Don't miss your big chance...

...to vote how you want Granby Camera Club photos to be judged, or not to be judged, at our next meeting which is in less than a week. All GCC members, including new ones, can have a say. Don't leave it up to Jane! Be there to put in your two cents (and if your not a memeber be there and bring some cash for your dues).

Direction to :Mary's Rock"

Coming from Granby, take 189 (North Granby Road) North about 3-4 miles and then a left onto Mountain Road(Post Office on left/blink light)going west. Go about 2 miles and you'll see an open field on the right with a great view. That is part of the Mary Edwards property. You can park anywhere along this property line. A little further up you'll see the official entry with a post that hold brochures. You can get direction to Mary's rock at that point. Otherwise, go on the Granby Land Trust site for additional information.

Is there more in life than "I like it."

The only criteria to use when evaluating photographs is whether you like it or not. Right?

Last meeting we learned that there was more in life than just "auto." In our December meeting we will discover that there is more to evaluating photos than "I like it [therefore it is good]."

Question: How can you reject a close-up of a cute puppy or little kid over a photo of a tree?
Answer: Because people like puppies and little kids, that's why. Gee! I thought everyone knew that.

Harry Fisher and Peter Dinella will take you beyond the "I like it road" and present alternate routes so you can decide for yourselves.

Don't miss this captivating and challenging presentation.

Also, you will be able to vote on what the future holds for the Granby Camera Club in this area. Don't miss this meeting!

Doom days ahead for film!

Did you know:

1. Nikon announced in January that it plans to cease film camera production.
2. Konica Minolta sold all Minolta camera patents etc. to Sony and withdrew from the camera market.
3. In 2004 Kodak announced it would stop selling film cameras in the US.
4. Quoted in the press: "The supplies and materials necessary to process film will become more and more expensive. Shooting film may be cost prohibitive."
5. Also in the press: "Many professionals confess that they only shoot film when a client requires it."

Who will survive in the digital professional marketplace? Nikon and Canon.

Change your ways film lovers. The end is near. Sell your film cameras on ebay ASAP...right, Rick?

November Scavenger hunt winners

Granby Oak : Paula Johnson

Pumpkin Display: Rob Fisher

Foliage: Rob Fisher

Favorite: Paula Johnson

Curve: Vern Wells

Meeting notes from November 6, 2006

Granby Camera Club
Meeting Notes: November 6, 2006
Next Meeting:December 4, 2006
Program: Evaluating Pictures

Introductions:
Rob welcomed our visitors and we all introduced ourselves.
Treasurer’s Report: $590.27 on hand
Dues collected: $35

Old Business:
1.Simsbury Bank Calendar
Peter reported that he had been called by someone working on the calendar and it looks as if he has had two pictures chosen for the calendar!!!!!

New Business:
Scavenger Hunt words for the month: Black and White, Door, Favorite, Food, Mary’s Rock, Pets

Evening Program :Is there more to Life than Auto ?.
Photojournalist Robert Floyd spoke about and illustrated the ABC’s of photography through the presentation of his slides. It was a very informative program for all level of photographers. Many interesting questions were asked as we enjoyed the slide presentation. The slides were varied and most interesting as he explained the various techniques and rationale for each picture. For more information about Robert Flyod and his studio in Southhampton, Ma visit his web site: www.robertfloydphoto.com



Scavenger Hunt:
Another round of great pictures!!!! Winners were:
Foliage and Pumpkin Display: Rob
Curve: Vern
Granby Oak and Favorite: Paula

Next Meeting: December 4, 2006
7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center
Program: Evaluating Pictures

$$$$$ Costco Photo Paper a winner $$$$$

At the suggestion of my brother-in-law, I bought and printed some photos on Costco (Kirkland) Professional Glossy Injet photo paper - 125 sheets of 8.5x11 in. for $18.99! Try and beat that price anywhere. The paper is made in Switzerland.

Superb! It works on many Epson (I have an R1800), HP, Canon, and Lexmark printers. I probably will never buy Epson Glossy paper again. In fact, I like it's better than Sam's Club paper which is Ilford and very good.' Sam's is more of a semi-gloss compared to Costco.

An Open Invitation to a Special GCC Nov. 6 Meeting

The Camera Club would like to extend an invitation to all interested photographers to join us for a very special program. Learn the ABC's of Photography from Robert Floyd and meet the Granby Camera Club.

The Granby Camera Club is very excited to have Robert Floyd, photojournalist, as its featured speaker on Monday, November 6 at 7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center. The program will be: Is there more to Life than Auto? As owner and director of The Robert Floyd Photo Gallery in Southampton, MA, Robert Floyd seeks out new talent and aims to bring new and experienced photographers to their next level. His experience is far reaching from Corporate photographer to covering over 2,250 photo assignments all over the globe as well as throughout NYC. Please go to his web site for more information: