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Coastal Photo Club June 2014 0 New Bern, North Carolina www.coastalphotoclub.com Aspire ● Learn ● Develop
Coastal Photo Club June 2014 0
New Bern, North Carolina www.coastalphotoclub.com
Aspire ● Learn ● Develop
Coastal Photo Club June 2014 1
President’s Message
Our June meeting is coming up in a couple of weeks. We will be starting something new after the meeting when we can return to the meeting room for some hands on Photoshop training. We plan on doing this as often as practical. We have some members who have asked for such training on off-meeting days and we will work up a schedule for that as well.
Our July meeting was moved to the 19th to accommodate our speaker, former member Adrian Henson. We are planning to use our regular meeting day, the 12th, to provide hands-on camera training, as we did in January, for folks who are unsure of the camera or have purchased a new camera. We received great feedback from the January training day, and with vacation time approaching as we get deeper into summer, we wanted to offer that again. So plan on two opportunities to get together in July.
I just returned from a weekend at the Professional Photographer of North Carolina Spring Seminar in Morehead City. It was a great meeting with good classes and a shootout on Saturday at Ft. Macon. I’m sharing (on page 13) a couple of the images I took of a model in the Fort and on the dunes.
For those of you who have the free pass to the Carolina Photo Expo Trade Show in August, please don’t forget to pre-register. That will be a great opportunity to mingle with other great photographers and many of those who support the industry through their products.
Tom McCabe [email protected]
On our cover “Flute Player” by Robert Hendrix. Robert swept the mini-competition in May, winning all three categories. See more of his work on pages 3 and 14. Our aim is to feature on the cover of each issue a photo by a different club member. Why not send us a couple of YOUR images? (They don’t have to be from a mini-comp or related to the season. Vertical orientation fits the newsletter design.)
Next newsletter Material for the July 2014 newsletter is due June 29.
Contents p. 2 - Meeting report p. 2 - Club competitions p. 3 - Member news
p. 4 - Club calendar
p. 4 – Skill-building
p. 7 - Quote of the Month
p. 8 – Club Gallery p. 18 – Club information
“The Flowers in New Bern” by Ralph Wilson was shot in a downtown park.
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Meeting Report, May 10, 2014
Tom Whelan shares advice on creating photo books; Robert Hendrix wins mini-comp in all categories When was the last time one member took all the Mini Comp Awards at one meeting? I don’t know—but Robert Hendrix did it this month in Color, Monochrome and Visionary. Congrats Robert. I hope to win one category someday. President Tom shared lots of great stuff going on in the next few months: The June 14th meeting will feature John Steady on
panning and re-composing, the mini print
competition, then Photoshop training—a possible
all-day event depending on the number of members
who are interested.
June 30th and July 28th: training on camera basics for
young 4-H members to be held in Trenton at the old
4-H headquarters. They will be shooting the
Trenton Mill
At the July 12th meeting: camera basics with
representatives from Canon and Nikon.
Ralph Wilson gave us more reasons to expand our knowledge in Photoshop Elements, particularly in retouching photos. Tom Whelan inspired us with his suggestions on making a photo book, emphasizing the importance of picking the right vendor (My Publisher is his favorite—check them out for big discounts) and “even though my daughter disagrees with me on ‘white space’—get as many pictures on a page as possible,” he advised. Use captions with your pictures in photo books; keep your cropping to a 4 by 6 ratio; and give yourself credit for your pictures. Use Photoshop Elements instead of collage building. Reasons to make an album: (1) archiving: get the
good pix out of the camera (Tom McCabe liked that one); (2) Family album—not just a “stack of pictures that will get lost” and not just putting them on Face Book; (3) a gift for someone special; (4) you have a story to tell. Picking the right vendor has a lot to do with print quality, binding, texture of paper. Tom recommends the “lay flat” binding (costs a little more but well worth it). Does the vendor communicate with you during the process? Do you get to see a proof before printing? Can you get additional copies AFTER printing? Is the vendor software accessible to you, the buyer? Is the software user-friendly? Can you edit pictures? Prices for 8.5 by 11 size from Sam’s Club or Shutterfly range from $25-$32 a copy. Final tip from Tom: before you send it to the vendor, “walk away” from it for a day or two. Then, come back and review your work.
