2013 World Travel and Adventure Travelogues

One of our most popular Camera Club events of the year is right around the corner -- the 2013 World Travel and Adventure Travelogues.   What is a Travel Log?   These are events where  professional photographers and very accomplished amateur photographers use digital slides shows and stories to share their adventures and travels to a specific place.  Think of it as our version of the Travel Channel, only live and in person. Come and enjoy an evening of wonder and adventure.

The travelogues are free and open to the public.  Invite your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc.
All shows begin at 7:00 PM in Room 219 of the Toy F. Reid Employee Center.  

January 17

High Desert National Parks with Chris Duncan

Let’s take a tour of the high desert National Park area of the US – Saguaro NP, Big Bend NP,  Guadalupe Mountains NP, Carlsbad Caverns NP, and White Sands NM. Although not often visited, the high desert area of southern Arizona, southern New Mexico and west Texas is fascinating and beautiful. We will venture through these tough environments and talk through some of the photographic challenges and opportunities they represent. We will also be talking about night photography, as this area has the darkest night skies in the country and is stunning to see and photograph. We will be talking about logistics getting there, specific areas to go to, photo equipment to bring, and photo techniques to maximize your success. We look forward to the discussion!

Following his passion for photography, Chris has traveled all 7 continents, 50 states, 40 countries and over 35 National Parks—always with his camera nearby.

 www.chrisduncanphotography.com

February 7

Africa Safari with Richard Hayward

Join Richie as he takes us along on his April, 2012 safari in and around the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Described in detail will be the Big 5 game in this area as well as other wildlife. Richie will share how he came to capture some amazing photos of cheetahs, lions, rhinos, leopards,  elephants and others. Discover interesting facts about the animals and their threatened status as you ride along with him on his African Safari.

After retiring from 30 years of law enforcement in  South Florida, Richie moved to Jonesborough and resumed his passion for outdoor photography. He has traveled extensively to photograph the animals of Africa and the bears at Katmai National Park.

richiehaywardphotography.zenfolio.com

facebook.com/richiehaywardphotography

 

February 14

The Big Island of Hawaii with Belinda Bridwell

The diversity of Hawaii is a photographer’s dream! Join Belinda for a trip around the largest island to visit the active Kileaua volcano, see lava flow into the ocean and witness the creation of new land. Visit quaint towns, the county seat of Hilo, the Hamakua coastline, the beautiful, spiritual Waipio Valley. Along the way view waterfalls, botanical gardens, rain  forests and beautiful views of the  Pacific Ocean. The northern part of the island is home to one of the largest cattle ranches in the US where the climate changes drastically in the small cow town of Waimea with one side of a road lush, the other dry with sage brush. The western side of the island is home to the tourist town of Kona, known for water sports, surfing, whale watching and luxury resorts. Where else in the US can you surf in the morning and snowboard that same afternoon?

Belinda is an Eastman retiree currently working part-time for Tele-optics onsite. She enjoys her free time traveling and photographing the beauty and wonders of the world.



February 21

Vietnam and Cambodia wtih David Olsen

This presentation will give us a photographic overview of Vietnam and Cambodia. We will tour the cities of Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and explore the Mekong Delta. The ruins of Ankor at Siem Reap—a UNESCO World Heritage site— in Cambodia will be featured. Temples in this area number over a thousand and the impressive Ankor Wat is said to be the world’s largest single religious monument.

  

Originally from Washington, David spent almost 30 years with Eastman Chemical primarily in Technical Services before retiring in 2011. He and wife Anne share an interest in travel.

Bokeh challenge and apologies

We had a great time at the Eastman Camera Club meeting December 20.   Good food, good friends, and great photos (view here).   Apologies for the poor quality the projector was turning out that night.   We tried something new and learned some things in the process.

A little background that is of interest to photographers.   Every display devices (monitor, projector, etc.) has a profile that defines how to display photos.   It includes information on brightness, saturation, and color temperature.  The monitor on your computer has a default profile that works most of the time.   You can use a monitor calibrator (available for rent through the Camera Club) to measure your monitor display and create a custom profile so that what is displayed is a true representation of the photo image.   This is important if you print your photos.   What you see on an uncalibrated monitor may not be what you get back from the printer.   I suggest you borrow the monitor calibrator and create profiles for all your computer monitors.

