?q=unusual+perspective+images&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwib8MWz3PLUAhVpjFQKHTgqC08QsAQIJQ&biw=1920&bih=963

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MEMBER INFO February 2022

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In January, Bernd Steinebrunner enjoyed a trip to Antarctica followed by a

short backpacking trip to Patagonia. He posted some of his photos on his website www.bestphotogallery.com and would be happy to talk to anyone who is interested in learning more about his terrific adventure.

Work by Carol Calkins and Deborah Anne are featured in the “Centered On the Center” art show at the Huntington Beach Art Center through March 4th.

New Member Pearl Andreas is focussed on improving her photographic art. She completed a nine-part series of classes from the California Center of Digital Arts, and purchased some new flash gear from Samy’s in Santa Ana.

Jennie Breeze continues to be super busy, with; her work being exhibited in April at the Cafe Cup restaurant in Huntington Beach, traveling to both France and Oregon, taking a digital media class, and continuing to make sales on her Fine Art America website: jennie-breeze.pixels.com

Along with another 29 artists, Kurt Bayless has two photographs on display in the CSU Fullerton Campus Library until March 31st. This is related to the earlier exhibition at the OC Fairgrounds' Heroes Hall.

The Bolsa Chica Conservancy 2022 calendar contains main page photos by PSOC Members; Kurt Bayless, Carol Calkins, and Eileen Rizzacasa.

The 2022 Bolsa Chica Land Trust “Wings Over Bolsa” calendar also has terrific work by PSOC Members. Carol Calkins has three photos in that calendar, and Donna Stogner has one photo included.

Al Russel still has several of his photos of San Diego’s Chicano Park included in the website presentation of Social Venture Partners, a leading San Diego community organization.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 1860

AbrahamLincolnwasalittle-knownone-termIllinoisCongressmanwithnationalaspirationswhenhearrivedinNewYorkCityinFebruary1860tospeakattheCooperUnion.Thespeechhadtobeperfect,butLincolnalsoknewtheimportanceofimage.Beforetakingtothepodium,hestoppedattheBroadwayphotographystudioofMathewB.Brady.

Theportraitist,whohadphotographedeveryonefromEdgarAllanPoetoJamesFenimoreCooper,andwouldchroniclethecomingCivilWar,knewathingortwoaboutpresentation.Hesettheganglyrailsplitterinastatesmanlikepose,tightenedhisshirtcollartohidehislongneckandretouchedtheimagetoimprovehislooks.

Inaclickofashutter,BradydispelledtalkofwhatLincolnsaidwere“rumorsofmylongungainlyPigure…makingmeintoamanofhumanaspectanddigniPiedbearing.”

BycapturingLincoln’syouthfulfeaturesbeforetheravagesoftheCivilWarwouldetchhisfacewiththestrainsoftheOvalOfPice,Bradypresentedhimasacalmcontenderinthefractiousantebellumera.Lincoln’ssubsequenttalkbeforealargelyRepublicanaudienceof1,500wasaresoundingsuccess,andBrady’spicturesoonappearedinpublicationslikeHarper’sWeekly,andonCartesdeVisiteandelectionpostersandbuttons,makingitthemostpowerfulearlyinstanceofaphotousedascampaignpropaganda.

Astheportraitspread,itpropelledLincolnfromtheedgeofgreatnesstotheWhiteHouse,wherehepreservedtheUnionandendedslavery.AsLincolnlateradmitted,“BradyandtheCooperUnionspeechmademePresidentoftheUnitedStates.”

(PhotographbyMathewB.Brady)

Mission San Juan Capistrano

26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan 949-234-1300

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Shooting Assignment: Creative Perspectives

Overview: Mission San Juan Capistrano is the “Jewel of the California Missions.” The historic landmark and museum founded more than two hundred years ago is the birthplace of Orange County. It is the seventh of 21 Spanish Missions established in California by Franciscan Padres. It features a chapel still standing where Saint Serra once celebrated Mass.

