August Photo Competition

Picture of the Month (tied)
"Sunset at Toroweap" by Shaun Nelson


Picture of the Month (tied)
Untitled by Jessica Hollon


Group A - Open - 1st Place
"Schwabachers" by Bill Singleton

Group A - Open - 2nd Place
"Yellow Tulip" by Paul Muller (slide)


Group A - Open - 3rd Place
"Fighting the Fire" by Jim Halay


Group A - Open - Honorable Mention
"Other Drive Train" by Mark Taylor


Group B - Open - 1st Place
"Nightly Glow" by Kevin Mikkleson


Group B - Open - 2nd Place
"Teton Memories" by Sandy Mikkleson


Group B - Open - 3rd Place
"Road to the Courthouse" by Sandy Mikkleson


Group B - Open - Honorable Mention
"Blue Door" by Jessica Hollon


Group A - Patriotic - 1st Place
"Liberty Horse" by Shaun Nelson


Group A - Patriotic - 2nd Place (tied)
"Honoring the Flag" by Lynn Taylor


Group A - Patriotic - 2nd Place (tied)
"We the People" by Caleb Nelson


Group A - Patriotic - 3rd Place (tied)
"Ready for the Parade" by Ruthann Halay


Group A - Patriotic - 3rd Place (tied)
"Patriotic Thunderbirds" by Bill Singleton


Group B - Patriotic - 1st Place
"Freedom Flyer" by Kevin Mikkleson


Group B - Patriotic - 2nd Place
"4 Thunderbirds" by Celeste Drake


Group B - Patriotic - 3rd Place (tied)
Untitled by Cody Taylor


Group B - Patriotic - 3rd Place (tied)
"By the Rockets Red Glare" by Cameron Stephens

Balloonfest Meeting Time Change

Due to weather, the launch this morning didn't happen. Therefore we will postpone our meeting til tomorrow (Sunday) at 6:15a. If the forecast holds, there is a chance an evening launch will take place tonight. Best time to arrive for the evening launch is between 6:30 and 7p. The glow should take place at a minimum near dusk. Enjoy! And see you there!

Ogden Valley Balloon & Artist Festival

The Ogden Camera Club invites you to come shoot with us at the 2009 Ogden Valley Balloon Festival. Club members, friends and family will meet on the field at 6:15 AM to receive some shooting tips and composition suggestions.

Saturday, August 15th, 2009 - 6:15 AM @ Wolf Creek Festival Field

Click here for a map and driving directions.

Tips:

Plan to arrive early. On Saturday morning a triathlon is done in the canyon and into the valley. Expect traffic delays in the canyon and from the 4-way stop in Liberty up to the festival field.

Dress in layers. The temperature on the field can be cold in the morning and then hot as the sun rises. Bring a lightweight jacket, sun screen, lip balm, sunglasses and water.

No smoking is allowed on the field at any time.

Bring cash because many of the booths and vendors do not accept debit and credit cards.

Balloonists love to have their balloons photographed, but be careful not to step on the envelope, ropes or other equipment.

Bring extra memory cards and charged batteries for your digital camera.