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1. I sell my work Images will be considered for sale at the price indicated on the registration form Images not for sale must be marked NFS on the registration form Listing a selling price on the registration form authorizes the NCPS to give your phone number to interested buyers All sales will be the artist s own responsibility and no work may be removed from the exhibition prior to the above stated pick up time the Lens Paper CATEGORIES Category 1 Color Scenic landscapes waterscapes Category 2 Color Nature plants wildlife all underwater scenes Category 3 Color Architecture architecture urban and other street scenes Category 4 Color People people as main subject formal informal Category 5 Color Other other subject matter including abstracts still life pets domestic animals amp night photography Category 6 Black amp White B amp W of subjects in Categories 1 5 Category 7 Handmade Alternative Processes images and manipulations including Polaroid transfers altered collages hand coloring toning solarization multiple exposures and other processes Must be photo based Category 8 Computer generated Alternative Processes computer enhanced images including painterly effect collage digital composition multiple exposures and other processes not appropriate for categories 1 7 Must be photo based Multiple image pieces diptychs amp tript2. greenflashphotography com Nelson Photo 1909 India Street San Diego CA 92101 619 234 6621 www nelsonphotosupplies com Ordover Gallery 410 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach CA 92075 858 720 1121 www ordovergallery com PC Photo amp Imaging 113 N El Camino Real B Encinitas CA 92024 760 632 1790 www pc photo net Photographic Explorations 197 Woodland Pkway Ste 104 218 San Marcos CA 92069 www photographicexplorations com Pro Photo Repair 7910 Raytheon Road San Diego CA 92111 858 277 3700 Www procamerarepair com Wayne Richard Photography 8838 La Cartera Street San Diego CA 92129 858 248 5179 wayne photo com Page 6 the Lens Paper August 2011 Meeting Wednesday August 24 2011 San Diego Botanic Garden formerly Quail Gardens Encinitas Ecke Building Meeting Room Enter Front Gate Exit Rear Gate Front Gate is Locked at 7 00 p m 6 00 p m Front Gate Opens 6 15 p m Sign in amp Refreshments 6 30 p m Announcements amp Member Greeting 6 45 p m Presentation 7 45 p m Break amp Refreshments 8 00 p m Member Share Donations First time guests free returning guests 3 00 TO REACH NCPS AUGUST 2011 VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TEAM Web Site www nc photo org President Vice Pres Treasurer Secretary Gatekeeper Hospitality Historian Mailbox Membership Member Show Newsletter Photo Shoots Projectionist Pro
3. come through Please resubmit it Please do not wait to submit via email until the last minute Email registration must be received by Saturday October 1 2011 No late registrations will be accepted Complete and mail the attached entry form as directed on the form When mailing your form be sure to place it in an envelope It must be received no later than Saturday October 1 2011 No late registrations will be accepted What are the display requirements Entries that do not adhere to the display requirements will be disqualified Each piece must be either 1 mounted matted framed and covered by plexi or glass 2 a full bleed borderless image mounted directly on foam core or gator board or 3 an image printed on canvas that is then mounted on stretcher bars and where the image is continued on the sides Because of space limitations the overall size of the presentation must be no greater than 20 x 24 and no smaller than 4 x 5 including the frame measurements will be made from the rear outside edges of the frame All work must have a wire on the back for hanging and be secure Please wrap the wire ends with tape to help prevent injuries Is there an entry fee No How do I deliver my images Your entries must be hand delivered to the Encinitas Library between 12 00 pm and 1 30 pm on Sunday October 16 2011 or between 9 30 am and 11 am on Tuesday October 18 2011 It i
4. dscape whereas low horizon lines placed in the lower third draw the viewer s attention to the sky and create a sense of space Other considerations around the horizon line are framing and composition Horizontal framing will create a more calming and stable feeling while vertical framing de emphasizes the line When composing the image it is important to keep the horizon line straight to avoid an unsettling effect on the viewer Finally the image can be composed to create rhythm and patterns by including and emphasizing additional horizontal lines or the photographer may choose to include other points of interests buildings trees to break up a continuous horizon There are quite a few rules and rules of thumb to consider for photographers when including the horizon line our member share topic for September will deal with how we can successfully break these rules and create compelling imagery The member share topic for September will be Breaking the Rules Be View Help PDF 41MB PHOTOSHOOTS by Dan Nougier Evening Light In Balboa Park Date Saturday August 20 2011 Time 6 00 pm to 8 30 pm Meet at the fountain between the Natural History Museum amp Reuben H Fleet Science Center Take that tripod out of the closet and join us for sunset at Balboa Park Discover what many photographers consider to be the best light of the day AFTER the sun has gone down Sunset is at 7 29 with nautical twilight ending a