The club has a special calibration system for use with the projector we use in our meetings.   The projector was calibrated before the meeting.  Notice how good Jim's photos looked when he was reviewing photos from outings in 2012?   He had put his photos in a PowerPoint presentation and PowerPoint uses the profile when displaying photos.

When we used Microsoft Photo Viewer to display your best of 2012 photos they looked . . .   We'll let's just say they weren't displayed very well.   That's because Microsoft Photo Viewer does not use the display device profile.   If we had been able to view them in a web browser they would have looked right because most modern web browsers use the device profiles.

I have since installed another photo viewer on my laptop - jpegview.  It does use device profiles and the photos look great.   I recommend jpegview and a great alternative to Microsoft Photo Viewer.

We didn't mention the photo challenge for this month.  It is bokeh.   Go out and shoot photos with "good bokeh".  Don't know what bokeh means?   Check out Ken Rockwell's article.   The photo at the right is an example of bokeh.

I want to wish all my Camera Club Friends Merry Christmas.   May God bless you and your family at Christmas and through all of 2013.

Richard Siggins

New Rental Cameras and Lenses

Do you know the Eastman Camera Club rents cameras, lenses, lights, flashes, studio backdrops, training materials and books?   These items area available to any club member.   The listing is available on the club website

We have ordered two new DSLRs to replace the aging ones, plus two fast lenses

• Canon T3i
• Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens
• Nikon 5100
• Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens

These new cameras will be available for rental from the front desk in the Eastman Employee Center after the first of the year.

Trip of a Lifetime -- African Photo Safari

On August 26, 2013, Richie Hayward will be leading a group to South Africa for a 10 day Photo Safari. This is a Trip of a Lifetime” and an adventure not soon forgotten. There will be ample opportunities to photograph the Big 5 in and around Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands-Land of the Leopard. This trip is all inclusive and is a full 10 day experience. Please contact Richie for further information.

Contact Richie Hayward

HM 423-753-4562

Cell 305-216-6666

e-mail alba1320@embarqmail.com

December 20 Camera Club Meeting

Our last meeting of the year is the annual Christmas Party December 20.   The club will provide coffee and hot chocolate.   Bring a small snack to share around.

The photo theme for the month is your favorite 4 - 5 photos from 2012.  They can be any subject but must have been taken in 2012.  We're hoping most people will share theirs so please limit your contribution to 5 or less.


You can upload your photos by following these steps:

1. Point your web browser to www.skydrive.com
2. Log in using r.siggins@charter.net as the account and shutter as the password.
3. Click on the December 2012 - Favorites of 2012  folder
4. Do not create your own folder.  We're going to put them all in one folder this time.   You might want to name your files so we know who they belong to.
5. Upload your files.

Try to keep the file size to 2 MB or less.  Bigger does not display better and slows down the sharing process.

If you have a favorite photography gadget bring it and we will do a "show and tell".  It may be a bit late to add things to your Christmas Wish List, but you may get some good ideas where to spend that Christmas cash.

We are going to be electing officers for 2013.   This is no longer limited to Eastman employees but is open to any club member.  If would like to join the Camera Club Leadership Team just let us know.  We're always looking for more.

The meeting is in the Eastman Bays Mountain Lodge at 6:00.   We'll see you there!

Don't Forget Camera Club Meeting Thursday 11/15

I've been talking with Jeff Stoner about his program on the history of fine art photography and I'm even more excited about what's in store for Thursday.  Jeff has done considerable research and has gotten permission to use some special photos in his presentation.

The meeting is 6:00 PM November 15 in the Eastman Bays Mountain Lodge.  We meet in Room A1/A2.  Jeff will be first on the agenda.  We'll then share and discuss our favorite fall photos from this year.  The meeting typically lasts 90 minutes.

You can upload your photos by following these steps:

1. Point your web browser to www.skydrive.com
2. Log in using r.siggins@charter.net as the account and shutter as the password.
3. Click on the November 2012 - Fall Colors folder
4. Click on the plus symbol to create your own folder and give it an appropriate name
5. Click on your new blank folder
6. Upload your files.

