The Southwest Camera Club Blog

January 23rd, 2012 Digital Competition Results

2012-01-24T21:51:00.003-05:00

Here are the results of Southwest Camera Club's Competition on January 23.
Thanks to our judges: Tom Keyes, Doug Mamere and Bert Klein!!

ARCHITECTURE - DIGITAL

Sylvia Banks Winding Stairway 24pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Upper Sandusky Courthouse 24 pts. 1st place
Bernie Smith Flats Reflection 23 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Under the Bridge 23 pts. 2nd place
Steven Shroka Reflections 23 pts. 2nd place
Robert Hoy Cleveland Reaching Higher 23 pts. 2nd place
DeeAnn Rose A Walk in the Park 22 pts.
Mike Kopkas Holy Martys's Church 22 pts.
John Holian Kazakhstan Mosque 22 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Spa Stairs 22 pts.
Sharon Thomas Stone Arch 22 pts.
Craig Bevan Church - Florence, Italy 21 pts.
Doris Britton Grand Arcade 21 pts.
Mike Kopkas Iron Bars 21 pts.
Joe Britton Roof of Hyatt Regency 21 pts.
John Holian Astana Biatrek 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Astoria Column 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Squire's Castle 20 pts.
Joseph Fields Mayan Architecture 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Detail in Spanish Church 19 pts.
Robert Hoy Lake View 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Old Bridge 19 pts.
Joseph Fields Smithsonian Walkway 19 pts.
Caren Dean The Bell Tower 19 pts.
Steven Shroka Architecture Gone Wild 18 pts.
Doris Britton Colonial Arcade 18 pts.
Tom Martis Galena 18 pts.
Joe Britton Inside Hyatt Regency 18 pts.
Caren Dean Haunted Castle 18 pts.
Craig Bevan Building in Rome 17 pts.

NATURE - DIGITAL

Jeaneen Sheehan Sea Lion 25 pts. 1st place
Craig Bevan I Love Sushi 25 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose White Ibises 25 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Snake in the Grass 25 pts. 1st place
Robert Hoy The Kiss 24 pts. 2nd place
Robert Hoy Carefully Spun 23 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Squirrel in Tree 23 pts.
Bernie Smith Buttermilk Falls 23 pts.
Sharon Thomas Warbler 23 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Grand Tetons Sunrise 22 pts.
Craig Bevan Peek-a-Boo 22 pts.
Caren Dean Maine 22 pts.
Lauri Gingher Yucky Mushroom 22 pts.
Steven Shroka Blue Hen Falls 21 pts.
Tom Martis Crosby 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Floating Leaf 21 pts.
Steven Shroka Standing Tall 21 pts.
Sylvia Banks Flowing Colors 20 pts.
Mike Kopkas Icy Falls 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Leaves in Stream 20 pts.
John Holian Arizona 19 pts.
John Holian Cactus 19 pts.
Joseph Fields Ducks in Pond 19 pts.
Tom Martis Cloud Difference 18 pts.
Sylvia Banks Surrounded 18 pts.
Joseph Fields Winter Hiking 16 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!!!!

October 21st, 2011 Print and Slide Competition Results

2011-11-22T11:46:00.000-05:00

Following are the results of Monday night's Competition. A big thank you to our judges: Barb Baldizzi, Ginny Steppler and Lloyd Keller!!

PRINTS - PEOPLE

Dan Thomas Little Boy on Dock 24 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Al 24 pts. 1st place
Dan Thomas Colorful Girl 21 pts. 2nd place
Sharon Thomas Sammie 21 pts. 2nd place
Mike Kopkas Ashley in Snow 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Fun at the Beach 20 pts.
Patty Preston Boy at Fountain 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Badger 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Groovy Girl 19 pts.
Mike Kopkas The Tea Party 19 pts.
DeeAnn Rose The Shaw Dance 18 pts.
Patty Preston Not Sure about this Chair 18 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Haitian Dancers 17 pts.
E. Jakubowski Pretty Face 17 pts.

SLIDES - PEOPLE

John Holian School Children 23 pts. 1st place
John Holian Juan & Fatima 20 pts.
Robert Hoy Reunion Reflected 20 pts.
Robert Hoy The Ride 19 pts.

PRINTS - PICTORIAL

Mike Kopkas Descent 22 pts. 1st place
Dan Thomas Cleveland 22 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Babcock Grist Mill 22 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose Home from the Sea 21 pts. 2nd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Morning @ Endion 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose San diego Bay Twilight 20 pts.
Patty Preston Well Pump 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Covered Bridge 19 pts.
Mike Kopkas Pillars 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Buggy 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Winter Waterfall 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Come on! 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Under the Umbrellas 18 pts.
Sharon Thomas Colorful Display 17 pts.

SLIDES - PICTORIAL

John Holian Leaving ABC am 23 pts. 1st place
John Holian ABC Fog 22 pts. 2nd place
E. Jakubowski Fence & Cabin 22 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Garvan Gardens 18 pts.
Sylvia Banks Full Moon Bridge 18 pts.
E. Jakubowski Old Tombstones 18 pts.
Robert Hoy Laser 17 pts.
Robert Hoy Crosses 17 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!!!

October 17, 2011 Digital Competition Results

2011-10-25T20:26:00.000-04:00

Thanks to our Judges: Terry Wade, Jack Seemuth and Rob Erick !!

DIGITAL - MACRO
Robert Hoy Dangerous Beauty 26 pts. 1st place
Mike Kopkas Stitch 23 pts. 2nd place
Craig Bevan Looking Pretty 23 pts. 2nd place
Sharon Thomas Eagle Eye 22 pts. 3rd place
Craig Bevan The Pollinator 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Floating Leaf 21 pts.
Steve Shroka Welcome to my Lair 21 pts.
Sylvia Banks Prarie Grass Detail 21 pts.
Jim Sainsbury Poppin' on a Poppy 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Spiderwort 20 pts.
Tom Martis Backyard Squirrel 19 pts.
Sharon Thomas Flower Center 19 pts.
Steven Shroka Morning Dew 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Nodding Flower 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Orange Flower 18 pts.
Mike Kopkas Youthful Eye 18 pts.
Robert Hoy Alaskan Cedar 18 pts.
Tom Martis Butterfly House 17 pts.
Jim Sainsbury Poppin' in the Pollen 17 pts.
Sylvia Banks Touch Me Not #1 17 pts.