5. en is the president of the San Diego Photoshop Users Group currently with over 3000 members As the keynote speaker at the September membership meeting Stephen will discuss 5 easy techniques to improve your landscape photography Page the Lens Paper PRESIDENTS CORNER by Barbara Swanson Our website is one of the ways that we communicate with our members and is the electronic public face of the company Within the site we advertise the upcoming speaker and meeting host web galleries for members and have information relating to our show and monthly photo shoots The website was designed a number of years ago by a member and has served us well but with the rate that technology has advanced since then it is time for an update We are looking for a member who has some web design experience to volunteer their time and expertise to improve our website We would also like input from our members for suggestions on how to improve the site If you are interested or have some ideas please contact me or our webmaster Fred about it We have such a talented group of people that I know we can have a site that reflects it MEMBER SHARE by Gesa Cowell Horizon Line This month our photographic focus will be on the place where earth and sky meet the horizon One of the most common horizontal lines in photographs its placement has a dramatic impact on the image High horizon lines placed in the upper third of the image accentuate the lan
6. ew times but I was away too much to be useful Newsletter editor iS more compatible with my schedule I ve done that for about 2 years putting together issues from England Korea Philadelphia I hope you like our product the electronic version looks best SPONSORS The NCPS thanks the following Annual Photography Exhibition sponsors Please show your appreciation by visiting them GOLD LEVEL Jim Cline Photo Tours 4463 Longshore Way San Diego CA 92130 858 350 1314 www jimcline com Kurt s Camera Repair 7811 Mission Gorge Rd E San Diego CA 92120 619 286 1810 www kurtscamerarepair com Oceanside Photo and Telescope 918 Mission Ave Oceanside CA 92054 760 722 3348 www optcorp com Modern Postcard 1675 Faraday Ave Carlsbad CA 92008 800 959 8365 x2063 www modernpostcard com SILVER LEVEL Calumet San Diego 830 West Valley Parkway Suite 330 Escondido CA 92025 800 451 6650 760 737 6002 www calumetphoto com Encinitas Photo Center 967 S Coast Highway 101 107B Encinitas CA 92024 760 436 0562 www encinitas101 com encinitasphoto Photo Art of Carlsbad 2551 State Street Suite 106 Carlsbad CA 92008 760 729 1960 www photoartofcarlsbad com Photo Art People 11752 Mira Lago Way San Diego CA 92131 858 204 6064 www PhotoArtPeople com htm Green Flash Photography 4966 Lamont Street Pacific Beach CA 92109 858 272 1926 www
7. grams Reception Reception Sponsors Web Site Barbara Swanson Gesa Cowell Nancy Jennings Nancy Telford Ed Stalder Sonja Longley Sing Baker Nancy Jennings Nancy Jennings Sandy Zelasko Rich Stephens Dan Nougier Vern Elmore Andrew Szikla Nancy Jennings Nancy Telford Mike McMahon Fred Heinzmann To contact an individual Team Member go to our Web Site and click on CONTACTS and then on the person you wish to contact LILLLITE North County n Photographic Tariana Society PO Box 231881 Encinitas CA 92024 1881 NOTE Please place NCPS in the Subject line of all correspondence Page 7
8. ies in any given category warrants such an action AW Q QQ GQ GQ Q qq wh hq Wq w 9g xnAQAQA_AI AYA 0 iii DAA iLx_AL i AH ALAH MNJK What else do I need to know Neither the City of Encinitas nor the North County Photographic Society will be responsible for any loss or damage of any kind Model releases are the artist s responsibility Questions Contact Sandy Zelasko at 760 749 2174 IMPORTANT DATES Saturday October 1 2011 Deadline for entry applications to be received Delivery of images to Encinitas Library Sunday October 16 2011 12 pm 1 30 pm or Tuesday October 18 2011 9 30am 11 00 am Thursday October 20 2011 Exhibition opens Sunday October 23 2011 Reception from 1 00 pm to 4 00 pm Saturday November 26 2011 Exhibition ends Sunday November 27 2011 Pick up images at Encinitas Library between noon and 2 pm KK K K K K K K K K K K K K KK K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K Encinitas Library Community Room 540 Cornish Dr Encinitas CA 92024 M T 9 30 am 8 pm F Sat 9 30 am 5 pm Sun 12 00 pm 5 pm the Lens Paper Sixteenth Annual Members Photography Exhibition 2011 Entry Form Name Email Address Phone City State amp Zip Code Entry Category Image Title Price Dimensions e a a ee D a a a T If you would like your images to appear on the NCPS Web Site at www nc photo org please email a jpeg image of each entry i
9. n accordance with the specifications published on the NCPS Web Site to webmaster nc photo org If you need help with this contact webmaster nc photo org Please email above information to Sandy Zelasko at slzphoto sbcglobal net OR place this form into an envelope and mail to Sandy Zelasko 15864 Severino Lane Valley Center CA 92082 Page 5 the Lens Paper MEMBER PROFILE Rich Stephens The photo skills I see in our club are awesome I learn something new at every meeting and photo shoot Unfortunately my job as a research scientist requires considerable travel sO more meetings are missed than attended But the travel has also given me the opportunity to chase and make pictures all around the world That develops a style Z more like grab shots than studio F with little control of light or background early mornings are best and with only the equipment I m willing to schlep 18 200 mm zoom is my favorite Here are two of my favorites both from Osaka Japan I grew up in a photo snapping family but didn t learn much til the digital revolution allowed instant feedback and many shots And then I found NCPS foes My wife wormed its OO existence out of Stan Johns at a shoe repair shop and started getting professional level help from club events and examples from member share Travel has limited my ability to support the club You may have noticed me as projectionist a f
10. s not necessary to wrap images for delivery however each entry must have an identification tag on the reverse side that includes the following Artist s name Address Phone number Title of image Category entered e Sale price or NFS designation for Not For Sale You may have someone deliver your entries for you If you need assistance in this matter please contact Sandy Zelasko 760 749 2174 no later than Saturday October 1 2011 What is the judging procedure The images entered will be judged for ribbons by one or more experts in the art of photography Each print will be viewed on its own merit Impact Composition Technical Quality and Workmanship are the four main criteria upon which the image is judged Then selected images will be judged against each other for award consideration The judges have the right to consider other aspects in making their decision The decision of the judges is final When can I pick up my images All images must be picked up at the Encinitas Library on Sunday November 27 2011 between the hours of 12 00 pm and 2 pm Images not picked up at this time become the property of the North County Photographic Society and will be disposed of at the club s discretion If necessary please make arrangements to have someone pick up your images If you need further assistance with pick up please contact Sandy Zelasko at 760 749 2174 before Tuesday November 22 2011 How can
11. t 8 26 Our goal will be to balance the darkening sky with the lighting at various locations in the park http www balboapark org If you care to extend your visit consider arriving around 4 00 and take in the current show at The Museum of Photographic Arts Face to Face Works from the Bank of America Collection The exhibit illuminates the rich historical diversity of the photographic portraiture Museum closes at 5 00 Admission is 8 http www mopa org For any questions contact Dan Nougier at photoshoots nc photo org or cell 619 884 1359 MEMBER NEWS by Nancy Jennings Welcome to our newest member Gary Wyko Carlsbad Tech Tip by Mike McMahon Help Help We need Help I m probably not the only one who laments the lack of a hardcopy user manual especially after paying hundreds of dollars for a piece of software Applications usually have search field in the Help menu Searching a term likely yields knowledge base articles and forum postings but rarely a simple link to the User Manual Recent Adobe products allow you to download a PDF of the User Manual for that software and save a copy on your computer Here s how While you are connected to the internet launch the software Open the Help System from the Menu or press F1 In the upper right corner you will see the words View Help PDF see left Click on those words to open the PDF of the actual User Manual e Use your PDF reader sof
