From Mr Neilsons web site e.neilsen.home.att.net, an introduction to the author/artist.

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1 Published for members and friends of the Dallas Camera Club Volume 75 No. 08 August 2008 Inside this issue: July Meetings 2 Hospitality 2 Schedule New Members and Guests 3 On The WEB 3 July Winning Images 4-7, 9-11 Monthly Scores 8,-11, President Message Submit Images- Dallas Arts Festival and GSCCC Competition Year to Date Scores GSCC Survey 18 Call for prints 19 Member of Note 20 Meeting Location August Meetings August 05 Turn in prints in Ancient/Historical category & review Print and projected entries submitted last month for the category will be viewed along with judges comments. July 15 Eric Neilsen Eric Neilsen Photography has been serving the photographic community with custom printing since Eric was initially based in the San Francisco Bay Area until 1989 when he relocated to Taos, NM. He is currently running his business out of Dallas, TX. Eric Neilsen Photography offers custom printing in Platinum/Palladium prints, Ink Jet Prints, and Silver Gelatin. I also offer workshops in Platinum/Palladium and Silver Gelatin printing here at the Dallas studio. In addition to printing services Eric also offers portraits sittings, and commercial shooting for product and architectural uses. From Mr Neilsons web site e.neilsen.home.att.net, an introduction to the author/artist. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in My family moved to the Santa Clara Valley in After spending my early years studying the French horn and performing with symphonies and bands throughout the San Jose and San Francisco area, I turned my artistic talents toward photography and cinematography. I have been active in photography since Although a real interest in photography didn't develop until I entered college, I received early exposure to photography while attending grade school in San Jose, making contact prints and developing film. My involvement in platinum/palladium printing began 1982 when I became Chuck Henningsen's photographic assistant in Portola Valley, California. Although much of my photographic knowledge was based in traditional B&W and color, the addition of the platinum/palladium printing process to my knowledge base was relatively easy for me because of my background in chemistry. Park area of Dallas. I have taught workshops in platinum/palladium printing since Workshop experience includes establishing the Taos Photographic Workshops and Photographic Workshops de Taos, teaching for the Taos art Institute and running the lab for the Photographers' Formulary Workshops in Montana. As a teacher, I believe that sharing the information that allows students to form an understanding of the nuances of printing and the creation of perfect images involves years of learning and tremendous dedication. Every day brings a new situation, and the learning process never ends. I am teaching classes at my studio in Dallas, TX. Check out the current schedule here. I print in color, both Ilfochrome and the RA4 process, B&W and, of course, platinum. In my personal platinotypes, I have printed from original negatives ranging in size from 35mm to 4" x 5", producing prints up to 16" x 20". My commercial platinotypes covers original negatives ranging in size from 35mm to 8" x 10" and prints sizes to 24" x 30". My printing experience has provided a wide range of relative humidity in which to work: from the 80% range in California down to the 15% range in New Mexico. Light sources have included small contact printers, large graphic plate burners, and BL, BLB and Super Actinic black light tubes. In addition to printing and teaching the platinum/palladium process, I also use several other photographic media to render visions from the realms of time and space: the traditional gelatin silver prints, the modern vibrancy of the Ilfochrome (cibachrome) print, and selective coloration of those media to achieve additional depth and feel. "Photography provides me the greatest creative expression in my life. Through photographic images, I attempt to share the feelings that music brings to my soul: serenity, the timelessness of inner and outer spaces, freshness, a sense of belonging to a greater whole." I currently live in the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex. I have set up my studio in the Fair

