Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 7:30 p.m.
McLean Community Center
Competition: Guest judge: Wayne Wolfersberger
Note: Originally scheduled for Nov. 11th, but the Community Center was closed on the 11th for Veterans Day.
An ecologist-naturalist and educator by professional training and a nature photographer by passion, Wayne has integrated both areas to become a well respected nature photographer in the area. His photographic expertise was honed while working for a D.C. area commercial photography firm, the US Navy and involvement in numerous seminars and workshops. Wayne is a member of NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association), the Vienna Photographic Society and Northern VA Photographic Association for which he serve as VP and President. Wayne has delivered numerous and varied photographic programs to many local groups and also in the UK and Australia. Many of his images have appeared in national magazines (including three images in Nature’s Best), on calendars, postcards, and exhibited as fine art prints. During the spring and fall Wayne teaches a variety of photography classes for Fairfax Co Adult & Community Education but during the summer you will find Wayne in Yellowstone working for the US National Park Service.
/ President’s Message:
Last month was our first experiment with a meeting completely dedicated to critiquing photos that members brought in, prints and digital. Everyone was able to leave with some excellent suggestions.
We also voted to approve the purchase of an inexpensive laptop to facilitate our increasing use of projecting our digital photos for critiques, presentations, and eventually competitions. There’s no need to rush into the purchase of the laptop; we can see if the pace continues to increase in showing our photos with borrowed laptops. And we still have the issue of getting the right colors from the digital projector. We saw an interesting aspect of this in the critique meeting – though a few photos lost detail in dark areas of the images, most photos actually projected with deeper saturation than was viewed on the laptop.
Competition changes:
There was a lot of discussion during our June business/get-together meeting about competition rule changes, and the results of the discussions haven’t been in the newsletter until now. We put some of the proposed changes to votes in the September meeting.
It was decided not to have a separate category for enhanced images (mainly being extra changes to photos not really possible in a traditional darkroom).
We clarified the rule on re-entering images – An image that has taken honors (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or Honorable Mention) may not be entered again in competition. And regarding moving up to Advanced Class – within a given category, members are automatically promoted to Advanced if during any previous club year, they placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or HM on three or more occasions (the Competitions chair will notify those moving up at the end of the club year).
Finally, there was sentiment for reducing the number of entries to two per category. Sometimes there are so many entries, people need to leave before we’re done. In case there aren’t so many Nov. 11, bring a third, but the limit will probably be two per category. The B&W category is a great way to get a couple more photos in.
Dues have been due since September. Entries for Competitions must be paid up on dues. $25 for the year.
See details on “Upcoming exhibitions, workshops, events” section later in the newsletter and be sure to check out the list (includes more clubs) of the Northern Virginia Association of Camera Clubs (NOVACC) events, field trips, and workshops listed on p. 2-3. The NOVACC Web site is at: http://www.nvacc.org/
Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs (NOVACC)
November 2009 programs of the affiliated clubs
(As a member of the McLean Photography Club you may attend any of the listed activities
Charlottesville Camera Club
Contact: Judy Edwards: or 434-295-9257
Website: http://www.c-villecameraclub.org
Meetings: Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Center. See website for directions.
Program: Hank Roden, Program
Richard Lord, Judge
Fredericksburg Photography Club
Contact: Norma Woodward at or 540-371-9470
Website: http://fbgphoto.com/-/fbgphoto/
Meetings: Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church on Hanover Street (see web site for directions)
Program: Nov 10 - "Developing Your Vision" presented by Tim Lucente
Field Trip: None Planned
Loudoun Photography Club
Contact: Michelle Moomey or Denise Silva ator 703-853-3296
Website:www.loudounphotoclub.com
Meetings: Held on the 2nd and 4th Thur. at 7 p.m., The George Washington University Virginia Campus, Ashburn (see website for directions)
Program: November 12th - Ian Plant “Local Places to Shoot”
Competition: None
Field Trip: Nov. 1st HDR workshop with Corey Hilz, we have openings for more attendees.
Manassas Warrenton Camera Club
Contact: Gene Wells (703) 330-5835 or
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: November 5, 2009 - Backyard Bird Photography presented by Jack Nevitt and Alan DeFelice
Competition: November 19, 2009 – Open; Judge Sandi Croan
Field Trip: November 8-9, 2009 – Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge, Smyrna, DE
McLean Photography Club
Contact: Bruce Copping at (703) 725-9331 or
Website: www.mcleanphoto.org.
