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Photo courtesy of Buz Bragdon
White Mountains Trip - October 5-7th
We are heading on a most affordable trip to the White Mountains of New Hampshire during a colorful time of year. Our trip is centered around the best days to attend the Fryeburg Fair, one of New England’s largest. Link to fair: https://www.fryeburgfair.org/
Of course, you don’t have to attend the fair. You can choose photographing through the beautiful region, visit waterfalls, shop, hike, visit attractions and more.
We will be staying in an old large New England farmhouse owned by the Lawrencian Ski Club. Women have the entire third floor for privacy and spaciousness. Men sleep on the second floor. The main floor consists of a double living/socializing room, bar area, TV room, kitchen and large dining room.
This trip is a special opportunity to enjoy all that the White Mountains has to offer in the company of fellow Gateway Camera Club members and at the crazy low price of $89.00 per person for two nights accommodations and a home cooked dinner provided by our host, Nancy.
Add-on nights may be available, depending on demand, before and/or after our core trip dates of Monday October 5 to Wednesday October 7.
Please ask any questions about the trip.
Register here /club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=983b0d21-c056-4ef9-a59c-e154ce53d0b8
Make out your check to Nancy Beach for $89.00 and see me at the September 8th in person meeting. Electronic payments can be discussed individually.
Offered by Buz Bragdon
2026-2027 Competition Themes
September - Cars - Judge Don Toothaker
They’re everywhere, and we need them, yet we often take them for granted. Cars can be stylish, sexy, rugged, or very plain. They can be looked at from a number of different perspectives – standing still, in motion, picking up or discharging passengers. They can be viewed from different angles – a headlight, a menacing looking grille, sharp pointed tail fins, or a meticulously detailed engine compartment. How do you see this fixture in our landscape? That’s what we’re looking for here. It’s ok if people or other objects are present in the image, but a car or cars must be the primary subject.
October - Geometry - Judge Elisif Brandon
There is hidden geometry all around us. Photographs that capture this should feature strong geometric shapes; clean lines, triangles, circles, squares, rectangles, spirals, etc. that are created by architecture, nature, shadows, everyday objects, or urban environments. Geometry should be the main subject.
November - People Portrait - Judge TBA
A portrait is an image of a person which conveys something personal about that individual: their occupation, hobby, character, personality and/or attitude. Although portraits are frequently composed with just the face and shoulders, a portrait may include more of the person (up to a full-length portrait of their entire body). The background may be as simple as a solid color or as elaborate as the subject's entire collection of books/trains/whatever. Portraits are posed shots rather than candid.
January - Silhouette - Judge Art Vaughan
This all about storytelling through shape, contrast, and mystery. Photographs in this category should emphasize the striking outline or shape of a subject set against a brighter background. The subject is typically rendered as a dark, featureless form, with little to no visible detail, allowing its shape and relationship to the surrounding light to convey the image’s impact. Strong contrast, clean edges, and a clear, recognizable subject are essential. The essence of a silhouette image lies in its ability to communicate mood, drama, mystery, or storytelling through form alone rather than detail.
February - Through the Looking Glass - Judge Larry Dunn
This theme uses glass to explore seeing the world from an altered perspective. The presence of glass must be immediately and unmistakably clear in the photograph — whether through windows, mirrors, or other transparent surfaces — and the glass must have the effect of blurring the line between reality and illusion, adding a dimension to your visual storytelling. It’s important to move beyond clichéd or overly familiar reflection images. The goal is not simply to show a reflection, but to use the glass intentionally to transform, distort, layer, or reframe the story. The resulting images offer a sense of mystery, wonder, and multiple layers of interpretation.
March - America at 250 - Judge TBA
We are looking for photographs that capture the spirit of America at 250 years old; photos portraying the celebration of our country by blending founding ideals with contemporary life
April - People Personality - Judge Lisa Cuchara
An image in this category is one of a person displaying an aspect of their personality, such as joyfulness, anger, playfulness, extravagant gestures, introverted body language. Images in this category will most likely be candid shots rather than posed. Although more than one person may be included in the shot, the composition and lighting should make it easy to identify which person's personality is being showcased and what aspect of their personality they are demonstrating.
