This is the photo paper I mentioned at the meeting which is identical to the Epson brand but costs much less. It's Ilford Galerie Smooth Gloss Photo Paper - 8.5" x 11" in the blue box. $23.78 for a box of 100. Look it up on the Sam's Club website - www.samsclub.com

You might check other websites for pricing.

Can I take a photo?

When is the light good enough for taking photos? The attached may help to remind us how critical the right light is.

May 1st scavenger hunt winners

Rain by: Rob Fisher

Favorite Photo by: Rob Fisher

Sprout (tie) by: Paula Johnson

Flow by: Rob Fisher

New by: Nate McGarrahan

Sky by: Kathy Dammers

Sprout (tie) by: Nate McGarrahan

Stanley Park Field trip - May 20th

As we discussed at the meeting I would like to make a field trip up to Westfield, MA to visit Stanley Park and shoot the many gardens they have there .. Please let me know if you are interested in going .. we will meet, to carpool, at the senior center @ 8:30 on Sat. May 20, 2006 .. I know the park inside and out,almost, and will make a game plan to cover the parks gardens .. I would think we would be back in town around noon ..

 

-Rob Fisher

Meeting Notes: May 1, 2006

Granby Camera Club
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
Meeting Notes: May 1, 2006

Harry welcomed and introduced our visitors.



Treasurer’s Report: $572.76

1.Voted to reimburse $10.60 to Rob Fisher for the cost of the great posters that he designed and had printed for the club.

2.The suggestion was made that the club look into sponsoring a photography class for children at the Holcomb Farm Learning Center. Paula will follow up to get pertinent information.



Old Business
1. Our field trip to Wendy Van Wylie’s studeo was a great success. She walked us through a typical photo shoot using Rob’s daughter as our model. We all took shots and asked lots of questions. She also explained how she handles her work load and prepares her photos for her clients.

2. Harry reviewed information concerning our Blog and explained our monthly scavenger hunt for our visitors. He and Peter also reminded us about the Simsbury Bank Calendar contest and encouraged all to get out and shoot, shoot, shoot!!!!!



New Business
1. Field Trip: Rob will coordinate a filed trip to photograph flowers at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA on Saturday, May 20. Those interested should contact him via email: paintblr@cox.net

The plan is to meet at the Senior Center at 8 am to car pool. Sunday would be the rain date. If there are some that would like to go up on a week day next week email Paula and we can set a date and time: phj38@cox.net.

2. Ideas were mentioned for future workshops or meeting programs: Color Management and Working with Adobe Photoshop. A program committee will meet this summer to plan for next year. If you wish to help call or email Harry. We need every ones imput!!!!!

3. Rob shared his video on Stanley Park at the end of the meeting.



Monthly Program: Weather Photography

Members shared the pictures that they had taken after our program in March on weather photography.



Scavenger Hunt
Another round of great pictures!!!! Winners were:

Flow, Rain, and Favorite: Rob

New: Nate

Sprout: Nate and Paula

Sky: Kathy



Next Month’s Meeting: Monday, June 5 at 7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center
Program: Photographing Fireworks



The Scavenger Hunt Words for May:

Flowers, Leading Lines, Sticky, Street Lights, Three and Favorite Picture

Digital Darkroom Questions E-mail Service

There is an excellent e-mail service that provides answers to digital darkroom questions. You can sign-up the receive this service (DDQE-mail service) by going into Tim Grey's site shown below and look for the DDQE-mail service page.

You can only ask questions if you subscribe $$$, but if you're interested in learning from other people's questions, it is a great place. He's an author, lecturer, etc.

How large can I print my digital photos?

This info is confirmed by many sources including West Coast Imaging. Assuming you want EXCELLENT quality (Gallery/pro quality - maximum detail)here's the largest size you can print by camera MP:

5MP - 8x12
6MP - 11x14
10MP - 16x20

(7, 8, and 9MP give you no better reslts than 6MP. So, if you want to move up from 6MP you should buy at least a 10MP camera)
If you want to read the whole article go to www.westcoastimaging.com/wci/page/info/FAQ/uploadfaq/printsize.html

or just go the westcoastimaging and weave you way thru the site for this info.

Now's a great time for those calendar shots?
This is a shot of the Dewey Granby Oak site. Everybody focuses on the tree, but the entire site is very attractive.
Again, this photo was made from two versions (light and dark) of a RAW image then combined in Photoshop CS2. This allows for an increased dynamic range and looks more like the image you see with your eye.

West Hartford Art League

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share with you that I have had three photographs (1-20x30, and 2-16x24) accepted at the Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the West Hartford Art League that opens Sunday April 23rd and runs until May 21st at the league's gallery located at 37 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford. The gallery hours are Thursday - Sundays 1-4pm.

Rick

April 3rd scavenger hunt winners

Old by: Rob Fisher

Wild by: Dick O'Donnell

Macro by: Rob Fisher

Favorite by: Rob Fisher

Open by: Rob Fisher

Surprise by: Rob Fisher

Meeting Notes: April 3, 2006

Treasurer's Report: April $572.76
Granby Camera Club


Old Business:
* working on glossary of terms for digital users
* reminder to take pictures now for Simsbury Bank calendar

New Business:

* Rick & Peter will prepare a work shop on buying and selling camera equipment on e-bay for fall meeting.

* At the meeting Rob, Dick, Rick and Kathy volunteered for program committee for next year. any suggestions please e-mail them.

* Discussed on how to get the word out by advertising at the high school. Rob to put together a flyer to be approved before sending.

* Field Trip: looking into a visit to Wendy van Welie studio this month.

*Next month's meeting: Monday, May 1 at 7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center
Program: Judging Weather Pictures
photos from past 6 months
5x7 or 8x10

criteria to consider when judging pictures:

A What is the pictures appeal? Does it, or part of it capture your interest?

B Does the picture have good composition? Is there a sense of unity and harmony?

C Is the picture sharp, or was the intent to create a soft slightly blurred effect?

D. Would you consider the picture to be a "WOW"?

E. do you have any questions for the photographer?

F. Any other comments.

May Scavenger Hunt Words :

- Flow
- New
- Rain
- Sky
- Sprout
- Favorite

photos should be 4x6 or 5x7 and taken that month prior to next meeting.

Wendy Van Welie opens her studio to Granby Camera Club

Wendy has been gracious enough to open her studio for us and run through a demo studio and outdoor shoot .. maybe we could even shoot something ourselves ..

 

When: 9:00am April 29, 2006

Where: 5 Black Oak Drive

 

Perhaps we can carpool from the Senior center .. Please Email me if you have interest and would like to go .. Thank you

 

-Rob Fisher