SLO Bytes Photography Group

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The SLO Bytes Photography Group serves the general San Luis Obispo County areas of the California Central Coast. We are a Special Interest Group of the SLO Bytes PC Users Group; SLO Bytes
The members are digital photographers and computer enthusiasts. Our meetings are normally held via Zoom on the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm.

Meeting of 04/12/2026
The photography group members shared their spring-themed photographs featuring gardens, local flora, wildlife, and landscapes while discussing various technical aspects including file formats and exposure techniques.
The meeting involved troubleshooting technical difficulties with DNG files and screen sharing, along with casual conversations about plants, weather, and personal experiences.
The group postponed its next meeting to May 17^th due to Mother's Day The topic will be Street Photography for the rescheduled session.

Ralph Sutter opened the meeting with images of his garden. He captured raindrops on foliage, blossoming fruit trees and reflections in puddles

Kaye Raul offered shots of maple trees, Meyer Lemons, Bougainvilleas and Hibiscus plants. She then showed the local beach and a brightly colored store in Oceano.

Stanford Brown showed insects, birds, turtles and bees. He captured new growth along the Salinas River, weed abatement close to home and spectacular roses in his back yard.

John Waller focused on fog shrouded scenes as seen from his home. He also offered scenes filled with Queens Lace, thistle and poison oak as well as beach scenes and local hotels.

In deference to Mothers' Day, our next meeting will take place on May 17^th 2026 beginning at 2:00 pm. The topic will be Street Photography.

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Ralph Sutter