Please try to limit your photos to 6 or less.   Try to keep the file size to 2 MB or less.  Bigger does not display better and slows down the sharing process.individual 

What Time Is It?

By now most of us have turned our clocks back one hour.   Did you remember to change the time on your camera?  The date and time a picture is taken is stored in the image file.  If the time/date a picture was taken is important to you then you should go into your camera settings and make sure the date and time are correct.   Having the correct date and time is important if you organize your photos by date or sort by time, especially if you combine photos from two different cameras.

If you forget to set the time back you can adjust the date/time in a picture using Adobe Lightroom or other programs.

Special Program - Eastman Camera Club November 15

We will have a special program at the November 15 Camera Club Meeting.

Jeff Stoner

The Fine Art of Photography

The Evolution of Photography As A Fine Art Form

6:00 PM November 15, 2012

Eastman Bays Mountain Lodge

Kingsport

Jeff's program traces the evolution of photography as a fine art.  He is one of the top landscape / nature photographers in our area.  You'll want to be there from this one!

Photo Challenge for November - Fall Colors

The next photo challenge is Fall Colors.  Get out and shoot the best fall colors you can find and then share them at the November meeting.

Here's a couple references for getting the most from your fall photography
Make the most of fall foliage colors

Pro Tips For Dynamic Fall Color

Eastman Camera Club Meeting - October 18

Our next meeting is tonight.  Agenda topics

- Mark Plemmons will review and demonstrate a tool he uses to plan his outdoor photography trips so he is in the right place at the right time to get the best light.

- Richard Siggins will show a couple shots from a recent trip to Glacier National Park and talk about difficult shooting conditions and how to over come them.

- People who went on the trip to Outer Banks NC will show some of their photos.

- Challenge for the month - "Your favorites"

Meeting time is 6:00 PM in the Eastman Lodge on Bays Mountain.  Hope to see you there.

Eastman Camera Club Outing 10/13

The club is sponsoring a trip to DuPont State Forest in NC this Saturday October 13.  It's the Friends of DuPont's annual Tour de Falls weekend.   The club made this trip a couple years ago and had a blast.

There are several good things about this outing:

1. Fall colors in the mountains.

2. No hiking required.  They run shuttle busses around the park this day.

3. Great fellowship

Pete Cullota will be leading this trip to the falls and back Saturday. Here's the specifics

Meet: McDonals on John B. Dennis off exit 4 of I-26.

Time: Be there around 6:30 AM to hit the road at 6:45

Back: - This is an all day outing.  Last time we did this we stopped for dinner on the way back.

Cost: $12/person donation plus gas money for the drivers.

Contact: Pete Culotta Cell Phone: 423-612-0043

Jim Rigsby can't go Saturday and will be going with his family on Sunday. 

Contact Jim if you want to join him on Sunday.

Vote for Camera Club Member Photo on NatGeo

Richie Hayward, Eastman Camera Club member, has made it to the selection for Your Shot for National Geographic's Magazine, but he needs your vote to win the honor of being published in an upcoming issue. Just click this link and scroll to his photo of the Cheetah stretching and give him a 10.  You have to click on "Voting Machine" to actually vote.

I'm attaching a photo just so you know which one.

Spread the word to any friends
Thank you for your time and vote

Photographers Needed October 23 & 24.

On October 23 and 24, Eastman and NET Section of ACS will host the 22nd annual award winning National Chemistry Week celebration.  Over 30,000 children have participated in this event since its inception in 1991.     Eastman partners with the Northeast Tennessee Section of the American Chemical  Society (NETS-ACS) to sponsor “Celebration of Chemistry for 4th Graders.”  Volunteers are needed to take pictures during this two day event.  


Contact Lori Ensor at (423)229-6755 or lensor@eastman.com to learn more.

