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|Program: |President’s Message: |

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|Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 7:30 p.m. |Last month Don Johnson presented “Zoo and Animal Photography” and we saw some tremendous |

|McLean Community Center |shots of tigers, lions, monkeys, birds, and lots more. Some of Don’s most important |

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|Special critique meeting: | |

| |Get close, i.e. move in as close as possible, or zoom in, or use a long telephoto lens. |

|This is your opportunity to bring photos and our most experienced members and|If there is a fence, put the cameral lens right up to the fence. |

|the rest of the group will critique your work! The concept is to get help |Use a monopod or tripod to get sharp results. |

|and more ideas to improve your images. This will help in general or to take|Focus on the eyes and try to get highlights in the eyes. |

|the ideas (composition, sharpness, color, design), makes changes, and enter |Try to get the shot when the animal is looking right at you. |

|your improved photos in the next month’s (November) Competition. |Don’t hesitate to use higher ISO speeds. Don wouldn’t normally go below ISO 400 for zoo |

| |photography and often uses 800 and 1600. |

|Bring 3 or 4 photos to be critiqued. They should be at least 5 x 7 and 8 x | |

|10 or larger would be even better. If they are matted, that helps so they |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

|will stand up better in the light box, but this will not be mandatory. | |

| |Should the club purchase a laptop computer? We’re projecting more and more for |

|If you want to have digital images critiqued, please send them to Bruce |presentations, critiques, and could even use for competitions. And we can’t rely on |

|Copping by Monday, Oct. 12th (bcopping@) and I will collect them and|individuals to bring in personal laptops. Decent laptops can be had for $400 and should|

|bring to the meeting already on the laptop. They should be jpg files, no |be considered. The Community Center has the digital projector and we’ve had a number of |

|larger than 768 x 1024 pixels. |presentations with very acceptable colors. |

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|Slides – we usually don’t get many slides these days. If you want to bring |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

|them, we would have to get the Community Center’s slide projector brought | |

|into the room and someone who knows how to use it would have to help out. |Mid Atlantic Nature Photography Expo – the next Meadowlark won’t be Meadowlark. To |

|Slides is probably not going to be an easy option. If you want to show |accommodate more visitors and perhaps expand the themes, another venue has been proposed.|

|slides, please let me know (bcopping@), and unless there is a |Tom Mangan is leading our photo expo pursuit this time and has information you need to |

|groundswell of interest, the assumption will be that we won’t show and |look at. This is on the next page. Please check it out. |

|critique slides. | |

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|If we have a very large number of photos to be critiqued, we will limit each | |

|member to 3, but this probably won’t be a problem. |See details on “Upcoming exhibitions, workshops, events” section later in the |

| |newsletter. |

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| |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. 3-4. The |

| |NOVACC Web site is at: |

Mid Atlantic Nature Photography Expo

The MANPX (Mid Atlantic Nature Photography Expo) will be a replacement for the Meadowlark Expo.

Meadowlark is no longer available. The new location will be the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. This is a brand new larger center, with lots of space for vendors, exhibits, and indoor lecture halls. It is located between Manassas and Gainsville, off Route 66, on the 234 By-pass.

The next planned show and competition will be the weekend of  November 13-14, 2010.

The board wants your opinions on the following issues:

1. We need a better (i.e. short and simple) name for the show. It does not have to be an acronym. One suggestion was "Visions" or "Nature Visions". What is yours?

2. Should images produced by placing objects on a scanner be allowed? (not to be confused with scanned photographs). If they are allowed, should they be in a separate class?

3. It was suggested that we do the initial jurying in process with digital images only. The judging and show will still be prints.

If this is done, a secondary judging would be made when the prints are entered. This means that the judges could reject prints that were not acceptable. It also means that any images that you want to enter, would have to be converted to digital format (if they are not already). There is a savings in terms of cost to you (you only have to mat those images that are accepted) and we would not have to lug hundreds of matted images to and from the judging. Many photo contests already use this method. All final judging would be of prints only.  Do you favor or oppose the use of digital images for the jurying process?

4. Like most events of this magnitude, this show will be a lot of work.  We need volunteers to form a core committee.  Please contact me if you can help.

