Friday, July 16th, from 6pm until dark GAP artists braved the summer heat and simultaneously enjoyed the Oak tree shade of Liberty Park in downtown Grapevine during the Historic Downtown Grapevine Association (HDGA) sponsored event which also featured "talent night" at Gazebo Park. Pictured above, Lindsay Dunnagan in the red dress won the "peoples choice" award for her painting of an orchid (painting below). 
The highlight of the Thursday, July1st, membership meeting was Michael Mentler's inspiring and motivating drawing demonstration and lecture. GAP members and several visiting artists were enthralled by Mr. Mentler's talent and expertise. More...click on headline.Bruce Rosenstiel
When my wife declared she was done photographing our vacations, I decided to experiment with a manual SLF attached to my birding scope. Twenty years as a birder had already taught me to slow down and observe the details of my surroundings and had led to an interest in nature overall, so I naturally focused the camera on flowers, insects, butterflies, and all manner of flora and fauna. The limitations of using a birding scope as a lens quickly drove me to purchase a 35 mm SLR camera and multiple lenses. Before long, I converted to digital SLRs and began processing and printing my own images.
With greater experience, I became more interested in the details of composition, lighting, and photographing different subjects. Though initially reluctant to photograph people because it seemed to intrusive, I now especially enjoy the challenge of capturing an expression, mood, or perspective in candid portraits.
Bird watching, cultural travel, and photography have taken my wife and me to six continents and over fifty countries. Explorint the world has also helped me greater appreciat the diversity and unique beauty of our home in Grapevine, Texas.
I offer photography classes through both the Grapevine and Southlake, TX Park and Recreation departments.
Bruce Rosenstiel
www.smallworldphotos.net
www.brucerosenstiel.com
817-528-5993