Roan Highlands  Instructional Tour - Sponsored by Tennessee Wild

Saturday, Sept 22, 2012 - tution $75

Join Jerry Greer on this all day workshop in the field.  Only a few spots left.   Visit his website for more information.

http://www.jerrygreerphotography.com/Roan%20Highlands_Sept%20Workshop.htm

Special Program - Eastman Camera Club Sept. 20

A Season in the Garden

by Larry Dean

Larry Dean will be presenting a fast paced slide presentation with music, sound effects, and beautiful photography showcasing plants, flowers and nature in the "garden".  You'll want to come to this program and bring your friends.

Larry retired retired in 2004 after 34 years of service in Eastman Chemical's Photographic Services.  His photographic career has included newspaper, portrait, industrial, wedding and commercial photography.  As an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Intermont, Larry taught photo classes in Large Format Photography.  Larry holds a Master of Photography Degree from the pretigious Professional Photographers of America.

Larry has had cover photographs for Professional Photographer, Who's Who in Professional Photography, Textile Science and photos used in USA Today, as well as several other publications.

Awards received from: Professional Photographers of America, Society for Technical Communication, Eastman Kodak's International Photo Competition, Public Relations Society of America and ADDY Awards from Tri-City Metro Advertising Federation.  Larry has had several photographs accepted into the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America; this organization's highest level of Merit.

Larry continues to do free lance commercial work.

Camera Club Meeting - September 20

Join us September 20 for a  program by professional photographer Larry Dean. Larry will share tips and techniques by showing and discussing some of his photos.

Challenge photos for Sept- Macros.

A Call for Artists to Exhibit

A Call for Artists to Exhibit 

12th Annual EVENING WITH THE ARTS 

“Glamorous & Ghoulish"

Thursday, October 18, 2012 

7:00 PM 

MAIN ART CENTER 

140 West Main Street 

Located in the DKA, Kingsport, TN 

Each year the Downtown Kingsport Association Foundation and the Main Art Center sponsors “An Evening with the Arts” which is designed not only to encourage and showcase area artists but also to provide a venue for the sale of quality art. The opening night reception called “The Evening with the Arts” features a surfeit of artwork, wine, food, and music by local musicians. Each participating artist receives a free ticket to the gala. The attire is semi-formal to formal. 

Exhibition Dates: October 18 –November 1 

Deadline for Registration: Monday, September 24, 2012 

Delivery Dates: Artwork must be delivered to the Main Art Center at 140 West Main Street, Kingsport, October 2, 3 (Tuesday and Wednesday) 10-4:00 

Pick Up Dates: November 1 and 2 

Unsold artwork must be picked up at the Main Art Center by the above dates during regular business hours. You may call ahead at 246-6550 and verify that someone will be available. Work will remain during the duration of the show. However, if that prevents you from selling a piece, the patron may take it immediately. Any artwork not picked up by the stated time will not be insured. Any work left over 30 days will become the property of the Main Art Center and will be sold with ALL the proceeds going to the Main Art Center. 

Guidelines:

1. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE FOR SALE. A 30% commission will be charged. Any work marked NFS will not be accepted.
2. The DKA will collect Tennessee State Sales Tax.
3. All artwork displayed must be of the artist’s/craftsman’s own original conception and creation and not a copy of another’s work. No work should be submitted which has its origins in someone else’s design or work. It must not be copied from magazines or bookd or other copyrighted material. Reference photographs taken by the artist and used are perfectly acceptable. 
4. No work displayed will be made from kits, molds, or commercial patterns. 
5. Work must be of high quality. The DKA reserves the right to refuse to display any art they feel is unacceptable to community standards. Any art that is not framed properly or work that is still wet will be rejected. 
6. All two dimensional work must be framed and wired for hanging. Gallery wrapped canvases which have the sides painted are acceptable. However, the depth of the canvas must be at least 1 ½ inches with no staples showing. 
7. Plexiglas should be used instead of glass. While the workers are careful, the DKA will not guarantee the glass not being broken. Glass not only adds additional weight and stress on the wire and hanger but also is very dangerous to the workers hanging the pieces. Please be considerate. 
8. Prints must be of traditional methods such as serigraphy, lithography, etching, or relief type pieces. These must be done by the artists own hands. Mass reproductions of the artist’s original work by commercial means will not be accepted. 
9. Display stands for 3-D work will be available if the artist does not supply their own. Space is available for large and small 3-D work. Any work that requires special assembly or installation will have to be accomplished by the artist. Display cases are also available for jewelry or small metal working or ceramic pieces. 
10. While the Main Art Center is very large, the DKA cannot guarantee all pieces by all artists will be displayed. 
11. Artists who enter at least three pieces will receive a free ticket to the event. 
    Biographies: The DKA displays the biographies or artist’s statement of each artist. Please submit a statement of 100-200 words and lay it out on the page as you wish it to be shown. You may include a photograph on the page. Please email it to: Denise Freeman at corkyrand@yahoo.com subject as EWTA Bio. If you are not comfortable with sending an email or an attachment, send in a TYPED copy with your entry form. Please do not ask the DKA or people receiving artwork to write or help you write this. Registration: To participate in the EWTA, the registration form needs to be mailed to the above address by Monday, September 24. This ensures that:

