Spring is in the air.  Time to do something outside.  

Our next field trip will be on Saturday, April 29, to shoot the Apple Blossom Midway.  We are going to reverse things this time and meet for lunch before the shoot.  That will allow anyone who wishes to dawdle at the midway to do so.  We’ll meet at NOON at Manolete’s Taqueria Gourmet restaurant, 2204 Valley Avenue, Winchester.  It is located in the Ward Plaza parking lot near the corner of Weems Lane and Valley Avenue (Rt. 11), across the street from Dairy Queen.  It is a nice though casual restaurant with a lunch menu consisting of tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas, eggs, etc. ranging in price from $10 - $17. You may also order from the larger regular menu which includes soups, salads, vegetarian dishes & just about everything else from $8 up. There is ample parking and it should not be crowded in that part of town. 

After lunch we’ll go our separate ways to photograph the midway, which will be set up behind Ward Plaza at 2260 Valley Avenue.  We’ll probably be able to leave our cars in the lot just move them farther away from the restaurant to allow diners better access.  Admission to the midway is free, but rides, games, other activities, and food cost.  Only cash is accepted. There should be loads of color, people, food trucks, booths, vendors, rides, machinery and activity to photograph.  Each person departs when they wish.

Again friends, family and potential new members are welcome to join us for all or any part of the day.  RSVP to me if coming to lunch, please.  

Unfortunately, we’ll need to set a rain date for this outing because the midway may shut down if the weather is bad.  We’ll plan on the following day Sunday, April 30, and follow the same schedule.  You make the weather call for yourself as you feel comfortable.  You know I like to keep things simple so beyond the 30th, I’ll bow out and leave you to visit the midway or not as you see fit.  I am not in charge of weather, folks, so let’s hope for a clear day.

Email Nelda at nhead1@comcast.net, please, if you plan to attend so that she’ll be on the lookout for you and may also alert the restaurant.

4PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

All SPS Members are invited

(whether or not you participate in the Frank Ceravalo photoshoot)

Barbequed Chicken, Brats and drinks provided.

Please bring a side dish to share

Nine Hearty souls turned out for the club’s second Skyline Drive photoshoot last Saturday, July 27, starting with a cloudy and hazy but very photogenic sunrise, and continuing through the day, capturing views from overlooks, forest hikes with many flowers and a profusions of butterflies, and a hike down a mountain to the capture Dark Hollow Falls -- one of the Park’s iconic waterfalls.  Special thanks to event organizers Ryan and Kristin Wilson (front center) for a great day of shooting, hiking and camaraderie!  Watch for postings of some our images from the shoot in the next few days.