Pacific Photographic Society

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The 54th Chicano Park Day commemoration will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9am to 4pm. This family event is always free and open to the public. The theme will be 'Bringing Back the True Spirit and Energy of the Chicano Park Takeover'. Visitors to Chicano Park Day will experience traditional music and dance, including a beautiful performance of Aztec Indigenous dance, a lowrider exhibition, performers, children's art workshops, and arts and crafts vendors. We will have opportunities to photograph the events of the day, including, attendees, vendors, lowriders, murals, etc. There should be a wide array of subjects to photograph. Please keep in mind, that in the eyes of the artists and residents, the murals and artwork symbolize the Mexican heritage and the Chicano movement.

We will meet at 8:45 am in front of the
Northgate Market
1950 Main Street
San Diego, CA 92113

Parking will likely be hard to find so I encourage you to carpool. Wide-angle zoom lenses should work well, as would a versatile lens such as a 70-200mm.

Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP you agree that PPS, Organizers and Event Hosts are not responsible for your safety, or for any injury or accident of your person or your property. You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you are able to participate in the event at your own risk.

Join us for one of the largest environmental cleanups in San Diego. Full details at: https://cleansd.goodsamaritan.com/custom/501/creek_to_bay/. I will be at Rose Creek, but you can join in the event at any of 100 different locations. You must register beforehand at the ILACSD site above.

By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

I am very pleased to announce that we have been invited to photograph a performance of the Odissi School of Dance. This is an exciting opportunity to photograph We will be given free admission and special seating to photograph this performance. We will also provide photos to the school and performers for which the photographers will receive credit.

We will meet at the entrance at 2:30 PM, do the group photo and introductions, and we will enter the building at 2:45 PM. The performance will last from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM. You will not be able to use a flash, so a fast long lens will work best, such as a 70-200mm f/2.8. here is a gallery of photos I took at this performance in 2012. Each photo has the EXIF information so you will have an idea of camera settings.

https://pbase.com/amoxtli/indian_classical_dance

The seating designated for us will ensure that we will have a clear shot at the performers on stage.

*Please only RSVP "Yes" if you are positive you will attend.
Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.