May - Flower(s) - Judge Tom Cuchara
Images in this category should be of one or more flowers. They may be in a staged setting (as a still life) or in their natural habitat. Close ups, multiple exposures and abstract images are welcome as well as more conventional images. Indoors or outdoors, natural or artificial lighting.
Image of the Year - Judges Hazel Meredith, Sylvana Della Camera and TNA
2027 Multi-Club Themes
You can start shooting for the 2027 Multi-Club competition now! Image dates are 4/1/26-3/31/27. Categories are:
Around the Table
Cars
Color in Nature
Geometry
Long Exposure
Silhouette
Through the Looking Glass
America at 250
Definitions may be found here: /d/dac6a2e1-9508-4806-8933-ebd69c3bb9e8
Photographer's Event List
Buz is creating an events of interest to photographers list. This is intended to be an interactive list with any member sending Buz an event that they've learned about. The event can be anything that you think would be of interest to photographers. These could be larger regional events or small home town celebrations of some kind. Any theme might be a good event: specialty sports (nat'l leagues, we already know about), state and local fairs and festivals, flowers and gardens, historic, specihttps://www.meetup.com/bostonareaphotography/photos/33437602/512049040/al visiting exhibits at museums, and events that defy categorization. As you send Buz events, he will add to the list and send out periodic updated e-mails.
August 8th - September 13 - The Great Elephant Migration - Boston - https://thegreatelephantmigration.org/pages/visit
September 9-12 - The Honor Summit: United in Remembrance of 9/11 - https://mt-washington.com/honor-the-summit/ Contact Buz for super low-priced accommodations nearby
September 14th - Kidde-Fenwal Car Show 9am to 2pm - 400 Main St - Ashland, MA
September 19th - Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race - https://www.lowellkinetic.com/
September 18th -20th - New England Fall Flower Show - Wellesley Elm Bank - https://www.masshort.org/fall-flower-show
September 23rd - Meet Your Watershed Birdwatching Trip - https://www.crwa.org/events/meet-your-watershed-birdwatching-trip
Oct 2 - 12th - Topsfield Fair - https://www.topsfieldfair.org/
Oct 3 - 4th - Bristol Encampment - Coggershall Farm Museum - Bristol, RI - https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/bristol-encampment/
Oct 4 - 11th - Fryeburg, NH Fair - https://www.fryeburgfair.org/p/about1/fair-book--2026-program
General Links:
Sunflower Fields in Mass - https://takingthekids.com/these-massachusetts-sunflower-fields-are-almost-ready-for-their-most-beautiful-season/?utm_source=ma
NECCC Mega List of Events - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1En0ls3WuiMt-mWiCoUW57d3rPTi0RXfdz9ch3Nn_Rac/edit?tab=t.0
BellForge Arts Center, https://bellforge.org/events/ On the grounds of the old Medfield State Hospital
Visit New England - can enter a date range and type of activity https://www.visitnewengland.com/all/events/events/
The Lars Anderson Auto Museum (15
Newton St, Brookline) is the home of America’s oldest car collection.
They host a number of events, particularly lawn events in the summer
and fall season. Here is this year’s list of events. If you’re not an
exhibitor, the fee for a lawn event is $15.00.
Mercedes Day: Sun. Sept. 13
European Motorcycle Day: Sun. Oct. 4
Transporterfest: Sun. Oct 11
Extinct + Vintage Car Day: Sat, Oct 17
Studebaker Packard Day: Sun. Oct 18
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We are looking forward to seeing your pictures under our hashtags on Instagram. Please contact anyone on the Social Media Committee (Fred Floru, Beth DeBor, or Susan McIntyre) if you have any questions.
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