2 Page 2 July Meetings July 1 Print and projected entries submitted the previous month for the category were viewed along with judges comments. It s Your Turn! July 15 Jerry Comer gave a very informative mentoring session on the Dallas Camera Club, what it is to be a member how competitions are done, what category you should enter in, year and awards etc. We started the meeting with Steve Burt s first time photoshow presentation of the Lone Star Race Tract field trip, great show Steve. A.J. Wood, President Media Cats Digital Media Training,, an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) gave a wonderful and exciting presentation on Abobe Lightroom and Photoshop, the only problem is we ran out of time, we must get with Susan and have her get him to come back again. For more information on group classes or individual tutoring sessions you can contact Mr. Wood at ajwood@media-cats.com, or telephone Houston Brown is going to talk about color management at the August 15th Jerry Comer will talk about mat cutting at the Sept 02 meeting August 5 August 17 September 2 Hospitality Schedule HOSPITALITY Susan Stageman Virginia Sumrall John Wathne Dee Whittlesey Tabitha Wilson Ken Zapp Paula Alcorn Eleanore Avery Larry Barker If you know you will not be at the meeting when you are scheduled for hospitality, please find someone to trade dates with you and let Bob & Betty Johnson know as well. If your name appears above, you are asked to bring drinks and/or snacks to the meeting for which you are listed. Remember Every member takes a turn. When it is not your turn to bring refreshments, please consider making a cent donation into the hospitality donation can when you partake of the refreshments brought. This money is used to buy the paper plates, napkins, ice and cups. Please Support Our Advertisers

3 Page 3 Our Newest Members Judith Cissell Picture not available Diana Claussen Guests in the Month of June Glen Ashley Mark Green Linda Grigsby Janelle Hampton Mark Hansen Tony Hare Patrick Johnson Dene Jones Katrina Lane ON THE WEB I-TUNES One of the best places on the WEB for Digital Photography-Photoshop-Lightroom etc is ITunes from Apple Computers ( a free program for the MAC or Windows computers that allows you to download Podcast from many sources. Below is a list of just some of the exciting and helpful podcast availables. PhotoshopTV from NAPP PixelPerfect Burt Monroy Photoshop Killer Tips Creative Photoshop with John Reuter One Minute Tip for Photoshop Photography 101 Photoshop for Digital Photographers Photoshop Kitchen 2-minute Photoshop Tricks Go to the ITunes store, select podcats and search Photoshop for a more complete list MEETUPS Meetups are groups of people with the same interests meet informally for group activities discussion groups, photo shoots etc. For more information of meetups in the Dallas.Ft Worth area go to From Houston Brown Since A.J. Wood brought up the new copyright laws I thought I would look into it. In doing so I thought that knowing the current laws may be a bit more beneficial. I found a video interview with renowned intellectual property attorney Ed Greenberg, from NY. Below is the link to the Photoshop users TV show with the interview. One of the most important parts of the interview comes at about 20 minutes into the show but I recommend that you view all of it. Very enlightening stuff. I am not sure how long this link will be good for since they archive older shows and then sell them for $1.99 later. There is also a text version of the interview on Scott Kelby s blog at

4 Page 4 Gallery of June 2008 Winners First Place, Beginners Color Prints Right Mitten By Linda Roth Second Place, Beginners Color Prints Den of Thieves By Susan Stageman First Place, Beginners Color Prints Villa by the Sea By Betty Johnson First Place, Advanced Color Prints Bird on a Perch By LeDon Becker

5 Page 5 Gallery of June 2008 Winners Second Place, Advanced Color Prints Harvester Wheel By Harry Rumberger First Place, Masters Color Prints Old Shed in Holland By Eleanore Avery Second Place, Masters Color Prints Canyon Splendor By Tom Mausa Third Place, Advanced Color Prints Puff By Neil Culver

6 Page 6 Gallery of June 2008 Winners First Place, Beginners Monochrome Prints View from Zang Blvd Bridge By Howard Milner Third Place, Masters Color Prints Santuario de Chimayo By Frank Richards Second Place, Beginners Monochrome Prints Attaching the Lights By Bob Johnson Third Place, Beginners Monochrome Prints Steps on the Beach By Betty Johnson

7 Page 7 Gallery of June 2008 Winners Second Place, Advanced/Masters Monochrome Prints Peek a Boo By Mel Sharp First Place, Advanced/Masters Monochrome Prints Crystal Moons By Dan Merideth Third Place, Advanced/Masters Monochrome Prints Upstairs-Downstairs By Tom Marusa

