SnapShotSOfficial Newsletter of the Capital City Camera Club

August 2009

InsIde thIs IssueAPRIL And MAY 2009 PRInt COMPetItIOn ResuLtsOnLIne COMPetItIOn WInneRs PhOtOs FROM thRee FIeLd tRIPs2009 ALABAMA nAtIOnAL FAIR RuLes

Cover photo by Chuck Rice

Capital City Camera Club members

Background photo Tim Goode

Anita BarnesJudy BarrancoRon (Bart) BartoszewiczSherry Beazley David BedingfieldBarbara BennettAnna Bishop OCT 09

Donna BlanksJennifer BrownBarbara BryanDiana BunchLaDonna Burks Pierre CaldwellSandra CampbellKhristen CarlsonDeborah ConleyDennis CulbertsonMitford FontaineSarah FullertonKeith GeorgeSrinivas Ginjupalli FEB 10

Aleah GoodeRhonda Goode Tim GoodeJim HarrisBryan HasslerBeverly Henry JAN 10

Amanda HillJan HoffmanJennifer HolmanJanice HowellAlexis JodoinRenette JodoinRoger JodoinJeannine Keener Ronald Klein

Charles Kuykendall SEP 09

Jesse Kuykendall SEP 09

Nathan Kuykendall SEP 09

Robert LakeBryce Lugenbeal Anita McFarlandTom McGregorSue Mehearg Danette Mills Curtis MiyasakaJim PappanastosJudi Parks OCT 09

DiAnna Paulk JAN 10

Wayne PrattValencia PriceElizabeth RhodesCarl (Snake) SaundersDiane Sims Sue Sizemore Sharon SlaterLinda StarnesEleanor ThomasAlan TurnerKhari WebberJackie Webber Connie Westover NOV 09

Maddie White

*MONTHS SHOWN IS THE MONTH YOU VOLUNTEERED TO BRING REFRESHMENTS.

Club OfficersChuck Rice – President FEB 10

Robert Thomson – Vice President

Jeff Elliott – Secretary

Don Ball – Treasurer NOV 09

Club Members

A few words from the Club President

Great equipment doesn’t necessarily mean that you will take world class photos. But fortunately, the reverse is also true. World class photos don’t always require great equipment.

I say that as a preface to this: I have been too busy, most of this year, to take any photographs! Thinking about that statement I realized that it was really my own fault that I haven’t gotten more photographs because almost every waking minute of the year I have had a camera with me. It may not have been my Canon 40D and I may not have had my good lenses but photography is, in my opinion, more about the photographer than it is about the camera. I al-ways have my camera phone with me and most of the time I have my Canon PowerShot point and shoot with me. All I need to do is click the shutter a little more in the moments between the rush.

OK, so how do we put this new philosophy into effect. First, always remember that you have a camera with you. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said, “Gee, I wish I had had a camera with me!”, when in fact, I actually did have a camera of some kind with me and didn’t think about it.

Second, just because you’re not at the Grand Canyon or at a glamorous event or don’t have a beautiful model doesn’t mean that you don’t have anything worth shooting. You can shoot everyday things in innovative and creative ways and pro-duce some awesome pictures.

Third, Take the Shot!! Just because you have a camera with you and you see something worth shooting doesn’t mean that it will automatically move to your memory card. You have to pull out the camera and pull the trigger. Not really so hard.

Finally, don’t be disappointed that every shot isn’t a keeper. Even with great equipment great photographers throw away most of their shots. Shoot as much as you can and there will be some shots that you will be proud of and want to share.

Now start clicking!!

Chuck

Too Busy?

CAPITAL CITY

CAMERA CLuB

MEETING DATES2009Club

Meetings Dates

September 14

October 12

November 9

December 14

2009buSiNeSSMeetings

Dates

August 24

September 28

October 26

November 23

December 28

Dates are subject to change. Attend meetings or visit the

club website for the most up-to-date changes.

Studio Lighting Workshop

July 18, 2009

Jackson Hospital provided a room for the club to hold the studio light-ing workshop which is deeply appreci-ated along with all of Don’s hardwork

in organizing it. The photo above shows several, but not all, of the members that attended this event. A special thank you to Jeff ’s four models!

