Volume
44 - No. 4 |
Founded
1965 - our 44th Year |
December
2008 |
The Newsletter of the
Northern Virginia Photographic Society |
Inside Monthly Program |
Calendar
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When it Snows! |
| As the weather becomes colder, there's a chance that a meeting may be cancelled due to snow or freezing rain. NVPS follows the Fairfax school closing policy. Whenever evening activities in Fairfax schools are cancelled on a meeting night, the NVPS meeting will be cancelled as well. If you're unsure, you can call one of the Board members. We will also send out email to the membership list when a decision has been made. |  |
December 2 , 2008
Joe Rossbach
Abstracting Nature
Joseph Rossbach specializes in creating unique images of the American
Wilderness with an emphasis on the East Coast from South Carolina to
Maine. Joseph has been photographing the natural world for over 12
years and has traveled to the deep canyons of the Southwest to the
rugged coasts of New England in search of beautiful and evocative images
of the American Wilderness. Joe’s work has been published in
magazines, calenders, advertising campaigns, web sites, art galleries
and books. A few of Joe’s clients include Blue Ridge Country
Magazine, Digital Camera World, Photo Techniques Magazine, The Potomac
News and Mountain Connections Magazine.
Joe also spends a good deal of time speaking and lecturing at regional
and local Camera Clubs along the East Coast. He brings a unique
flare to his photography by using special techniques to create unique
abstract images of common scenes and places. Joe has been leading photo
tours and workshops for the past few years and also teaches photography
classes at Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna, Virginia. Joe lives with his
wife Amber and their son Phoenix in Annapolis, Maryland.
Joe is also a workshop instructor with Mountain Trail Photo Workshops
and a team member along with Ian Plant, Richard Bernabe, Jerry Greer,
Bill Lea, Jim Clark,Guy Tal, Nye Simmons and George Stocking. His work
can be found at his website (http://www.josephrossbach.com/).
Mary O'Neill
VP for Programs
mary.m.o'neill@gsk.com
703-548-8669 (H)
Workshops, Education,
and Training |
An introduction
to Black Light Photography
Scott Musson
December 9, 2008
On Tuesday, December 9th, Scott Musson will present an interactive presentation on Black Light Photography. The first portion of the evening will be a lecture and demonstration of Black Light Photography techniques, on how to use this unusual lighting to create surreal, entertaining and even artistic images. Black light makes fluorescent colors glow brightly, causes other items to glow in the dark, and it affects a number of common household items in interesting ways.
After the lecture, you will have an opportunity to shoot in Black Light at 3 different stations, either by using the information you received in the lecture, or by trying your own ideas.
Since Black Light Photography is done in low light, here are some of the things you should bring, so you can participate at the stations:
- Your camera, with a lens that can focus fairly close to your subject (the closer the better), with a general length of at least 50mm to 135mm
- A tripod
Some optional items:
- A cable or remote shutter release.
- Macro lens, close-up filters, or extension tubes.
- UV/haze filter on your lens.
We hope you will join us for this event, it should be fun! Educational even! Hopefully it will inspire you to try this very different lighting technique.
If there are any questions, please contact one of the Workshop Coordinators:
| Bill Prosser prosserwm@aol.com |
Melanie Marts jasmarts@cox.net |
Ed Ruggiero eruggiero@cox.net |
Competitions |
Competition Judge
Jim Sollo
December 16, 2008
Jim Sollo has been a member of NVPS since 1982. While he no longer attends many of the organizations' meetings, he always come to the annual NVPS Banquet and is continually impressed with the quality and creativity of the the images made by the NVPS members. During the period that he competed in NVPS photo competitions, he won numerous awards for his images including Photographer of the Year and Slide of the Year. A complete failure in Black and White photography (he never could make a satisfactory print), and a near Luddite when it comes to making digital images, he continues to work exclusively in color slides. In spite of these deficiencies in his skills and abilities, he likes to think that he brings the same criteria to judging all images. And having taken thousands of really awful images himself, he feels well-qualified to discuss, at length, just about every mistake an aspiring photographer can make.
