Canadian Camera Magazine Fall 2011

O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E C A N A D I A N A S S O C I AT I O N F O R P H O T O G R A P H I C A R T

A Youthful Look at Nature Photography Travel Tips for Amateur Photographers A Photographic Trip to the Palouse Competition Winners A Prickly Affair

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Vol. 12, No.3 • Fall 2011

Contents

Sheena Wilkie

Editor-in-chief 14220 71 Ave. Surrey BC V3W2L1 E-mail: editor-in-chief@capacanada.ca

Jacques S. Mailloux

Publishing Editor

Jozef VanVeenen

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CANADIAN CAMERA (ISSN1206-3401) is published quarterly by the Canadian Association for Photographic Art, Box 357, Logan Lake BC V0K 1W0. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written permission of the publisher and author. All photographic rights remain with the photographer. Opinions expressed are those of the individual contributors.

Articles and photographic portfolios are welcomed from all CAPA members. All articles should be submitted to CANADIAN CAMERA, c/o the editor-in-chief. If you wish material to be returned, include a suitably sized envelope with adequate return postage affixed.

CANADIAN CAMERA and the editor assume no responsibility for loss or damage to material, regardless of cause; however, every effort will be made to return material supplied with SASE. CANADIAN CAMERA reserves the unrestricted right to edit, crop and comment editorially on all submitted material.

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Individual copies are available for $7.95. Library subscriptions cost $35.00 for four issues.

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Jacques S. Mailloux

Sheena Wilkie

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John Lyon

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Message from the President Phototalk

Member's Portfolio 8 CAPA Competitions Connor Stefanison 14 A Youthful Look at Nature Photography and Jeff Findlay

20 25 Dave Haggarty 26 Bruce Garton 28 Rick Shapka

Jacques S. Mailloux

Photos by Bruce and Gayle Garton

A Photographic Trip to the Palouse CAPA 2011 Annual Digital Competition Travel Tips for Amateur Photographers A Prickly Affair

34 CAPA News 36 CAPA New Members

THE COVER Cover shot by Jess Findlay

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Message from the president

CAPA Officers & National

Dear friends, By a twist of fate, I find myself once again sitting in the President’s chair for another two years, looking after the interests of this great Association and its members, to the best of my abilities.

To do this, I am surrounded with extremely capable and unique ­individuals who have proved their value and their commitment time and again, and in which company I am proud to serve.

Council Members

Founded in 1968, CAPA is a nonprofit organization for photographers, including amateurs, professionals, camera clubs, and anyone interested in photography. The aims of CAPA are to promote good photography as an art form in Canada, and to provide useful information for photographers.

CAPA ac­complishes this through interaction with individuals and member camera clubs and by distributing slide sets, evaluating photographs, running competitions, and publishing the quarterly Canadian Camera. CAPA also sponsors Canadian Camera Conference, an annual summer weekend of field trips and seminars held in a different city each year.

CAPA is a member of the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP).

CAPA OFFICERS PRESIDENT Jacques S. Mailloux, FCAPA VICE PRESIDENT Rick Shapka SECRETARY Michael Breakey, FCAPA TREASURER Len Suchan, FCAPA PAST PRESIDENT Allen P. Bargen, FCAPA

CAPA DIRECTORS ATLANTIC ZONE Leo Allain QUEBEC ZONE Volunteer Opportunity ONTARIO ZONE Rod Trider PRAIRIE ZONE Larry Easton, FCAPA PACIFIC ZONE Larry Breitkreutz, MCAPA DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING Dr. Bob Ito, FCAPA DIRECTOR OF CCC William ( Bill ) Lloyd DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIONS Leonie Holmes

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR CAPA Membership phone 1.250.523.2378 c/o Lee Smith Box 357, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 E-mail: membership@capacanada.ca Website: www.capacanada.ca 2 - CANADIAN CAMERA

Jacques S. Mailloux

Among those exceptional individuals was Judy Higham, who needing a rest from so many activities she is involved with, asked to be replaced. Since the start of her involvement with CAPA, Judy has completely revised our competitions, and brought CAPA squarely into the digital age. We are extremely grateful for the work she has accomplished and wish her well in her future endeavours.

It is therefore with great honour that I have appointed Leonie Holmes, of Burlington, Ontario, to be our new Director of Competitions. Some of you may remember Leonie from years ago when she chaired the Nature Division. Leonie is a member of the Mississauga Camera Club, the Hamilton Camera Club, as well as the Latow Photographers Guild among others, and has achieved master level in two of those clubs. As a repeat past president of several clubs, Leonie is an experienced judge and brings tremendous experience and knowledge to the position, and in my view is the most capable person I know of to take over this key position. Leonie can be reached at competitions@capacanada.ca .

Fresh from my trip to London, Ontario, to attend the 2011 Canadian Camera Conference, a fabulous experience with a superb program I might add, I believe this is a great time to remind all our members that any donation of $10 or more to your Association is deductible from your taxes. Tax receipts are issued at the

beginning of the calendar year. Why not make CAPA a regular beneficiary of your generosity.

Your help will allow us to continue offering great programs at reduced rates, and develop new ones to meet newly identified needs.

While in London, Joyce DeMeester asked me to remind all of you, and especially clubs that there are a great many shows available to you from the CAPA Library she manages. A substantial number of those shows are digital, with the rest soon to be converted, to make it easier for you to borrow. Joyce can be reached at Library@CAPACanada.ca . Why not make use of this tremendous resource and make it a memorable evening presenting and discussing these beautiful images at your club?