DIGITAL - PICTORIAL
Steven Shroka Fountain of Eternal Life 24 pts. 1st place
Steven Shroka Ferris Wheel Gone Wild 23 pts. 2nd place
Tom Martis Good Guy Car Show 22 pts. 3rd place
E. Jakubowski Ingenuity Fest 22 pts. 3rd place
E. Jakubowski Canoe Trip 22 pts. 3rd place
Mike Kopkas Kong 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Night view at Endion 21 pts.
Dan Thomas Tracks 21 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Walking Among the Clouds 21 pts.
Sylvia Banks Golden Reflections 21 pts.
Dan Thomas Fireworks 20 pts.
Sharon Thomas Lion 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Vegas 20 pts.
Robert Hoy Lakeview Shadows 20 pts.
Joseph Britton Beach Feathers 19 pts.
Doris Britton Breakwall to Infinity 19 pts.
Sharon Thomas Sandy Ridge Reserv. 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Snowfall on Major Rd. 18 pts.
Tom Martis Dubuque Memorial 17 pts.
Robert Hoy The Turn 17 pts.
Mike Kopkas At the Fair 16 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!

2011-2012 Schedule

2011-05-17T19:45:00.006-04:00

January 9th, 2012 Presentation: Photoshop How-To. Members show tips and tricks of digital editing.

January 23rd, 2012 Digital Competition. Categories are nature and architecture.

February 6th, 2012 Cleveland area photographer Stuart Pearl on Seeing Light.

February 20th, 2012 Print and slide competition. Categories are nature and still life.

March 5th, 2012 Presentation: Color Spaces, Calibration and Printing, by club member
Robert Hoy.

March 19th, 2012 Digital Competition. Categories are pictorial and four-legged animals.

April 2nd, 2012 Presentation: Macro Photography by club member Paul Goebl.

April 16th, 2012 Print & slide competition. Categories are nature and windows and doors.

April 21st, 2012 (Saturday) Field Trip: Macro Photography/Wildflowers.

May 7th, 2012 Presentation: Michigan Flora, Habitats and Scenery by Tom Sampliner.

May 21st, 2012 Presentation: Storytelling, People and Events by club member Bernie Smith.

June 4th, 2012 Competition: Champion of Champions. Any image that took first, second, third or honorable mention over the past year will be eligible to enter this final battle to choose a grand champion.

Meetings are at 7:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, late September thur early June at the Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Pkwy. North Olmsted, OH 44070.

Brochures printed courtesy of www.printdirectforless.com

May 2nd, 2011 Competition Results

2011-05-17T19:37:00.001-04:00

Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to our judges:
Tom Keyes, Cliff Brooks & Tom Sampliner!

CURVES - PRINTS

Steven Shroka Coming Up 22 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Carousel Ponies 21 pts. 2nd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Swan at Sandy Ridge 20 pts. 3rd place
Tom Roether Cherry Delight 20 pts. 3rd place
Sylvia Banks Curvy Edges 20 pts. 3rd place
DeeAnn Rose Moir Garden - Kauai 20 pts. 3rd place
Sharon Thomas Tulip 20 pts. 3rd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Swan Ice 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Floral Curves 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Polarized Plastic 18 pts.
Steven Shroka Curly Cue 18 pts.
Caren Dean Undercover 17 pts.
Tom Roether Two Lips 17 pts.
Caren Dean Concentric Copper 17 pts.
E. Jakubowski Curved Waterflow 17 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Everyone's Fantasy 17 pts.
Bill Armstrong Woodland Curves 15 pts.

PICTORIAL - PRINTS

DeeAnn Rose The last Full Measure..... 22 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Don't Bite the Hand..... 22 pts. 1st place
Sylvia Banks The Red Kayak 21 pts. 2nd place
Steven Shroka Lady by the Purple Door 21 pts. 2nd place
DeeAnn Rose 6am Honolulu Time 21 pts. 2nd place
Caren Dean First Light 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Cleve. Zoo Winter 20 pts.
Sharon Thomas Old Tractor 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Seattle Skater 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Street Musician 19 pts.
Tom Roether Confused Eagle 19 pts.
Caren Dean Before the Race 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Arkansas Garden 18 pts.
Tom Roether Got Milk? 17 pts.
Steven Shroka Stand Out in a Crowd 17 pts.
E. Jakubowski Autumn Picnic 17 pts.
Bill Armstrong Multnoma Falls 16 pts.

March 21st, 2011 Competition Results

2011-04-17T21:20:00.000-04:00

Here are the results of Monday's Competition. Thanks to our judges, Jack Seemuth, Ron Wilson and Ryan Durdella!!

NATURE - DIGITAL/SLIDE

Bernie Smith Ithaca Falls 26 pts. 1st pl.
Sharon Thomas Nuthatch 26 pts. 1st pl.
DeeAnn Rose Great Egret 25 pts. 2nd pl.
Steven Shroka It's a Dandy Lion 24 pts. 3rd pl.
Patty Preston In for a Catch 24 pts. 3rd pl.
Robert Hoy After the Rain 23 pts.
John Holian Pictured Rocks #1 23 pts.
Sharon Thomas Eagle Looking 23 pts.
E. Jakubowski Leaf on the Water 23 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Mountaintop 23 pts.
Bernie Smith Above Buttermilk Falls 22 pts.
Kathy Foley Building a Home 22 pts.
Steve Shroka Busy Bee 22 pts.
Sylvia Banks Maroon Bells 22 pts.
Doris Britton Frozen Beauty 22 pts.
Dan Thomas Squirrel 22 pts.
Kathy Foley Bee and Flower 21 pts.
Patty Preston Flying Over 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Ice Sculpture by Mother Nature 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Frosty Leaves 21 pts,
Robert Hoy In the Shadows 21 pts.
Craig Bevan Mute Swan 21 pts.
Tom Martis Petrified 21 pts.
Dan Thomas Pileated Woodpecker 21 pts.
Bill Armstrong Down River 21 pts.
Doris Britton Icy Pines 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Nature's Art 20 pts.
Tom Martis Orange Sunset 20 pts.
Mike Kopkas Signs of Life 20 pts.
John Holian Pictured Rocks #2 20 pts.
Craig Bevan Trumpeter Swan 20 pts.
Sylvia Banks Creek in the Fall #2 19 pts.
Mike Kopkas Duck at Rest 19 pts.

BRIDGES - DIGITAL/SLIDES

DeeAnn Rose Mackinac Bridge 24 pts. 1st pl.
Bernie Smith Shequaga Falls 24 pts. 1st pl.
Bernie Smith Hope Memorial Bridge 24 pts. 1st pl.
E. Jakubowski Suspension Bridge 24 pts. 1st pl.
Sylvia Banks Small Stone Bridge 23 pts. 2nd pl.
Craig Bevan Buenos Aires Bridges 23 pts. 2nd pl.
Sharon Thomas Bridge 22 pts. 3rd pl.
Sylvia Banks Bridge at Katsura 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Cook Forest Footbridge 21 pts.
Steven Shroka Old Bridge 21 pts.
Sharon Thomas Vermont Bridge 21 pts.
Bill Armstrong Hilliard Rd. Bridge 21 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Charlston, S.C. 20 pts.
Mike Kopkas Flats Bridge 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Over the River & through the Woods 20 pts.
Robert Hoy The Bridge that wouldn't Fall 20 pts.
Dan Thomas Ashtabula Bridge 19 pts.
Patty Preston Bridge #2 19 pts.
Dan Thomas Bridge Reflection 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Conrail Bridge 19 pts.
Craig Bevan Covered Bridge 19 pts.
Steven Shroka Foot Bridge 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Lorain Ave. Bridge 19 pts.
Patty Preston Bridge #1 18 pts.
Tom Martis Everett Rd. Bridge 18 pts.
Mike Kopkas Cuyahoga Valley Bridge 17 pts.

