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• FHN Mtg: John Payne Photo Critique

  • When
    September 14, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    200 North Sterling Street, Morganton, NC

  The Foothills North Region will meet in-person at John Payne's photo studio in Morganton on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2:00pm.

  John has over 40 years experience as a professional photographer in a variety of genres and will be offering supportive critiques of images YOU bring to share! So load up to 4 full-resolution jpg images onto a thumb drive (please label it with your name) and get ready for some insightful feedback. 

  In addition, you'll have the opportunity to tour John's impressive studio, located in a repurposed 1930s era movie theater! 

  As always, this meeting is open to any CNPA member. Hope you'll join us!

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• Upstate:Monthly Meeting

  • When
    September 14, 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:15 PM
  • Location
    Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta Street; Greenville, SC

  September Meeting with Vinny Colucci presenting 'Pro Approach and Techniques in Wildlife and Landscape Photography'.

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• Triangle:Afternoon at the Garden

  • When
    September 14, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Rd.; Raleigh, NC
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Spend an afternoon in the JC Raulston Arboretum's gardens. Let's meet in front of the Education Center doors at 4:00 PM. Bring your crystal balls for some unusual photos. We'll have dinner at Neomonde Mediteranean Restaurant at 3817 Beryl Rd. (East end of Beryl), about 6:00 PM.

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• Asheville:Stephanie Johnson on Intentional Camera Movement

  • When
    September 14, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Reuter Center 300 Campus View Rd; Asheville, NC

  Intentional Camera Movement can give your photos a surreal look. If you've ever wondered how to create some of these stunning images, or you want to take your skill to the next level, be sure to join us.

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• Triangle:Prairie Ridge Ecostation

  • When
    September 20, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Prairie Ridge Ecostation 1671 Gold Star Drive; Raleigh, NC
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Located in west Raleigh, Prairie Ridge Ecostation is the outdoor extension of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
  Prairie Ridge boasts a green outdoor classroom, a native plant garden and arboretum, a series of ponds and vernal pools and a trail system winding through the prairie and forest. Lots of bird sightings. Come and explore.
  
  Lunch after at Rudino's Pizza & Grinders
  3101 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, NC
  

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• Charleston:Riverbanks Zoo

  • When
    September 20, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    500 Wildlife Parkway; Columbia, SC

  Riverbanks Zoo/Botanical Garden
  Admission is $27

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• Myrtle Beach:Myrtle Beach Raptors

  • When
    September 21, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Center for Birds of Prey 4719 Hwy 17 N; Awendaw, SC

  Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw, SC holds Photography Day. Myrtle Beach Region members participating. Tickets must be purchased at center in advance.

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• Triangle: Meeting - Pro Approach and Techniques for Photography

  • When
    October 01, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd; Raleigh, NC

  Pro photographer, Vinny Colucci will come to present Pro Approach & Techniques for Wildlife and Landscape Photography. This is an in-person meeting.

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• Asheville:Annual Photo Critique Session

  • When
    October 12, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Reuter Center UNCA Campus 300 Campus View Rd; Asheville, NC

  Having your photographs critiqued, or watching other photos critiqued by a professional photographer can be a great way to improve your photography skills. Join us as Jeff Miller reviews select photos on what works and things to consider when you are looking through your own lens.

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• Low Country:Lowcountry Monthly Meeting

  • When
    October 20, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Palmetto Electric Community Room Palmetto Electric 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC 29927; Hardeeville, SC

  Lowcountry Monthly Meeting - Joan Eckhardt and Sophia Schade, PSA and Their Sponsored International Trips (Indonesia and Sri Lanka).
  

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• Myrtle Beach:Chip Smith Black and White Photography

  • When
    October 23, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Myrtle Beach State Park 4401 S Kings Hwy; Myrtle Beach , SC

  Noted Black and White photographer Chip Smith shares his methods and processes of working in available light, primarily large format, usually film, outdoor photography.

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• Triangle: Zoom Meeting - Tanzania: A Photographers Journey

  • When
    November 05, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom; None, NA

  Pro photographer, Shawn Carey, will present Tanzania: A Photographers Journey via Zoom.