This in turn reminds me that clubs often elect a new CAPA Club Representative at the start of the new season. Please make sure to forward this information to Lee Smith, our Office Manager, so that our Website as well as our online membership database are kept up-to-date. Lee can be reached at capa@ capacanada.ca . Make sure you keep her in the loop with regards to any changes at your club, or with your personal information. We frequently get requests from people who would like to join a local photo club, and we want to make sure we are giving them the correct information.

I would like to take this opportunity and remind members of the many discount programs we have in place with more to come,

so many in fact that your membership should not cost you anything. We have secured new discounts with several companies and organizations, including among others Henry’s, Photodex (ProShow Gold and ProShow Producer), Topaz Labs, HDRSoft (Photomatix Pro), and most recently Blurb, who offer a 20% discount to help you create your very own photo book! All of these codes are now available through the CAPA Website, when you log in to the Forum, following a simple registration process.

I would be remiss not to mention the greatest deal of all, Medoc insurance through Johnson Insurance. If you do any travelling through the year, this CAPA benefit can potentially save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in travel insurance. Typically, the premium is equal to 10% of your travel costs.

Adding insurance to even a short and inexpensive trip can add up quickly. My Medoc plan is $300 a year, and covers both my wife and I for any number of trips we might take through the year, up to 35 days each. What a deal!

And yes, we are working on a brand new Website you will fall in love with, the moment you see it. Still a few months away from being launched, keep an eye on www.capacanada.ca as changes will soon be coming your way! g Sincerely, Jacques S. Mailloux President

SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES, PORTFOLIOS AND NEWS ITEMS CAPA Members… We need submissions for upcoming issues. Canadian Camera is YOUR magazine! We welcome your articles, news items, portfolios and reviews. We do reserve the right to accept or reject material as we see fit. We will make every effort to achieve a balance of views, subject matter and geographical representation of our members. So please, submit an article about that last photo trip you took or that last nice lens you purchased. You never know, you might just get your name in print.

How to send material • Please write your article in Word format or plain text • You may mail your article and high ­resolution images on a CD/DVD • CD/DVD returns require a SASE suitable for return mail • You may send your article and low res photos by email to ­­editor-in-chief@ capacanada.ca • High resolution photos can also be ­submitted by FTP (instructions available upon request) • Please don’t format the text of your article. No bold, underline, bullets, indenting, or special characters • Photos must be JPG format (No RAW, TIFF, PSD, etc.)

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• Your article should not contain notes about where to place a photo • Your article should not contain wording specific to a photo • You may list your files and suggested captions after your article text • Please include your phone number, ­ e-mail address and CAPA membership number

When to send it • Winter Issue Oct. 23, 2011 • Spring Issue Jan. 19, 2012 • Summer Issue April 20, 2012 • Fall Issue July 20, 2012 These dates are for time-sensitive ­material only. Submitting an article and having it accepted does not mean it will come out in the next issue.

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phototalk

Sheena Wilkie, Editor-in-chief

Canadian Camera Conference 2011 In July, at Fanshawe College in London Ontario, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet more than a hundred CAPA members from across the country. I attended the Canadian Camera Conference, which was four amazing days of photography, education and camaraderie.

We were awed and inspired by the photographs and words of Nevada Wier who transported us to another place and time. Keynote speaker Ellen Anon made us think about how and why our images matter. There were over a dozen presenters; Paul Sparrow entertained us with an evening AV extravaganza and Ethan Meleg made us laugh so hard at his photography misadventures. We also enjoyed a tradeshow of photography related products (I picked up an EzeeStrap).

that conference attendees viewed in downtown London.

As I wandered around meeting people, attending presentations, (and even giving a couple of workshops myself) the true value of CAPA was very evident. It is you that makes CAPA what it is, your creativity, your talent,

your willingness to share, to educate, your warmth, it all shone through.

I can’t wait to register for the next Canadian Camera Conference — see you there! g Sheena Wilkie MCAPA www.phototalk.ca

During my time there I made so many new friends!

The London Camera Club hosted the conference – and wow – what a job they did! The host committee of Bill Lloyd, Eleanor Ovtscherenko, Rosemarie Culver and Harry Cartner made it look like a walk in the park.

The volunteers were well-organized and prepared; the accommodations were first class, and the food absolutely delicious. Gerry Alger, Director of Volunteers; Deb and Bill Hall, Fieldtrip Directors; Brenda Fee Perkins, Social Director and Jim Nagy, Registrar were backed up by dozens of volunteers who made it all happen! Thank you LCC! The conference was held over the Canada Day holiday, and as a special treat we had our very own barbecue complete with ribs, corn on the cob and cherry pie! Special thanks to Julie Waterhouse for providing us with this great shot of the fireworks display 4 - CANADIAN CAMERA

Photo by Julie Waterhouse

Left to Right – Harry Cartner, Deb Hall, Jacques Mailloux Photo by Gerry Alger

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MEMBER’S PORTFOLIO

John Lyon I have been an outdoorsman most of my adult life and a hunter for approximately thirty-five years. During that time I became interested in animals and nature in another way, photography. In the early years motion picture photography was my passion, first Super 8mm film and then video. I produced and marketed five short wildlife videos. While shooting video of wildlife, I always shot 35mm slides as well. With the advent of digital photography, my interests turned almost exclusively to still photography.