Hours and Admission Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed Monday)

Adults (18 – 59): $14 Seniors (60+): $12

Tickets are available for purchase at the Main Entrance. Tickets are also available for purchase online for a specific date via the link below. Tickets are e-mailed electronically upon completion of the online order, no shipping required. Tickets are valid for that date only. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. https://www.missionsjc.com/store/Ticket

Policies: At the time of this writing, masks are required in all indoor areas of the Mission regardless of vaccination status. The site Code of Conduct states: “As a family-oriented and religious site, proper dress attire is required. Graphic and transparent garments are not permitted.” It also stipulates: No tripods allowed.

Parking: Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission. The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Ortega Highway and El Camino Real. For more information, please see the City of San Juan Capistrano’s Parking Map. Most parking is free but there are time restrictions in various lots. Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours. https://www.missionsjc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/public-parking-SJC.pdf

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Carpool: Meet at 8:00 am at the south end of the parking lot located on the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Stark Drive in Huntington Beach.

Directions: From the North Orange County area take the 405/5 South to the second San Juan Capistrano exit, which is Ortega Highway. Turn right off the freeway onto Ortega Highway. The Mission is straight ahead 2-1/2 blocks on the right. There is also the option of taking the train to the Mission. The depot is at 26702 Verdugo Street just 2 blocks from the Mission. Check Metrolink or Amtrak for schedules and ticket prices.

Meetup for lunch at noon: The Cedar Creek Inn 26860 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano

Additional points of interest near the mission: (from San Juan Chamber of Commerce)

Historic railroad station This railroad station, topped with red brick, is now a popular restaurant which was built in 1894 by the Santa Fe Railroad and is the oldest Mission Revival style rail station in Southern California. At the time of completion, it was called "the finest depot on the Santa Fe system."

Los Rios Historic District The Los Rios District includes 31 historic structures. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in California, on the oldest street in California, and includes three adobe homes built in 1794 as housing for families with ties to the Mission. Cottage shops, several restaurants, the old jail, and galleries line Los Rios Street intermingled with private residences as well as the beautiful botanical gardens of Ito Nursery.

Montanez Adobe – (1794) Oldest home in California in Los Rios Historic District 949-240-3119 This adobe was the home of Polonia Montanez who oversaw religious instruction of the village children from 1886-1910. Polonia once led the children on a spiritual trek as they journeyed in prayer and song to break a long drought. On the third day, while praying on Capistrano Beach, the rain began to pour down and three wagons were sent for Polonia and the children.

See http://www.sanjuanchamber.com/pdf/SJC-Walking-Tour-Map.pdf

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PSOC Spring Overnight Trip to Las Vegas, NV

March 31-April 3, 2022

Las Vegas is an international tourist destination year-round. Spring is a great time to visit this desert oasis. The weather is usually warm during the daytime but does cool off at night.

We will be staying three (3) nights at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino from Thursday-March 31 to Sunday-April 3, 2022. A Deluxe King bed or Deluxe 2 Queen bed is $414.68 for 3 nights - $105.08 for Thursday and $154.80 for Friday and Saturday (resort fees and 13% room taxes are included). We’ve reserved a block of 15 rooms (8 king and 7 queen) for PSOC members/guests. Check-in is 4:00 pm and Check-out is 12:00 noon. The cut-off date is March 1, 2022 to make your reservation from our PSOC block of rooms. Don’t wait too long to make your reservation – it’s a popular destination. Note: If you are interested in a Golf View room, it’s $5.00 per night extra plus room tax.

To reserve a room, you can go on-line to http://www.suncoastcasino.com/groups and enter Reservation ID: PSOC22C in order to receive our special group rate, OR you can call the Hotel’s Room Reservations Dept. at (866) 636-7111 and identify yourself as a PSOC member with Reservation ID: PSOC22C. Note: If you don’t identify yourself with the PSOC Reservation ID, you won’t receive our special group rate. The hotel requires a major credit card to guarantee your reservation. If you decide to cancel your room reservation, you must contact the hotel at least 24 hours prior to arrival date in order to get your first night’s deposit refunded. You can contact the Room Reservations Dept. Monday through Friday from 7:00AM- 11:00PM or Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM-5:00PM.

