Image Values

The Online Photographer (click here) is a stickler for the authentic in photography. He doesn't care about specific cameras, although he has his favorites (note the plural), film or digital (he has done both), but is quite sure about the what he thinks about the results. He is unhappy with 'colorization', as well he should be (check out his Oct 30, 2012 article which correlates well with this discussion).  And yesterday he added a particularly interesting discussion on 'Image Virtues' that might be a motivating event for our readers - or at least something to think about. Your comments after reading would be interesting. I hope to see some.

If you are not a regular reader of The Online Photographer, you should be, or just hang around here and you will see links to his thoughts from time to time.

Street Photography and Publishing

Eric Kim has a site on street photography for those interested in attempting a challenging genre. He has a recent article on Diane Arbus's techniques, whose style is a bit different but quite interesting. Ms. Arbus is not my favorite street photographer, but there is no denying that she had a unique eye and took interesting chances. Eric Kim's suggestions are worthwhile and his site is dedicated to the genre.

Eric also linked to a magazine dedicated to street photography called Radiate Magazine. The actual print version is $15.75 an issue but the digital version is free if you sign up [I did and nothing bad happened :)]. The sign up is via HP MagCloud where anyone can create a magazine - which is something new to think about!

Happy Halloween!

Its about the images, not the tools....

submitted to the blog by Jeff Berg - thank you!

NorthStar International Nature Competition

NorthStar International Nature Competition

 

Visitors are welcome to drop in and watch the judging! A great opportunity to see an International Competition at its best.

Drop by for the day or for an hour.

NorthStar International Circuit of Nature Photography

Open Nature, Wildlife and Botany categories will be judged.  Over 1000 images from photographers in greater than 20 countries will be shown.

        TCACCC and MNPC Judging on  November 10, 2012, starts at 9 a.m and the 3MCCC 

Judging on November 17, 2012, both days start at 9 a.m

Later judging sessions will be held in December.

at the Oak Hill Campus of Woodbury Lutheran Church
9050 60th St North
Stillwater, MN

 General Chairmen:
Michael Prokosch

103 Total Medals will be awarded between the 13 sessions.

Minneapolis/St Paul color competition

Minneapolis/St Paul Color Competition

 

Visitors are welcome to drop in and watch the judging! A great opportunity to see an International Competition at its best.

Drop by for the day or for an hour.

79^th Annual Minneapolis/St Paul Color Projected Image Circuit

Open projected color image category will be judged.  Over 500  images.

        TCACCC and SPCC Judging on  October 20, 2012, starts at 9 a.m and the 3MCCC and NMPC 

Judging on October 27, 2012, both days start at 9 a.m.

at the Oak Hill Campus of Woodbury Lutheran Church
9050 60th St North
Stillwater, MN

 General Chairmen:
Michael Prokosch

103 Total Medals will be awarded between the 13 sessions.

Loss of Thelma Beers

Thelma Beers, who passed away at 9:30 am Monday,the 15th, was a long time member of the Women's Photo Club. She was a well known member who fought for the right of women photographers to compete: "We at WCPC were so fortunate to have her as a life long member not to mention we would not even exist if Thelma hadn't forged the way for woman photographers to compete in the then exclusive male arena."

It is good to remember that there was a time when only men photographers were taken seriously and women were not welcome to compete in camera clubs. We honor and remember those who made serious photography an option for women.

A toast to Thelma, and all those who forged the way for the rest of us, thank you.
 

Red Wing Club offers photo classes

Our fall classes have been firmed up and are now available for registration.  If you've been thinking about joining the club, this is a great time to do it. 

To sign up for any of the classes requires only two things.  You must be a paid member of the club, and you need to sign onto the club website.  If you have not joined the club yet, you can do so on line and register on our website.  There is a small "register" button on the lower left hand corner.  You can safely pay the dues using Paypal.  If you have any issues registering, send us an email just by hitting "reply" to this email.   Here's the schedule.

October 20^th  

Basic Photography 10 am to noon

Photo Composition 1pm - 2:30pm

October 27^th  

Portrait Lighting Workshop 9am noon, Bring your camera

Intermediate Photo class/workshop 1 pm - 3pm, Bring your camera

November 3^rd.  Advanced exposure 9 am  noon, possible workshop after lunch, bring your camera

November 10^th  Intermediate Off-Camera Flash 9 am noon, bring your camera and flash

November 17^th  Photo Critique 9:30 am 11:30 am  

All classes and workshops to be held at the club?s newly remodeled studio at the Anderson Center.  (Anderson Center main entrance, follow signs).  

You can review the description of each class on our website listed under classes to determine the best classes for you.  All classes are 100% free to paid club members.  Once a paid member of the club, feel free to take as many classes as you wish.  However, there is a limit of 20 people per class, so sign up early.

If you need to cancel a class, please send us an email so others can attend. 

Your RWPC education team.

"Focused On Our Members"

Red Wing Photography Club
A registered Non-Profit Club
Member: Twin Cities Camera Club Council
Member: Photographic Society of America