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Monthly Quote:

"You can not depend on your eyes, when your imagination is out of focus."

Mark Twain ~

This month's meeting is 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 23 rd

~ Slide Night ~

From the editor's desk:

Welcome to the August Edition of the Sound Exposure Photography Club's Newsletter. A new release date is now in affect. I am a bit late and apologize. As you can see this month is Slide Night. You may bring up to 2 slides each. Make sure to identify your slides on the frame.

We hope to bring the membership through these pages, a treasury of ideas, direction, artwork, offerings and support. ~

Comments:

Yikes! What a heat wave we had recently. Makes for some subtle distortions in those long telephoto shots. This means a great opportunity to try out some macro work. This month's newsletter will focus a bit on Marco ideas.

Remember we are a community of photographers, and support is at the very heart of our club. So do not hesitate to provide your suggestions on how to make our site, newsletter or any of our other activities better for all of our member photographers. ~

SEPC News:

John provided a wonderful demo on cleaning our CCD sensors during last month's meeting. He also provided an excellent website where more info on CCD cleaning and cleaning products are available.

Check out; http://www.copperhillimages.com/

Due to unforeseen circumstances Ted Burford has resigned as our new Webmaster. There is mention that a new webmaster is in the works. We will let you know of any further changes both at the meeting and in the newsletter. Stay tuned!

This Year's Scavenger Hunt has been scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd. Location will be announced at the August club meeting. This is a film camera only event and costs $5.00 to participate. Get the dogs out and gear up for the hunt!

SEPC's Annual Christmas Party needs a curator. Doug Sala has announced he can not manage the details this year and someone needs to step forward to take on this wonderful responsibility. If no one volunteers, there will not be a party this year!! Call Doug at 581-0392 for information and guidelines.

Janice Bell has put together another opportunity for club members to hang their work at the Lakewood Racquet Club during September and October.

From Janice: There will be a Photo Hanging Opportunity at the Lakewood Racquet Club, 5820 112th St. SW, Lakewood, WA, on September 9, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. All photos have to be framed and ready for hanging. Please bring your own hooks and card giving the price, maker and name of the print. The same scenario as the Kimball Gallery display. Your prints need to be picked up Saturday, October 28, 2006. I will not be in town in October so I will leave it up to all the participants to be responsible for picking up their work or seeing that someone else picks it up for them.

Contact Janice at janicebell7@msn.com for details.

Gallery 10 at the Rochester Institute of Technology, an Internet photography gallery continues to feature a few of the club member's artwork and a brief look at our club. Members on display include, Chuck Snow, Leon Barber, Janice Bell, Ted Burford, Joe Becker, Ann Johnson, Roy and Sue Burnett and myself. Check it out!

Visit http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/cgi-bin/gallery-10

Refreshments: This is a reminder for those who volunteer to bring refreshments for the club meetings. Save Your Receipts and hand them into the club treasurer.

In addition, a note from the Refreshment Chair; for those of you who enjoy the refreshments please donate a little $$ to help offset the clubs expense. Remember a little goes a long way. And think about volunteering to bring in goodies. ~

SEPC Club Meeting Dates for 2006

August 23

September 27 October 25

November 15 December ??

All meeting nights are Wednesday starting at 7:30pm at the Gig Harbor public library. ~

SEPC Member News:

New members: Shawn & Theresa Heifert of Dupont . Member Count: 102

SEPC Gallery News:

There was as usual, a wonderful turnout of photographers during June's change out at Kimball's. John Cahill, the featured photographer of the month, provided a excellent example of his mountain flower photography, including some cool macro work.

Our next change out is scheduled for August 27th, Sunday from 1-3pm. Gina Baker has accepted the honors for Photographer of the Month.

The Gateway Newspaper voted Kimball's Gallery and Coffee the BEST ART GALLERY, BEST COFFEE SHOP and BEST BARRISTAS in town! So next time you're in for a brew and of course to see the great photography, you might want to congratulate Warren on his newfound fame!

Remember that any SEPC member can hang their work. This is a benefit of your club membership.

We hope you have a chance to visit the gallery and view all of this month's great work. ~

SEPC Field Trip News:

John Woods has put together a field trip to Tipsoo Lake and Naches Peak Loop. This is happening August 5th. So immediacy of preparedness is of the utmost importance.

From John; A couple of options for you.......

1. Be at Tipsoo Lake at 5:30 am to photograph the sunrise or

2. Meet the sunrise photographers later in the morning (time will be up to you) to hike the Naches Loop to photograph wildflowers, tarns and Mountains. The hike is mostly level and about 3.5 miles long. If you do not want to hike, there are lots of wildflowers around the lake and trailhead. Fantastic views if the weather cooperates (the forecast looks good).

Travel time is about 2.5 hours from Tacoma.

From Tacoma: Take I-5 south to 512. Take 512 east to Hwy 410. Follow Hwy 410 all the way to Tipsoo Lake, just before the Chinook Pass Summit.

