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The South Beach Arts Association is proud to offer a photography workshop with the amazing nature photographer Marlin Greene.
The workshop is a combination of field trips for capturing images and class work with Photoshop for enhancing them. We will spend one full day looking for magical images in the field and then another full day exploring how to enhance them. This workshop is designed for serious beginners and intermediate “camera users” with a burning passion to make better photographs.
Day one starts with a discussion on the basics of digital cameras to help make informed decisions about what camera best matches your photography goals. Following the discussion will be a field trip in which we will visit several local areas for inspiration.
We look for situations that make your eyes light up and your shutter finger get excited. Then we go over the technical considerations that will enable you to
capture what you are seeing and feeling: light, composition, camera settings. Is the subject clear and distinct? Are you in the right position?
The goal is to help you see the magical wonder of the natural world and then coax you to get the best possible image within the constraints of the camera and the
conditions. Every image is a compromise. We will discuss how the trade-offs play in the creative process.
Day two will include a Photoshop session and begin with the basic tools at our disposal. We will look at how every digital image is an electronic representation built from numbers in a database. We will see how the software designers have created useful gadgets that we use to manipulate these numbers and change colors, adjust light, alter composition and more.
The following are topics that will be discussed during the workshop:
- RAW versus JPG – what format to shoot
- Resolution sizing and saving images for print and Internet
- Correcting bad exposure
- Enhancing shadows and light areas
- Correcting color
- Removing and retouching parts of the image
- Understanding layers
- Sharpening
- Redefining the composition
Join in a lively discussion of “Hidden Power: Presidential Marriages That Shaped Our Recent History” by Kati Marton.
Please call 360-482-3737 or stop by the circulation desk to reserve a copy of the book. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you have not read the book.
Join in a lively discussion of “West of Here” by Jonathan Evison. For more information call 360-268-0521.
Grays Harbor’s two tall ships return to their home port of Aberdeen for public tours and sailings before heading to California for their 2014-2015 tour of Golden State ports. Hawaiian Chieftain arrives at Seaport Landing on Sept. 4 for brief stay through Sept. 7. In addition to making final preparations for California, she’ll offer public tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as public Adventure Sails at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are $43 all ages.
Lady Washington arrives at Seaport Landing Sept. 16 for a 17-day stay in Grays Harbor, including two days at Westport Sept. 27-28. During her time at Seaport Landing, crews on Lady Washington will conduct routine maintenance and offer public tours and excursions. The ship is open for tours Tuesday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here’s the excursion schedule:
Grays Harbor’s two tall ships return to their home port of Aberdeen for public tours and sailings before heading to California for their 2014-2015 tour of Golden State ports. Hawaiian Chieftain arrives at Seaport Landing on Sept. 4 for brief stay through Sept. 7. In addition to making final preparations for California, she’ll offer public tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as public Adventure Sails at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are $43 all ages.
Lady Washington arrives at Seaport Landing Sept. 16 for a 17-day stay in Grays Harbor, including two days at Westport Sept. 27-28. During her time at Seaport Landing, crews on Lady Washington will conduct routine maintenance and offer public tours and excursions. The ship is open for tours Tuesday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here’s the excursion schedule:
Author Christopher Chapman presents his new book, “A Roadside Guide to the Olympic Peninsula,” a guide for the casual, car-bound adventurer. Books will be available for purchase. A book signing will follow the talk.
Join a discussion of “Winesburg, Ohio” by Sherwood Anderson. New participants are always welcome. For more information call 360-249-4211.
Have you always wondered how to play? Mahjongg is a social event enjoyed by four people around a table. Join Gail Friedlander, a player for 38 years, as she introduces the history of the game and its many variations both through time and in different parts of the world. For more information call 360-268-0521.
Have you always wondered how to play? Mahjongg is a social event enjoyed by four people around a table. Join Gail Friedlander, a player for 38 years, as she introduces the history of the game and its many variations both through time and in different parts of the world.
Take your composting indoors this winter! Learn about worm composting in this hands-on session with WSU Extension faculty member Chris Koehler. You will learn how to care for red wigglers, and examine living compost through a microscope. Take home educational literature and a worm mini-bin (while supplies last). Please bring gardening gloves. All other materials will be provided.
Grays Harbor’s two tall ships return to their home port of Aberdeen for public tours and sailings before heading to California for their 2014-2015 tour of Golden State ports. Hawaiian Chieftain arrives at Seaport Landing on Sept. 4 for brief stay through Sept. 7. In addition to making final preparations for California, she’ll offer public tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as public Adventure Sails at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are $43 all ages.
Lady Washington arrives at Seaport Landing Sept. 16 for a 17-day stay in Grays Harbor, including two days at Westport Sept. 27-28. During her time at Seaport Landing, crews on Lady Washington will conduct routine maintenance and offer public tours and excursions. The ship is open for tours Tuesday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here’s the excursion schedule:
Grays Harbor’s two tall ships return to their home port of Aberdeen for public tours and sailings before heading to California for their 2014-2015 tour of Golden State ports. Hawaiian Chieftain arrives at Seaport Landing on Sept. 4 for brief stay through Sept. 7. In addition to making final preparations for California, she’ll offer public tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as public Adventure Sails at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets are $43 all ages.
Lady Washington arrives at Seaport Landing Sept. 16 for a 17-day stay in Grays Harbor, including two days at Westport Sept. 27-28. During her time at Seaport Landing, crews on Lady Washington will conduct routine maintenance and offer public tours and excursions. The ship is open for tours Tuesday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here’s the excursion schedule:
Bainbridge Island author Dylan Tomine discusses his memoir “Closer to the Ground,” an inspirational story of his family’s year living – and eating – off the land. A great NW read. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.
Every Thursday in October from 2 to 4 p.m., share your love of knitting, or simply come learn knitting basics. Yarn provided for new knitters, but please bring needles.
Join in a discussion with WSU Extension experts on making healthy food choices. Share wisdom about eating fresh, local foods & bring recipes to share. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, Timberland Regional Library’s one book-one community reading initiative for 2014.
Every Thursday in October from 2 to 4 p.m., share your love of knitting, or simply come learn knitting basics. Yarn provided for new knitters, but please bring needles.
This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.
The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.
Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.
This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.
The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.
Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.
There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor. They need a voice in court. Please be that voice.
It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.
This 40 hour training is the first step in becoming a Certified Mediation Specialist.
The concepts and skills taught in the training are easily transferable and designed to improve communication and enhance relationships in all settings.
Space for this training is still available. Training starts Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sunday, May 4. If you cannot make it to this training, another training is available May 8-10. Click here for more information.
There are 400 foster children in Grays Harbor. They need a voice in court. Please be that voice.
It takes about 10 hours per month to make a difference in the life of a child. CASA provides all training at no charge.
