SLAG Profiles: David Groen
The Photography Section's very own Dave Groen was highlighted in a recent Saint Louis Artists Guild Blog update. Dave's photography covers one of the widest range of genres I've ever seen, and he brings amazing talents to each. Whether nature, in-flight vintage aircraft, portraits, glamour, infrared, race cars, photoshop master, to just amazing views of things we all take for granted.
Give Dave's SLAG profile a read and get inspired.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Photography Section: June 20th Meeting - St. Charles Photoshoot
June 20th, Monday, 7pm-9pm
Where? Historic St. Charles!
What? Photoshoot
The votes been tallied. No pregnant or dangling chads. No recounts.
The next meeting of the Saint Louis Artists' Guild Photography Section will be a photoshoot in the historic district of St. Charles. Charge your batteries, clear your flashcards, and get ready. What's there to photograph in old town St. Chuck? Lots. From historic buildings, covered sidewalks, horse drawn carriages, cobblestone roads, flowers, shop windows, and people taking in all the previously mentioned things, too. Many of the shops will be closed by 7pm, so if you wanted to do some shopping, come early.
We'll converge in St. Charles on Main Street at the Gazebo (next to the Ice Cream Shop) at 7pm. We can travel as a pack, or split into smaller groups to cover the street North and South. We should have decent evening light until late, but bring a flash, tripod, or crank your ISO. Afterwards around 9pm, some of us will relax at Lewis & Clark's.
While there is parking on Main Street's cobblestone roadway, I suggest easier parking from Riverside Drive.
For those coming from St. Louis and Illinois and might be unfamiliar with St. Charles, take I-70W. Turn on the first exit after crossing the bridge - Fifth Street. Turn right on Fifth Street, and go straight through the first stop light (stop if the light is red, go on green). At the next stop light, angle right onto Boone's Lick Road. Take that road pass the stop sign and Trailhead Brewery, then angle left. You are now on Riverside Drive. Parking on Riverside Drive or the parking lots to your left. Pass the statue of Seaman (some think it is a statue of Lewis and Clark), pass the train going nowhere, pass the Train Depot, and Jackson Street soon follows - Main and Jackson is where we'll be meeting at the Gazebo. If you drove all the way to the Pavillion, you've gone too far. Find a place to park and walk back.
If you are coming from St. Charles or St. Peters or other points west of St. Charlie, I assume you know St. Charles. If not, click the link and get some google directions. If you are coming in from North County, I-370W is not really any faster than I-70W. I recommend taking I-70W.
If you end up driving to the Artists Guild that night, you'll still be able to meet-up with us in St. Charles. Just take I-64/US40 to I-170N to I-70W (25 minutes at the speed limit).
cheers.
Where? Historic St. Charles!
What? Photoshoot
The votes been tallied. No pregnant or dangling chads. No recounts.
The next meeting of the Saint Louis Artists' Guild Photography Section will be a photoshoot in the historic district of St. Charles. Charge your batteries, clear your flashcards, and get ready. What's there to photograph in old town St. Chuck? Lots. From historic buildings, covered sidewalks, horse drawn carriages, cobblestone roads, flowers, shop windows, and people taking in all the previously mentioned things, too. Many of the shops will be closed by 7pm, so if you wanted to do some shopping, come early.
We'll converge in St. Charles on Main Street at the Gazebo (next to the Ice Cream Shop) at 7pm. We can travel as a pack, or split into smaller groups to cover the street North and South. We should have decent evening light until late, but bring a flash, tripod, or crank your ISO. Afterwards around 9pm, some of us will relax at Lewis & Clark's.
While there is parking on Main Street's cobblestone roadway, I suggest easier parking from Riverside Drive.
For those coming from St. Louis and Illinois and might be unfamiliar with St. Charles, take I-70W. Turn on the first exit after crossing the bridge - Fifth Street. Turn right on Fifth Street, and go straight through the first stop light (stop if the light is red, go on green). At the next stop light, angle right onto Boone's Lick Road. Take that road pass the stop sign and Trailhead Brewery, then angle left. You are now on Riverside Drive. Parking on Riverside Drive or the parking lots to your left. Pass the statue of Seaman (some think it is a statue of Lewis and Clark), pass the train going nowhere, pass the Train Depot, and Jackson Street soon follows - Main and Jackson is where we'll be meeting at the Gazebo. If you drove all the way to the Pavillion, you've gone too far. Find a place to park and walk back.
If you are coming from St. Charles or St. Peters or other points west of St. Charlie, I assume you know St. Charles. If not, click the link and get some google directions. If you are coming in from North County, I-370W is not really any faster than I-70W. I recommend taking I-70W.
If you end up driving to the Artists Guild that night, you'll still be able to meet-up with us in St. Charles. Just take I-64/US40 to I-170N to I-70W (25 minutes at the speed limit).
cheers.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Where to next meeting?
The next meeting for the Saint Louis Artists guild - Photography Section is June 20th, Monday evening, 7-9pm
Last time I emailed, I asked for ideas for a place for a photoshoot. I received a few ideas, and I need for you to indicate to me which you prefer:
PS - I've started a Facebook Group for those so inclined. Want to join in? "Friend" me on Facebook (Eric Grapher), and I'll add you to the group:
"Saint Louis Artists Guild Photography Section"
Last time I emailed, I asked for ideas for a place for a photoshoot. I received a few ideas, and I need for you to indicate to me which you prefer:
- Forest Park
- Tower Grove Park
- Powder Valley
- Laumeier Sculpture Park
- Confluence Tower (Hartford, IL, $250/group)
- Old Town St. Charles
- City Garden
- Arch
- Dorsey, IL
- MetroLink
- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery ("til dusk")
If I didn't list your idea, it is not that I rejected it, but I lost your email.
