Photographic presentation at our Sept. meeting - updated

[charlie]

Hello fellow OVAS members, I'm pleased to inform you , that  at our first meeting on Sept. 22nd, we will be having our very own Rockgarden presenting a few tricks & knowledge on photography & the hobby. Details will be announced at the end of August.Hope to see you all there.
Regards
Updated.

Who is Rockgarden, well he is an avid hobbyist in both  aquatic & photography, Ron has been involved in both hobbies for some 50 yrs in aquatics & 40+ yrs in photography acquiring his first SLR camera in around 1968

He was responsible for starting the Lizard Aquarium Club in Fort Garry, Manitoba (Fort Garry now amalgamated into Greater Winnipeg),he bred & supplied mainly Zebra Danios & Bettas to local fish stores to support his hobby, in the 70`s he served as Program Director for the Regina aquarium Society for one year, he later moved & settled in Ottawa where he became a member of OVAS ,he  helps out with bits and pieces from time to time and provides advice and guidance on low tech SW aquariums and photography matters ( such as on Sept.22nd.) Over the past few years he has reduced number of active aquariums he keeps down to one 90 gallon reef and one 65 gallon FW mixed,.

At present he is retired and out wandering the trails photographing wildlife as much as possible, you can catch a glimpse of his work at the following link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjhayphotography/.
Thanks Ron, the members are sure in for a treat.

[zima]

Now I'm certainly looking forward to this one!

[RoxyDog]

Yay!  Ron has taken some wonderful shots, he certainly knows a thing or two.    And he's a good talker too. 

[Vizerdrix]

Thanks Errol!  And thanks Ron!

I'm looking forward to the presentation, should be informative and fun!

[rockgarden]

Roxy:  Those better be compliments or else I introduce you to my swampland friends .

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjhayphotography/2667668292/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjhayphotography/2670540261/

[busdriver]

I might even re-up my membership just to attend the Photographic Presentation.
Yeah, I know, I don't have to be a member, but it will help.
And besides, I might even meet someone I know, there.

[RoxyDog]

Roxy:  Those better be compliments or else I introduce you to my swampland friends .

Hehe, always Ron.    I look forward to more great pics!

[charlie]

Rockgarden`s profile added

[charlie]

Hello fellow OVAS members, I'm pleased to inform you , that  at our first meeting on Sept. 22nd, we will be having our very own Rockgarden presenting a few tricks & knowledge on photography & the hobby. Details will be announced at the end of August.Hope to see you all there.
Regards
Updated.

Who is Rockgarden, well he is an avid hobbyist in both  aquatic & photography, Ron has been involved in both hobbies for some 50 yrs in aquatics & 40+ yrs in photography acquiring his first SLR camera in around 1968

He was responsible for starting the Lizard Aquarium Club in Fort Garry, Manitoba (Fort Garry now amalgamated into Greater Winnipeg),he bred & supplied mainly Zebra Danios & Bettas to local fish stores to support his hobby, in the 70`s he served as Program Director for the Regina aquarium Society for one year, he later moved & settled in Ottawa where he became a member of OVAS ,he  helps out with bits and pieces from time to time and provides advice and guidance on low tech SW aquariums and photography matters ( such as on Sept.22nd.) Over the past few years he has reduced number of active aquariums he keeps down to one 90 gallon reef and one 65 gallon FW mixed,.

At present he is retired and out wandering the trails photographing wildlife as much as possible, you can catch a glimpse of his work at the following link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjhayphotography/.
Thanks Ron, the members are sure in for a treat.

Well folks , just 2 more Mondays & we will all be quite capable of posting fantastic pictures in the monthly photo contest  .

[KLKelly]

I'm looking forward to it too.  I wish I knew how to use my camera better - I have no clue on things like shutter speed etc.

I loved his photo's - especially the birds and animals.

[Nyx]

Hubby and I are attending as well, for the first time. We're really looking forward to it.

[gonzobluefuzz]

I'm supposed to be at work for 6:00 pm , but could possibly get a co-worker to cover me for a couple hrs. I'd need to skip out before the auction but at least I could catch the presentation and renew my membership ( I had a case of cerebral flatulence with respect to the membership drive and was roaming the walmart parking lot on Sunday.....seems I missed ya'll by a day ) . 

How long is the talk expected to last? Would the pre-auction break at 8:30 be a reasonable estimate?

Curious,

G

[charlie]

I'm supposed to be at work for 6:00 pm , but could possibly get a co-worker to cover me for a couple hrs. I'd need to skip out before the auction but at least I could catch the presentation and renew my membership ( I had a case of cerebral flatulence with respect to the membership drive and was roaming the walmart parking lot on Sunday.....seems I missed ya'll by a day ) . 

How long is the talk expected to last? Would the pre-auction break at 8:30 be a reasonable estimate?

Curious,

G

That sounds like a good plan , except you will miss all the deals  , would be great to have you there , the presentation should be well wrapped up by 8.30, see you on Mon.

[charlie]

Hello fellow OVAS members, I'm pleased to inform you , that  at our first meeting on Sept. 22nd, we will be having our very own Rockgarden presenting a few tricks & knowledge on photography & the hobby. Details will be announced at the end of August.Hope to see you all there.
Regards
Updated.

Who is Rockgarden, well he is an avid hobbyist in both  aquatic & photography, Ron has been involved in both hobbies for some 50 yrs in aquatics & 40+ yrs in photography acquiring his first SLR camera in around 1968

He was responsible for starting the Lizard Aquarium Club in Fort Garry, Manitoba (Fort Garry now amalgamated into Greater Winnipeg),he bred & supplied mainly Zebra Danios & Bettas to local fish stores to support his hobby, in the 70`s he served as Program Director for the Regina aquarium Society for one year, he later moved & settled in Ottawa where he became a member of OVAS ,he  helps out with bits and pieces from time to time and provides advice and guidance on low tech SW aquariums and photography matters ( such as on Sept.22nd.) Over the past few years he has reduced number of active aquariums he keeps down to one 90 gallon reef and one 65 gallon FW mixed,.

At present he is retired and out wandering the trails photographing wildlife as much as possible, you can catch a glimpse of his work at the following link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjhayphotography/.
Thanks Ron, the members are sure in for a treat.

See you all tomorrow

[tim_s]

So I am interested in going to the meeting.
But I don't own a camera.  Will other items be discussed other then the camera demonstration and the mini auction?

[Anja]

I'm all excited already. 

[RoxyDog]

So I am interested in going to the meeting.
But I don't own a camera.  Will other items be discussed other then the camera demonstration and the mini auction?

You could learn anyway and Ron is quite entertaining. 

Or you could come and just hang with the rest of us fishy folk.   

[bitterman]

Ron is very entertaining and if anything its worth going to see the big $$$$ lens's he has drool!!!  Just a few tips can save a lot of frustration when trying to get a shot and Ron takes many AMAZING photos!!!!

I'm looking forward to the entertaining exhibition we are going to see tonight and the good company and conversation also.

Bruce

[busdriver]

Great presentation, Ron!
Thanks a million.

[bitterman]

It was an amazing presention.. I was suprised what Ron crammed into the presentation and how simple he made it seam.

Ron, My hats off to you!

Thanks,
   Bruce