Marauder Outing: Downtown Albuquerque - transportation, etc.
2025-03-21 08:45 - 10:45 (America/Denver)
Enchanted Lens Camera Club – Marauder Outing on Friday, March 21, starts at 8:45am. Please be outside of Lindy’s at 8:45, and park 10-15 minutes before, so we can leave as a group on time.

The April ELCC Exhibition Assigned Topic is “ANYTHING TRANSPORTATION”. Many great shots of this topic are possible downtown and on the planned route.

Start and End at 5th and Central.

Parking along the streets is possible, with quarters or credit cards required ($0.25 = 15 minutes) or try the paid lot on the corner of 6th and Central. You may want to drive with a friend to reduce the number of cars to be parked..

Brunch: at the iconic Lindy’s. Estimated arrival at Lindy’s for Brunch is 10:45 – 11:15 AM..

Marauder Outing to Tingley Beach
2025-03-29 09:00 - 11:00
Saturday, March 29th, the Marauders will meet at 9:00 AM at Tingley Beach. Park in the main parking lot adjacent to the old Railroad/Bud stop building and meet in front of the building. We will photograph the ponds, fisher-people, model boats, birds (ducks, geese, cormorants, herons, warblers, and other passerines). Leave Tingley Beach at 11:00 am for an optional lunch at the Marauder favorite “Los Compadres”, west on Central at 2437 Central Ave. NW 87104.

Speaker's Meeting with Jake Werth | Topic: Storm Chasing and Extreme Weather Photography via Zoom @ 7PM
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00

Marauder Outing to Lewis Antique Auto and Toy Museum
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, April 12, at 10:00 am we will meet at the Lewis Antique Auto & Toy Museum, located at 905 U.S. Rt. 66, Moriarty, NM 87035
At noon, we will head out to La Hacienda for lunch, located at 5 Carl Cannon Ranch Rd, Moriarty, NM 87035.
As you may remember, Mr. Lewis passed away late last year. A wonderful man with many stories to tell. RIP Mr. Lewis. Although no longer open to the public, we have arranged with the family to access the facility and adjacent lot. The cost is $10/person, and includes all indoor and outdoor areas.
We will shoot until noon, and then head to the La Hacienda restaurant.

ELCC Photography Exhibition and Critique
2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:00
(Zoom Meeting @ 7 PM)Judge: Gary CrabbeAssigned Topic: TBD

Marauder Outing to the ABQ Bio Park Botanic Garden
2025-04-30 09:00 - 11:00
On Wednesday, April 30th at 9:00 am, we will meet at the entrance to the ABQ BioPark Botanical Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, ABQ, NM 87104. NOTE: the Heritage Farm will have just reopened. We will photograph for 2 hours and leave at 11:00 am for lunch at the Church St. Cafe in Old Town at 2111 Church St NW, ABQ. NM 87104

Speaker's Meeting with Pam Dorner | Topic: Creative Approaches in Wildlife Photography via Zoom @ 7PM
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00

Marauder Outing to Santa Fe - Via the Rail Runner Train
2025-05-14 07:15 - 14:21
On Wednesday, May 14th – Outing to Santa Fe, via the Rail Runner Updated Plans are below:

Leave ABQ / RAIL RUNNER
Los Ranchos / Journal Center Station
7:36 AM (train leaves station; recommend members arrive in the parking lot at 7:15 AM)
Park and board train. Seniors (60 & over) ride free on Wednesday. Buy ticket or get free pass on the train

Arrive in Santa Fe
Santa Fe Depot Station
9:01 AM
Meet Bus near train station / drop off at Loretto Chapel

Dropped by Free Shuttle
Loretto Chapel
9:20 AM – 10:00 AM
Loretto chapel – Historic all wood spiral staircase, Entrance Fee $4.00

Walk from Loretto
St. Francis Cathedral
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Near the Plaza, Indoor / Outdoor shoot; no fee

Walk, eat lunch
Walk to Tomasita’s
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
500 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983-5721

Eat Lunch
Tomasita’s
11:40 AM-12:45 PM
Lunch at Tomasita’s, located at the Santa Fe Train Station

Rail Runner
Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner
1:02 PM (must be at the Train station at 12:50 PM)
Wednesday seniors ride for free, get ticket or free pass on the train

Arrive ABQ
Los Ranchos / Journal Ctr Station
2:21 PM

Casual Critique with Host Mark Werner and Critiques by Emily Mount via Zoom @ 7PM
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00

Portfolio Project Showcase Presentation and Art Show with Hosts Maria Baca and Helen Johnson @ St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque 87106 @ 2-4PM
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:00

Updated Marauder Outing - The Albuquerque Zoo
2025-06-25 09:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, June 25. Updated Outing !! The Albuquerque Zoo from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, followed by lunch at the iconic Barelas Coffee House. The Zoo is located at 903 10th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Admission is free with a Bio Park membership, or $5.50 for senior NM residents (65+), or $10 for younger New Mexico Residents. We will meet at Barelas Coffee House for lunch at 11:30 am. Barelas is located at 1502 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Longer Zoom lenses are suggested. We will meet at the Flamingo area, which is straight ahead after you enter the Zoo.

