HCC Newsletter, April 2023

Pictures sent in by our members

Lark. R.I.P. by A.G.Mudge



The Clown by Pamela Peeters



Crane family by Jeffrey Breitman



Broken window by Nancy Zannini

President's Message

by Dawn Dingee

Spring weather has finally arrived! Hopefully we've seen the last of the snow for this year. Six years ago this month we actually received 2 feet of snow in a single storm! Let's hope that doesn't happen again!
The salon show at the Souterrain Gallery is up through April 30th. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, April 22nd from 3:00-5:00. Additional details about the opening and closing reception can be found here in the newsletter. I also provided some pictures from the opening.
I will soon be sending an email out with potential field trips and dates. Please respond if you're interested in any of them. Also let me know if the proposed dates don't work. Hopefully we can agree on a couple of outings so we can enjoy the weather, enjoy shooting, as well as each other's company.
Our April meeting will be in person at Noble Horizons. The committee is still working on the program as we needed to make some last minute changes so hopefully we can provide details soon. Until then, Happy Shooting!

Dawn

Former PSA and NECCC winners by Dawn Dingee

New Britain Museum of American Art by Lazlo Gyorsok

On a nice sunny day at the end of February my wife, Chris and myself went to see the exhibitions at the Museum of American Art in New Britain. As we stepped inside we were instantly drawn to the vibrant paintings and sculptures that adorned the walls. The works of iconic artists like Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe were proudly displayed, captivating us with their bold colors and imaginative designs. In addition they had special exhibitions by two photographers, Ansell Adams and Edward Burtynsky, both of them were very, very impressive in their different styles. After seeing the photography shows we spent hours exploring the different other galleries, each one showcasing a unique aspect of American art history. From the abstract expressionism of the 1950s to the contemporary pieces of today, the museum held a wealth of beauty and inspiration.

Wish House salon show by Dawn Dingee

The opening reception of the "What We See" salon show took place on March 4th. This show features 50+ photos from 13 HCC members. The opening reception was a lively event attended by many HCC members, their friends, family, people-about-town and friends of the gallery. Members were able to talk about their photographs, their style and photography in general. Wine and refreshments were provided by the gallery owners. If you missed the opening reception, you can still visit the show through April 30th. Visit the Souterrain Gallery website for opening times at - https://www.souterraingallery.net/.
The Souterrain Gallery has graciously offered to host another party. Call it a second opening, a closing or just a spring welcome party and a celebration of our members and their work. Please try to attend and bring a guest or two on Saturday, April 22nd from 3:00-5::00 pm.

March Meeting with Sarah Blodgett by Dawn Dingee

If you missed our March meeting, you missed an excellent presentation. Fellow member Sarah Blodgett gave a presentation about her recent travels through the Everglades and beyond. She basically took us on her journey with stops along Alligator Alley, and birding in the Everglades. There are over 360 bird species in Everglades National Park located in southern Florida. Sarah shared her many wonderful photos of birds, plants and other wildlife such as alligators and turtles. Some were taken with her Canon Mark 4, others with her iPhone and a few taken with her camera that she had converted to Infrared. Sarah is very knowledgeable about birds and provided many interesting facts. And when the lights came on, she was surprised by her daughter Grace and her daughter's boyfriend Thomas who had driven down from Maine to surprise her. Here are some photos of the meeting.

Dawn