February 21st, 2011 Competition Results

2011-04-17T21:17:00.000-04:00

Despite the inclement weather, we still had a good turnout for our Competition and all 3 judges were able to make it! Thanks to: Bert Klein, Dale Kincaid and Doug Mamere for making the extra effort to get to our meeting!

NEGATIVE SPACE - PRINTS

DeeAnn Rose Some Enchanted Evening 23 pts. 1st place
Sylvia Banks Crystal Necklace 22 pts. 2nd place
Craig Bevan Me and My Shadow 22 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Milkweed Seeds 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Vast 21 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Guitar Sunset 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Paracas Desert 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Foggy at the Spit 20 pts.
Bill Armstrong Driftwood on the Beach 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Sunset in Peru 19 pts.

NATURE - PRINTS

E. Jakubowski Approaching Storm 25 pts. 1st place
Craig Bevan Hooded Merganser 23 pts. 2nd place
Craig Bevan Reflections 23 pts. 2nd place
Bernie Smith Taughannock Falls 22 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Paradise 22 pts.
Sylvia Banks A Stream of Light 22 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Quiet 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Looking for Lunch 21 pts.
Bill Armstrong An Autumn Trail 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Ohiopyle State Park 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Rocky Mountain High 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Rock over the River 17 pts.

January 17th, 2011 Competition Results

2011-04-17T21:14:00.001-04:00

Here are the results from Southwest Camera Club's January 17 Competition. Thanks to our judges: Dave Stretar, Ginny Steppler and Tom Litzler!!

DIGITAL - PICTORIAL

Bernie Smith Watkins Glen 24 pts. 1st place
Sylvia Banks Sanctuary 23 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Forgotten 22 pts. 3rd place
Robert Hoy E. Claridon Cemetery 22 pts. 3rd place
DeeAnn Rose Niagara Falls 22 pts. 3rd place
Tom Martis International #5 22 pts. 3rd place
E. Jakubowski Edgewater Pier 22 pts. 3rd place
Mike Kopkas Doggone Comfortable 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Getting Ready 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Ice Fence 21 pts.
Bernie Smith Hale Farm Guns 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Icy Lighthouse 21 pts.
Tom Martis Infant at 7th St. Market 21 pts.
Mike Kopkas Jacob 21 pts.
Jim Stansbury Williamsburg 21 pts.
Ed Saus Barn Siding 20 pts.
Jim Stansbury Williamsburg 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Birders 19 pts.
Ed Saus A Real Pro 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Coreopsis 19 pts.
Robert Hoy Forgotten 19 pts.
Steven Shroka Shy Boy 19 pts.
Steven Shroka Cotton Candy Gal 18 pts.
Sylvia Banks Parkway 18 pts.

DIGITAL - CIRCLES OR SQUARES

Lauri Gingher A Walk in the Park 23 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose Taro Fields - Kauai 23 pts. 1st place
E. Jakubowski Zing! 23 pts. 1st place
Steve Shroka Ferris Wheel 22 pts. 2nd place
Tom Martis Indian Head Penny 22 pts. 2nd place
E. Jakubowski Plates & Bowls 22 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Deserted 22 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Japanese Basin 22 pts. 2nd place
Steve Shroka Buttons 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Chalk Festival 21 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Beauty from the Inside 21 pts.
Sylvia Banks Rings of Crystals 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Star Trek 21 pts.
Tom Martis Clarion Bowl 20 pts.
Mike Kopkas Pumpkin Roll 20 pts.
Ed Saus Soccer Ball #2 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Nicaraguan Street 20 pts.
Robert Hoy Bath Nature Preserve 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Clown 19 pts.
Robert Hoy Daredevil 19 pts.
Bernie Smith Van Dorn Lock 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Draped Museum 18 pts.
Terry Mahon Life....Sometimes 18 pts.
Ed Saus Soccer Ball #1 18 pts.
Bernie Smith Truck Door Handle 18 pts.
Mike Kopkas Round Pegs and Square Holes 17 pts.

Club Member Robert Hoy Exhibit at North Chagrin Reservation

2011-04-04T22:05:00.000-04:00

My effort in Photography by Hoy has a photography exhibit in the nature center of the North Chagrin Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks for the month of April.

Canon 40D for sale

2011-03-19T13:28:00.000-04:00

Canon 40D and all accessories, including manuals, software, and original packaging
Two Canon BP-511A 1390mAh OEM Batteries
Two Powwer brand 2000mAh Batteries
Canon BG-E2 Battery Grip
Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens (no hood)
Kingston 2GB 133X Compactflash memory card

The camera has about 22K to 23K shutter clicks, well within the 100K rating, and is in excellent shape. It's great for someone just starting out on a DSLR and you can shoot for days with all the battery power.

Asking price: $800
Contact Steve Shroka at sesavman@yahoo.com

October 18, 2010 Print Competition Results

2010-12-31T12:43:00.001-05:00

Here are the results of the Oct. 18 Competition. The scores are lower because we only had 2 judges. Thanks to Barbara Baldizzi and Nathalie Snyder for judging!

CREATIVITY/ANYTHING GOES

Jeaneen Sheehan Tim 17 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Patriotic 15 pts. 2nd place
Craig Bevan Strutting my Stuff 15 pts. 2nd place
Maria Sabala The Peaceful Creature 15 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Yard Abstract 15 pts 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Splatter of Gold 15 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Mirror Image 15 pts. 2nd place
E. Jakubowski Pa. Covered Bridge 14 pts. 3rd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Dizzy 13 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Neighborhood in bubble 13 pts.
John Holian Agilkia 13 pts.
L. Ballinger Autumn Leaf 12 pts.
Doris Britton Bloom in Bike 12 pts.
Lauri Gingher Do Not Enter 12 pts.
Doris Britton Girl on Beach 12 pts,
Sharon Thomas Happy Bride 12 pts.
Tom Martis Mack Island 12 pts.
E. Jakubowski Pink & Purple Swirls 12 pts.
Sylvia Banks Pond Abstract 12 pts.
Craig Bevan Silhouettes 12 pts.
Patty Preston Steam Engine 12 pts.
L. Ballinger The Pollinator 12 pts.
Maria Sabala Life is no Picnic..... 11 pts.
Fred Thomas Rambling Creek 11 pts.
Fred Thomas Vermont 11 pts.
John Holian Temple of Horus 11 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Fireworks Nebula 10 pts.
Mary Wyrock Patriot on Cellphone 10 pts.
Joseph Britton Bridge in Ashtabula 9 pts.
Joseph Britton Flag at Night 9 pts.

NATURE

Maria Sabala Fall Foliage in B & W 16 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas My place, Not yours 16 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas White Egret 16 pts. 1st place
Paul Goebel Nodding Trillium #2 16 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose Daybreak 15 pts. 2nd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Deer @ Hurricane Ridge 15 pts. 2nd place
L. Ballinger Wild Daisy 15 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Yough at Sunset 15 pts. 2nd place
Paul Goebel Nodding Trillium #1 15 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Golden Stream 15 pts. 2nd place
Mike Kopkas Fungal Finery 14 pts. 3rd Place
Mary Wyrock Grasshopper 14 pts. 3rd place
Craig Bevan I Love to Fish 14 pts. 3rd place
John Holian ABC Sunrise 14 pts. 3rd place
Bill Armstrong Crater Lake #2 14 pts. 3rd place
Mike Kopkas Busy Bee 13 pts.
E. Jakubowski Cucumber Falls 13 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Storm 13 pts.
Sylvia Banks Sunrise Reflections 13 pts.
John Holian ABC Sunset 13 pts.
Bill Armstrong Wizard's Hat 13 pts.
Doris Britton Been on Coneflower 12 pts.
Fred Thomas Bull Moose 12 pts.
Lauri Gingher Here I Come 12 pts.
Maria Sabala It's so Green Here 12 pts.
Lauri Gingher Moth in the Yard 12 pts.
E. Jakubowski Ohiopyle Ferns 12 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Sea Stars 12 pts.
Sylvia Banks Stream Reflections 12 pts.
Doris Britton Sunset Bradstreet 12 pts.
Craig Bevan Catch of the Day 11 pts.
L. Ballinger Wild Lady Slipper 11 pts.
Joseph Britton Pumpkin 10 pts.
Joseph Britton Shadow Sand 10 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!!!

Autumn NY Waterfalls Trip

2010-09-30T21:42:00.001-04:00

Southwest Camera Club's
Autumn NY Waterfalls Trip
October 21st thru 24th, 2010

We had a great time on the trip. Got some beautiful images. The weather was rainy and overcast, perfect for this type of photography.

To see some of the pix, click here.

FOR SALE

2010-07-11T19:01:00.005-04:00

Two (2) new SterlingTek BP-511 camera batteries for the Canon 50D/40D/30D. These are 2000 mAh rated, vs. Canon’s 1390 mAh. Charged once and never used. $15 each, local pickup.

If interested, contact Ed Saus at lesaus@aol.com, or 440-572-7954. First come, first served. Cash or check.

April 19th Competition Results

2010-05-05T21:55:00.002-04:00

Thanks to our judges: Mark Nowak, Dave Streeter and Cliff Brooks!

DIGITAL - IN THE EMERALD NECKLACE

Sharon Thomas Dragonfly 23 pts. 1st place
Bernie Smith Trout Lily 22 pts. 2nd place
Robert Hoy Flowing 21 pts. 3rd place
Sharon Thomas Little Pretties 20 pts.
Bernie Smith Dutchman's Breeches 20 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Cheetah 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski West Chanel Pond 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks A Carpeted Trail 19 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Owl 18 pts.
E. Jakubowski Rocky River Trail 18 pts.
Robert Hoy Golden Meadow 17 pts.
Sylvia Banks Mother and Baby 17 pts.

PRINTS - NATURE

Dan Thomas Bathtime 26 pts. 1st place
Patty Preston Butterfly 23 pts. 2nd place
Dan Thomas Taking it Easy 22 pts. 3rd place
Patty Preston Goose on a Nest 22 pts. 3rd place
Dee Ann Rose Sandhill, Sandy Ridge 21 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Great Egrets 21 pts.
Sylvia Banks Snowy Stream 20 pts.
Bill Armstrong Looking downriver 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Charles Mill Lake 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Winters Foliage 18 pts.

DIGITAL - NATURE

Robert Hoy Morning in Chios 23 pts. 1st place
E. Jakubowski Cuy. Valley Waterfall 23 pts. 1st place
Dee Ann Rose Dawn 22 pts. 2nd place
Bernie Smith Fiddlehead 22 pts. 2nd place
Ed Saus Trout Lily 22 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Curled Lily Petals 22 pts. 2nd place
E. Jakubowski Banff Elk 21 pts.
Ed Saus Dutch Trillium 21 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Pair of Scissors 21 pts.
Sharon Thomas Beauty in the Sky 21 pts.
Sharon Thomas "What'd you Say?" 21 pts.
Bernie Smith Rue Anenome 20 pts.
Robert Hoy Shy Deer 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Day's End 17 pts.

PRINTS - IN THE EMERALD NECKLACE

Sylvia Banks New Leaves 22 pts. 1st place
Sylvia banks Virginia Bluebelles 21 pts. 2nd place
Dee Ann Rose Sunset Stroll at.... 21 pts. 2nd place
Patty Preston Hummingbird at.... 21 pts. 2nd place
Dee Ann Rose Prowling at the..... 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Opening Fern 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Wild Geraniums 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Berea Falls 19 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

Cleveland School Board bars CPS member from receiving award

2010-05-02T12:04:00.001-04:00

From cleveland.com:

The Cleveland Photographic Society received a big award at the Cleveland School Board meeting last week for helping the schools out by taking pictures. Photographer Arlen Heiser was specifically singled out for his work.
Unfortunately, he couldn't be there to hear the kind words or snap a photo of the event: A guard kicked him out because he had a camera.

See the full story here:
http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2010/05/cleveland_schools_guard_bars_p.html

2010 - 2011 Schedule

2010-04-26T22:14:00.016-04:00

Meetings start at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.

April 4 2011 Jerry Jelinek: Macro Photography, including a demo of the useful new DSLR macro feature Live View.
April 18 2011 Robert Hoy: Adobe Lightroom workflow, abilities and features.
May 2 2011 Print competition. Categories are “curves” and “pictorial.”
May 16 2011 Bernie Smith: Basic Digital Workflow, using Photoshop and Adobe Elements.
June 6 2011 Champion of Champions
competition. Any image that took first, second, third or honorable mention over the past year will be eligible to enter this final battle to choose a grand champion.

Wildflower Trip Images

2010-04-18T01:01:00.000-04:00

Click here to see images from our recent wildflower trip to Hinckley Lake.

