BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Berks Photographic Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://berksphotographic.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Berks Photographic Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T050256
CREATED:20240226T192747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T194132Z
UID:43650-1717441200-1717448400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS member Dutch Bagley presents “Architectural Haiku”
DESCRIPTION:BPS member Dutch Bagley presents “Architectural Haiku” \nDutch has loved capturing images of a city’s architecture wherever he visits\, especially in New York City. For this presentation\, Dutch will demonstrate his initial approach for selecting a capture\, the tools used to create an image and will show how he creates light flows\, enhances contrasts and tonal ranges\, incorporates selections and curves into his images to promote an in-depth three-dimensional look for his architectural images\, and how finished work is readied to hang on a gallery wall. Even if your work is focused in another direction\, this presentation will give you additional options to create your vision. \nDutch is a self-taught amateur photographer\, beginning with his passion for all sizes of film cameras in the 70’s\, creating black and white framed prints\, through to his acceptance of using digital processes during the last 10 years to recreate newer versions of those long ago visions. He is an avid (understatement) local\, national and international photography competition entrant\, relentlessly tracking/analyzing his yearly and lifetime competition entry costs\, number of images accepted/rejected\, acceptance rate (currently 47.62 %)\, etc.\, etc.\, etc.\, and much more\, which keeps him in the rabbit hole. He is a member of 9 photography clubs/venues\, including: President of Gallery 14 in Hopewell NJ\, V.P. of the Cheltenham Camera Club and a member of the Phillips’ Mill Photo Exhibition Committee. He enjoys creating and giving presentations to photography clubs on topics that drive his photographic experience\, believing that sharing one’s knowledge can make us better creators of art.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-dutch-bagley-presents-architectural-haiku/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T050256
CREATED:20240403T180920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T200507Z
UID:43689-1717833600-1717869600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:New York City - BPS members are invited to go to NYC via Klein Bus and photograph with Dutch Bagley
DESCRIPTION:New York City – BPS members are invited to go to NYC via Klein Bus (or via their own transportation) and photograph with Dutch Bagley as a follow-up to his Monday\, June 3rd presentation. This is an amazing opportunity to photograph the city with someone who knows all the places to go! We will have eye popping opportunities to capture a multitude of architectural buildings and structures\, from the Javitz Center and Hudson Yards at the Vessel\, on the west side and down the High Line to the AIC building and beyond. Interspersed with this walk are great moments which include photographing the spring flora and an active city population during their daily activities. There has been a change in bus transportation from the plan originally sent out. The Klein bus is booked through ourbus.com and is $70 round trip. Arrival time in NYC is 9:25 AM\, and morning leaving times vary depending on departure point. Plan to leave NYC at 8:30 PM. Contact Jay Linsenbigler soon (kristieandjayl@gmail.com) for full details and with any questions. 
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/new-york-city-bps-members-are-invited-to-go-to-nyc-via-klein-bus-and-photograph-with-dutch/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T050256
CREATED:20240403T181102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T200347Z
UID:43691-1718438400-1718470800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 15: outing to Philadelphia- the Parkway and the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
DESCRIPTION:Group outing to Philadelphia- the Parkway and the Philadelphia Navy Yard. A day trip with Dutch Bagley to the French Champs-Élysées inspired architecture along the Ben Franklin Parkway which includes the Phila. Art Museum\, Phila. Library\, Rodin Museum\, Barnes Foundation\, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul\, and many more extraordinary buildings. Even a chance to do a selfie with ‘Rocky.’ Then it is on to the Philadelphia Navy Yard where there is a chance to capture the John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier and other older mothballed ships in drydock\, and the curved structure of the Intrepid building and several more modern buildings.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/saturday-june-15-outing-to-philadelphia-the-parkway-and-the-philadelphia-navy-yard-details-to-follow/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T050256
CREATED:20240403T181325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T162214Z
UID:43693-1718650800-1718658000@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:“Authentic Travel Photography in the Age of Instagram” with Bob Krist
DESCRIPTION:– June 17\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: Bob Krist will present via a hybrid Zoom session “Authentic Travel Photography in the Age of Instagram”. The following thoughts are from Bob: “There’s no doubt about it\, social media like Instagram & Facebook has allowed photographers to reach much wider audiences. It’s no longer necessary to pass the gatekeepers of magazine art directors & picture editors to share your photos with the world. The democratization of media has been a boon to photographers. But it’s not without its pitfalls. Instead of fostering a genuine interest in other peoples & cultures\, the Instagram aesthetic somehow became one of\, ‘hey look at me.’ Rather than using the camera as a license to be curious\, we use the camera as a tool to brag with. Pandemic notwithstanding\, we may be traveling\, shooting & sharing more\, but we’re not becoming any more culturally literate. However\, we have become a whole lot more narcissistic.” \nTraveling Photographer (2000) was hailed by American Photographer magazine as “the best book about travel photography we’ve ever read.” \nYou can visit Bob’s website HERE. \nThis will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. For non-members interested in attending\, please register by making your $10 donation at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/. 
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/authentic-travel-photography-in-the-age-of-instagram-with-bob-krist/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T050256
CREATED:20240403T182146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T182146Z
UID:43698-1719046800-1719057600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:June 22\, 2024 (Saturday):  Post processing workshop with Dutch Bagley\, 9am-noon at the Goggleworks.
DESCRIPTION: June 22\, 2024 (Saturday):  Post processing workshop with Dutch Bagley\, 9am-noon at the Goggleworks.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/june-22-2024-saturday-post-processing-workshop-with-dutch-bagley-9am-noon-at-the-goggleworks/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T050256
CREATED:20240403T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T200830Z
UID:43696-1719255600-1719262800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS Member Photo Competition & Critique Night  The theme is “Anything Goes” in both Pictorial & Nature categories. This is a change in topic. 
DESCRIPTION:The second BPS competition and critique for this year will be held on June 24\, 2024. Submission deadline is Sunday night\, June 9\, 2024 at 12 MN. This deadline is close. Submit now. This will be a recorded\, hybrid meeting using Zoom for those who decide not to join us at the GoggleWorks. Every member is encouraged to participate. The goal of our competitions is to make these sessions learning experiences for everyone\, the submitters and the observers. Hopefully\, this will lead to improved photographic outcomes down the road. This is accomplished by having highly qualified judges who do thoughtful and constructive critiques of the submissions and give actionable recommendations. \n“Anything Goes” is the theme for this event in both nature and pictorial. This theme was used in 2023 but is being repeated. The reason for this is to allow our creative expressions to go all out again. Here is the chance to shine. This is the session to showcase abstract images\, multiple exposures\, intentional camera movement\, Photoshop manipulation or even straight forward\, representational imagery\, if desired. Any type of image\, genre or creative process works as long as all of the elements originate entirely within a camera. To be specific\, no AI generative fill elements are allowed in any BPS competition. The maker will need to differentiate between Pictorial and Nature subject matter as the core basis of their images since this could be difficult to discern from the final result. \nThe BPS competition rules were revised and given BPS Board approval on May 8\, 2023 and some slight procedural changes were made this year. Everyone should review the latest rules and the details for entry as found HERE or refer to the BPS website for details under the “Competition” header. This document will give you the naming guidelines and the sizing criteria along with a lot more information. Ginnie has created a guideline for image sizing – check it out HERE. Please\, please do your best to get this process correct. Carefully review your files before your submission. There continue to be a significant number of errors which creates a large amount of unnecessary work on my part. \nFor competitions\, BPS members are divided into Class A (advanced) and Class B groups. Generally\, all new members are in Class B. If you feel that your photographic images and skill level are indeed “advanced” then please email Vince Pellegrini at Vince.Pellegrini@berksphotographic.com to request a review. Each dues-current BPS member in Class A and Class B group may submit up to two images in each of the two categories\, Pictorial category (P) and Nature category (N). Please note the category designation has changed to clarify things with P and N now used for the two categories (instead of A and B.) \nFor submission\, there are 4 links to 4 separate directories in the Club’s SmugMug account to upload images into\, depending on the photographer’s Class (A or B) and the image Category (Pictorial=P or Nature=N). This will then automatically separate the image files appropriately on the receiving end. \nClass A photographers use these 2 links to upload files once they are sized and named correctly: \n\n\nPictorial (P): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/r5ZTvq/ClassAPictorial \n\n\nNature (N): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/BkRVbG/ClassANature  \n\n\nClass B photographers use these 2 links to upload files: \n\n\nPictorial (P): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/f7pVTw/ClassBPictorial \n\n\nNature (N): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/F5hJxr/ClassBNature \n\n\nIf you have questions or need help\, please email Vince before submitting at