The Field Trip for October is
October the 14th
at various locations:

The Theme is:
Environmental Impact Photography

The environmental photographer’s objectives encompass:

    • Cultivating awareness about the profound repercussions of waste accumulation, air pollution, and plastic contamination on both the ecosystem and public well-being.

    • Championing the utilization of photography as a formidable instrument for advocating environmental causes and steering societal transformation.

    • Prompting a call to action among viewers, spurring them to actively engage in diminishing air pollution, waste accumulation, and plastic pollution within our localities.

PLEASE SUBMIT TO REGISTER FOR THIS FIELDTRIP

Any questions please contact Val Bormanis at 561 994-0363 (call or text) or email at fieldtrip.tcpcinc.org

Introducing the: LoveTheFort PhotoWalk Event!

Downtown Fort Pierce has undergone remarkable transformations since Mitch Kloorfain last led a PhotoWalk here. The area now boasts new marinas, fresh dining establishments, and captivating Art in Public Places installations.

The PhotoWalk is scheduled to take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, commencing at the Gazebo located opposite Cobb’s Landing and concluding at the same scenic spot. During these walks, photographers often divide into small groups. If you’re a novice and wish to be paired with a more experienced photographer, please let Mitch know.

That Saturday, you’ll witness the downtown area bathed in a warm afternoon glow, as it gradually awakens in anticipation of Saturday night festivities. This provides an abundance of captivating photo opportunities that you won’t want to miss.

While there are numerous prizes available through KelbyOne’s central office, we are delighted to offer the photographer who captures the best image of the walk a unique PhotoWalk tumbler featuring the winning image.

We extend a warm welcome to everyone interested in joining the walk. To participate, simply sign up for FREE using this link: https://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/lovethefort-photowalk/

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Field Trips and Themes for 2023
Click on the Field Trip destination for more information about the Field Trip

 

January 14th Fieldtrip to Butterfly World for:

February’s Theme         Macro/Close up:

There is something magical about seeing a subject up close and personal. This opens up a whole new world of options for photographers. You can achieve close focus by decreasing the camera’s distance from the subject and letting it fill the frame, by adding extension tubes, use a close-up filter (diopter), or by using a macro lens. Use a tripod if possible. Close-up photography, or macro photography, can be a very rewarding form of photographic expression.

February 11th Fieldtrip to Paleo Hammock meet there 9am for:

March’s Theme             Nature Photography

Nature photography is photography that unlocks the beauty of natural elements in their natural habitat within a frame. It is an umbrella term that covers landscape photographywildlife photography, and garden photography. The aspects of nature include a variety of subjects ranging from plants, animals, lush greenery in a personal backyard, to a hidden natural wonder. True Nature Photography is without the hand of man, in other words nothing man made (or human) should be in the image.

March 11th Fieldtrip to Wachodahatchee Wetlands meet there at 7:30am for:

April’s Theme                       Panning Photography

Panning is a camera technique used to capture motion blur and convey movement while keeping a moving subject sharp. To capture a panning shot, choose a moving subject and a shutter speed slow enough to capture its movement. A fast subject like a vehicle will not require as slow of a shutter speed as a person running, for instance. As your subject moves perpendicularly to your lens, follow it in the direction that it’s moving. Panning will take some practice to nail the technique, but it produces much more interesting shots of moving subjects than those with a static background.

April 15th Fieldtrip to Stick Marsh  for:

May’s Theme                 Birds

Bird photography is one of the most popular genres of nature photography. For beginners birds in parks are used to people, so they are much easier to approach than birds in wild forests or fields. Birds near feeders are usually very friendly and will not be frightened by you if you have a little bit of patience. As you learn how to make friends with birds, your photos will be rewarding.

May 13th Fieldtrip to McKee Gardens for:

June’s Theme                        Floral

Flowers are a natural subject for photography, full of color, texture, patterns, and personality. As you begin the exciting process of shooting flowers, you should focus on the following details; the location of your photo shoot, capturing the main focus of the image, finding the correct angle for taking the image and finding or making suitable background for your ideal image.