Bob Manning
Monthly Club competitions
CPC members are invited to participate in themed “mini competitions” at most meetings (juried competitions are held in spring and fall). You’ll find the guidelines for submitting prints to competitions at http://coastalphotoclub.com/ at “competition rules.”
Treasurer’s Report May 2014 Beginning Balance $2,003.98 Deposits 5/16/14 membership $40.00 Sub Total $2,043.98 Expenses 5/17 U.S. postal service $80.00 Ending Balance $1,963.98 Nursing Home Project Balance $431.07 Available Club Balance $1,532.91
Mary O’Neill Treasurer Submitted June 2, 2014
May meeting photos and collage by Ralph Wilson.
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May mini-comp The technique for the May mini-comp was “outdoor portraits: selective background.” Images by Robert Hendrix won in all categories: color, visionary, and black and white!
June mini-comp The technique for June is creating a composite: placing several images on a single page in a harmonious and artistic way. Bring yours to the meeting on June 14.
Member News Share your ideas on competition format The executive board met in April to discuss proposed changes to the major print competitions. Club members are encouraged to share their ideas. Responses will be presented at the June meeting and voted upon. Please send
your comments/suggestions to club secretary Emma Lupton at [email protected].
Solo show set for Evie Chang Henderson An array of Evie Chang Henderson’s work will be featured at M&M's Café in Oriental (205 S. Water St.) during the month of June. Titled "Recent Works,"
the collection of about twenty photographs ranges in subject matter from birds to landscapes. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. In addition to recognition for her photography, Evie also recently received honors as a writer: in the
Carteret Writers 23rd Annual Contest, her poem “Widow’s Island” won a third place award.
Mary O’Neill exhibits in Morehead City Stop by Carteret General Hospital and view 26 images by Mary O’Neill in the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery in the main hallway. Mary is the Arts for the Hospital artist for the month of June.
New member profile: Claire Hageman Claire Hageman has been wielding a camera for about
30 years. But it was the opportunity to travel more that really got her interested in improving her skills. “I
continue to learn all the time,” she said.
Her next step is to replace her two Canons, an XTi and a G12. “I am definitely due for an upgrade!” she said. Currently, she uses iPhoto for post-processing on her iMac. But her goals include tackling Photoshop (see the
Club calendar!), as well as trying more macro, and developing her skill at photographing people.
Inspired by being outdoors, Claire’s interest in hiking and kayaking allows her to explore nature photography, particularly her favorite subjects of landscapes and water reflections. That’s why Alaska, with its “majestic mountains and tundra,” and the Galapagos Islands, with its wildlife, are her dream photography destinations. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading.
Claire grew up in Charlotte and lived in Greensboro before moving to New Bern in 1988. One of her images was chosen for a juried art show at Bank of the Arts here.
Claire looks forward to the benefits of CPC membership: “I’m happy to be around people who love photography, and anxious to learn new things,” she said.
Larry Santucci now in New Bern
“Pioneer Lady” by Robert Hendrix was voted best in the color category in the May mini competition. See his other two winning images on the cover and on page 14.
“Prothonotary Warbler” by Evie Chang Henderson.
Photo by Mary O’Neill.
Claire Hageman in New Zealand. Photo provided.
“Kitchen View” by Larry E. Santucci. Larry recently moved to the New Bern area from Florida, where he frequently exhibited his photography.
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Club Calendar A few special events are noted here. For complete and up-to-date information, visit the Coastal Photo Club web site calendar.
June 2014
The Craven Arts Council and Gallery invited the Coastal Photo Club to exhibit
at the Bank of the Arts in downtown New Bern. There are over 20 members participating (see next page). An opening reception on June 6 featured a special exhibit of vintage cameras. CPC members are encouraged to invite family and friends to stop by the gallery, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through June 28. June 14 Club meeting, followed by afternoon Photoshop tutorial.
June 30 and July 28 Club members have been invited to introduce kids in the Trenton, NC, 4H Club to the fun of photography. Tom, John, Emma, and Mike have volunteered so far; e-mail Tom if you’d like to join in too. July 12 Know your camera: special training session offered Back in January the CPC had a training session for members who had gotten new cameras over the holidays. President Tom McCabe is planning to offer a similar training session again in July. “The July meeting was changed from the 12th to the 19th. However, we still have access to our spaces in the church on the 12th so we will designate that day as our next camera training day,”
Tom said. “We will have knowledgeable folks from both the Nikon and the Canon worlds. If you plan to attend, please make sure you bring your manual as well as your camera.” July 19 Club meeting, Centenary Church, New Bern.
