Saguaro Camera Club Cactus Points January, 2014 Vol. 59 No. 01 Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month (Unless otherwise noted) @ Meeting 6:45 PM In the Mesa Fire Station NW Corner 1st St. & Mesa Dr. Community Room 360 E. First St, Mesa, AZ 85201 Courtesy of Jean Higgins President Larry Durbin Visitors are always welcome Our mission is to provide a friendly, creative and inspiring atmosphere for learning and growth for all skill levels. A place where we can share, learn and inspire other s love of photography. Club Affiliations Published: 1/27/2014 Page 1
Here we go with a new year on the calendar and a new year of competition. Thursday s meeting, January 23 rd was the presentation of the awards for our past year. This year s competition levels have been adjusted to reflect the new standings of everyone and their level of competition in the club for the coming year. Good Luck to all this coming year. Sometime during this coming year, many of you will be asked to step forward and agree to be a candidate for one of our club offices. Our club functions on the basis of volunteers. Everyone needs to one time or another make themselves available to assume the duties of one position or another. PLEASE be a willing member. Larry Durbin All photographs in this newsletter, on all pages, are under copyright protection. They may not be used without permission from the individual photographer. All written material is also under copyright and may not be used without editorial permission. Quotation, if used, are in the Public Domain. Published: 1/27/2014 Page 2
Board Members 1 Interim President : Sandy Kwas Secretary: Norma Walsh Past President : Herman Dirks Treasurer / Membership : Lynn Thompson (SCC), FPSA, EPSA Additional Board of Directors Members John Tworek (Competition Chair) Larry Durbin, APSA, PSA (Interim Competition Chair) Dick Lund (Program Chair) Nancy Sams (Field Trip Chair), FPSA, EPSA Karen Lowery and Mary Ellen Swatta (at large) ACCC Representatives Lynn Thompson (SCC), FPSA, EPSA Nancy Sams (APS), FPSA, EPS Herman Dirks (Honors Selection Team) Interclub Chairpersons Nancy Sams - PhotoTravel, FPSA, EPSA Lynn Thompson - CPID, FPSA, EPSA Herman Dirks - Nature Larry Durbin, APSA, PSA - PJ 1 Contact information can be found on the membership list. Published: 1/27/2014 Page 3
As you saw on the previous page, there have been some changes in roles for the Saguaro Camera Club. We all send well-wishes John Tworek as he needs to step away from his duties a while. In the interim, Sandy Kwas, VP, has stepped into the President role while Larry Durbin takes over as competition chair until John s return. Lynn Thompson stepped into the Treasurer / Secretary role. We all thank these individuals for their tireless efforts to support the club. It s always fun to start a new year, set some goals to challenge ourselves. As Larry pointed out, the nominating committee will be tapping you on the shoulder to give of your time and talents. Consider what you can contribute and come forward to volunteer. There are many hands here to help you! Congratulations to all those recognized in the EOY awards. We have some magnificent photographers and some of us are just persistent. Enjoy your year of photography! Mary Ellen Swatta, editor Published: 1/27/2014 Page 4
Phyllis Picardi Silhouette Ballerina Published: 1/27/2014 Page 5
Diamond Top Score 4 Images Phyllis Picardi Gold Top Score 4 Images Karen Busack Silver Top Score 4 Images Norma Walsh Published: 1/27/2014 Page 6
Top Dick Lund - Pacific Sunset Top Karen Busack - Morning Light Published: 1/27/2014 Page 7
We have a tie! Top Bill Still - Worker Bee We have a tie! Top Norma Walsh Uh Oh! Published: 1/27/2014 Page 8
HM Bill Still An American Symbol HM Gil Rebilas - Build Ups On Mono Lake HM Karen Lowery - Young Driver HM Norma Walsh Mexican Wolf HM Norma Walsh - Breakfast Is Served Published: 1/27/2014 Page 9
HM Jean Romain Girl With Gray Scarf HM Jean Romain - Bosque Silhouette HM Phillip Reismiller - Wapakoneta Ohio Car Show HM Phillip Reismiller - Tetons HM Phillip Reismiller - Christmas At Wrigley Mansion HM Phillip Reismiller - The Grand Tetons Published: 1/27/2014 Page 10
HM Karen Busack - Sunset HM Karen Busack - Royal Purple HM Karen Busack Owl At Midnight Published: 1/27/2014 Page 11
HM Nancy Sams - Dusty Round-up At Water B&W HM Lou Romain Pallid Bat 5465 HM William Lewis - Horse Race HM Phyllis Picardi - Bells in Fall Color 8345 Published: 1/27/2014 Page 12