I am still undecided if I'll try to camp somewhere near the summit or leave home early in the morning around 2am. I have car camped in the parking lot at Chinook Pass summit. There is also Lodgepole Campground just past the summit on the American River.

Remember to dress appropriately and sturdy day hiking shoes or boots. Be sure to bring water, snack food, lunch (no stores up there), hat, sun screen, etc.

Camera equipment:

Wide angle and telephoto lenses as well as macro gear (lens, extension tubes, diopter, etc.), tripod, cable release and graduated ND filters.

Please email or call me should you have any questions, hope I didn't leave anything out.

See you next Saturday. Check out:

http://www.experiencewashington.com/byways/bywaypoi.aspx?bwid=5&poi=12

John Woods can be reached by phone at 253-565-1729 or email at keoni37@comcast.net

SEPC Workshop and Education News:

The 4x5 Club hosted by your favorite veteran club member, Don Thompson. Learn large format technique and exercise. Contact Don at vett3@comcast.net for further details.

Unfortunately, Roundtable Discussions have been on hold. If you would like to volunteer to host this educational forum please contact Don Thompson for details. We need your support! ~

SEPC Treasury Report

TREASURERS REPORT
No Current Report Available.

Watch for it in September's Edition.

SEPC Classifieds:

Ed Haughawout, a retired photographer from Tacoma, is selling his studio equipment. You may contact him at 582-5767.

1. Overhead Rail system (4 Cross Rails & 2 Spring Lifts

2. Norman 800 power pack w/heads

3. 4 – 2x3 Soft Boxes

4. 1 2x3 Gerry Register Soft Box

5. 1 Hair light strip light & louvers for all light

6. 1 Photogenic 600 power strobe

7. 1 Mono light Strobe

8. 1 Flash master power pack

9. 8 Light Stands

10. 1 Boom

11. 2 Copy stands

12. Other small items

Louise Champan is selling her D70 outfit; everything is in new condition, with not a mark on anything, original boxes and all documentation including User Guide, etc.

D70 camera body, Nikkor 18-70mm F/3.5 - 4.5 ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom lens, Haze filter, Scandisk 512 Mb CF card, En-EL3 battery, Battery Charger, USB cable, Shoulder Strap, Rubber eye cup, Remote control ML-L3, Lowepro TZL 1 carrying case, $900 and I'll pay shipping in the USA. Louis Champan, 425-869-1963, 425-869-1963 ~

Local Workshop and Education News:

Tacoma Community College is offering summer workshops in photography. Visit their website at; http://www.tacomacc.edu/thegallery/

Nisqually Refuge will offer one final guided tour with Gene Sien, renowned wildlife photographer. The group will meet at the flagpole at 8 a.m. and walk the 5-½ mile loop. The hike would take about four hours.

The refuge is located off Interstate 5 at Exit 114. Follow the signs to the refuge entrance from the freeway. Pets are not allowed in the refuge, and the standard $3 fee per-family entrance applies.

For more information, contact Dave Falzetti at 360-753-9467 or david_falzetti@fws.gov

Wildlife Photography Walk
Saturday, August 5, 8am – 12pm ~

Local Organization News:

The Northwest Council of Camera Clubs held their most recent meeting on July 8th in Seattle. Remember, our club is a member of this organization and your input is always welcomed.

For more information on NWCCC activities, visit their website at: http://www.nwcameraclubs.org/

Alternatively, write them at:

NWCCC

PO Box 298

Gig Harbor, WA., 98335 ~

The Nature Photographers of the Pacific Northwest meet twice a year, rotating meeting sites. Their Fall 2006 meeting is scheduled for November 4th in the Seattle/Olympia, Washington area. The primary purpose of the NPPNW is to share information about nature and wildlife photography and thereby to promote the growth and development of its members. Their website also offers on online forum.

For more information about NPPNW

Contact Larry Rosenkoetter, (Corvallis, OR) Phone: 541-752-1846
E-mail: larry@nppnw.org or visit their website at www.NPPNW.org ~

Local Events Calendar:

Internet Discoveries:

http://www.macrophotography.org/ A leading site on Macro imaging.

http://www.macro-photo.org/photo-gallery-macro.html Gallery of macro images

http://www.photocritic.org/2005/macro-photography-on-a-budget/ DYI Macro lens

Photo News:

Congress, in their infinite wisdom has decided to rewrite some of the Copyright Act of 1976. Known as the Orphan Works Act of 2006, this resolution could dramatically affect your rights to ownership of your photography.

Check out the resolution at: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:H.R.5439 :

The portfolio of Alan P. Hayes. His new work, entitled Portraits of the American Dead is an interesting slant on the American way of life we live.

Check out; http://www.ahayesphoto.com/americandead/index.htm ~

Equipment News:

Do you own a Nikon D70 and thought you gave up wireless flash control?

