The Bend of the River Photography Club

08/31/2026

Our August Assignment was Family Traditions. Enjoy!

08/19/2026

Thank you Kay for sharing this invite:
ARTIST RECEPTION

Artist Receptions for Terri & Warren Michels and Tim Pulis

Saturday, August 29, 1-3 p.m.
Blue Earth History Center
424 Warren St, Mankato, MN 56001
Free

Join us at the History Center for the Artist Receptions for this quarter's featured artists - Terri & Warren Michels and Tim Pulis at the History Center. Their photographs are on display now through the end of September.

08/09/2026

I would like to share the photos from the members of the Bend of the River Photography Club for the month of July, our assignment was Prairie. Artists please share the back story of your photos.

06/30/2026

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Nan Hauser was swimming to record whale footage when a male humpback charged and began aggressively nudging her.

For roughly 10 minutes, the whale tucked her under its pectoral fin and pushed her across the water.

The humpback even lifted her completely out of the water on its head.

Hauser originally feared for her life until she spotted the massive tiger shark swimming nearby in an attack posture.

The whale safely maneuvered Hauser all the way back to her research vessel.

06/28/2026

Our July Photo Assignment is Astract in Nature

06/28/2026

May Environmental photo assignment

04/29/2026

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04/24/2026

Check out this opportunity to submit a piece of your work:

As Bethany Lutheran College joyfully celebrates its 100th anniversary, we invite you to be part of a special exhibition: the Bethany Centennial Art Show.This month-long art show will run September 1–September 27 and will be displayed in the gallery of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. The exhibition...

04/24/2026

Our April speaker was Benji Inniger with BlueSu Photography
Benji has several interesting jobs all in connection with photography one way or another. He is truly an artist making beauty in many forms. Benji spoke tonight about Night & Low Light Photography. We saw photos of his work with the Milky way, night skies from across the world, as well as movement against the night sky. He gave several settings and hints for some of the best practices in nighttime shooting.
* 15 to 20 Sec. exposure.
* 14MM 1.8 wide lens
* Lens wide open
* Lowest F stop.
* Stability = Tripod
The best time to view the Milky way is from March to October with the peak being mid-July, in the southern sky.
While out shooting there is always the decision of Head & Heart.
You know the rules and then how artistic do you want to be.
Some of the things to think about are :
• Subject/foreground
• Desired Motion
• Light Pollution
• Softness
• Space Junk
Benji has a website to check out!

04/24/2026

Welcome to viewing our April assignment.: FLOWERS. How can this not bring a smile to your face?