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February 2008



President

Howard Penn

410-544-1742

howwardpennphoto@

comcast.net


1st VP(s) Programs

Donna Neal

410-551-6548

donabodona1@aol.com


Cathy Steele

410-544-3629

c.m.steele@juno.com


2nd VP Contests

Chip Bulgin

410-518-6876

chip.bulgin@comcast.net


Secretary/Treasurer

Sunny Frank

301-261-6181

sunnyfrank@covad.net


Delegates

Dick Chomitz

410-721-5573


Webmaster

David Joyner wdjoyner@gmail.com




















































The Official Newsletter of the Anne Arundel Camera Club

http://arundelcameraclub.org/


Programs Planned


March 5 Program: Dick Bond

March 12 Theme Contest: Digital, Below two feet, Mono Prints, Weather

March 19 Program - Ferrell McCollough Has a book on HDR photography coming out March 08. Will be speaking on how the book was put together and the book will be for sale at this meeting http://beforethecoffee.wordpress.com/

March 26 Theme Contest: Slide, Selective Focus, Color Prints, all natural landscapes



Field Trip


March 29 Sat. Mount Vernon



February Contests


Novice Digital February 13, 2008
1st Place Bob Miller "Jumping Deer"
2nd Place Dawn Miller "Rainforest Philosopher"
3rd Place Mary Swanson "Florida Colors"
4th Place David Harding "How Fast?"
HM Bob Miller "Frigates"
HM David Harding "Red Fox"
HM Mark Owens "The Lookout"
HM David Joyner "You Called Me What?"

Unlimited Digital February 13, 2008
1st Place Donna Neal "No More Baths!"
2nd Place Dolphy Glendinning "I Wonder"
3rd Place Chuck Gallegos "Soaring Osprey"
4th Place Chuck Gallegos "Sunning Anhinga"
HM Tim Champney "On the Beach"

Novice Monochrome Prints February 13, 2008
1st Place Howard Penn "Peek a Boo"
2nd Place Mike Thomas "Skimmer"
3rd Place David Harding "Assateague Pony"
4th Place Howard Penn "Zhen Zhen"
HM Howard Penn "National Zoo's Fishing Cat"

Unlimited Monochrome Prints February 13, 2008
1st Place Bob Miller "In the Deep"
2nd Place Bob Miller "Hawk"
3rd Place Ernest Swanson "Girl Talk"
4th Place Gene Crooks "Pride"
HM Ernest Swanson "Footsteps in the Sand"
HM Angel Kidwell "Birds on a Hot Tin Roof"

Novice Color Prints February 27, 2008
1st Place David Harding "Assateague Killdeer"
2nd Place Walt Bodycomb "The Chase"
3rd Place Bob Miller "Ferocity"
4th Place Betty Harris "Two Male Lions"
HM Betty Harris "Mother Teaching"
HM Dawn Miller "Rainforest Philosopher"
HM Mary Swanson "Peek a Boo"

Unlimited Color Prints February 27, 2008
1st Place Dolphy Glendinning "All Washed Up"
2nd Place Howard Penn "Looking Over the Log"
3rd Place Ernest Swanson "Up CLose and Personal"
4th Place Donna Neal "Woodpecker"
HM Howard Penn "Stuck-up Blue"
HM Howard Penn "Flaming Flamingo"

Unlimited Slides February 27, 2008
1st Place Sunny Frank "Nevermore"
2nd Place Betty Harris "Gerenuk"
3rd Place Howard Penn "Tundra Swan"
4th Place Chuck Gallegos "Great Blue # 22"
HM Dolphy Glendinning "Spring Hope"
HM Howard Penn "Snow Leopard"

Congratulations to Ernie Swanson for earning a Masters Certificate in Color Prints.



March Fieldtrip

The camera club’s March fieldtrip is to historic Mount Vernon in Virginia. Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. We will be able to tour the Mansion house and more than a dozen outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. Stroll four different gardens, hike the Forest Trail, and explore the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, a four-acre working farm that includes a re-creation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn. George and Martha Washington rest in peace in the tomb where wreath laying ceremonies are held daily, and the Slave Memorial and Burial Ground is nearby. Guests will spend approximately 30 minutes in Washington’s home and approximately 3 - 4 hours taking in panoramic views, visiting Washington’s tomb, seeing the innovative Pioneer Farmer site with its 16-sided barn, the inspirational Slave Memorial, important outbuildings, lush gardens, museums with exhibitions on Washington and Mount Vernon archaeology, and exploring the Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, which includes 25 galleries and theaters. Historic Mount Vernon will open the Mansion’s basement where a pivotal scene was filmed for the blockbuster hit “National Treasure.” Fans of the movie will recognize the space as the location where Nicolas Cage’s character kidnaps the President. The rare tours of George Washington’s basement will be offered on weekends from January 12 through February 10.


Adults - $13.00
Senior Citizens, age 62 and above (with identification) - $12.00


Photoshop Fun

Color Infrared Effect For Photos

Here is a style to achieve Infrared Effects in Photoshop that people would think were done with real IR film by (Kodak, who makes a High-Speed Infrared Black-and-White film)

1. Open the photo you want to convert into an infrared image with Photoshop.

2. Next, Click "Ctrl+J" to duplicate the photograph.

3. Click Layer > New Adjust Layer > Selective Color and apply the following settings ...

- Colors = Cyans
- Cyan = 0%
- Magneta = 0%
- Yellow = 0%
- Black = +100%
- Method = Absolute


- Colors = Blues
- Cyan = 0%
- Magneta = 0%
- Yellow = 0%
- Black = +100%
- Method = Absolute

- Colors = Whites
- Cyan = 0%
- Magneta = 0%
- Yellow = 0%
- Black = -100%
- Method = Absolute

- Colors = Blacks
- Cyan = 0%
- Magneta = 0%
- Yellow = 0%
- Black = +100%
- Method = Absolute

4. Click Layer > New Adjust Layer > Channel Mixer and apply the following settings ...

- Output Channel = Red
- Red = +100%
- Green = +200%
- Blue = -200%

Constant = -10%

Check the box "Monochrome"

5. Now on the Layer Palette, click "Lighten" and set the "Opacity" to 100% to bring some of the blue color back.



Around Town

Sun, 30 March 2008 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Maryland Day 2008
Historic Annapolis Foundation will open its sites to the public free of charge as part of a local festival celebrating Maryland's history sponsored by the Four Rivers Heritage Area. Tour the William Paca House to see a new exhibit on family leisure time. Children's hands-on activities in the Garden will include smelling the spices used in colonial cooking and examples of activities enjoyed by colonial children. Historic Annapolis Foundation sites in Historic District: William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George Street HistoryQuest, 99 Main Street The Barracks, 43 Pinkney Street Waterfront Warehouse, 4 Pinkney Street Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store, 77 Main Street Free admission. No reservations required.

Contact: 410-990-4539 or visit http://www.annapolis.org
Location: Annapolis City. Downtown , Annapolis 21401


Sun, 06 April 2008 10:00 am
Marlborough Hunt Races
The Marlborough Hunt Races at Roedown are synonymous with the start of spring in Maryland. The rolling meadows of the historic Davidsonville farm provide a spectacular backdrop for point-to-point racing and the colorful festivities that complement them. Roedown is reviving the Annapolis Subscription Plate, the first recorded formal horse race in Maryland. To commemorate the 1743 challenge race, visitors to Roedown are encouraged to wear colonial costume and incorporate this theme in their tailgate parties. $5 admission. General parking $20. Rain or shine. Please, no pets allowed.

Contact: 410-798-8275 or visit www.marlboroughhuntraces.com
Location: Roedown Farm. 3836 Wayson Road , Davidsonville 21035 . www.marlboroughhuntraces.com



April 12 & 13, 2008

Washington DC
Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport

New ProShow Two-Day Training Classes

Join us for an unforgettable learning experience. The new, two-day ProShow Seminars offer in-depth training for both new and experienced users of ProShow. You'll learn everything from making your first show, to unlocking the power of ProShow Producer's advanced features in a hands-on classroom.

Class Schedule and Topics

Choose to attend one day or both. It's up to you. A discounted rate is available for customers attending both days.

Day One: Beginners
The first day of the ProShow Seminar will teach you how to get started creating slide shows with ProShow Gold or Producer. Learn all of the most important aspects of making high quality slide shows, including motion effects, transition effects, audio integration, and the use of these features together to create beautiful compositions within slide shows.

Day Two: Advanced Users
The second day of the ProShow Seminar will cover advanced features and techniques in ProShow Producer. Learn how to master advanced motion effects using keyframing, utilize Producer's masking feature to create dynamic compositions and use the powerful range of customized output options, including complete DVD menus, branding, and watermarking, to share your shows.

Register Now:

Call 1-800-37-PHOTO or click here to register for a Seminar. Remember, space is limited. Seats are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.


The National Museum of Natural History

Exhibit: October 30, 2007 – April 27, 2008.


Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards Exhibition 2007 - Sixty award-winning images from the annual Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards competition are displayed. Also featured are photos by the Conservation Photographer of the Year, Howard Ruby.

