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Nature Visions Photo Expo 2017
NEWSLETTER #10
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 IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOS
Don't miss out! Register now to have your
photographs critiqued by the expo's
expert photographers so they can show
you in a one-on-one setting how to improve
your photography. Space is still available for
20-minute image reviews. You can choose
from these winning photographers: Nikhil Bahl, Joe Brady, Mark Buckler, Steve Gettle,
Tim Grey, Corey Hilz, Eileen Rafferty, Roy Sewall, Denise Silva, or Brian Zwit. Some
other photo groups charge more than NVPE's reasonable $60 fee. Please bring up to 12 of
your photos loaded on your laptop because a wireless connection will not be available.
Click HERE to register for the Portfolio Review. To register for other sessions, including
the all-day Friday workshop, click HERE -- QUICKLY because sessions are selling out!
(The best value is the three-day pass, which includes the all-day workshop and all sessions
held in Merchant Hall.)
(Above: NVPE 2016 Best in Show Water Winner: "Bruarfoss Iceland" by Michele Dandrea, Loudoun Photography Club)
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 FIGHT HUNGER PANGS
This Sunday, Oct. 29, is the
deadline to order lunch from
Panera Bread. Click HERE to order.
You can choose a seasonal salad or a
sandwich (roast turkey, veggie, or ham &
Swiss cheese). Each comes with a yummy
cookie, homestyle chips, and a bottled water
for $12.54.
(Note: Restaurants near the expo typically are closed on Sundays. A limited number
of lunches will be available at the expo to those who did not order them but it will
cost more. Sodas and pastries can be purchased separately. Free coffee will be
served each morning. )
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NEW DISCOUNTS ADDED!
Please visit our vendors' info and sales tables. District Camera, Hunt's Photo & Video, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Tamron, Sigma, and Swarovski are just some of the vendors
at Nature Visions.
Here's are some of the discounts you'll find:
* District Camera:
- Canon, Nikon, Sony Cameras: Save at least 6% on everything.
- Sigma: Bonus rebates and specials that add to 12% savings.
- Tamron: Bonus rebates on all the popular G2 lenses.
- Lowepro/Sirui: Savings up to 15%.
- Think Tank bags: 15% off.
- Used Camera BUYING: Get top dollar and a 10% bonus on trade-ins.
- Manfrotto: Very popular trade-in program where consumers will get
a minimum of $75 off on tripods starting at $199.
- Mefoto/Induro/Benro: Similar to Manfrooto deal plus trade-in promo.
* Hunt's Photo & Video and Gary Farber are looking forward to seeing everyone
at the Nature Visions Photo Expo. If you are want a particular item, please email
Gary (digitalguygary@wbhunt.com) by Wednesday, Nov. 1 so we can make sure
to pack it on the van!
We'll have special savings on Tamron lenses and these promos:
- Purchase the 150-600mm G2 or the 70-200mm 2.8 G2 with a ProMaster gimbal
head GH25 and save $230.
- The 18-400mm lens purchase gets you a ProMaster HGX CPL ($159.95 value)
included in the price of the lens.
- We'll have bonus rebates and great show specials on Sigma lenses, included with
$25-$50 instant savings from Sigma as well!
- Stop by to check out our other specials.
- The first 10 customers to show a printout of this email to Gary receive a
$25 gift card for any purchase at the event!
* The price of Photo Gear Designs' PGD Tracker, which helps track birds
in flight and other moving objects, will be slashed from $175 to $159.
https://www.photogeardesigns.com
* Capturing Nature Tours is offering 20% off its Ecuador Hummingbirds and
Tanager Photo tour. https://www.tbnaturephototours.com/
* Drop by Capital Photography Center's table to enter a drawing to win
a free photography class. http://capitalphotographycenter.com/
* Steve Gettle's Wilderness Images is offering 5% off photo
tours. http://www.stevegettle.com/
* Olympus's nationwide sales promotions are in effect during the expo
weekend on many of their products. http://www.getolympus.com/
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 THANKSGIVING
Thanks to all the photographers who won
entry into Nature Visions! Winners were
notified by email and prints are being
collected by your individual clubs. 350
photos were juried into the "Nature"
categories and 150 juried into "Photo Art."
Thanks also to all the photo clubs and their members for taking part in our ever-growing
and improving expo.
* Loudoun Photo Club
* Manassas Warrenton Camera Club
* McLean Photography Club
* NIH Camera Club*
* North Bethesda Camera Club
* Northern Virginia Photographic Society
* Reston Photographic Society
* Vienna Photographic Society
* Members do not have to be affiliated with NIH to join.
(Above: NVPE 2016 Best in Show Maco Winner: "Hoverfly on Echinacea," by Kathrin Swoboda, Vienna Photographic Society)
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 BECOME A GENIUS
Please sign up to volunteer at the expo on
SignUpGenius. Every photographer who had a photo juried into the expo is required
to volunteer. Please help us make our volunteer-run event a huge success!
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 TICK TOCK
NVPE will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and
Sunday instead of 9 a.m. to accommodate
photographers. And don't forget to turn your
clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday,
Nov. 5, when Daylight Saving Time ends.
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 FREEBIES
Even though a free class says "full" on the regis-
tration page, you might want to come anyway
because there are typically "no shows." We can't
guarantee that you'll find a free seat -- like this thirsty
cardinal found a free drink -- but it's worth a shot.
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 OLD-FANGLED?
Please invite your friends, family, colleagues,
and the general public to attend by sharing the
old-fangled (and invaluable) paper brochures
that your photo club gave you. Also, please post
info about the expo the new-fangled way: on
your Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram accounts.
While you're at it, please LIKE US on
NVPE's Facebook page,
(https://www.facebook.com/NatureVisionsPhotoExpo/),
follow us on Twitter,
(https://twitter.com/NatureVisionsPE)
and visit us on Instagram.
(https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/164337641).
Look for us online elsewhere, too, such as:
1) Virginia's great tourism website
https://www.virginia.org/listings/Events/NatureVisionsPhotographyExpo/ ,
2) Prince William Living magazine
https://princewilliamliving.com/2017/10/nature-visions-photo-expo/ ,
and
3) Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/Nature-Visions/
https://www.meetup.com/Virginia-Beltway-Photography-Meetup/events/242369540/
https://www.meetup.com/Vienna-Photographic-Society/events/243554233
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 ARE YOU GOOD
ENOUGH FOR
NATURE'S BEST?
Nature's Best Photography magazine, which is sponsoring keynote speaker Melissa
Groo, runs several photo competitions. Its renowned Windland Smith Rice International Awards Competition opens for entries on Nov. 1. Visit NBP's website for details and information on its other competitions. https://www.naturesbestphotography.com/
Visit the second floor of the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History to see this year's amazing Windland award winners. The free exhibit opened this week and closes in September, 2018.
https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/22nd-annual-natures-best-photography-windland-smith-rice-international-awards-6213
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 WHATZZ UP?
Still have a question or need more info?
Please visit our FAQs:
http://naturevisions.org/about-nature-visions/faqs/
We look forward to seeing you at the Expo!
Nature Visions Photo Expo, Nov. 3-5, 2017
http://naturevisions.org/
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Best,
Roger Lancaster
President, Nature Visions Photo Expo
Barbara J. Saffir
Newsletter Editor, Nature Visions Photo Expo
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