2026 Field Trips
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Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival
Saturday, August 15, 2026
4:00pm-9:30PM
This is a unique opportunity to photograph hot air balloons in Louisiana.
Due to the warm weather the events are scheduled to take place in the
cooler air of the early morning hours or the evening hours. We will plan to
attend the festival on Saturday evening but there are opportunities for early
morning shooting on both Friday and Saturday mornings.
Admission to the festival is free with a $20 charge if you are brave enough
to take a tethered balloon ride. There will be games, music live, local
vendors offering crafts and food trucks.
If you are ready for action photography you are in luck!
We are headed to Kentwood to photograph motocross (MX) action on Saturday May 2 nd . The
Wildwood MX Park opens its gates at 6:00 AM and riders usually start around 8:00 AM. Photographic equipment should include a telephoto zoom lens in the range of 70-200 mm
and/or 150 to 600 mm (200-500 mm) to zoom into the action. However, a wide angle-zoom and
a walk-around zoom (24-70 mm) will provide the versatility to get great documentation on and
off the track. Don’t forget the circular polarizing filter and a monopod for use with longer
telephoto zoom lenses. Be sure to bring rain protection for your camera and camera bag.
Also plan to bring sun protection for yourself such as sunscreen, a large brim hat and fishing-
type shirt. Depending on the forecast, a rain jacket may be needed.
Please register on Visual Pursuits for the field trip. Also plan to enter about 5 images on the
Field Trip Gallery as well as attending the Show and Tell on Sunday July 19 th at Jones Creek
Library from 2:30-4:30 PM.
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Field trip dates may be subject to change depending on several factors, including – but not limited to – weather, illness, site closure, etc. The field trip coordinator will keep registrants apprised of any changes that occur. Please refer to the Newsletter, Calendar, and this page for reference.