Coachella Valley
Desert Camera Club
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SHOW & TELL DAY - CHECK IT OUT - !!
The "Show and Tell Get-Together" was held Saturday, May 18. This was the brainchild of Darcy Quimby, Bob Rufer and Greg Lilly, a wide-open showcase of fun and interesting work that members are doing, AND a great excuse to get together with friends! Many thanks to the party crew, well done!
Darcy has put the images together for all to see, check it out:
full display.pptx - Microsoft PowerPoint Online (live.com)
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SALTON SEA PHOTO SAFARI 2024!!
Check out the collection of photos below!!
The Safari was led by our guide Sandi Wheaton on February 3rd, starting at the south end of the Salton Sea: we traveled to locations for burrowing owls, the Obsidian Butte tree formations, geothermal and agricultural locations, the Sonny Bono Wildlife Preserve, Mexican food in Calipatria, brief stops at Salvation Mountain and East Jesus, then a sunset finale at Bombay Beach - what a great time!!
Eight of us joined the sojourn and the weather was spectacular - check out some of our photos below, and click on the "X" in any picture to see a larger image slide show: |
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SOMETHING NEW FOR 2023-24. MEETUPS!
COACHELLA VALLEY DESERT CAMERA CLUB MEETUPS
Getting out with friends to photograph interesting new places is a favorite part of our club. To open up more photo outings and fun, we are inviting any current member to lead a photo meetup. So… Anybody can lead a photo outing…! It may be two members or twenty, a trip to a museum, a garden, a hike or an urban environment, even a workshop: YOU, as a “Meetup Leader”, need only follow a few guidelines in putting together an event: · Leader provides destination details and meetup date/time/location, requirements & space limitations, plus Leader contact info to Outings Chair: Craig Toms, ctoms@dc.rr.com
· Outings Chair posts invitation details via email, Facebook and website, and participants contact leader directly;
· Leader organizes attendees, ensures sign-in at meetup;
· Leader advises attendees carpooling is at the discretion of drivers & riders;
· Participants are encouraged to upload trip images on the club Facebook page. That’s it! Anyone can lead a photo outing!
Where would you like to go? We’re looking forward to more photo experiences and fun times out and about, in addition to scheduled Club events. Contact Photo Outings Chair Craig Toms at ctoms.dc.rr.com to start a photo outing and for questions and further information. |
2024 PHOTOSHOOT SCHEDULE (MEMBERS ONLY)
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NOTICE: Carpooling is at the discretion of participants, or travel in your own vehicle. |
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| NEW! Photo Safari | Fri-Sat, Feb 7-8 |
Old Route 66: A 2 day excursion, led by Sandi Wheaton, with 1 night stay in Needles - lotsa fun! 12 people maximum. Contact: Craig Toms: ctoms@dc.rr.com
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| Joshua Tree Photo Trek | Mon, Dec 9, Noon - 4:30PM |
Hosts: Mitch Miller & Craig Toms
Joshua Tree Trek: Wonderland of Rocks Location: JTNP @ Wonderland Ranch Contact: Craig Toms ctoms@dc.rr.com |
| Fall Color Walkabout | Dec 5th, 7:45AM |
Host: Craig Toms Fall Color & Preserve Walkabout Meet at: Big Morongo Preserve parking lot, 7:45am
Contact: Craig Toms <ctoms@dc.rr.com
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| "Let's Do Star Trails!" | Nov. 19, 5:30PM |
Host: Jeanne Scott
Star Trails Meetup Location: Local, details on signup Contact: Jeanne Scott, js2007@gmail.com |
| Pioneertown Photo Walkabout | Sat, Oct 26, 1PM |
Host: Bob Rufer
Pioneertown Photo OP (details to come!) Location: Pioneertown/Pappy & Harriets Contact: Bob Rufer lafricanco@yahoo.com |
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Action Photos!
Motorcycle Event |
Sat. Oct 6, 9AM to ... |
Host: Greg Lilly
MotoCross Racing in Anza Location: Cahuilla Creek Motocross Track Contact: lillyf371@gmail.com |
| Indian POW-WOW | Sat, Sept 28, 12:30PM |
Host: Greg Lilly
Morongo All Indian POW WOW Photo Op Location: Morongo Casino Contact: Greg Lilly lillyf371@gmail.com |
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Joshua Tree! Wonderland of Rocks Photo Hike
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Mon April 22nd, 8am |
Host: Mitch Miller Location: Wonderland Ranch Trailhead Contact: Mitch Miller |
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Action Photos! Motorcycle Event |
Sun, Mar 24, 8am |
Host: Greg Lilly Location: Anza Motorcycle Venue Contact: Greg Lilly at |
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Photo Meetup! Indian Canyons |
Thurs, Mar 14, 7:45am |
Andreas Canyon Spring Walkabout! Host: Craig Toms Location: Indian Canyons Contact: Craig Toms at |
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Salton Sea Photo Safari! |
Sat, Feb 3, 7:30am |
All day tour of interesting sites around the Salton Sea, with guide Sandi Wheaton Location: Contact Craig Toms at ctoms@dc.rr.com for info |
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Palm Springs Air Museum Meetup |
Thurs, Jan 11, 10:00am |
Docent led tour of the Air Museum, then photoshoot and lunch on site, $10 entry Contact: Craig Toms |
2023 PHOTOSHOOT SCHEDULE (MEMBERS ONLY)
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NEW!
Desert Circuit Equestrian Photoshoot:
Hunter - Jumper Competitions
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Sunday, 3/19/23, 8a.m. |
Something Completely Different!
Greg Lilly will lead a photoshoot at the Desert Int'l Horse Park, located on Airport Drive in Thermal. This is a great opportunity to get out and get some action shots!
Contact Greg Lilly to sign up at: lillyf371@gmail.com |
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BALLOONS! Photoshoot Outing, Lake Havasu |
Friday-Saturday, January 20-21, 2023 |
Basic Outing Details:
Contact ctoms@dc.rr.com to sign up! |
2022 PHOTOSHOOT SCHEDULE (MEMBERS ONLY)
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Photoshoot Outing Imperial Sand Dunes |
Tues, Jan 18, 1-8:30PM |
Afternoon/sunset photoshoot Members only (limit 12) Vaccination proof required.
To sign up contact Craig Toms at ctoms@dc.rr.com
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Photoshoot Outing Indian Canyons |
Mon, Feb 7, 7:45AM |
Meetup Details:
If you aren't familiar with the Indian Canyons, check out this link:
https://www.indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons
Send an email to ctoms@dc.rr.com to sign up! |
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Motocross! |
Sunday, Mar. 13th 8:00AM - 1:00PM |
Action Photography!
Photograph motorcycle racing and jumping in Anza with Greg Lilly.
Contact Greg Lilly to sign up at: glilly@3rivers.net
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Photoshoot Outing: Wildlands Preserve Tour |
Tues, Mar. 22nd, 8:00AM - 1:00PM |
Spring in the Desert! Tour 3 Preserves in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Valley:
Whitewater Preserve, Big Morongo Preserve and Coachella Valley Preserve.
Contact Craig Toms to sign up at:
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Photoshoot Outing: Morongo Preserve Tour |
Tues, November 28th, 7:00AM - 11:00AM |
Fall Color in the Desert!
Big Morongo Preserve
Contact Craig Toms to sign up at:
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Coordinators will email details and coordinate signup. Coordinator contact information may be found on your Member Home Page by using the Find button.
Photochat Events
"Photochats are open to all members, new ones especially are invited. They are workshops on a variety of topics, via ZOOM or in person, presented by members for club audience participation. Check the PHOTOCHATS Page here.