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Dec. 2019 Cover Image Maria Guada Amaya
BRIGHT RENCEN 1st place Novice DG AR 84.7 points
Inside This Issue
2 Inside This Issue & Meeting Schedule
3 Editorial & Assignments
4 December Program Night
5-19 Nov. Competition Results
20 Oct. GDCCC Results
21 Nov. GDCCC Results
22 Detroit International Salon of Photography Reslts
23 WCC at J.R. Park Homestead
24 WCC at the Orchid Show
25 Preparing Images for Competition
26 WCC Executive
27 List of Mentors
28 Baby Pics
Meeting Schedule
Dec. 3 Program Night
Dec. 10 Executive Meeting
Dec. 17 Competition Night
Club meetings are held at 7:15 pm at Gethsamane Lutheran Church, 1921 Cabana Rd. W., Windsor.
We are fortunate to have photography as a creative outlet. As with all art, there is a measure of subjectivity involved in the creating and the viewing. How far does your creative vision take you? There is the age old argument that a good photographer knows what he/she wants when trying to capture that vision. But, sometimes we may want to grab a quick shot of something that catches our eye when we have but a minute or less to compose and click. So, does the “grab” shot turn out to be more than that? Does some of this happen subconsciously as we use our knowledge and skill to grab that shot? Is there room in your photography to give the subconscious an active voice or are all of your decisions conscious and deliberate?
If the subconscious informs our actions, what if a bunch of people are at a photo shoot of all the same objects, will we see a bunch of different approaches to those same objects? Or will the images all be very similar? Visualization helps, but it may not be easy to convey what the maker intends. When all is said and done, should there be more keepers when we have time to think and compose as opposed to when we grab a shot? We may not be able to articulate what compels us to shoot certain things, but as long as it is beautiful to us as the maker, that may be all that matters.
Speaking of making beautiful images, WCC did well at the Detroit Digital International Salon of Photography. See page 22 for results and congrats to the medal winners. The October and November digital results from the GDCCC are posted on pages 20 and 21.
WCC was also busy at several photo shoots in October. See pages 23 & 24 for shots from the J.R. Park Homestead shoot and the Orchid Show. And don’t forget the Christmas show at Willistead Manor on November 28 at 7pm. This is a photo op that is seldom made available to us, so get your jingle bells on and don’t miss it.
Our December program brings us a favourite program as Henry’s comes to show us all of the latest gadgets on the market. You may need to update your Christmas wish list after viewing all of the fun and interesting items we will be seeing.
On behalf of the exec of the WCC, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. As always, be creative and happy shooting.
Darlene Beaudet Editor
Photography has no rules, it is not a sport. It is the result which counts, no matter how it is achieved. ~ Bill Brandt
Assignments for 2019-2020
Dec. Fall Colours / Textures (mono) Jan. Hands & Feet / Anything in the Kitchen (mono) Feb. Architecture / Motion (mono) March City Lights / Tools of the Trade (mono)
April Yellow / People in Monochrome May Minimalist / Rural Scenes (mono) June Water or Landscape shot in Essex County / Trees, or any part of (mono)
Sarah Taylor Parakeets
1st place Novice 85.3 points
Nov. Competition Print– Assignment Matches / Churches (Mono)
Brent Groh Stairway to Heaven 1st place Advanced PR AC 90 points
Print– Nature
Norm Rheaume Suckling Sea Lion
1st place Advanced 89 points
Joseph van Wissen Lion cub 1st place Novice 85 points
Print - Open
Lillian Dajas A Soldier and His Lass
1st place Novice 85.7 points