Anyone who has images accepted will by expected (read "required") to volunteer at the event, but I will need some help before then.

Please email your responses to tom@

Tel.: 703 967-1795 if you have any questions.

Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs (NOVACC)

October 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: Pete Cross: wc900@ or 434-964-9264

Website: 

Meetings: Program meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Center, Inc., located on Pepsi Place, one block from rte. 29N and Greenbrier Drive.

Program: 10/8 @ 6:30pm … Competition (open plus assigned category “Serendipity”) plus program on High Dynamic Range photography… judge and speaker is Warren Standley

Evening Workshop: 4th Wednesday of every month at the Northside Library in Albemarle Square Shopping Center at 7:00pm, located at Rte. 29N and Rio Rd. The subject for October is TBD.

Fredericksburg Photography Club

Contact: Norma Woodward at fbgphoto@  or 540-371-9470

Website: 

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: Assigned subject for Critique - "Windows and Doors"

Field Trip: None Planned for October

Loudoun Photography Club

Contact: Michelle Moomey or Denise Silva at info@ or 703-853-3296

Website: 

Meetings: Held on the 2nd and 4th Thur. at 7 p.m., The George Washington University Virginia Campus, Ashburn (see website for directions)

Program:

Competition:

Field Trip:

Manassas Warrenton Camera Club

Contact: Gordon Tassi at public-relations@mwcc-

Website: mwcc- .

Meetings: Held on the 1st and 3rd Thur. at 7:30 pm, Manassas City Hall, Old Town Manassas, or as indicated.

Program: October 1, 2009 – Topic: Creative Flower Photography; Speaker: Joshua Taylor, Jr.

Competition: October 15, 2009 – Theme: Architecture; Judge: E. David Luria

Field Trip: Sunday, October 25th—Meet at Blandy or the State Arboretum at 7:00 AM: This fieldtrip is two part. The first is a stop for sunrise at the arboretum, near Winchester, VA on Route 50. Afterwards we will catch a bite to eat at the McDonalds on Route 50, very near by. Afterwards go to Oatlands Plantation, on Route 15 for the dog show and gardens. There is a small admittance fee for the dog show and gardens. Both are very photogenic. This fieldtrip is slow paced and extended to help people with any questions they may have about their cameras or photography.

McLean Photography Club

Contact: Bruce Copping at (703) 725-9331 or bcopping@

Website: .

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: Oct. 14 -- Critique meeting – bring 3 or 4 photos (prints, preferably matted but not mandatory, at least 5 x 7; or digital) and each will be critiqued by the group with input from our most experienced members. More details will be on the club Web page’s event announcement at least 4 days before the meeting and in the October newsletter.

Competition: Nov. 11

Northern Virginia Photographic Society

Contact: Sandi Croan, Pashli@, 703-631-4181

Website:

Meetings: Held on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at Dunn Loring Fire Station, 2148 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, Va.

Program: Oct 6. Mollie Isaacs, Awake The Light.

Competition: Oct 20. Open, Judge Roy Sewall.

Forum and Members Gallery: Oct 27. Forum: Bill Prosser, A Digital Trip to the West. Members Gallery: John Naman showing prints; Paul simmons showig digital projections.

Workshops, Education and Training: TBA.

Field Trip: Oct 1-4. Lancaster, PA, Pennsylvania Dutch country,  landcapes, antique railroad trains. October 24 early AM - Huntley Meadows. For further info contact field-trips@.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Contact: Dan Feighery at dfeigher@gmu.edu or 703-250-1491

Website: (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: 10/23… John Naman presents “Tack Sharp - A Clear View of Image Sharpness”

Reston Photographic Society

Contact: Ellis Rosenberg at 703-855-4008 or erosenberg@

Website:

Meetings: Held the 3rd Monday of the month 7:30-9:30 pm at the Reston Community Center – Lake Anne

Program: On Monday Oct 19th we are fortunate to have Corey Hilz giving a presentation on Macro Photography.

Expo: Our PhotoArt show will be on display at RCC Lake Anne all of Oct. See website for details.

