Enchanted Lens Camera Club

Speaker for October - Peter Turnley
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, 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 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, 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….

Speaker for December - Kevin Black
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: December 13th (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Kevin Black (Live)
Talk: Alternative Printing Processes

Exhibition and Judging with Alan Shapiro via Zoom - "Food/Cooking - Interpret A Favorite Recipe"
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00

Marauders Holiday Photo-Outing to the "ABQ RAILYARDS, 9th ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET".
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:30
Fun street/event/people photography! Last year both rail-sheds were full of vendors and it was a lot of fun. Vendors sell from-scratch delicious food and quality handmade crafts available as Christmas gifts. And the setting in these amazing structures is awesome!
Parking may be tight. You can park on site in the Railyard lot or on the street in the neighborhood. You may want to drive with a photo friend.
We will meet in front of the first Rail-Shed at 10:00 AM and meet back at the same place at 11:30 AM.
Then, meet between 11:45 am – noon for lunch at the famous Barela’s Coffee House (1502 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102).

Speaker for January - TBD
2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: January 3th (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Jay Lee
Talk: The Art of Perception

ELCC Adventure Travel Group Zoom Planning Meeting
2026-01-05 17:00 - 17:45
A Question & Answer Zoom call for all interested ELCC members is scheduled on 5 Jan 2026 (5:00 -5:45 pm) to learn of the committee’s detailed plans for this event and to address questions about the trip. Bob & Kat Richter-Sand (co-chairs) & the ATG members.
ELCC Monument Valley Q&A Zoom Call:
5 Jan 2026, 5:00 – 5:45pm

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After a 6-year hiatus due to COVID, the ELCC Adventure Travel Group is excited to provide members with our second trip of the Club year – a wonderful photo opportunity to travel into the Navajo Nation and take images of majestic mesas and scenic landscapes which have provided the backdrop for western movies and is a sacred area to our nearby indigenous citizens. We have arranged a number of optional tours into the Navajo Reserve with blue and golden hour settings. Specific information necessary to participate in the event from 10 – 13 March 2026 is provided in the attached documents.

ZOOM discussion and master presentation: “Photographing Sandhill Crane & Snow Geese in the Central Rio Grande, New Mexico.“
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
On Monday, January 12, 2026 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM, the Enchanted Lens Camera Club will host a ZOOM discussion and master presentation on “Photographing Sandhill Crane and Snow Geese in the Central Rio Grande, New Mexico.“ This Zoom meeting is open to non-members as well! The purpose of the meeting will be to:

Present a brief description of crane and geese resources, information and photography in the middle Rio Grande.
To show that there are more than ten ways to photograph cranes and geese. Don’t always try for the same “birds at roost” or “birds in flight” shots! Long lenses are also not needed for all bird photography.
We will present five ELCC master bird photographers and let them tell you, “How they got the shot.”

This presentation precedes the ELCC Photo Marauders trip/outing to the Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area (BWMA) on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00pm to 5:15 PM. Non-members welcome! The Marauders Outing is an hour south of Albuquerque and the BWMA is part of the Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex. We will see the cranes and geese coming back to roost in the evening, catch evening golden hour and probably see deer and maybe elk at BMWA also. As we did last year, we will be having dinner at Las Dos Gringas restaurant in Belen afterwards.
INFORMATION FOR LOGGING INTO THE ZOOM MEETING
Topic: Bird Photography Meeting
Time: Jan 12, 2026 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Marauders Trip to Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area (BWMA), which is part of the Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex, Bernardo, Socorro County
2026-01-17 15:00 - 17:15
The Marauders are heading to the Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area (BWMA), which is part of the Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex, Bernardo, Socorro County for the Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese and more.
Join us Saturday January 17th, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM, for an afternoon/evening outing of birding at the world-class and famous Waterfowl Complex for Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese, nature, environment and landscape photography. And don’t forget the camaraderie with fellow photographers!
At 3:00 PM, meet at the first two story steel viewing stand on your left as you enter the main Refuge entrance. Here’s a chance to use your new Christmas photography gear! Mike McGovern and Mike Story will give a brief intro on the Ladd Gordon facility and photographing cranes, geese and other denizens (deer, raptors, roadrunners, meadowlarks and more)!
Golden Hour starts at 4:41 PM on Jan. 17th, so we will get some of the great light for our shots as well. We’ll also try to get Mike Chavez, the NM Game & Fish Manager of the Ladd S. Gordon Complex and other nearby NM state facilities to brief us on their operations when we arrive as well.
Optional dinner on the way home at about 5:30-5:45 pm at La Dos Gringos in Belen. 2100 Camino Del Llano, Belen, NM 87002

