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LENS LINES The Official Newsletter of the Arundel Camera Club January, 2005 |
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Programs Planned for January: Jan. 5: Program: Tim Edberg "Outdoor Photography" Jan. 12: Slide Contest, Abstract Jan. 19: Tabletop night Jan.26: Print Contest, Color-Abstract, Mono Open Results of Our Annual Auction of Photographic Paraphernalia The Club raised $178.00 from the annual auction of photo equipment donated by members. One camera contained film that was probably several decades out of date.And a camera by Ansco, a brand that dropped out of sight forty years ago, brought five bucks. One buyer, not a club member, reported to Howard Penn that he would be willing to sell back the camera and lens he purchased because the lens wasn’t quite as long as he thought. Dick Chimonitz purchased a $120.00 Quantum battery pack battery after the owner, Super-saleslady Elizabeth Gauld, touted the battery’s virtues. Dick paid $20.00. December Contest Winners Chuck Gallegos has stepped up to Unlimited category in the monthly slide contest. Winners judged on December 8th:
Novice Color Prints December 8, 2004 Judging the December 8th Contest: Dick Nieworth, who has spent thirty two years in the art department at Anne Arundel Community College offered suggestions on why some pictures work and others don’t. The eye likes to read left to right, he pointed out and emphasized his point by turning several slides over, projecting them backwards. He referred to pictures he considered to be uninteresting by referring to them as "no new vision.", or "recording what was there" Nieworth also pointed out pictures that were weighted toward the bottom of the frame as being more pleasing than pictures that are top weighted. One composition was referred to as "bold and simple." Abstract Photography: January Color Contest Category Theme As defined on the AACC website: Abstract-This category should include images that are in some way altered from the usual way the subject is viewed. The photograph can concentrate on color, form, texture, pattern, line or other aspect of the object. Fine examples of abstract photography from Ralph Gibson may be seen at this website:http://www.ralphgibson.com/threemain.html. Gibson photographic approach is decidedly abstract. The website may provide ideas and inspiration. January Field Trip to the National Botanical Garden and Union Station, Washington, DC Led by Kathy Frantom on January 23rd.The Garden is located in its recently renovated conservatory on the southeast end of the National Mall. There is no admission to the Garden. For further information, check the website: http://www.usbg.gov. Union Station is nearby, a couple of blocks north of the U.S. Capital Building. The ninety-year-old building was at one time the world’s largest train station.The main waiting room features a vaulted ceiling. During its lifetime the station has seen steam engines replaced by diesel engines and diesel engines replaced by airplanes. Much of the station is no longer devoted to trains, but to shopping and to eating. The monumental Beaux Arts exterior will present a nice challenge for those interested in architectural photography. Website: http://www.unionstationdc.com. The Annual Christmas Party was held the evening of December 15th in the home of Chuck and Mindy Gallegos. About twenty-five people attended, bringing food for fifty. There were delicious pies, cakes, dips, and salads in abundance. After plenty of food and good conversation, everyone gathered around the tree for the traditional gift grab. Presents changed hands to the sound of groans and laughter. Books about photography, travel and outdoor places were the most coveted items. The dreaded Bevan Memorial Cosmetics case made its traditional appearance and went home with Hayward Preacher.Out With the Old, In with the New Eastman Kodak Film Sales are down nearly 35 % in the last quarter of2004. Kodak no longer manufactures reloadable film cameras, only throwaways. Kodak now has nineteen per cent of the United States digital camera market, just behind the leader, Sony, with twenty per cent. Kodak has worked to simplify the digital cameras, in line with its famous slogan "You Press the Button, We Do the Rest." Nikon has dropped the F-3 camera from its line after nearly twenty five years and has replaced the F-5 with a new top of the line camera, the F-6, rumored to have a street price in e NOTE from our WEB MASTER The Arundel Camera Club website URL is now http://arundelcameraclub.org/ Arundel Camera Club meets every Wednesday evening when school is in session. We meet at 7:30 and usually end around 9:00 p.m. at Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Road, Severna Park in room G144. Meetings are open to the public, but only dues paying members may enter competitions. Annual dues are $15 per adult, $7.50 per full-time student. If a second family member joins the club, the second member's dues are discounted 50% or $7.50.For further information, check on the club website or feel free to call or e - mail any of the club's officers:
President VP(s) Programs: 1stVP
Programs Assoc. Jeff Peters (410)
544-2780 VP(s) Contests: Assoc. Dick Chomitz(410) 721-5573 Delegate Jeff Peters (410)544-2780 Delegate Dick
Chomitz (410)721-5573
Please e-mail your contributing article to the Newsletter Editor at sa.dine@att.net by the 4th Wednesday of Any Month or phone Scott Dine (410). 897 0590..
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