Meetings: Held on the 2nd Wed. at 7:30 pm (meet & greet at 7:15 pm), at the McLean Community Center, or as indicated.
Program: Competition -- Wed., November 11, 7:30 p.m.
Competition: at the McLean Community Center -- Wayne Wolfersberger will be the guest judge.
Northern Virginia Photographic Society
Contact: Sandi Croan, , 703-631-4181
Website: www.nvps.org
Meetings: Held on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at Dunn Loring Fire Station, 2148 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, Va.
Program: Nov. 3. Speaker, Robert Creamer.
Competition: Nov 17. Theme: “Opposites”. Judge, Chuck Veatch.
Forum and Members Gallery: Nov. 24 Forum: Speaker, Matt Schmidt, “Digital Darkroom Series, Automating Adobe Photoshop and Bridge.” Members Gallery: Steve Gawarecki showing prints.
Workshops, Education and Training: Nov. 10. Critique Night.
Field Trip: Nov. 15 to National Arboretum. For further info contact .
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Contact: Dan Feighery ator 703-250-1491
Website: http://www.olli.gmu.edu (Click OTHER then Photography Club Members Photos)
Meetings: Usually held on the 9:30am on the 4th Friday of the month at George Mason University
Tallwood Annex on Roberts Road Fairfax. Guests contact Dan for Meeting Room Info.
Program: November program “Attracting the Eye” by Josh Taylor will be on Thursday 19 Nov.
Reston Photographic Society
Contact: Ellis Rosenberg at 703-855-4008 or
Website: www.leagueofrestonartists.org
Meetings: Held the 3rd Monday of the month 7:30-9:30 pm at the Reston Community Center – Lake Anne
Program: On Monday Nov 19th we will have Wayne Wolfersberger giving a presentation on nature photography.
Vienna Photographic Society
Contact: Martin Fish at (703) 281-9743 or or Mike Stevens at 703-619-1605 or
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: Wed, Nov 4 @ 7:30… Nikhil Bahl presenting “Beyond the Rules”
Competition: Wed, Nov 18 @ 7:30… Themed competition, “Farms & Barns”, with Frank Van Riper as judge
Field Trip: Oct 30-Nov 1, Chestertown (MD) and the Tall Ships… for more information contact Joan Axilbund at
Upcoming exhibitions, workshops, events:
Paid panorama shooting job:
If anyone is interested in a paying photo job, designer Wayne Adams would like to update panorama photos of Washington, DC. These are panoramas that Tony Hathaway started 30 years ago and Mr. Adams would like to update the series.
If you or anyone you know is interested in doing this project call Tony first at (703) 281-9127, then Wayne at 202-664-3585. He's looking for a photographer.
For sale items:
1) Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44” wide printer. Printer uses Epson Ultrachrome K3 inks with Vivid Magenta Technology. Used for 6 months in giclée printing business. Recently had yearly maintenance. Epson
list price is $4,995. Price for the printer with a full set of 220 mlink cartridges (a $900 value) is $3750. Please call Carolyn Koslow:
703-217-4808 or email: .
2) vintage camera for sale:
Argus Super Seventy Five in its original leather case. Can't speak to its working condition. but the body is in very good shape as is the case. If you know any one who is interested, please contact Sandra
Troup. It might be of interest to collectors. Sandra Troup
Location Photography Workshops with Corey Hilz
Join Corey Hilz to photograph in a great location at a beautiful time of year, receive personal attention in the field and learn how you can make your photographs even better. Location workshops allow Corey to spend more time assisting participants and answering questions while out photographing. The workshops also include critiques and presentations on composition, creative techniques, image editing, software and more.
2009 Workshop Schedule:
HDR/Focus Stacking with the Loudoun Photo Club. The club would like to extend an invitation to members of other clubs in the area as well. There are still seats available.
The seminar is being held on November 1st, 2009. It is an all day seminar (approx 7 hours) with on-site shooting time and classroom time. The price is $115 per person. Location will be George Washington University in Ashburn.
To register and/or obtain additional information, please contact Denise Silva @ , or Michelle Moomey @ .
You can find details about these workshops other learning opportunities at www.CoreyHilz.com.
