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See the World Through Their Lens: 2025 Women in Photography Exhibit
Women in Visual Art (WIVA) presents the second annual Women in Photography exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month this March. This extraordinary exhibit showcasing the diverse talents and perspectives of talented local women photographers will take place from March 1st to 29th, 2025 at the Lake Travis Community Library. Featuring stunning portraits and photographs celebrating women’s history, issues, and rights, this exhibit is free and open to the public. We invite you to explore themes of voting, equality, health, beauty, motherhood, and more through the powerful lens of photography. Photography has a long history of storytelling and social commentary. Women photographers have used this medium to document the experiences of women…
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Soaring Above: The Art of Drone Photography
The world has become a canvas, painted in vibrant hues and intricate patterns, and drone photography offers us the brush to capture its beauty from a perspective that was once unimaginable. These aerial marvels, equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced stabilization systems, have revolutionized the way we see and appreciate our planet. From the towering peaks of snow-capped mountains to the serene expanse of turquoise oceans, drones allow us to witness nature’s grandeur in its entirety. The ability to capture sweeping vistas, intricate landscapes, and hidden gems has transformed the way we document and share our adventures. But drone photography is more than just a tool for documenting the natural…
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Exploring the Beauty of Macro Photography
Have you ever looked at a flower leaf and marveled at its delicate veins, or been captivated by the intricate details on a ladybug’s shell? Macro photography allows you to capture these tiny wonders in stunning detail, revealing a hidden miniature world invisible to the naked eye. In essence, macro photography is the art of extreme close-up shots, where the subject appears larger than life-size in the final image. This technique opens a door to a universe of fascinating textures, patterns, and colors that often go unnoticed. From the fuzzy head of a bee to the dewdrops clinging to a spiderweb, macro photography allows you to transform the ordinary into…
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Enter the 2024 Lakeway Photo Festival
Celebrating its 22nd year, the 2024 Lakeway Photo Festival showcases both the unique beauty of our area and the amazing talents of local photographers. Photo categories this year include Abstract/Artistic, Architecture, Birds, Community, Drone/Aerial, Greenscapes, Macro/Closeup, Pets, Skyscapes, Waterscapes and Wildlife. Photos in each category will be judged on creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and unique character of Lakeway. About the Lakeway Photo Festival The Lakeway Photo Festival is FREE to enter and open to the public. All photos must be taken within the City of Lakeway only and by residents within the Lake Travis ISD area between the dates of July 1, 2023 and August 31,…
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Behind the Global Lens: A Photojournalist’s Diary
The world sees the news through a digital scrim, a relentless barrage of images flickering across TV screens and phone notifications. But behind those images are the photojournalists – the ones who wade into the chaos, their cameras shields and weapons, capturing the unfiltered truth of conflict. This isn’t a job for the faint of heart. The soundtrack of global conflicts and war is a cacophony of explosions, gunfire, and terrified screams. The air is thick with dust, smoke, and the metallic tang of blood. Fear is a constant companion, a low hum beneath the adrenaline rush of getting the shot. Bearing Witness But amidst the mayhem, there’s a profound…