Friday, May 29, 2015

photo contest winners

Photo Contest Winners!

No doubt it wasn't easy choosing winners here.

Ok, first to the winners, congratulations Lisa, Tom and Joseph!

We received many great images from birds building nests and feeding young to birds seen visiting backyard feeders.  The winning images along with about 50 others can be seen on the digital display at the shop.  Truth is, we wish we had a lot more prizes! Speaking of prizes, a big thanks to Vortex and Aspects, two of our favorite suppliers for their help with these and other items celebrating our 20th anniversary!

First Place and winner of a Diamondback 8x42 Binocular.
Osprey with fish by Lisa Cuchara
Tons of action with this beautiful osprey.  Perfect wing position, great eye contact and what a catch.  Congratulations Lisa!


Second Place and winner of an Aspects antique brass feeder with tray.
Tri-colored Heron by Tom Cuchara
Photography is all about painting with light which can make or break an image.  The warm soft buttery light on this just doesn't get any better.  Congratulations Tom!

Thursday, May 28, 2015

join us at Berks photo conference next weekend

Join us at Berks photo conference next weekend
I am presenting two Photoshop programs on Saturday.
Harold Ross is presenting Friday night, if you have not seen his work it is amazing!

BERKS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PRESENTS
56TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE
 The 56th Annual Berks Photographic Society's Photographic Conference is June 5, 6 & 7, 2015 at the deFranscesco Building, Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. 




For more information:  www.berksphotocon.com

Friday, May 8, 2015

12 Reasons to Go Birding Over the Next 12 Days


12 Reasons to Go Birding Over the Next 12 Days (besides the fact that we have some of the best birders in New England as our leaders).  

By the way, the small fees we charge are even less if you are a member, so join today.

Also, you won't see the bird in the photo!

Saturday/Tomorrow
1. Sugar Brook Wildlife Management Area Bird Walk. Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. Andy Reznikiewicz leads the search along the Quinebaug River. Orchard Orioles, Indigo Bunting, Pine Warblers, and Scarlet Tanagers expected. Carpool from the Center at Pomfret or meet at the Sugar Brook parking area. $7 members; $12 non-members. Info here.

2. Bird Banding at Birdcraft. Saturday, May 9, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m., 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. With Judy Richardson and the Birdcraft bird-banding team. $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers. Call for reservations at 203-259-6305 ext. 109. Or click here.

3. Hidden Gems: Bird Walks in Milford area parks. Saturday, May 9, 7:45-8:45 a.m. Warblers, vireos and more at Wilcox Park with Frank Gallo. $9 per walk ($7 CAS members; $5 seniors). 203-878-7440 x 502 to register and for directions. Coastal Center webpage.

4. Barn Island. Saturday, May 9, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Our EcoTravel team heads to Stonington and the 1,013-acre Barn Island Wildlife Management Area. Members $65. Nonmembers $75. Info here.

Sunday
5. Mother's Day Bird Walk. Sunday, May 10, 8 a.m. Center at Pomfret. We'll look for Bobolinks and Scarlet Tanagers. $5 members; $10 non- members. Mothers Free! Info here.

Wednesday
6. Trail Wood Bird Walk. Wednesday, May 13, 8 a.m. With Andy Rzeznikiewicz. Expect to find Hooded Warblers!  Cost: Members free; $5 nonmembers. Trail Wood Sanctuary, Hampton. Click and scroll.

Thursday
7. Earle Park/Center at Glastonbury Bird Walk with Larry Lunden. Thursday, May 14, 7-9 a.m. Members free, non-members $8. Pre-register at 860-633-8402. Info here.

8. Thursday Morning Bird Walk with Miley Bull, May 14. 6:30-7:30 a.m. Center at Fairfield/Larsen Sanctuary, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield. Free.

9. Wood Warblers of Cockaponset State Forest. Thursday, May 14, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. An EcoTravel trip led by Andy Griswold. Cockaponset is the second largest state forest in Connecticut, encompassing over 16,000 acres. Should be a busy morning of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and more. Members $75/Nonmembers $85. Info here.

Friday
10. Fifth Annual 20 Warbler Day. Friday, May 15, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Center at Pomfret. Led by Andy Rzeznikiewicz. The peak of warbler migration. We will travel to numerous locations in our search. Twenty one species were spotted last year. Call to register. $15 members; $30 non-members. Info here.

Saturday
11. Airline Trail Bird Walk. Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. Center at Pomfret. Led by Andy Rzeznikiewicz. Explore the linear trail from Pomfret Town Hall south. Worm-eating warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Canada Warbler, and Black-throated Blue Warbler are possible nesters. Meet at the Center at Pomfret. $7 members; $12 non-members. Info here.

Wednesday, May 20
12. 90-Bird Day (9th Annual) Wednesday, May 20, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Goal: to hear or see at least 90 species by day's end. Visits to many locations within a 10-mile radius. Bring lunch and drinks. Cost: $20 members; $35 non-members. Must call to register. Info here.


Hunts photo -- One of Our Biggest Sales of the Year, Now!

Well it’s time for Our Amazing monthly Specials .This Month it coincides with our Annual Digital Days Spectacular Sale May 8th and 9th As an extended thank you for everyone’s support throughout the year I’m including a few of key specials from the show that I will extend till the end of the month many other specials are time sensitive but not to worry I will be manning the phones May 8th and 9th ready to assist you with your order. If there is anything you don’t see please call for special pricing. Once again our goal is to offer you and your group the best service and pricing in the industry. As always we want to thank you for your continued support of Hunt’s Photo and Video Please share our great deals with all your camera club members and Photography friends.




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