Opportunities: shoot or show
Photopass for Sylvan Heights Bird Park This aviary park in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, offers a “Photopass” that, for a nominal charge in addition to the membership fee, allows photographers special access: additional hours and obstruction-free locations to shoot from. Go to www.shwpark.com, click on “Support Us,” and then click on the Photopass option.
“Tar Heel images” sought by magazine Our State magazine is looking for images that illustrate distinctive and attractive qualities of North Carolina. Each issue features a “Tar Heel Image” on the final page. The publication pays $50 for each photo they select to print. To submit, log on to www.ourstate.com. Pit stop photo op: vintage car race pauses in New Bern On Wednesday, June 25, New Bern will be a “stopping place” for the antique and classic automobiles that are participating in the “The Great Race—Maine to Florida.” Automobiles will be on display downtown.
Skill-building Photographic Society of America: courses Members of PSA have access to on-line classes or individualized instruction. Check it out at http://www.psa-photo.org/index.php?sn-education.\ Classes at ASAP in Greenville See what courses are available this month. A three-session intro class starts on May 6. “Bells, Whistles, and Buttons of you DSLR Camera” will be offered May 14. Jamie Konarski Davidson will offer a class on outdoor and nature photography on May 20. “Taking Control of Your Camera” will be on May 21, and “Building Blocks of Composition” is May 28. http://asapphoto.com/courses.html Ed2Go at Craven Community College CCC offers online photography courses. “Nature and Wildlife” photography defined by international photographers’ associations Three of the world’s largest international photography organizations have arrived at a common definition for nature and wildlife photography. The Photographic Society of America (PSA) which represents 6500 members and 470 camera clubs; the Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique (FIAP) [continued on page 6]
Meeting Themes for 2014:
presentations/workshops and mini-comps
June Panning and Focus/Recompose
– John Steady
Mini-comp – Creating a composite. July Preparing for a Photo Contest
- Adrian Henson Mini-comp – selective focus with shallow depth of
field. August Building Your Photograph –Vinny Colucci
September Color and Color Harmony – Evie Chang Henderson
October Fall Competition November Image Design – Jennifer King
December Holiday Party
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Getting the hang of it: CPC members Mike Carter, Tom McCabe, Larry Cotton, Alan Welch, Chuck Colucci, Ralph Wilson, and Wayne Lytton pitched in to help Craven Arts Council staff
(executive director Carol Tokarski, above, center, and marketing associate Valerie Rissel, below, center) and other volunteers mount the club’s June exhibit at Bank of the Arts. Nearly 20 photographers, out of a current membership of over 70, each contributed up to five framed or gallery-wrapped works for display. Subject matter includes portraits, macro, landscapes, nautical scenes, and more, in color and monochrome. Make sure you stop by the exhibit before June 28. Photos by Jeanne Julian.
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which represents more than 85 national associations; and The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) with over 11,000 members will all use the same definition for nature and wildlife categories for their respective competitions and exhibitions. The new definition will come in to effect in January 2015. The introduction of a common definition is primarily intended to provide clarity to competition entrants. Saturday, June 21: “painted barns” workshop with Jamie Konarski Davidson Photography pro Jamie Konarski Davidson says she loves to share the charm and mystery of the intriguing painted barns of Cameron—a favorite location of hers for over ten years. She will lead a one-day field workshop on June 21. “Opportunities for landscape, macro, HDR,
color, and
infrared photography abound,” she said. Space is limited, and the fee is $100 per person. Registration closes June 14. To register, click here. Above is an image of the iconic barns.