June 10th Fieldtrip to Riverwalk Ft. Pierce for:

July’s Theme                 Photographing Reflections

Reflection photos refer to any shot, no matter what type of photography that uses a reflective surface such as; water, mirrors, puddles, glasses, etc. Reflection photography really is about the ability to look at an image in a different way.

July 15th Fieldtrip to Brevard Zoo for:

August’s Theme            Eyes

For the eye level vantage point, shooting at the subject’s eye level is key! For animal and people photography, shooting at the eye level encourages the viewer to form a bond with the animal in the image because you look directly into the beautiful eyes.

August 12th  Fieldtrip to Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers Market for:

September’s Theme      Street Photography

Street photography is one of the most challenging but at the same time one of the most rewarding genres of photography. Documenting people in their everyday environment is not easy – it requires patience, hard work and sometimes even some bravery to be able to approach and photograph complete strangers. You need to have quick responses and react intuitively as you would shooting sports. Just like travel photography, you must master storytelling. And also, you must be able to thoughtfully and creatively compose a compelling shot that draws in your viewer, just like in landscape photography.

September 16th Fieldtrip to Tradition Town Center for:

October’s Theme          Sunset (Golden Hour/Blue Hour) Photography

  • The photograph doesn’t necessarily need the sun as its subject.
  •  Often, the focal point is the sun’s impact on the landscape.
  • Prepare and envision the desired image.
  • We will meet at 6:45 PM in the parking lot of the Great Greek Restaurant (10513 SW Meeting Street #101, Port St Lucie), it is near Panera and Meeting Street Restaurant.
With the sunset scheduled for 7:25 PM. Points of interest include the lake’s fountains, the children’s fountain, the lakeside path, the pavilion along the path, the rear pavilion of Longhorn Steak House, City Hall, outdoor eateries, and more.
Bring your tripod.

October 14th Fieldtrip TBA for:

November’s Theme is  Environmental Impact

The environmental photographer’s objectives encompass:
  • Cultivating awareness about the profound repercussions of waste accumulation, air pollution, and plastic contamination on both the ecosystem and public well-being.
  • Championing the utilization of photography as a formidable instrument for advocating environmental causes and steering societal transformation.
  • Prompting a call to action among viewers, spurring them to actively engage in diminishing air pollution, waste accumulation, and plastic pollution within our localities.

Fieldtrip to Stuart Air Show for:

December’s Theme        Fast Shutter Speed

Fast shutter speeds, at 1/500th of a second or faster, will freeze and capture quick-moving action – so you get a clean image of a subject that would otherwise be blurred. You can use a fast shutter speed for, sports photographywildlife photographystreet photography or any kind of action photography.
The Air Show runs from November 10 – 12, 2023.  Friday hours are 5 – 9 PM Gates open 4:30PM, Saturday and Sunday hours Gates open at 9am. Flying starts at 12pm.

December 16th Fieldtrip to Heathcote Botanical Garden of Lights

at night for: January  2024’s Theme  Christmas Lights

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November's Field trip to Paleo Hammock Preserve was canceled due to Hurricane.

October's Field trip was to Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, Dade City

September's Field trip was to Green Cay Boynton Beach

August's Field trip was to Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens for Macro/Close-up Photography

Learn, Share, Photograph.

Whether you enjoy taking photos on your phone, a simple point and shoot or an advanced DSLR or Mirrorless, TCPC welcomes you! Join us for our meeting at our center, 1109 Soltman Ave, Fort Pierce on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to about 8:30pm. 

Throughout the year, we schedule guest speakers, conduct workshops, plan social events, organize photographic outings, and we participate in local and state programs. 

Field Trips

Field Trips are a very important part of the TCPC experience. Each month, members of the group go on an organized outing to one of the many photogenic spots in our area. 

Join with your fellow photographers who share the passion for photography! This is a great opportunity to meet others in the group, capture great photos as well as learn from the expertise and experience of others.