GRANBY CAMERA CLUB
MEETING NOTES FOR Dec 3, 2007
Rob opened the meeting, welcomed our guests and asked us to introduce ourselves. The last meeting Rob had asked us to talk about our favorite photograph. Some members brought in theirs to share with the group.
Treasurer's Report: Balance Dec 3, 2007 $764.59
Old Business:
1. The Simsbury Bank Calendar
The representative from the bank attended to announce that Rob, Lani, and Vern had pictures chosen for the calendar. Congratulations!!!! $ 300 will come to the club through their talent!
2.Kelly Lane School Exhibit
New fall pictures have been hung and Rob will get his picture of Christensen’s pond to Paula to be added to the exhibit.
3. Granby Pub and Grill
They are still waiting but plan on using old pictures from the Salmon Brook Historical Society that Peter had scanned and brought back to life.
4. Club Social
The party will be at Paula's home on Jan. 19 with a back up date of the 26th. Please let me know if the 19th is bad for you so we can get a feel as to which date works best. We will order a main chicken dish from Kanes and have members bring the rest. At the next meeting Paula will have a sign up sheet to for things to bring and to get ideas as to beverages we all like!
5. Programs Planned
Jan.7: Photographer Wendy Van Welie
We will meet at her studio
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
March 3: Photographing Wildlife
Gary Melnsyn
April 7: Critiquing Photographs
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6. Field Trips
Ideas for December
Bright Lights: Nancy will get information
Wadsworth : Andy will get information
Other Winter Ideas
Ski Jumping in Salsbury: Dick will get information
Eagle Trip: Gary will get information
In June, we will plan a trip to Innisfree Gardens.
7. Projector for viewing images: Now that our treasury has grown it was agreed to look into buying a projector for viewing images. Dick reported that the best price was a Dell and next a Canon. Members are going to google to check out reviews. A good site to check out electronics is: www.newegg.com
Program for the Evening: Digital 102
We had another interesting and informative evening of digital discussion.
Winners for November Scavenger Hunt:
Remember to email Rob your files so they can be put up on the blog!
Opposite: Vern and Lani
Favorite: Aurelle
Hinge: Vern
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for December - Favorite Picture, Frost, Decorations
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!
Our Next meeting:
Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Indigo Images, Wendy Van Welie's studio in Granby.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Addtional Saw Whet Owl Images
Here are some additional images of these diminutive creatures. These owls are approximately 6 inches in height and redefine the word "adorable". They of course, hunt after dark and fly low to the forest floor in search of voles. They are temporarily netted and particular vitals are documented. After a brief visit with the giant humans they are off and hunting again. I particularly like the phot of Rob holding the stuffed owls they sell to help the banding efforts. :>)
Saw Whet Owl shoot With Gary Melnysyn 11-13-07
Here are some photos that I got while out shooting owls. Animal activists stop writing emails, we were shooting them with our cameras. I would like to say thank you to the fine folks that were banding these beautiful creatures for your very warm hospitality on a clear chilly night. Thank you to Gary as well for sharing this opportunity with me.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
MEETING NOTES FOR Nov. 5, 2007
Rob opened the meeting, welcomed our guests and asked each person to introduce themselves and share with us the favorite photo they have taken and tell us a little bit about it. Next month please bring in that picture for us all to enjoy!
Treasurer’s Report: Balance Nov. 5, 2007 $709.59
Old Business:
1. Fall Photos for Kelly Lane School. Bob, Harry, Nancy, Del, Gary will get their 8x10 photo to the Senior Center by Friday or call and leave at Paula’s house over the weekend.. (As I write, I have photos from Bob, Del, and Harry and Nancy
will get hers to me.)
2. The Simsbury Bank Calendar Contest accepted three of our member’s photos. They were wondering why more of our club members did not participate. If you have any concerns about their rules let Rob know and he will pass them on .
3. Programs Planned
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7: Photographer Wendy Van Welie
We will meet at her studio
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
March 3: Photographing Wildlife
Gary Melnsyn
April 7: Critiquing Photographs
4. Club Social will be held in January. We will pick a date and details at the next meeting.
5. Field Trips
Gary will research information.for an eagle photo opportunity on the CT River in Jan or Feb.
In June, we will plan a trip to Innisfree Gardens.
New Business:
1. Projector for viewing images: Now that our treasury has grown it was agreed to look into buying a projector for viewing images. Dick will look into prices etc. Kerry confirmed our Granby tax free status.