8 Page 8 June 2008 Winners Color Prints - "" Beginners Name Title Score Place Betty Johnson Villa by the Sea 15 1 Color Prints - "" Advanced Name Title Score Place LeDon Becker Bird on a Perch 15 1 Susan Stageman Den of Thieves 14 2 Harry Rumberger Harvester Wheel 14 2 Linda Roth Right Mitten 13 3 Neil Culver Puff 13 3 Amy Hogge Missouri River Sunset 12 HM Bob Krause Mask 12 HM Monochrome Prints - "" Beginners Name Title Score Place Howard Milner From the Zang Blvd Bridge 15 1 Bob Johnson Attaching the lights 14 2 Color Prints - "" Masters Name Title Score Place Old Shed in Holland Eleanore Avery 15 1 Tom Marusa Canyon Splendor 14 2 Betty Johnson Steps to the Beach 13 3 Frank Richards Santuario de Chimayo 13 3 John Wathne On the Right Track 12 HM Robert Sherman The Sands of Time 12 HM Monochrome Prints - "" Advanced / Masters Name Title Score Place Dan Merideth Crystal Moons 15 1 Mel Sharp Peek a Boo 14 2 Tom Marusa Upstairs-Downstairs 13 3 Bob Krause Hard Target 13 HM

9 Page 9 Gallery of June 2008 Winners First Place, Beginners Projected Images Cross the Lines for Freedom By Kate Jones Second Place, Beginners Projected Images Dowmhill By Alex Bichoff Projected Images - "" Beginners Name Title Score Place Kate Jones Cross the Line of Freedom 15 1 Steve Burt Downhill 14 2 Bob Johnson Window of Hope 13 3 Third Place, Beginners Projected Images Window of Hope By Bob Johnson

10 Page 10 Color Gallery Prints Category of June 2008 Winners f First Place, Advanced Projected Images Road in the Rockies By Todd Hampton Second Place, Advanced Projected Images Jennifer By Harry Rumberger Third Place, Advanced Projected Images Grands Entry By LeDon Becker Projected Images - "" Advanced Name Title Score Place Todd Hampton Road in the Rockies 15 1 Harry Rumberger Jennifer 14 2 LeDon Becker Grand Entry 3 3 Ann Redfern Roatan Waterfront 12 HM

11 Page 11 Gallery of June 2008 Winners June 2008 Winners First Place, Masters Projected Images Windmills By Eleanore Avery Second Place, Masters Projected Images The College Path By Nellie Bretherick Projected Images - "" Masters Name Title Score Place Eleanore Avery Windmills 15 1 Third Place, Masters Projected Images Dallas Latino Cultural Center By Paula Buzenius Nellie Bretherick The College Path 14 2 Paula Buzenius Dallas Latino Cultural Center 13 3 Jerry Comer Fishing Boat Construction 12 HM

12 Page 12 Page 12 President s Message I want the thank our Print and Projected Image chairs. All four chairpersons are doing an great job obtaining judges, handling images and presenting the results. Speaking from experience, I can tell you this is a lot of work. Our membership is rapidly mastering the skills necessary to produce outstanding projected images and participating in the monthly competitions with enthusiasm. But, our print chairpersons are feeling a little ignored. We have a number of outstanding printmakers in the club. But, fewer members have dipped their toe into this stream. I would encourage those who have not tried printmaking to give it a whirl. There are few things in photography as satisfying as holding a beautifully executed print in your hands and sharing that image with others. Good photo quality printers are available for a few hundred dollars which will produce fabulous prints. One can also obtain very good prints at local stores and camera shops at reasonable cost. I would like to volunteer the club's accomplished printmakers to help those who have not yet tried or are just getting started. Just contact me if you are interested in improving your print making skills and I will find someone to give you a hand. Clarification of October competition subject Street Photography We have been asked to clarify the definition of October competition subject. After discussion, the Executive Committee offers the following. Street Photography - A documentary image featuring a subject (human or animal) in a candid situation within a public place. Clarification for shooters and judges ( ). The subject title Street Photography may be a misnomer if taken literally. For this assignment, the image should have the following attributes: Image is a factual representation. Image contains at least one person or animal as the subject. Subjects are acting naturally and spontaneously without being posed. Images must be made outdoors in an urban public setting, such as a street, sidewalk, sidewalk cafe, bus stop, town square, city park, etc. Private property (such as homes or farms), indoor and rural locations are excluded. Also put this in newsletter and send out as a standalone message. Send attachments at the same time Gulf States Converntion Questionaire (see page 18) New Orleans will host the 2009 GSCCC conference. They need your inputs in helping to plan the event. Please take a few minutes to fill out one of the attached forms to help the Greater New Orleans Photographic Society with info for planning the convention. Send you inputs to Rose Parker at parker52@cox.net or mail to 300 Valencia Dr., Luling, La DCC Yearbook The Dallas Camera Club Yearbooks were distributed at the mid-july meeting. If you were not there, you may pick yours up from Dody Bracken at a future meeting. We thank Tracie Howard for providing another great yearbook. If you find any errors in the yearbook, please send a note to Dody and we will publish corrections in future newsletters. Also, please send Dody any corrections or changes to the data on website membership list. If you would like a printout of the current membership roster with address, phone numbers and addresses, please let Dody know.

