Quabbin Photo Group program to teach smartphone photography
BELCHERTOWN — The Quabbin Photo Group invites the public to a program led by award-winning photographer Linda Repasky, “From Meh to Stunning: Smartphone Photography for Nature & Landscapes,” at the Belchertown Recreation Department, 66 State St., on Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.
The program will show attendees how cellphones can do far more than take snapshots. Attendees will learn practical techniques and in-phone features that make an immediate difference, exposure and focus control, composition tips, burst modes, panoramas, macro close-ups, and simple edits that bring out detail and color in outdoor scenes.
Repasky is a Belchertown photographer who captures the beauty of local natural resources using her iPhone. Repasky is a frequent explorer of the Quabbin Reservoir and an avid macro photographer, revealing the tiny patterns, textures and details in nature. Her iPhone images have earned recognition in numerous international photography competitions. Her work can be viewed at instagram.com/lindarepaskyphotography.
Founded by renowned nature photographer Les Campbell, the Quabbin Photo Group celebrates the beauty of the Quabbin through monthly public programs, guest speakers and opportunities for photographers of all levels to learn, experiment and share their work.
Two-day blood drive planned
NORTHAMPTON — A community blood drive will be held at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 30 Locust St., on Monday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital is partnering with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center to bring their blood mobile to Northampton. The blood mobile will be set up in front of the hospital.
“Donating blood is an incredible act of generosity that saves lives,” Catherine Reed, executive director for operations at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, said in a statement. “We are profoundly grateful for our community’s continued support in providing the essential blood supply our patients depend on.”
All blood donors will receive a YETI Patriots Foundation tumbler. A photo ID is required. Donors are advised to be well-hydrated and eat before donating blood. All donor types are welcome.
To make an appointment, visit the online donor portal for Monday at tinyurl.com/CDHSept22 or the donor portal for Tuesday at tinyurl.com/CDHSept23. With donation eligibility questions, email BloodDonor@partners.org or call 617-632-3206.
Blood products collected during this drive will be used to care for patients in the Pioneer Valley and within the Mass General Brigham system.