Program for the Evening: Digital 101
Our discussion ranged from media cards, camera lens, and file sizes. Most of us shot using J Peg, which is a 8 bit file. Tiff is also a 8 bit file but non compressed so you have more of the original information. Raw is a 12 bit file and records all information the camera sees. It allows more editing before working in either jpeg or tiff.
All agreed that it was important to save your original pictures, unedited. Rename your file and start your editing.
Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Remember to email Rob your files so they can be put up on the blog!
Abstract: Rob
Favorite: Gary
Spooky: Nancy
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for November
Favorite Picture, Hinge, Opposites
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!
Our Next meeting:
Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 102
Bring your camera and manual. We will break into groups and explore our cameras!
Email Rob with your questions or bring them with you.
Treasurer’s Report: Balance Nov. 5, 2007 $709.59
Old Business:
1. Fall Photos for Kelly Lane School. Bob, Harry, Nancy, Del, Gary will get their 8x10 photo to the Senior Center by Friday or call and leave at Paula’s house over the weekend.. (As I write, I have photos from Bob, Del, and Harry and Nancy
will get hers to me.)
2. The Simsbury Bank Calendar Contest accepted three of our member’s photos. They were wondering why more of our club members did not participate. If you have any concerns about their rules let Rob know and he will pass them on .
3. Programs Planned
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7: Photographer Wendy Van Welie
We will meet at her studio
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
March 3: Photographing Wildlife
Gary Melnsyn
April 7: Critiquing Photographs
4. Club Social will be held in January. We will pick a date and details at the next meeting.
5. Field Trips
Gary will research information.for an eagle photo opportunity on the CT River in Jan or Feb.
In June, we will plan a trip to Innisfree Gardens.
New Business:
1. Projector for viewing images: Now that our treasury has grown it was agreed to look into buying a projector for viewing images. Dick will look into prices etc. Kerry confirmed our Granby tax free status.
Program for the Evening: Digital 101
Our discussion ranged from media cards, camera lens, and file sizes. Most of us shot using J Peg, which is a 8 bit file. Tiff is also a 8 bit file but non compressed so you have more of the original information. Raw is a 12 bit file and records all information the camera sees. It allows more editing before working in either jpeg or tiff.
All agreed that it was important to save your original pictures, unedited. Rename your file and start your editing.
Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Remember to email Rob your files so they can be put up on the blog!
Abstract: Rob
Favorite: Gary
Spooky: Nancy
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for November
Favorite Picture, Hinge, Opposites
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!
Our Next meeting:
Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 102
Bring your camera and manual. We will break into groups and explore our cameras!
Email Rob with your questions or bring them with you.
November Scavenger hunt winners
Spooky by: Nancy Canfield
Abstract by: Rob Fisher
Favorite by: Gary MelnysynSaturday, October 06, 2007
Scavenger hunt winners from Oct 1, 2007 meeting
Fence: by Del Shilkret
Distortion (Tie): by Lani Ralston
Distortion (Tie): by Rob Fisher
Favorite: by Rob FisherFriday, October 05, 2007
GRANBY CAMERA CLUB
MEETING NOTES FOR Oct 1, 2007
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
Rob opened the meeting and asked each member to introduce themselves and share which shooting modes( Auto,P,A,S,M) they use.
Treasurer’s report: Balance Oct. 1,2007 $699.59
Old Business:
1. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall colors. They should be 8x10 unmatted pictures of fall colors. We can put up six pictures so please let Paula know if you would like yours in the display. Pease bring them to the Nov. meeting. Rob will make name- plates for each of us for our pictures.
2. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will deliver our entries.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Go to their web page for rules and entry form. www.Holcombfarm.org
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information: www.Granbylandtrust.org
3. Club Social will be held at Paula’s house on Sat., Nov.10. We will do finger food and plan what we bring at the next meeting.
New Business:
1.Programs Planned
Nov.: Digital Discussion101
Bring in your camera and questions
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7 : Photographer Wendy Van Weli
Paula will contact Wendy after the artists weekend!
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
2. Other Program Ideas
Matting,
Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop using the Drummer computers to get a feel for what it can do!
Digital Ideas: exploring our Menus, types of files( raw, j peg, tiff), white balance, using your histogram.
Indoor photography with and with out a flash
Tripods
Organizing our pictures in the computer
The Process of taking a picture
3. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Del will organize a trip to Innisfree Gardens
Please bring in some more ideas!