I use a Nikon D80 digital camera with a Tamron 200mm500mm manual zoom lens for my bird photography. This year I purchased a Nikon 80mm-400mm auto focus lens which I now use as my primary lens. My camera and lenses are mounted on a Manfrotto tripod.

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MEMBER’S PORTFOLIO

I enjoy bird photography for a number of different reasons: the challenge of a new form of photography, birds can be more convenient than traveling long distances for certain big game animals, the diversity of wild birds that live in my area and bird photography is fun!

I use several techniques when photographing birds. For the Kestrels, I set up a blind approximately thirty feet from the nest tree. When the adults come in to feed the chicks, I photograph them landing at the hole and feeding their young. For bluebirds, I set up a perch near the nest box and photograph the adult birds as they land or stand on the perch before they feed their chicks at approximately twelve to fifteen feet away.

Photography should be fun and photographing wild birds is fun!

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CAPA Competitions Nature Club Competition 20 March 2011 Host: Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia Gold Certificate Welland Camera Club, Welland ON Silver Certificate Cowichan Valley Camera Club, Duncan BC Bronze Certificate Trillium Photographic Club, Oakville ON Judy Higham, Chair Nature Competition competitions@capacanada.ca Certificate of Merit 1st Earl Reinink, Welland Camera Club “The Dispute”

Certificate of Merit 2nd Marilyn Jarrett, Trillium Photographic Club “Red-Tailed Hawk”

Certificate of Merit 3rd Paul Turton, Welland Camera Club “Wasp”

Racine Erland, Cowichan Valley Camera Club “Balancing Act” Botany Certificate Evelyn Buchner, Sarnia Photo Club “Native Plant”

John van den Hengel, Cowichan Valley Camera Club “Searching for Food”

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CAPA Competitions Nature Individual Competition 20 March 2011 Host: Brant Camera Club, Brantford ON Gold Medal John Lyon, Kimberley BC Silver Medal Suzanne Huot, North Saanich BC Bronze Medal Peter Ferguson, Fonthill ON Judy Higham, Chair Nature Competition competitions@capacanada.ca Bronze Medal and Certificate of Merit 1st Peter Ferguson, "Loon Portrait"

Gold Medal and Certificate of Merit 2nd John Lyon "Female Kestrel with Cricket" Botany Certificate John Lyon “Foxtails” Certificate of Merit 3rd John Lyon "Male Flicker Feeding Chick"

Silver Medal Suzanne Huot, North Saanich BC “Snowy Egret Dance”

Suzanne Huot “Junco and Blossom”

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CAPA Competitions Print Club Competition 20 March 2011 Host: Abbotsford Photo Arts Club Gold Certificate London Camera Club, London ON Silver Certificate Langley Camera Club, Fort Langley BC Bronze Certificate North Shore Photographic Society, West Vancouver BC Geoff Brewster, Chair Print Competition geoffbrewster@gmail.com Certificate of Merit 1st Craig Roberts, Langley Camera Club “Eyes of a Stranger”

Certificate of Merit 3rd Rick Leche, Langley Camera Club “Swabachers Landing – Grand Tetons”

Certificate of Merit 2nd Wendy Carey, Cowichan Valley Camera Club “The Sentinels”

George Sapkowski, London Camera Club, “Baker’s Auto Wreckers”

Carol Coleman, North Shore Photographic Society “Unfurling” Carol-Ann Roos, North Shore Photographic Society “Water Reflections”

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CAPA Competitions Print Individual Competition 20 March 2011 Host: Abbotsford Photo Arts Club Gold Medal Ellie Schartner, Mt Lehman BC Silver Medal Jim Ainslie, Edmonton AB Bronze Medal Carol Coleman, North Vancouver BC Geoff Brewster, Chair Print Competition geoffbrewster@gmail.com Gold Medal and Certificate of Merit 2nd Ellie Schartner “Lisianthus”

Certificate of Merit 3rd Ellie Schartner “Early Morning – Harmon Lake”

Silver Medal Jim Ainslie “Lilies”

Bronze Medal Carol Coleman, North Vancouver BC “Seed Pods”

Joy Gerow, Langley BC “Reflections at St Georges” Marion McCristall, Langley BC “Bee At Work”

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CAPA Competitions Digital AV Competition 1 May 2011 Host: Pacific Digital Photo Club Photo Essays Gold Certificate London Camera Club, London ON Silver Medal Sheena Wilkie, Surrey BC Bronze Medal Bill Hall, Woodstock ON Travel Essays Gold Certificate RA Photo Club, Ottawa ON Silver Medal Abigail Gossage, Ottawa ON Bronze Medal Larry Easton, Regina SK Judy Higham, Chair Digital AV Competition competitions@capacanada.ca

Gold Certificate, Photo Essays, London Camera Club “Pixie Dust in the Garden”

Silver Medal, Photo Essays, Sheena Wilkie “Buffalo Dreams”

Silver Medal Travel Essays, Abigail Gossage “Varanasi – The Holy City”

Bronze Medal Photo Essays, Bill Hall “N.E.A.T. Fair”

Bronze Medal Travel Essays, Larry Easton “Journey of Tranquility”

Gold Certificate Travel Essays, RA Photo Club “Up The Nile”

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CAPA Competitions Postcard Competition 1 June 2011 Gold Medal Deb Hall, Woodstock ON Silver Medal Les Raskewicz, Maple Ridge, BC Carol Coleman, Chair Card Competitions carolcoleman@shaw.ca

