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The March 21 meeting of the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club will feature Noel Casaje, an award-winning landscape photographer, who will lead a presentation entitled “What Makes an Image Compelling?”

Casaje described himself as an “avid student of light and its interaction with the natural world.”

He is passionate about creating images which evoke emotional responses in viewers. Often working in low light, he explores the subtle nuances it creates, particularly in transforming scenes from the real to the surreal.

Casaje’s photographs have gained him recognition in multiple media outlets.

The Forbes website has listed him as one of its Top 5 Travel Photographers to Watch Out For.

Through his company, Wide Horizon Visuals, Casaje organizes photography tours to some of the world’s most visually dramatic destinations, including Patagonia, the Lofoten Islands in Norway, the Canadian Rockies, Costa Rica, the Italian Dolomites and American National Parks.

Following the presentation, LOWCC members will participate in a show and tell interactive program displaying photographs they have taken in recent months.

The presentation of each photograph will be followed by discussion during which club members are encouraged to provide constructive comments on the strengths of the image and how it might be improved.

A major goal is for participants to learn different approaches for improving the quality of their images in the future.

The March 15 meeting will be held in the conference room of the United Community Bank in Straus Park.

There will be an option to join via Zoom.

LOWCC meetings are open to the public. Non-member guests are encouraged to email info@lowccnc.com to obtain information for attending the meeting. The club welcomes participation from photographers at all skill levels. Memberships costs $35 per year.

To offer more focused forums for small group learning and discussion, the club features two Special Interest Groups.

The Capture SIG reviews the use cameras, lighting and other photographic equipment to initially capture the digital image.

This SIG meets on the third Monday of each month starting at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the United Community Bank.

On the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. the Post Processing SIG meets online using Zoom.

This SIG focuses on the use of computer-based processing to improve and enhance digital images.

Instruction is provided on use of photographic software such as Adobe Lightroom and Topaz products as well as updates of these products.

Further information about the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club, including membership information and past and future programs, can be found at its website at www.lowccnc.com.

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