Submitted by Brian Wilson.

The Fillmore Lions Club, chartered on August 15, 1927, recently celebrated their 90th anniversary.

Members of the Fillmore Lions Club are very visible in the community. Some of the most visible events include the Highway 126 Cleanup, Annual November Enchilada Dinner, Christmas Parade, Fourth of July Fireworks Booth and the May Festival Bingo Booth.

Lions is an International organization of about 1.35 million men and women in 207 countries. In 1925 Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness," the Lions accepted. Today, sight programs remain one of Lions defining causes. For nearly 100 years, Lions Club members Internationally have worked on projects designed to prevent blindness, restore eyesight and improve eye health and eye care for hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

The Fillmore Lions Club is involved in many international and local community service projects. They include; Scholarships for local Fillmore High School Seniors, the Scout Foundation to help maintain the Fillmore Scout House, where the Fillmore Lions also meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM, financial assistance to local Fillmore residents and students in need of examinations and if needed eye glasses, Peace Poster Contest for Middle School, students to enter a poster in the District 4-A3 Lions Annual Peace Poster Contest, and the Lions Student Speaker Contest, sponsoring a local Fillmore High School student to enter the District 4-A3.

Monies raised by the Fillmore Lions Club through projects such as their Fourth of July Fireworks sales are designated annually to many other organizations within Fillmore: The Fillmore Art Show, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scout House Foundation, Grad Nite Live, Fillmore Pageant, Friends of the Library, Santa Clara Valley Hospice, Fillmore Little League, AYSO, Relay for Life, Fillmore High School athletics, Fillmore Historical Society, and Koats for Kids.

Bob Crum

Last week I asked y'all about your preferences, desires and expectations. Get more technical or stay the course i.e. relate photography experiences while imparting tech details.

Hundreds responded. Awesome! Thanks!

Only a few stated they prefer more technical info. Focus stacking... HDR... timelapse etc. However, presenting tech info without illustrations is challenging in a column. But I'll try when logically feasible.

Some unmentionables boldly requested that I reveal my mermaid boudoir photography secrets. If you're one of them, best that you don't hold your breath.

The majority voted for more of the same. I can do that!

Recall last week. I discussed techniques for photographing vibrant fall foliage. To refresh, a polarizing filter reduces – if not eliminates - glare. It also helps to capture the richness of the colors.

Time of day to shoot is important. Richly colored leaves are photographed at their best at dawn. Awakening before the rooster crows is often necessary in order to get to a predetermined location at sunrise for that oh-so rewarding photo. Golden hour at sundown also a great time.

Location is also important. But how does one determine the best location in relation to the sunrise and at the prime time? Hark! I have the answer: The Photographer's Ephemeris.

The Photographer's Ephemeris (TPE) helps plan outdoor photography shoots in natural light. It’s a map-centric sun and moon calculator: see how the light will fall on the land, day or night, for any location on earth.

Created for photographers by a photographer in 2009, TPE is a software tool available for desktop and mobile devices to help you plan outdoor photography shoots to ensure the best possible natural light. You'll find it here: http://photoephemeris.com/.

The Ephemeris is not without a little learning curve but easily learned with a modicum of determination... i.e... you can do it.

I have used the Ephemeris often. For example, to photograph a Brush Creek waterfall north of Kernville. (See photo of the Week) Early morning puts the waterfall in shadow because the sun rises behind it. High noon not the best time. So what is? I can enter the GPS location of the falls into the Ephermeris – or locate it on the Ephermeris map – and follow the arc of the sun throughout the day. Alas, I will discover that I have a 45 minute window as the sun sets in the west but before it dips below the mountains. You see, now I know just how much time I have for a lunch break and a nap and be on scene at exactly the best time. Love it!

The TPE can be used for any scene at any GPS location. Most times I do pre-planning at home with Google Earth and TPE. But I also have TPE on my LG V3 cellphone just in case I discover a great new location along the way. Download TPE and learn it. It's very useful.

When you head for the hills, expect to move around. A compelling image consists of great composition. Don't just take a snapshot (gasp!) and leave. Move around with a creative eye looking for a different perspective. Sometimes moving only a few feet nails a better composition. When I arrive upon a scene, I'll take a moment to scan it and soak it all in before lifting the camera. This provides an opportunity to determine how to best capture the rapture. I'll take several photos from various spots... at least as many as the terrain permits without falling off a cliff... striving to capture the most compelling photograph. Accept the challenge. Go! Enjoy!

Happy photoing!

Send your comments, questions or suggestions to bob@fillmoregazette.com

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 09/22/17, a residence on the 700 block of Third Street was burglarized and the victim’s vehicle was stolen. On 09/30/17, a concerned citizen contacted the Fillmore Police Department, reporting a suspicious subject was possibly in the residence. Upon deputies arrival at the residence, the victim’s stolen vehicle was in the driveway and deputies contacted (S) James Mabb inside the residence.

During the investigation, Mabb was found to have two felony warrants out of Los Angeles County. When searched, Mabb was in possession of property belonging to the victim, along with a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Mabb was also suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Based on witness statements, it was determined Mabb was the sole driver of the stolen vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and property belonging to the burglary victim, including a loaded handgun, ammunition, and personal information of the victim’s used for identity theft, was found inside the vehicle. Mabb is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing any firearms and ammunition.

Mabb was arrested for multiple felony charges including being in possession of a firearm while under the influence, residential burglary, auto theft and identity theft. Mabb was booked at the Main Jail in Ventura, Ca.

Prepared by: Deputy Tumbleson 4673
Approved by: Captain Fryhoff