Vince.Pellegrini@berksphotographic.com. Remember\, no changes can be made after submission. \nSubmission of an image for any BPS competition indicates agreement of the maker to allow BPS to post the image in the BPS Newsletter and online via the BPS website and BPS YouTube channel. \nCarl Finkbeiner will be the judge for this competition. Carl is a professional photographer in the Philadelphia area\, offering fine art photographs\, artifact photography services for curators and makers\, as well as photography instruction. After a 45 year career in a highly rational/analytical profession – statistical sciences – he left the business world in 2015 and pursued his lifelong passion for photography in earnest. Carl earned the Contemporary Practices Photography Certificate from the Tilt Institute in Philadelphia\, then worked in event and portrait photography\, exhibited his own work\, taught photography composition and editing\, and is the Photographer at the Rose Valley Museum\, shooting the collection as well as events and marketing material. \nCarl is an instructor with the Digital Photo Academy which offers a range of on-line courses and services as well as over 200 in the field sessions around the world through 124 instructors. Carl’s own business is Deliberate Light Photography.  Carl can be found on Instagram and Facebook: @carlfinkbeiner. \nThe four first place winners of this BPS competition will be posted on the Digital Photo Academy sites.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-photo-competition-critique-night-the-theme-is-anything-goes-in-both-pictorial-nature-categories-this-is-a-change-in-topic/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,Photo Competitions
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T050256
CREATED:20240317T195942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T211751Z
UID:43667-1719475200-1719496800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Hindu Temple ‘Day Trip’ – June 27 (new date!!!!!) By Jeff Schaeffer
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE FOR THIS TRIP  —  JUNE 27th  — \nOn June 27th\, the club will be taking a day trip to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville\, NJ. This is the second largest Hindu temple in the world and it’s less than two hours from Reading! The first Mandir opened in 2014 and is a beautiful temple with intricately carved sculptures inside and out as well as beautiful mosaics and paintings. The large Akshardham was opened in October 2023 and is an amazing structure with over 10\,000 marble sculptures. An interesting fact is that a lot of the work was done by over 15\,000 volunteers\, each contributing the time they could to help move the project forward. This is a Hindu temple\, but it is open to people of all faiths and the volunteers here are very welcoming! \nMore information about the temple can be found here:  BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham \nA few things to note about the visit. There is no photography allowed inside the buildings. There is plenty to photograph outside the temples and around the grounds. There is a strict dress code – tops must cover the shoulders\, back and upper arms and legwear must be at least below knee-length.  If you don’t comply\, you will be requested to wear wraps which are provided at the Mandir.  Also\, all footwear must be removed to enter the temples. Shoe racks are available at the entrances (note – socks are ok).  More visitor information can be found here:  BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – Robbinsville – Visitor Info  \nWe will plan to arrive at the temple by 10:00 AM which will give us time to tour the Mandir and experience a daily arti (ceremony) at 11:15 AM. Following that\, we will take a tour of the Akshardham and have time to wander around the grounds. Once we are finished at the temple\, we will go to a local Indian Restaurant for lunch. The restaurant will be located near other restaurants for those that may not care for Indian foods. \nThere is no cost for the trip.  There are donation boxes around the temple grounds if you chose to make a donation.  You can choose to meet there\, or I’d suggest we try to carpool where possible. Since there are a few tolls on the turnpike and bridges (about $30)\, we can just share the costs per vehicle.  Once we have a list of those planning to go\, we can work out the meeting location(s).  We would need to leave Reading by 8:00am. \nTo sign up or for more information\, please contact Jeff at jeffschaefferphoto@comcast.net . If we have enough people going\, we can probably arrange for private tours. \nWe hope you’ll join us on June 19th!
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/hindu-temple-day-trip-june-19-by-jeff-schaeffer/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR