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Today we’re making the Nik Collection available to everyone, for free.

Photo enthusiasts all over the world use the Nik Collection to get the best out of their images every day. As we continue to focus our long-term investments in building incredible photo editing tools for mobile, including Google Photos and Snapseed, we’ve decided to make the Nik Collection desktop suite available for free, so that now anyone can use it.

The Nik Collection is comprised of seven desktop plug-ins that provide a powerful range of photo editing capabilities — from filter applications that improve color correction, to retouching and creative effects, to image sharpening that brings out all the hidden details, to the ability to make adjustments to the color and tonality of images.

Starting March 24, 2016, the latest Nik Collection will be freely available to download: Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, Viveza, HDR Efex Pro, Sharpener Pro and Dfine. If you purchased the Nik Collection in 2016, you will receive a full refund, which we’ll automatically issue back to you in the coming days.

We’re excited to bring the powerful photo editing tools once only used by professionals to even more people now.

https://plus.google.com/+NikCollection/posts/AFGsG2Di7EK

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Shockwave came to IMPRESS!

Shockwave at the LA County Air Show was very impressive!

Shockwave at the LA County Air Show was very impressive!

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Blue Angels 2016

The Blue Angels look ready to go! The Los Angeles County Air Show starts tomarrow at Fox Field.

Blue Angels 2016

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Flowers, flowers

Lake Elizabeth, Ca. 3-17-26

Springing

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Poppies for 2016

The goldfields are everywhere as are the fiddle neck and mustard, the poppies are coming up.

More stormy wether coming so I think the flowers are going to get better.

Along Lancaster Road and around the poppy reserve are many and many more to come.

So get your camera and get a move on!

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2016 Poppies

Feb. 2016

Already there are a few poppies out.

Along Lancaster Road on the way to the Poppy Reserve.

Looks like it will be a great year for flowers.

 

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Poppy Reserve Interpretive Center Opening 2016

Poppy Reserve Interpretive Center Opening
for 2016 Wildflower Season

Beginning Saturday March 5th, the Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve will be open daily from 10 am – 4 pm weekdays and 9 am – 5 pm weekends. Closing date will be determined later in the season. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, with 8 miles of peaceful hiking trails, a picnic area, and beautiful vistas.

The visitor center, staffed by volunteers, offers wildlife and wildflower displays, a gallery of Jane S. Pinheiro’s detailed watercolor paintings, an orientation video, and gift shop featuring unique wildflower-themed items. Guided tours about the wildflowers and cultural history of the reserve will be offered.

It is still too early to accurately predict this year’s bloom; winter rains germinated poppy seedlings but many were subsequently lost in the freezes. El Nino rains are expected which could make this a great bloom year, but Mother Nature is always unpredictable. Beginning in February, visitor information, wildflower updates and photos will be posted regularly throughout the season at www.parks.ca.gov, www.Facebook.com/PoppyReserve, or call (661) 724-1180 for recorded updates. Please note, dogs are not allowed beyond the parking lot, with the exception of trained service animals. Visitors must stay on trails and may not pick any wildflowers.

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is located at 15101 Lancaster Road. From Hwy 14, go 15 miles west off Avenue I exit. Avenue I becomes Lancaster Rd., reserve is on the right. From Hwy 138, go south on 170th Street West and turn left at the end onto Lancaster Road. The Reserve is on the left.

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Civil War Reenactment – Calico

Calico Ghost Town Events
Civil War Reenactment – Calico
Start Date/Time: Saturday, February 13, 2016 9:00 AM
End Date/Time: Monday, February 15, 2016 5:00 PM
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Category:
Calico
Description:
Calico Ghost Town will come alive with the sounds of bugles, and the thunder of cannon and musket fire. Come experience the history of the Civil War at Calico Ghost Town from February 13-15, 2016.
Calico Ghost Town, in partnership with the American Civil War Society, invites you to come and witness the Civil War come alive with historic presentations, troop inspections, artillery demonstrations, military battles, and much more! Battles will take place daily at 11:45 am and 2:30 pm. There will also be live music from Occasional Strings and other performers. Civil War themed crafts are also available for kids to enjoy. On Saturday only, there will be a Ladies Tea during the afternoon and Blue & Gray Cotillion in the evening, all are welcome to join.
Calico Ghost Town shops and attractions will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission to the event is $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for youth (6-15), and free for children 5 and under. For more information on the event or for camping reservations, please call 800-TO-CALICO or visit www.sbcountyparks.com.
For more information on the American Civil War Society visit www.acws.net.
Schedule of Events

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Learn to Shoot Sports

 

Learn to Shoot Sports with he Harlem Globetrotters and Tamron

Join Shutterbug & Tamron for an amazing way to learn & practice shooting sports!

January 19, 6:30 pm – 8pm

Meet at Shutterbug so Tamron’s professional Jillian Bell can teachyou tips and techniques for capturing the action! Plus a chance to win a “media pass” to shoot under the net for part of the game!

January 20 at 5pm

We’ll meet for loaner lenses from Tamron and memory cards. We’ll shoot the Globetrotters early with a magic pass for 5:30-6. Then we’ll shoot the 1st half of the game from our court-side seats.

*Note The Harlem Globetrotters will retain copyright on images so you may use them for personal use but you may not sell the images. They are asking for copies of all images.

Name _________________ Camera ____________ Memory Card SD___ CF _____

*All cameras welcome, Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Sony mounts will be available. 20 students max.

$130 per Student #26132

More info

(707) 546-3456

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUNDUP CHAPTER OF PSA Annual Photography Event: FEBRUARY 5 & 6, 2016

The 2016 Lunar New Year, the year of the Monkey, will be Monday, February 8. On February 6 & 7 the Lunar New Year Festivities will be celebrated at the Orange County Fairs Grounds in Costa Mesa, CA (2.2 miles from Crowne Plaza).

Program:
• Schedule: Parking at the Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa (usually $10/day) will be free for those attending the event on Saturday, February 6; and included in the reduced rate for those staying overnight at the hotel.

Speakers:
• Jeff Sullivan: “Little Known California Photo Opportunities”

Sponsors: Sponsor Registration

Event Location: (Link NOT for Hotel Reservations)
Promenade Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa
3131 S. Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Maps and Directions:
• Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Floor Plan
• Driving Directions, GPS Location: 33°41’5.31″N 117°53’10.24″W

​​Hotel Reservations:
Arrangements have been made with the Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa for a block of rooms, one King or two Queen Beds, usually $179 plus $10 parking, for $129 including parking. To receive this reduced rate click: February 2016 Chapter Event. Cutoff for reservations at this rate is January 22, 2016.

Photo Walk-About:
On Friday, February 5th from 2:30 pm until after sunset (Sunset: 5:26pm, Twilight: 5:52pm) there will be a two-part photo walk-about at Huntington Beach Pier (8.5 miles from Crowne Plaza). The first part will be models in traditional Vietnamese dress to celebrate the Lunar New Year posing in outdoor locations. As it gets dark, the second part will have participants photographing the pier with the sun setting. Members will need to register for one or both parts of the Walk-About when registering for the event in order to receive further information regarding these activities. Those attending will need to pay $1.50 per hour, to a $15.00 daily maximum, for Beach parking. Participants will be asked to submit some of their Walk-About photos to be posted on the Chapter web site following the event.

Area Activities:
• San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary: A marsh encompassing over 300 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands and quality habitat; 5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA; Google Map for Riparian View Entrance off Campus Drive; Map of Sanctuary; (4.6 miles from the Crowne Plaza); Open from dawn until dusk, 7 days a week; Admission and parking are free.
• Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve: A 1,300 acre coastal estuary including open water, mudflats, salt marsh, coastal dunes, seabird nesting islands, and freshwater marsh; Two public parking lots: the north lot on Warner Ave near Pacific Coast Hwy (SE corner of the intersection), the south lot on Pacific Coast Hwy across from the State Beach; (12.5 miles from the Crowne Plaza); Open from dawn until dusk, 7 days a week; 714-846-1114; Admission and parking are free.
•Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge: 911 acres of remnant saltwater marsh in the Anaheim Bay estuary that serves as a significant stopover and wintering area along the Pacific Flyway for shorebirds, essential habitat for three endangered species: the light-footed clapper rail, the California least tern, and the Belding’s savanna sparrow; 800 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA 90740; (14.4 miles from the Crowne Plaza); Open from dawn until dusk, 7 days a week; Refuge is on an active military base and access is restricted; 562-598-1024; Admission and parking are free.
• Aquarium of the Pacific; 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (20.9 miles from the Crowne Plaza); 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; 562-590-3100; Admission: $28.95 Adults, $25.95 Seniors; Parking $8 for Aquarium Guests.

more info

http://www.psa-socalchapter.org/home.html

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