"Exploring the art of Photography"
When, Where, and
Who to Contact
Formal Field Trips Planned
(see panel at right
for details of trips)
Recent Past Field Trips
Garden in the Woods Spring Nature
with Tom Sanchez and Ken Jordan
Members Form:
Field Trips Sign-up Form
Chairman:
Tomas Sanchez
Some scheduled Field Trips
led by
Member Volunteers
Questions regarding the
Field Trips:
fieldtrips@greaterlynnphoto.org
Nubble Lighthouse
York, Maine
Field Trip Policy Reminder
With the new season upon us, we want to encourage members to take advantage of the field trips that are researched and made available during the course of the season. These provide excellent opportunities to interact with your fellow photographers and to make some top caliber images. We hope that the "old hands" will take an active part in mentoring newer workers in the photographic process. We also need to remind all members that while our Field Trip Leaders and other volunteers identify locations for photography and attempt to help with logistics, neither they nor the Greater Lynn Photographic Association has any control over travel to or from a location or the conditions encountered at it. All participation in field trip activities is voluntary on the part of the member and any minor member they may bring. Neither GLPA nor the Field Trip Leaders or volunteers assume any
liability for any accidents or other situations which may occur as a result of a member's participation in a field trip.
Formal Field Trips and Evening Exposure
Upcoming Formal Field Trips
Various formal field trips are scheduled throughout the year to places in New England. Sign-ups are necessary to get an idea of how many are attending. Carpooling is generally available which is a great way to get to know other members of the club and to discuss photographic ideas and techniques while travelling to the venue. Sign ups are easy: at the club or thru the online form listed in the left column.
Informal Field Trip MeetUp Groups. This year we also hope to have informal field trips - MeetUp Groups - for spontaneous unorganized field trips. There will be a signup sheet for email notifications on the bulletin board across from the treasurer's desk at the club. Then when a MeetUp is planned (see below), an email will go out from Marilyn Cloran (macloran@comcast.net) to the people who have signed up to be notified. If you cannot make it to the club to put your name on the signup sheet, please email Marilyn at the above address.
Any person who wants to plan a MeetUp will send Marilyn Cloran the meet up information with date, time and specific location at which the group will meet. They may also want to include any specific information regarding equipment needs etc. Then Marilyn will send that information out to the MeetUp group email list. Interested participants will go to the venue on their own and meet at the location and time indicated.
Formal Field Trip News and General Information
September 01, 2024
GLPA member Tomas Sanchez is our Formal Field Trip Chairman. Formal Field Trips would meet at the club to car pool, go to the venue and after shooting, enjoy a meal after. Participants must sign up in advance to attend. Tom and his assistant, Ken Jordon normally help the attendees with shooting questions along with where to shoot at the venue.Volunteers from our membership are also welcome to suggest and lead a formal field trip throughout the year. It doesn't have to be anyplace fancy – just someplace you enjoyed shooting or an event you know is happening. If you are interested in leading a trip, e-mail Tom sanchezte@verizon.net and discuss your ideas.
Formal Field Trips would be listed on this page and require a sign up by the attendees. Informal trips such as the MeetUps are not listed here and attendees on the interested MeetUp list will receive an email the day before or a few hours before and then go to the venue on their own to MeetUp and photograph. Normally Formal Fields Trips would be listed chronologically on the page and we would add the info to the listing as the time got nearer to the trip. You would then look below for specific information on any of the trips as it is posted. Other trip information would be posted as we had volunteers to lead them.
Formal Field trips are a way for you to meet your fellow member photo enthusiasts in the club. Trips range from day time all day trips to one to two hour sunset trips. They are usually followed by a late breakfast, lunch or dinner stop with the group depending on the time of the trip. Members meet at the camera club to car pool, as it's more fun to ride with a few other club members while giving you an opportunity to visit. Of course you are always welcome to drive to the destination on your own and meet the group there.
For all trips you should have good walking shoes, light jacket and cash to cover your meal and your share of gas, tolls and or park entry fees with your car pool driver. Equipment needs will be listed on the website or in the emails for the trip. Normally it a short to medium telephoto lens and a tripod.
You should sign up for all Formal Field Trips on this field trip page of the website using the online sign up in the left side column. Then we have your name and contact info should the trip be canceled.
Hope you will be able to attend some of the scheduled trips once they are planned and posted.
 Jake Mosser | Ken Jordan | Boston Waterfront |
Various Members on a Trip | Garden in the Woods | Pond Shooting |
Formal Field Trip- International Sailing Regatta-Marblehead-Trip Leaders-Larry Lessard & Jen Meshna
April 26, 2025
This is an opportunity to do some special photography you would not be able to do on your own. They have special permits and permission to be where they are to do the photography. This is open to photographers from the club whether you have a drone or not. Please take advantage of the special shoot and sign up. Send an email directly to Larry listed below if you want to join the group.This trip will be handled differently-We have posted the info on this field trip page so it is listed however you need to email Larry directly atLHLPhoto@icloud.com if you are interested in this trip as there is limited space and the drone photographers have first preference. When you email him, tell him whether you are drone or regular photographer and if you can drive for the carpool or if you need to be a passenger.
GLPA Members are invited to photograph an international sailing regatta in Marblehead. Teams from Marblehead, Chicago, New York City, Long Island, New Orleans, and London, England will be participating in a Team Sailing Regatta using a single boat design. The trip is open to 15 GLPA photographers with preference given to drone pilots but space is expected for regular photographers.
For drone photography, bring spare batteries and be prepared to fly your drone over water. This is not an instructional trip, but experienced drone pilots may be able to answer a limited number of questions. We will have a drone safety meeting before anyone flies so that we can review applicable regulations and discuss how to avoid interfering with the sailing. Drone pilots should bring their regular camera gear in case weather it is too windy or wet for drone flight.
For regular photography, we recommend bringing a lens that cover as much of the full-frame equivalent range from 24mm to 400+mm as possible. Tripods with gimbals or monopods will be helpful, but good shots can be made with stable handholding. An extra camera body, spare batteries and lens cleaning equipment are recommended. A camera stool or folding chair, blanket and a thermos of hot beverages might be a good idea as well. Late April on Marblehead Harbor can be wonderfully warm or wicked, and sometimes both in the same day. Bring a variety of layers and be prepared to protect yourself and your gear from rain. Pack snacks, lunch, and water. Nearby restaurants may be packed because of the regatta weekend. There is a grocery store and ice cream shop near where we will be situated.
We will meet at the Marblehead Community Center located at 10 Humphrey Street in Marblehead and will carpool from there. There is plenty of parking at the Community Center. Parking is limited in Old Town, especially near the race venue, so we will need to combine into 3-4 cars. We will meet at 8:00 AM for an 8:30 departure to the race venue. Jen and Larry have pickup trucks and can each transport 4 passengers in the cab and gear in the covered pickup beds. Racing will be from 9:15 AM to about 3:30 PM. Bathrooms are available near the shooting venue. If you can’t stay the entire time let us know in advance. Arrangements can be made to bring people back to the Community center early. Photography by drone and regular camera is expected to be from two handicap accessible areas with a short walk between the two. Shooting locations may be adjusted for weather and positioning of the racecourse.
Jen and Larry have arranged access with the Regatta as guests. Participants need to be on their best behavior. We cannot interfere with the racing. GLPA wants to be invited back. Jen and Larry would like to send the best images to the Race Committee to be shared with the teams.
Formal Field Trip-Spring Nature Field Trip-Garden in the Woods-Trip Leaders- Tom Sanchez & Ken Jordan, MNEC
May 10, 2025 8:45 AM
The leaders for this trip will be Ken Jordan and Tom Sanchez our field trip chairman. Nature is waking up all around us. By Saturday May 10th it should be visible in abundance everywhere. The destination for this trip is ‘Garden on the Woods’ in Framingham, MA. It is 45 acres of woodland botanical gardens where wildflowers abound. A path leads you through the woods to a small stream and lots of color from the flowers. Peak bloom is around Mother’s Day on May 11 so Saturday May 10th will be prime time. The Garden opens at 10am so we will meet at the club at 8:45am to carpool and leave at 9:15am sharp. Of course, you are always welcome to drive to the destination on your own and meet the group there; however, you should still sign up and note that in the comment box so that the leaders are aware you will be joining them.You will need a macro lens or close focusing equipment, a tripod if you own one and a cable release. Wear good walking shoes, dress in layers and if you want to lie on the ground, it may be wet. You should also have cash with you for the meal and to help with your share of car expenses. We will go to grab a bite to eat after a few hours in the field photographing. Our destination is Murphy’s Eats and Treats at 911 Edgell Rd, Framingham 508-434-7744. It used to be CJ Northside Grill where we have eaten several times before.
Please sign up for this field trip using the online sign up in the left side column of this page so Ken and Tom have your contact info should the trip be canceled. If the weather is iffy, he will send an email to cancel.
Field trips are an interesting way for you to meet your fellow member photo enthusiasts in the club. Members meet at the camera club to carpool as it's fun to ride with a few other club members while giving you an opportunity to visit.
The address for the Garden in the Woods is 180 Hemenway Road-Framingham, MA 01701. Tickets are available at the visitor Center when you arrive and cost 18 Dollars with Seniors over 65 years cost is 15 Dollars.
Call, or email Susan if you have questions - 978-664-2620 s.jmosser@comcast.net
Evening Exposure- Canceled
June 02, 2025 00:01 PM
This has been canceled for this year due to many reasons. We will try to book this for next year with a chairman who will be responsible for all the details of the trip.Formal Field Trip-Whale Watch-Trip Leader Amy Musinsky, MNEC
June 07, 2025 7:45 AM
This will be a great trip for a club whale watch. Amy has booked space on the boat for at least 20 people at a discounted price of 40 dollars per person. If we do not get 20 people to sign up the price will go up to 60 dollars. This trip is nonrefundable but is transferable. If you sign up and cannot attend, you must find someone to take your place or lose your money, as once the counts go in about April 23rd, we have guaranteed the boat company that many attendees. The boat company we are booked with is 7 Seas Whale Watch-Gloucester, MA. There will be no meeting or carpooling at the club. You are responsible for your own transportation. If you need assistance in getting there, please speak to Amy and she will see if she can match you with someone.Sign up in the left side column and then pay Amy at the club -she is usually in the back room near the membership desk or if will not be at the club, mail her the check made out to GLPA for 40 dollars after you sign up. If Amy is not at the club for some reason, please see Barbara Rozavsky at the membership desk in the back room to pay.Sign up and payment must be made by Monday April 21st.Mail check to-
Amy Musinsky
46 Weatherly Drive
Salem, MA 01970
On the day of the trip you must be at the dock in Gloucester by 7:45am to get your ticket from Amy.Boarding begins at 8am sharp and the first on has best choice of space and seat. The boat will leave the dock at 8:30am promptly and Amy cannot board until everyone arrives and the tickets have all been given out so, please be on time. Exact instructions on parking will be sent to all attendees. The boat trip is normally about 3-4 hours depending on what they see. Please remember this is nature and you may not see whales as there are no guarantees, but they have normally been successful.
Please Contact Amy for any questions. She prefers email or text for tracking but feel free to call if needed.
Amy Musinsky
617-835-5510
amusins@gmail.com
Image by Amy Musinsky, MNEC | Image by Jake Mosser, HonPSA, HonNEC | Image by Jake Mosser, HonPSA, HonNEC |
Image by Amy Musinsky, MNEC | Image by Amy Musinsky, MNEC |