4. Andrea and Rob will email to our interest and level of expertise for Photoshop.
That will give us a better idea how to set up a program on Photoshop.
5. Yahoo Groups: Andrea will set up the club with a Camera Club yahoo group. Keep your eye out for her email and an invitation to join from Yahoo.
Program for the Evening: How your Camera Catches Light
Rob Fisher, Dick O’Donnell, and Vern Wells gave a very informative presentation from that covered the three important factors in controlling Light!
ISO : level of sensitivity to light :on the digital camera’s sensor and of your film .
Shutter Speed: Amount of time the shutter opens to record light. Rules are the same for digital and film cameras.
Aperture: Is the hole, an opening in the lens through which light passes to a digital camera’s sensor or film camera’s film A diaphram constructed of flat blades opens and closes to control the amount of light.
The relationship of these three will control what our camera records. It was an excellent program and gave us all a lot to think about as we use our cameras.
Thanks again to Vern, Rob, and Dick!
Program: Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Fence: Del,
Distortion: Lani, Rob
Favorite: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for October
Favorite Picture, Abstract, Spooky
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, November 5 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 101
Bring your camera and questions!
MEETING NOTES FOR Oct 1, 2007
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
Rob opened the meeting and asked each member to introduce themselves and share which shooting modes( Auto,P,A,S,M) they use.
Treasurer’s report: Balance Oct. 1,2007 $699.59
Old Business:
1. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall colors. They should be 8x10 unmatted pictures of fall colors. We can put up six pictures so please let Paula know if you would like yours in the display. Pease bring them to the Nov. meeting. Rob will make name- plates for each of us for our pictures.
2. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will deliver our entries.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Go to their web page for rules and entry form. www.Holcombfarm.org
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information: www.Granbylandtrust.org
3. Club Social will be held at Paula’s house on Sat., Nov.10. We will do finger food and plan what we bring at the next meeting.
New Business:
1.Programs Planned
Nov.: Digital Discussion101
Bring in your camera and questions
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7 : Photographer Wendy Van Weli
Paula will contact Wendy after the artists weekend!
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
2. Other Program Ideas
Matting,
Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop using the Drummer computers to get a feel for what it can do!
Digital Ideas: exploring our Menus, types of files( raw, j peg, tiff), white balance, using your histogram.
Indoor photography with and with out a flash
Tripods
Organizing our pictures in the computer
The Process of taking a picture
3. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Del will organize a trip to Innisfree Gardens
Please bring in some more ideas!
4. Andrea and Rob will email to our interest and level of expertise for Photoshop.
That will give us a better idea how to set up a program on Photoshop.
5. Yahoo Groups: Andrea will set up the club with a Camera Club yahoo group. Keep your eye out for her email and an invitation to join from Yahoo.
Program for the Evening: How your Camera Catches Light
Rob Fisher, Dick O’Donnell, and Vern Wells gave a very informative presentation from that covered the three important factors in controlling Light!
ISO : level of sensitivity to light :on the digital camera’s sensor and of your film .
Shutter Speed: Amount of time the shutter opens to record light. Rules are the same for digital and film cameras.
Aperture: Is the hole, an opening in the lens through which light passes to a digital camera’s sensor or film camera’s film A diaphram constructed of flat blades opens and closes to control the amount of light.
The relationship of these three will control what our camera records. It was an excellent program and gave us all a lot to think about as we use our cameras.
Thanks again to Vern, Rob, and Dick!
Program: Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Fence: Del,
Distortion: Lani, Rob
Favorite: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for October
Favorite Picture, Abstract, Spooky
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, November 5 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 101
Bring your camera and questions!
Monday, September 17, 2007
September 2007 meeting minutes
Rob opened the meeting and asked each member to introduce themselves and to give their thoughts about what they want to gain from this years meetings.
Treasurers report: Balance Sept 10, 2007 $ 619.59
Old Business:
1. The Camera Club exhibit at the Library in June was a great success. After it was taken down the pictures were hung in the community room at the Senior Center. They will stay there until our next meeting in Oct. All decided they would like to do the same next year in June. Del will pass on the information to Joan Fox at the Library.
Congratulation to Peter Dinella, whose picture was chosen for the new library card.
2. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall foliage.
3. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will email the rules. Your CD with your pictures and 4x6 prints need to be left at the Senior Center by the end of Sept.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Paula will email the rules.
