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Official Newsletter of the Capital City Camera Club August 2010
iNSIDE THIS ISSUE ONLINE COMPETITION WINNERS JUNE PRINT COMPETITION RESULTS FIELD TRIP & WORKSHOP iNFORMATION 2010 ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR PHOTO COMPETITION INFO
C Offi President - Sue Sizemore - Jan/Jul* Vice President - Renette Jodoin - Sep Secretary - Rhonda Goode - Mar Treasurer - Bryan Hassler - Oct Past President - Chuck Rice - Feb/Jun
C M Don Ball Anita Barnes Ron Bartoszewicz Betty Beasley Dave Bedingfield Anna Bishop Donna Blanks - May Robin Bradford - Jul Jennifer Brown Barbara Bryan Diana Bunch Erik Chavez Bonnie Eberwein - Apr Mit Fontaine - Aug Sri Ginjupalli - Feb Aleah Goode - Mar Tim Goode Patsy Heaton Beverly Henry - Jan Jennifer Holman Janice Howell Alexis Jodoin Roger Jodoin - Sep
Regina Kakhnovets Charlie Kuykendall Jesse Kuykendall Nathan Kuykendall Caryl Lawson - Aug Teresa Lizotte - Apr Pam Long - Aug Curtis Miyasaka Tom McGregor Sue Mehearg Danette Mills Jim Pappanastos DiAnna Paulk Valencia Price Elizabeth Rhodes Carl Saunders - Jun Diane Sims - May Sharon Slater Darryl Spaulding Linda Starnes Robert Thomson Jackie Webber Connie Westover
Mp C Chairman - Roger Jodoin Mit Fontaine Jackie Webber
P C Betty Beasley Diana Bunch Patsy Heaton Caryl Lawson
F Tp C Chairman - Jennifer Barker Jennifer Brown Pam Long Carl Saunders Darryl Spaulding
P C Chairman - Vacant Newsletter Editor - Sue Sizemore Webmaster - Chuck Rice
* Months following members’ names indicate when member volunteered to bring refreshments for meetings in 2010.
Cover photo by Sue Sizemore
Capital City Camera Club
A note from the Club President . . . First Steps ! I would never have imagined as I walked into the July meeting of the Capital City Camera Club that I would walk out having been elected to the office of club president. During the 5-1/2 years that Chuck Rice served as president, he worked tirelessly, made some remarkable strides and left me with some really big shoes to fill. I intend to step up to the challenge and, with your help, use his tradition of excellence as my guide. We have an outstanding new board of officers as well as some equally talented members who have volunteered to serve on several of our committees. I look forward to working with each and every one of them. The officers and committee members are listed on the previous page, and we have already begun working on future programs, field trips, workshops and activities designed to teach us, entertain us, and whet our creative appetites. Additionally, we are exploring ways to get more membership information out to the community and reach others who share our interest in photography. Please don’t hesitate to discuss your ideas with us to help in the planning process or, even better, volunteer to serve on one of the committees yourself. I encourage you to be an active partner in growing our club. Thank you for the confidence in me and support you have expressed. By working together, we can continue to make the Capital City Camera Club the best ever!
Sue Sizemore
J M Ms Chuck Rice conducted the July 13, 2010, meeting of the Capital City Camera Club and opened the meeting by welcoming several new guests. Chuck reminded the members that he had resigned as President at the June meeting because of newly assigned work responsibilities and also pointed out that the office of Vice President and Secretary had not been actively held for some time. He called for the nomination and election of new officers. The following officers were elected: President - Sue Sizemore; Vice President - Renette Jodoin; and Secretary - Rhonda Goode. Chuck will remain on the Executive Board as Past President. Bryan Hasler was elected Treasurer at the June meeting to replace Don Ball. Chuck then addressed the need for active committees to help the club be all that it can be. He called for volunteers and the following committees were filled. It was decided a business meeting of the club officers and committee members would be held on July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastmont Baptist Church. FIELD TRIP COMMITTEE: MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Jennifer Barker, Jennifer Brown, Pam Long, Carl Saunders and Darryl Spaulding Roger Jodoin, Mit Fontaine, and Jackie Webber Betty Beasley, Diana Bunch, Patsy Heaton and Caryl Lawson
Diana Bunch presented a photo opportunity to the club called Help-Portrait. The date of the event is December 12, 2010. Tim Goode volunteered to secure a place for a lighting workshop for August 14. Ribbons were presented to winners of the June competition, and it was decided that the August On-line Competition theme will be “Eyes.” Refreshments were provided by Robin Bradford and Sue Sizemore. Mit Fontaine, Caryl Lawson, and Pam Long volunteered to provide refreshments for next month’s meeting. Caryl Lawson won the door prize. The next meeting is August 9 and will be a competition night with the categories: “Abstract” and “Open.” Respectfully submitted. Rhonda Goode, Secretary
Capital City Camera Club
STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOP August 14, 2010
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
PRESENTED BY RYAN BARTELS DIRECTIONS: THE WORKSHOP WILL BE AT THE FAULKNER UNIVERSITY STUDENT MULTIPLEX, 5345 ATLANTA HIGHWAY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. WHEN YOU ENTER CAMPUS GO RIGHT AND YOU'LL COME AROUND TO A STOP SIGN AT THE SOFTBALL FIELD. MAKE A LEFT AND YOU'LL SEE THE MULTIPLEX. PARK THERE AND GO IN THE DOORS UNDER THE DOUBLE COLUMNS. LOOK FOR SIGNS IN THE LOBBY INDICATING WHERE TO GO. DON’T FORGET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT!