Marauder Outing to Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House
2025-07-09 09:30 - 12:00
Wednesday July 9. Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House and adjacent cemetery and church located at 973 Old Church Road Corrales, NM 87048. Arrive at 9:30 am to photograph the adjacent cemetery and the outside of the church. We have arranged for the Club to be hosted at the Gutiérrez / Minge House from 10:30-11:30am. Great photo opportunities of historic architecture, furnishings, and artifacts. We can photograph the inside of the House, the outdoor courtyard and various other rooms and structures. Admission is $5/person, payable at the door (by credit card). When taking shots inside, flash, tripods and monopods are not permitted. At about noon, we will leave for an optional lunch at Village Pizza, located at 4266 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NM 87048.
Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez/Minge House is a charming historic house museum in Corrales, New Mexico. A satellite of the Albuquerque Museum operated jointly with the Village of Corrales, New Mexico, with support from Sandoval County and the State of New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, and affectionately known as “Casa,” the property is home to one of the most comprehensive collections of New Mexican art and furnishings.

Marauders Outing
2025-07-19 08:00 - 12:00
Saturday, July 19. The Mountainair Gymkhana Youth Rodeo. Opening ceremonies start at 8:00 am and the Rodeo starts around 9:00 am. Suggest you eat when hungry at the Rodeo Concession stand (the Mustang Café and Schaeffer Hotel/Dining Room are closed at this time)

Marauders Outing
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:30
Saturday July 26. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) located at 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. We will photograph the Acoma Family Dance Group, from 11:00 am – Noon, and then there are usually opportunities to photograph the dancers at the conclusion of the ceremonies. Admission to the IPCC is $10 for NM residents, and that includes entry to the dance. Afterward, we can eat at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen (located at the IPCC).

Marauder Outing: Downtown Albuquerque Architecture, Street, Bus, Train Walk.
2025-08-03 08:30 - 12:00
Sunday, August 3rd – Downtown Albuquerque Architecture, Street, Bus, Train Walk. Start and End Location: 5th & Central.
Meet in front of Lindy’s at 5th & Central at 8:30 AM.
Start Time: We will start walking at 8:30 AM. (we can be at the Rail Station while a northbound Rail Runner is boarding and then leaving at 9:35 AM). Brunch: YES at Lindy’s! Estimate end of walk and start of brunch at 10:45 – 11:15 AM.
Mike McGovern has agreed to lead a downtown photoshoot and has developed the itinerary. Expect to photograph Streets, alleys, train tracks, cars, trucks, busses, trains, street signals, signage, people, etc.; You can employ the following techniques: Color, monochrome, leading lines, action, vehicle and people interest, panning, motion, slow shutter, high bokeh, urban landscapes and combos, weather (maybe), murals, shops, abstracts…
Start and End Location: 5th & Central
– Start Time: We will start walking at 8:30 AM. (this allows us to be at the Rail Station while a northbound Rail Runner is boarding and then leaving at 9:35 AM)
– Distance to Walk: 1.0 miles (includes some walking to and from your car)
Effort/Safety: An easy walk, Safety and security – stay in a loose group. Avoid street people/denizen photos and proximity, be aware of your surroundings
– Photo Equipment: Recommend 20-70 mm lenses, no flash, monopods and tripods as you desire, careful not to weigh yourself down
– Brunch: YES at Lindy’s! Estimate end of walk and start of lunch at about 10:45 – 11:15 AM.

Marauders Outing to Capulin Springs
2025-08-13 09:00 - 11:00
Capulin Springs: Earl, Mike, and Gary Smith will meet you in the Capulin Springs parking area at 9:00 am. Tripods and longer lenses are helpful for Capulin Springs photography. Then, leave Capulin Springs at 11:00 am, and arrive at about 11:15-11:30 am at the Burger Boy for an optional lunch, located at 12023 NM-14, Cedar Crest, NM 87008.

It’s a 30-minute drive from Tramway and I-40 to Capulin Springs.

It’s a 22-minute drive from Capulin Springs to the Burger Boy.