Gold Medal Deb Hall “Road Trip”

Silver Medal Les Raskewicz “Everything In Its Place”

Honour Award Marion McCristall, Langley BC “Beauty Inside and Out”

Honour Award Bill Briggs, Kamloops BC “Explore Banff” Honour Award Bob Hawkins, Etobicoke ON “The Old Homestead”

Honour Award Lauren Nicholl, North Vancouver BC “Awakening”

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A Youthful Look at Nature Photography

By Connor Stefanison and Jeff Findlay

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JESS FINDLAY PHOTO

CONNOR STEFANISON PHOTO

We currently live on a continent where the majority of today’s youth spend their time hanging out at the mall, on the computer, or sending text messages. From a very early age, Jess Findlay (18) and myself, Connor Stefanison (20), have been going against the norm by spending as much time as possible in the outdoors.

Whether it is bird watching or fly fishing, we try to get out and experience it all.

Since 2008, Jess and I have found a new way to experience nature. After joining the Lions Gate Camera Club, we have actively pursued nature photography. Living just outside Vancouver, it isn’t hard to find great locations to photograph. It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to come across us slogging through muck photographing waterfowl at a local avian hotspot, or

mopping up sand and salt pursuing shorebirds along the city’s waterfront — and when we aren’t out taking photographs we can often be found outdoors mountain biking and skiing.

Getting out and exploring the province has been a regular activity for us and our families in order to photograph new birds or improve upon previous images. We are mainly self-taught, with some help

from Jess’ dad Randy Findlay, who is a passionate nature photographer. Jess and I have been fortunate enough to learn the skills which have allowed us to rise into the top echelon of youth nature photographers. Whether it is from kayaks, boats, cars or on foot, Jess and I go to great lengths to get “the shot”.

As the frequency of our trips has increased and our equipment improved, our photography has reflected these changes in a positive way. Some of our preferred shooting locations include: Burnaby Lake, Boundary Bay, Manning Provincial Park, Jasper, the Washington/ Oregon coast, and the BC Interior.

Although Jess and I mainly enjoy mammals, birds, and landscapes, birds seem to have become our most frequent subjects.

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CONNOR STEFANISON PHOTO CONNOR STEFANISON PHOTO

JESS FINDLAY PHOTO

Along the way, we have been able to learn many of the necessary skills for bird photography, and have learned a few tricks of our own. Here are some of the more valuable tips we’ve learned in no particular order: 1. When shooting subjects such as water birds or ground dwelling species, try to achieve a low angle. This creates a more pleasing foreground and background, and gives a more intimate perspective.

Investing in chest waders is highly recommended for water birds.

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2. Choosing the appropriate lighting angle and background is crucial.

Typically when shooting birds, even lighting is most pleasing. This avoids undesirable areas of shadow. A useful tip to try out in the field is to line up your shadow with your subject; this insures a great light angle! After you figure out the lighting, always look beyond the subject and visualize which location will provide the best background.

3. Many birds are difficult to expose for. To avoid clipping highlights or

losing detail in darker areas, check your histogram to make sure you’re within the boundaries.

4. A connection with the photographer and subsequently the viewer will make or break your image. A photo of a bird staring aimlessly off into the distance is generally not very compelling. For the most part a head angle 10 degrees or so towards the camera produces the best result. This allows eye contact yet enables the viewer to see the plumage and structure of the bird.

JESS FINDLAY PHOTO

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CONNOR STEFANISON PHOTO JESS FINDLAY PHOTO

CONNOR STEFANISON PHOTO

5. Hardly ever will you encounter a situation where you won’t benefit from the use of a tripod. The stability of a tripod allows one to save energy and use slower shutter speeds while maintaining sharpness.

6. Contrary to point number 5, handholding your camera is also very beneficial. We handhold our cameras the majority of the time. Even when using a 500mm lens, this is still very possible. Handholding allows you to move around quicker, change 18 - CANADIAN CAMERA

your angle, and sometimes get the shot before the bird flies away. The obvious downsides to handholding are occasional blurry images and sore arms.

7. Joining a nature photography forum such as www.naturescapes.net will allow you to have your images critiqued frequently and you’ll be able to consistently view great bird images to use as examples.

Hopefully you can use some of these tips to improve your own photography.

We have been featured in publications such as Nature’s Best Photography, Audubon Birds, and BC Government Publications. Nature photography has become much more than just an after school hobby for us. In the future we plan on instructing workshops and further developing our photographic skills. g

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A Photographic Trip to the Palouse

By Rick Shapka Why would I drive from the beautiful geography surrounding Vancouver, BC to photograph at an ­agricultural area called the Palouse in southeast Washington State? Is it because the visual ­opportunity for a picture is better in the Palouse than Vancouver? No. rather it is for the rich ­uniqueness of this area often referred to as “the Tuscany of the USA.” The Palouse changes color with each season, offering any photographer the potential opportunity to make exciting images. My many return visits to the Palouse complement my photographic style, which requires more than a single, quick visit. This is truly a beautiful area with seemingly never-ending rolling hills, old barns, farm vehicles, old churches, and friendly hard working people to photograph.

