Monthly Quote:
"The
artist is an educator of artists of the future…who are able to understand and
in the process of understanding perform unexpected - the best -
evolutions."
Saul Steinberg
~
This month's
meeting is 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 28th.
~ Print Night
~
From the
editor's desk:
Welcome to the February Edition of the Sound Exposure
Photography Club's Newsletter. As you can see this month is Print Night. You may
bring up to three images. They must be mounted and matted. Make sure to
identify your images.
We hope to
bring the membership through these pages, a treasury of ideas, direction,
artwork, offerings and support. ~
Comments:
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:
Cheryl Hanna-Truscott is looking for donations of
photographs for auctions to help out various non-profit organizations in our
area.
For
information please contact Cheryl at 253- 851-5345 or email cheryl@cederhollowstudio.com
We have two new chairpersons for the Scavenger Hunt
Dept. Ja McGinnis and Jim Bickley. How about a round of applause!
We also have a new chair for the Refreshments. Ed
Johnson has taken the reins. Lets also give a big thanks to Ed.
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.
SEPC Club
Meeting Dates for 2007
Jan
24 Feb 28
Mar
28 Apr 25
May
23 Jun 27
Jul
25 Aug 22
Sep
26 Oct 24
Nov
28 Dec Dinner?
All
meeting nights are Wednesday starting at 7:30pm at the
SEPC Member
News:
Joe Becker has something to
celebrate!
The Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau recently purchased one of
his images for their 2007 Visitors Guide. Congratulations Joe!
SEPC New
Members:
Tammy
& Bill Jordan of Port Orchard, WA. Email flashjordan1@msn.com
Ruth
Stillings Email blue_msbell@yahoo.com
Brian Stillings Email stillings_photo10@yahoo.com
SEPC
Gallery News:
The Gallery recently held
its February change
out. Watch your email for announcements on our next scheduled change out. This
month some awesome work was put on display, including some very interesting
work by this month's Featured Photographer, Janice Bell. Janice took a turn
from her usual pallet of color, warmth and sometimes-humorous work to display
new abstracts that are bold in color, subject and expression.
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:
The Butterfly exhibit at the
Hours
are from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday the 17th, which is the day we are going. We
will need to car pool to benefit from parking cost. Then the cost can be shared
among the riders. This can be a fun outing and the price of the admission
covers the Imax Theater.
When: 17th of February 2007
Where: 1 - Leave Kimball Park
& Ride 8:45 AM
2nd
stop
Clothing: Cool outside and humid inside
butterfly exhibit
Bathrooms are at the
About
low 80's temp and humidity around 60-70 per cent.
Equipment: a short tele or macro or
tele with extension tube(s). Flash
and/or monopod. Bring a small towel.
Food: You can bring your lunch or
go over to the Seattle Center Food Cart. Don't forget meds if you use.
If
possible drop a e-mail to roynsueb@comcast.net so he can
get an idea how many are going.
The
club is currently looking for a volunteer to head up this fun and educational
side of our activity roster. If you are interested in helping please contact
Doug Sala for info.
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.
SEPC
Treasury Report:
December 2006
CHECKING 12-01-06 to 12-31-06
Beginning
Balance: $1301.31
Credits:
$ 650.00
Debits:
($ 891.57)
ENDING
BALANCE: $1,059.74
Credits:
Deposit
12-04, Refreshments & Xmas Dinner $270.00
Deposit
12-15, Refreshments & Xmas Dinner $210.00
Deposit
12-26, New Member, Refreshments & Xmas Dinner $170.00
Sub
Total $650.00
Debits:
Cathy
Sala, Refund Xmas Gifts $ 87.91
BT
Journal Wildlife Research Photos $ 28.00
Joeseppi’s,
Xmas Dinner $775.66
Sub
Total $891.57
SAVINGS 12-01-06 to 12-31-06
Beginning
Balance: $1,000.00
Credits:
$ 0.81
Debits:
($ 0.00)
ENDING
BALANCE: $1,0! 00.81
January 2007
CHECKING 01-01-07 to 01-31-07
Beginning
Balance: $1,059.74
Credits:
$ 676.75
Debits:
($ 762.87)
ENDING
BALANCE: $ 973.62
Credits:
Deposit
01-02, Membership Dues $ 40.00
Deposit
01-08, Membership Dues $ 80.00
Deposit
01-09, Membership Dues $ 80.00
Deposit
01-17, Membership Dues $165.00
Deposit
01-30, Membership Dues &Refreshments $311.75
Sub
Total $676.75
Debits:
ACE
Hardware, Extension Cord $ 9.19
Janet
Wilcox, Refund Refreshments $ 53.68
Withdrawal,
Transfer to Savings $700.00
Sub
Total $762.87
SAVINGS 01-01-07 to 01-31-07
Beginning
Balance: $1,000.81
Credits:
$ 700.00
Debits:
($ 0.00)
ENDING
BALANCE: $1,7! 00.81
SEPC
Classifieds:
For sale from Shawn Heifert:
Digital
SLR Kit
Nikon
D50 DSLR Camera Body w/ cap
Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED II AF-S DX Zoom (kit lens) w/ caps
Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6 G AF Zoom w/ caps
Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Battery (EN-EL3) and charger w/ cord
Video
cable
USB
Cable
Nikon
Neck Strap
Rubber
Eye Piece
Owner’s
Manual
Nikon
Picture Project CD-ROM
Extras-
4
1GB
Quantary
2X Teleconvertor
Lowepro
REZO Shoulder Camera Bag w/ strap
Upgraded
D50 Manual
UV
filter and polarizer for the 70-300mm in boxes
UV
filter for the 18-55mm in box
Wireless
IR remote with case in box
All
in original Box (both SLR kit and additional lens)
Owned
less than a year, low shutter cycles, great shape
Still
has time protection plan with
$700
Call Shawn at
253-459-0656 or Email- shawnheifert@hotmail.com
Melissa has the
following items for sale:
Canon Eos 3 body and Manual--$400.00
Beseler 23C II enlarger for color and b&w and two lenses in
beautiful condition with a stand/cabinet and extra bulb.