Background Photo by Chuck Rice (displayed at 30% opacity)
ADVANCED Capital City Camera Club
“Walking Down a Birmingham Street” by Mit Fontaine FIRST PLACE - ADVANCED CITY
“Rayz Place” by Tim Goode THIRD PLACE - ADVANCED CITY
“New & Old Mobile” by Mit Fontaine SECOND PLACE - ADVANCED CITY
NOVICE
June Print Competition
“Atlanta Police Bikes” by Caryl Lawson FIRST PLACE - NOVICE CITY
“Mirrored Vision of 5th Avenue” by Renette Jodoin SECOND PLACE - NOVICE CITY
“Birmingham from the Bluff ” by Caryl Lawson HONORABLE MENTION - NOVICE CITY
Capital City Camera Club ADVANCED “Montgomery Activities Center” by Tim Goode SECOND PLACE - ADVANCED OPEN
“Puma on the Prowl” by Tim Goode FIRST PLACE - ADVANCED OPEN
“Telephonic Sunset” by Mit Fontaine THIRD PLACE - ADVANCED OPEN
NOVICE
June Print Competition “Cupcake Cutie” by Caryl Lawson SECOND PLACE - NOVICE OPEN
“All Alone” by Betty Beasley FIRST PLACE - NOVICE OPEN
“Alabama River at Sunset” by Caryl Lawson HONORABLE MENTION - NOVICE OPEN
“Wish I Was There” by Robin Bradford THIRD PLACE - NOVICE OPEN
APRIL COMPETITION WINNER
ONLINE COMPETITION
~ SUNLIGHT ~ “Good Mornin’ Sunshine” by SUE SIZEMORE
MAY COMPETITION WINNER ~ FLOWERS ~ “A Sensuous Blossom” by CURTIS MIYASAKA
JUNE COMPETITION WINNER ~ WILDLIFE ~ “A Sea of Sea Lions” by DANETTE MILLS
BASIC RULES OF ENGAGEMENT* 1. Only one submission per member. 2. Photos MUST be taken between the 15th day of the month prior and the last day of the topic month. 3. Photos MUST have a title. 4. Submissions MUST be free of frames, signatures and borders. 5. Submissions MUST have exactly 600 pixels for its longest dimension and a maximum of 125KB per image. 6. You may substitute an image as your final entry anytime before the deadline. 7. Members MUST post images on the website to the correct pBase gallery (e.g., Monthly Assignment #01: Pots & Pans) or email the image to webmaster@photoclub.org no later than midnight on the last day of the topic month. * See the club website for complete information on schedules, rules, and tips.
UPCOMING ONLINE MONTHLY ASSIGNMENTS ~ JULY ~ “INDEPENDENCE DAY” Photos taken June 15-July 31 ~ AUGUST ~ “EYES” Photos taken July 15-August 31
2010 Field Trips
Photo by Sue Sizemore
Feb 13 Montgomery Zoo Montgomery AL Mar 13 SLE Rodeo Garrett Coliseum Montgomery AL Apr 17 Jasmine Hill Wetumpka AL May 16 Heroes Take Flight Fly-In Auburn AL Jun 19 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Foley AL Aug 14 Studio Lighting Workshop Montgomery AL Sep 18 Calloway Gardens Pine Mtn GA Oct 16 Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch Clanton AL Nov 6 Alabama Frontier Days Ft Toulouse Wetumpka AL
Got an idea for a field trip? Please share it with our Field Trip Committee. They are currently working on next year’s schedule.