Brent Groh Dirty Honey Band 1st place Advanced 87.7 points
Print – Open
Wally Zawadski Felucca Sailing The Nile
2nd place Advanced 86 points
Larry Zavitz Pink Water Lilies 2nd place Advanced 86 points
Print – Open
Brian Masters Time to Remember 3rd place Advanced 84.7 points
Doug Myers Farm House
3rd place Advanced 84.7 points
Monochrome Print
Janet Sokol B&W Orchids 1st place Novice 83 points
Willy VanAudenaerde In the gallery
1st place Advanced 84.7 points
Digital – Altered Reality
Brian Masters The Chase
1st place Advanced 90 points
Nov. Competition Digital – Assignment Matches / Churches (Mono)
Darlene Beaudet Canadian Orthodox Church 1st place Advanced 82.5 points
Lillian Dajas Balancing Act
1st place Novice 86.7 points
Nov. Competition Digital – Assignment Matches / Churches (Mono)
Laura Strlchuck White Church
2nd place Novice 85.4 points
Digital – Nature
Arlene Kochaniec Red-breasted Nuthatch 1st place Novice 85.2 points
Stan Lee Pileated Woodpecker
1st place Advanced 88.7 points
Digital– Nature
Stan Lee Glossy Ibis #2 2nd place Advanced 88 points
Charles Wilson Great Blue Herons 3rd place Advanced 86.3 points
Brian Masters Eurasian Eagle Owl 3
3rd place Advanced 86.7 points
Digital – Open
Graham Brown Belladonna Lily
1st place Advanced 88 points
Janet Sokol Red Orchid 1st place Novice 86.3 points
Digital – Open
Katherine Roth Peruvian Horse Show
2nd place Novice 82.8 points
Palmer Johnson Rachelle 2nd place Advanced 86.7 points
Digital – Open
Julien Sam Abandoned Jett 2 3rd place Advanced 85 points
Wally Zawadski Taylor in Esna, Egypt
3rd place Advanced 85 points
Digital – Open
Les Menard Not a Pair 3rd place Advanced 84.2 points
Julien Sam Chemin de la Corniche
3rd place Advanced 84 points
October 2019 Digital GDCCC Results
Color General
1st, Advanced, John Barnes, “This Ain’t Leapfrog,” (score of 24).3rd, Advanced, Neil St. Clair, “The Editor,” (score of 21).3rd, Advanced, Julien Sam, “Liberty Bridge in Budapest,” (score of 21).3rd, Advanced, Palmer Johnson, “Katie 2,” (score of 21).3rd, Beginner, Ed Ramirez, “I am the Champion,” (score of 23).HM, Beginner, Janet Sokol, “Can I Take Your Order,” (score of 21).
Creative
2nd, Advanced, Les Menard, “Tripping,” (score of 22)1st, Beginner, “Ed Ramirez, “No Fear,” (score of 24).
Monochrome
2nd, Beginner, Alan Defoe, “Deserted Desert Depot,” score of 22).3rd, Beginner, Robert Burd, “Tattooed and Pierced,” (score of 21)3rd, Beginner, Stephen Biro, “Childhood Lost,” (score of 21).3rd, Beginner, Arlene Kochaniec, “Under Niles Bridge,” (score of 21).3rd, Beginner, Brian Cowan, “Fr. Cullitan,” (score of 21).
Nature
1st, Salon, Brian Masters, “Red Bellied Woodpecker 3,” (score of 26). 1st, Advanced, Robert Burd, “blue heron with catfish,” (score of 26).3rd, Salon, John Barnes, “Wood Duck 8,” (score of 22).1st, Beginner, Palmer Johnson, “Bald Eagle Mirror Reflection,” (score of 26).3rd, Beginner, Arlene Kochaniek, “Red Bellied Woodpecker,” (score of 24).
Submitted by Brent Groh
November 2019 Digital GDCCC Results
Color General
1st, Advanced, Palmer Johnson. “The Renaissance Man,” (score of 25).2nd, Advanced, Norm Rheaume, “Old Flower Mill,” (score of 23).2nd, Advanced, Julien Sam, “Saint Alexander Cathedral,” (score of 23).3rd, Advanced, Greg Aldous, “Alpine Alanah,” (score of 22).3rd, Advanced, Charles Wilson, “Laurel Falls,” (score of 22).3rd, Advanced, Margit Lanoue, “Black Beaver Falls,” (score of 22).3rd, Beginner, Lynda Corkum, “Building Reflections,” (score of 23).
Creative
3rd, Advanced, Les Menard, “House of Queen St.,” (score of 24).3rd, Advanced, Brian Masters, “Split Personality,” (score of 24).2nd, Beginner, Doug Myers, “Stunt Riders,” (score of 23).3rd, Beginner, David Brown, “Forget Me Not Waltz,” (score of 22).3rd, Beginner, Greg Aldous, “Painted Princess.” (score of 22).