Vienna Photographic Society

Contact: Martin Fish at (703) 281-9743 or FishMP@ or Mike Stevens at 703-619-1605 or mike-vps@

Website: vps-

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: 10/7 @ 7:30pm… John Naman presents “Tack Sharp - A Clear View of Image Sharpness”

Competition: 10/21 @ 7:30pm… open (unthemed) competition with Ellis Rosenberg as judge.

Field Trip: 10/30-31… overnight trip to Chestertown, MD, to photograph tall ships & fireworks

Forum: 10/28 @ 7:30pm… John Naman follows up on his image sharpness program with more information and a Q&A

Reston Photographic Society

Contact: Ellis Rosenberg at 703-855-4008 or erosenberg@

Website:

Meetings: Held the 3rd Monday of the month 7:30-9:30 pm at the Reston Community Center – Lake Anne

Program: For Sept. we will have our popular members showcase highlighting summer travel experiences.

Vienna Photographic Society

Contact: Mary Jane Fish at (703) 281-9743 or fishsfotos@ or Mike Stevens at 703-619-1605 or mike-vps@

Website: vps-

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, 9/2, 7:30pm, “MacroPhotography” presented by Corey Hilz

Competition: Wed, 9/16, 7:30 pm, open (unthemed) competition with Victoria Restrepo as the judge.

Field Trip: TBA

Forum: TBA

Upcoming exhibitions, workshops, events:

McLean Project For The Arts

Sunday. October 4. 2009

10am to 5pm

McLean Central Park

(rain location - McLean Community Center)

A one-day juried fine art and craft show and sale featuring the work of 40 local and regional visual artists.

McLean Central Park will reverberate with the sights and sounds of art and music on Sunday, October 4th at the 3rd annual MPAartfest. Last year’s event drew 4,500 art and music devotees.

9th Malmö International Exhibition of Photographic Art 2009

The Photographic Society of Malmö cordially invites you to enter the "9th Malmö International Exhibition of Photographic Art 2009". The exhibition has received FIAP Patronage 2009/081 and PSA Special Recognition - Electronic Imaging Division. Closing date (Salon Calendar) Aug. 29.

(Info e-mail: nils.erik.jerlemar@profa.se)

Website: ffim.se

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:

Canaan Valley, West Virginia: October 8-11

China: October 20 - November 3

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 @ denisemsilva@, or Michelle Moomey @ moomeym@.

You can find details about these workshops other learning opportunities at .

Feel free to contact Corey Hilz with any questions: corey@ or 703.473.4618

Bill Folsom workshops at Meadowlark

Goto 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



wbfolsom@

cell: 571-213-8696

Joseph Rossbach Photography Workshops

-- Web site

443-603-2384

-- samples of Joe's photos

-- schedule of workshops

and introducing Mountain Trail Photo - a brand new website for photographers



Joe is part of a new website, Mountain Trail Photo ()! 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: , or e-mail Christine at

DMV (District, Maryland, Virginia) Photo Outings:



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:





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

mathism@si.edu

Washington School of Photography

4850 Rugby Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814

301-654-1998

wsp-

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: biotrekadv@



Bella Vista Photography Workshops

Mary Louise Ravese



(540) 882-9354

Ace Photo classes

Ace Photo

44710 Cape Ct.

Suite 122

Ashburn , VA , 20147 United States

703-430-3333

classes.html

Red Room Studios

Charles Neenan

Photoshop class – Butterflies and Flowers

October

Red_Room_Studios@

703.216.0148

Judy Rolfe Photography:

"Photo Walk: Lewes":Explore Lewes with Rolfe Photography on a Photo Walking tour July 25th, August 1st, and August 8th. The Walk combines historic commentary of Lewes and helpful photo tips andbegins at 10am Saturday. We will head out from Lewes Public Library and are guided through the eyes of a professional photographer plus be given creative photography tips all while learning about Lewes's history.

Captureamazing photographs in 17th century neighborhoods along Kings Highway,Second Street, Savannah and Pilottown Roads and the Lewes Canal Front.Explorehistoric sites like the Zwaanendael Museum, The Cannonball House,Saint Peters Church, founded by Dutch colonists in Lewes in 1631 and ending at its gardenlabyrinth.

As a professional photographer with over 15 years of experience, Judy wants to share her knowledge of Lewes plus give you tips to becoming a better observer throughphotography. Tolearn more about your Pro Photography leader check out her website. .

Disposable cameras, digital cameras, and film cameras are all welcome. The walking tour is approximately 2.5 hours long and covers an area of less than a mile. Comfortable clothing, shoes, hat and sunscreen arerecommended.

Costs: $25 (Cash or check only).

Meet at Lewes Public Library at 10am

111 Adams Street

Lewes, DE. 19958

Directions:



Questions and reservations call Rolfe Photography 703-801-6834

Horizon Creativity Workshops:



2008 Workshops (eligible for discount)

Travel - Cecil County (Chesapeake City, Oct. 31-Nov. 2)

Nature: Blackwater Wildlife Refuge (Nov. 6-9...Waiting list only)

The Canon Experience (Chesapeake City Nov. 13-16) (2 spaces left)

Camera Basics (Chesapeake City, Nov. 7) (2 spaces left)

Creative Vision (Chesapeake City, Nov. 8-9)

Documentary (Chesapeake City, Nov 7-9)

Weddings (Chesapeake City, Nov 13-16) (2 spaces left)

Flash Magic (Chesapeake City, Nov. 22-23)

Editing Your Images (Chesapeake City, Dec. 6)

Steve Gottlieb

Director, Horizon Workshops

98 Bohemia Ave. PO Box 9

Chesapeake City, MD 21915

410 885-2433



Virginia Photo Safaris



Nov 29 - Conowingo Dam, Md - Full day safari

Dec 13 - Bombay Hook NWR - Smyrna, De - 1/2 day safari



Search for art opportunities, such as Jurored Shows, Online Jurored Shows, Calls For Work, etc, by the type of media allowed. Now photographers can find shows to enter that consider photography appropriate art, rather than wading through disappointing listings and wasting their time. It’s free.

e-mail: ArtPerkTeam@

Exhibiting opportunities for MPC members:

Arlington Library:

Their art staff (under auspices of Friends of the Public Library) is always on the lookout for artists and photographers especially given additional new branches with lots of walls. They are more disposed to individuals or to group shows that have a theme. Shirlington Branch displayed about 15 of Gloria Freund’s photos in mid-Dec through Feb. They also asked if Gloria would hang several at the central branch in June. They are interested in hearing from more prospective artists. Individuals should apply for this great opportunity. Photographers must prepare & frame their work for a gallery-hanging format. If accepted, photographers also are invited to offer works for sale; the library keeps 20% for anything that sells. Submission are juried on a quarterly basis through the year. Here is the web site, there is a pdf download with instructions for applying:

co.arlington.va.us/departments/Libraries/events/LibrariesEventsCentralLibraryArtProgram.aspx

The SonaBank:

The manager of the Sonabank at 6830 Old Dominion Drive (corner of Old Dominion and Beverly Road) would like us to exhibit some of our pictures at the bank.  There are approximately 28 linear feet of wall space spread throughout the lobby available for display. We can also make use of another 32 linear feet in an open office and behind the teller stations (which we might or might not want to utilize.)

 

Requirements: Any print accepted into Meadowlark as well as any print which has received a 1st, 2nd 3rd, or honorable mention in any MPC competition (or any other NVACC competition.)

Pictures must be framed and matted with wire on the backs.  (No restrictions on mats or frames as to type or color.)

Subject Matter: Open

Installation: Easy, no fishline!  We can hammer into the walls small picture hangers. Each exhibitor must hang his/her own pictures.  I hope there will be enough interest so that we can have a rotating exhibit within the club. 

Sale:  Pictures can be for sale.  I will prepare labels and price sheets.  We will need to sign a waiver releasing the bank from liability in case a picture is stolen or damaged.

 

If you are interested please get back to Tony Hathaway for a first come first serve for this first exhibit.

He will get back to those who are interested with more details.  If you can give me a rough idea of how many images you would like to show that would be helpful.

Anthony Hathaway -- T.Hathaway1@

Other venues to exhibit:

Unitarian Church in Reston, VA -- Check with Bill, Gloria, Tony Hathaway, or call Bruce Copping at 703-725-9331.

Photographers' Reproduction Center photos.BEA-

12019 Nebel Street Rockville, MD 20854 301-299-7900

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