November 2014 Vol. 31, No. 11

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1 November 2014 Vol. 31, No. 11 Gena Reebs Red Glow

2 InFocus, the Newsletter of the Puget Sound Camera Club The Puget Sound Camera Club (PSCC) welcomes new members of any level of expertise in digital and film photography. The Club meets the 2nd and 4 th Mondays of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church in Edmonds, Washington. Activities include education, review of work, and exhibition opportunities. The Club was organized in 1984 and is a member of the Photographic Society of America and the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs. Officers Phone President Lauren Heerschap Vice-President Bob Joiner Secretary Maurice Tugby Treasurer Yvonne Shimek Digital Director Dave Patzwald Print Director (vacant) Member-at-Large Henry Heerschap Committees Chairperson Phone Archives Henry Heerschap Audit Rosemarie Ferrara Digital Dave Patzwald Education Bob Joiner Equipment Henry Heerschap InFocus Editor Henry Heerschap Membership Beverly and Harry Shelton NWCCC representative Mary Pease Prints (vacant) PSA representative Renata Kleinert PSA Nature Competition Renata Kleinert PSA Pictorial Competition Renata Kleinert Refreshments Jeanine Langerud Refreshments Maurice Tugby Webmaster Henry Heerschap Puget Sound Camera Club (PSCC): Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NWCCC): Photographic Society of America (PSA):

3 Message from the President I am delighted to announce the nomination of a new Print Director, Al Koskie. Al has extensive experience with printed photography, and has served on the board of the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs. He is supportive of our ideas in changing print night to a more interactive format. We also have been invited to represent our club in a gallery at the Maplewood Presbyterian Church, where we meet. I would encourage you to submit before Nov. 30 to pscc-entry@pugetsoundcamera.com up to three images in the categories of Nature, Wildlife, and People From Other Cultures and name the files church gallery. The church will choose the images. They will not be for sale. The prints can be 8X10 up to 16X20, but not matted or framed, and must be mounted on black foam core. Thank you to Bruce Coxley, Henry Heerschap, Lauren Heerschap and Bob Joiner for taking portrait photos of the Eagle Wings Dinner for developmentally disabled adults on Saturday, Oct. 25, It was a Halloween Hoot as these adults were reunited with friends from a group home they previously lived in for 15 years. We are using a sound system on digital night, and are making improvements to the equipment. Bob Stahl gave an excellent presentation on The Poetry of Light; and at last print night Bruce Coxley presented videos on Elements 12. Our Holiday Party will be on December 8 this year, and we will pass the hat to continue the tradition of collecting funds for dinners to the homeless. Respectfully Submitted, Lauren Heerschap PSCC President Useful Web Resources Photoshop Elements At the October Print Night, Bruce Coxley showed us some of the many capabilities of Photoshop Elements. With every new version, it creeps closer and closer to its big brother in features and usability. Unlike Photoshop CC, Elements has a number of unique features that make it easy for the beginning user to get great results. As users gain skills, they can take off the training wheels so to speak and explore the many advanced tools. Here are some free on-line resources for further training: Adobe has a series of short to-the-point videos on how to accomplish different tasks in PSE. Lots of free videos available at Photoshop Elements Techniques: Bruce showed us some of their videos and passed out free samples of their fine magazine. For more info on subscribing, go to Many video and written tutorials can be found at Essential Photoshop Elements: Photoshop For those using Photoshop (Creative Suite or Creative Cloud versions), one terrific new free resource is Phlearn.com. They have free videos on Photoshop and Photography as well more as more advanced pro courses that can be purchased individually. They cover lots of basic techniques such as retouching, use of layers, and healing and cloning as well as more whimsical things like creating snow or changing hair color. Well worth checking out: Lightroom Here s the ultimate guide to Lightroom s Develop Module from Adobe s own Julianne Kost: Photography Pete Collins over at KelbyOne has put together a visual aid to help understand the relationship between ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture when making an exposure.