2008 Nature and Digital Seminars with John Shaw

Location: Tremont Grand & Conference Center, Baltimore, MD

Dates/Time: April 12 and 13 , 2008, 8:30AM - 4PM


Cost: $160 for one day, $225 for the full weekend (add $20 if registering at the door)

Registration: On-line at www.photosafaris.com or by calling 206-463-5383.

On April 12&13, 2008 our company, Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris (photosafaris.com) is offering a weekend nature and digital photography seminar with renowned photographer John Shaw. John will be presenting on nature photography on Saturday and digital workflow and Photoshop on Sunday. We’ve held these seminars in numerous cities over the past few years and each one has been very well attended and received.



March 2008
Baltimore, Maryland

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

1

Sunrise: 6:39am
Sunset: 5:58pm
Moonrise: 2:47am
Moonset: 11:39am


2

Sunrise: 6:37am
Sunset: 5:59pm
Moonrise: 3:37am
Moonset: 12:37pm
3

Sunrise: 6:36am
Sunset: 6:00pm
Moonrise: 4:19am
Moonset: 1:42pm
4

Sunrise: 6:34am
Sunset: 6:01pm
Moonrise: 4:56am
Moonset: 2:50pm
5

Sunrise: 6:33am
Sunset: 6:02pm
Moonrise: 5:27am
Moonset: 4:00pm
6

Sunrise: 6:31am
Sunset: 6:03pm
Moonrise: 5:55am
Moonset: 5:10pm
7

Sunrise: 6:30am
Sunset: 6:04pm
Moonrise: 6:20am
Moonset: 6:21pm
New Moon: 12:15pm
8

Sunrise: 6:28am
Sunset: 6:05pm
Moonrise: 6:45am
Moonset: 7:33pm


9DST Begins10

Sunrise: 7:25am
Sunset: 7:07pm
Moonrise: 8:40am
Moonset: 11:03pm
11

Sunrise: 7:24am
Sunset: 7:08pm
Moonrise: 9:13am
Moonset: none
12

Sunrise: 7:22am
Sunset: 7:09pm
Moonrise: 9:53am
Moonset: 12:20am
13

Sunrise: 7:20am
Sunset: 7:10pm
Moonrise: 10:42am
Moonset: 1:34am
14

Sunrise: 7:19am
Sunset: 7:11pm
Moonrise: 11:41am
Moonset: 2:43am
First Qtr: 5:46am
15

Sunrise: 7:17am
Sunset: 7:12pm
Moonrise: 12:48pm
Moonset: 3:41am



Sunrise: 7:27am
Sunset: 7:06pm
Moonrise: 8:11am
Moonset: 9:47pm


16

Sunrise: 7:16am
Sunset: 7:13pm
Moonrise: 1:59pm
Moonset: 4:29am
17

Sunrise: 7:14am
Sunset: 7:14pm
Moonrise: 3:10pm
Moonset: 5:07am
18

Sunrise: 7:13am
Sunset: 7:15pm
Moonrise: 4:19pm
Moonset: 5:39am
19

Sunrise: 7:11am
Sunset: 7:16pm
Moonrise: 5:25pm
Moonset: 6:05am
20

Sunrise: 7:09am
Sunset: 7:17pm
Moonrise: 6:30pm
Moonset: 6:28am
21

Sunrise: 7:08am
Sunset: 7:18pm
Moonrise: 7:32pm
Moonset: 6:50am
Full Moon: 1:41pm
22

Sunrise: 7:06am
Sunset: 7:19pm
Moonrise: 8:34pm
Moonset: 7:12am


23

Sunrise: 7:05am
Sunset: 7:20pm
Moonrise: 9:36pm
Moonset: 7:34am
24

Sunrise: 7:03am
Sunset: 7:21pm
Moonrise: 10:39pm
Moonset: 8:00am
25

Sunrise: 7:01am
Sunset: 7:22pm
Moonrise: 11:40pm
Moonset: 8:28am
26

Sunrise: 7:00am
Sunset: 7:23pm
Moonrise: none
Moonset: 9:02am
27

Sunrise: 6:58am
Sunset: 7:24pm
Moonrise: 12:41am
Moonset: 9:42am
28

Sunrise: 6:57am
Sunset: 7:25pm
Moonrise: 1:37am
Moonset: 10:30am
29

Sunrise: 6:55am
Sunset: 7:26pm
Moonrise: 2:28am
Moonset: 11:24am
Last Qtr: 4:48pm


30

Sunrise: 6:54am
Sunset: 7:27pm
Moonrise: 3:13am
Moonset: 12:25pm
31

Sunrise: 6:52am
Sunset: 7:28pm
Moonrise: 3:51am
Moonset: 1:30pm








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