March 1st Competition Results

2010-03-09T20:50:00.002-05:00

Here are the results of Monday's Competition.
A big thanks to our judges: Jack Seemuth, Lloyd Keller and Glenn Petranek!

BEAUTY IN THE ORDINARY - PRINTS
Craig Bevan Reflections 23 pts. - 1st
Craig Bevan Teaching Young to Fly 23 pts. - 1st
Jeff Royer Seed Pod 21 pts. - 2nd
E. Jakubowski Colorful Silk 21 pts. - 2nd
E. Jakubowski Angkor Wat Hallway 21 pts. - 2nd
Jeaneen Sheehan Winter Sunset 20 pts.
Bill Armstrong Planter in Backlight 20 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Echoing Rainbow 20 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Flowers 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Guess Who's....Dinner 18 pts.

BEAUTY IN THE ORDINARY - DIGITAL
Sharon Thomas Everyday Beauty 22 pts. - 1st
Craig Bevan Red Tail Hawk 21 pts. - 2nd
Sharon Thomas Varigated Leaves 21 pts. - 2nd
E. Jakubowski Flowing Drapes 20 pts. - 3rd
Jeff Royer Indian Corn 20 pts. - 3rd
Sylvia Banks Leaves and Reflections 20 pts. - 3rd
Dee Ann Rose Palm 20 pts. - 3rd
Bernie Smith Socks 20 pts. - 3rd
Robert Hoy Lake Hinckley 20 pts. - 3rd
Kathy Foley Bee and Flower 19 pts
Ed Saus I'm Bored 19 pts.
Christine McClung Lazy River 19 pts.
Fred Thomas Monarch Butterfly 19 pts.
Jeff Royer Wolf Creek Grapes 19 pts.
Bernie Smith Hinckley Sunrise 19 pts.
Robert Hoy Beartown Lakes 19 pts.
Ed Saus Profile 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Beauty Among Thorns 18 pts.
Craig Bevan Take Off 18 pts.
Kathy Foley Gears 17 pts.
Sylvia Banks Green Bugs 17 pts.
Tammy Royer Traffic Control 17 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Waves 17 pts.
Tammy Royer Autumn 16 pts.
E. Jakubowski Building Design 16 pts.
Robert Hoy Night at the Races 16 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Simple Pleasures 16 pts.
Robert Hoy Tulip Leaf 16 pts.

PICTORAL - PRINTS
Jeaneen Sheehan Posterized Purple Flowers 22 pts. - 1st
Bill Armstrong Ready for a Pickin Party 22 pts. - 1st
Tammy Royer Young Pioneer Girl 21 pts. - 2nd
Craig Bevan Fishnets in Alaska 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Rock Wall in Autumn 19 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Lighthouse 19 pts.
Tammy Royer Marblehead Lighthouse 18 pts.
Bill Armstrong East Falls@ Cascade Park 17 pts.
E. Jakubowski On Top of the Andes 17 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Sanctuary 17 pts.

PICTORAL - DIGITAL
Sharon Thomas Rainbow Smoke Trails 23 pts. - 1st
Craig Bevan Hawk in Backyard 22 pts. - 2nd
Robert Hoy Sunny Lake Park 22 pts. - 2nd
Sharon Thomas Mourning Dove 22 pts. - 2nd
Kathy Foley Alaska Bush Plane 21 pts. - 3rd
Tammy Royer Lava Lamps 21 pts. - 3rd
Fred Thomas Purple Clematis 20 pts.
Bernie Smith Greenhouse Bud 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Hummingbird 19 pts.
Jeff Royer Lewis Ginter 19 pts.
Robert Hoy Buddy 18 pts.
Bernie Smith Bull on Wade Oval 18 pts.
Robert Hoy Battleship Texas 17 pts.
Christine McClung Bridge.....East Bank 17 pts.
E. Jakubowski Cambodian Family 17 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Dinner 17 pts.
E. Jakubowski Entrance...Angkor Wat 17 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Japanese Garden 17 pts.
Tammy Royer Hale Farm in Winter 17 pts.
Craig Bevan Red Tail in Flight 17 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Sunset 17 pts.
Kathy Foley Train in Window 17 pts.
Ed Saus Cactus #2 16 pts.
Sylvia Banks Park Barn 16 pts.
Jeff Royer Solitude 16 pts.
Sylvia Banks Bridge Over the Valley 17 pts.
Ed Saus Cactus #1 15 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!!

Cleveland Metroparks Events

2010-02-07T15:20:00.004-05:00

Train Day
Saturday, June 19
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CanalWay Center
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation • Cuyahoga Heights
Free!
Click here for more information:
http://www.clemetparks.com/events/train%20day.asp

New Camera Club "The Naturalist's Lens" meets at Botanical Gardens

2010-02-01T22:42:00.001-05:00

An organizational meeting with 19 folks present decided to go forward with an affiliate club at the Cleveland Botanical Garden meeting the fourth Thursday evening of the month at 7:30PM. The day was chosen because it does not conflict with the currently known schedules of any area camera clubs-thus hopefully encouraging cross memberships. Based upon discussions during the evening, it appears that the primary focus will indeed be upon natural sciences and landscapes. All levels of skill and types of equipment will be welcome. The next meeting, Feb. 25th, will be a brief say ten minute presentation by each member introducing what type of equipment and photographic subject matter they use. Slides or digital images may be used to accompany the presentation. A committee is bringing forth ideas for upcoming months of programs. Interesting opportunities were announced, including those from two professionals from Canton who have studios that we were encouraged to visit. Dues were established at $10 per person per year which will enable us to pay an annual affiliation fee with the garden and have a treasury for typical club expenses.

tom sampliner, first president

please publicize and held spread the word

January 18, 2009 Competition Results

2010-01-19T21:58:00.001-05:00

THANKS TO OUR JUDGES!!! Barb Baldizzi, Sue Clark & Dave Stretar!

ORANGE - SLIDES

Sylvia Banks Day Lily Close-up 21 pts. 1st place
John Holian Lily 21 pts. 1st place
Bernie Smith Shades of Orange 21 pts. 1st place
E. Jakubowski Paper Mache Mask 20 pts.
John Holian Lilies 20 pts.
Bernie Smith Autumn at Bridalveil 19 pts.
Robert Hoy West Creek Reserv. 18 pts.
E. Jakubowski Striped Rock 18 pts.
Robert Hoy Rocky River Reserv. 17 pts.

ORANGE - PRINTS

Sharon Thomas Orange 23 pts. 1st place
Craig Bevan Factory Fire 22 pts. 2nd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Orange-Red flower 21 pts.
Sharon Thomas Orange flowers 21 pts.
Clint Many Brecksville Reserv. 20 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Oranges with Snow 20 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Caverns 18 pts.
E. Jakubowski Crate of Pumpkins 18 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Bill 17 pts.
Clint Many Corn Palace 17 pts.