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• Asheville:Member Portfolio Presentations

  • When
    November 09, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Reuter Center on the UNCA Campus 300 Campus View Rd; Asheville, NC

  Join us as three of our members showcase their portfolios. This will not only allow you to see their great work but will allow you to get to know them and their interests better.

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• #9 The Nuthouse (Thursday)

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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  #9 - The Nuthouse

  1:30pm - 5:00pm

  
  

  The Nut House is a backyard birding oasis in Clemson. CNPA member Carl Ackerman has spent years developing The Nut House, a custom-built photo blind. The landscaping has been thoughtfully chosen to provide plenty of natural food and cover for a wide variety of bird species. Strategically placed natural-looking perches provide a nice variety of clean backgrounds and there ’s a water feature that has proven to attract birds. In addition to the Nut House, a reflection pond and a new meadow area provide photo opportunities as well.

  Address: 211 Blue Ridge Drive, Clemson, SC

  Leave hotel: 1:15pm

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Fee: $50

  Equipment: Recommended to have at least a 300mm lens, however, a lens in the 400-600mm is preferred. The birds will be relatively close, from eight to 20 feet away. Also recommended to avoid wearing brightly colored clothing. The Nut House is not heated or cooled so dress accordingly.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

        

     

  Images by Cindy Landrum
  

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• Upstate Fall Foliage Photo Weekend

  • Start
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • End
    November 16, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Clemson, SC
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  Upstate Fall Foliage Photo Weekend

  Hosted by the CNPA Upstate Region

  
  

  Location: Clemson, South Carolina

  Date: Nov. 13, 2025 - Nov. 16, 2025
  Location: Best Western Plus, Clemson Hotel & Conference Center
                         1310 Tiger Blvd
                         Clemson, SC 29631
                         (864) 986-6200

  Cost

  Cost of Weekend: $100.00
  Hotel Room Rate: $100.00 plus tax 

  Outings: Some of the outings have fees.  See individual outings for fee information.

  NOTE: Registrations for Photo Weekend, Outings, and Hotel must be made separately.
  

  
  

  Last date for cancellations (minus a $10 fee to recoup bank charges incurred by CNPA) is 10/13/2025.

  Weekend Overview

  The photo weekend will begin Thursday night with registration and an overview of the weekend as well as a chance to meet with your guides. On Friday and Saturday, you will have your choice of a variety of outings led by members from the Upstate region. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with a photo contest judged by a local professional photographer.

  
  

  Weekend Schedule

  Thursday:

     1:30pm - 5:00pm - Outing to Nuthouse (registered participants only)

     6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Registration

     7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Weekend Overview and Meet With Your Guides
   Friday: Outings
   Saturday: Outings
   Sunday: 9:00 am -11:00 am Photo Contest

  
  

  Registration

  This event is open to all CNPA members, however, registration is limited to 60 participants. There are a variety of outings to chose from, including waterfalls, a Lake Jocassee boat ride, The Nuthouse backyard birding, and night photography of beautiful downtown Greenville, SC.  Choose from full day and partial day outings. Most of the outing options will be available both days. Outings have a maximum number of participants which differs per outing. You must register for the overall weekend event before you can register for individual outings.

  
  

  Once you have registered for the weekend event, you will receive an email confirmation of your weekend registration. That email will contain a Registration Code that you must use to make your registration for individual outings.

  
  

  
  

  Outings Schedule:

  A Registration Code is required to sign up (register) for each outing. The Registration Code will be included in the confirmation email you will receive once you have registered for the weekend. Until then, click the links below to view outing details. 

  Thursday outing:
  

    #9 - The Nuthouse backyard birding oasis – 1:30pm – 5:00pm ($50)

  Friday morning and all-day outings:

    #1 - The Nuthouse backyard birding oasis — 7:45am-11:30am (Fee $50)

    #2 - Yellowbranch Falls, Issaqueena Falls, Oconee State Park lake and Whitewater Falls (6:30am to 1pm)    (Fees: Oconee State Park, $5. Isaqueena Falls, $5)

    #3 - Table Rock State Park (several sites outside and inside park) and the Sign Barn. (6:30am-1pm) (Fee: $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors)

    #4 - South Carolina Botanical Garden (7:45am-11am)

    #5 - Conestee Nature Preserve (6:30am-12pm)

