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The Art of the Impossible: A Guide to Extreme Photography
Join us for our LPC Spring Meeting on April 27th when we discuss Extreme Photography and learn about photographing Antarctica! For most people, photography is about capturing a fleeting moment of beauty. For the extreme photographer, however, it is about surviving the environment long enough to press the shutter. These creators trade the comfort of a climate-controlled studio for the unpredictable fury of the elements, often hanging from limestone cliffs in Yosemite, diving into the heavy swells of the South Pacific, or standing at the scorching edge of an active lava lake. Extreme photography is far more than a hobby; it is a high-stakes fusion of world-class athleticism and technical…
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Artemis II and the Legacy of Space Photography
While many of us were out last weekend capturing the bluebonnets around Lake Travis, a small group of photographers was working with a much more dramatic backdrop of a view from above. As of today, April 6, 2026, the four-person crew of Artemis II—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—is currently swinging around the far side of the moon, capturing the most breathtaking images of our home planet and the lunar surface in over half a century. Whether you’re shooting with a $10,000 mirrorless setup or, like Commander Wiseman, using a specialized tablet to snap a quick frame through a window, these images remind us of the power…
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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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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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Capture the Spectacle: Top Tips for Photographing a Solar Eclipse
Are you ready for the upcoming eclipse? Lakeway and Central Texas will soon experience a total solar eclipse on Monday April 8, 2024 at approximately 1:35pm (depending on weather and cloud cover). For about 3 minutes and sixteen seconds the sky will be dark, stars will be visible, and the sun will be covered by the moon so only the corona of gases is visible. It is one of the world’s most rare and wondrous natural phenomena. It is profoundly different from the partial eclipses that most of us have experienced. The last total solar eclipse with Austin in the path was May 26, 1397… 627 years ago. And the…
