For June, we’ll go north to Bella Vista, and visit a scenic waterway in an urban setting for some nature photo opportunities. Easy access from Hwy 71 to Lancashire Blvd (Hwy 340), go West on Lancashire to Nature Trail Drive ( approximately 1 mile). There is a parking lot beside the trailhead and most of the trails are paved and easily accessible. We’ll meet about 6:30 beside the trailhead and parking lot, feel free to join us later if you can’t make it at 6:30, it won’t get dark until 8:30!

Map link here: https://goo.gl/maps/yiGpLUCKG672

In collaboration with Hobbs State Park, in May the members of PSNWA can gain some instruction and hands on experience with photography in a personal watercraft.

Beginning at the Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, you will receive kayaking instruction from Assistant Superintendent, Jay Schneider. Then moving to the water, you’ll be given access to a kayak, a paddle and a personal flotation device to explore the water on Beaver Lake. You are responsible for bringing any photography equipment and any protection from water that you want to provide. A suggestion is a dry bag, similar to one used for keeping gear dry for camping, with a rope tether that can be attached to the kayak.

If you are interested in adding a different angle to your photography, being able to navigate silently in shallow water might just be that venue you were looking for.

Join us for an afternoon in the studio as we explore photography oil & water in the studio. There is an element of excitement not knowing exactly what images you will capture thanks to the ever changing nature of the subject. Each photo is truly unique.

This Studio Session is an afternoon of experimenting with water, oil, studio lighting, and various backdrops. Macro photo sessions always seem to bring out the creativity of members. Experienced photographers will be on hand to assist with studio equipment and lighting. Plus there is a free mini-class earlier in the week for those wishing to be prepared and learn more about studio lighting and water photography.

There is a $10 per member fee to assist in the purchase of supplies for the session.

Spring in the Ozarks is prime time for photographing waterfalls. Arkansas is blessed with some rugged terrain, mix in some spring rains and we have the making of some spectacular waterfalls. This year we are planning to focus on easy access and more falls with regard to total number, versus the day long hike to see one spectacle. We’ll be headed to Ben Hur, Ar in the Richland Creek Wilderness, along Falling Water Creek, for possible stops at six different waterfalls. Some of these are easily viewed from the car alongside the road, a few others require an medium, short hike, of about a mile roundtrip. The ease of possibly acquiring several
waterfalls so close together will require an early departure, as it will take about 2 ½ hours to get to Ben Hur.

We’ll plan to carpool, meeting at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on the SE corner to Hwy 412 East and Butterfield Coach Rd, in Springdale at 6 AM. Come prepared with a lunch and beverages along with your photo gear, for making a long day of exploring. In addition to waterfalls, there are many other interesting points along the way that may also provide some diversion. Don’t forget the bug spray.

The falls on the schedule: Falling Water Falls, Horsetail Falls, Intersection Falls, Six Finger Falls, Fuzzybutt Falls, and Keefe Falls. (for more info see pages 86-93 of Arkansas Waterfalls, Second edition, by Tim Ernst)

Meeting Location to carpool:
Walmart Neighborhood Market (SE corner of Hwy 412 East and Butterfield Coach Rd)
3553 E Robinson Ave, Springdale, AR 72764
Time: 6:00 AM