    #6 - Lake Jocassee Boat Tour, optional Whitewater Falls — (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OR 5:30 pm with Extension) (Fee for boat tour: $65: State Park Fee: $8 per person, $5 for seniors. Or State Park Pass per carload)

  Friday afternoon/evening outings:

    #7 - The Nuthouse backyard birding oasis —1:30pm-5pm (Fee $50)

    #8 - Falls Park/downtown Greenville —(2:00pm to after dark)

  Saturday morning and all-day outings:

    #10 - Table Rock State Park (several sites outside and inside park) and the Sign Barn. (6:30am-1pm) (Fee:  $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors)

    #11 - South Carolina Botanical Garden (7:45am – 11am)

    #12: Conestee Nature Preserve (6:30am-12pm)

    #13 - Lake Jocassee Boat Tour, optional Whitewater Falls — (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. OR 5:30 pm with Extension) Fee for boat tour: $65: State Park Fee: $8 per person, $5 for seniors. Or State Park Pass per carload.

    #14 - Brasstown Falls, Ramsey Creek Falls and river in Chau Ram County Park and optional Riley Moore Falls (6:30am-3pm)

   

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• #2 -Waterfalls

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    2

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  #2 - Yellowbranch Falls, Issaqueena Falls, Oconee State Park lake and Whitewater Falls

  (6:30am to 1:00pm)

  
  

  The trail to Yellowbranch Falls is a moderately difficult 3 mile out-and-back trail that leads to the base of this spectacular 50-foot vertical cascade. Issaqueena Falls is accessible from inside Stumphouse Park, 0.3 mile out and back. It ’s a five-minute walk to the viewing platform from the parking lot. Depending on the foliage this outing may stop at Oconee State Park, where the lake gives opportunities for fall color photos. And finally, Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. The falls plunge 411 feet. This is a 1/2 mile round trip on a paved path.

  Leave hotel at 6:30am, driving time  40 min 

  Address: Highland Hwy, Mountain Rest, SC  29664

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Fees: Oconee State Park, $5. Isaqueena Falls, $5.

  Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide angle to telephoto. Polarizing and neutral density filters, tripod, water and snacks.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

       

  Images by Mark Hoyle

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• #3 Table Rock & the Sign Barn

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    1

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  #3 - Table Rock State Park (several sites outside and inside park) and the Sign Barn

  (6:30am - 1:00pm)

  

  Table Rock Mountain provides a towering backdrop at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The state park features two lakes and several cascades. We ’ll take advantage of several locations outside the park and inside the park to photograph Table Rock, reflections and cascades. No strenuous hiking is involved in this trip. We ’ll conclude with a trip to the Sign Barn, a barn owned by Wayne Madden that features a large collection of advertisement signs posted on its exterior.

  Leave hotel at 6:30am, driving time 45 min

  Address: 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens, SC  29671

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Fee: $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older);unless somebody in your vehicle has a South Carolina State Park Pass

  Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide angle to medium telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

      

  

  Images by Bob Spalding and Mark Hoyle

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• #5 Conestee Nature Preserve

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    8

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  #5 - Conestee Nature Preserve

  (6:30am - 12:00pm)

  
  

  Conestee Nature Preserve is a 640-acre nonprofit owned and operated wildlife sanctuary located just five miles south of downtown Greenville. Conestee Nature Preserve includes over 13 miles of trails and boardwalks and 11 wildlife observation decks. The preserve has been designated by the South Carolina Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. There have been 226 identified species of birds at the park. In addition to birds and wildlife, the preserve offers possibilities for landscapes as well.

  Leave hotel at 6:30am,  driving time  40 min

  Address: 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC  29607

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide an Normal range of lenses, wide angle to long telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

    

  Images by Cind Landrum

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• #4 SC Botanical Garden

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    7:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Spaces left
    15

  Registration is closed

  #4 - South Carolina Botanical Garden

  (7:45am -11:00am)

  
  

  The South Carolina Botanical Garden, located on the campus of Clemson University, is a diverse 295-acre garden of natural and manicured landscapes within the South Carolina Piedmont ecosystem. It began as a camellia preserve on a small parcel of land adjacent to John C. Calhoun ’s 19^th century Fort Hill estate and was designated the state ’s botanical garden in 1992. In addition to fall flowers, we could see migrating songbirds 

  Leave hotel at 8:00am; driving time 5 min

  Address: 150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC

  Limit: 15

  Facilities: Yes

  
  

  Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide angle to long telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  
  

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

    
  

  Images by Cindy Landrum
  

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• #1 The Nuthouse (Fri a.m.)

