Enchanted Lens Camera Club

Monument Valley ELCC ATG Trip
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13
Monument Valley ELCC ATG Trip
The Adventure Trip Group (ATG) will be travelling to Monument Valley March 10-13. Orientation Dinner, Mar 10th, at Stagecoach Restaurant, March 11 and 12 – Monument Valley Tours and dinner, and March 13th heading back to Albuquerque and/or home

If any questions, contact:
Bob Richter-Sand    rrsand@aol.com        (505) 220-1250
Kat Richter-Sand    swkathrs@gmail.com

Marauders Photograph Horses/Equines at Horse Rescue Facility
2026-03-14 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Marauders Outing Saturday, March 14th, 9:30-11:00 am to Photograph horses/equines (in support of the April ELCC Exhibition Assigned Theme). at Koryn’s Rescue horse stable, Address is 732 Camino del Bosque NW Albuquerque NM 87114 She has 4 horses, most rescue horses, and she can walk them down a scenic dirt road if we like. At 11:00 am, we will head for lunch at El Pinto, which is about a 5 minute drive.
Thanks to Marauder Kandyce Kahn for helping to set this up.

Photography Exhibition and Critique
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
Zoom Meeting at 7:00 PM. Zoom details to follow.
The assigned topic is Black and White Nature Photography with judge Sarah Marino.

Marauders Outing to the Corrales Horse Park
2026-03-21 17:30 - 19:00
Saturday, March 21st 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Corrales Horse Park. They have about 15 horses and the corral that backdrops to the Sandia Mountains and allows for nice shots at sunset. The address is 525 Paseo Dulcelina Rd, Corrales, NM 87048. NOTE: This is outing 2 of 2 to photograph horses/equines in support of the April Assigned category, ELCC Photography Exhibition

Marauder Outing to Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum
2026-03-28 09:30 - 11:30
Saturday, March 28th, at 9:30-11:30 AM – Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum. Located at 905 U.S. Rt​. 66, Moriarty, NM 87035. The cost is $10/person, and includes indoor and outdoor areas. At 11:30am, we will head out to La Hacienda​ for lunch, located at 5 Carl Cannon Ranch Rd, Moriarty, NM 87035​.

Marauder Outing - KIMO Theatre, downtown Albuquerque
2026-03-30 09:30 - 11:30
Monday, March 30, at 9:30-11:00 AM – The KIMO Theatre, an historic landmark on old Route 66, downtown Albuquerque. Located at 423 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (5th and Central). Followed by brunch at Lindy’s Diner, just across the street. Parking at the parking garage on 5th Street and Copper, or meter parking in the street.

Speaker for April - Isaac Grant
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: April 4th (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Isaac Grant (via Zoom with you the audience LIVE at St. Mark’s)
Talk: The ABC’s of Advanced Bird Photography

April ELCC Photo Exhibition and Critique - Zoom Meeting
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Our Last Exhibition of the Year. Judge Kristen Kabrin on our theme of Horses/Equines

Very Large Array – Star Party 2026
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Very Large Array, Old Hwy 60, Magdalena, NM 87825, Magdalena, NM, 87825, United States
VLA Star Party – Spring 2026
Location: Very Large Array (50 miles west of Socorro, NM)
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm MDT
Admission: Free (advance tickets required)
Event Overview
Cap off your day at the Very Large Array with an unforgettable night under the stars! The VLA Star Party invites visitors to experience the beauty of the New Mexico night sky at one of the darkest and most spectacular observing locations in the country.
This evening event offers guided stargazing, astronomy activities, and opportunities to learn from experts as the cosmos comes alive overhead.
What to Expect
Night Sky Observing

Telescope viewing hosted by astronomers and experienced volunteers
Explore planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects (weather permitting)

Astronomy Experiences

Learn how astronomers observe the universe across different wavelengths
Ask questions and connect with scientists and astronomy enthusiasts

A Unique Setting

Enjoy stargazing among the iconic VLA antennas
Experience the quiet, dark skies of the Plains of San Agustin

Admission
This event is free and open to the public, but advance tickets are required to manage parking.
VLA members can purchase tickets now, and tickets will be available to the general public starting February 15.[Reserve your free tickets here]

Marauder Outing to Gilman Tunnels, Jemez Valley & Springs, Sandoval County
2026-04-29 09:00 - 12:30
Marauder Outing to Gilman Tunnels, Jemez Valley & Springs, Sandoval County – Wednesday April 29, 2026
Mike McGovern developed this outing plan. The outing will be led by Marauders Mike and Earl Schwers.

Meet at 9:00 AM at the entrance of the tunnels. Look for vehicles parked on side of road. This is before you drive through the tunnels
A one-hour lunch at Jemez Springs at 11:30 AM (Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon in Jemez Springs, 17596 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025).
Drive back to Albuquerque about 12:30 PM. Arrive back about 1:45-2:00 pm, depending on where you live.

Photography and Stops: We’ll shoot, from the road, the Guadalupe Box on the south side of the tunnels before entering. These shots include expansive, grande vistas of Guadalupe River headwater and mesa shots to the southeast, and intimate landscape scenes on the southwest slopes of the Box. Additional details have been provided to members via email.

Speaker for May - TBD
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: May 2nd (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: TBD
Talk: TBD

Speaker for May - Gerald Bakker
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: May 2nd (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Gerald Bakker (via Zoom with you the audience LIVE at St. Mark’s)
Talk: Color in Imagery

Marauders Outing to the Bio Park Botanical Garden
2026-05-06 09:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, May 6th: 9:00 am-11:00 am – The Albuquerque Bio Park Botanical Garden. Several club members have suggested we reurn to the Botanical Gardens to photograph all the lovely flowers that bloom in early May. At 11:00 am, we will head to RAMONA’S MEXICAN CAFE – located just west of Old Town, at 321 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104,

Marauders Outing to Historic Hodgin Hall, UNM Campus
2026-05-20 09:00 - 11:00
Marauder Gary Smith has arranged for us to visit Historic Hodgin Hall for a Marauders photo Outing. Hodgin Hall, is a historic building on the University of New Mexico campus. Completed in 1892, it was the first building constructed on the UNM campus and the university’s only building for almost a decade. The building was remodeled 1n 1908 in its current Pueblo Revival style. It features stepped, asymmetrical massing, stuccoed walls, vigas, and other details characteristic of traditional Pueblo and mission architecture. As one of the first Pueblo Revival buildings in New Mexico, Hodgin Hall helped to establish the style both at the university and regionally. Now housing UNM’s Alumni Center, the building is packed with memorabilia of the University’s history. We suggest you carpool to the outing, if possible. Gary is working on getting some parking passes as well.
The date of the outing is Wednesday, May 20th. Here’s a link to the self-guided tour of the inside of Hodgin: https://www.unmalumni.com/s/1730/images/gid2/editor_documents/2025_walking_tour_brochure_web.pdf
At 11:00 AM, we will leave Hodgin Hall and spend about a half hour photographing other interesting things on campus, such as the Duck Pond, Rose Garden, Alumni Chapel and then have lunch at the Frontier Restaurant.

Portfolio Project Showcase
2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 | St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
Hosts: Maria Baca and Helen Johnson