Suncoast Hotel and Casino

Resort fee benefits include access to the 24-hour fitness center, Wi-Fi in the room, coffee maker, in-room safe and refrigerator, unlimited toll free and local telephone calls, wake up service and paging. The Hotel offers “free” parking in their parking lots and covered garage. Valet parking is also “free” with gratuity at customer discretion.

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The hotel has the following dining options: Du-Par’s, Brigg’s Oyster Co., SC Prime Steakhouse & Bar, St. Tropez International Buffet, Bagel Corner Deli & Bakery, The Game, the Bowling Center Snack Bar, and Java Vegas Coffee & Creamery. The hotel also has the following entertainment options: 500-seat showroom with dance floor, one lounge, and the 16-screen Century Theaters cinema. Other restaurants and entertainment venues are walking distance from the hotel.

The Suncoast Hotel and Casino is located at 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89145. The hotel is 7.4 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. See map below. Website: https://www.vegas.com/iv2/las-vegas-hotels/824/suncoast/dates/

How to get to Las Vegas: You can either fly into Harry Reid International Airport and rent a car to get to the hotel, or you can drive north on Interstate I-15 to Vegas, take the I-215 Loop West, take the W. Charleston Blvd. exit east, take the S. Rampart Blvd. exit north, turn west on Alta Dr. and then turn right at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino.

Hoover Dam and Lake Mead

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Red Rock Canyon State Park

Valley of Fire State Park

Some popular locations to photograph in and around the Las Vegas area:

Las Vegas Strip Red Rock Canyon State Park (northwest of Las Vegas)Valley of Fire State Park (northwest of Las Vegas) Nevada State Museum (north Las Vegas) Planetarium and Observatory (north Las Vegas) Natural History Museum (north Las Vegas) Neon Museum and Boneyard (Downtown) Mormon Fort Historic Park (Downtown) Gold and Silver Pawn Shop (Downtown) - As seen on Pawn Stars TV showFremont Street Experience-Viva Vision Lightshow (Fremont Street) Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (east of Las Vegas)

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Check out the following weblinks:

https://www.vegas.com/traveltips/top-10-las-vegas-recreation-spots/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/off-the-strip/red-rock-canyon/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/near-las-vegas/valley-of-fire/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/off-the-strip/neon-museum/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/near-las-vegas/hoover-dam/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/near-las-vegas/lake-mead/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/off-the-strip/fremont-street-experience/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/off-the-strip/planetarium/

https://www.vegas.com/attractions/off-the-strip/mormon-fort/

Neon Museum and Boneyard

Old Mormon Fort Historic Park

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CULTURAL AND WILDLIFE TOURS TO COSTA RICA 

To begin what promises to be an amazing journey in Costa Rica, in and out of the capital city of San  José where you’ll have an overnight stay at a nearby hotel. Your stay  includes all airport transfers, a Welcome Dinner and breakfast the next morning. 

After spending one night in San José, next you’ll take an included flight down to the Osa Peninsula where you’ll be picked up by your local hosts at the airport and driven nearby to the beautiful Crocodile Bay Resort (4 stars.   The resort  is situated on the waterfront and  is comprised of 44 acres of gardens and trails and comes complete with built‐in swimming pool with swim up bar, hot tub and a variety of spa services including massage and other body treatments, and the food is plentiful and very good (you can order anything you like right of the menu, and red and white wine, soft drinks and water are included at all meals. 