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While most of the Palouse is in Washington State, a small portion lies in west central Idaho. There is some debate about the derivation or meaning of the name Palouse. It may be taken partially from the name of an old native tribe of the area, or perhaps from the French language meaning of “short thick grasslands1. ” What ever the origin, today it is an area which produces a significant contribution to the US farm economy in the way of soft winter wheat, barley, lentils, and garbanzo crops. These complementary crops, while planted at different times from fall to spring, mature and then are harvested in a late summer sequence that provides much of the color that one will photograph.

Prior to making my first trip to the Palouse, I had asked fellow photographers

where I might make pictures. I was advised by some to simply drive the numerous local roads to find a viewpoint

on which to set up my tripod. While this may have been good general advice, when I arrived I did not find it the best

1 Stevens, Otto O. From ‘The Palouse – Jewel of the Inland Northwest, May 11 2009

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use of my photographic time. After a few days of random picture making, I visited with some local workers at the Colfax 22 - CANADIAN CAMERA

municipal offices. The ladies proved to be a treasure trove of local photographic knowledge, as well as providing a large-

scale map of Whitman County. One even extended an invitation to photograph at her farm! With this county map in hand, I was able to pin point more locations when I spoke with people at some of the local eateries.

One of the more productive places for potential opportunities turned out to be the “Top Notch Cafe” in Colfax where some customers refer to themselves as the old “Codgers”. These people were more than generous with their welcoming suggestions, while they spoke with pride about their farm buildings and activities. One of these “Codgers” was able to provide a location and direct me for permission to photograph on the property of the Manning Rye covered bridge, which I had not been able to find on a previous trip. Later while I

was scouting the proper light direction of this bridge, by driving further up the road I discovered another farm with numerous old tractors, and trucks with HDR picture potential. Another accommodating farmer provided further direction to a wonderful meadow, with gradual slopes to the river valley below.

Her information provided many more hours of photographic opportunity.

The city (really town) of Palouse is another interesting place both for people and buildings to photograph.

The townspeople are working hard to re-invent the town centre with the Bank Left Gallery, and Green Frog CafĂŠ cheer leading the artistic rejuvenation. It was at the Green Frog one evening over a glass of wine that I met Pat and Doug who farm a few miles outside of Palouse. Pat

and Doug are the second of their three generations farming in the area. During our conversations, they extended an

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back to spend a week with the family riding the harvesting combines and making pictures of them with the crops on the rolling hills as the backdrop.

While it may be best to photograph many subjects when the light is warm and the shadows long, it is tough to ask a farmer run the combine on that particular side slope early in the morning or late into the evening. One has to take the shot at the time the machine is at that great angle with the texture of the stubble showing its track whatever the time of day. Yes, it is possible to get some pictures 24 - CANADIAN CAMERA

with a group of combines and series of grain trucks lined up and working at dusk, but that shot is more serendipitous than good planning.

Where to stay when shooting in the Palouse? There are a few motels available in the area. During the university summer break, Washington State University offers some of its dorm rooms to off campus guests. While this is basic accommodation in Pullman, Washington, it is a very economic and clean facility, which provides an opportunity to spend time visiting a

pleasant campus environment. WSU operates its own dairy with a retail outlet for great cheese and tasty ice cream!

I have visited the Palouse a number of times over the past three years from May through September to experience the color of these months. Although I have not visited in the winter, I am told there are great pictures to be made then as well. I recommend the Palouse to any photographer who would like to make pictures of the people, the land and the machines. For those photographers like me who like to hike and cycle there are numerous trails and roads that should fit most people’s level of interest and fitness.

If you like company when you photograph, the roads of Palouse are a great area to travel with a friend and fellow photographer. More often than not your partner will see an opportunity that you may have missed because you were concentrating on the drive to your next stop. With a GPS and the Whitman County map it is possible to photograph on your own. However it is a good deal more fun to plan the next day’s shoot over a beer with a friend who is interested as you are in making a great picture. I find it better to have more than myself to depend on to wake and leave my dorm bed at 3:15 AM, to head out the door to catch the sunrise at Steptoe Butte! g

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Annual Digital Competition www.digitalcapacanada.ca

The 2011 Annual Digital Competition is underway. Have you submitted your entries yet?

For the first time ever in its seven year history, contestants have a choice between two themes, similar in concept, but completely different in rendition. Your assignment is to provide our judges with Shadow Play – or – Silhouette images that are exceptional, awe inspiring, or simply stunning! Look around you, drive around town or through the countryside, and find those shadows that seem to take on a life of their own, or even induce you to daydream! Or turn the familiar form of an object, a plant or a person into an exceptional silhouette, still a photograph and not a graphic design. Play with the light, use it, manipulate it, paint with it. Let your imagination run wild, brush up on your technique, review your camera manual to find out how best to use the controls on your equipment, and go for it, snap that picture!

And what can you expect for your efforts? How about one of three fabulous prize packages! The Sony cameras are true state of the art equipment – and look at what else is included to help you with your next great creation. Plus, ten additional participants will be the recipients of a prestigious CAPA Honour Award!

Legal Terms: With proper credits to the photographer and a reference to the CAPA 2011 Annual Digital Competition Prize, winners give CAPA, Sony of Canada Ltd. and Adobe Systems Canada Inc. the right to publish their winning photograph in Canadian Camera and on the CAPA Website, and use them at any CAPA, Sony and Adobe exhibition, publication, promotional or educational event. Entry into this competition implies acceptance of the above practice, unless refused in writing by notifying the Chair of this competition. CAPA recommends that the photographer obtain a model release for presentation and publication purposes, prior to submitting an entry, and have these available if requested. In case of legal challenge, the photographer agrees to hold CAPA, Sony of Canada Ltd. and Adobe Systems Canada Inc. harmless, and assume all liability or injury that may arise from entry into this competition. Photographers retain all creative rights to their art.

How to Enter: All entries must be submitted electronically no later than midnight (Pacific Standard Time: GMT-8:00) September 30th, 2011, through

our Website at www.digitalcapacanada.ca. If you participated in a previous year, you need not register again; you can use the same login and password. For new participants, all you need to do is register using your CAPA Member Number (i.e. 28999) and a valid e-mail address. Please make note of the password the software will generate for you. All participants will be confirmed as members in good standing and living in Canada against our database, before their entries are accepted and judged at the end of the competition. Your registration will also make it possible for you to change your mind and submit a different entry up to the very last moment! E-mail and regular mail entries will NOT be accepted, and will NOT be returned. The Rules and Guidelines governing this competition are posted on the CAPA Website and can be downloaded and printed for your convenience. E-mail enquiries should be sent to Jacques@CAPACanada.ca. Make sure you include the title of the competition and the word CAPA in the Subject line, or your message may be tagged as spam and not reach its destination.

Contestants may enter one image per theme, or both in the same topic. The themes are Shadow Play and Silhouette, as detailed above. Participation is limited to 2 Entries per member, both on topic. You can submit either

First Prize:

• Sony a500VL 16.7MP Digital SLR Kit w/18-55 Zoom Lens • Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW Camera Bag • Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head • $100 Gift Certificate towards your own Blurb Photo Book • Adobe Photoshop CS5 • Adobe Lightroom 3

Second Prize:

• Sony aNEX5 14.2MP Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera w/18-55 Zoom Lens • Lowepro Rezo 180 AW Camera Bag • Photoflex PX229 30” White Ajustable Umbrella • $100 Gift Certificate towards your own Blurb Photo Book • Adobe PhotoShop CS5 • Adobe Lightroom 3

Third Prize:

• Sony Cyber-shot DSCWX7B 16.2MP Digital Camera w/5x Optical Zoom • Lowepro Apex 120 AW Camera Bag • 2 packs of Hahnemühle Bamboo 290 gsm 8-1/2 x 11” Paper • $100 Gift Certificate towards your own Blurb Photo Book • Adobe Photoshop CS5 • Adobe Lightroom 3 colour or B&W images. Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop and other software is permitted.

Keep in mind though that we are looking for digital photographs and illustrations originating from photographs that have been produced with taste and imagination. Remember, CAPA is all about photographic art. And art should be created with care and love. Judging will be carried out in Ottawa in early October, and the results will be announced on the CAPA Website shortly thereafter.

Competition Chair: Jacques S. Mailloux

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We are deeply indebted to Roy Hooper of the Camera Club of Ottawa for hosting the CAPA Digital Website as well as providing and ­fine-tuning the software that makes it possible for contestants to submit their entries electronically.

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Travel Tips for Amateur Photographers

By Dave Haggarty

I once read a Kodak study estimating that 75% of all ­photographs are taken on family vacations. Serious ­photographers lie somewhere between the professional and the casual tourist: not enough time and money to hire location experts and wait for the perfect light but ­unwilling to blindly ­follow the guide with the canned spiel. Here are some tips I have found helpful for getting the best travel photos in the most ­time- and cost-effective ways.

Travel Planning: Before and On Location Good travel photographs come from good trips and good trips come from good planning. The Internet and travel guides are standard sources of travel information. When searching for photographable places, the UNESCO World Heritage list is worth checking as are web sites that display pictures so you can see what there is to photograph.

Once you have decided where to go, stay where you want to photograph.

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within a 5-minute walk from my hotel. Sometimes this may not be the cheapest hotel, but it can save on local transit costs. It also increases the probability that you will be close to where you want to be when the light is optimal – early morning or late afternoon.

Unlike a pro photographer who has hours to spend staging their shots to get the exact interpretation of reality that fits their artistic vision, the casual tourist, but serious photographer, is limited by both time and funds.

While you cannot always grab good photos on the run, you can stalk

them. Reconnoiter your sites with your particular interests in mind, noting what’s going on when; what sites are close to each other, your relative priorities for them and what ideas to follow up. Scope out vantage points and times of day so as not to get just any picture, but a memorable one. If not much is going on, take a record shot and move on. Return to key sites with the right equipment, at the right time, having reviewed appropriate camera settings, especially ones you do not habitually use.

Travel is exhausting, so build in downtime – daily (return to your nearby hotel mid-afternoon when the light is at its worst) and mid-holiday.

Try to schedule at least a three-day stay in an interesting place every couple of weeks. This gives you “3 R” time: rest, recovery and review. How has your photography been going?

Notice any ruts you have developed and figure out ways to avoid them.

Guided city tours provide an orientation but seldom yield good photos because of the tight schedule which keeps you moving most of the time. Although I generally avoid tours because I hate running for the bus when I’m photographing an interesting subject, I sometimes take them if it’s the only way to get access to hard-to-arrange sites. Try to stay at the front or end of the group – so you aren’t always shooting around people. The problem with tour guides is they’re either talking or walking to their next location: not ideal for the photographer. I simply advise the guide that it’s my wife’s job to listen, mine to take photos! She’ll tell me later what I missed (believe me!)

In countries like China or Russia, where the language is difficult or accommodations so expensive that you want to make the most of your time, I have arranged private tours.

