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October 17 Program: Galápagos Islands: A Journey of Wonder with Kevin Loughlin

Kevin Loughlin founded Wildside Nature Tours in 1993 to share his love of birds, nature, travel and photography with others. Before that, Kevin owned and managed camera stores on the East Coast, where he began his love of teaching photography.

Raised to appreciate nature, Kevin grew up exploring the woodlands of eastern Pennsylvania, with a camera in his hands since age 6… when in 1968 his family took a month-long trip through the American West and he was given a hand-me-down Minolta A5 35mm camera. By age 10, Kevin had camped with his family in all of the Lower 48 states and much of Canada!

At one time the islands were only a way station for whalers and pirates.  Then the Galápagos Islands, an archipelago 600 miles west of the coast of Ecuador, found a new identity when a young British man, Charles Darwin, arrived during the voyage of the HMS Beagle in September 1835.  

Darwin spent several weeks exploring four of the main islands and his observations were pivotal to his eventual realization that organisms change with time, that they evolve and adapt. Today the Galápagos finches remain a clear and unambiguous example of the reality and ongoing nature of evolution by natural selection.

Kevin Loughlin, owner of Wildside Nature Tours, takes pleasure in the opportunity to discuss photographing the unique and enigmatic fauna and flora of the Galápagos Islands while delving into the remarkable natural history of the archipelago. He will share some of his adventures as well as discuss his new book Galápagos: A Natural History.

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October 17 Program: Galápagos Islands: A Journey of Wonder with Kevin Loughlin

Kevin Loughlin was raised to appreciate nature while exploring the woodlands of Pennsylvania as a child. At age six, during a family trip through the American West, Kevin became fascinated with photography as well seeing the new and different birds throughout North America. Instilled with a love for travel and seeking new, exciting destinations he felt a desire to share his experiences with others and in 1993 he created Wildside Nature Tours.

Kevin’s photographs and articles have appeared in publications such as Nature Photographer, Audubon, Birding and Living Bird Magazines, as well as the many natural history books, including his newest project, along with co-author John Kricher, “Galapagos: A Natural History.”

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September 19 Program: Capturing the Magic of West Texas with Rob Doyle

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Rob Doyle has been exploring the Big Bend region of West Texas for over 30 years. At our meeting, Rob will share photos of the area’s amazing landscapes, starry skies, and history, as well as anecdotes from his visits – from backpacking in the Chisos Mountains to phantom lights near the ruins of Glenn Springs.

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Tomorrow Night! Tuesday, August 15

Finding Beauty on a Backroad with Linda Nickell

Our speaker, Linda Nickell, will share her experiences in photographing the same stretch of backroads in south Texas for several years.  What began as a Sunday morning drive has become her photography playground as she wanders down old farm roads dotted with wildflowers, pump jacks, and an abundance of wildlife.   Linda will challenge you to look for your own backroad to explore.

You can connect with Linda at: lindanickell.com

YouTube: @LindaNickellHappinessHour

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/coznlinda

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Program August 15: Finding Beauty on a Backroad with Linda Nickell

Linda Nickell is a Texas-based photographer and the host of a weekly photography webinar, The Happiness Hour.  Her images and articles have been published and used in digital and marketing campaigns.

Linda has been photographing the same stretch of backroads in south Texas for several years.  What began as a Sunday morning drive has become her photography playground as she wanders down old farm roads dotted with wildflowers, pump jacks, and an abundance of wildlife. 

In this presentation, Linda will introduce you to “Gulley Road” and the subjects that she’s photographed using her car as a blind.  Linda will challenge you to look for your own backroad to explore.

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David Duncan July 2023 Program Speaker – Follow Up Information

Unfortunately, we experienced technical issues at the July 18th meeting and were unable to record the program The Industrial Story by David Duncan. After the meeting, several attendees said a couple of slides went by too quick to write down the information, so I asked David for those slides/information. Hopefully this covers those requests.

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Tomorrow Night! Tuesday, July 18

Program July 18:  The Industrial Story by David Duncan

Whether you’re a fellow lover of all things industrial or simply appreciate the artistry of photography, The Industrial Story by David Duncan Photography is sure to captivate and inspire. The Industrial Story is a collection of industrial photography showcasing the power and beauty of the world of industry. Through a series of carefully selected images, this collection captures the raw, unvarnished reality of industrialization, from the towering cranes to the massive cargo ships, the intricate machinery, and the dedicated workers who keep everything running smoothly. These images are shot in a variety of locations from a grounds view, offshore on platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, to shooting aerial from helicopters. The images are made up of fine art, editorial and corporate images that are intended to convey the scale and impact.

David Duncan is a versatile photographer who creates branded photography for Image Libraries in the Oil & Gas/Energy and Industrial sectors, as well as for clients in Higher Education, Healthcare and Non-Profits along with local businesses, and private clients.  David has 27 years of experience creating images for clients, 12 of those years working as a photojournalist where he worked with still, audio, and video formats.

He has also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at a private college and Managing Photographer, leading teams of photographers in various settings at a university. David & his wife, Michelle, recently relocated to the Houston area where David grew up, after living in Virginia for over 20 years.

This month’s meeting will be Zoom only meeting.  Club members will receive the meeting link prior to the meeting.  Guests are welcome, just copy and paste in your browser, https://kwphotoclub.com/events/july-18-program-david-duncan/, and complete the information to receive your Zoom link by email.  To learn more about Kingwood Photo Club and upcoming programs and outings, please visit our website, kwphotoclub.com

Hope to see you!

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