Marauder Outing to the Tinkertown Museum
2025-08-27 09:00 - 11:00
Updated Date and Time!! Now Wednesday, August 27th (9:00-11:00 am)
The Tinkertown Museum, located at 121 Sandia Crest Rd, Sandia Park, NM 87047 ($6 entry fee). It is a 20-minute drive from Tramway and Central Ave. to Tinkertown. When you arrive, turn left and drive into the Tinkertown Parking Area. We will leave Tinkertown at 11:00 am and arrive about 11:15 for an optional lunch at the popular Burger Boy, located at 12023 NM-14, Cedar Crest, NM 87008. It is a 10-minute drive from Tinkertown to Burger Boy.
Please note that we have arranged for Tinkertown to open for our club on Wednesday August 27th – so don’t worry if you see on their Web page that they are closed on Wednesday’s!

Marauders Outing - The Harvey House Museum in Belen
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, September 3rd – (10:00am-noon) the Harvey House Museum, located at 104 N 1st St, Belen, NM 87002. – eat lunch at Noon at Pete’s Café, located across the street from the museum at 105 N 1st St, Belen, NM 87002.
NOTE: Their Website says they are still closed due to getting a new roof., but we have arranged with them for our club to visit – the usual $5 / person entry fee. Look forward to seeing you there.

Speaker for September - David Douglas
2025-09-06 14:00 - 16:00
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: September 6th (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: David Douglas (Live)
Topic: What Makes a Good Black and White Photograph

Exhibition and Judging with Judge Sapna Reddy | Theme: Travel Photography via Zoom
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00

Marauder Outing to UNM's Zimmerman Library
2025-09-19 09:00 - 11:00
Friday, September 19th. (9:00 am – 11:00 am). Zimmerman Library, located at 1900 Roma Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 – on the main UNM Campus. Meet in the Library Lobby at 9:00 AM for the Librarian to go over a few things, as we have obtained special permission for our club to photograph the library. The library offers Architectural Photography. The walk to and from the library can be used for “street photography” as well. No tripods or flashes allowed indoors, so bring a fast lens and/or shoot at higher ISO. Due to construction at the Cornell Parking Structure, you may not be able to park there.
Due to construction at the Cornell Parking Structure, there is limited parking there and you may not be able to find a space. Suggest you park in metered parking near the Frontier Restaurant or park at the Yale Parking Structure at 11920 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. There is a foot bridge at the Yale Parking structure on the 2nd or 3rd level that provides for a shorter walk through the campus to the Library. Suggest you drive with a friend (or two) due to the parking situation, etc.
Optional lunch at 11:15 AM at the Frontier Restaurant.

Speaker for October - Peter Turnley
2025-10-04 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: October 4th (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Peter Turnley (via Zoom with you the audience live at St, Mark’s)
Talk: Moments of the Human Condition

ELCC Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Expedition
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12
The Enchanted Lens Camera Club (ELCC) Adventure Trip Committee has planned a fun and interesting expedition for ELCC members to photograph the historic Cumbres & Toltec Railroad as it travels against a backdrop of fall foliage on the weekend of Saturday, 11 October and Sunday, 12 October.
On Sunday, the train departs from Antonito, CO at 10 am and arrives in Chama, NM at 420 pm. We start by photographing at the Antonito Railyard from 730 am – 9 am as the train is made ready for its trip. The railyard and its setting are a great photo op. Then 45 – 60 min before the train departs, we drive in our vehicles ahead to several successive vantage points (approximately 14 sites) to shoot the train as it passes before us. The Adventure Trips Committee members have already scouted this trip and the overlook spots.
Here are some important trip details:

Two ways to attend the photo event:

OPTION 1 – Drive up on Saturday and stay overnight in Alamosa, CO (accommodation options shown on the handout) and also attend the Club Group dinner Saturday evening.
OPTION 2 – To join us only on Sunday 10/12, drive up and meet us at the Antonito Railyard at 7:30 am. You can get the map & briefing for the overlooks from Kat at the Railyard.