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    7:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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  #1 - The Nuthouse

  (7:45am - 11:30am)

  
  

  The Nut House is a backyard birding oasis in Clemson. CNPA member Carl Ackerman has spent years developing The Nut House, a custom-built photo blind. The landscaping has been thoughtfully chosen to provide plenty of natural food and cover for a wide variety of bird species. Strategically placed natural-looking perches provide a nice variety of clean backgrounds and there ’s a water feature that has proven to attract birds. In addition to the Nut House, a reflection pond and a new meadow area provide photo opportunities as well.

  Address: 211 Blue Ridge Drive, Clemson, SC

  Leave hotel: 7:30am

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Fee: $50

  Equipment: Recommended to have at least a 300mm lens, however, a lens in the 400-600mm is preferred. The birds will be relatively close, from eight to 20 feet away. Also recommended to avoid wearing brightly colored clothing. The Nut House is not heated or cooled so dress accordingly.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

        

        

  Images by Cindy Landrum

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• #6 Jocassee & Whitewater Falls

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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  #6 - Lake Jocassee Boat Tour, optional Whitewater Falls

  8:30am – 3:00pm (OR 5:30 pm with Extension)

  
  

  Lake Jocassee is a 9,000-acre, 385-foot deep reservoir created by Duke Power for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power. On this lake tour, you ’ll see why National Geographic declared Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges one of the world ’s 50 last great places. The highlight of this tour is the waterfalls that are only accessible by boat. Whitewater Falls - Trip Extension.   – A 30-minute drive from Devil’s Fork State Park and the Lake Jocassee Boat trip, Upper Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, plunging 411 feet.  1/4 Walk on Paved surface from car park to Falls.  For those wanting to venture down there are 154 wooden steps to lower viewing deck.

  

  Leave hotel at 8:30am  driving time 45 minutes  (28 miles)

  Address: 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC 

  Limit: 10

  Fee for boat tour: $65

  State Park Fee: $8 per person, $5 for seniors.  Or free with a State Park Pass per carload.

  Facilities: Yes, at Devil ’s Fork Visitors Center. No facilities on the boat, but they ’ll stop for “nature calls.”

  Equipment: Normal range of lens from wide angle telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.  (Tripod not advisable on boat)

  
  

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

      

  Images by Michael Smale

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• #7 The Nuthouse (Fri p.m.)

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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  #7 - The Nuthouse

  1:30pm - 5:00pm

  
  

  The Nut House is a backyard birding oasis in Clemson. CNPA member Carl Ackerman has spent years developing The Nut House, a custom-built photo blind. The landscaping has been thoughtfully chosen to provide plenty of natural food and cover for a wide variety of bird species. Strategically placed natural-looking perches provide a nice variety of clean backgrounds and there ’s a water feature that has proven to attract birds. In addition to the Nut House, a reflection pond and a new meadow area provide photo opportunities as well.

  Address: 211 Blue Ridge Drive, Clemson, SC

  Leave hotel: 1:15pm

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Fee: $50

  Equipment: Recommended to have at least a 300mm lens, however, a lens in the 400-600mm is preferred. The birds will be relatively close, from eight to 20 feet away. Also recommended to avoid wearing brightly colored clothing. The Nut House is not heated or cooled so dress accordingly.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

        

        

  Images by Cindy Landrum
  

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• #8 - Falls Park/Downtown Greenville

  • When
    November 14, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    14

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  #8: Falls Park/Downtown Greenville

  (2:00pm to after dark)

  
  

  Falls Park on the Reedy is one of Greenville ’s greatest treasures. Located in the city ’s Historic West End, the park features Reedy Falls and the Liberty Bridge. Don ’t forget to photograph the Medusa Tree, which is on the path near the S.C. Governor ’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Downtown Greenville also offers plenty of night photography opportunities.