13 Page 13 Year To Date Scores Color Prints 1st 2nd 3rd HM Beginner Color Prints May 1 June 5 Flowers Closeup July 3 Aug 7 Ceme teries Sept 4 Oct 2 People Food Nov 6 Dec 4 Stop Action Jan 8 Feb 5 Reflecti Total Amy Hogge Susan Stageman Kate Jones Bob Johnson Betty Johnson Linda Roth Vicki Culver 9 9 Suzanne Graham 9 9 Advanced Color Prints May 1 June 5 Flowers Close- July 3 Aug 7 Ceme teries Sept 4 Oct 2 People Food Nov 6 Dec 4 Stop Ac- Jan 8 Feb 5 Reflectio Total LeDon Becker Bob Krause Harry Rumberger Neil Culver John Wathne Nelson Spencer Paula Alcorn Paul Sherman Gordon Goldstein Ann Redfearn 9 9

14 Page 14 Year To Date Scores Color Prints 1st 2nd 3rd HM Master Color Prints May 6 June 3 Leading Lines July 1 Aug 5 Ancient Historical Sept 2 Oct 7 Street Photograp hy Nov 4 Dec 2 Rusted Jan 6 Feb 3 People at Work Total Tom Marusa Robert Sherman Eleanore Avery Rolando Solis Dody Bracken Paula Buzenius Frank Richards Kevin Moody Jerry Comer Gary Kelly Mel Sharp Kaye Hargis 9 9 Year To Date Scores Monochrome Prints Beginner Monochrome Prints May 6 June 3 Leading Lines July 1 g 5 Ancient Historical Sept 2 Oct 7 Street Photograp hy Nov 4 Dec 2 Rusted Jan 6 Feb 3 People at Work Total John Wathne Howard Milner Amy Hogge Susan Stageman Kate Jones Bob Johnson Betty Johnson Vicki Culver Suzanne Graham 9 9 Neil Culver 9 9

15 Page 15 Year To Date Scores Monochrome Prints 1st 2nd 3rd HM Advanced/Masters Monochrome Prints May 6 June 3 Leading Lines July 1 Aug 5 Ancient His- Sept 2 Oct 7 Street Photograp Nov 7 Dec 2 Rusted Jan 6 Feb 3 People at Work Total Dan Meredith Tom Marusa Bob Krause Mel Sharp Kevin Moody Robert Sherman Paula Buzenius Frank Richards Gary Kelly Jerry Comer Harry Rumberger Nelson Spencer Paul Sherman Ann Redfearn LeDon Becker Kaye Hargis Dallas City Arts Festival Submit Images GSCCC Competitions Submit Images If you were on the fabulous Dallas City Arts Festival field trip on June 20-22, please submit 12 images to Gary Kelly no later than Aug 1st. Gary will share his presentation with the club at the September 16 meeting. Each participant is asked to submit up to 12 pictures. Images may be submitted by to Gary at gpkelly@sbcglobal.net or they may be turned in to him on CD at one of the DCC meetings in July. Formatting standards as described in the DCC Year Book for projected images competitions apply. Kevin Moody, one of our Gulf States representatives, is in need of PJ print images for future Gulf States competitions. Paula Buzenius will also be needing PJ projected images for future competitions. Photojournalism is defined as pictures that tell a story and have not been manipulated. Please bring Kevin and Paula some images and support our club in the regional competition. You can contact them by at km@kmoody.net or pjbuz@aol.com.