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information
4. Club Social will be held at Paula's house with a Nov. date to be firmed up at the next meeting.
5. The Granby Grill is still looking for some pictures for their walls as they get ready for opening. Peter suggested using some of the old historic pictures that have been scanned from the Historical Society files. If you have Granby pictures that you would like to share put small jpeg files on a cd and contact Rob.
6. There seems to be a lot of interest in learning about Photo Shop. We will continue the discussion as to how we manage this. One option would be to use the Drummer computers when available. The Senior Center lab has an older version of Elements that the club bought. It might also be possible to have someone come in and teach an introduction using a computer and screen.
New Business:
1. Elections of Officers
President: Rob Fisher
Vic-President: Harry Fischer
Secretary: Paula Johnson
Treasurer: Del Shilkret
2.Dues: $10 for Granby residents and $15 for non Granby residents.
Dues were collected and 07-08 stickers added to our Senior Center Cards.
3.Meeting time has been changed to 7pm.
4. Rob's email survey concerning our wishes for programs for this year.
There were four responses who said they like the scavenger hunt and want more critiquing and field trips. Please share with Rob any ideas for field trips.
5. Scavenger Hunt: Words will be coordinated by Vern and Maddie.
6.Program ideas for the year were discussed.
Oct.: How your Camera Catches Light
Nov.: Digital Talk
Other ideas; Wendy Van Welie, Matting, Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop. Please share your ideas
and help our program committee!
7. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Program: Our program centered around our scavenger hunt using Peter’s assessment criteria.
Winners for Summer Scavenger Hunt: Favorite: Rob's two pictures
Performance: Paula, and Summer: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for September
Favorite Picture, Fence, Distortion
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, October 1 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center. Program: How Your Camera Catches Light
Treasurers report: Balance Sept 10, 2007 $ 619.59
Old Business:
1. The Camera Club exhibit at the Library in June was a great success. After it was taken down the pictures were hung in the community room at the Senior Center. They will stay there until our next meeting in Oct. All decided they would like to do the same next year in June. Del will pass on the information to Joan Fox at the Library.
Congratulation to Peter Dinella, whose picture was chosen for the new library card.
2. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall foliage.
3. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will email the rules. Your CD with your pictures and 4x6 prints need to be left at the Senior Center by the end of Sept.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Paula will email the rules.
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information
4. Club Social will be held at Paula's house with a Nov. date to be firmed up at the next meeting.
5. The Granby Grill is still looking for some pictures for their walls as they get ready for opening. Peter suggested using some of the old historic pictures that have been scanned from the Historical Society files. If you have Granby pictures that you would like to share put small jpeg files on a cd and contact Rob.
6. There seems to be a lot of interest in learning about Photo Shop. We will continue the discussion as to how we manage this. One option would be to use the Drummer computers when available. The Senior Center lab has an older version of Elements that the club bought. It might also be possible to have someone come in and teach an introduction using a computer and screen.
New Business:
1. Elections of Officers
President: Rob Fisher
Vic-President: Harry Fischer
Secretary: Paula Johnson
Treasurer: Del Shilkret
2.Dues: $10 for Granby residents and $15 for non Granby residents.
Dues were collected and 07-08 stickers added to our Senior Center Cards.
3.Meeting time has been changed to 7pm.
4. Rob's email survey concerning our wishes for programs for this year.
There were four responses who said they like the scavenger hunt and want more critiquing and field trips. Please share with Rob any ideas for field trips.
5. Scavenger Hunt: Words will be coordinated by Vern and Maddie.
6.Program ideas for the year were discussed.
Oct.: How your Camera Catches Light
Nov.: Digital Talk
Other ideas; Wendy Van Welie, Matting, Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop. Please share your ideas
and help our program committee!
7. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Program: Our program centered around our scavenger hunt using Peter’s assessment criteria.
Winners for Summer Scavenger Hunt: Favorite: Rob's two pictures
Performance: Paula, and Summer: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for September
Favorite Picture, Fence, Distortion
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, October 1 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center. Program: How Your Camera Catches Light
Friday, September 14, 2007
September scavenger hunt winners
Favorite (tie): by Rob Fisher
Performance : by Paula Johnson
Favorite (tie): by Rob Fisher
Summer : by Rob FisherTuesday, September 04, 2007
Selling your old film cameras, etc.
