ASONP Board member Carl Johnson gave a presentation, “Nocturnal Obsession,” about the aurora borealis. He provided scientific information about what causes the aurora borealis, gave advice on tools on how to successfully chase the aurora, debunked some misconceptions about the aurora, and provided tips on how to photograph the aurora borealis. After the presentation, member… continue reading »
Gayle has wanted to go to Round Island for many years, but the remoteness of the island and the infamous Bristol Bay weather made getting there somewhat difficult. This year, all the stars aligned to be able to make it happen. Join Gayle for a photographic presentation encompassing the Round Island Experience, from the permit… continue reading »
Typically our favorite meeting of the season, ASONP members get to show off images they’ve taken over the past summer. Images were from Alaska, the Lower 48 and other locations from around the world. Nearly 100 images were on display from photographers: Alan Musy, Carl Johnson, Cathy Hart, Colin Tyler, Bill Rome, and Doug Hupp…. continue reading »
The technology now exists that will allow AI (artificial Intelligence) to produce about any image that you desire. AI can make an image without using a camera by utilizing millions or billions of real photographs to make virtually any picture. Want a picture of a moose next to a pond? No problem, AI can do… continue reading »
Conservation photographer Katherine Feng presented a program on how she approaches conservation photography to educate the public about wildlife, their habitat and people’s efforts to protect them. She works closely with the different nature reserves in China where she donates her images for conservation purposes. Katherine’s presentation will feature photos of China’s giant and lesser… continue reading »
Photographers Julie Jessen, Cathy Hart, Gayle Neufeld, Alissa Crandall, Bethany Hotchkiss, Julia Moore, Liz Brown and Kathy Doty as they take you on a journey to Brazil from the Amazon to the Pantanal. This was our last meeting before the Summer break. We will not meet again until October, 2023. Chat Text
Enjoy a visual journey as Fredrik and Nancy observe a pair of Saw-Whet Owls hatch and raise a family of four nestlings in a nestbox on their property. The presentation encompasses their experience while spending countless hours observing them, and what Fredrik and Nancy learned about their biology. It also includes the pre-cautions they took… continue reading »
alaskaWILD 2023 Judge Jessica Rix gave her presentation on the judging of our annual show for 2023, as well as her history as a photographer and instructor with the Rocky Mountain School of Photography. A video presentation of all entries submitted for this year’s alaskaWILD was shown, followed by a video presentation of winning entries… continue reading »
By John R. DeLapp What is Pixel Shift? If you own a camera that has a “high resolution” option, your camera uses pixel shift to boost the native resolution to a higher level. The term “pixel shift” is a bit misleading – the pixels don’t move – only the sensor holding the pixels moves. In… continue reading »
When Jamin got his start in photography, he remembered hearing that you should shoot with the sun at your back for the best lighting on your subject. But over the years Jamin has learned that that is the light he liked the very least. In this presentation, Jamin explored some ways he has sought out… continue reading »