4 Minutes for the PSCC October 20, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting The meeting was held at the Maplewood Presbyterian Church and was called to order by President Lauren Heerschap at 7:02 pm. Present were Board members, Bob Joiner, Maurice Tugby, Dave Patzwald and Henry Heerschap, Absent was Yvonne Shimek. We had a quorum for this meeting. Financial report Yvonne was not able to attend this meeting, see note at the end. Henry made a report on the status of a new sound system. He said that the staff at Morgan s Sound discussed a cordless system with 2 speakers which would be in the $1, range. Bob reported that he had contacted the minister and discussed the church might consider a new speaker system in the room where PSCC meets. The current system needs a new cord to work. Henry made a motion for PSCC to purchase a extension cord for the sound system. The motion was 2 nd by Bob and passed unanimously by the Board. Bob reported that Elements 12 program will be presented by Bruce Coxley for the education portion of the 10/27/14 print night. New business We discussed the status of new members and dues. Morrie reported that we have 72 club members. We discussed that some new members pay initial dues but then did not attend PSCC meetings. There is no requirement in the By-Laws for required attendance. The only requirement is that PSCC membership is required to submit images. Membership is also required to be a judge. Henry also resolved some confusion on the Meetup Webpage; the join button is to join Meetup.com, not PSCC membership. Henry reported that he and Lauren had attended a meeting of the Seattle Photographic Society Print Night. He said that club takes a batch of prints to each of 3 tables, which each have a small easel and light. The small group at each table makes comments on the photos. Then the prints go over to another table to be judged. At each table is a scribe that writes down the comments on paper for each print. The prints are judged separately by three judges and given a score. The score on each print is given with comments back to the maker. You only hear comments from people at your own table. Henry said that we will have a conventional print night on October 27, Lauren made a motion that we try a new format for November Print Night and Henry will be in charge of the new format. Motion 2 nd by Bob and passed unanimously by the Board. The Board read an mail from Marc Weinberg with ideas to revise the structure of digital night. The Board decided to take Mark s suggestions under advisement. We discussed how we might have a selection of 1 st place of photos if there is a tie for first place. No decision was made at this meeting. Judging Henry will give judges and commentators training in January The list of criteria for judges to consider that is laminated is ready to go, and will be put out for the judges on digital and print night. Bob and Henry discussed with the Maplewood Presbyterian Church minister for prints to be displayed at the Church (for display and not for sale). Nature, wildlife, and people from other cultures were discussed as appropriate for these display prints. A motion for this project was made by Bob, 2nd by Morrie, and passed unanimously by the Board. Morrie made a motion that during our December party we solicit money from club members and that PSCC match the amount donated (up to a maximum of $200.00) for a dinner for the Homeless Program that meets on Friday s at the Maplewood Church. Motion was 2 nd by Lauren and passed unanimously by the Board. The meeting was adjourned by President Lauren at 9:00 pm. Respectively submitted by Secretary Maurice Tugby Note about financial report: Yvonne sent the September financial report to Lauren, but it was overlooked and not presented at the Board meeting. Expenses for September include the usual rent, $225 for special speaker Robert Stahl, and $70.35 refreshment expense which covered the cake and other treats for our 30 th anniversary celebration on Digital Night. Income include $ for dues and $24.25 for refreshment donations. YTD net income is $

5 October 2014 Digital Images Competition Assignment: Up Close Judges: Dale Arveson, Gena Reebs, Mary Tevis Commentator: Bob Joiner MP - most popular Category Title Maker Score Assignment I am Just Ducky Brian Linn 24 1st Place (tied) Menu Special: Frog Legs Jeanine Langerud 24 1st Place (tied) Spider George Ferrara 24 1st Place (tied), MP Rain Drops on Lily Mo Rutkin 23 Yellow Poppy Gena Reebs 23 My Favorite Dahlia Mary Pease 23 Cactus Flower Danika Pease 22 Dahlia Renata Kleinert 21 Get Lost, No You Get Lost Robert Rutkin 21 Cross Spider Henry Heerschap 21 Dahlia Lauren Heerschap 20 Volunteer Park in September Mary Tevis 20 Searching for Answers Up Close Marc Weinberg 19 A Green Leaf Beverly Shelton 19 No Eye Liner Needed Kay Swanson 19 And Then Summer is Gone Pedro Landers 18 Open Red Glow Gena Reebs 23 1st Place (tied) Man of the Canyon Danika Pease 23 1st Place (tied) Folk Dancer David Layton 23 1st Place (tied) Wee Three Jeanine Langerud 23 1st Place (tied), MP Ship in the Fog Marc Weinberg 22 Moody Beach Renata Kleinert 22 Rotterdam Market Hall - Ceiling View Dave Patzwald 22 Water Curtain Emily Patzwald 21 Abandoned Milwaukee Railroad Bridge Mary Pease 20 Remains from the Past Brain Linn 20 Robin Pedro Landers 19 Hollywood Tower Sunset Robert Rutkin 19 Pompom Dahlia Mo Rutkin 19 Pumpkin Lineup Henry Heerschap 19 Smith Tower Monya Waskowich 19 Abandoned Kay Swanson 19 Rotterdam Market Hall - End View Dave Patzwald 18 Spinning Saucers Lauren Heerschap 18 Waiting for VP Biden Monya Waskowich 17 St Jerome Monastery & Discovery Monument Emily Patzwald 17 The 12th Man Mary Tevis 17 Continued on next page Assignments for November Digital: Indoor Spaces Print: Fall Colors