Jim believes that photography is an art form, and as such it is not a competitive enterprise. Nonetheless, in the spirit of Dave Carter, Joe Miller, Jim Steele and other fine photographers within NVPS who have provided photographic critiques of members' images, he believes that we can all learn things from each other as we discuss images. He hopes that his critique of images presented during the December competition will encourage all the presenting photographers and will be useful to them in evaluating and improving their own images.
If you have any questions, please contact Sandi Croan at pashli@aol.com or Matthew Schmidt at mgs@loreleistudios.com.
Below are some images that received a first place award in the November competition. Clicking on one of the pictures will display a larger version. First place winners in future competitions may be submitted to editor@nvps.org. Submitted photos should have maximum width and height of 1024 pixels and 768 pixels respectively. Images should be sent to editor@nvps.org by the Friday following the competition.
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Novice
Monochrome
Novice Color Prints Advanced Color Prints
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Novice Digital Projection
Enhanced Prints
Advanced Monochrome |
November Competition Results
| Award | Photographer | Title |
| Novice Monochrome Prints | ||
| 1st | Ursy Potter | Mexican Scene |
| Advanced Monochrome Prints | ||
| 1st | Willa Friedman | Lake Minnewanka |
| 2nd | Laura Howell | Luray Detail |
| Novice Color Prints | ||
| 1st | Ursy Potter | Look Who's There |
| 2nd | Georgette Grossman | Surf's Up |
| 3rd | John Naman | Owl |
| HM | Lorraine Chickering | Lacy Lady |
| HM | Tom Mangan | Temptation |
| HM | John Quigley | Frigate Bird Chick |
| HM | Carson Zimmerman | Fairfax Fair Ride |
| Advanced Color Prints | ||
| 1st | Stephen J. Gawarecki | Callas In Soft Light |
| 2nd | Bob Friedman | Birth, Life & Death |
| 3rd | F. Dale Williams | Bell Flower |
| HM | Willa Friedman | King Soloman's Mines |
| HM | Timber Gooding | Luke The Lion |
| HM | Melanie Marts | Chinese Yellow Swallowtail |
| Enhanced Prints | ||
| 1st | Jorja Feldman | Enchanted Forest |
| 2nd | Laura Howell | Winter Tree |
| 3rd | Bob Feldman | Rembrandt's Cardinal |
| HM | Jorja Feldman | Golden Hummer |
| HM | Georgette Grossman | I don't Think So! |
| Advanced Slides | ||
| 1st | Amie Tannenbaum | Flower in Pitcher |
| 2nd | Luella Murri | Rocket's Red Glare |
| Novice Digital Images | ||
| 1st | John Naman | Melanie's Caladium |
| 2nd | Roger Novack | Water Lily |
| 3rd | David Mosher | Waterfall Shower |
| HM | William Adams | dandy |
| HM | Gayle Dennis | Brookside Butterfly II |
| HM | Curtis Gibbens | Cecropia Moth |
| Advanced Digital Images | ||
| 1st | Vivian Luu | Bonding In the Rain |
| 2nd | Oleg Volons | Drawing President |
| 3rd | Susan Breen | Blue Door |
| HM | Vivian Luu | Belly Dance |
| HM | Scott Musson | Walt Disney Concert Hall |
Matthew Schmidt Co-VP Competitions mgs@loreleistudios.com |
Field Trips |
Bald Eagle Photography at Conowingo
Dam
Susquehanna River (MD)
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Departure Time: 7:00 a.m. (car pooling from Dunn Loring)
Photo shoot : 9:00 until noon
No admission charge
Our next scheduled field trip is to the Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna
River in Harford County Maryland. The field trip is primarily for
photographing and viewing the Bald Eagles but there are other photo opportunities
in the area. Typically at this time of the year, large numbers of
bald eagles can be seen near the dam and this provides some of the best
eagle photography in the Mid Atlantic States. In addition to the
eagles, there are numerous Cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Gulls and other
birds along the river.
I would suggest everyone bring a pair of binoculars for the trip. As
for camera gear, there are two strategies that work well for photographing
the eagles at this site. One strategy is to take the longest lens
and sturdiest tripod that is available to you. This strategy gives
you the opportunity to photography distant perched or flying eagles. The
other approach is to take the longest lens that you can comfortably hand
carry. This approach is sometimes more useful for photographing
the eagles that often fly over the shooting area and perch in the nearby
trees. Contact me with any questions that you have about photographing
the eagles.
The dam is located about 90 miles northeast of Dunn Loring (take interstate
95 north until exit 89). Specific driving directions and other
trip information will be provided. To sign up or inquire further
about the trip, please call or email Gerry Abbott.
Photographs from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Below is a sampling (selected by the editor) of photos from the Chincoteague NWR field trip that have been posted on the NVPS website. These and the other posted images can be found at http://nvps.org/gallery/v/fieldtrips/2008_2009/Chincoteague+NWR/.
Willa Friedman
Judy McGuire
Bill Prosser |
Dan Feighrey
Jean Feighrey
Bob Friedman |
If you have any questions or suggestions about any of the field trips, please call or email:
Gerry Abbott
gerry.abbott "at" cox.net
703.967.9677
(mobile)
Forum |
December 23
Forum Cancelled
The forum is cancelled due to proximity of the holidays
Gayle Dennis
Gayle.Dennis@comcast.net
Members' Gallery |
Members' Gallery is cancelled due to proximity of the holidays .
Luella Murri
703-256-5290
luellamurri@aol.com
Other Articles |
Photographic Style
Many photographers like nature photography and some wonderful images of
nature are produced. Others produce competent images -- all well
done, all well exposed, all reasonably well composed, all sharp if needed
to be sharp, all potential ribbon winners, all so slightly different they
all seem the same. Among the icons of photography, Ansel Adams is known
primarily for his nature work, but many other great photographers are not
- - Weston, Cartier-Bresson, Stieglitz, Steichen, Evans, Lange, Karsh,
Newton, Mapplethorpe, to name a few.
My kingdom for the brave photographer who dares to be different, who dares
to develop his/her own artistic vision and style. Personally, I intend
to spend the rest of my photographic life promoting photography as art.
Today there is a veritable tsunami of excellent photographs made every
day. How does one produce an image that is good and also unique and different?
Mimetic photography, regardless of how well done, is not enough. Technology
makes it easy for us to produce a good photograph. Finding our own style
is another matter.
Joseph Miller
FurnFoto@aol.com
Wayne Wolfersberger
Wayne has a photograph of a grizzly bear cub used on the cover of the Nov-Dec national magazine, Biology Teacher which is published by the National Association of Biology Teachers.
Wayne Wolfersberger
wayne.wolfersberger@gmail.com
Photographers of Northern Virginia
Repeat programs of Photographers of Northern Virginia are now being shown on a regular basis on Fairfax Public Access Channel 30 every Monday at 3:30 p.m. and every Friday at 3 p.m. They will no longer be shown on Channel 10.
The December schedule is as follows:
| Dec 1 & 5 | Walt Lawrence |
| Dec 8 & 12 | Dan Feighery |
| Dec 15 & 19 | Ken Todak |
| Dec 22 & 26 | John Connell |
| Dec 29 & Jan 2 | Laurie Sand |
The schedule can also be found on the NVPS website (http://nvps.org/main/upcoming/tv_program_photographers_of_no/).
Luella Murri
Host
703-256-5290
luellamurri@aol.com
NVPS Executive Board 2008-2009 The elected and appointed board members for the 2008-2009 club year can be found at http://nvps.org/main/about/board-members/. |
Announcements |
Wounded Cities
Leo Rubinfien
Corcoran Gallery
After the tragedy of 9/11, photographer Leo Rubinfien set out on a six-year journey to over 20 cities to document what he called "the mental wound". The exhibit lasts through February 16. More information can be found at www.corcoran.org.
Juniebeeart and Don Beyer Volvo
Friday Evening, December 12th, 2008 from 7-10 pm
Don Beyer Volvo Showroom, Falls Church
The artists (including NVPS's Dee Ellison) will be on hand to talk about their work -- watercolor, pottery, photographs, oils -- with people who love art!! It will also be a chance to buy a unique holiday gift for the unique people in your life.
Location:
Don Beyer Volvo
118 Gordon Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-5000
Dee Ellison
dbellison@verizon.net
33 Images of Yellowstone
Wayne Wolfersberger
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Wayne has an exhibit, 33 Images of Yellowstone, that is now hanging in the Barnes & Noble store in Reston which is several blocks from the Reston Town Center. It will be there into January. There will be a reception on 7 Dec (Sunday) from 2-5PM and all members of NVPS are invited. Wayne Wolfersberger |
The Workhouse Arts Center is pleased to announce the Workhouse Art Guild, WAG is now accepting artist and non-artist memberships. WAG will begin January 1st 2009 with the first juried show receiving work January 12, 2009. Those interested may email Marti Kirkpatrick directly with questions, and to receive a copy of the application, at martikirkpatrick@lortonarts.org .
Marti Deppa Kirkpatrick
Lorton Arts Foundation
Studio Manager/Exhibition Coordinator
Workhouse Arts Center
9518 Workhouse Way
Lorton, VA 22079
703 584-2946 fax 703 584-2947
www.lortonarts.org www.workhousearts.org
Friends of Banshee Reeks, Inc., announces their first photo contest, Banshee Reeks: Nature’s Oasis.
Banshee Reeks is a 700-acre of nature preserve that is operated by Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. It is supported by the Friends of Banshee Reeks, Inc., a volunteer, nonprofit organization.
Photographic opportunities abound in forested, hillside, meadow, wetland and streamside landscapes. Banshee Reeks is open on weekends (8 am – 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday). This contest runs September 1, 2008 to April 16, 2009. Cash and gift certificate prizes will be awarded. Guidelines are available on-line at www.bansheereeks.org
George W. Glennie Nature Interclub Exhibition
Visit www.glennie-exhibition.com to view last year’s results. In order to participate, NVPS needs one or more volunteers to coordinate selection and submission of images. Please contact Tom Brett if you are willing to serve as the coordinator.
Christine Kent Bowles (CKB Photography)
| 12/06/08 | Cascade Falls in Winter – Small Group Shoot: A hands-on, interactive photo shoot and hike in Patapsco Valley State Park. Participants will have opportunity to photograph Cascade Falls and other sights along the Cascade Trail. Total hike distance will be approximately 2 miles. Held in Howard County, MD, on Saturday, December 6 from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. Cost is $60, and participation is limited to 6. |
Christine Bowles
410-719-9656
christine@ckbphotography.com
www.ckbphotography.com
Henderson Fine Art
Colleen Spencer Henderson
| Dec 1 – Dec 8 | Raw Files This class provides a solid foundation in RAW files: what they are, why they are useful, and how to process your RAW images quickly and efficiently. |
Colleen Henderson
301-229-1305
colleen@colleenhenderson.com
www.colleenhenderson.com
Alaska Photography Cruise
| Aug 7 - 14, 2009 | Photography Cruise from Seattle, Washington to Alaska on. Stops include Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria BC. Rates start at $1,190 per person. |
Lisa Glover
800-766-2911
lglover@dynamictravel.com
Costa Rica Photo Tours
| January 11-20, 2009 March 1-10, 2009 | 10 Day Costa Rica photo tour. $2495.00 per person double occupancy. $300.00 single supplement. |
| January 23-29, 2009 | 7 Day Panama photo tour $2549.00 per person double occupancy. $300.00 single supplement. |
| February 1-8, 2009 | 8 Day Cartagena, Columbia photo tour. $2549.00 per person double occupancy. $300.00 single supplement. |
| March 13-19, 2009 | 7 Day Costa Rica photo tour. $2495.00 per person double occupancy. $300.00 single supplement. |
Additional information about itineraries can be obtained by contacting Frank Scott.
Frank
Scott
011-506-2789-5018
crphototour@yahoo.ca
www.crphototours.com
Manassas Warrenton Camera
Club
Contact: Gene Wells (703) 330-5835 or ewellsjr@verizon.net
Website: www.mwcc-photo.org .
Meetings: Held on the 1st and 3rd Thur. at 7:30 pm, Manassas
City Hall, Old Town Manassas, or as indicated.
Program: Social Event, December 18, 2008
Competition: December 4th; Category: Open
McLean Photography Club
Contact: Bruce Copping at (703) 725-9331
or bcopping@gmail.com
Website: www.mcleanphoto.org.
Meetings: Normally held on the 2nd Wed. at 7:30 pm (meet & greet
at 7:15 pm), at the McLean Community Center, or as indicated.
Program: Holiday Party, Sunday, Dec. 14th, 6 p.m. at
Ursy Potter’s home, see Web site and newsletter for details.
Competition: Next Competition is Feb. 11.
Reston Photographic Society
Contact: Ellis Rosenberg at 703-855-4008 or erosenberg@cox.net
Website: www.leagueofrestonartists.org
Meetings: Held the 3rd Monday of the month 7:30-9:30 pm at the
Reston Community Center – Lake Anna
Program: There are no programs scheduled for the month
of December. Have a happy holidays!
Vienna Photographic Society
Contact: Mary Jane Fish at (703) 281-9743 or fishsfotos@aol.com or
Warren Standley at (540) 635-6721 or editor@vps-va.org .
Website: www.vps-va.org
Meetings: Held on the 1st and 3rd Wed. at 7:30 pm in the main
lecture hall of the Thoreau Middle School, 2505 Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA.
Program: December 3, Roy Sewall presenting “Journey
Along the Potomac”
Competition: December 17… 3-judge critique session in lieu
of a formal competition
Field Trip: December 6, The Hunt Parade in Middleburg, Virginia, departing the North Metro Parking Lot in Vienna at 8:30 am… for more information, contact Terry Goplerud (terrygoplerud@yahoo.com)
For Sale |
Canon EOS 30D digital SLR (body only) with: --BP511A battery and battery charger --USB interface cable --wide neck strap --CD installation disk, instruction manual Excellent condition, perfect working order; few small scratches on the viewing screen. Only selling because I'm moving up to the 5D Mark II. $525.00 (Was $1150 new). Will include two 2GB Sandisk memory cards ($23 and $15 respectively) if you wish. Also available: Really Right Stuff 30D L-plate for tripod mount. $50 ($140 new). Chuck Cecil 703-504-6956 cecilimages@comcast.net
Bogen (Manfrotto) 3221 tripod with Manfrotto 3-way pan-tilt head with quick-release plate. Legs are covered with nicks and scratches but this is a very solid tripod. I'm selling it because I've opted for a lighter-weight carbon-fiber tripod more suitable for hiking. $75.00 Manfrotto 3625 pistol-grip ball head (supports 5.5 pounds), with quick-release plate. $35.00 Chuck Cecil 703-504-6956 cecilimages@comcast.net
Canon 75-300mm Image Stabilizer f4-5.6 telephoto lens. $300.00 Chuck Cecil 703-504-6956 cecilimages@comcast.net
Help Wanted |
Photoshop Tutor. I am an amateur photographer looking for someone to teach me how to use Photoshop. I would be willing to pay someone to come to my house or cook dinner for payment. I work full time, so it would have to be one evening or Saturday or Sunday. I live in Burke VA and will have an Apple computer after Christmas. Pamela Brown (pbrown929@gmail.com)