CCCC Field Trip - September 18, 2010
In the 1930s, Cason and Virginia Callaway discovered a place of pristine beauty with exquisite natural springs in west central Georgia. Because of their enchantment with the area, they purchased thousands of acres of depleted cotton fields, including the land that is Callaway Gardens today. With a mind towards conservation, the Callaways began developing the environment, cultivating the native flora—including the rare prunifolia azalea (aka the plumleaf azalea) that grows wild here—and creating a respite from the world. Their plans were to invite their closest friends to their retreat, but as the Gardens began to take shape, they longed to share it with everyone. Their dreams came true in 1952 when Ida Cason Gardens opened to the public.
Gardens Admission Admission to Callaway Gardens includes the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center; Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center; John A. Sibley Horticultural Center; Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden; Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl; Overlook Azalea Garden; Discovery Bicycle Trail (bicycles are available for rent); Pioneer Log Cabin; Birds of Prey Shows (check event calendar for show times); Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel; nature trails and daily programs. One-Day General Admission includes tax and is based on the following age categories: Adult (ages 13 to 64) - $18
Senior (ages 65 and older) - $15
Child (ages 5-12) - $9
Directions Callaway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Georgia. If using an online mapping service like MapQuest or your GPS, please use the address "5887 Georgia Highway 354." Please note that this address is for the Real Estate Office entrance and very close to the main entrance of Callaway Gardens. Montgomery, AL (110 miles) - Take Interstate 85 to Ga. Hwy. 18 East (exit 2). Turn right off Hwy. 18 to the entrance of Callaway Gardens.
CCCC Field Trip - October 16, 2010
Pumpkin Patch in Clanton, ALABAMA Located just off of Interstate 65 in Clanton, Alabama, the Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch has more entertainment than you can shake a stick at. From the acres of fresh-off-the-vine pumpkins, pony rides, face painting and hay rides, all the way to helicopter rides and funnel cakes, we have something for each member of the family. We're sure you'll have a memorable adventure each time you visit.
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Pumpkins, Gourds and Sunflowers, oh my! With over 35 acres devoted to growing the South's best pumpkins, gourds and other beautiful Fall plants, there is a variety of different sized quality pumpkins to choose from. We're confident you'll find the perfect pumpkin that calls out your name.
LOCATION 35 MILES NORTH OF MONTGOMERY IN CLANTON, ALABAMA. From I-65N, take Exit 212 (CLANTON/LAY DAM) and turn left from the exit ramp. Travel 3/4 of a mile on Highway 145 (Lay Dam Road) to the Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch. http://www.grandolepumpkinpatch.net/
CCCC Field Trip - November 6, 2010
Alabama Frontier Days The most authentic Living History event in the state, Alabama Frontier Days is a reenactment of Alabama's 18-19th century from French Colonial times to the early American period. Includes Native American reenactors, period traders, merchants and entertainers. Alabama Frontier Days is a wonderful opportunity to see the unique culture of the South as it was transformed from Creek Indian lands to pioneer settler forts and homesteads during the period of 1700 to 1820. French Fort Toulouse will be occupied by a full force of authentically costumed French Colonial Marines and a War of 1812 camp will be set up next to Fort Jackson. We have also scheduled various demonstrations and period entertainments. A partial list of the demonstrations includes: Native American • • • •
Pottery Making Dugout Canoe Construction Hide Tanning Creek Indian Hunting Camp
Colonial/Early American • • • • • • •
Spinning, Weaving & Dying Blacksmithing Use of a Flintlock Musket Knife Making Ft. Toulouse Colonial Marines War of 1812 Military Encampment Military Surgeon
Period Entertainment • •
Puppet & Marionette Shows Strolling Balladeers
November 3-7, 2010 Admission Students $6.00 Adults $7.00 Hours: 8:30-4:30 pm
THE 42nd ANNUAL ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR Exhibition of Amateur, Student, and Professional Photography Sponsored jointly by
The Montgomery Professional Photographers Association and The Alabama National Fair and Agricultural Exposition EXHIBITION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Paul Robertson, Jr. (robertsonphoto@aol.com) All prints will be displayed in the Cultural Art Center (located directly behind the Coliseum)
RULES The Alabama National Fair Exhibition of Photography is open to all professional, serious amateur, and student photographers in this area who will agree to exhibit under the following rules:
SPECIAL AWARDS The Montgomery Professional Photographers Association will award suitably engraved plaques to the photographers exhibiting the best photograph in the Amateur, Professional and Student Divisions. In case of a tie in any of the above divisions the print juries will select the high point winner on the merits of the entries.