The cost is surprisingly reasonable – about 20% more than a group tour, because all that is required is a car, driver and guide. This has worked out extremely well, because the guide understands that photos are my priority and we discuss the day’s schedule and sites with that in mind. They arrange entrances to busy locations, which sometimes have to be bought well in advance, and bypass large groups to get you

preferred entrance. They know the best times to move to avoid traffic jams, and, not insignificantly, give you someone to speak English with so you can ask about the country or they can translate for you. In short, private guides can be very cost-and time-effective. The key is to book with a reputable agency with good contacts in the country to which you are travelling.

Equipment Photo equipment for travelling is all about reducing weight while still being prepared. With a second camera body, you aren’t stuck if one fails, and you have the option of one with specialty lens for key sites. The primary lens should be an all-in-one with a huge range. The specialty lenses I carry are an extreme wide angle or, if nature photography is a possibility, a long telephoto. For times when I don’t want to risk my expensive gear, I carry a waterproof Olympus pocket camera that can go to concert halls to photograph interiors.

I decided not to invest in a full-frame camera body, but have annually changed my high-end Sony consumer camera bodies to keep up with technical innovations.

In-camera panoramas and video add variety to your pictures and HDR

helps compensate for lousy light you may encounter. Take advantage of all types of weather by protecting your camera so you can shoot in the rain and cold. I had a Gortex rain and winter cover designed for an Arctic trip, which when combined with a “Black Rapid Strap” creates a package that can withstand moderate rain and sea spray, so you are always ready to shoot. (For the rain coat check http://www.etsy.com/shop/ GramaLamaSewCreative?ref=pr_ shop_more ) I also carry a flash and a Gitzo traveler tripod. I carry a bag that does not look like a camera bag (a Tilley purse) and wear a photo vest with epaulets to keep my camera straps from sliding off. Black is a good colour for clothing because in urban photography you will find yourself shooting through glass, and dark colours minimize reflections.

It’s no accident that most photos are taken on vacation. Travel shakes us out of our familiar perceptions.

Good travel photographers have an appreciation for other cultures, curiosity, and an eye for what is telling, unusual or incongruous.

Develop your photographic skills by using the stimulation travel provides to avoid clichés and take those photos that will vividly recall your travel experiences and sensations. g

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A Prickly Affair

By Bruce Garton Photos by Bruce and Gayle Garton

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While undergoing chemotherapy treatments my friend and fellow photographer, Doug, would bring me numerous magazines and books to read. Needless to say most of them were in some way 足related to photography. One particular book on famous gardens caught my fancy. I decided then and there that as soon as my treatments were finished and I was able, I would photograph the 足cactus flowers of the Phoenix Botanical Garden.

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Finally in April, 2011, my wife Gayle and I boarded a flight for Phoenix, Arizona.

We were not only looking forward to the photo opportunities but also to be able to bask in some warm sunshine instead of just rusting here at home.

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Our first visit to the fifty acre Desert Botanical Garden was jaw-dropping amazing. The abundance, beauty and color of the blossoms were beyond our expectations. We had no idea that so many different varieties of cactus

existed. Some cacti are on the rare and endangered species list. Getting up close and personal with the huge Saguaro cactus was an experience not soon to be forgotten. We witnessed eight workmen very carefully

transplant a twelve foot Saguaro near the entrance to the garden.

The garden is also a social network with weekly concerts, guided walks and changing exhibits. Greeting guests at the entrance is a stunning blown glass

art exhibit by David Chihuly. The garden is lit at night and there are evening tours available led by a local professional photographer.

Rain showers hindered our photography and we knew we had

to make room in our itinerary to come back for more before heading home.

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is a 24� retractable reflector for which Gayle made a black removable elastic covering. I often place this behind the flowers, with the aid of my assistant, to create a black background to contrast with the gorgeous blooms.

The reflector also became quite the conversation piece as we met many fellow photographers who wanted to borrow it for just a few shots. Then came the discussions on focus, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field, etc., etc.

After a quick bite to eat and a cup of cactus tea at a wonderful open air restaurant located on one of the trails,

we were rejuvenated and ready to search for that perfect shot. Just off the trail something caught the corner of my eye.

Upon further investigation we came upon the biggest brown rabbit I had ever seen. Two questions immediately came to mind; how does he survive here in the desert, and what does he eat to get that big! One has to be extremely careful when venturing off trail in a cactus garden, days later we were still picking out needles. One of those life lessons learned the hard way!

All in all, it was a wonderful trip, one worth repeating to re-do all the

shots that didn’t make the cut. I must credit the untiring care and attention of Gayle, the prayers and good wishes of my friends of the Crescent Beach Photo Club and my passion for all things photographic for helping to cope with my healing and convalescing.

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CAPA News CAPA HONOURS 2010 - 2011 In recognition of their photographic achievement and photographic service to the Canadian Association for Photographic Art, the Honours Committee and the Chair, Val Davison, are pleased to confer CAPA Honours to the following recipients.

