RADFORD – Independence was a popular topic at the Radford Photo Club July meeting, with a lot of entries in the contest and a lot of winners.
Joyce Sims of Radford won with a photo of a 1955 Chevrolet in front of the many flags at Glencoe Mansion in Radford. Robert Daniels of Snowville won with a photo of Layla running during July 4 festivities. And Eva Hinrichsen of Blacksburg won with statues of the country’s leaders, featuring Jackson on the left and Lincoln on the right, taken at The Ruins of Presidential Park just outside of Williamsburg, Va.
Aileen Fletcher offered comments about photos of wild and domestic animals as part of the meeting. Fletcher is a professional photographer who retired recently from New River Community College. Her work is on display at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley in Pulaski, along with photos from other club members.
The Radford Photo Club is made up of professional and amateur photographers from throughout the New River Valley. Meetings, events, and outings are open to the public. The July photo contest is Independence, plus an open category. And participants can request feedback on other photos.
If you have questions, email Lucy Gilmore at lucyg.gilmore@gmail.com or Michele Borgarelli at mborgarelli@gmail.com.
Submitted by the Radford Photo Club