• the artist will be included in the program, 

• there will be a record for insurance purposes and 

• the gallery will know how many entries to expect.

Identification Forms: These must be filled out and attached to the back/upper right hand corner of each piece that is being entered. No art will be accepted without an identification form. For any further questions call Lisa Childress, President of the Main Art Center utlisa@embarqmail.com or 423-765-5215.

August 16 Camera Club Meeting

The topic of this month's meeting is Smart Phone and Tablet Apps For The Photographer Do you have an iPhone, Android Phone, iPad, or Android tablet? There are many great free or close to free photography apps for these devices. We want to share your favorites in the meeting and need your help.

1. If you have an iPhone or iPad with apps you want to show, bring it Thursday night. We can connect it to the projector and you can demo it for the rest of us.
2. Send a list of your favorite apps to rsiggins@eastman.com.   I will compile them and make the list available to club members.
3. Don't know what we're talking about?  Come to the meeting and find out why a smart phone or tablet may be your next photography accessory.

When sending the list of your favorite apps, please include the following information:

• Name of the app
• What does it do?
• What does it cost?
• What devices does it run on?
• How would you rate it?  (Waste of time, OK, pretty good, fantastic)
• Describe why you like or dislike it.

Here's my example
Name: Sundroid
Calculates sunrise, sunset, twilights, golden hours, length of day, the path of the sun and moon, moonrise & moonset times and more for any date, anywhere in the world.   Has an interactive map that allows you to plan your outdoor shoot around the direction of the sun, moon, etc.
Cost: $2.99 for pro version.  Free version also available
Runs on: Android phones
Rating: Fantastic
I use this app to plan my sunrise/sunset shots.  It tells me where the sun or moon will rise or set, what time, and allow me to see it on a map.   This has allowed me to pick good sunrise shots in a place I've never been to before.

Don't forget this month's challenge - REFLECTIONS.

Photo Challenge Theme for August 16 Meeting - Reflections

Thanks to Allan Barnett for coming up with this month's theme - reflections.   We commonly think of water for reflections, and there are many opportunities for using water to capture creative reflections.  However, there are many others.  Think about

• Mirrors
• Windows
• Car hoods
• Chrome on motorcycles
• Sunglasses

You get the picture.

The next meeting is August 16 at 6:00 PM at the Eastman Lodge on Bays Mountain.  The program for that night is [photography apps for your smartphone or tablet.  If you have a favorite, please come prepared to share it.   Bring your smart phone or tablet and we may be able to hook it up to the projector.

Camera Club Outing Saturday July 7 - Morril's Cave

Now here's a new adventure for Eastman Camera Club members.  This Saturday we will be going to Morril’s Cave State Natural Area.  It has more than 37,000 feet of mapped passages on two levels. Morril’s Cave is commonly called Worley’s Cave locally and is known for its voluminous size with rooms more than 75 feet wide and 250 feet long with high ceilings that often exceeds 100 feet. It is noted for its beautiful formations within its eight to ten miles of passages. The lower level of the cave contains a perennial creek complete with various fishes, white crayfish, and salamanders.

We will meet at the Colonial Heights Ingles parking lot at 8 AM Saturday July 7.  From there we will car pool to the Dollar General on Highway 19E in Bluff City to meet Tony at 9:00 who will be leading our expedition. 

The cost is $5 per person.   Good strong flashlight and waterproof hiking boots are a must!  A headlamp is a good idea.  The floor can be slick so everyone needs to make sure they have boots that have good tread.

Questions?  Contact Jim Rigsby at jrigsby@eastman.com or 423-863-6727 (cell).

July 19 Camera Club Meeting

The next meeting is July 19 at the Eastman Lodge on Bays Mountain.   The program will be a review of the Nik Software suite.   I will take a few images from right out of the camera and use Lightroom and Nik to reduce digital noise, spot adjust tonality, apply various filters, convert to B&W, and run through a sharpener.  Depending on the time I may demo the HDR package.

The challenge for this month is Panoramas.  Your panorama can be created by cropping a single photo or stitching several photos together.  The subject does not matter as long as the long side is at least 3 times as long as the short side.  It can he a traditional horizontal panorama or a vertical vertorama.

- Richard Siggins


Here's a guide to get you started on panorama photography.  Go out and have fun!

Long Exposure Photography

Here's a good article on shooting at night with really long exposures.   Some of the details are Canon specific but most of the article applies to any camera brand.

http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2012/long_exposure_landscapes.shtml

June 21 Meeting - HDR by Kent Ervin

Due to some scheduling issues there's been a change to this month's meeting program.  Kent Ervin will be doing a short program on High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography.  The Nik Software review has been rescheduled for July 19.

The monthly challenge theme for June is Depth of Field (DOF).  Bring in your photos that show creative use of the DOF - small, large or anything in between.


Flame Azalea on Roan Mountain June 9



Miss shooting the supermoon? Here's another chance plus a partial lunar eclipse

Did you miss it last time?   Here's another chance.  While not as big as the May 2012 Supermoon, tonight's moon will be almost a large.  Plus, this time you can get the beginning of a partial lunar eclipse.

The moon will be largest just before it sets at 6:16 AM Monday morning, which is during the first of the lunar eclipse. 

• Penumbral eclipse starts – 04:48 AM
• Partial eclipse starts – 06:00 AM 
• Sunrise - 6:12 AM
• Moon set - 6:16 AM

If you live in the Tri-Cities area you won't see much of the eclipse because it starts just before the moon sets.  The moon light will be dimmer after 4:48 when it passes into the penumbral shadow of the earth, which will give it more of an orange tint and may make it easier to photograph because it won't be as bright.   Plus the it will be in the hour before sunrise, which will make the sky twilight blue and also give some details to objects near the horizon.  The photo below was taken during a similar time last month.

Here's a website that will give you some more info
http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar-eclipse-june-2012.html

If you want to know where to go to get the best view of the moon set, check out The Photographers Emphemeris, which is free for Macs and PCs and has inexpensive versions for iPhones and Android phones.  I use it all the time.

Club Outing to Roan Mountain June 9

Saturday June 9 should be just about peak for the Rhododendrons and Flame Azaleas on the balds of Roan Mountain.  

June 11, 2011

The best time to shoot on the balds is early morning after sunrise.   At this time of year the chances of getting a great sunrise are not good due to all the haze.  That plus the fact that we would have to leave Kingsport around 4:00 AM to be on the balds for sunrise means we won't plan on being there when the sun comes up.

We will meet at the Colonial Heights Ingles parking lot and plan to head out at 6:00 AM.  We will pass through Johnson City on the way so if anyone would like to meet there, let me know and we'll make arrangements.

We'll get to Carver's Gap about 7:30 AM and hike up the Applachian Trail across the balds.   This is a moderate hike but does involve some elevation gain as you go up and down the balds (see picture on the right).   After hiking the balds for a while we will drive up the mountain the the Rhododendron Gardens.

I plan on bringing the widest lens I have (17-40), plus a mid-range zoom and a macro.   A pop-out diffuser / reflector will be handy for shading flowers from bright sun.

Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes.  It will be cooler up on the balds but the sun can get intense on clear days.  A hat is always a good idea. 

We'll go even if it looks rainy.  A cloudy day can make for some of the best photos.   Foggy conditions could be great for shooting in the gardens and along the Cloudland Trail.

We will want to car pool as much as possible.  The parking at Carver's Gap may be full when we get there.

Let me know if you plan on going.  rsiggins@eastman.com  (423)416-1258

Photo Challenge for June Meeting

The challenge for this month is to take photos where you use the Depth of Field (DOF) to creatively improve the composition of the photo.   Here's a timely article on DOF from the Light Stalking folks

http://www.lightstalking.com/depth-of-field-a-general-guide-for-beginners

Now, get out there and start practicing!

Shallow DOF

Extreme DOF

Time To Sign Up For Outer Banks Trip

We had enough interest in a club outing to Outer Banks in the fall to need a large house for a week.   We need to go ahead and book the house so we need your deposit by this Friday May 18.

Here's the house - http://www.sunrealtync.com/house/cp-92

By getting a large house the per person cost is down to only $125.20 per person for the entire week of 9/29 - 10/6.  You can come and stay one day or seven, the cost is still $125.20 per person.  

Here are the particulars:

• Date - 9/29 - 10/6 (Saturday to Saturday)
• Cost - $125.20 per person for the week
• Deposit - $62.60 per person by 5 PM Friday May 18.  Not refundable after May 18.
• Balance - $62.60 per person due August 3
• Refunds - not refundable unless trip is canceled due to hurricane.

The deposit can be made at the Recreation Office, B-310 Eastman Employee Center on Wilcox Drive.

Questions?   Call Cindy Williams, Jim Rigsby or Richard Siggins.

Deadline is Drawing Near!

2012 Appalachian Photography Salon

Hosted By:

The Kingsport Senior Center Photo Group 

May 25 – June 28, 2012

Divisions:

Amateur, Proficient Amateur

Categories:

Monochrome Prints & Color Prints  

Division / Category Prizes:

• 1^st Place $200
• 2^nd Place $150
• 3^rd Place $100
• HM’s $25
• Award of Merit – Ribbon Only

Submission Dates:

Mailed: May 14-18, 2012

Hand Delivery: May 18-19, 2012 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Kingsport Renaissance Center Gallery

1200 E. Center Street

Kingsport, TN 37664

See APS Entry Form for Details

Forms have been distributed in photo-related venues throughout the area

Available From:

Website: www.scphotogroup.com or

Claude Kelly (Salon Chairman) (423) 247-3010

Studio Lighting For Sale

The entire lighting set has been sold.

Preparing For That Next Big Trip

What's on your bucket list?   You know, that list of places you want to go before you kick the bucket.  It might be a trip to the Europe, New England, Rocky Mountains or the beach?   If you're like me you have a list and will be going somewhere you want to capture the trip in images that will reveal the beauty of the place.   You can come home with those images but it takes preparation and planning before and during the trip.

Anne McKinnell spent nine months in an RV with her husband and dogs traveling around North America.   Along the way she captured some amazing images and learned the value of preparation.   She shares what she learned in a free eBook (book in electronic format that can be viewed on any PC, tablet or smart phone).   I suggest you go to her website and download a copy before your next trip.  It will be well worth the time


http://annemckinnell.com/

Black & White Conversion Workshop May 19th

The Camera Club of Oak Ridge is hosting a Color to Black and White conversion seminar featuring Karen Jones. They have several seats available for those wishing to attend. The workshop is free but space is limited to first come first served!

Details below:

We are pleased to announce that Karen Jones has graciously agreed to share some of her techniques for black and white conversion at a workshop we have scheduled for May 19th.

Title:  Black & White Conversion with Photoshop & Nik Software Silver Efex Pro 2

Location: 333 Tuskegee (Fire Station 3), Oak Ridge, TN

Time: 9 AM - 3 PM (Break for Lunch)
Equipment Needed: A laptop is recommended (see important note below) but not required and a power strip.