12. t cover magazine back cover AUGUST 2011 magazine articles calendar cover and individual months book front and back cover His photos have won him numerous awards over the in the photographic art RGT BENI BUL A YWN WR competitions Joe is a DETI WE member of the vi N Pyrotechnics Guild i I Mt International and for the last forty years A UR has been in the fireworks industry in rN various capacities consumer fireworks dealer display operator display fireworks maker competitive fireworks builder teacher lecturer judge chief judge and of course photographer Although Joe has taken photos for the last 30 years he does not consider himself to be a professional photographer His favorite subjects are Hawaii fireworks spider webs pregnant women and models portfolios In addition Joe s lecture Pyrotechnics From The Ground Up a beginners guide to fireworks published on DVD through AFN American Fireworks News is a consistent seller For September we will have Stephens Burns Stephen has been a corporate instructor and lecturer in the application of digital art and design for the past 15 years He has been exhibiting digital fine art internationally at galleries around the world He is the author of many books published by Charles River Media has created several training DVDs and written numerous articles including one in Photoshop User Magazine Jan Feb 2010 issue Finally Steph
13. the Lens Paper te ens Paper The North County Photographic Society Inspired by Photography Powered by Volunteers BACK PAGE HAS MEETING SCHEDULE AUGUST PROGRAM Aug 24 2011 J a IAAT CZy ke iv Fags YADA A iT r hal i A TO NENNE This presentation is from the lecture I teach at the PGI Pyrotechnics Guild International convention held each year in August I was asked last year by the guild to put on a class on how to shoot digital fireworks photos It was an honor for me to teach this class this year The last class on photographing fireworks was 13 years ago given by my mentor Mark Wray then publications editor of the guild I once attended a lecture by a noted night time photographer When asked How do you shoot fireworks he answered Open the shutter for a while and see what you get If you intend on shooting fireworks photos that are of a publishable quality there is more to the technique than that In this lecture you will understand what your subject is and how best to capture it what editors look for in choosing photos to publish I will use fireworks photos that depict aspects of the various techniques I will illustrate what makes a bad photo and how to get the good photo I will go over camera settings locations and additional equipment needed Bio Joe Madziarczyk began seriously taking fireworks photos some 15 years and now has over 150 published fireworks photos magazine fron
14. tware to Save a Copy to your hard drive That s it You now have the User Manual at your fingertips You can now search or browse for help anytime hurray Page 2 the Lens Paper Seeeeeas NORTH COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHIC TESSERE SOCIETY SIXTEENTH ANNUAL NCPS MEMBERS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION KK K Thursday October 20 Saturday November 26 2011 K K K Encinitas Library Community Room 540 Cornish Dr Encinitas CA 92024 Exhibition Coordinator Sandy Zelasko CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY Who can enter The Sixteenth Annual Members Photography Exhibition is open to members of the North County Photographic Society Membership dues must be current as of October 1 2011 Photographic work must be that of the entrant Processing printing and mounting may be done commercially Group work will not be accepted How many entries can one submit A maximum of two entries all classes combined may be submitted per entrant Work previously shown at NCPS exhibits is not eligible Work must be in good taste and suitable for family viewing as determined by the Exhibition Committee How do I enter Entrants must do one of the following Email your registration Send your entry via email to Sing Baker at singb roadrunner com Be sure to include ALL the information on the attached entry form Jf you email your entry and do not receive a confirmation reply within 24 hours you must assume that your email did not
15. ychs that are not altered or alternatively processed straight may be entered directly into its corresponding category landscape abstract etc NW wFw0905 0 Bniw w m D0 gt i100 Pv 3A nd 0570 gt 0 vd UM UU UU U_U UU UU UUU UU UUU UUU UU UU UUU UUU UUU UU PRINT SPECIFICATIONS For all categories submissions may be traditional photographic prints or digitally produced prints Images may be captured using film or digital cameras Retouching is permitted in all categories This includes the removal of minor elements such as a background telephone pole and stitching together of photos for example to make a high resolution panorama or enhance the tonal range of a single scene Please bring all questions to the attention of the Volunteer Leadership Team They will consult with the artist if possible but ultimately reserve the right to change the category designation of an image CMMI AWARDS First second and third place ribbons will be awarded in each of the 8 categories A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded to one of the first place ribbon winners An indeterminate number of honorable mention ribbons will be awarded at the judges discretion Viewer s Choice ribbon will be awarded the evening of the exhibition s reception at the Encinitas Library The Judges have the right to award fewer ribbons in a category or to combine categories if the number of entr
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