6 Digital, continued Altered Reality Dream Dahlia Robert Rutkin 25 1st Place Dahlia Drama Henry Heerschap 24 Impressionist Hyacinths Gena Reebs 23 Lady in Red Mo Rutkin 23 MP Quilting Swirls Mary Pease 21 Jackalope and Friend Danika Pease 21 What is It? Kay Swanson 20 Flower Mystique George Ferrara 19 Coastal Flower Basket Jeanine Langerud 18 Unjudged Yes, Hadley, Two! Lauren Heerschap October Print Competition Assignment: Night Shots Judges: John Crawford, Mary Tevis, Dave Patzwald Commentator: Phil Kollen Category Title Maker Score Assignment Color (No entries) Open Color Free at Last Bill Royce 25 1st Place, MPC Glass Wall Dave Patzwald 24 Autumn Icicle Creek Lauren Heerschap 24 Autumn Stillness Henry Heerschap 24 African Bird Mary Tevis 24 Mel the Wrangler Mary Tevis 23 Scene from the Forest Floor Henry Heerschap 22 Spent Lauren Heerschap 22 Tethered Phil Kollen 21 Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse Bill Royce 21 Colorful Waves Phil Kollen 21 Part of the Herd Mary Tevis 20 Delft Train Station Bike Park Dave Patzwald 18 Open Monochrome Ghostly Orchid Henry Heerschap 22 1st Place, MPM Altered Reality Lace Hydrangea Lauren Heerschap 23 1st Place MPC - most popular color, MPM - most popular monochrome Upcoming Events November Kenmore Camera s Digital Photo Expo Lynnwood Convention Center The largest photo show on the west coast, featuring Art Wolfe along with many other guest speakers. A terrific time to learn, be inspired and be tempted by lots of great deals. It s also a prime opportunity to bring your gear questions for the many industry reps that will be on hand. More information can be found at: Kenmore Camera has ongoing classes in their wonderful new location. Our own Bill Royce will be teaching Intro to Street Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 10-11:30am. $60. For more information on Bill s class as well as other offerings, go to:

7 I wanted to make pictures that felt natural, that felt like seeing, that didn t feel like taking something in the world and making a piece of art out of it. Stephen Shore Marc Weinberg Ship in the Fog Henry Heerschap Autumn Stillness Jeanine Langerud Menu Special - Frog Legs

8 Renata Kleinert Moody Beach Any photographer who is not alive to light is in trouble. David Vestal Mo Rutkin Rain Drops on Lily Black and white are the colors of photography. To me they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected. Robert Frank Bill Royce Free at Last

9 Henry Heerschap Ghostly Orchid George Ferrara Spider Danika Pease Cactus Flower David Layton Folk Dancer

10 Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence. Minor White Lauren Heerschap Autumn Icicle Creek Danika Pease Man of the Canyon Gena Reebs Impressions of Hyacinths

11 Mary Pease My Favorite Dahlia Henry Heerschap Dahlia Drama Robert Rutkin Dream Dahlia Gena Reebs Yellow Poppy

12 Dave Patzwald Glass Wall Lauren Heerschap Lace Hydrangea Lauren Heerschap Spent Henry Heerschap Scene from the Forest Floor

13 These beautiful days must enrich all my life. They do not exist as mere pictures maps hung upon the walls of memory but they saturate themselves into every part of the body and always live. John Muir Brian Linn I Am Just Ducky The seeing is always more important than the photograph. Dewitt Jones Mary Tevis African Bird Jeanine Langerud Wee Three

14 Creativity is a spiritual action in which a person forgets about himself, moves outside of himself in the creative act, absorbed by his task. Nikolai Berdyaev Mo Rutkin Lady in Red Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field. Peter Adams Dave Patzwald Rotterdam Market Hall - End View Mary Tevis Mel the Wrangler