Fun and inspiration
Explore the PSA gallery Take a look at the new member gallery at the Photographic Society of America: http://www.psa-photo.org/index.php?galleries-new-
member-gallery. The photographs posted here change each month. Exhibit hits home run: photography documents a season of baseball in Durham The North Carolina Museum of Art presents Bull City Summer through August 2014. The photography exhibition portrays the traditions, community, and art of baseball throughout the 2013 season at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The artists documented all 72 home games, beginning with the Bulls’ home opener on April 8, 2013. It features works by nationally and internationally acclaimed photographers.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Elements Tools
submitted by Ralph Wilson o “H” Hand Tool
o “Z” Zoom Tool
o “M” Rectangular
Marquee
o “V” Move Tool
o “A” Quick Selection
o “L” Lasso
o “J” Spot Healing
o “Y” Red Eye
o “S” Clone Stamp
o “ R” Blur Tool
o “B” Brush
o “E” Eraser
o “K” Paint Bucket
o “G” Gradient
o “I” Color Picker
o “U” Custom Shape
o “T” Horizontal Type
o “N” Pencil
o “C” Crop
o “W” Recompose
o “Q” Cookie Cutter
o “P” Straight Tool
A June 21 workshop with New Life Photos will explore the painted barns of Cameron, NC. Jamie Konarski Davidson, workshop leader, has presented for a CPC audience in the past. Photo courtesy New Life Photos.
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO EXPERIMENT WITH A FISHEYE LENS?
If so, ask Dave Slyck how he likes the new lens he just received for his Lumix GX1. “Every boy needs a new toy once in a while,” he said. “Having never really used a fisheye lens before, I decided to give
it a trial run at Captain Phillips in Swansboro.” The results are at right, with more on page 7.
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Quote of the Month
I would say to any artist: “Don't be repressed in your work,
dare to experiment, consider any urge, if in a new direction all the better.”
~ Edward Weston to Ansel Adams
Photos by Dave Slyck.
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Club Gallery Wildlife
Springtime serenades Clockwise from top left: “Painted Bunting Singing,” “Barn Swallow Singing,” “Martin Singing,” “Protonotary Warbler Sings,” and “Indigo Bunting Sings” by Clifton Baker. “I love nature, and if I can catch a bird singing, it makes my day,” said Cliff.
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Club Gallery Wildlife
The birds and the bees A birding cruise to Hammocks Beach, sponsored by the Coastal
Federation, resulted in these images by Alan Welch, who says these regularly scheduled trips are “a lot of fun.”
Top: Canon 60D, Canon 400mm F5.6 lens, ISO 400, 1/1000 @ F11. Right: Canon 60D, Canon 400mm F5.6 lens, ISO 400, 1/1250 @ F11.
Below: “Hungry Bee” by Ralph Wilson.
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Club Gallery Landscape
Hoodoo heaven Jeanne Julian visited Bryce Canyon National Park this spring, and hiked among its extraordinary formations: fins, slot canyons, windows, and pillars of rock. Top: “Lone Tree” was shot with a polarizing filter, helpful in strong Southwestern light. Center: “Navajo Trail, Sunrise.” Dozens of photographers go to Sunrise and Sunset points at the most dramatic hours; an overcast morning offers a more subtle view of a trail taken the previous day. “There were snow flurries in the air soon after this was shot!” Left: “Bryce Landscape” with a dry creek bed and a prominent hoodoo of white limestone was shot from Inspiration Point.
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Club Gallery Landscape
Deliciously dismal Clockwise from top left: “Dismal
Swamp Tree,” “Swamp,” overhead view in the Dismal Swamp, and “One
Extreme to Another” by Ralph Wilson. Ralph used the Panorama function in
Elements 11, putting four photos together to show the tree and its
reflection in the water. Of the image of the houses, Ralph says, “I find this all
over North Carolina. Great looking places next to shacks.”
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Club Gallery Waterscape
Tranquility and traffic Above: The Ashokan Reservoir in upstate New York provides drinking water for New York City, Ralph Wilson says. Below: watercraft as seen from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Photos and collages by Ralph Wilson.
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Club Gallery People
Models in Morehead
Tom McCabe attended a seminar presented in Morehead City, NC, by the Professional Photographers
of North Carolina. Attendees were able to practice photographing models in outdoor settings.
Above: “Taj.” Right: “Miss Taj.”
Photos by Tom McCabe.
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Club Gallery People
Expressive Top: “Veteran” by Robert Hendrix placed first in the May mini-competition in the “visionary” category. Right: “Dancer at Pyrate Festival, Hammocks Beach” by Kathy Tucci; Canon T3i, ISO 100, 1/250 second at f8. Below: Musicians of the Beaufort County Traditional Music Association. Photo by Ralph Wilson.
Expressive Top: “Veteran” by Robert Hendrix placed first in the May mini-competition in the “visionary” category. Right: “Dancer at Pyrate Festival, Hammocks Beach” by Kathy Tucci; Canon T3i, ISO 100, 1/250 second at f8. Below: Musicians of the Beaufort County Traditional Music Association. Photo by Ralph Wilson.
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Club Gallery Transportation
…and overhead Chuck Colucci captured the thrills of the recent MCAS Cherry Point Air Show.
Underneath… Ralph Wilson documented the
experience of driving the 20-mile long Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel with
photos and a collage.
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Club Gallery Transportation
Air show Chuck Colucci captured the thrills of the recent MCAS Cherry Point Air Show.
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Club Gallery Transportation
Auto motive After the May CPC meeting, Alan Welch moseyed over to the antique car show in downtown New Bern and scored some interesting images. Top: “Austin Healy Sprite with individual windscreens,” Canon 60D, 17-85mm lens. ISO 100, 1/15 sec @ F11. “Hand held (yes, hand held!),” Alan revealed. Center: “Headlight Treatment,” Canon 60 D, Canon 17-85mm lens, ISO 100, 1/50 @ F11. Bottom: “Plein Air Painting,” Canon 60 D, Canon 17-85mm lens, ISO 100, 1/80 @ F11.
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Coastal Photo Club Officers President: Tom McCabe [email protected]
252-349-3184 Vice Pres.: Mike Carter [email protected] 252-637-4044 Secretary: Bob Manning [email protected] 252-638-5588 Treasurer: Mary O’Neill [email protected] 252-652-7134
Committees
Talent Development Chair: Sue Williams Public Education Chair: Tom McCabe Members: John Steady Competitions Chair: Mike Carter Members: Archie Lewis, Joan Bower Special Events/Community Service Co-Chairs: Rick Meyer, Judy Hills Web Site: Alan Welch
Field Trips: Chuck Colucci
Slide Show Organizer: Becky Preece
Media: Ed Hall
Newsletter Editor: Jeanne Julian
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.coastalphotoclub.com/ Facebook: “Like” us! Correspondence: Coastal Photo Club, Inc., P. O. Box 585 New Bern, NC 28563-0585 Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, the Coastal Photo Club meets on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Boy Scout Room, basement level, Centenary United Methodist Church, 309 New Street, New Bern, North Carolina. Visitors and guests are welcome! NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: Coastal Photo Club News, the monthly newsletter free to members and friends of the CPC, is the recipient of the Small Club Division First Place award in the Photographic Society of America Newsletter Contest for 2013. Material is due to Jeanne Julian, [email protected], by June 29 for the July 2014 issue. All kinds of content are welcome, and photo submissions especially encouraged. Please forward your images saved with a title and your name (i.e., AtlanticBeach.JaneSmith) to ensure correct attribution. All image rights reserved by the photographers.
Benefits of CPC Membership
Web portfolio: display and edit your portfolio at no charge on the CPC web site. Competition: challenge yourself and receive feedback on your work through monthly
competitions available only to members. Two juried competitions annually.
Instruction: in-house, hands-on workshops with experts and novices, and presentations by visiting pros, make meetings interesting and useful.
Exhibit your work: the CPC is regularly invited to mount exhibits in galleries and other public venues. Usually, you can offer your prints for sale.
Service: give back to the community by doing what you love. CPC members have the opportunity to volunteer as photographers for local non-profit events and organizations.
Free newsletter: our monthly newsletter offers photography tips and event information. Submit your own images for publication.
Field trips: enhance and practice your skills in new settings. Group travel makes it fun and
affordable. Past trips include the Great Smoky Mountains, Duke Gardens, and Wilmington.
Discounts: on paper supplies. Go to www.redriverpaper.com/myclub and enter the club code “coastal” when placing your order. The club also gets a commission each time you order.
2014 Meetings and Newsletter Deadlines Subject to change—check the web site frequently.
Submit to newsletter Meeting_ June 14 July 12* June 29 July 19**
July 27 August 9 August 31 September 13 September 28 October 11 October 26 November 8 November 30 December 13 *camera workshop—all welcome **regular meeting