I recently had a very good experience selling ALL my old film equipment, lenses, strobe, and a D100 Nikon digital camera. I got a good price. The New York oufits I called didn't even want to discuss buying my stuff.
I got this organization thru the Nikonian web site.
It's:
usedcamerabuyer.com for an online quote.
(866)735-5444 x27
I got this organization thru the Nikonian web site.
It's:
usedcamerabuyer.com for an online quote.
(866)735-5444 x27
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Nikon D100 plus 28-200 lens FOR SALE
This is a 6.1 megapixel digital single lens reflex camera in outstanding condition. It includes a Nikkor 28-200 lens, two batteries, a charger, and a memory card. A perfect way to get started in digital photography or graduate from the snap shot, digital point-and-shoot world that immediately defines you as an amateur!
This limited offer to only GCC Blog readers will not last forever.
All for $450. Compare to ebay prices, but buy from someone you know.
Why am I selling it? I own a Nikon D200 and don't need an extra DSLR.
Note: A decent point-and-shoots will cost at least $350.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
A-10 Landing - 160 knots
Taken at about 100 feet with a Nikon D200 using a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR lens. Set camera for continuous high-speed shutter and continuous focus at about 1/400 sec., ISO 200.
Plane passed me going about 160 knots according to the pilot.
I has special permission to be on the median between two runways.
The plane is an A-10 designed to knock out tanks with 30mm rapid -fire canon in the nose. You've seen it at the Granby Memorial Day Parade flyovers.
The plane was flown by my neighbor.
The tire smoke was supplied at my request.
This plane is a flying gray card, so white balance was a snap.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Kayaks in Tarrifville
We went down to Tarrifville and shot some folks from Westfield Water Sports on the whitewater. You can learn more about them at www.weu.com.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
MEETING NOTES FOR June 4, 2007
Rob opened the meeting and asked us to all to introduce ourselves with a comment about what we most like to photograph. A new visitor was Chris Larsen.
Treasurers report: Balance June 5, 2007 $681.80
Old Business:
1. Granby Library Card Pictures
It was noted that Peter Dinella has submitted a picture and the Library board and Joan Fox have not chosen the picture they will use for the new card.
2. Library Photography Exhibit
The exhibit is in place and will remain for the month of June so make sure you all stop in to see it. Job well done!
3. Kelly Lane Photography Exhibit
The pictures are hung and can stay until we decide to replace them.
4. Simsbury Calendar
Don’t forget to be taking pictures for next years calendar. The guide lines for submissions will be posted on the blog. The photos need to be ready early September.
New Business:
1. A program committee was formed to plan next year’s programs. Dick, Nancy, Tom, and Rob agreed to serve! Please do some brain- storming and let them know what you would like!!!!!!!
2.Field Trip Planned
Kayaking at the Tariffville Gorge field trip has been planned. Those interested in joining this trip meet at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, June 13 at 5:15 pm to car pool. Bring insect repellent and your camera gear!
3.If anyone is interested in a field trip to Stanley Park email Rob to coordinate a time etc.
4. We will plan a social for the fall.
Program:
Vern gave an excellent presentation on Composition using his study guide and slides to demonstrate the principles for improving the composition of our photographs! Thanks Vern!!!!!!
Winners for May Scavenger Hunt:
Flowers and Weathervane: Del
Favorite: Rob Fisher
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for Summer: Performance, Summer and Favorite.
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting: Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM at the Granby Senior Center. Program to be announced.
Treasurers report: Balance June 5, 2007 $681.80
Old Business:
1. Granby Library Card Pictures
It was noted that Peter Dinella has submitted a picture and the Library board and Joan Fox have not chosen the picture they will use for the new card.
2. Library Photography Exhibit
The exhibit is in place and will remain for the month of June so make sure you all stop in to see it. Job well done!
3. Kelly Lane Photography Exhibit
The pictures are hung and can stay until we decide to replace them.
4. Simsbury Calendar
Don’t forget to be taking pictures for next years calendar. The guide lines for submissions will be posted on the blog. The photos need to be ready early September.
New Business:
1. A program committee was formed to plan next year’s programs. Dick, Nancy, Tom, and Rob agreed to serve! Please do some brain- storming and let them know what you would like!!!!!!!
2.Field Trip Planned
Kayaking at the Tariffville Gorge field trip has been planned. Those interested in joining this trip meet at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, June 13 at 5:15 pm to car pool. Bring insect repellent and your camera gear!
