Southwest Missouri Camera Club

MORE FUN WITH THEMES ~ winners from the "BANANAS" theme of our Fall Scavenger Hunt. SWMCC members may enter a photo in up to six theme categories.
• 1st place: "The Naked Banana" © Ted Pagel
• 2nd place: "Curves of Nature" © Elaine Miller
• 3rd place tie: "A-Peeling Detail" © Carrie Alkier
• 3rd place tie: "Banana Split" © Lori Decker

Join now as a 2026 SWMCC Club Member and "JOIN IN THE FUN"! Learn more about the club and membership through our website: www.swmocameraclub.org/join

AND JUST FOR FUN... our Fall Scavenger Hunt results are in. Here are examples of the winners in the "Mother Road - Route 66" theme. Winners:
• 1st place - "College Street Diner - Rt 66" © Ted Pagel
• 2nd place - "Spencer Stop" © Lori Long
• 3rd place tie - "Hubcaps on Rt 66" © Lori Decker
"Along 66" © David Stotts

Why don't you join us and participate in the fun next time? Learn more about SWMCC: www.swmocameraclub.org

To be a PROPERLY EQUIPPED MACRO PHOTOGRAPHER IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Special guest speaker, Mike Moats, will cover the most important equipment for macro photography - how to control depth of field, composition, and find character in your subjects.

Moats is an internationally award-winning, full-time professional photographer from Michigan who is exclusively focused on macro. He is a Tamron Image Master, Vanguard Pro, and has had articles and images published in many photo magazines for over 20 years. His online Macro Photo Club instructs over 2800 members from 29 countries. Moats also teaches workshops and speaks at photo conference throughout the US.

Mike Moats will present live via ZOOM during our meeting on Thursday, October 23, 7-9PM. Meet as Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the Community Room, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd. in Springfield, Missouri.

Visitors are welcome, free of charge!

(photo credit © Mike Moats)

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MEMBER NOTE: Nominating Committee report to be presented
for proposed 2026 board members.

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Southwest Missouri Camera Club SWMCC members come from all walks of life with photography experience ranging from novice to professional and everything in between. We’re a photography club based in Springfield, Missouri, with members who live throughout the southwest region of the state.

“NATURE IN THE OZARKS” is the theme of SWMCC’s newest public exhibit with 35 images on display. Drop by SPRINGFIELD CONSERVATION NATURE CENTER, 4601 S Nature Way, now through November 30. The center is open 8AM-5PM on Tuesday-Saturday.

BRING YOUR CAMERA & TRIPOD for LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING along with LIGHT PAINTING PRACTICE! Meet at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the Community Room for this week’s meeting on October 9th. Located at 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield.

Also, bring along a small flashlight and/or favorite table item to photograph. Then you can have fun!

We will also vote on Fall Scavenger Hunt winners during the meeting.

"The Woodlands Beckon" by © Teresa Vinson Brown was among our top placing photographs in the SWMCC 3rd Quarter Competition. Learn more about how you can participate along with us in the future: www.swmocameraclub.org

"Ruffled Feathers" by © Nancy Ryder was among our top placing photographs in the SWMCC 3rd Quarter Competition. Learn more about how you can participate along with us in the future: www.swmocameraclub.org

"The Temple of Dawn" © Owen Single was among our top placing photographs in the SWMCC 3rd Quarter Competition. Owen's image received a perfect judging score. Learn more about how you can participate along with us in the future:
www.swmocameraclub.org

The Bearded Lady" by © Janice Myers was among our top placing photographs in the SWMCC 3rd Quarter Competition. Learn more about how you can participate along with us in the future:
www.swmocameraclub.org

"End of Days" © Valerie Rippey was among our top placing photographs in the SWMCC 3rd Quarter Competition. Valerie's image received a perfect judging score. Learn more about how you can participate along with us in the future:
www.swmocameraclub.org

A COMPELLING PHOTOGRAPH is more than visual. It's VISCERAL. We don't only see it, we feel it. It's more than just focusing our lenses; it's also focusing the attention of those who will experience our photographs. Great gear helps, but what about the other tools? What about juxtaposition and mystery, story, mood, depth, and energy? What about the power of a great moment? And when it comes to gear, is it enough that we have all the tools, like great optics, or should we be developing a sensitivity to the unique ways in which different focal lengths amplify the feeling of a scene when used well?

During the pre-recorded virtual lecture, every viewer will be given the opportunity to instantly download 3 free bonus resources - two best-selling eBooks (a $42 value) as well as the slideware from David's presentation.

Visitors are welcome, free of charge. Learn more about SWMCC through our website: www.swmocameraclub.org

(photo credit © David duChemin)

"Alone with His Thoughts" © Robert Mossack was among our top placing photographs in the SWMCC 3rd Quarter Competition. Learn more about how you can participate in the future too! www.swmocameraclub.org