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Winning image
from the
May 2012 Monthly
Competition

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Image from the
2012 TWE Exhibit

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The Mile High Wildlife Photography Club (MHWPC) is a camera club based in Parker, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, Colorado. It was founded in 1976 to provide members the opportunity to learn about wildlife and scenic photography, and also to promote personal growth, education, and enjoyment through nature photography.

It is the only photo club to win the Nature's Best Photography, Windland Smith Rice International Awards, competition in the Camera Club category twice, having won in 2007 and 2010. You may view the winning submissions for 2007 and 2010.

Learn about the benefits of membership and how to join.

Next Meetings

General Meeting

When:

June 13, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Where:

The Wildlife Experience (in the Theater)
10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, CO (view map)

Who:

Club members and visitors

Program:

Gordon and Cathy Illg

Adventure Photography!

Competition:

Type:	Wildlife, Scenic, & Open
Guidelines:	Digital Image Submission Guidelines, Monthly Competition Guidelines
Submissions:	May 10 through Jun 9

Digital Training Meeting

When:	May 23, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Where:	The Wildlife Experience (in the Great Hall or Classroom) 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, CO (view map)
Who:	Club members only
Program:	Bring your images and demo how you got from your Before to your After using the techniques Ken Winner shared with regards to layers. This is going to be a group meeting - the more who share their masterpieces, the better. DON'T leave it up to the 'other' person. Come armed with your photo and brag how you got from A to B. This is going to be a fantastic evening. If we get enough people to bring their Before To Afters and not everyone gets the opportunity to present, the theme of this meeting will be carried over till next month. HINT - this is the goal so PLEASE come with your pics on a flash drive. Come armed with your photos to show Ken your appreciation of his back to back outstanding presentations - thanks! I hope what I have for the June meeting below becomes the July meeting!!!!!

Learn about our upcoming meetings.

Monthly Meetings

General Meeting With Competition

When:	Second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Where:	The Wildlife Experience (in the Theater) 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, CO (view map)

Photographers of all ages and levels, as well as guests, are always welcome at our general meetings which are held in the theater.

Each meeting has a program typically in the form of a slideshow about an aspect of wildlife or scenic photography. Some of the guests or members who have presented are: Russ Burden, John Fielder, Weldon Lee, Joe Lange, and Gordon and Cathy Illg. The program is followed by a photographic competition, and competition details are provided below.

Learn about our upcoming meetings or read past meeting summaries.

Digital Training Meeting

When:	Fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Where:	The Wildlife Experience (in the Great Hall or Classroom) 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, CO (view map)

Club members are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings, which are held on the lower level, to learn how to get the most out of their digital files. At each meeting, a technique will be demonstrated, new software may be highlighted, or a creative process may be taught. Meetings are geared to cover aspects from beginner to advanced.

In November the meeting is held on the third Wednesday, and in December there is no meeting.

Learn about our upcoming meetings.

Competitions

The program at the general meeting is followed by a photographic competition where images compete in four different categories: Wildlife, Wildlife - Captive or Controlled, Scenic, and Open. The Wildlife and Scenic categories are part of each competition, and Wildlife - Captive or Controlled and Open alternate. Images compete in two different levels: Club, and Masters. The Masters level is for veteran club members whose past history of competition entries has demonstrated their photographic abilities at an extremely high level.

More information is available in the Competition Schedule and Monthly Competition Guidelines. Digital images must be submitted in advance following the Digital Image Submission Guidelines. The submission window opens the day after the previous meeting and closes at the end of the Saturday before the competition.

All images on this site are copyrighted by the photographers and are intended for viewing only. They are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way without the written permission of the photographer.