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CAPA HONOURARY FELLOWSHIP

Larry Breitkreutz CAPA Pacific Zone Director Joyce Chew CAPA Atlantic Zone District Representative – Halifax Carol Coleman CAPA Exhibition Standards Jan Lasteen CAPA Member Nancy Ricker CAPA Member

Merle Ace CAPA Past President Allen Bargen FCAPA CAPA President Rosemarie Culver CAPA Past President Val Davison FCAPA CAPA Past President Dave Haggarty CAPA Past President Jacques Mailloux CAPA Past President Tom Walters CAPA Past President Michael Grandmaison CAPA Past President

ASSOCIATE FELLOWSHIP HONOUR, ACAPA Jim Ainslie CAPA Chair – Print Circuits Larry Breitkreutz CAPA Pacific Zone Director Joyce Chew CAPA Atlantic Zone District Representative – Halifax Jan Lasteen CAPA Member jop tao Tse FRPS, FCAPS CAPA Member Mark Southard CAPA District Representative Central USA

FELLOWSHIP HONOUR, FCAPA Jim Ainslie CAPA Chair – Print Circuits jop tao Tse FRPS, FCAPS CAPA Member Larry Breitkreutz CAPA Pacific Zone Director Mark Southard CAPA District Representative Central USA

CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR FOR SERVICE TO CAPA Margaret Fellman CAPA Pacific Zone Executive Joy McDonell Former Editor Canadian Camera Magazine

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CAPA HONOURARY MEMBERSHIP Allen Bargen FCAPA CAPA President Bruce Gunion CAPA Chair - Digital Open/Theme/Altered Reality Competitions

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR SERVICE TO CAPA Bill Lloyd With our sincere thanks to Bill and his team In appreciation of their work in successfully producing the 2011 Canadian Camera Conference team in London Ontario.

The London Camera Club With our sincere thanks for hosting the 2011 Canadian Camera Conference Eleanor Ovtsherenko With our sincere thanks - CCC 2011 Steering Committee Rosemarie Culver With our sincere thanks - CCC 2011 Steering Committee Harry Cartner With our sincere thanks - CCC 2011 Steering Committee

CAPA 2011 Annual Scholarship Award Our congratulations go out to Karen Massier, of Abbotsford, BC, who is the well-deserving recipient of the CAPA 2011 Annual Scholarship Award. Karen is an accomplished photographer, and is currently a member of the Abbotsford Photo Arts Club, volunteering her time on the executive committee most of her sixteen years as a member. Karen intends to use her scholarship award to further her understanding of advanced lighting techniques.

2012 Capa Scholarship Individual and family CAPA members may apply for the annual $500.00 scholarship to assist members in furthering their knowledge of photography. Your application must include information describing how the funds will be used and the expected benefits from the scholarship. Send a letter to the CAPA President, or email to president@capacanada.ca. Applications must be received no later than June 31st, 2012. Please write a short photographic biography; include a list of service to CAPA and/or Canadian photography and details regarding the proposed use of the funds accompanied by a portfolio of six of your own images. Scans 1024x768 pixels up to 2 mb are preferred.

CAPA News

The CAPA Judging Course The 2011-2012 calendar for our Judging course is continually growing.

Here is the current list of locations where we are taking applications for ­registrations. For more information, or to discuss the possibility of a course in your area, please contact training@capacanada.ca.

Erie, Pa – October 29th, 2011 Saskatoon, SK - September 10th, 2011 Sarnia, ON - September 17th, 2011.

Ottawa, ON - November 5th, 2011 Kamloops, BC – November 12th, 2011 Richmond Hill, ON – Nov 26th, 2011 Fort Langley, BC - Spring 2012 Atlantic Zone - 2012 Calgary, AB - 2012

Did you know that one of the b­ enefits of CAPA membership is an invitation to join one of CAPA's Digital Imaging Study Groups?

Each month, the 4-7 members of a Study Group share images, ideas and comments with a view to exploring the world of digital post processing and its creative opportunities.

There are no contests, nor any ­judging. Our aim is to encourage, and learn from, each other's creativity.

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Like most photographers, you probably have a lot of fantastic images stored away, and we'd like to offer you a way to get them into a beautiful book - made by you. And here's a little incentive: We'll even kick in with 20% savings just for you as a CAPA member, so please, fire up your creativity and take advantage of it.

So, don't be shy. Unleash your creative genius and see where it takes you. Have fun, grab some inspiration in the Blurb Bookstore, and if you have any questions, just contact us - we're here to help.

To get your discount code, log in to the CAPA Forum, then go to the Members only area and click on Blurb Book Publishing for the details.

TOPAZ Labs offers CAPA Members a special discount on their software

CAPA is pleased to announce that Topaz Labs, makers of powerful plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop have agreed to extend a 15% discount to CAPA members, for their software products, effective immediately. Topaz Labs is the leading developer of powerful video and image enhancement products that use the most advanced technology currently available.

They distil the latest in imaging technology into useful products that deliver excellent results at a reasonable price. Their plug-ins for Photoshop enhance the final image in a dramatic and exciting way. Visit them at http://www.topazlabs.com/to see their product line.

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Announcing a new CAPA Membership Discount for Photodex Proshow Gold and Proshow Producer or ProShow Web effective July 12th, 2011.

Photodex is pleased to offer all CAPA members a chance to create great slideshows at a savings! A special limited discount for CAPA may be redeemed for any Proshow® Gold or Producer purchase.

For details of the discounts and to receive the CAPA Discount Code, you must be a registered member of the CAPA Forum. Then go to the Software Discounts – Members only area and click on the message for Photodex Corporation, where you will see the discount code.

If you would like to learn more about these Study Groups please contact: Bob Walling at capa.circuits@cogeco.ca (905-945-5772) or Jim Swift at ostonica@shaw.ca (250-723-5879) CAPA Digital Imaging Circuit

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