Here are my observations of the 2007 calendar:
1- Print quality seems even better than last year.
2- Photos by camera club:
Simsbury 9
Granby 3
Canton 2
3- Competitively speaking, the photos were better this year.
4- However, I would clasify 6 of the photos in the "Oh, hum" category (none were ours).
5- One photo was too low resolution, oversharpened, and should not have been printed for quality reasons. It clearly failed on technical grounds alone (Simsbury Camera Club)
6- Six of the nine Simsbury Club photos came from 1 person.
If might be interesting for us to critique these photos at our next meeting using the criteria we discussed. Good practice and it will let us know how far we have to go on our learning process.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Thursday, December 07, 2006
December Scavenger Hunt Winners
Mary's Rock: Peter Dinella
Black & White: Rob Fisher
Pet: Rob Fisher
Food: Maddie Lapuk
Door: Peter Dinella
Favorite: Karen Cusano
Meeting Notes: December 4, 2006
Granby Camera Club
Meeting Notes: December 4, 2006
Next Meeting: January 8, 2007
Program: Informative Presentation: Photo Workshops, Tours, Classes
Introductions:
Rob welcomed our visitors and we all introduced ourselves.
Treasurer’s Report: $405.27 on hand
Dues collected: $25
Old Business:
1.Simsbury Bank Calendar: Harry was called and three pictures where chosen from our club: Peter had two pictures chosen and Harry had one. Congratulation! Next month a representative from the bank will come and make a presentation.
2.We still have need for a program in June. It was suggested we take a field trip .It could be to an exhibit. Members will keep a look out for interesting and educational opportunities.
New Business:
1.It was voted to give a life- time membership to Bob Orr, the founder of our club. Paula will make a card and send it to him.
2 It was suggested that next year the Camera Club sponsor a prize for a photograph in Land Trust/Holcombe Farm art contest. We have done this in the past and it was agreed we would look into it as the contest takes form for next year. $100 was suggested as an appropriate amount.
3. Paula handed out forms for a photography contest in West Hartford. Rob will post it on the web site.
4.Aline asked for photographs for hanging in the community room. They need to be matted and framed with a wire backing for hanging. They may be left in the office of the Senior Center.
5. We did some brain storming for ideas for field trips and or projects: Christmas lights, barns of Granby, and the painted horses.
6.From the above discussion the group decided to look into doing a calendar, note cards, or postcards of the Granby Painted horses. Rob will check into printing and Paula will check out making cards .The calendar could be smaller and would fit into a purse or brief case!
7. As you take pictures around Granby save some for the Drummer! Andrea would like to have some stock pictures to use for the Granby Drummer. Put them on a cd and bring them to her at the meeting .
NO Scavenger HUNT this month: BUT take lots of pictures of the Granby Painted Horses. Next meeting bring in all you have taken now and in the past few months. We will choose horses for our calendar.
Evening Program: How to Evaluate Photos
Harry gave a history of the club’s evaluating/judging of photos. It has gone from a very serious point system to a simpler explain and comment to the now toss and point scavenger hunt! Peter researched what other clubs do and that ranges from no judging to full judging with criteria, rating scale, training, etc. WE voted on a ballot as to how we would like our process of photo judging/presentation to be. Most would like to change the current process and add some criteria or other elements. We will continue to discuss this as a group to come up with a process that can address the interests of us all. Thank you Harry and Peter.
Scavenger Hunt:
Another round of great pictures!!!! Winners were:
Peter: Door and Mary’s Rock
Maddie: Food
Rob:Black and White, Pet
Karen: Favorite
Pictures for the Senior Center Membership Cards
We took some pictures after we found new batteries for the camera. If you did not have your pictures taken we can do it next month or you can drop by the Senior Center and Sandy will take it for you.
Next Meeting: January 8, 2007
7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center
Program: Dick O’Donnell will give an informative presentation on Photo Workshop, Tours, and Classes.
Remember: Take lots of pictures of the Granby Painted Horses
Meeting Notes: December 4, 2006
Next Meeting: January 8, 2007
Program: Informative Presentation: Photo Workshops, Tours, Classes
Introductions:
Rob welcomed our visitors and we all introduced ourselves.
Treasurer’s Report: $405.27 on hand
Dues collected: $25
Old Business:
1.Simsbury Bank Calendar: Harry was called and three pictures where chosen from our club: Peter had two pictures chosen and Harry had one. Congratulation! Next month a representative from the bank will come and make a presentation.
2.We still have need for a program in June. It was suggested we take a field trip .It could be to an exhibit. Members will keep a look out for interesting and educational opportunities.
New Business:
1.It was voted to give a life- time membership to Bob Orr, the founder of our club. Paula will make a card and send it to him.
2 It was suggested that next year the Camera Club sponsor a prize for a photograph in Land Trust/Holcombe Farm art contest. We have done this in the past and it was agreed we would look into it as the contest takes form for next year. $100 was suggested as an appropriate amount.
3. Paula handed out forms for a photography contest in West Hartford. Rob will post it on the web site.
4.Aline asked for photographs for hanging in the community room. They need to be matted and framed with a wire backing for hanging. They may be left in the office of the Senior Center.
5. We did some brain storming for ideas for field trips and or projects: Christmas lights, barns of Granby, and the painted horses.
6.From the above discussion the group decided to look into doing a calendar, note cards, or postcards of the Granby Painted horses. Rob will check into printing and Paula will check out making cards .The calendar could be smaller and would fit into a purse or brief case!
7. As you take pictures around Granby save some for the Drummer! Andrea would like to have some stock pictures to use for the Granby Drummer. Put them on a cd and bring them to her at the meeting .
NO Scavenger HUNT this month: BUT take lots of pictures of the Granby Painted Horses. Next meeting bring in all you have taken now and in the past few months. We will choose horses for our calendar.
Evening Program: How to Evaluate Photos
Harry gave a history of the club’s evaluating/judging of photos. It has gone from a very serious point system to a simpler explain and comment to the now toss and point scavenger hunt! Peter researched what other clubs do and that ranges from no judging to full judging with criteria, rating scale, training, etc. WE voted on a ballot as to how we would like our process of photo judging/presentation to be. Most would like to change the current process and add some criteria or other elements. We will continue to discuss this as a group to come up with a process that can address the interests of us all. Thank you Harry and Peter.
Scavenger Hunt:
Another round of great pictures!!!! Winners were:
Peter: Door and Mary’s Rock
Maddie: Food
Rob:Black and White, Pet
Karen: Favorite
Pictures for the Senior Center Membership Cards
We took some pictures after we found new batteries for the camera. If you did not have your pictures taken we can do it next month or you can drop by the Senior Center and Sandy will take it for you.
Next Meeting: January 8, 2007
7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center
Program: Dick O’Donnell will give an informative presentation on Photo Workshop, Tours, and Classes.
Remember: Take lots of pictures of the Granby Painted Horses
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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).
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
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.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
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!
Friday, November 10, 2006
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?
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?
Thursday, November 09, 2006
November Scavenger hunt winners
Granby Oak : Paula Johnson
Pumpkin Display: Rob Fisher
Foliage: Rob Fisher
Favorite: Paula Johnson
Curve: Vern Wells
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
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
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
Saturday, November 04, 2006
$$$$$ Costco Photo Paper a winner $$$$$
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.
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.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
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:
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:
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