Photo Outings

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About Photo Outings

Note that you can sign up for each event listed below by following the specified link. Also note that by signing up for each event you are agreeing to the MAPS Photo Outing Waiver of Liability.

You will be able to share your images with the others. You know the routine: 2000 pixels on the long side, saved as JPG with a sRGB color space, then you can drag and drop them to Google Photos using the link provided.

If you are not sure how to prepare or upload your images, please follow the detailed instructions in these documents:
==> How to prepare your images
==> How to upload your images

Upcoming Outings

May 4, 2024 – “Reflect on Nature” at The Morton Arboretum – Saturday, May 4, 2024, 7:00 am

In keeping with our monthly Photo Outing at the Arboretum, the theme for the month of May is “Reflect on Nature” with the group outing on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 7:00am – 10:00am.  

“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.” – Ernst Haas

We will meet by 7:15am in parking lot # 1. This is the main parking lot by the Visitor Center. Meet in the furthest east corner near Meadow Lake where we can head off in either a group or on your own. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring the necessary gear. 

Sign up here for the May Outing at the Arboretum. Afterward, be sure to post your images here in the May Outing at the Arboretum album.

Recent Outings

“April Tulips” at Lilacia Park in Lombard – April

Thanks to the MAPS members who visited Lilacia Park to photograph the tulips, lilacs, and other subjects of interest. Although it was a bit windy, the weather was pleasant. 

Thanks to Nancy Brejc for helping organize and welcoming the members.

Please submit and view the images here.

“Nature Awakens” at the Morton Arboretum – April

The theme for the month of April was “Nature Awakens”. All MAPS members are encouraged to post your images here, in the April Outing at the Arboretum album.

“Embrace Light” at The Morton Arboretum – March

The theme of our Photo Outing at the Arboretum this month was “Embrace Light.” All interested members of MAPS are encouraged to participate on their own throughout the month.  

Don’t forget to share your images with the other participants and the rest of the MAPS membership.

Macro Photography at PROCAM – March

Thanks to the members who came out to the Macro photo outing sat PROCAM.  It was a great time.

Special thanks to Bill Skinner at PROCAM for donating the space and the lighting. Also thanks to Bill for donating his time and expertise.

Be sure to post and review the images here.

“In the Mood” at The Morton Arboretum – February

The theme for February was “In the Mood.” Thanks to the MAPS members who braved the cold weather to participate at the Arboretum on February 10 as well as those who submitted photos throughout the month.

“A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective.” – Irving Penn

Follow this link to review the images that were posted.

Hidden Beauty at The Morton Arboretum – January

Thanks to the brave MAPS members who came out to the Arboretum on the 20th for our January Outing at the Arboretum.  The skies were mostly clear and there was definite brisk snap in the air.  

The theme for the month is “Hidden Beauty” and all members are encouraged to shoot and post their images all month long. Be sure to post your images here and watch for the upcoming February outings.

Orchids By Hausermann in Villa Park – January

Thanks to the 20 or so MAPS members who attended the January Orchids by Hausermann photo outing.  The greenhouses were warm and the orchids were beautiful. Congratulations to Lynette, who won the gift card in a raffle drawing.

Please submit and view the images here.

Past Outings