ORANGE - DIGITAL

Jeff Royer Orange Jellyfish 24 pts. 1st place
Pam Gerhardt Brecksville Reserv. 21 pts. 2nd place
Bernie Smith Flats Sunset 21 pts 2nd place
Fred Thomas Orange Leaf 21 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Columns of Orange 20 pts 3rd place
E. Jakubowski Chalk Festival 20 pts 3rd place
Clint Many Fungi 20 pts. 3rd place
Dan Thomas Butterfly 19 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Lake Erie Sunset 19 pts.
Sharon Thomas Orange Peel Girl 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Sweet Potatoes 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks The Round Window 19 pts.
Sharon Thomas Tigger 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Whiskers 19 pts.
Craig Bevan Nemo 19 pts.
Craig Bevan Baltimore Oriole 19 pts.
Tammy Royer Orange Petunias 19 pts.
Kathy Foley Alaskan View 18 pts.
Clint Many Luray Caverns 18 pts.
E. Jakubowski Pumpkin Wagon 18 pts.
Ed Saus The Number 20 18 pts.
Fred Thomas Orange Glads 17 pts.
Patty Preston Pumpkins 17 pts.
Dan Thomas Sunset 17 pts.
Tammy Royer Tiny Pumpkins 17 pts.
Christine McClung Chilly Carolina Wren 17 pts.
Kathy Foley Orange Flowers 16 pts.
Patty Preston Oversized Pumpkin 16 pts.

NATURE - SLIDES

John Holian Annapurna South 26 pts. 1st place
John Holian ABC Fog 24 pts. 2nd place
Bernie Smith Dewy Dandelion 23 pts. 3rd place
E. Jakubowski West Branch, Rocky River 23 pts. 3rd place
E. Jakubowski Bridalveil Falls #2 22 pts.
Sylvia Banks Carpeted Stream 21 pts.
Bernie Smith Heron Reflection 21 pts.
Paul Goebel Hang in There 21 pts.
Sylvia Banks Fall Reflections 21 pts.
Robert Hoy Berea Falls 21 pts.
Robert Hoy Lake Isaac 21 pts.
Paul Goebel Bad Hair Day 20 pts.

NATURE - PRINTS

Sharon Thomas ???? 25 pts. 1st place
Jeff Royer Monarch Butterfly 24 pts. 2nd place
Patty Preston Grasshopper 23 pts. 3rd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Chicadee 22 pts.
Sharon Thomas Deer in Bushes 21 pts.
Dan Thomas Cicada 21 pts.
Craig Bevan Nice Catch 20 pts.
Clint Many Rhino 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Got a Fish 20 pts.
Craig Bevan Wind Beneath my Wings 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Peyto Lake 19 pts.
Dan Thomas Bunny 19 pts.
Pam Gerhardt The Power of Niagra 18 pts.
Patty Preston Fawn 18 pts.
E. Jakubowski Banff Nat. Park 18 pts.
Tammy Royer Tulips 17 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Soft Violas 17 pts.
Clint Many Sunset 14 pts.

NATURE - DIGITAL

Sharon Thomas Dragonflies 23 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Fluffy Weed 23 pts. 1st place
Sylvia Banks West Creek 22 pts. 2nd place
Tammy Royer Follow the Leaders 22 pts. 2nd place
Patty Preston Lunchtime 21 pts. 3rd place
E. Jakubowski Vermillion Lake 21 pts. 3rd place
Craig Bevan Barn Swallow 21 pts. 3rd place
Ed Saus Jerusalem Artichoke 20 pts.
Clint Many Turtle 20 pts.
Christine McClung Beyer's Pond 19 pts.
Patty Preston Blue Heron 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Herbert Lake 19 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Monkey 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Mushroom 19 pts.
Jeff Royer Bird with a Feather 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Floating Leaf 19 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Butterfly 18 pts.
Sylvia Banks Caught at the Cascade 18 pts.
Dan Thomas Grasshopper 18 pts.
Clint Many Shenandoah 18 pts.
Ed Saus Water Lily 18 pts.
Craig Bevan Yellow Warbler 18 pts.
Tammy Royer Bumble Bee on Flower 18 pts.
Kathy Foley 3 Birds in a Row 17 pts.
Dan Thomas Watcha Doing? 17 pts.
Christine McClung Wild Grass Seed 17 pts.
Jeff Royer White Trillium 16 pts.

THANKS TO ALL FOR PARTICIPATING AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!

Special Deal for Southwest Camera Club Members!

2010-01-10T19:30:00.002-05:00

I recently received an email from Mark Perry, the "chief enthusiast: at MPEG, the Midwest Photography Enthusiasts Group. They are offering a special deal on MPEG membership, a great club for field trips and other events of interest to area photographers! Have you ever wondered where else you can get some great shots in a setting catered to photographers? See below for details.

Bernie,

I have been asked to speak at four camera clubs so far this year and would like to make a special offer to those clubs who have invited me! This gives your members a chance to have some variety as many of us are members of more than one group/club.

MPEG “Camera Club Offer”...

Please email your members.. and tell them if they join MPEG by midnight, January 31, 2010 for $15.00. I will make their renewal date May 1, 2011 INSTEAD of Nov 1, 2010... Thus they get a 12 month membership +3 months = a 15 MONTH membership for $15.00! ($ 1.00/month!). I must receive the fee by February 10 otherwise their account will expire on Feb 11.

THEY MUST MENTION THEY ARE SOUTHWEST CAMERA CLUB MEMBERS! When they REGISTER, they must put “Southwest Camera Club” in the Hobbies section in the registration form.

Here is the link to send them : http://www.thempegforums.com/register/register

Regards,
Mark

"The Chief Enthusiast" /Owner
Midwest Photography Enthusiasts Group (MPEG)
Brunswick, OH
Canon 40D/50D/7D
330-321-6824

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December 7, 2009 competition results

2009-12-29T20:43:00.008-05:00

Thanks to our Judges - Ron Wilson and Doug Mamere!!
(One Judge cancelled - this is reflected in the lower scoring)

LINES - PRINTS

Dan Thomas Fireworks 17 pts. 1st place
E. Jakubowski Guitar Lines 17 pts. 1st place
Sylvia Banks The Towpath 16 pts. 2nd place
Pam Gerhardt Cathedral in Ottawa 16 pts. 2nd place
Patty Preston Yellow Leaf 16 pts. 2nd place
Tammy Royer At the Junction 15 pts.
Sharon Thomas Peter B Lewis Bldg. 15 pts.
Patty Preston Fireworks 15 pts.
Tammy Royer Veins on Leafy Plant 15 pts.
Clint Many Reichstag 2 15 pts.
Bill Armstrong Lots of Lines 15 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Terminal Tower 15 pts.
Sylvia Banks 3 Pods 15 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan All Aboard! 15 pts.
Jeff Royer Lines in Concrete 14 pts.
Dan Thomas Railroad Tracks 14 pts.
Fred Thomas Schedel Arboretum 14 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Waves 14 pts.
E. Jakubowski Dock Lines 13 pts.
Jeff Royer Rails 13 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Red Blossoms 12 pts.