Feel free to contact Corey Hilz with any questions: or 703.473.4618
Bill Folsom workshops at Meadowlark
Goto http://www.wfolsom.com/LESSONS/classes.html to see Bill Folsom classes dealing with the key elements of photography. Introductory classes are offered aimed at beginners; those classes provide a very gentle overview of all aspects of photography in a 1 to 2 hour lecture. Intermediate classes help beginners to understand the basics of photography (lighting, equipment, composition) and are also helpful to those who wish to become better photographers. Some of the advanced classes can also be taken by beginners once they have some experience in photography. Advanced techniques, such as understanding aperture, shutter speed, and exposure are useful for those who wish to advance beyond the "point-and-shoot" style of photography. If the weather cooperates, classes frequently head outside to photograph in the Gardens for an hour or so after each class.
William B. Folsom Photography, Inc.
7600 Tremayne Place, #104
McLean, VA 22102
www.wfolsom.com
cell: 571-213-8696
Joseph Rossbach Photography Workshops
http://www.josephrossbach.com/ -- Web site
443-603-2384
http://josephrossbachphoto.blogspot.com/ -- samples of Joe's photos
http://www.josephrossbach.com/?goto=phototoursworkshops -- schedule of workshops
and introducing Mountain Trail Photo - a brand new website for photographers
http://www.mountaintrailphoto.com/workshops_21.htm
Joe is part of a new website, Mountain Trail Photo (www.mountaintrailphoto.com)! Mountain Trail Photo is your one-stop source for nature photography inspiration, education, and exploration. There you will find image galleries from the Mountain Trail Photo Team (which is made up of some of the nation's most talented nature photographers); how-to articles and trip reports; information on nature photography workshops; and links to purchase team members' books and calendars. Also, Mountain Trail Photo holds regular nature photography contests, giving participants the opportunity to win prizes and discounts on workshops, and to have their images displayed on the site. With regular updates -- including recent images, blog entries, and new articles every month -- there's always something new to discover at Mountain Trail Photo. Whether you are an avid nature photographer looking to sharpen your skills, or just someone who likes looking at beautiful photographs, this is the site for you!
West Virginia Autumn Workshop
October 8 - 11, 2009
$525.00
Christine Kent Bowles:
Please visit the Specialty Workshop area of Christine’s website at: http://www.ckbphotography.com/workshops_specialty.html, or e-mail Christine at www.ckbphotography.com
DMV (District, Maryland, Virginia) Photo Outings:
www.dmvphotooutings.com
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management
National Zoo - Washington, D.C.
Union Station - Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian classes:
The Smithsonian has many photography and digital media classes and events going on:
http://residentassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/search.aspx?keyword=Photography
http://residentassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/search.aspx?keyword=Digital%20Media
An example of one of the classes:
Working with Digital Cameras:
This hands-on workshop covers topics such as obtaining a good exposure using various shooting modes; making exposure adjustments on an image that is too light or dark; controlling color and tone as files are captured; understanding resolution, picture quality, and file formats such as JPEG and RAW; transferring files to the computer; and organizing files with a browser.
Meli Mathis
The Smithsonian Associates
Public Affairs Intern
202-633-8671
Washington School of Photography
4850 Rugby Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-1998
www.wsp-photo.com
WSP has workshops and professional programs in nature photography, digital specialties (like Photoshop), film
photography, studio lighting, fine art photography, gallery events, and more.
Biotrek Adventure Travels
Sunny Reynolds, Director
81 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 USA * (540) 349-0040
E-mail:
www.biotrektours.com
Bella Vista Photography Workshops
Mary Louise Ravese
www.BellaVistaPhotography.com
(540) 882-9354
Ace Photo classes
Ace Photo
44710 Cape Ct.
Suite 122
Ashburn , VA , 20147 United States
703-430-3333
www.acephoto.net/classes.html
Red Room Studios
Charles Neenan
Photoshop class – Butterflies and Flowers
October
703.216.0148
Judy Rolfe Photography:
http://www.rolfephotography.com/workshops/workshops.html
Call Rolfe Photography at 703-801-6834
Horizon Creativity Workshops:
http://www.horizonworkshops.com/schedule.html
previous topics:
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Travel - Cecil County
Nature: Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
The Canon ExperienceCamera Basics
Creative Vision
Documentary
Weddings
Flash Magic
Editing Your Images
Steve Gottlieb
Director, Horizon Workshops