I have some sad news ;-(

I was just informed that a long time member of this group, Joanne Mirdas passed away the other day. She died after a brief bought with lung cancer.

I really liked her, and often walked with her during our groups shoots.  

Here are some of her photographs posted on this site:
http://www.sandiegodslr.com/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=247

And her SmugMug:
http://jmirdasphoto.smugmug.com/

may her rest in peace.

.Sam.

Fun stuff this weekend.  Enjoy.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.  Now start planning for this weekend.  Lots of good events going on.  Enjoy.

You may post your images here:
http://www.sandiegodslr.com/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=49308

Beach city of Encinitas will be the location of our next group shoot on June 12th, 2010

Time to meet: 8:30am
Group Photograph: 8:45am
Location: Corner of Coast Highway 101 and East D street  (under the Big ENCINITAS sign - below)
Map: Location on Google Map

Lunch at: D Street Bar & Grill @ 11:30am (at the same exact location where we'll meet in the morning)
 

Located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, Encinitas has an approximate population of 60,000 and is characterized by coastal beaches, cliffs, flat-topped coastal areas, steep mesa bluffs and rolling hills.  The city was incorporated in 1986, drawing together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia.

Downtown 101 is a coastal shopping district over 100 years old featuring historic architecture, quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants framed by beautiful flower baskets.

Gallery: http://www.sandiegodslr.com/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=49771

Picture Pals

Annual Spring Tractor Show at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum - June 19th, 2010

Time to meet: 9:30am
Location: 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083 - (At the end of the Museum Way)
Map: Location on Google Map

Working Antique Farm & Construction Equipment Demonstrations; N' Scale Model Railroad Exhibit; Weaving Exhibit, Demonstrations & Sales; Blacksmithing Demonstrations; Tractor Games: Slow Tractor Race, Pedal Tractors, Potato Race; Train Rides; Wagon Rides; Threshing Demonstrations; Grits Mill; Farmhouse Exhibit; School House Exhibit;  Vendor Booths; Food, Drinks & Snacks; Museum Gift Shop and more!