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LENS LINES The Official Newsletter of the Arundel Camera Club November, 2006 |
Programs Planned
November 29 Table Top Night
December 6 Slide and Digital Contest – Abstract
December 13 Print Contest – Abstract
December 20 Christmas Party
December 27 No Meeting
Field Trip
December 2006 - Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, MD
For more information on the Homestead Gardens , see http://www.homesteadgardens.com/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=5
November Contest
Unlimited Slides November 8, 2006
1st Place Ted Golczewski "Wingspan"
2nd Place Dick Chomitz "Jackass"
3rd Place Betty Harris "Coyote"
4th Place Dick Chomitz "Chesapeake Boxer"
HM Tim Champney "Tiger"
HM Betty Harris "Rothchild Giraffe Nakuru"
HM Tim Champney "I'm Crabby"
Novice Digital November 8, 2006
1st Place Michael Thomas "Barn Owl"
2nd Place Anne Benintende "Caterpillar Eating"
3rd Place Michael Thomas "Screech Owl"
4th Place Tim Champney "In Cahoots Coots"
HM Dave Harding "Icelandic Foal"
HM Dave Harding "Yellowstone Bison"
Unlimited Digital November 8, 2006
1st Place Chuck Gallegos "Warbler on the Perch"
2nd Place Dick Chomitz " Huggs"
3rd Place Howard Penn "Red Bellied Woodpecker"
4th Place Sarah McNeely "Relaxed"
HM Dick Chomitz "Walking Large"
HM Chuck Gallegos "Soaring Frigates"
HM Chuck Gallegos "Curious Green Iguana"
HM Chuck Gallegos "Blond Hair Blue Eyes"
Novice Color Prints November 15, 2006
1st Place Donna Neal "Snowbound"
2nd Place Donna Neal "Snowbird"
3rd Place Dick Chomitz "Snow Run"
4th Place Bob Miller "Sleeping Seals"
HM David Harding "Blue and Gold"
HM Betty Harris "Young and Old"
HM David Harding "Puffin at Sunset"
HM Gene Crooks "Sheep at Sunrise"
HM Dave Long "Between Flags"
HM Bob Miller "Fragility"
Unlimited Color Prints November 15, 2006
1st Place Ernest Swanson "Heading South"
2nd Place Ernest Swanson "Evil Eye"
3rd Place Sara McNeely "Snack Time"
4th Place Ernest Swanson "Footsteps in the Sand"
HM Chuck Gallegos "King of the Hill"
HM Chuck Gallegos "Dew Drenched Leaf Hopper"
Novice Monochrome Prints November 15, 2006
1st Place Bob Miller "Doe in Fog"
2nd Place David Harding "Blackwater Flight"
3rd Place Bob Miller "The Beach Master"
4th Place David Harding "Rocky Mountain Ground Squirrel"
HM Gene Crooks "Three Lost Sheep + One"
HM Bob Miller "Sleeping Seals"
HM Tim Champney "Ramona"
HM John Milleker "Musician"
Unlimited Monochrome Prints November 15, 2006
1st Place Chuck Gallegos "Sharp Shinned Hawk"
2nd Place Donna Neal "Cuddle Time"
3rd Place Donna Neal "Do a Little Dance"
4th Place Dolphy Glendinning "Ready to Retire"
HM Chuck Gallegos "Caterpillar on Gumball Leaf"
A Big Night for Prints
This month’s contest theme was animals, and boy did it seem to hit a sweet spot for our members. Vying for the top spots were animals from the other side of the globe, to the photographer that was lucky enough to capture something special right in their own backyard. With over a hundred entries to judge there was only one man perfect for the job - Jack Mills wildlife photographer. Pursuing his love of the outdoors and his passion for photography, Jack travels throughout North America capturing his special wildlife portraits. His work is published regularly in books, calendars, magazines and web sites. His published credits include: Ducks Unlimited, National Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy, American Hunter, Defenders of Wildlife, Virginia Wildlife, West Virginia Wildlife, Popular Photography, Chesapeake Life and Chesapeake Bay magazines. Even though a member or two were heard saying "there goes my wildlife photos" , Jack reminded us that it comes down to personal preference and not to get discouraged. So he took the bull by the horns and plowed through our stacks of photos, giving us great critique and suggestions for future endeavors. For anyone interested Jack also teaches wildlife photography seminars, workshops and leads photo tours sharing his techniques for nature photography in the field. Our own Dick Chomitz and Betty Harris joined Jack for a workshop and got some winners out of it. Thanks to our wildlife judges for taking on the big task this month.
And as promised, the missed digital contest results…..
