Take an armchair vacation this February when you attend one or all of these programs. This year we are featuring three local photographers who will share their passion for gardens, wildlife, and historic natural and pastoral landmarks of Ohio as well as tour through Monet's Garden in Giverny. Hopefully these presentations will inspire you to travel and take your own images of our diverse natural and horticultural world. Light refreshments served after each program where you will have a chance to speak with the presenter. Programs are free but registration is required.
A Photographer's Guide to Ohio
Date
Sunday, Feb. 12
Time
2pm - 4pm
Location
Thayer Center
Instructor
Ian Adams
Description
Ian Adams will provide a beautifully illustrated slide program on his new book, A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio, which includes descriptions of 158 of his favorite Ohio scenic vistas, natural areas and preserves, waterfalls, public gardens, historic barns and bridges, grist mills, landmark buildings and town murals. Tips on photographing each of these subjects will be included, and autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase after the program. Even if you are not a photographer, you will enjoy this photo tour of many of Ohio most beautiful and historic places. Ian Adams is an environmental photographer specializing in natural, rural, historical and garden photography. Since 1985, more than 5,000 of his color photographs have been published in books, posters, calendars, magazines and other publications. Ian has published 17 photography books and conducted more than 150 photography workshops and seminars. His books include The Holden Arboretum, Backroads of Ohio, Our First Family's Home: The Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden: Green For 150 Years and A Photographer's Guide to Ohio.
Class Code
FSL400
Capturing Monet's Garden in Giverny
Date
Sunday, Feb. 19
Time
2 - 4pm
Location
Thayer Center
Instructor
Marilyn Dolence
Description
"Never before had a painter so shaped his subjects in nature before painting them" and the result was so spectacular that 500,000 people now visit Monet's garden every year. Travel with Marilyn Dolence as she takes you on a tour of one of the world's most recognizable gardens. In addition, she will share some interesting photographic techniques that she learned during her photo tour of Monet's garden that simulate Monet's impressionistic style. This interesting program is for those who want to see his garden but also for those who would like to learn to "paint" with their point and shoot or SLR camera. Marilyn enjoys nature and scenic photography. She particularly likes shooting in
B&W, infrared and macro. Recently she has been experimenting with x-ray photography. She had two of
her photos accepted for the juried May Show at Lakeland Community College in 2010. She was the
featured artist for the December concerts of City Music Cleveland. She has a show hanging at the Crazy Lake
Art House in Greenfield, Ind.
Class Code
FSL500
Images from Wild Ohio
Date
Sunday, Feb. 26
Time
2pm - 4pm
Location
Thayer Center
Instructor
Gary Meszaros
Description
Join Meszaros as he interprets the best of our natural world through his stunning photographs that capture the natural history, wildlife and landscapes of nearly every habitat found within Ohio. A Cleveland native, Meszaros has been a dedicated nature photographer for more than twenty-five years. His photographs have appeared in many publications including Smithsonian and National Wildlife. Three books feature his photographs, Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural World, Creatures of Change, and his latest, Animals of Ohio's Ponds and Vernal Pools. A book signing and books for purchase will be available after the program.
Ian Adams will provide a beautifully illustrated slide program on his new book, A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio, which includes descriptions of 158 of his favorite Ohio scenic vistas, natural areas and preserves, waterfalls, public gardens, historic barns and bridges, grist mills, landmark buildings and town murals. Tips on photographing each of these subjects will be included, and autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase after the program. Even if you are not a photographer, you will enjoy this photo tour of many of Ohio most beautiful and historic places. Ian Adams is an environmental photographer specializing in natural, rural, historical and garden photography. Since 1985, more than 5,000 of his color photographs have been published in books, posters, calendars, magazines and other publications. Ian has published 17 photography books and conducted more than 150 photography workshops and seminars. His books include The Holden Arboretum, Backroads of Ohio, Our First Family's Home: The Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden: Green For 150 Years and A Photographer's Guide to Ohio.
"Never before had a painter so shaped his subjects in nature before painting them" and the result was so spectacular that 500,000 people now visit Monet's garden every year. Travel with Marilyn Dolence as she takes you on a tour of one of the world's most recognizable gardens. In addition, she will share some interesting photographic techniques that she learned during her photo tour of Monet's garden that simulate Monet's impressionistic style. This interesting program is for those who want to see his garden but also for those who would like to learn to "paint" with their point and shoot or SLR camera. Marilyn enjoys nature and scenic photography. She particularly likes shooting in 
Join Meszaros as he interprets the best of our natural world through his stunning photographs that capture the natural history, wildlife and landscapes of nearly every habitat found within Ohio. A Cleveland native, Meszaros has been a dedicated nature photographer for more than twenty-five years. His photographs have appeared in many publications including Smithsonian and National Wildlife. Three books feature his photographs, Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural World, Creatures of Change, and his latest, Animals of Ohio's Ponds and Vernal Pools. A book signing and books for purchase will be available after the program. 