MINNESOTA VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
CELEBRATING OUR BEST OF THE BEST IMAGES FOR THE YEAR
![Monarch on Liatris photograph by Kevin Corrigan](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVPC-Year-End-2024-06-Kevin_Corrigan-Monarch_on_Liatris-1ST-768x444.jpg)
![Rodeo Barrel Racer photograph by David Perez](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVPC-Year-End-2024-06-David_Perez-Rodeo_Barrel_Racer-1ST-768x512.jpg)
![A standout photograph by Janie O'Connor](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVPC-Year-End-2024-06-Janie_OConnor-A_standout-1ST.jpg)
![Belfast Castle photograph by Al Kiecker](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVPC-Year-End-2024-06-Al_Kiecker-Belfast_Castle-1ST-768x513.jpg)
![Hungarian Parliament photograph by Kevin Corrigan](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVPC-Year-End-2024-06-Kevin_Corrigan-Hungarian_Parliament-1ST-768x509.jpg)
![Wind in her hair photograph by Craig Peterson](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVPC-2024-05-Craig_Peterson-Wind_in_her_hair-BIS-768x603.jpg)
![Iceland Icebergs photograph by John Corey](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/N4C-2024-05-John_Corey-Iceland_Icebergs-1ST-768x364.jpg)
![Belfast Castle photograph by Al Kiecker](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PSA-2024-04-Al_Kiecker-Belfast_Castle-AM-768x540.jpg)
![Pool photograph by William Frische](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MVPC-2024-04-William_Frische-Pool-BIS-768x430.jpg)
![Buckshot Strutting on the Posing Stand photograph by David Perez](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MVPC-2024-03-PMO-David_Perez-Buckshot_Strutting_on_the_Posing_Stand-BIS-768x512.jpg)
![0222 Barrel Race photograph by David Perez](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PSA-2024-02-PID-M-David_Perez-0222_Barrel_Race-AM-768x543.jpg)
![1800 Piano And PlayerJulie AckermanBest in ShowFeb 2024 Salon, Monochrome Digital Open](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MVPC-2024-02-DMO-Julie_Ackerman-1800_Piano_And_Player-BIS-768x591.jpg)
![Memories Of Grandma And GrandpaBev KieckerBest in ShowJan 2024 Salon, Monochrome Print Topic](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MVPC-2024-01-PMT-Bev_Kiecker-Memories_Of_Grandma_And_Grandpa-BIS-768x576.jpg)
![Pin For The WinKen CheungBest in ShowJan 2024 Salon, Monochrome Print Open](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MVPC-2024-01-PMO-Ken_Cheung-Pin_For_The_Win-BIS-768x593.jpg)
![TouchdownKevin CorriganBest in ShowNov 2023 Salon, Monochrome Digital Open](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MVPC-2023-11-DMO-Kevin_Corrigan-Touchdown-BIS-768x476.jpg)
![Castle San Angelo Rome ItalyAl KieckerBest in ShowOct 2023 Salon, Color Print Open](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MVPC-2023-10-PCO-Al-Kiecker-Castle-San-Angelo-Rome-Italy_BIS-768x513.jpg)
![High Trestle BridgeLorrie DahlmanBest in ShowSep 2023 Salon, Color Digital Topic](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MVPC-2023-09-DCT-Lorrie-Dahlman-High-Trestle-Bridge_bis-768x608.jpg)
As photographers, we are inspired by imagery; experiencing each other’s images and creating our own to share. Artful images of mundane details that are otherwise overlooked; soulful images which portray family, friends and neighbors; or the visual story of our community.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING / WHAT'S NEWS
Check the calendar for a comprehensive overview of all upcoming events and activities.