You’ll have some truly  incredible experiences and activities planned,  including:   Monkey Tour: “The tropical  lowland rainforest  is the most species‐rich  land‐based ecosystem on earth. It’s a land of enchantment made up of brilliantly colored birds (the scarlet macaw and the chestnut‐mandible toucan, rare mammals (both 2‐ and 3‐toed sloths, four species of monkeys (howler, white‐faced,  spider and  squirrel, all of which  together are only  seen  in  this area, along with peccaries,  and  wild  cats.   Your  senses  will  be  heightened  as  you  become  one  with  your surroundings!” 

Rancho Raices de Osa (Chocolate Farm Tour: “Owned and operated by a local Costa Rican family, this project is a thriving example of agro‐ecology. This visionary farm serves as a model of success for balancing the subsistence needs of humans with preserving nature.   The tour commences with a nice easy walk through organic tropical fruit trees of pineapple, banana, papaya, melon, rambutan, sugar cane and manioc. You’ll then visit the natural corridors of the farm, where well‐manicured trails lead you through a picturesque lowland rainforest. Experience how chocolate is made and taste the results. The tour ends with a complete lunch, including an offering to prepare, and sample, some of the many products of the farm, which vary seasonally and are served under the shade of an enormous Kapok tree.” 

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COST 

$3,399 per person in Double Occupancy Please add $599 per person for Single Supplement  if you’d  like your own room throughout. A deposit of $750 per person is currently due to reserve your space on this trip. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER 

To register, please request the Reservation Form and Terms & Conditions by emailing Ralph at ralph@PhotoEnrichment.com.  

Until the trip is called a go a deposit of $750 is due for each participant to hold their spot.  You can deposit a check directly into the Photo Enrichment Programs, Inc. bank account at any Bank of America branch, or send a personal check (please email Ralph at this  link for details).   Your participation is not confirmed until completed Reservation Form and Terms & Conditions, plus passport copy and payment in full, have been submitted.  

Program Includes: 

6 nights’ accommodations  in Costa Rica,  including 1 night at  the Hilton Garden  Inn LaSabana (or similar) in the capital of San José and 5 nights at Crocodile Bay Resort in theOsa Peninsula.  Both are very nice hotels, each with at least one pool (bring your suit!),professional spa services, and other amenities available.

Private airport transfer in San José (SJO) upon arrival, and group airport transfer to andfrom the hotel in Puerto Jimenez (PJM) on the Osa Peninsula.

Roundtrip internal flights from SJO > PJM > SJO are included.

Services of English‐speaking guides and naturalists for specific group activities.

Meals and Drinks: All meals during program dates are provided and include water, softdrinks and red or white wine.  Beer and other drinks are available for an additional fee.

Generous amounts of soft drinks, beer, water and a variety of snacks are provided forspecific group activities.

Transportation between all locations and for included group activities in private vehicles.

Private boat ride on the Sierpe River with naturalist and local guide.

Entry fees for all included sites and experiences.

Orientation tour of our resort property with our local, English‐speaking guide.

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Before & After Comments/Suggestions of Art Ramirez

Image by Eileen Rizzacasa

Image by Diane Fritz

Art Comment: He would prefer a "skosh darker."

Art Comments: "Darken [bottom] down or cropfrom the bottom."

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Image by Steve Lichtenberger

Image by Nancy Phillips

Image by Kurt Bayless

Art Comment: "Snip of a little... at bottom or make it darker."

Art Comment: "More severe crop... out of the bottom."

Art Comment: To get rid of the "halo" effect,use the "high pass sharpening tool."

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Image by Deborah Anne

Image by Gary Miller

Art's Comments: "Crop in from the right," "brighten thebike," and "interested to see how it is without [the words]."

Art's Comments: Looks like "two separate photos."

Image by Bernd Steinebruner Art Comments: Art wondered how it would look with more detail in the right corner.

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Image by Jeffrey Sward

Image by John Bare

Art's Comment: "Too bright."

Art's Comments: "I got nothing to say about this. Very Nice." "Give it a try in black and white."

Image by Jack StrandArt's Comments: "Experiment with some changes so we have a photo that looks just a little more unusual."

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