BEST OF MONTHLY COMPETITIONS DIAMOND GOLD SILVER First Place Total Points Lou Romain Sandy Kwas Karen Lowery First Place Assigned Total Points Lou Romain Sandy Kwas Karen Lowery First Place Open Total Points Dick Lund Karen Busack Karen Lowery Second Place Total Points Phyllis Picardi Jean Romain Bill Still Second Place Assigned Total Points Lynn Thompson Jean Romain Mary Ellen Swatta Second Place Open Total Points Phyllis Picardi & Lou Romain Phillip Reismiller Norma Walsh Third Place Total Points Lynn Thompson Phillip Reismiller Mary Ellen Swatta Third Place Assigned Total Points Phyllis Picardi Jean Higgins Bill Still Third Place Open Total Points Nancy Sams Sandy Kwas Bill Still Published: 1/27/2014 Page 13
January 9 February 13 Nature Found Type This competition consists of handwritten signs, faded needlepoint or bold lettering. Photos taken of type found in signs, on the streets and storefronts. Shoot letters, whole words in or even found type in graffiti. Entries will be judged as "Open". March 13 April 10 Backyard Textures May 8 Symmetry June & July August 14 September 11 No Competition Men Vs Women 2 Nature/ 2 Open Photo Travel October 9 ACCC Spring, 2015 November 13 Photo Journalism December 11 Creative EOY Due ACCC Spring, 2014 Street Scenes Fall, 2014 Textures Published: 1/27/2014 Page 14
Competition Results January 1 TOP Awards Serengeti Silhouettes Bill Lewis Gold Monarch Jim David Silver Big Eye Karen Lowery Diamond Wing Man Fred Busack Gold Distant Storm over San Tan Gil Rebilas Silver Frog Hello Lou Romain Diamond Pallid Bat Lou Romain Diamond Helicopter Wings Dick Lund Diamond Landing Owl Phyllis Picardi Diamond 1 Ordered by points scored. Published: 1/27/2014 Page 15
Photo Gallery Top Award Bill Lewis Jim David Karen Lowery Published: 1/27/2014 Page 16
Photo Gallery Top Award Fred Busack Phyllis Picardi Dick Lund Gil Rebilas Published: 1/27/2014 Page 17
Competition Results Honorable Mention Ryan Skydive Karen Lowery Diamond Iris Bill Lewis Gold Old Chevy Truck Phillip Reismiller Gold Great Blue Heron in Flight Joe Henwood Silver Orang Portrait Jim David Silver Great Horned Owl Posing Jean Romain Gold White Egrets Nest Building Herman Dirks Gold Leopard Jean Higgins Gold Ferruginous Hawk Mel Eichhorst Silver Cardinal Thursa Stair Silver Florida Pelican Jim David Silver Sphinx Moth on Narcissus Chuck Howard Silver Dinners Ready Dear Judy Howard Silver Walking on Water Joe Henwood Silver Low Tide at Pier Dick Lund Diamond Range Sunset Lou Romain Diamond Yosemite in Winter Phyllis Picardi Diamond Published: 1/27/2014 Page 18
Competition Results Honorable Mention Country Farm Lynn Thompson Diamond Winter Storm Upper Falls Lynn Thompson Diamond Waterfalls Phyllis Picardi Diamond In Flight Karen Lowery Diamond Three Poppies Bill Lewis Gold Bloom Trio Herman Dirks Gold La Placita at Twilight Jean Romain Gold Playful Tiger Karen Busack Gold Dunes Carol David Silver Eagle James Kronlokken Gold Redhead Duck in Still Water Karen Busack Gold Caracara Herman Dirks Gold Flying Low Fred Busack Gold Cold and Hungry Hawk Thursa Stair Silver Collecting Nectar Norma Walsh Silver Published: 1/27/2014 Page 19
Photo Gallery Honorable Mention Bill Lewis Karen Lowery Phillip Reismiller Joe Henwood Published: 1/27/2014 Page 20
Photo Gallery Honorable Mention Jean Romain Herman Dirks Mel Eichhorst Jean Higgins Published: 1/27/2014 Page 21
Photo Gallery Honorable Mention Thursa Stair Jim David Dick Lund Published: 1/27/2014 Page 22
Photo Gallery Honorable Mention Chuck Howard Judy Howard Phyllis Picardi Published: 1/27/2014 Page 23
Photo Gallery Honorable Mention Lynn Thompson Bill Lewis Carol David Jim Kronlokken Herman Dirks Published: 1/27/2014 Page 24
Photo Gallery Honorable Mention Karen Lowery Fred Busack Karen Busack Norma Walsh Published: 1/27/2014 Page 25
March 29 31, 2014: Monument Valley Trip. March 29 is a Saturday and a popular time at Monument Valley so contact Nancy Sams with ideas. The grounds are closed at night. The Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden is presenting a display of world renowned sculptor Dale Chihuly glass sculptures throughout the garden. The sculptures will be displayed thru May 18, 2014. Tickets and times for this event ARE limited. Late afternoon - early evening is the best times as the sculptures may be photographed in both afternoon and evening light. Contact Nancy Sams so this shoot may be planned. POI (point of interest) is Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale. 9500 E Via de Ventura, phone: 480 800 3000 Open 9 am to 5 pm. Published: 1/27/2014 Page 26