JUN 16 | MVPC Salon "Wind in Her Hair" by Craig Peterson won "Best in Show". A very nice image! Congratulations, Craig! The winning images are now in the Salons Gallery. Updated Salon scores thru May, 2024 are in the Exhibitions-Salons page. MVPC Salon Year-End Awards Congratulations to all the year-end awards winners. The list of winning members and images are in the Awards page. The winning images are also in the Year-End Salons Gallery. MVPC Salon 2024-2025 Schedule The salon schedule for 2024-2025 is now posted. See the MVPC Salons page. Photographer's Playground - Ultra-Wide & Fisheye This is the last in the series of eight (8) mini-workshops that Don Tredinnick has been conducting throughout the year. Some MVPC members joined Don at the Minnesota Arboretum to practice their wide-angle photography. Check out some of the images they created here. Thanks Don for doing this mini-workshop series! Summer Break With all the club activities for the year 2023-2024 completed, web updates will slow down for the summer. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER, ALL! |
APR 1 - AUG 30 | 85th Annual PSA Photo Festival in Tucson |
JUN 6 | Year-End Awards Year-end awards, cake and coffee provided. 7PM Eagan City Hall / Training Room |
JUN 18 | Monthly Board Meeting 7:00PM - 8:30PM Zoom Only |
![Colors Of OahuLorrie DahlmanBest in ShowMay 2023 Salon, Print Novice Open](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MVPC-2023-05-PNO-Lorrie-Dahlman-Colors-Of-Oahu_BIS-1-731x1024.jpg)
Colors of Oahu by Lorrie Dahlman
![Pretty in BlueKen CheungHonorable Mention2022 PSA, Open Color](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PSA-2022-00-PIDC-Ken-Cheung-Pretty-in-Blue_HM-792x1024.jpg)
Pretty in Blue by Ken Cheung
![](https://minnesotavalleyphotoclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AlKiecker_NewYears_adjusted.png)
Cover by Al Kiecker
HONE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS
Capture the memories of these Eagan events!
MAY 23 | Arena Big Rig Rally Get an up-close and behind the scenes look at many of the big rigs that support the City of Eagan's, parks, trails and roads. Signed Up: Linda & Jer H. 4PM - 7PM Central Maintenance Facility, 3501 Coachman Pt., Eagan |
JUN 4 - | Series All Play Signed Up: Multiple opportunities. Contact our Eagan Rep. 6:00-7:30PM Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30AM Thursdays, Woodhaven Park, 1950 Gold Trail, Eagan |
JUN 5 - SEP 4 | Market Fest You’ll find fresh and local produce plus artisan goods. And if you’re hungry while shopping, consider grabbing dinner from one of the locally owned concession vendors. You can also enjoy live music each week as a variety of entertainers take the stage at the Eagan Rotary Bandshell. Kids will love the craft projects too. Spend the evening in your community with your neighbors. We’ll see you there! Find more details at cityofeagan.com/marketfest. Signed Up: Multiple opportunities. Contact our Eagan Rep. Multiple times; Eagan Festival Grounds, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan |
JUN 17 - AUG 2 | Spark! Puppet Shows 2024 Signed Up: Multiple opportunities. Contact our Eagan Rep. Multiple times; Multiple locations |
JUN 18 | Holz Farm Old Fashioned Picnic Signed Up: 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Holz Farm Park, 4665 Manor Dr., Eagan |
JUN 19 - JUL 24 | Zumba A fun and easy-to-do Latin inspired dance class that provides a great workout, and a lot of fun. Signed Up: Multiple opportunities. Contact our Eagan Rep. Multiple times; Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan |
JUN 23 | Juneteenth Celebration 2024 Celebrate the LIBERATION of African Americans. Signed Up: 3PM - 7PM, Viking Lakes, 2685 Viking Circle, Eagan |
JUN 25 | LakeFest Learn fishing basics, learn about aquatic wildlife, play games, and build water-themed craft projects. Signed Up: 5PM - 8PM, Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Rd, Eagan |
JUL 16 | LakeFest Learn fishing basics, learn about aquatic wildlife, play games, and build water-themed craft projects. Signed Up: 5PM - 8PM, Thomas Lake Park, 4425 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan |
AUG 10 - AUG 11 | Road to Gold Training Camp Signed Up: Ken C. for Aug 11. 5PM - 8PM, Blackhawk Park, 1629 Murphy Pkwy, Eagan |
AUG 15 | LakeFest Learn fishing basics, learn about aquatic wildlife, play games, and build water-themed craft projects. Signed Up: 5PM - 8PM, Blackhawk Park, 1629 Murphy Pkwy, Eagan |
Contact Ken Cheung, our Eagan representative, if you are interested in photographing Eagan events.
On the left, club member Al Kiecker’s image from one of the Eagan events graced the cover of Eagan’s Discover magazine.