CAPITAL CITY CAMERA CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATEIN SCOTT KELBY’S SECOND ANNUAL WORLDWIDE PHOTOWALK!

Back Row: Diana Bunch, Elizabeth Rhodes, Aleah Goode, Rhonda Goode

Front Row, Sue Sizemore, Mit Fontaine, Jennifer Brown, Diane Sims

Not pictured: Tim Goode

Photos on this page by Sue Sizemore

CAPITAL CITY CAMERA CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATEIN SCOTT KELBY’S SECOND ANNUAL WORLDWIDE PHOTOWALK!

On July 18, 2009, Montgomery was one of many cities throughout the world to participate in Scott Kelby’s 2nd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk. Approximately 40 photographers (professionals and different levels of amateurs) met at Court Street Fountain in downtown Montgomery. For two hours, participants roamed the downtown area photographing things of interest.

Forty photographers – in all sorts of stances – some were laying on their backs, some were on their stomachs or knees – while others were looking up into the sky and others were slumped over an object of interest. Boy, did we evoke curious looks and some questions like: Who are you people? What are you doing? Why is that guy taking a picture of that ATM machine?The walk concluded at Dreamland BBQ (newly relocated to downtown Montgomery). Those that were interested in socializing and sharing their photos with fellow walkers were invited to do so at Dreamland.

Afterwards, participants were encouraged to select two of their favorite shots to submit to the local level. One photo from each city will be selected to go to worldwide level. One photograph will be picked as the winner.

I enjoyed the walk very much – I met some new people, spent time with fellow club members, tried to look at Montgomery creatively and stirred up some curiosity.

Rhonda Goode

All photos on this page by Rhonda Goode

I was working in Birmingham and Talladega all day long. I missed the morning workshop and almost missed the PhotoWalk. I arrived 45 minutes after the shoot began and found parking to be nonexistent. It was interesting to see cameras pointed all over the cityscape and tripods “walking” along sidewalks and disappearing into alleyways. I saw several familiar faces as well as photographers I have not met. People making their way to River-front Stadium or one of the nearby watering holes curiously watched the bevy of shutter-bugs explore the vicinity of Commerce Street. Police officers kept watch as they cruised the area in preparation for the evening’s Biscuits game. When the final moments allotted for the shoot expired, I chose to pursue food and relaxation at home.

Tim Goode

SCOTT KELBY’S SECOND ANNUAL WORLDWIDE PHOTOWALK CONTINUED!

All photos on this page by Tim Goode

Photo by DiAnna Paulk

Visit the Galleries of our Club MeMbers at

www.pbase.com/cccameraclub/members

Phil Scarsbrook, Digital Imaging Manager for Capi-tol Color Imaging, has over 30 years experience as a professional photographer. His work has included photojournalism, fashion and product photography, as well as wedding and portraiture. In the past, he has worked on assignment for such publications as The New York Times, News-week, Newsday, and The Associated Press. He has received numerous awards from the National Associa-tion of Photoshop Profes-sionals including 4 GuRu awards, the Vincent Versace award, a Digital Canvas award as well as a Photo-shop user Award.

Don’t miss this special workshop!

Working with Layers in Photoshop

with Phil Scarsbrook

The Capital City Camera Club is once again honored to have Phil Scarsbook return to provide instruction on using Photoshop. This class will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, at the club’s regular meeting room at Eastmont Baptist Church. We highly encourage all club members to attend.

Phil ScarsbrookGuru Award Winner in Photo Restoration

Phil Scarsbrook Photoshop Workshop with the Capital City Camera Club - August ‘07

Don’t miss this great

opportunity!

noviceCapital City Camera Club

“Slow Walk Home” 3rd Place - Travel - by Charles Kuykendall

“Arrows and Signs Direct Us in Our Travel” HM - Travel - by Elizabeth Rhodes

“Serene Landing” 2nd Place - Travel - by Donna Blanks

“Air Travel” - 1st Place - Travel - by Rhonda Goode

“A Slow Start to an Early Morning: HM - Travel - by Anna BishopPhoto not available at time of publication.

noviceaugust print Competition

“Beach Bumm”HM - Open - by Anna BishopPhoto not available at time of publication.

“Mystery Plant” HM - Open - by Rhonda Goode

“Blending In” 2nd Place - Open - by Renette JodoinPhoto not available at time of publication.

“Buckingham and His New Palace” 3rd Place - Open - by Elizabeth Rhodes

“His Eye on the Sparrow” - 1st Place - Openby Charles Kuykendall

advancedCapital City Camera Club

“Traveling Up Stream and Against the Wind”HM - Travel - by Mit Fontaine

“Traveling Down a Dark and Rainy Road” 2nd Place - Travel - by Mit Fontaine

“This Little Light of Mine” 1st Place - Travel - by Judi Parks

“The Hyper Space Experience” 3rd Place - Travel - by Judi Parks

advancedaugust print Competition

“Master of the Lake” - 1st Place - Open - by Tim Goode

“Night Performance” 2nd Place - Open - by Tim Goode

“Little Charmer” HM - Open - By Connie Westover

“I Ain’t No Gecko” - HM - Open by Mitford Fontaine

“Double Pond Reflections” 3rd Place - Open by Mit Fontaine

August Door Prize:Mit Fontaine won acopy of “Hot Shoe

Diaries” by Joe McNally. Available at Amazon.com.

See his amazing photography at

www.joemcnally.com. He also conducts workshops.

ENTRY FORM FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONSponsored by

The Montgomery Professional Photographers Association and the Alabama National Fair

For M.P.P.A. UsePlease Complete

For FAIR UsePlease Complete

Name _________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City____________________ County_________________

Zip code _______________Telephone________________

Name __________________________________________

Address_________________________________________

City_____________________ County________________

Zip code ________________ Telephone______________

INDICATE DIVISION: m Professional m Amateur m Student

Circle Classification Number Do Not Use No. Title1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1

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CLASSIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAl AMATEUR – COlOR AMATEUR – BlACk & WhITE 1. Portraits of Men 9. People – Children 15. People 2. Portraits of Women 10. People – Adult 16. Pictorial 3. Portraits of Groups 11. Animals 17. Unclassified 4. Portraits of Children 12. Pictorial 5. Commercial-Industrial-Architectural 13. Flowers STUDENT – COlOR OR BlACk & WhITE 6. Wedding 14. Unclassified 18. People 7. Pictorial 19. Pictorial 8. Unclassified 20. Unclassified

READ THE RULES CAREFULLY!! Fill out entry form. Select your division and your classifications. Attach these labels to the back of your prints in the upper left hand corner. Enclose completed entry form in the case with your prints. All prints MUST be packaged in print cases or 16” x 20” Photo Boxes or envelopes. We will accept no loose prints.

Name_______________________________________________Address____________________City__________State_______Zip________Classification #________Division_____________Print Title____________________________________________This is to certify that I have created, composed and made the original exposures within the last 24 months and that the photo has not been exhibited before in an Alabama National Fair Exhibition of Photography.Date__________Signature______________________________

Name_______________________________________________Address____________________City__________State______Zip________Classification #________Division____________Print Title___________________________________________This is to certify that I have created, composed and made the original exposures within the last 24 months and that the photo has not been exhibited before in an Alabama National Fair Exhibition of Photography.Date___________Signature______________________________

Name_______________________________________________Address____________________City__________State_______Zip________Classification #________Division_____________Print Title____________________________________________This is to certify that I have created, composed and made the original exposures within the last 24 months and that the photo has not been exhibited before in an Alabama National Fair Exhibition of Photography.Date__________Signature______________________________

Name_______________________________________________Address____________________City__________State_______Zip________Classification #________Division_____________Print Title____________________________________________This is to certify that I have created, composed and made the original exposures within the last 24 months and that the photo has not been exhibited before in an Alabama National Fair Exhibition of Photography.Date__________Signature______________________________