Workshop Outline:

• Overview of Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 interface
• Discussion of Ansel Adams 10-point Zone system
• Convert images using only Photoshop's Black & White adjustment layer
• Convert images to B&W using only Silver Efex Pro 2
• Split-toning
• Tinting
• Infrared conversion
• Borders in Silver Efex Pro 2

4 - 6 images will be supplied to download and work on together for those who want to bring laptops.

On-going discussion as we work on the images together for those who do not have laptops.

****IMPORTANT**** IF YOU DON'T HAVE PHOTOSHOP OR NIK SILVER EFEX PRO 2 - YOU CAN DOWNLOAD A TRIAL VERSION FROM ADOBE & NIK - BUT - YOU SHOULD WAIT UNTIL THE WEEK OF THE WORKSHOP TO DOWNLOAD NIK BECAUSE THE TRIAL VERSION IS ONLY GOOD FOR 15 DAYS. CHECK WITH ADOBE TO SEE HOW LONG THEIR TRIAL VERSION WILL REMAIN ACTIVE.

Contact Mike Slay to register or if you have questions - pres@oakridgecameraclub.org

Supermoon This Weekend

Get ready for the Supermoon!

This is a very unusual moon: The biggest full moon of 2012 called the “supermoon” or perigee full moon, will occur on Saturday. This full moon will be the closest one to Earth for 2012. Astronomers are estimating the supermoon will be around 14 percent brighter and 30 percent bigger than the average full

moon.

Sunday will be as good (or better, or at least different) as a shooting opportunity than Saturday, as it will actually be dark when the moon rises.  Of course you have to take the weather into account.

Friday - set at 5:11 AM, rise at 6:58 PM, sunset at 8:21 PM

Saturday - set at 5:53 AM, rise at 8:12 PM, sunset at 8:22 PM

Sunday - set at 6:42 AM, rise at 9:24 PM, sunset at 8:23 PM

Try to include some other objects in your picture to give some perspective of the size.  This means shooting when the moon comes up or goes down.

When you are photographing the moon, you are really photographing reflected sunlight and therefore you need to manually set your camera with daytime settings.  If you don't, the moon will simply appear as bright disc when you photograph it. If you want to record the surface detail of the moon, you will need to remember the "sunny 16" rule.  This rule tells us that on a bright, sunny day, we can achieve a correct exposure by setting the camera to f16 and the shutter speed to the inverse of the ISO setting. So at an ISO setting of 200, the following combinations should give you correct exposures for the moon.

f 5.6 - 1/1600s, f 8 -1/800s, f11 - 1/400s, f 16 - 1/200s, f 22 - 1/100s"

Special Guest for May 17 Meeting

You'll want to join us for the May 17 Camera Club Meeting.  Sam Bass will be presenting photos and telling stories from his time as a war correspondant in Vietnam.  His presentation "From Pigs and Chickens to the Flight Deck Ballet: Vietnam 1967 - 1970" is based primarily on the photography he made in support of the unclassified stories he produced both in-country as well as off-shore with the Navy during that period. 

Sam is an International Award-Winning Vietnam-era Combat Photojournalist.  He is a former Navy Chief and international award-winning combat photojournalist.  In 1972, Sam was selected Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association, the University of Missouri School of Journalism and the U.S. Defense Department based primarily on his Vietnam photoworks. His photoworks have been described as stunning and provocative, images that challenge the viewer with one stimulating visual experience after another.

We will be meeting at the Eastman Lodge in Room A1 starting at 6:00 PM.

Outer Banks Trip Info

The Eastman Camera Club is planning an extended photo outing to Outer Banks, NC for the week of Oct 7th (contingent on no Hurricane issues).   You don’t have to stay for the whole week…folks can come for the time period that works for them. 

We had so much fun on the Max Patch outing staying at the rental house together, that we are planning on renting a house again.  To arrange housing, we need to know who is planning on going, for what time period and if they are planning on staying with us or making their own arrangements.   

The Outerbanks has a lot to offer!  They have 5 lighthouses, wild ponies, dunes, and Elizabethton garden and lots of other photogenic opportunities.

Please let Tekii Boren know if you will be coming with us to the Outerbanks by May 15^th.  Contact info: tboren@eastman.com or 963-8066.

Outer Banks photos provided by Claude Kelly.