Photography Newsletter September 29th 2008 |
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First trust your eyes... then check by rules. Many times something else is happening, and the rules will not apply. (Sergei Bongart) |
Society Happenings for October 2008
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October Meeting will be held
Thursday October 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Monthly theme is "Water" New Exhibit at Summit Executive Center Building Our new exhibit space is ready and our next exhibit will be on " Entry Ways". Opening reception Field Trip Saturday October 4th Our next field trip will be to Boyd Hill Nature Park in Saint Petersburg. It is time to get ready for the photo contest. The park now opens at 7:am so we are going to be there ready to go at 7. The Deadline for the contest is October 12th.
Yahoo Group for Society Members We now have a members only Yahoo group for members to post images, make comments and talk about photography. You will need to register to become a member of the group. The group is moderated by member Francesca Anthony. Planning on attending a Photographic workshop in 2009 Two local photographers and members of the Society lead International photography tours next year Robin Smillie with Rainbow Photo Tours we have several other members that lead workshops and will add to the list in the next e-mail Protect your rights as a photographerOur rights as photographers is in jeopardy as legislation is coming that would allow people to reproduce your work without you if they can't find you. If you would like to contact your congressman to oppose this, the links are on the site Photoshop Help Desk
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St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art Ansel Adams and the American West celebrates the American master Ansel Adams (1902-1984) and his contributions to the progress of photography as an art form. It also honors his activities that helped to preserve the beauty of the American landscape and our national parks. Thirty of the nearly 60 photographs are by Adams, including several large-scale images. Florida Museum of Photographic Art GRACIELA ITURBIDE: The Spirits of the Earth Exhibition Hillsboro Community College Exhibit "Just Suppose: the Images of Jerry Uelsmann & Maggie Taylor" Call the Ybor Campus art gallery at (813) 274-7674 for details. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. The H.C.C. show runs through October 24th. The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is exhibiting a portion of "Just Suppose: the Images of Jerry Uelsmann & Maggie Taylor" in Gallery C from September 18th through October 24th.
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The Art Center has lots of great Classes coming soon Great programs coming up at The Digital Technology Centre New Location and New classes Florida Museum of Photographic Arts The FMoPA is presenting many classes during the week day and weekends for photography enthusiasts of all ages. Check out there web site and list of classes here And Lots more classes |
Custom Framing , Digital Printing, Restorations
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The Society was designed toInspire, Challenge and Educate You in The Art of Photography.Next Meeting is Thursday October 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Bring your 3 best images |
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Jim Swallow Photography
6166 9th Ave North Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 727-596-7822 |
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Bay Area
Twi: 6:59am
Sunrise: 7:22am Sunset: 7:16pm Twi: 7:39pm Moonrise: 9:30am Moonset: 8:26pm |
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Photography Tips
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Photoshop Tips
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Web sites to inspire your photography
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Member Site of the Week
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Members in the News
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John Schakel appears in the movie "Ghost of Ybor)-Charlie Wall". A photo of John appeared in the St. Pete Times on Sunday the 7th.There will be a showing of the "Ghost of Ybor - Charlie Wall" at the Cuban Club on Sept 26, in Ybor. For more info call 813-241-6900 or visit www.cigarcitymagazine.com |
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Membership Info
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Membership is $36.00 a year. See link above for additional info
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File Specs. For Meetings
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| Digital Images for the group should be jpeg files 1024x768 at 100ppi files names should be initials, month,year, title example (js0207treeballet.jpg). You may also bring prints that are matted image area should be at least 8x10 |
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Share your news with us
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| If you have interesting photography news that you would like to share with everyone like exhibits, contests, lectures etc. in the Bay area please let me know. |
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If you do not wish to continue on our mailing list of photographers in the bay area please contact
Jim Swallow at [email protected] |
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Custom Framing Services
Custom framing for all artists we have over 3000 frames to choose from. Contact Jim Swallow for all your mounting and framing needs. Society members receive a discount on all services. |
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Club Members Birthday and Anniversaries
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| Mark Zielinski October 11th Karen Mason October 12th Kathleen Finnerty October 13th Rick Stoop October 13th Bud Reinhart October 17th Robin Smillie October 18th Phyllis Jones October 19th Glen & Pam Desthers Anniv. October22nd |
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Photo Contests
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Outdoor Photography top 100 finalists
Boyd Hill Nature Photo Contest Form
There is an upcoming juried photography show, sponsored by the Center for Fine Art Photography in Colorado, that you can enter online (scroll down to find the contest info). The theme is Negative Space and the deadline for entries is October 14th. Check them out here
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Florida Camera Club Council Member
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| We are part of the Florida Camera Club Council. You may visit their web site Here
Our group is not affiliated with any other photography group in the bay area. We will help you promote your group on our site and in our e-mails if you wish. Please Contact Jim Swallow with your club information to be included |
| If you know other photographers that would benefit in meeting other artists and advancing in their art, please feel free to pass the letter along. Thanks, Jim Swallow |
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Cool Kaleidoscope Program
Kaleidoscope Kreator 2.0 program that Cheryl demonstrated at the March meeting. If you are interested in purchasing the software contact jim at 727-596-7822 |