Various people mentioned different locations within Forest Park, but I made it into one location, figuring we could meet up, then spread out if we selected that location.
Tower Grove, Powder Valley, and Laumeier Sculpture Parks can provide many interesting views.
The Confluence Tower would take a commitment of many people to pay the fee, and no certainty of a great sunset on that day. but what a view it could provide.
St. Charles might not have much street life that night, but perhaps that is a good thing, too.
We were at the City Garden last year, and before that the arch/EastSide Observation platform. We've also been to Union Station, and nothing says we cannot revisit any of those places. Including another shoot at the Saint Louis Artists Guild park and building.
Dorsey is a town north of Alton, IL, and a member has a place up there. Might be a long drive at night for many - might want to consider a weekend shoot there.
The MetroLink idea was to have everyone meet up on the MetroLink, and ride the train to the next stop, get off to take several shots, then catch the next train, rinse, repeat, turn around and try it all again.
Evening shoots can be a challenge, but also can provide some great opportunities, too. We might get lucky on a spectacular sunset. It might rain. We might find interesting people along the way, or you might want to bring a model along to shoot. Some can look for the unordinary view of an ordinary subject.
If you wish to attend a shoot with your fellow Third Mondays Photography Section members, please indicate which location most interests you. Email me or post to our blog.
http://stl-artistsguild-photography.blogspot.com/Various people mentioned different locations within Forest Park, but I made it into one location, figuring we could meet up, then spread out if we selected that location.
Tower Grove, Powder Valley, and Laumeier Sculpture Parks can provide many interesting views.
The Confluence Tower would take a commitment of many people to pay the fee, and no certainty of a great sunset on that day. but what a view it could provide.
St. Charles might not have much street life that night, but perhaps that is a good thing, too.
We were at the City Garden last year, and before that the arch/EastSide Observation platform. We've also been to Union Station, and nothing says we cannot revisit any of those places. Including another shoot at the Saint Louis Artists Guild park and building.
Dorsey is a town north of Alton, IL, and a member has a place up there. Might be a long drive at night for many - might want to consider a weekend shoot there.
The MetroLink idea was to have everyone meet up on the MetroLink, and ride the train to the next stop, get off to take several shots, then catch the next train, rinse, repeat, turn around and try it all again.
Evening shoots can be a challenge, but also can provide some great opportunities, too. We might get lucky on a spectacular sunset. It might rain. We might find interesting people along the way, or you might want to bring a model along to shoot. Some can look for the unordinary view of an ordinary subject.
If you wish to attend a shoot with your fellow Third Mondays Photography Section members, please indicate which location most interests you. Email me or post to our blog.
PS - I've started a Facebook Group for those so inclined. Want to join in? "Friend" me on Facebook (Eric Grapher), and I'll add you to the group:
"Saint Louis Artists Guild Photography Section"
Monday, June 06, 2011
Chesterfield Make Your Mark Mural Project
Here is a video compiled from a time-lapse sequence I shot last Saturday during the Make Your Mark mural painting event here in Chesterfield. Hope you enjoy this! Chesterfield Arts did a great job putting this event together and this video is a salute to the staff and all the kids, volunteers and sponsors who worked for over a year putting this thing together.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Gigapan Demo - Sunday June 12
Jim trotter is giving a demo on using the Gigapan system.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
2 pm - 4 pm
Old Court House
11 North Fourth Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
Jim will be demoing the Gigapan wide angle camera system
The Gigapan is a system which allows you to make up to a 360 degree image.
We will be making a Gigapan of the interior of the Court House with you in it.
We will learn to surf the gigapan web site.
see this link http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/37920/
RSVP to jim 314-878-0777
2 pm - 4 pm
Old Court House
11 North Fourth Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
Jim will be demoing the Gigapan wide angle camera system
The Gigapan is a system which allows you to make up to a 360 degree image.
We will be making a Gigapan of the interior of the Court House with you in it.
We will learn to surf the gigapan web site.
see this link http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/37920/
RSVP to jim 314-878-0777
Trotter Art Inc.
12342 conway
st louis MO 63141
12342 conway
st louis MO 63141
Missouri Botanical Garden to host Chinese Lantern Festival
Mark your calendars! Well, mark your 2011 calendar to mark your 2012 calendar...
Lantern festivals are deeply rooted in Chinese history and myth, dating back to the ancient dynasties of more than 2,000 years ago. In modern times, lantern festivals traditionally culminate the 15-day celebration of the Chinese New Year. Each lantern design is full of Chinese tradition, with some resembling Terracotta warriors, dragons, pandas or Buddha.
Lantern festivals are deeply rooted in Chinese history and myth, dating back to the ancient dynasties of more than 2,000 years ago. In modern times, lantern festivals traditionally culminate the 15-day celebration of the Chinese New Year. Each lantern design is full of Chinese tradition, with some resembling Terracotta warriors, dragons, pandas or Buddha.
(Photo from St. Louis Business Journal)
see photo gallery: http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2011/06/02/missouri-botanical-garden-to-host.html?s=image_gallery
see photo gallery: http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2011/06/02/missouri-botanical-garden-to-host.html?s=image_gallery
Missouri Botanical Garden to host Chinese Lantern Festival
St. Louis Business Journal - by Kelsey Volkmann
The Missouri Botanical Garden is always a great place for photo opportunities, and next summer, it will host an international exhibition of larger-than-life, Chinese lanterns.
The outdoor display will run from May 26 through Aug. 19, 2012.
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