LINES - DIGITAL

Tammy Royer Pointed Leaves 17 pts. 1st place
Dee Ann Rose Key West Garden 17 pts. 1st place
Pam Gerhardt Ottawa Cathedral 16 pts. 2nd place
Dee Ann Rose Mackinac Bridge 16 pts. 2nd place
Clint Many Reichstag 16 pts. 2nd place
Pam Gerhardt Roundhouse Turntable 16 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Curved Stairway 15 pts.
Clint Many Brandywine Falls 15 pts.
Bernie Smith Bearings #2 15 pts.
Dan Thomas North Chagrin 15 pts.
Sylvia Banks Series of Trees 15 pts.
Jeff Royer Skeleton 15 pts.
Jeff Royer Spider Roof 15 pts.
Fred Thomas Train Tracks 15 pts.
Wm. Bofinger Vanishing Point 15 pts.
Wm. Bofinger Yes, I sprayed it! 15 pts.
Patty Preston Bell Tower 14 pts.
Sharon Thomas Cabin from the Past 14 pts.
Sharon Thomas Don't be such a Grouch 14 pts.
Kathy Foley Life Lines 14 pts.
Bernie Smith Campus Stairway 14 pts.
Tammy Royer Oscillating fan 14 pts.
Dan Thomas Tigress and Cubs 14 pts.
Patty Preston Tires 14 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Bridge Close-up 13 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Adirondack Dock 13 pts.
Fred Thomas Striped Balloon 13 pts.
E. Jakubowski Tree Lines 13 pts.
Kathy Foley Morning Glory on Fence 12 pts.
E. Jakubowski 4th of July 12 pts.

PICTORAL - PRINTS

Jeff Royer Pigeon on a Post 18 pts. 1st place
Clint Many Covered Bridge in Winter 17 pts. 2nd place
Clint Many White House in Spring 17 pts. 2nd place
Patty Preston Squirrel on Tele. Pole 17 pts. 2nd place
E. Jakubowski Ingenuity Fair 16 pts.
Dan Thomas Pathway 16 pts.
Sharon Thomas Having a Bad Day 16 pts.
Fred Thomas I'm Cute 16 pts.
Tammy Royer Red Barn on Snowy Day 15 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Joy Ride 15 pts.
E. Jakubowski Cuyahoga Fair 15 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Coreat Blue @ Peninsula 14 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Lake Placid Foliage 14 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Shrimp Boats 13 pts.
Dan Thomas Old Barn 13 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Dawn - Mustang Island 13 pts.
Sylvia Banks Cooling Off 13 pts.
Bill Armstrong Under East Falls 12 pts.

PICTORAL - DIGITAL

Bernie Smith Watkins Glen #1 18 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Budweiser Clysedale 17 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks River Kayaker 17 pts. 2nd place
Kathy Foley Alaskan Planters 16 pts. 3rd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Bill Fishing 16 pts. 3rd place
Jeaneen Sheehan I Love Grape Jelly 16 pts. 3rd place
Pam Gerhardt Casa Loma 16 pts. 3rd place
Dee Ann Rose Biscayne Sunrise 16 pts. 3rd place
Patty Preston Bridge over Cuy. River 15 pts.
Fred Thomas Christmas Lights 15 pts.
Patty Preston Marblehead 15 pts.
Clint Many Cape Hatteras 15 pts.
Pam Gerhardt Niagra Rapids 15 pts.
Ed Saus 3 Hands 15 pts.
Bernie Smith View from Wendy Park 15 pts.
Ed Saus Guitars and Things 14 pts.
Wm. Bofinger Just a Sunset 14 pts.
Clint Many San Souici Orangery 14 pts.
Jeff Royer Portrait in Metal 14 pts.
Fred Thomas Reflections 14 pts.
Sharon Thomas A Way of Life 13 pts.
Kathy Foley A Cleveland Morning 13 pts.
Sylvia Banks Garden Pond #2 13 pts.
Dan Thomas Pennsylvania Landscape 13 pts.
Dee Ann Rose Mackinac Bridge 13 pts.
Dan Thomas Reservoir in Pa. 13 pts.
E. Jakubowski Machu Picchu 12 pts.
E. Jakubowski Sandoval Lake 12 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!!

November 2, 2009 competition results

2009-11-19T21:59:00.001-05:00

Thanks to our Judges: Bert Klein, Ginny Steppler and Glenn Petranek!
Congratulations to everyone! Glad to see so many new members entering!

TEXTURE CATEGORY- PRINTS

     Dee Ann Rose                   Leaf                        24 pts.     1st place
     Pam Gerhardt      Road to Maconfort                24 pts.    1st place
     Craig Bevan                    Iguana                     24 pts.     1st place
     E. Jakubowski                 Poppy                      24 pts.     1st place
     Jeaneen Sheehan             Wings                     23 pts.
     Dee Ann Rose                Crocuses                   22 pts.
     E. Jakubowski         Autumn Leaves                22 pts.
     Jeaneen Sheehan             Soft                        21 pts.
     Dan Thomas             Rock Texture                  21 pts.
     Bill Armstrong           "What the...?"                21 pts.
     Clint Many                   Fungus                         21 pts.

TEXTURE CATEGORY - DIGITAL

     Kathy Foley         Alaskan Sunset                    24 pts.   1st place
     Dee Ann Rose         Contrast                          24 pts.   1st place
     E. Jakubowski     Flamingo Feathers               24 pts.   1st place
     Jeaneen Sheehan        Frog                            23 pts. 2nd place
     Nancy Brewer        Bee on flower                   23 pts. 2nd place
     Ed Saus                  Marsh Reeds                   23 pts. 2nd place
     Craig Bevan             Gourds                          23 pts. 2nd place
     Dee Ann Rose      Painted Rocks                    22 pts.
     E. Jakubowski     Icelandic Poppies               22 pts.
     W. Bofinger          Study in Feathers             22 pts.
     Bernie Smith         Leaf Texture                    22 pts.
     Wm. Bofinger       Warm and Cool                21 pts.
     Sharon Thomas       Barn Door                     21 pts.
     Fred Thomas           Tree Bark                      21 pts.
     Sylvia Banks        Clump of Grass                 20 pts.
     Sylvia Banks          Robin's Nest                    20 pts.
     Jeaneen Sheehan      Rhino                           20 pts.
     Sharon Thomas         Dead Tree                    20 pts.
     Fred Thomas         Tree and Mushroom         20 pts.
     Kathy Foley         Waiting for the Train          18 pts.
     Bernie Smith         Chevy Truck Detail           18 pts.