From Brian Page: Many people think the Nikon D70 can not be used wirelessly with the Nikon SB800 Flash. Not true. Here is an article link, on using your D70, D70s, and D200 with the wireless controlled SB800. We can't print the article; but we can include the link
in the newsletter.

Visit: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/ittlslave.htm

Epson has been named in a class action suit and has decided to settle. Anyone who purchased an Epson printer between April 8th 1999 and May 8th 2006 may be entitled to a credit with the Epson Internet Store.

Please visit http://www.epsonsettlement.com/index.htm for details.

Read the judgement carefully, it does require you to provide a good deal of personal information for a small gain. ~

Business News:

The Alliance Program recently sent the club a check from American Frame Corporation. This contribution is based upon 5% of our member’s purchases. For your framing needs and to benefit Sound Exposure Photography Club give them a try. Thank you for those who have made purchases with AFC. Every dollar you spend helps the club.

Check out: www.americanframe.com .

Light Impressions offers a 15% discount to club members. To get your discount you must place your order with Christine Gunst at Light Impressions and mention KEY CODE B6342. Christine can be reached at 1-800-411-7038, ext. 2488. She is available Monday – Friday from 7am – 3:30pm Pacific Time.

You can also email her at cgunst@lightimpressions.com ~

Photo Of the Month:

This month we offer a spooky macro image by your newsletter editor. Hope you enjoy!

This is the eye of an Australian Emu in captivity. His eye reflects the fence and sign requesting the bird not be fed. The image was taken with a Nikon D1x Digital SLR and 17-35mm Zoom lens. Shot at1/2500 at F2.8 in Matrix Metering mode. Sensitivity was set to 800 and White Balance set to Direct Sunlight. Shot was hand held. Remember, macro photography isn't always hands and knees shooting.

If you would like to display your latest masterpiece please email me. You can send your images as JPEG files at 96 dpi and 640 x 480 pixels in size or mail them on CD to Editor-SEPC Newsletter, 3715 75th Ave. CT. NW, Gig Harbor, WA. 98335 ~

Photographic Techniques, Tips and Trips:

Probably the first rule of macro photography is to remember one very basic law. The closer the photographer gets to their subject, the larger that subject will be on film or chip. For example one can almost replicate a 105 mm Macro shot of a leaf on a tree, using a 200mm telephoto and moving as close as minimal focus will allow. This leads to another important factor in Macro work, the working distance. This is the distance between the front of the lens and your subject. If a 50mm lens gives you a working distance of 3 inches then a 150mm lens would be 1.5 times that or about 7.5 inches distance. Remember too, the longer the focal length the less depth of field.

Also, if your tripod doesn't spread it's legs to allow low or ground level shooting heights, then invest is a good bean bag.

And, if you have yet to purchase that expensive Macro lens, and your birthday or Christmas is just too far away, check out the do-it-yourself macro lens from a potato chip can in this month's Internet discoveries section. ~

Photoshop Techniques, Tips and Insights:

Did you know you could hide the tool box in Photoshop? Just double click on the box at the very top and bingo, it's been smallerized. There are a lot of awesome tips for photoshop users over at Russell Brown's website.

Check out; http://www.russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html ~

Support our Local photo and print retailers:

Robi’s Camera Center & Quik-Color Lab,

10015 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, 584-0210

Photo Pro Imaging Center

6876 Kimball Dr., Gig Harbor, 851-3582

Kimball Espresso Gallery

6950 Kimball Dr., Gig Harbor, 858-2625

Board Members email address and phone numbers:

President: Brian Page

Email: bnc.page@centurytel.net

Phone: 253-858-9420

Chairperson: Roy Burnett

Email: roynsueb@comcast.net

Treasurer: Doug Sala

Email: goldrg1@netzero.com

Phone: 253-581-0392

Editor: Gregory Stempel

Email: fyrframe@centurytel.net

Phone: 253-265-6004

Secretary: Collette Barbee

Email: cbarbee@co.pierce.wa.us

Hospitality: We Need A Volunteer

Field Trips: John Woods

Email: keoni37@comcast.net

Scavenger Hunt: Jack Falskow and Jim Bickley

Email: jack@falskow.com

Gallery: Richard Ferre

Email: ferremapa@comcast.net

Webmaster A.J. Montgomery

Projectionist: Lional Kam

Refreshments: Janet Wilcox

Email: jcamp19022@aol.com

Critiques: Marion Leyrer

Well that's it for now. I hope you've enjoyed reading through your newsletter. I would like to reiterate this is your club and your newsletter. If you have any ideas to make your club a better community, please contact any of the board members.

Photography has always been and remains multifaceted; it tells us stories of life, providing insight, pleasure and pain. I am always amazed at the ease in which photography can effect emotion and connection.

It is written, that on July 4th in 1862, as a result of a controversy surrounding copyright issues during a recent art show, the French Court declared that photography be legally accepted as fine art.

I want to thank the French for their marvelous insight.

We look forward to hearing from you. ~

~ Frame 36 ~