What we’re about
The Bend Photographers Meetup Group aims to bring all levels of photographers together through shooting, sharing, and socializing in order to help them to improve their skills and expand their knowledge and passion about photography.
We began in 2008 as a focal point for local, aspiring photographers to come together to share, learn, network and explore their passion for photography. We are a welcoming, inclusive group of photographers ranging from beginning through professional levels of skill. We emphasize an interactive development of our skills through a diverse blend of classes, outings, socials, and photo reviews. We emphasize both the technical and artistic aspects of photography. We foster learning as a community of photographers through shooting, sharing, and discussing our photos.
Come join us!
FEES
Membership fees: to cover admin costs and purchase equipment and supplies to directly support members: $35 (365 days). Membership fees will restart in January 2, 2024. 60 DAY FREE TRIAL.
Event Fees: We rarely charge for event fees. If we funds for an honorarium or something like big photocopying expenses, we may charge a small event fee, like $5.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- GOLDEN HOUR AND SUNSET AT THE BALANCING ROCKSStarbucks, Cascade Village, Bend, OR
Improved weather allows us to reschedule a visit to the Balancing Rocks overlooking the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook. This outing is shorter than the one scheduled last month and focuses on golden hour lighting on the rock formations then their silhouettes as the sun sets behind Mt. Jefferson.
For Redmond area members attending this outing, send Tim L. a direct message to workout a rendezvous location. https://www.meetup.com/messages/
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
04:45 pm Meet at Starbucks parking at Cascade Village Shopping Center
05:00 pm Ride-share leaves Starbucks
06:15 pm Arrive at the Balancing Rocks
08:01 pm Sunset
08:15 pm Leave for Bend
09:15 pm Arrive at Cascade Village StarbucksPHOTOGRAPHY CONSIDERATIONS
The location of the sun and long, early shadows in the river canyons will contribute to a variety of compositions. The sun sets at 274 Degrees. Mt. Jefferson is at 274 degrees from the Balancing Rocks. Nice!
Golden Hour compositions can be created with the balancing rocks, the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook in the foreground, and Mt. Jefferson in the background. Silhouette compositions of the rocks and Mt. Jefferson can be crafted against an amber sky as the sun dips below the horizon.
Things to consider bringing:
- A polarizing filter should be helpful for several shots.
- A tripod to help with low light compositions of the sunset, rocks, and Mt. Jefferson.
- A flashlight/headlamp with fresh batteries for the short walk back to the cars.
- Extra batteries and an extra memory card
- A wide angle lens for landscape compositions.
- A telephoto lens could be helpful as raptors can be seen along the rim.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The footing near the Balancing Rocks is best described as a slippery slope with a lot of loose scree. Great footwear is a must. It’s about a quarter mile level and easy walk to the overlook of the three dozen balancing rocks. However, the path from the overlook to the rocks descends around 50 yards over fine, loose terrain. We strongly recommend using the buddy system. Ask someone to go with you and pair up for the descent.
Cove Palisades State Park Map (pdf):