Club members will drive their own vehicles to their accommodations on Saturday night and then along the “chase route” before returning home. Driving time to Alamosa from Albuquerque is about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Alamosa is our Saturday rendezvous with a greater selection of hotel accommodations and the group dinner.
We have made tentative arrangements for a Club group dinner on Saturday at 4:00 PM at the Friar’s Fork restaurant, 607 Fourth St, Alamosa, CO 81101, when we will hand out a detailed map with photo overlook sites. We can also talk about the route and the plan there also. If you plan to attend, please contact Kat at swkathrs@gmail.com and let her know which option you select, your name, and the number in your party.
WE MUST HAVE AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES TO CONFIRM THE DINNER, so RSVP to swkathrs@gmail.com with your name and # attending by Sept 10 and No Later Than 30 Sept! Also contact Kat at swkathrs@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The train depot in Antonito is 30-minutes south of Alamosa by car if you select OPTION 1.
A schedule w/best locations for train stops/photography and a list of GPS coordinates for each recommended photo site (Antonito to Chama) will be emailed to each trip participant 3 – 6 days prior to the trip. Be sure to list a name and email for every participant in your group who wants to receive this information. Please DOWNLOAD this info onto a tablet and/or your phone PRIOR to the ACTUAL TRIP due to areas where connectivity is unavailable.
A flyer has additional details. It is attached to any email from Darrel Patterson/ Stephen Foiles which was sent to all club members on Aug. 29th. (Attachments cannot be made to the club calendar) As noted, you need not stay at the Best Western in Alamosa, CO but that is the primary spot for this trip if Club members wish to try and be in one place. (A nice alternative is the Hampton Inn.) We suggest you make reservations as soon as possible to insure you have a room.
Driving to all of the planned shooting sites on Sunday can be done in any vehicle. However, if you would like to explore beyond this expedition, there are some Forest Roads along the train route that are best negotiated with an all-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicle with good clearance.

Let’s ADVENTURE The ELCC Adventure Trips Committee
We hope to see you there.
Again, if you have questions, please email Kat at swkathrs@gmail.com

Exhibition and Judging with Ian Plant via Zoom- Street Photography
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00
Zoom link will be emailed to members a couple of days prior to the exhibition

Marauder Outing to The Old ​(historic) Albuquerque Municipal Airport Building
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00
On Tuesday, October 21st, (10:00 am – Noon), the Marauders are heading to the old (historic) Albuquerque Municipal Airport Building, located at 2920 Yale Blvd SE, Alb., NM 87106. We meet at the Albuquerque International Sunport, per below instructions.

Park in one of the 4 levels of the airport Parking Garage at the Albuquerque International Sunport. Bring your parking ticket to the outing and it will be validated by our tour guide and your parking fee will be waived. If you park on Level 2, 3, or 4, take the elevator to Level 1, and walk into the airport – then take 2 escalators and walk to the Bi-Plane that is hanging from the ceiling, surrounded by model airplanes. Make sure you are under the Bi-Plane at 10:00 am sharp!. NOTE: Do Not take the 3rd escalator, as that will take you to the TSA area).

Our Tour Guide will meet us there and take us to two small buses, and we will be driven to a very old 727 that we can photograph, as well as a location that offers a good view for photographing planes taking off and landing. Then we will go to the Old Terminal Building where we can photograph the inside and outside of the historic building. Tripods, Monopods, and flashes are allowed.

Lunch at Dions at 12:15pm, located at 1600 Towne Ctr Ln SE, which is just North of Gibson and just east of University Blvd.

Speaker for November - Jerad Armijo
2025-11-01 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: November 1st (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Jerad Armijo (Live)
Talk: Evolution VS Synesthesia

Updated! Marauder Outing to the Paseo del Bosque Trail: Alameda Trailhead
2025-11-05 09:00 - 11:00
Revised date due to Fall Colors: Now Wednesday November 5th (9:00 am – 11:00 am) The Paseo del Bosque Trail: Alameda Trailhead west of Rio Grande Blvd, on Alameda – Photograph the Bosque during the Fall colors. Lunch at Wecks at 11:15 am at 10131 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114.

Exhibition and Judging with Rad Drew via Zoom - Cell Phone Photography
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
Members may submit two images following instructions in the Exhibition menu of the website. Submissions are due by 10PM of the first Wednesday of the month. The Zoom link for the exhibition will be emailed to members a couple of days before the event.

Marauders Outing - Downtown Albuquerque (Architectural Photo Shoot)
2025-11-23 09:00 - 11:00
Sunday, November 23rd. (9:00 am – 11:00) Architectural Photo Shoot led by Mike McGovern. Meet at Lindy’s (500 Central Ave SW #3114, Abq., 87102) at 9:00 AM, walk north along 5th Ave past City Hall and the Petroleum Building, east to the ABQ Convention Center and then south down 2nd Ave to Central and return to Lindy’s for brunch at 11:00 am. Metered street parking is free on Sunday’s

Marauder Outing: Nightime Photography of the Old Town Holiday Lights
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, Dec. 10th (5:30 pm -7:30 pm) Old Town Albuquerque after dark Holiday Photography. Meet at the Gazebo in the park in old town for a night time photoshoot. NOTE: the Christmas Tree is lit on Friday Dec. 5 and sunset is 4:55pm. No scheduled eating out for this outing, however, if it’s cold, etc., people may want to get a coffee….
