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<blockquote data-quote="Clovishound" data-source="post: 818088" data-attributes="member: 50197">Last month the Pup and I went to an &quot;art&quot; show at Magnolia Plantation, knowing that there would be some photographers displaying/selling their work. There was a representative of the Carolina Nature Photographers Association there. We decided to attend a meeting and last night we thought it would be good to try it on for size. I was a little intimidated by the talent many of the members displayed. That's probably a good thing, as I'm more likely to learn from those who are more talented, than being able to show off my own skills, such as they are. The local chapter has local outings once a month, and the larger org has weekend outings at different locations throughout the Carolinas. The Pup has already decided she wants to go to one in North Carolina. I can already tell that the majority of the members have a lot more disposable income than I do. That gives them the opportunity to travel to exotic locations to shoot. The presentation last night was about an African safari that one of the members took, along with the amazing pictures he took. I will add it wasn't a &quot;look at what I did&quot; type of presentation, but rather what to expect on an a safari.&nbsp; I would be traveling to some of these places if I could, but I also believe that if you aren't able to get good images in your local area, you need to learn and grow more as a photographer. Anyway, looking forward to the experience.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Clovishound, post: 818088, member: 50197"] Last month the Pup and I went to an "art" show at Magnolia Plantation, knowing that there would be some photographers displaying/selling their work. There was a representative of the Carolina Nature Photographers Association there. We decided to attend a meeting and last night we thought it would be good to try it on for size. I was a little intimidated by the talent many of the members displayed. That's probably a good thing, as I'm more likely to learn from those who are more talented, than being able to show off my own skills, such as they are. The local chapter has local outings once a month, and the larger org has weekend outings at different locations throughout the Carolinas. The Pup has already decided she wants to go to one in North Carolina. I can already tell that the majority of the members have a lot more disposable income than I do. That gives them the opportunity to travel to exotic locations to shoot. The presentation last night was about an African safari that one of the members took, along with the amazing pictures he took. I will add it wasn't a "look at what I did" type of presentation, but rather what to expect on an a safari. I would be traveling to some of these places if I could, but I also believe that if you aren't able to get good images in your local area, you need to learn and grow more as a photographer. Anyway, looking forward to the experience. [/QUOTE]

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