Monochrome
2nd, Beginner, Brian Cowan, “Badlands 4,” score of 23).
Nature
2nd, Star, Charles Wilson, “Brown Pelican 4,” (score of 24).2nd, Star, Graham Brown, “Garden Spider and Cicada,” (score of 24).1st, Salon. Brian Masters, “Red Bellied Woodpecker 2,” (score of 26).2nd, Salon, Les Menard, “Pretty Bird,” (score of 25).1st, Beginner, Stan Lee, “Glossy Ibis in Flight,” (score of 26).2nd, Beginner, Stephen Biro, “Seljalandsfoss Splendor,” (score of 25).3rd, Beginner, Darlene Beaudet, “Great Horned Owl,” (score of 24)
Submitted by Brent Groh
Detroit Digital International Salon of Photography Results
There were 168 individual authors of images from 24 countries with a total of 1836 images submitted to this International Salon of Photography.
Windsor Camera Club members entered this competition with 108 entries. Of that number 24 entries received a score that put the entries into the final for scoring and awards. The final results gave our Club’s members five medal awards.
Lillian Dajas Silver Medal “Cyclonic Aurora: Open Scapes Brian Masters HM “Nostalgic Notes” In Monochrome Category
Margit Lanoue HM “Balconies at the Marriott” in Architecture Category
Stan Lee HM “Snowy Owl in a Golden Morning Sun”
& HM “Bald Eagle Caught it’s Prey both in Nature Category
Congratulations to all
WCC at John R. Park Homestead Oct. 2019
WCC at the Orchid Show
Preparing and Submitting Images for Competition
Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are submitting images in our monthly competitions. 1. When you are preparing your digital files for submission to the Visual Pursuits website, make sure that horizontal images are 1200 pixels wide and vertical images are 1200 pixels tall. (The maximum size is 1200 x 1200 pixels.) The resolution doesn’t matter; it’s the pixel dimensions that are important. This ensures that all images will appear the same size when they are being judged remotely. 2. Make sure that your titles have 25 characters or less (including spaces but not including the “jpg” suffix). e.g. Little Church in the Alps.jpg (This one has 25 characters.) 3. Photos in the assignment category must be taken after the list of assignments was given out. (For the 2018 - 2019 competition year, this means after May 2018.) 4. To submit images, go to our Visual Pursuits website, log in, and select “Submit Images to a Competition” from the “Competitions” menu. If this is your first time entering images, watch the video “How to Submit Images to a Competltion” to assist you. 5. Remember that the TOTAL maximum number of entries allowed for any monthly competition is 3. (This can be confusing for new members since the website will actually let you enter more than that if you enter images into more than one category.) 6. If you have any questions about preparing or submitting images, feel free to contact Neil St. Clair at [email protected].
WCC Executive & Directors for 2019 - 2020
Officers Palmer Johnson President Graham Brown Past President Claude Gauthier 1st Vice President Dan Eberwein 2nd Vice President Theresa Tessier Secretary Bob Major Statistician Bonnie Rilett Treasurer
Directors Neil St. Clair Publicity Darlene Beaudet Contact Editor Dan Eberwein Webmaster Alan Defoe GDCCC rep Gary Baillargeon Digital and GDCCC Director Doug Myers Print & GDCCC Director Graham Brown Program Director Janet Sokol Outings Director Norm Rheaume House Director
Resource people Charles Wilson
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Windsor Camera Club List of Mentors The following experienced members have volunteered to help advise other members of the club in specific areas of work. Please feel free to contact any of them in person or by phone or email so that they can arrange some time to assist you. Please share this contact information only with other camera club members.
Name Contact Areas of Expertise Neil St.Clair 519-256-2025 Photoshop, Mac computers [email protected] preparing entries for competition Wally Zawadski [email protected] Photoshop CS6 Palmer Johnson 519-800 7024 Nikon, Lightroom beginner, Windows [email protected]
Dan Eberwein [email protected] Canon, computer work Graham Brown 519-733-9722 Lightroom [email protected]
Bob Major [email protected] Photoshop and Lightroom
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