2 safelights, timer, a couple of different exposure meters.
Several sizes and types of paper.
3 different size and styles of printing easels.
Different sizes of printing trays, contrast and color filters,
really nice negative carrier. Bulk film loader, film reels and canister, fresh
chemicals, grain focusing scope.
Books, etc. $350.00 or OBO.
Altos Mat Cutter $75.00
Call
Melissa at 253-261-7388
Doug Sala has the following
items for sale:
Photoshop
CS upgrade for Windows. $85.
AF
Nikon lenses:
35-135mm
F/3.5-4.5. Very clean, 62mm filter ring. $90
24-50mm
F/3.5-4.5 w/Macro focus mode. Very clean, 62mm filter ring. $150
Contact Doug
at 253-581-0392 or 253-579-8365.
Janet Wilcox is selling
books:
Exploring
Photography by Fern Kennedy, $1
EF
Lens Work by Canon, $2
Photography
by Barbara & John Upton, $1
The
Art of Photography by Time Life Books, $1
Photography
Analysis by Dr. Robert U. Akernet, $1
Email Janet at
Jcamp19022@aol.com
Local
Workshop and Education News:
The North American Nature
Photography Association [NANPA] is having
a workshop in
information can be obtained at www.nanpa.org.
Local
Organization News:
The Northwest Council of
Camera Clubs
held their most recent meeting on July 8th in
For more information on
NWCCC activities, visit their website at: http://www.nwcameraclubs.org/
Alternatively, write them
at:
NWCCC
The Nature Photographers of
the Pacific Northwest meet twice a year, rotating meeting sites. 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,
(
E-mail: larry@nppnw.org or visit
their website at www.NPPNW.org
Local
Events Calendar:
Flury & Company at http://www.fluryco.com/
offers five online galleries. Also a wonderful
inside look at Edward S. Curtis and his Indian Project.
G. Gibson
Gallery in
The Benham
Gallery in
Internet
Discoveries:
http://www.reallystrongphotography.com/ A working
portfolio
http://spenational.org/
A
great resource for photo education
http://www.art-support.com/WA.htm Wash. State
Photo resources
Photo News:
A Museum in
Equipment
News:
Looking for special focusing screens for your
camera? Check out this site: http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/
Looking for an LCD protector? Check out these sites:
http://www.delkin.com/products/
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:
Jim
Palmer provided this wonderful wildlife image of a flock of Snow Geese. Thanks
Jim!
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:
An interesting technique, the brainchild of
photographer Lorie Novak, is to project images from slides onto the outside
world, such as the sides of buildings or trees. This technique will require
long exposures of as much as one hour. Light meter use will be tricky due the
darkness necessary for the projected image to show up. One of the great reasons
for using a digital camera is that you can work this kind of art until the
technique is perfected without your costs skyrocketing. In the old days one
would have to use a Polaroid back and take numerous bracketed exposures,
shooting lots of film.
Try
taking your projected images during a full moon for surreal colors and shadows
and to illuminate your surrounding landscape.
Photoshop
Techniques, Tips and Insights:
In light of the
recent Macro workshop held at the library, I thought I would offer up this very
interesting twist on creating macro looking images using familiar techniques in
Photoshop. Enjoy!
http://www.dimagemaker.com/article.php?articleID=850
Support our
Local photo and print retailers:
Robi’s
Camera Center & Quik-Color Lab,
10015
Gravelly
Kimball
Espresso Gallery
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:
253-225-2482
Secretary: Collette Barbee
Email:
cbarbee@co.pierce.wa.us
Hospitality: We Need A Volunteer
Field Trips: We Need A Volunteer
Scavenger Hunt: Ja McGinnis and
Email: jaymc@wavecable.com
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 ~