July Online Competition “Patriotic Pup” - by

June Online Competition “Big Splash” - by Jeff Elliott

2009 Field Trips

February 14, 2009 Montgomery ZooMontgomery, Alabama

March 14, 2009 Auburn HeroesAuburn, Alabama

April 18, 2009 Battle of Selma Selma, Alabama

May 16, 2009 Safari Park/ Calloway Gardens Georgia

June 13, 2009 Biscuits Baseball Montgomery, AL

July 18, 2009Studio WorkshopMontgomery, Al

September 5, 2009 Photoshop Workshop w/Phil ScarsbrookMontgomery, Alabama

September 26, 2009Highland GamesBlount Cultural Park

October 10, 2009 Barber Motorsports Birmingham, Alabama

November 14, 2009 Downtown Montgomery

Please make a commitment to join other club members on Capital City Camera Club field trips.

Field trips allow all members to share their experiences and techniques.

The more we go, the more we grow!

Held the fourth full weekend in September. Thousands attend this Scottish festival experience with

demonstrations of Scottish country dancing, horseshoeing, Border

collies, sheep sheering, authentic Scottish food, and more.

Competition in athletics, Highland dancing, piping and drumming.

9 am to 4 pm.

SepteMbeR FielD tRip

HigHlAND gAMeS - blOuNt CultuRAl pARk

Club Field Trip - Saturday, September 26, 2009

More Information to come.

Cameras, lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcomed.Children 12 & under are free with a paying adult.Ride the tram. Trams are provided so you can move easily (and freely, its free) around the park.

Motorcycle museum open 8am-6pm Fri, 8am-8pm Sat., 8am-5pm Sun. (Tickets available at Museum entrance).

Admission includes:Road Racing: Friday - SundayVintage Motocross RacesCross Country RacesSwap Meet and Flea MarketDemonstrations of the exotic motorcycles from the Museum

Separate admission required for: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Tickets available at Museum entrance.

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association is a member-owned nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing for the enjoyment of riders and spectators. AHRMA is a chartered promoter of the American Motorcyclist Association and conducts amateur activities.

The Barber Vintage Festival will also host a variety of events for specta-tors to enjoy including a swap meet, flea market, and vintage demos. Visitors will also have a rare chance to see and hear the exotic motor-cycles from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum which is home to one of the largest vintage and modern motorcycle collections in the world. Park admission includes all events. Concessions will be available all weekend.

There is nothing better than being in the rolling hills of “Alabama the Beautiful” on a fall day surrounded by the motorcycles of yesteryear.

Be it the sight of a vintage road racing machine being put through the paces on the undulating Barber track, the sound of a vintage motocross bike in competition, or the feel of being elbow to elbow with vendors and buyers in the swap meet where “one man’s junk becomes another man’s treasure”, you will surely find this to be a weekend to remember.

To add to the “fun” of the festival, participants and visitors are encour-aged to dress in “period attire”. This touch will make a great experience even better.

OCtObeR FielD tRipClub Field Trip - Saturday, October 10, 2009

$35 - 3 Day Admission Fri-Sun.

(Tickets will be $45 at the gate)

$20 - Friday General Admission

(Tickets will be $25 at the gate)

$20 - Saturday General Admission

(Tickets will be $25 at the gate)

$20 - Sunday General Admission

(Tickets will be $25 at the gate)

Barber Vintage Festival

www.barbermotorsports.com

Barber Vintage Festival

www.barbermotorsports.com

NOVeMbeR FielD tRip

DOWNtOWN MONtgOMeRY

Club Field TripSaturday, November 14, 2009

Photo by Tim Goode

Capital City Camera Club2009 & 2010 Competitions

2009 Club COMpetitiON tOpiCS

February - Historic Sites & OpenApril - Valentines & OpenJune - Religion & OpenAugust - travel & Open

October - Furniture & OpenNovember - Storms & Open

2010 Club COMpetitiON tOpiCSFebruary - Heroes & Open

April - Colors & OpenJune - City & Open

August - Abstract & OpenOctober - trash & Open

November - Candy & Open

Photo by Curtis Miyasaka