3.If anyone is interested in a field trip to Stanley Park email Rob to coordinate a time etc.
4. We will plan a social for the fall.
Program:
Vern gave an excellent presentation on Composition using his study guide and slides to demonstrate the principles for improving the composition of our photographs! Thanks Vern!!!!!!
Winners for May Scavenger Hunt:
Flowers and Weathervane: Del
Favorite: Rob Fisher
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for Summer: Performance, Summer and Favorite.
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting: Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM at the Granby Senior Center. Program to be announced.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
MEETING NOTES FOR May 7, 2007
GRANBY CAMERA CLUB
MEETING NOTES FOR May 7, 2007
Rob opened the meeting and asked us to all to introduce ourselves with a comment about any photographic web sites we like.
Nikonians.org, Goggle, Our blog, KenRockwell.com, Kodak.com, Adobe.com Bytephoto.com, Pbase.com
Treasurers report: Balance May 7, 2007 $681.80
Old Business:
1. Granby Library Card Pictures
Joan Fox would like some more pictures to choose from. Remember that the library information will be printed over the picture. Please leave your 4x6 pictures at the Library for Joan.
2. Library Photography Exhibit
Each club member is asked to bring in:
2 photos 5x7 matted in black frames
1 photo 8x10 matted in black frames
If you wish you may also bring in 4x6 matted in a black frame.
The pictures need to be brought to the Senior Center Office by Wednesday, May23. If you have any questions email Rob! paintblr@cox.net
3. Kelly Lane Photography Exhibit
We will hang six 8x10 photos at Kelly Lane. It was decided we would have nature/animal theme. Maddie, Dick, and Del will leave their unframed pictures at the Senior Center for Paula to pick up by Wednesday May 23. Rob and Paula will also have pictures and Gary will be asked also.
4. Simsbury Calendar
The Bank asked if we were willing to resubmit our pictures from last year. Those of us that participated in the contest agreed to this suggestion.
Don’t forget to be taking pictures for next years calendar.
New Business:
1. It was recommended and voted that we donate $50 to Fidelco Guide Dogs in Gretchen Orr’s memory.
2. A program committee was formed to plan next year’s programs. Dick, Nancy, Tom, and Rob agreed to serve! Please do some brain- storming and let them know what you would like!!!!!!!
3.Field Trips
A trip to Stanley Park in Westfield was discussed. Email Rob if you are interested and give him some ideas as to day and time.
Harry and Andrea will get more information about the Kayaking at the Tariffville Gorge, so a field trip can be planned.
Program:
Rick Matheny gave a most informative talk on Macro Photography.
Some of the highlights:
Informative book on macro photography: Close Up in Nature by John Shaw
Equipment needed:
Study tripod and Camera
Lens with a macro setting. Rick recommends 100-200 focal length.
Focusing Rail
Flash and flash bracket that can be positioned as needed
Optional equipment
Close up lens
Extension tubes
Teleconverter
Bellows
Biggest Challenges
What should be in focus (focal point)
Light: always add one stop, use fill flash
Movement: use a shutter release cable or self-timer
Winners for April Scavenger Hunt:
Flow: (TIE) Nancy Canfield & Rob Fisher
Falling: Nancy Canfield
Favorite: Rob Fisher
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for May: Flower, Weather Vanes, and Favorite.
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting : 7:30 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Programs: June 4: Composition - Vern Wells
Vern prepared a very comprehensive study guide for the program. If you did not get one let me know and we can leave some at the Senior Center Office for you.
MEETING NOTES FOR May 7, 2007
Rob opened the meeting and asked us to all to introduce ourselves with a comment about any photographic web sites we like.
Nikonians.org, Goggle, Our blog, KenRockwell.com, Kodak.com, Adobe.com Bytephoto.com, Pbase.com
Treasurers report: Balance May 7, 2007 $681.80
Old Business:
1. Granby Library Card Pictures
Joan Fox would like some more pictures to choose from. Remember that the library information will be printed over the picture. Please leave your 4x6 pictures at the Library for Joan.
2. Library Photography Exhibit
Each club member is asked to bring in:
2 photos 5x7 matted in black frames
1 photo 8x10 matted in black frames
If you wish you may also bring in 4x6 matted in a black frame.
