PAGE UPDATED: January 20, 2010

RECENT NEWS

Two of Ruth's students, Debbie Thomas and Hector Astorga, have been awarded first place in two of the seven amateur divisions of the National Wildlife Federation's photo contest! The prestigious contest drew more than 70,000 entries. Debbie won first place in the "LANDSCAPES AND PLANT LIFE" division and Hector won first place in the "CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE" division. What an experience that is, for teacher and students alike. Both Hector and Debbie called Ruth at the same time to share their good news, so she linked the calls for a hearty round of three-way congratulations. Below are their winning images. © "Night-blooming Cereus" by Debbie Thomas © "Fun in the Sun" by Hector Astorga     New Photography Ruth has just returned from Costa Rica, scouting for a photo tour planned for 2011. She looks forward to sharing some of these images with audiences wherever she goes. Website Updates in Progress Watch for a new page coming soon to the website called "Trips & Tours." You'll still be able to visit the EVENTS PAGE to see classes, workshops and speaking engagements. Check back often to see updates as other events are added. Photography Exhibit Extended Work by Ruth Hoyt and Roel Guerra hangs at One11, an internet cafe, bar and gallery that opened recently in the historic district of Rio Grande City. One11's manager invited Ruth and Roel to extend the time of their exhibits to hang. An end date has not been determined at this time. Intermediate Nature Photography Class Students who have taken Ruth's basic nature photography classes can take their nature photography to the next level in an intermediate nature photography class to be offered in Weslaco. VIEW THE GALLERIES