A Big THANK YOU to Candy Carrigan who contributed to the Club through her work as our Competition Chair. Candy s efforts and collaborations were instrumental in the transition to the new projection system. She was tireless through the by-law revision process assisting the board to reach our final product. As you see in this issue, the presentation for EOY was stellar... We will miss Candy as she leaves to pursue other adventures. ********************************************************************************************************* PHOTOS WANTED for the club s Image Gallery. The Gallery is a showcase of work done by the members of Saguaro Camera Club. The gallery is open to all members of the club that wish to display some their work. Unlike the club s monthly competitions there is no assigned subject and images are not judged. Maybe it s just one of your favorites. Members may submit a maximum of three (3) images per submission. Members may have a maximum of three (3) images displayed at any given time. This is to ensure that all members that wish to display their images may be accommodated. Submissions are to be made to the club s webmaster and should be no larger than 640 x 480 and have a resolution of 72. NOTE: the amount and size of content is dictated by our current website package. Contact Bill Still with questions. Published: 1/27/2014 Page 27
To all our friends at Saguaro: There comes a time when all things come to an end. This now seems the time. When I try to think of a way to say goodbye to all of you, so many good times come to mind. All of the great trips we had, the times we had to start over --anything, the laughter when some things went wrong at the crucial moment, all those years that I chaired the PSA International, (a job that I loved) and things did go wrong once in a while. We managed to straighten them out before days end. How many years did we all take food to share and go to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum for a picnic and the beautiful cactus photos? White Sands, Death Valley, Yosemite, Monument Valley, any time anyone heard about an interesting place, we all packed up and went. So many places over those 35 plus years that we belonged to Saguaro. I can only wish that all of you have as much fun as we had and that is what I probably remember the most----the laughter and the good times and those very special friends that we made. We will think of all of you often, I know----and remember! Shirley and Floyd Published: 1/27/2014 Page 28
Dates: Schedule for 2014: January 23 February 27 March 27 April 24 May 22 September 24 October 23 November 20 December 18 Topics: January 23rd Program: Awards Night Presentations for Saguaro Camera Club's highest scoring photographers in each level of the club's monthly competitions as well as the winners of the 2013 End of Year Competition. February 27th Program: 2013 Saguaro Nature program of entries and winners presented by Jim David. March 27th Program: Life As A Race Car Photographer presented by Gil Rebilas. April 24th Program: Ron York will be presenting the program 'China In Focus'. Published: 1/27/2014 Page 29
2014 ASSIGNED SUBJECT DEFINITIONS All photos in these categories will be judged as Open Assigned Category: Found Type This competition consists of handwritten signs, faded needlepoint or bold lettering. Photos taken of type found in signs, on the streets and storefronts. Shoot letters, whole words in or even found type in graffiti. Assigned Category: Backyard If you put your mind to it, you can find lots of interesting photo subjects right in your own backyard. (If you live in an apartment and do not have a formal backyard, no worries. This assignment is about discovering photo subjects around your abode they do not have to be in an actual yard.) The key here is to ignore your preconceived notions about what you see. You can look for things to shoot or you can look for patterns, lines, shapes, and the interplay between light and shadow. This assignment asks you go to an area that is familiar to you and photograph it. Look for the quintessential elements, the essence or character of it, and/or the details. Assigned Category: Symmetry means that the two sides, or top and bottom of the image mirror each other. Or the image is of something that is obviously symmetrical, even if the frame is not actually split in half. In other words, symmetry is the correspondence in size, form, and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point; it is the regularity of form. Published: 1/27/2014 Page 30
Contacts Webmaster (saguarocameraclub.com) Bill Still Individual contact information can be found on the membership list Saguaro Print Rep for ACCC Lynn Thompson, FPSA, EPSA PR Chairperson Phyllis Picardi, APSA, PPSA Newsletter Editor (cactuspoints4scc@gmail.com) Mary Ellen Swatta Published: 1/27/2014 Page 31