AWARDS A first, second, third place and two honorable mentions may be awarded in each of the classifications. 1. The maximum number of entries allowed will be five per exhibitor. The person entering the photographs must make the selection of the classification and this selection must be marked on the back of the entry. 2. An amateur photographer does not make his or her living from photography or actively solicit photographic work for assignment. A student photographer must be currently enrolled as a full time student in grades K - 12. After selecting the appropriate division (i.e., professional, amateur or student) the exhibitor may enter each of his/her prints in one of the classifications under his/her division.
CLASSIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL! ! ! ! ! 1. Portraits of Men 2. Portraits of Women 3. Portraits of Groups 4. Portraits of Children 5. Commercial, Industrial, Architectural 6. Wedding 7. Pictorial 8. Unclassified
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*AMATEUR:! ! ! 9. People - Children 10. People - Adult 11. Animals 12. Pictorial 13. Flowers 14. Unclassified
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*STUDENT: 15. People 16. Pictorial 17. Unclassified
* See Rule 2 for definition of amateur and student photographer
ENTRIES 3. Entrant must verify that he/she has created, composed, and made the original exposures within the past 24 months, and that the photograph has not been exhibited before in an Alabama National Fair Exhibition of Photography. 4. ALL PRINTS MUST BE PERMANENTLY MOUNTED ON 16” X 20” MOUNTBOARDS ONLY. THE MINIMUM SIZE OF THE PRINT ITSELF IS TO BE 8” X 10”. Prints may not be framed or stretcher mounted on masonite or canvas. Prints under glass are not eligible. Student entries may be covered with clear plastic for protection. Permission for other size mountboard may be authorized by committees. (NO FRAMES ALLOWED.) 5. Previous awards must be removed from the face of the print, and may be mounted for student exhibit cards. NAMES MUST NOT APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE PRINT OR MOUNT. 6. The entrant must place his/her name, address, and the title of the print on the BACK of the print along with the proper certification that he/she has complied with rule 2 above. All prints must have a title. “Untitled” and “No Title” are not a title and are unacceptable. 7. The print juries will select the prints to be hung in the exhibition from those submitted by the announced deadline and will make all selections for prizes. Every effort will be made to hang entries. However, the Alabama National Fair and the MPPA reserve the right to refuse any entry.
FEES 8. An entry fee of $30 will be charged for each person entering in professional, amateur or student classifications.
SHIPMENT 9. For the exhibitor’s protection, all prints should be delivered or shipped in boxes such as 16” x 20” Photographic Paper boxes, Fiber Salon Cases, or envelopes properly identified with entrant’s name and address. Prints must not have hangers or any other projections on them, which would cause damage to other prints during handling or judging. 10. Only one person’s entries will be allowed per case. 11. Entries must be shipped prepaid or delivered by hand. 12. All entries must be received no later than 3 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Capitol Filmworks, 909 Forest Ave. Montgomery, AL 36106. 13. Out of town and local entries must be picked up at Capitol Filmworks, 909 Forest Ave., Montgomery, AL 36106 during business hours the three weeks after the Fair. 14. Entry fees must accompany prints to be exhibited. Checks must be made out to “The Montgomery Professional Photographers Association.”
ENTRY FORMS 15. Entry forms and labels are available online at www.alnationalfair.org competitions.
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2010 CALENDAR Aug 14 - Studio Lighting Workshop, Montgomery Sep 13 - Program (TBA) Sep 18 - Field Trip to Callaway Gardens Oct 11 - Competition (Themes: Trash & Open) Oct 16 - Field Trip to Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch, Clanton Nov 6 - Field Trip to Fort Toulouse, Wetumpka Nov 8 - Competition (Themes: Candy & Open) Dec 13 - Print of the Year Competition Business Meetings are held as needed on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the website for the latest information.
UPCOMING PHOTO EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES AUG 21 “Muster on the Tallapoosa” Living History Camps of Creek & Cherokee Indians and Tennessee Militia. 9:30 a.m. - Dadeville AL (FREE) AUG 1-31 Half-price Saturdays @ Old Alabama Town 9:00-3:00 SEP 3-5 Sky-High Hot Air Balloon Festival Callaway Gardens OCT 8-17 Alabama National Fair Photography Exhibition (Submit entries NLT 3:00 p.m. on Sep 23) OCT 28 - JAN 9 Photography Exhibit - Annie Liebovitz: Women Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts