On Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., LPA is heading down to Santa Clarita Skate Park to photograph skateboarders, BMX riders, rollerbladers, and scooter riders. 

We have an upcoming Action competition, and we want to give you an opportunity to get some great action shots! 

Address: 20840 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350   https://scskatepark.com/

Don't forget to bring water and sunscreen!

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Saturday, January 25, 2025 there will be a unique opportunity to photograph aircraft flying low through "Star Wars Canyon". We'll be at the place where we shot the Milky Way and star trails last August. For Google Maps, put in Father Crowley Overlook. It is about 2-1/2 hours from the Antelope Valley.

There is a group of pilots, called "The Privateers", who will be flying a variety of planes through the canyon at low altitude. This is the closest thing to a guarantee you'll have of seeing planes do this. There is no set schedule or list, but we expect the planes to come through in the morning.

Andrew plans on being there by 8AM. The only "services" available at the site are a National Park-style pit toilet. NO cell signal, no anything.

Bring snacks (bag lunch), water, a chair, a camera. a long lens (200-500, 150-600 or comparable) and your patience. Dress in warm layers. There's a paved parking lot, and a dirt road that takes you out along the edge of the canyon. It's a rocky road with sharp rocks.

Possible aircraft to come through are an Antonov An-2 biplane (complete with horn), Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainer, Fouga CM.170 Magister jet trainer, privately owned Northrop F-5 fighter, maybe more. It will likely be a handful of planes (More than 1, probably less than 10).

Here are some examples of what we'll see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5x_mzKEzts

https://youtu.be/usYI1IgqWi8?si=IYkYcs_UD6Y0SyME

There are zero guarantees here. Plans change, airplanes break before they can take off, but the chances this day are better than most. Think of it as fishing, but at a well-stocked lake.

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On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Lancaster Photography Association will be going to a calf roping event in Agua Dulce. We will have the opportunity to take some great photojournalism and human interest photos and spend time learning from each other as we photograph this event. 

You will need to bring:

        Camera

        Medium-range lens (70-200 or similar)

        A stool or chair

        Water, sunscreen/hat

We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at JPK Arena, 9233 W. Sierra Hwy, Agua Dulce, CA for a group photo and then spend a few hours photographing the horses, riders and calves during the event. 

See you there!

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LPA is excited to be taking a field trip up to the Eastern Sierras from Thursday, October 17 through Saturday, October 19, 2024 to photograph the fall colors! We will make our base camp in Bishop. Bishop is a great small town with Schatt's Bakery, Laws Railroad Museum, and many hotels and restaurants. Make your reservations now as the hotels fill up for fall color enthusiasts. Motel 6 and Best Western Bishop Lodge are next to each other, depending on your price range.

On Thursday, October 17th, we will meet at 12:00 p.m. at Carls' Junior in Bishop, CA. and spend some time up Bishop Creek and the lakes there, visit the Fish Slough petroglyphs (as time permits), and meet for dinner.

Highlights on Friday, October 18th will be June Loop, Lundy Canyon, Bodie State Historic Park, and Mono Lake at sunset with star trails for those interested.

Saturday, October 19th, we will check out of our hotels, meet for breakfast, and then venture up to Convict Lake, Mammoth Lakes and Hot Creek for more beautiful views, before heading home. Time permitting, there are several stops on the way home you can enjoy - Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery, Manzanar, Alabama Hills, etc.

The weather will be unpredictable, with moderate days and very cool nights, so plan accordingly. Layered clothing is recommended.

Bring your camera, wide to telephoto lenses, a tripod, remote shutter, extra batteries and memory cards as needed, portable chair (for star trails), plenty of water and sunscreen.

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On September 14, 2024, Andrew Lewis will be leading a field trip to Debellis Ranch in Acton. The ranch grows many vibrant blooms for cutting, and has a beautifully preserved 1966 Southern Pacific caboose and other rustic decor decorating the area. There are many bees and butterflies to photograph as well. Our main focus will be macro photography, but bring a wider lens for scenic photos of the ranch.

Debellis Ranch also allows you to cut

your own flowers if you are interested in taking a bouquet home with you ($20-35). 

 

Bring your camera and lenses (macro and 24-70 or similar) along with a tripod, small diffuser, etc.

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Place: Debellis Ranch, 32538 Aliso Canyon Rd., Acton, CA 93510

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Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA

Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.

Meeting Spot: Pier Entrance, Manhattan Beach

Join us for an exciting day of photography at the Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball tournament! This event is a fantastic opportunity to capture the energy and action of professional beach volleyball in one of the sport's most iconic locations!

 

Parking: We recommend parking at Pacific Elementary School (1200 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach). Parking is free, and shuttle service to the tournament site begins at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Time & Location: We'll meet at the Pier Entrance at 9:30 a.m. Please be on time, as this will allow us to get settled and find the best vantage points for photography. 

 What to Bring:

• Camera: Any camera you are comfortable using.
• Lens: A 70-200 mm lens or comparable is ideal for capturing the fast-paced action.
• Water: Stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Small stool: A portable stool or seat cushion will make it easier to get comfortable as you shoot.
• Sunscreen/Hat: Protect yourself from the sun, as we'll be outdoors for most of the day.

This is a wonderful chance to practic sports photography and enjoy a day at the beach with fellow photography enthusiasts. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to Kathy at (661)317-1884.

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On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, all LPA members are invited for a one night/next morning trip to the Alabama Hills to do some night photography at the Cyclops Arch formation. We will meet up at 6:00 p.m. on July 31st for dinner at Mt. Whitney Restaurant. After dinner we will carpool up to the Cyclops area before sunset (Approx 8:00) for a short hike to the rock formations. It will still be pretty warm out.

We will be shooting from about 9:00 p.m. to about 1 am that evening. Bring a hat, sunscreen, red (or very dim) flashlight, plenty of water and snacks, and your tripod and remote release. We will capture some great night time photography. If you remember, when we went last year, the arch was part of a large workshop on the night we

visited, so we are hoping to be the only ones there this time!

There is good lodging at the Dow Villa Hotel in Lone Pine if you want to spend the night. We will then get up the next day and have breakfast (Alabama Hills Cafe & Bakery) around 9:00 a.m., after which we will head up to Whitney Portal for some waterfall photography and cooler temperatures. If you miss breakfast, you can always meet us up there from 10:30 to 11:30 for some forest waterfall shots.

If you have any questions about the trip, call Kathy or Steve (see membership directory for #)

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