Photography Exhibition and Critique
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00
Zoom Meeting at 7:00 pm. Judge Beth Buelow will be juding the Assigned Topic of Architecture and the Open Images

Marauders Outing to Mama's Minerals
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, January 28th (10:00 am – 11:30 am) Mama’s Minerals to photograph rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, etc. Great opportunities for macro photography. located at 2500 12th St NW Ste F, Albuquerque, NM 87104. You may use tripods, monopods, and a flash / LED lights. All the owners ask is not to include persons shopping in the store in our images. At 11:30, walk south for a great lunch at the 12th Street Laguna Burger, located in the Avanyu Plaza on 12th Street, just north of Interstate 40. The Mama’s Minerals website is https://www.mamasminerals.com/.

Casual Critique
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00
Casual Critique with Emily Mount on Zoom. Submission deadline is 10PM, Friday January 30th. See Casual Critique page on the website for details. Zoom details to be sent before event.

Speaker for February - Joe Edelman
2026-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
Hi – Pablo here. The February speaker’s meeting will NOT be in person at St. Mark’s due to a scheduling conflict. This presentation will be on Zoom.
Date: February 7th (Saturday)
Where: On Zoom. Link to be sent before event
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Joe Edelman (via ZOOM)
Talk: The Art of Seeing

Mentorship Presentation: Cell Phone Photography | How To Take Better Photos with Your Cell Phone
2026-02-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Esther Bone Public Library, 950 Pine Tree Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, United States
Cell Phone Photography
How To Take Better Photos with Your Cell Phone
Presented by Mike Stoy
Sponsored by Enchanted Lens Camera Club
Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:30 – 4:30pm
Esther Bone Public Library, 950 Pinetree Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Free to the public
Modern cell phones have amazing cameras. This class is intended for beginner or intermediate level photographers who want to get more from their cell phone’s camera. You will learn about recent improvements to cell phone camera hardware and software and how to best use them. You will also learn how your choice of light, composition and subject can dramatically improve your photos.

ELCC Marauder Downtown ABQ Architecture & Rail Runner Station
2026-02-19 07:30 - 10:30
ELCC Marauder Downtown ABQ Architecture & Rail Runner Station – Thursday, Feb. 19
Northbound and southbound Rail Runner trains will be at the ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center at 8:43 & 8:48 AM.
To arrive at the platform by 8:15 AM, we will meet at 7:30 AM outside of Lindy’s Diner (corner of Central Ave. and 5th St) and walk east on Central to arrive at the Station at about 7:50 AM. We can photograph along Central as we move east to 2nd St.
The early morning should provide good light and we should see a crowd of Rail Runner customers, so a street photo opportunity also.
For safety, let’s stay in a loose group and pay attention not to step over the Rail Runner yellow track line. After the train leaves, we will return, via Gold Ave. to 5th St. and eat at Lindy’s around 9:30 – 9:45 AM.
Paid two-hour street, metered parking along 5th and Central should be available – bring quarters, but the meters take CCs too. Alternatively, the parking lot at the northwest quadrant of Central and 6th is also available.
Thanks to Mike McGovern, our Marauders downtown Guru, for planning this outing.

Photography Exhibition and Critique
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00
Zoom Meeting at 7:00 PM. Zoom details to follow.
The assigned topic is Fall Colors with judge Wayne Suggs.

ELCC Marauder Bio Park Botanical Garden – Saturday, February 28th
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00
ELCC Marauder Bio Park Botanical Garden – Saturday, February 28th
To help members prepare for the upcoming March ELCC Photo Exhibition & Critique (Black and White Nature Photography is the Assigned Topic), we will head to the Bio Park Botanical Garden (located at 2601 Central Ave NW, Alb. 87104) from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on Saturday, Feb. 28th. We will then drive west on Central to EL CHARRITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 4703 Central Ave NW, Alb. 87105

Speaker for March - Lance Ozier
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, United States
Hi – Pablo here. We look forward to seeing you in person !
Date: March 7th (Saturday)
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Lance Ozier (Live)
Talk: Live Event Photography – Opera

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
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​.