16 Page 16 Projected Images Beginner Name Year To Date Scores Projected Images May June Leading Lines July Aug Ancient Historical Sep Oct Street Photo Nov 1st 2nd 3rd HM Dec Ruste d Jan Feb People at Work Kate Jones Bob Johnson Susan Stageman Houston Brown Betty Johnson Amy Hogge Linda Roth Suzanne Graham VirginiaSumrall Steve Burt Alex Bichoff Michelle Ford Total DCC Forum continued John Murray Recommended Reading List Pictorial Composition, Poore, Henry Rankin. Reprint of Pictorial Composition And The Critical Judgment of Pictures, Arno Press Inc., The Complete Photographer, Feininger, Andreas. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, Inc., The Power of Composition in Photography, Frank Kristian, A spiral notebook considered the Bible of photographic composition from the PPA and can be purchased at Photocoach.com His wife, Marlene still has a few copies left. The Enjoyment And Use Of Color, by Walter Sargent, New York, Dover Publications, Color Choices, by Stephen Quiller, New York, Watson-Guptill Publications, Color, A Survey In Words And Pictures, by Faber Birren, New Hyde Park, New York, University Books, Inc.,. Mary Gilliatt s Mix & Match Decorating Book, by Mary Gilliant, New York, Pantheon Books, Intuitive Composition, Albert Handell and Leslie Trainer Handell, Phaidon Press Ltd., Musterlin House, Jordan Hill Road, Oxford, 1989

17 Page 17 Projected Images Advanced Name Master Projected Images Name Year To Date Scores Projected Images May May June Leading Lines June Leading Lines July July Aug Ancient Historical Aug Ancient Historical Sep Sep Oct Street Photo Oct Street Photo Nov Nov 1st 2nd 3rd HM Dec Rusted Dec Rusted Jan Jan Feb People at Work Harry Rumberger Todd Hampton Bob Krause LeDon Becker Paula Alcorn Jeffrey Glass Paul Sherman Jeffery Sarambock Mel Sharp Steve Newman Jessica Nixon Ann Redfearn Bruce Faust Swapan Sarkar Feb People at Work Eleanore Avery Paula Buzenius Kevin Moody Jerry Comer Nellie Bretherick Gary Kelly Tom Marusa Dody Bracken Frank Richards Robert Sherman Sharon Dorsey Kay Hargis Total Total

18 Page 18 Newsletter Title Greetings Camera Club Members, The planning committee of Greater New Orleans Photographic Society would greatly appreciate if you would take a few minutes to respond to this survey. Please send your response to parker52@cox.net. Club name Your name 1. Are you planning to attend the GSCCC convention in New Orleans for April 2-4, 2009? yes! probably doubtful no 2. How would you travel to N.O.? car plane train 3. Which do you prefer at conventions? seminars only field trips only both part seminars and part field trips 4. Are you interested in a dinner/speaker on Friday evening? yes no 5. Do you usually stay to attend the awards dinner & banquet on Saturday? yes no 6. Have you considered coming 1-2 days early? yes no 7. Have you considered staying 1-2 days past the convention? yes no 8. Any particular thoughts you may have on GSCCC s conventions. a. What are some of the things at past conventions that you attended that were positive. b. What are some of the things at past conventions that you attended that were negative.