  Leave hotel at 2:00pm; driving time 37 minutes

  Address:  300 River Street, Greenville

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes (at Falls Park)

  
  

  Equipment: Normal range of lens from wide angle to medium telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  
  

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

    

  

  Images by John Bryant

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• #14 Brasstown & Other Falls

  • When
    November 15, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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  #14 - Brasstown Falls, Ramsey Creek Falls and river in Chau Ram County Park and optional Riley Moore Falls

  (6:30am - 3:00pm)

  
  

  Brasstown Falls, which is rated moderate,  offers three unique cascades on a 0.3-mile boardwalk trail. Ramsey Creek Falls is located in Chau Ram County Park and is accessible from the parking lot. In addition, the park offers some opportunities to photograph river cascades.  Riley Moore Falls is a 1.9-mile out-and-back trail that is generally considered easy to moderate.

  Leave hotel at 6:30am; driving time 40 min 

  Address:  Highland Hwy, Mountain Rest, SC  29664

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

    
  

  Equipment: Normal range of lens from wide angle to medium telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

    

  

  Images by John Bryant and Bob Spalding

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• #12 Conestee Nature Preserve

  • When
    November 15, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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  #12 - Conestee Nature Preserve

  (6:30am - 12:00pm)

  
  

  Conestee Nature Preserve is a 640-acre nonprofit owned and operated wildlife sanctuary located just five miles south of downtown Greenville. Conestee Nature Preserve includes over 13 miles of trails and boardwalks and 11 wildlife observation decks. The preserve has been designated by the South Carolina Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. There have been 226 identified species of birds at the park. In addition to birds and wildlife, the preserve offers possibilities for landscapes as well.

  Leave hotel at 6:30am;  driving time  40 min

  Address: 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC  29607

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide an Normal range of lenses, wide angle to long telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

    

  Images by Cind Landrum

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• #10 Table Rock & the Sign Barn

  • When
    November 15, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    5

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  #10 - Table Rock State Park (several sites outside and inside park) and the Sign Barn

  (6:30am - 1:00pm)

  

  Table Rock Mountain provides a towering backdrop at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The state park features two lakes and several cascades. We ’ll take advantage of several locations outside the park and inside the park to photograph Table Rock, reflections and cascades. No strenuous hiking is involved in this trip. We ’ll conclude with a trip to the Sign Barn, a barn owned by Wayne Madden that features a large collection of advertisement signs posted on its exterior.

  Leave hotel at 6:30am; driving time 45 min

  Address: 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens, SC  29671

  Limit: 10

  Facilities: Yes

  Fee: $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older);unless somebody in your vehicle has a South Carolina State Park Pass

  Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide angle to medium telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

      

  

  Images by Bob Spalding and Mark Hoyle

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• #11 SC Botanical Garden

  • When
    November 15, 2025
  •  
    7:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Spaces left
    10

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  #11- South Carolina Botanical Garden

  (7:45am - 11:00am)

  
  

  The South Carolina Botanical Garden, located on the campus of Clemson University, is a diverse 295-acre garden of natural and manicured landscapes within the South Carolina Piedmont ecosystem. It began as a camellia preserve on a small parcel of land adjacent to John C. Calhoun ’s 19^th century Fort Hill estate and was designated the state ’s botanical garden in 1992. In addition to fall flowers, we could see migrating songbirds 

  Leave hotel at 7:45am; driving time 5 min

  Address: 150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC

  Limit: 15

  Facilities: Yes

  
  

  Equipment: Normal range of lenses, wide angle to long telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.

  
  

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

    
  

  Images by Cindy Landrum
  

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• Charleston:Hunting Island State Park

  • When
    November 15, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    2555 Sea Island Parkway; Hunting Island, SC

  Hunting Island State Park $8/adult or free with state park pass sunrise 6:51 low tide time TBA
  2555 Sea Island Parkway, Hunting Island
  Possible carpooling
  

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• #13 Jocassee & Whitewater Falls

  • When
    November 15, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    5

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  #13 - Lake Jocassee Boat Tour, optional Whitewater Falls

  8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (OR 5:30 pm with Extension)

  
  

  Lake Jocassee is a 9,000-acre, 385-foot deep reservoir created by Duke Power for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power. On this lake tour, you ’ll see why National Geographic declared Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges one of the world ’s 50 last great places. The highlight of this tour is the waterfalls that are only accessible by boat. Whitewater Falls - Trip Extension.   – A 30-minute drive from Devil’s Fork State Park and the Lake Jocassee Boat trip, Upper Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, plunging 411 feet.  1/4 Walk on Paved surface from car park to Falls.  For those wanting to venture down there are 154 wooden steps to lower viewing deck.

  

  Leave hotel at 8:30 am; driving time 45 minutes  (28 miles)

  Address: 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC 

  Limit: 10

  Fee for boat tour: $65

  State Park Fee: $8 per person, $5 for seniors.  Or free with a State Park Pass per carload.

  Facilities: Yes, at Devil ’s Fork Visitors Center. No facilities on the boat, but they ’ll stop for “nature calls.”

  Equipment: Normal range of lens from wide angle telephoto, polarizing filter, graduated neutral density filter, neutral density filter, tripod, snacks, water.  (Tripod not advisable on boat)

  
  

  A "registration code" is required to sign up for this outing.  You will receive the "registration code" in your confirmation email once you have registered for the weekend event.

      

  Images by Michael Smale

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• Myrtle Beach:Kenny McKeithan Post processing LrC and Ps

  • When
    November 20, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Waccamaw Library 41 St Paul's Pl,; Pawleys Island, SC

  Kenny McKeithan gives post processing tips for wildlife photography using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.

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• Triangle: Annual Meeting and Dinner

  • When
    December 03, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Abbotts Creek Community Center 9950 Durant Rd; Raleigh, NC

  This is our annual meeting and dinner. Details about the pot luck will come later. Come early, about 6:30 for social time. We will have access to the kitchen. We will conduct a photo contest for cash prizes. Get in the spirit of Christmas.

  If you are joining us for this fun event, please RSVP. 

  
  Dinner: send the Potluck item that you will be sharing to Lois Makoid at lamakoid@gmail.com. We will provide plates, utensils, napkins and condiments based on what you all are brining.
  
  Photo contest: If you are participating, bring $5 to enter and ahead of the gathering, send up to three photos using the Members Choice dimensions (3000 pixels long side, sRGB, JPEG, no watermarks). Send them to JamesLambPhoto@icloud.com, or bring on a USB flash drive. 
  There will be three cash winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd Places, limited to three awards).

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• Charleston:ACE Basin

  • When
    December 20, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    8675 Willtown Rd; Hollywood, SC

  rnest Hollins ACE Basin NWR 9:00 am
  8675 Willtown Rd Hollywood
  Meet at WA Walmart to carpool 8:00am
  *3951 West Ashley Circle, Chas
  

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• Triangle: Zoom Meeting - Non-conventional Wildlife Photography

  • When
    January 07, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom; None, NA

  Pro photographer, Maceo Susi, will present Non-conventional Wildlife Photography via Zoom.

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• Triangle: Meeting - From Camera to Creativity

  • When
    February 04, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Abbotts Creek Community Center9950 Durant Rd; Raleigh, NC

  Pro photographer, Margo Pinkerton, will present From Camera to Creativity, in-person.

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• Convention - 2026 (Non-Member)

  • Start
    February 12, 2026
  • End
    February 15, 2026
  • Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
  • Spaces left
    50

  Register

  Welcome to the 2026 CNPA Convention. The convention will begin Thursday, February 6 and continue through Sunday, February 9.
  

  Note:  Please be sure to check out the workshops offered on Thursday. 

  Please remember to register separately for workshops.

  For details on Convention, click here.

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• Creating Miniature Still-Life & Abstract Macro (Non-Member)

  • When
    February 12, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
  • Spaces left
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  2026 Convention Workshop. For details on this workshop, click here.

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• Fun With Water Drops (Non-Member)

  • When
    February 12, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
  • Spaces left
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  2026 Convention Workshop. For details on this workshop, click here.

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• Starting Your Video Adventure the Right Way (Non-Member)

  • When
    February 12, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
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  2026 Convention Workshop. For details on this workshop, click here.

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• Creating Digital Composites and Collages (Non-Member)

  • When
    February 12, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
  • Spaces left
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  2026 Convention Workshop. For details on this workshop, click here.

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• Triangle:Zoom Meeting

  • When
    March 04, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom n/a; none, NA

  Professional photographer, Ray Hennessy, will present Post Production for Bird & Wildlife Photography, on Zoom

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