Novice Digital September 13, 2006
1st Place Anne Benintende "In Gear"
2nd Place Dick Chomitz "Push Cards"
3rd Place Dave Long "Bow Watch"
4th Place Dave Long "Shrimpers at Rest"
HM Dave Long "Between the Flags"
HM Dick Chomitz "Hay Powered SUV"
HM Nancy Kennedy "Kissing Giant Lily Pads"
Unlimited Digital September 13, 2006
1st Place Howard Penn "Reed Reflection"
2nd Place Ted Golczewski "Harbor Reflection"
3rd Place Chuck Gallegos "Hell's Gate"
4th Place Chuck Gallegos "Life is Good"
HM Dolphy Glendinning "The Old Homestead"
HM Dolphy Glendinning "Trees in the Grass"
HM Donna Neal "Life is a Bowl Full of Cherries"
Novice Digital October 11, 2006
1st Place Dave Long "Through the Glass"
2nd Place Angel Kidwell "Half of Me"
3rd Place Angel Kidwell "Quiet Place"
4th Place Dave Long "Hanging Out"
HM Angel Kidwell "Rainy Day"
HM Dick Chomitz "Two Girls"
Unlimited Digital October 11, 2006
1st Place Chip Bulgin "My Feathered Friend"
2nd Place Howard Penn "Noble Profile"
3rd Place Chip Bulgin "Long Stockings"
4th Place Chip Bulgin "Eyes Wide Shut"
HM Dolphy Glendinning "All Tuckered Out"
HM Chuck Gallegos "Apprehension"
HM Howard Penn "Before Herndon"
Promotions and Awards
Donna Neal was promoted in color prints to unlimited.
Gene Crooks was promoted in monochrome to unlimited.
Ernie Swanson was awarded a platinum certificate in color prints.
Congratulations!
What was.......
With November being a short month for club meetings we were only able to fit in one speaker, but what a treat she was! Jennifer Bodine came and shared memories and images by her father, A. Aubrey Bodine. He began working for the Baltimore Sun as an errand boy in the Circulation Department at the age of 14. His training in photography took place while on the job at the paper, though he frequently took photographs with a box camera as a hobby. Members were delighted to hear that at the age of 18, Bodine joined the Baltimore Camera Club where he learned the artistic side of photography. Bodine worked his way up to commercial photographer in the advertising department. After his success in taking over temporarily in the stead of the paper's commercial photographer, Bodine became photographer for the Baltimore Sunday Sun for 43 years. Jennifer spoke of how dedicated he was to his craft, "it didn’t matter where they were going, if he saw a picture they stopped". We all could defiantly relate. A little piece of advise passed down from Bodine himself - "Join a camera club, enter the contests but don’t be disappointed when your first masterpiece is thrown out." It was certainly a night to remember.
There will be a gallery showing of his work at the Kathleen Ewing Gallery at 1609 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington DC from Nov 3 until Dec 22. There is a reception Friday, Nov. 3rd 6-8pm www.kathleenewinggallery.com
What’s To Come……
The last meeting of November brings table top night. The program planners have talk Chip Bulgin and John Milleker into bringing their lighting equipment to the meeting. The plan is for everyone to have a turn using their lights with your subject. So bring in whatever you want to take pictures of and they will light it beautifully, and hopefully you’ll get some great still life shots.
Ernie and Mary Swanson have graciously opened their home to host the annual Christmas party. Guests are asked to bring a salad/appetizer or dessert of some sort. Soda will be provided, but if you prefer something on the heavier side it’s B.Y.O.B. There will be a gift exchange, so bring a wrapped gift if you wish to participate. I’m sure a good time will be had by all.
A reminder to be on the look out for entries fitting March’s contest themes.
Slide & Digital Contest (Theme Yellow)
Print Contest (Mono-Round – Color/5 miles from home)
Local Contests and Events
Sierra Club
Mark your calendars! In fact, start taking some shots around Anne Arundel County!! The Anne Arundel Group of the Sierra Club's first Photography Exhibit will be held at the Arundel Center in downtown Annapolis for the month of April 2007. It is never too early to start taking pictures for such an event. The categories will include Landscape, Water (ice, snow and fog, too), Maryland flora, Maryland native animals, Patterns, and Nature with People, as seen in Anne Arundel county. The contest will be open to everyone, and those who are not Sierra Club members yet will be encouraged to join. We will have outstanding judges to award prizes of work selected to be in the show. There will be a festive reception at the Arundel Center when the show opens.
www.maryland.sierraclub.org/annearundel/Photo07.htmlMaryland Zoo
Calling all digital photographers! You are invited to join the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's monthly digital photo contest. We are looking for the best digital photos taken at the Maryland Zoo of the animals, people, scenery, or buildings. The contest is open to all amateur digital photographers old and young. So grab your camera and head out to the Zoo this week to take some pictures. We will be awarding monthly prizes and winning photographs will be displayed on our website.
www.marylandzoo.org/PhotoContest/photoContest.aspx
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Thursday, November 30 7:30pm/free
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Room 308
Join us for Celia Pearson’s lecture and slide presentation, View From the Tripod and Beyond. Pearson will share stories and images from her career as an assignment and fine art photographer.
www.marylandhall.org or 410-263-5544Open Studio
Fine art photography for sate by Timothy Edberg. Buy nature photographs directly from the artist.
Saturday, December 2, 10am to 5pm
6511 Homestake Dr. South
Bowie, MD
301-809-5857 or edberg@edbergphoto.com