The pictures need to be brought to the Senior Center Office by Wednesday, May23. If you have any questions email Rob! paintblr@cox.net
3. Kelly Lane Photography Exhibit
We will hang six 8x10 photos at Kelly Lane. It was decided we would have nature/animal theme. Maddie, Dick, and Del will leave their unframed pictures at the Senior Center for Paula to pick up by Wednesday May 23. Rob and Paula will also have pictures and Gary will be asked also.
4. Simsbury Calendar
The Bank asked if we were willing to resubmit our pictures from last year. Those of us that participated in the contest agreed to this suggestion.
Don’t forget to be taking pictures for next years calendar.
New Business:
1. It was recommended and voted that we donate $50 to Fidelco Guide Dogs in Gretchen Orr’s memory.
2. A program committee was formed to plan next year’s programs. Dick, Nancy, Tom, and Rob agreed to serve! Please do some brain- storming and let them know what you would like!!!!!!!
3.Field Trips
A trip to Stanley Park in Westfield was discussed. Email Rob if you are interested and give him some ideas as to day and time.
Harry and Andrea will get more information about the Kayaking at the Tariffville Gorge, so a field trip can be planned.
Program:
Rick Matheny gave a most informative talk on Macro Photography.
Some of the highlights:
Informative book on macro photography: Close Up in Nature by John Shaw
Equipment needed:
Study tripod and Camera
Lens with a macro setting. Rick recommends 100-200 focal length.
Focusing Rail
Flash and flash bracket that can be positioned as needed
Optional equipment
Close up lens
Extension tubes
Teleconverter
Bellows
Biggest Challenges
What should be in focus (focal point)
Light: always add one stop, use fill flash
Movement: use a shutter release cable or self-timer
Winners for April Scavenger Hunt:
Flow: (TIE) Nancy Canfield & Rob Fisher
Falling: Nancy Canfield
Favorite: Rob Fisher
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for May: Flower, Weather Vanes, and Favorite.
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting : 7:30 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Programs: June 4: Composition - Vern Wells
Vern prepared a very comprehensive study guide for the program. If you did not get one let me know and we can leave some at the Senior Center Office for you.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Want to learn how to take Panoramas?
Enders Falls panorama.
You need a tripod, levels, Photoshop, and a digital camera.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Ender's Fall Early Morning...best times?
This was taken early in the morning on a hot and humid summer day. Has anybody taken photos of Enders at sunrise/sunset? What's it like? Best times?
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Fun making panoramas
Stephen & Nancy Hayes house and goat farm on North Granby Road. I stitched about 6 photos together to get this shot. Panoramas are good to document farms, etc. to show entire farm rather than pieces. It would be impossible to get this shot except with a fisheye lens, but that distorts and is not apporopriate for this kind of work. This photo covers about 180 degrees.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Bo, #493, and his buddies want out!
Local farm scene. The younger crowd is not satisfied behind bars.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Indoor Lighting
I've had some fun recently learning the art/science of indoor lighting. Using two umbrella flood lights and a bounce flash, I took this photo of my niece's son. One-year old skin is a real challenge and without soft lighting I would have never captured it. It's worth thinking about expanding your understanding of all light situations. Wendie Van Welie helped me to better understand the intricacies of this type of lighting.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Storm waters
This is a photo of the Crag at Siver Street and Rt 189 in North Granby on 4-16-07. Totally full.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
"Blazing a Trail"
In my last post I referred, erroneously, to the falls on Firetown Road as "White Blazes." More accurately, "blazes" are the marks on a tree to indicate a trail. Now, at least, I know the derivation of the expression "blazing a trail." My ignorance from the misfortunes of living in New Jersey for 62 years.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Idiot-Proof Directions to "White Blazes" - Firetown Road
I know these directions are idiot proof because I wrote them! After several failed attempts to find the falls, I finally did...with my ears.
Anyway, the falls (White Blazes) are exactly 2.0 miles after making the right turn onto Firetown Road off Simsbury Road. On the left there will be a sign reading "Eddy Loop Trail" - McLean Game Preserve. There are spaces for about 4-6 cars.
The falls are across the street (compass reading 240 degree SW). You'll hear them.
I took this photo with a polarizer, a split neutral density filter, using a 17mm. Nikkor lens. Bring boots.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Mary Edwards Birch, Storm Sky
This is the photo that Peter refers to below. A nearly black storm sky to the north, and sun coming through the clouds to the south, lit the tree in a striking way against the dark sky. This kind of lighting can't be arranged. You just have to be willing to chase it when it happens, and have your camera ready.
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