The Healing Field – A Tribute to America’s Heroes

Now through August 2nd, 5,000 flags will be setup at the Weber County Fairgrounds, the largest tribute to the troops and America’s heroes.

“Visitors and volunteers from the surrounding communities will experience an amazing display of patriotism acres of large U.S. flags atop 8ft poles in perfect rows on a field of green.

This living display of heroism will fly as a temporary patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans, and will honor all Veterans who served our nation to preserve our security and freedom.

Please join us and walk this Healing Field. This is the perfect opportunity for all of us to unite as a community and to remember and honor our nation's heroes.”

“The memorial, called the Healing Field of Honor, will be on display until Aug. 2 at the soccer fields adjacent to the Weber County Fairgrounds at 1000 N. 1200 West for the public to visit.

The Wall, a traveling memorial replica of the Vietnam War Memorial, also will be at the fairgrounds beginning Wednesday.

At noon and 4 p.m. daily from Thursday until Aug. 2, classes will be offered for children so they can learn about the flag, proper flag etiquette and the military. Opening ceremonies will begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the field.”

July Photo Competition

Picture of the Month
"Denali Highway Bridge" by Bill Singleton


Ogden - 1st Place
"Ogden" by Ruth Ann Halay


Ogden - 2nd Place
"You Look Yummy” by Caleb Nelson


Ogden - 3rd Place
"25th Street" by Bill Singleton


Bridges - 1st Place
"Lower Arroyo Seco" by Shaun Nelson


Bridges - 3rd Place
"Old Bridge Before The City" by Frank Decaria


Bridges - 1st Honorable Mention
"Stone Bridge" by Joyce Decaria


Bridges - 1st Honorable Mention
"Bridge" by Ruth Ann Halay

Picture of the Month
”Denali Highway Bridge” by Bill Singleton

Photo Theme - Ogden

1st Place — ”Ogden”
by Ruth Ann Halay

2nd Place — ”You Look Yummy”
by Caleb Nelson

3rd Place — ”Ogden 25th Street”
by Bill Singleton

1st Honorable Mention — ”Wasatch Mountains”
(slide) by Paul Muller

2nd Honorable Mention — ”Ogden Lights”
by Mark Taylor

2nd Honorable Mention — ”Egyptian Theater”
by Jim Halay

Photo Theme - Bridges

1st Place — ”Lower Arroyo Seco”
by Shaun Nelson

2nd Place — ”Golden Gate Bridge”
(slide) by Paul Muller

3rd Place — ”Old Bridge Before The City”
by Frank Decaria

1st Honorable Mention — ”Stone Bridge”
by Joyce Decaria

1st Honorable Mention — ”Bridge”
by Ruth Ann Halay

2nd Honorable Mention — ”Old and New”
by Paul Stephens

2nd Honorable Mention — ”Perry Camp”
by Jim Halay

2nd Honorable Mention — ”Untitled”
by Cody Taylor

Northern Utah Photowalking

The Northern Utah Photowalking group will be doing their monthly meet at the Ogden Nature Center this Saturday, July 11th at 10:00 AM.

"During the summer, Ogden Nature Center is hosting free fare Saturdays, so it will not cost anything to get in (though I am sure that any kind of donations would be appreciated). This will be fun for all ages so if you can't find a sitter, bring the kiddies along."

Photowalking Utah: Scott Kelby’s 2nd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk

When: July 18, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We will be meeting at the Jordan River Parkway parking lot in West Jordan (approximately 1000 W 7000 South) and taking an evening stroll on the Jordan River Parkway trail system. Along the way there will be numerous subjects to photograph such as birds, small animals, people, flowers and not to mention your fellow photowalkers. The trail is a wide paved system with plenty of shade. The group will be making a round trip of approximately 1.5 miles as we walk Northward toward the Murray Parkway Golf Course before returning. If it is a normal Salt Lake City summer evening, you will want to bring plenty of water since it can still be rather warm in the evening.

At the completion of the walk, several photographers will be demonstrating/teaching some outdoor portrait methods for those participants who would like to stick around. Photographer of all skill levels are welcome, regardless of the type of camera they use. From a cameraphone owner to a professional SLR shooter, anyone is welcome.

For more information, visit Scott Kelby's website.

Annual Lindquist Pops Concert at Weber State University

The annual concert and fireworks show at WSU will take place on July 19th.

A 60-minute concert featuring the New American Symphony Orchestra will begin at 9 p.m. at the Ada Lindquist Plaza. The performance will include Tchaikovsky’s "1812 Overture," complete with a battery of 17 cannons. The concert will be followed by one of the largest fireworks displays in Utah and include background music by the orchestra.

Cottonwood Canyons Foundation: Wildflower Festival

Celebrate some of the most beautiful mountain wildflower displays in the Wasatch Mountains at the Wildflower Festival, July 17th through the 19th. The Festival will feature beginner and intermediate wildflower walks for kids and adults, live music, food, local wildflower guidebooks and more. For event schedules, locations and more information, visit www.wasatchwildflowerfestival.org.

National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration

Who: Featuring Sanpete Cowboys & Cowgirls
When: All Day Family Fun Saturday, July 25th 7AM-10PM
Where: Mt. Pleasant / Fairview, Utah
Time: 7:00 AM - Photo shoot with Ann Torrence (cowboy and cowgirl action photo shoots; bring your own camera). A free photography clinic with Ann.

For more information, visit the Sanpete Cowboy website or call: (435) 851-9121 or (435) 462-2076

2009 Weber County Fair - Photo Contest

The 2009 Weber County Fair runs August 5 - 8. For detailed information, visit The Weber County Fair website.

Here is some basic information:

Photos must be submitted August 3rd, 11 AM—6 PM. Photo divisions: Action/Sports, Animals/Pets (domestic), Commercial & Industrial, Creative Art/Special Effects, Flowers, Human Interest, Humor, Journalistic/Story Telling, Macro (close up), Portraiture, Scenic/Landscape, Still Life, Wedding, Wildlife, Horses, Chickens & Pigs. Oh My! (fair theme)

Regulations: 1. Each photographer is limited to 3 photographs. No more than two in one division. 2. Pictures must have been taken within the last 2 years and not previously exhibited in the Weber County Fair. 3. Entry is open to all professional and amateur photographers who are residents, or resident students, or military in Weber County. 4. All entries must conform to all size and preparation requirements listed herein. 5. The superintendent has the right to jury photos that do not meet the standards of the Fair.

Ogden Valley Balloon & Artist Festival

The 14th Annual Ogden Valley Balloon Festival in Eden is scheduled for August 15, 16 & 17. The festival, which will offer fun for the whole family, will feature balloon launches, arts and crafts booths, continuous live entertainment featuring a diverse selection of music, an antique car show, kids games, climbing wall and plein air art competition.

Ogden Camera Club: Meet on the field before 6:00 AM. We’ll talk about some camera settings and how to get the most out of shooting the balloon festival.