19 Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 19 Call for Photos I am developing a "hybrid" business that is divided between the provision of informational products and services that are offered both online and through live events, i.e. (individual counseling, group counseling, life coaching, and motivational/educational seminars) to a predominantly Christian audience. The goal is to achieve personal growth, problem resolution, and increase the faith of clients who seek services through my practice. I am attempting to utilize compelling content and high impact digital photography through the website. I am looking to potentially purchase high quality "archived" photography from members similar to that found in: (stock photography, webshots.com, or worship.net). I am interested in "eye-catching" photographs that will produce or make an "emotional connection" with people seeking services within my target audience, i.e. (adult Christians). Photography should be centered around one or more of the following themes: Relaxation/peace/tranquility Inspiration Self-confidence/Accomplishment/Success Hope Family/Togetherness self-reflection/meditation Motivation Happiness/Contentment/Joy Love Faith/Spiritual renewal (Note: A signed release will be required for any photography purchased which will appear on my copyrighted website and or other informational products, and materials). Please do not submit things with advertisements or names on them. Bright photographs, good composition, and color scheme are all important. I am currently not seeking commissioned work, i.e. (only archived work from member's portfolio collections). There may be an opportunity for future repeat business and or commissioned work as the business develops, i.e. (Therapeutic Retreats Calendar). Suggestions for possible beautiful photographs which might meet the above criteria could include: Beautiful vistas Seascapes Nature scenes Islands/beaches Sail boats on water New England Fall Foliage, i.e. (changing leaves) Spring flowers or colorful gardens Mountain climbers Relaxing beach scenes Couple looking into each other's eyes with smile Models of father and son Cruise ship, (by permission if required) Winter Ski Resort Beach Resort Seasonal events geographical images and so on... Landscapes Seasonal changes Sunrise/sunsets Light House New England Church Hot Air Balloons Rising Runner jogging or jumping hurdles Mountain peaks off in a distance Couple holding hands together, (young or old) Religious symbols juvenation/renewal Retreat facilities/resorts, (by permission if required) Dude Ranch Lake Retreat Men's or Women's Retreats I would like to thank you and the Dallas Camera Club for your time and interest in this request. Mark Green, M.A., LPC, LMHC, NCC, DCC 222 East Vilbig Street Irving, Texas (972) (Voice Mail) e_mgreen@hotmail.com

20 BUSINESS NAME Your business tag line here. Page 18 Frank Richards President Robert Sherman & David Gregory Past Co-Presidents Susan Stageman Vice President Ann Redfearn Secretary Adela Rochier Treasurer Dody Bracken Membership Neil Culver Newsletter Editor Houston Brown & Paula Alcorn Projected Images Co- Chairs Steve Newman & Suzanne Graham Prints Co-Chairs Gary Kelly & Kaye Hargis Field Trip Co-Chairs Ben & Betty Johnson Hospitality Kevin Moody & Paula Buzenius GSCCC Representatives Nellie Bretherick PSA Representative Alex Bischoff & Swapan Sarkar Web Site Co-Chairs Tracy Howard Yearbook Bill Forbis Todd Howard & Jeff Sarembock House Managers Paula Buzenius Historian DCC is a member of Gulf States Camera Club Council Dallas Camera Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at the Parker Chiropractic College which is located at 2500 Walnut Hill Lane, South Building, Dallas, Texas. Directions: From I-35, turn east on Walnut Hill Lane. Turn right (south) on Ables (the second light) and go south for one block. Turn left on Electronic. Go about 1/2 block and turn left to enter the college through the south gate. Come in the main door and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Go west (right) to the end of the hall. We are in Room 220. Refreshments and fellowship begin at 7:00 PM. Meeting begins at 7:30 PM. Visitors are always welcome. Clarification of October competition category Street Photography We have been asked to clarify the definition of October competition subject. After discussion, the Executive Committee offers the following. Street Photography - A documentary image featuring a subject (human or animal) in a candid situation within a public place. Clarification for shooters and judges ( ). The subject title Street Photography may be a misnomer if taken literally. For this assignment, the image should have the following attributes: 1. Image is a factual representation. 2. Image contains at least one person or animal as the subject. 3. Subjects are acting naturally and spontaneously without being posed. Images must be made outdoors in an urban public setting, such as a street, sidewalk, sidewalk cafe, bus stop, town square, city park, etc. Private property (such as homes or farms), indoor and rural locations are excluded. Photographic Society of America Go to: