I am excited! I just joined another photography group and signed up for one of their workshops. The group is Viewpoint Photographic and Art Center in Sacramento. Viewpoint is a gallery, store and educational center, catering to the photography community.

I went there a few years ago and was so overwhelmed–never went back. But, since joining the Sierra Camera Club (SCC), my confidence level has increased. Many of the members also belong to Viewpoint. I’ve learned so much in the two months I’ve belonged to SCC; can I learn even more at Viewpoint? Viewpoint also allows members to show their work and receive feedback.

In addition, Viewpoint gives workshops. I’m finally reaching the realization that I need more education than free online tutorials can give me. I know all that stuff. Now is the time for me to expand and leap forward. You’ll have to wait for my report on my first workshop which is on July 23rd. This is a big step for me; and, yes, I’m excited!

The images in this post are of Shasta Dam, the second tallest in the United States after Hoover Dam in Nevada. Construction began in 1937 and it was completed in 1945. Jill and I visited the Dam before attending the District 39 Toastmaster Conference in Anderson, California.

Our tour guide was wonderful and put up with our taking a lot of pictures during the tour. Fortunately, we were a tour of two! Take a look at what we saw.

Snow covered Mt. Shasta as seen from the Dam.

Outside the Dam.

Scotch Broom blooms on the hills.

The Dam.

I tried to get close ups.

And various angles.

Here I wish I had my ultra lens with me.

A hole in the wall with Scotch Broom peeking through.

I don’t remember what this was used for, but I do love old, rusted equipment.

Another view from an overlook.

The visitor’s center

The surrounding hills.

Now inside and walking down the hallway.

One of the turbines.

The row of turbines.

Now used as storage, this tunnel was integral in the building of the Dam.