Category: Field Trips

A number of us are interested in going on a field trip to take photos of star trails. That’s when you point your camera at the sky for a long period of time and capture how the stars move across the sky –

We’d have to go north of Worcester to get away from the light pollution, since you generally want to aim your camera north for these. You also generally want to shoot during a new moon so there’s as little moonlight light pollution as possible. The March 2016 new moon is on Wednesday, March 9th.

This will depend greatly on the weather – let us know if you’re interested! We’re planning to try it in Northbridge around 7pm.

Reminder! On Tuesday, January 5th the BVAA is hosting a field trip to the Greyscale Art Show at the Aurora Gallery in Worcester Massachusetts. The gallery will be specially open for us between 3-4pm on Tuesday.

Let Lisa know if you’re interested in joining us!

Here are some photos from the Greyscale show. Several BVAA members are participating in this show.

https://bvaa.org/past-events/past-events-2015/greyscale-art-show-aurora-worcester/

The historic Aurora building is on 660 Main Street, Worcester, MA. You can park on the street or, if that’s full, go down Ionic Avenue which is nearly immediately across the street from the Aurora. About a half-block down on the right is a big parking lot behind the Masonic building – you can park there. Don’t park in the lot ON Main Street – that’s a private lot.

More details about the Aurora:

https://artsworcester.org/exhibits/the-aurora/

We had a blast tonight in Worcester taking photos of diners, neon signs, trains, and more! We even ate here afterwards. Fun! We’ll all post a collection of photos soon!

Worcester MA Night street photography field trip is tonight Wed 12/30 6pm! Come on out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/164040963955850/

A great opportunity to practice your photography skills in the field with live subjects! Far From Eden, a local rock-n-roll band, is playing live at the Post Office Pub at 1 Ray Street, North Grafton on Friday, January 1, 2016 from 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Come on out for food, fun, and live music!

Bring your film cameras, if you have any! Holgas and Dianas warmly welcomed. It’ll give you an opportunity to get some great shots for our upcoming film show!

To hear videos of the band visit –

https://www.facebook.com/farfromeden

Join the BVAA for a fun evening of exploration, neon signs, sparkling bars, and Christmas decor on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, Massachusetts! We’ll be doing street photography starting at 6pm on Wednesday, December 30th. That’ll have a mix of patrons going to the restaurants, the Christmas lights still shining, neon lights, a range of restaurant styles, and it shouldn’t be too chilly, either!

Let Lisa know if you’re interested in participating so she knows to watch for you.

Here are some famous street photographers to read about, to get in the mood –

Weegee

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Robert Frank

Whether you’re experienced with your camera or brand new to it, we’ll help you figure out the settings to capture the image you dream of.

Come on and join us!

Enjoy the gallery of images from the BVAA’s field trip to the Winter Reimagined show at Tower Hill Botanical Garden!

https://bvaa.org/past-events/past-events-2015/past-events-2015-tower-hill-winter-reimagined/

The Worcester Art Museum is holding a cyanotype exhibit from Jan 16 to Apr 24 – we’re planning on visiting it for their opening reception on Thursday, February 18th from 6-8pm.

They’ll have music, food, drink, and the artists on hand to talk with us about how they made their works of art!

Let us know if you’re interested in coming along.

https://www.worcesterart.org/exhibitions/cyanotypes-photographys-blue-period/

Reminder BVAA members – the Tower Hill night photo shoot is tonight 12/3 at 5:30! Contact Lisa for more details. Join us!

Gorgeous lights and colors bring Tower Hill to a wintry wonderland. We’re going on a field trip this Thursday, December 3rd. The plan is to meet in the lobby at 5:30pm and then begin exploring. We’ll re-meet at Twigs (the cafe) at 7:30pm for warm-up and social.

Thank you to Dennis for suggesting this fun idea! He recommends a tripod and spare battery. He also suggests that bringing exact change, for those paying cash, is a help to the Tower Hill folks.

We’ll play with a variety of night photography ideas!

I’ve checked with my library and it doesn’t seem that passes are accepted for this event. Prices are:

Members: Free
Adults: $15
Seniors (65 and over): $10
Youth 6-18: $5
Children 5 and under: Free

Full details from the Tower Hill website:

https://www.towerhillbg.org/