NATURE CATEGORY- PRINTS

     Jeaneen Sheehan      Playing                     26 pts.     1st place
     Craig Bevan            Building a Nest           25 pts.     2nd place
     Craig Bevan            Out on a Limb            25 pts.     2nd place
     Jennifer Toth           May Apple                    24 pts
     Kathy Foley            Quiet Moment             24 pts.
     Wm. bofinger         Eastern Screech Owl    24 pts.
     E. Jakubowski          Bow Lake                   23 pts.
     Wm. Bofinger         Cabbage White            23 pts.
     Dan Thomas             Bull Elk                      22 pts.
     Jeaneen Sheehan        Autumn                   22 pts.
     Jennifer Toth          Forest Floor                  22 pts.
     E. Jakubowski          Lake Herbert              22 pts.
     Bill Armstrong      Looking Downriver         20 pts.
     Clint Many           Tryon Palace Denizen     20 pts.
     Kathy Foley          Pennsylvania Morning    19 pts.

NATURE CATEGORY - DIGITAL

     Craig Bevan       Red-headed woodpecker 25 pts.   1st place
     Craig Bevan            Pheasant                    25 pts.    1st place
     Wm. Bofinger    Double Crested Cormerant 25pts.   1st place
     Jeaneen Sheehan           Duck                     24 pts. 2nd place
     Wm. Bofinger    White-tailed Deer              24 pts. 2nd place
     Bernie Smith     Taughannock Falls             24 pts. 2nd place
     Fred Thomas         Green Heron                 24 pts. 2nd place
     Patty Preston         Dragonfly                     23 pts.
     Sharon Thomas     Wood Duck                    23 pts.
     E. Jakubowski        Waterfall                       23 pts.
     Jeaneen Sheehan     Blue Spruce                22 pts.
     Sharon Thomas        Duck Bath                  22 pts.
     Bernie Smith           Watkins Glen               22 pts.
     Dee Ann Rose        Prickly Pear                  21 pts.
     Kathy Foley            Pastel Butterfly            21 pts.
     Patty Preston     Pennsylvania Stream        21 pts.
     Dee Ann Rose        Hi, cutey!                     20 pts.
     E. Jakubowski       Cucumber Falls             20 pts.
     Ed Saus                  Yellow Maple               20 pts.
     Fred Thomas             Elk                            20 pts.
     Sylvia Banks          The Last Two               19 pts.
     Sylvia Banks          Shoreline Design          18 pts.
     Nancy Brewer          Take-off                      18 pts.

Cuyahoga Valley Among Top Ten Parks for Fall Foliage '09

2009-10-09T23:22:00.006-04:00

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation released today the 2009 list of the most photogenic parks for fall foliage. The announcement is made in partnership with Olympus, the proud sponsor of the Share the Experience photo contest, which is seeking this year's best photo of the 391 national parks. The grand prize winning photo will be featured on next year's Federal Recreation Lands Pass and will receive an Olympus E-3 Digital Camera.

Olympus offers some great tips for making the most of your fall foliage opportunities. For the full story and list, click here.

This ties in nicely with our upcoming field trip to CVNP!

SWCC Competition Rules

2009-08-27T22:16:00.013-04:00

These are the rules for submitting your pictures into a club competition. Please note: you must be a member to enter a competition.

1. No submittal can be over five years old. As a teaching club we all would like to see what improvement has been made in your work.

2. If your past submittals have won first, second, third or HM ribbons, they cannot be entered in future competitions.

3. If you are entering both slides and print competitions, they cannot be of the same image. The subject can be the same but, the composition, exposure and other variables must be obvious.

4. Both commercial and makers prints will be judged in the same category.

There are two categories in which to enter:

Pictorial - which is any subject. This can include nature but, the hand of man must be seen in the picture, i.e., a bridge, park bench, road, etc.

Nature - Pure nature photos are defined as follows:

1. The use of the photographic process to depict all observations of facts and phenomena from the various branches of natural history EXCEPT anthropology and archeology in such a fashion that the well-informed person will be able to identify the subject material and to certify to its honest presentation.

2. Detailed and micro and macro photos are acceptable.

3. Scientific banding on wild animals is acceptable.

4. Photographs depicting cultivated plants, domestic animals, mounted specimens, museum habitats, still life studies or derivations are ineligible and should not be submitted. Scenes including man-made structures do not fall in the nature category and should be automatically disqualified. Photographic manipulation such as sandwich, montages, derivations or other alterations of original images are not acceptable in nature competition.

There will be no talking or commenting when the images are being judged. Do NOT identify yourself in any way to the image while being examined by the judges.

Digital images:

In order to make digital competitions operate more smoothly, we ask that you follow these guidelines.

All files must be saved as jpegs and be sized according to the instructions below.

Email your files to Bernie Smith no later than noon on the Sunday prior to the competition. The email address is photobern@yahoo.com. You are encouraged to send files in by Friday if you can, that way if there is a problem with one of your files, I can send you an email and you can re-send it. Do not attempt to send more than 10 MB in one email or it may not get through. If you are unsure, a good rule of thumb is to only send 2 images per email. In the diagram below, you can see that the new file size will be 2.75 MB.

Name your file with the title of the image as you want it to be read in competition, as in “HockingHills.jpg”
or “Hocking_Hills.jpg” for an entry titled “Hocking Hills.” Make sure that your first and last name and the date of the competition are shown in the body of the email. Also in the email, state which category each image is in. For example: open, or nature, etc.

File size: Your file should be 1200 pixels in the longer of either the height or width dimension. To resize your image follow these steps.

In Photoshop: Image menu>Image Size>Pixel Dimensions> for horizontal images make the first number 1200, for vertical images make the second number 1200, with all three buttons at the bottom checked: the "resample image" "scale styles" and "constrain proportions" should all be checked. You should not need to change any other numbers.

In Elements: Image menu at the top>Resize>Image Size... For horizontal images make the first number 1200, for vertical images make the second number 1200. Before you change any numbers, make sure all three buttons at the bottom checked: the "resample image" "scale styles" and "constrain proportions" should all be checked. You should not need to change any other numbers.

In either program: Save the file in a different place and/or give it a different name. This way you aren't saving over your original file. Here is a diagram of how to resize your image. Click on it to see it larger.

2009-08-13T22:25:00.001-04:00

From the SWCC field trip to Parade the Circle.

Show Off Your Stuff!

2009-08-13T21:08:00.000-04:00

Southwest Camera Club members, if you have a website or other online gallery that you would like other members to see, send me the link to your site and we will post it on this blog. It's a good way to let others see what you have been up to.

2009-06-09T00:08:00.004-04:00

The club's booth at the Nature Fest in May of 2009.