June 2018 News and Events of the North County Photographic Society...Inspired by Photography, Powered by Volunteers! Destination Presentations by NCPS Members Wednesday, June 27 @ 6:30p.m. At our June meeting, NCPS members will have the opportunity to hear from their own colleagues as five select photographers share some of their favorite locations for creating memorable photographic images. Iceland as easy as possible. Our first member destination speaker is Alan Haynes featuring his presentation, Experience Iceland. During the course of three trips over three different seasons, Alan and his wife, Michele, have traveled the entire country of Iceland. Alan s presentation will focus on photographing the unique beauty of this sparsely-populated country. He will also share travel tips to make a visit to Our next speaker, Andrew Szikla will take us to Patagonia with his presentation Iconic Destination for Landscape Photographers. Patagonia is a vast region in South America covering the southern most areas of Argentina and Chile. It is known for its temperamental weather, extreme climbing, trekking and, of course, great landscape photography opportunities. During his 20-minute presentation Andrew will share travel recommendations, some of the key destinations, and his photographs and experiences gathered during two trips to Patagonia s famous parks, Glaciares National Park and Torres del Paine. For those times when we just can t travel, Patrick Nuzum is going to share studio grade images that were taken using makeshift studio setups. The studio setups that Patrick makes are of repurposed items from around the house. He will show these setups and the images he created using them in his presentation [Re]purposed. (continued on page 2)
2 Our next speaker, Abbey Chamberlain says, Greece is the seat of Civilization and a beautiful place to experience. I would like to give you the reality tour and tell you what it s like there, and give tips on European travel. I will include some of the art I created after getting home. Currently in a show at The Front Porch Gallery until July 8th is my Impressionist Photograph titled, Mykonos. Lew Abulafia will end the night with Olympic National Park - A Cornucopia for Landscape Photographers. Olympic NP located in the northwest corner of Washington state has an incredible diversity of scenic beauty ranging from storm tossed coastline to mountain ranges with the only temperate rain forest in North America as the cherry on top. NOTE: Be thinking of MOTION, the Member Share theme for July! FRIDAY NIGHT PHOTO SHOOT! by Dan Nougier Cruisin Grand Date: This Friday, June 15, 2018! Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Broadway & Grand, Escondido Take a casual stroll into the past and photograph the #1 car cruise event in the country. This is a FREE event where more than 5000 visitors and car enthusiasts gather every Friday night from April thru September. Join the crowd to check out the 500+ cars lining and cruising the streets of historic downtown Escondido. June 15 will be a special night featuring both the Packard and Pierce- Arrow Clubs. We will meet at 5:00 p.m. on the southeast corner of Broadway and Grand Ave. Call me if you re running late or get lost in the crowd. Parking can be a challenge. For any questions, contact Dan Nougier at photoshoots@nc-photo.org or cell 619-884-1359.
t 3 President s Corner Photography Clubs by Sandy Zelasko The past two months I ve been holed up in Minnesota. By holed up I don t mean in a cave but rather residing in our new 5th wheel on a 200-acre farm where my stepson s family calls home. My husband, our two Aussies and myself are quite comfortable, however, I m a bit antsy missing my camera club. So after a quick Internet search I was introduced to a plethora of clubs in and around the state. Now, I am no traitor to NCPS, but rather curious to see how other photo organizations run their meetings. So I made plans to join a photographer friend in the area and we attended the Crosstown Camera Club s May meeting in Edina. Then I was invited to do my program on Badlands National Park for the Mankato Digital Camera Club the following week. Both meetings were enjoyable and filled my yearning. I had a chance to meet fellow photographers, learn of local photo spots and see new activities that would be fun for and easy to introduce into an NCPS meeting. But nothing can replace the camaraderie, excellent photography, dedication and participation of the members of our exceptional club. My experience was an eye opener and I came away with a renewed appreciation for the NCPS members I call friends. I ll be glad to get home and back to the norm with new images from life on the road! Proudly representing (and loyal to) NCPS, Sandy How Sweet It Is San Diego County Fair 2018 The 2018 San Diego County Fair opened on Friday, June 1st, and will run through Wednesday, July 4th (closed Mondays and Tuesdays except 7/2 and 7/3). This year s Fair theme is, How Sweet It Is. A number of our members participated in the annual International Photographic Exposition and several won awards for their work. You can see a list of the participants and winners on the following pages. In addition, our club donated a special award to four deserving students in the Student Showcase and Creative Youth competitions. Please take the opportunity to visit these photo displays.
4 How Sweet It Is NCPS MEMBER PARTICIPATION International Photography Exhibition 2018 The International Photography exhibition accepted approximately 1286 images this year. Twenty-four NCPS members had a great showing with 97 images. Here s our list. *HM = Honorable Mention We sincerely hope no one was left off this list! We are planning to show some of the winning photos in next month s newsletter. In the meantime, you can see the winners of our donated awards to Student Showcase and Creative Youth in this edition of The Lens Paper.
5 How Sweet It Is STUDENT SHOWCASE and CREATIVE YOUTH NCPS Donated Awards This year, as in the past, members of North County Photographic Society judged the photography sections of the Student Showcase and Creative Youth exhibits at the 2018 San Diego County Fair. We re happy to present photos of those club members who volunteered their time on behalf of our club. We also provided donated awards to four photographers whose images we are pleased to feature in The Lens Paper. STUDENT SHOWCASE Amaya Stauffer, STUDENT SHOWCASE Terry Ogden, a a Rancho Bernardo student at Palomar High School student, College, received received a $25 award a $50 award for his for her image of a landscape photo in young woman in the the Color division. Portrait division. CREATIVE YOUTH CREATIVE YOUTH Avalon Whaley, age 8, from La Mesa, won $25 for her color photo of a little girl. Leonard Kruczynski, age 15 from San Diego, won $50 for his color photo of a dandelion clock.
6 Meet the Judges! STUDENT SHOWCASE Dedicated to helping the 2018 fair directors and encouraging young photographers who are learning the craft, this year s group of NCPS judges worked with other Student Showcase volunteers to evaluate the work and assign appropriate awards including Best in Class and Best of Show. Many of our member volunteers returned as veterans having judged often in years past. Shown holding a scoring card are, STANDING: Brenda Stalder, Ed Stalder, John Foltz, Mike McMahon, Garrie Lynn Rhodes, Francine Pender, Hugh Cox, Diane Peck, Stan John, Steve Schlesinger, Rick Gauthreaux, and Joyce Mate. FRONT ROW: Robert Conrad, Heidi Gauthreaux, Barbara Swanson, Dan Nougier and posing leisurely on the floor, Ted Whirledge. CREATIVE YOUTH A smaller group of dedicated NCPS judges trekked their way over to the Creative Youth display at racetrack center where they selected the work of two young students for the NCPS Creative Youth Awards. They repeated this again at the Student Showcase display, awarding the work of two deserving students. Pictured are Sing Baker, Joyce Mate, and Nancy Jennings.
7 2018 Annual NCPS Photography Exhibition By Andrew Szikla Hard to believe that almost one year has gone by but yes, it is time It is time to start thinking about the 2018 Annual NCPS Photography Exhibition! This will be our 23rd annual show and, once again, our images will hang at the Encinitas Library s Community Room. We are fine-tuning the prospectus for this year s show and will publish it in next month s (July) Lens Paper. However, it is never too early to be aware of some key dates. The show will run from Wednesday, September 19th through Saturday, October 27th, 2018 and, same as prior years, the deadline for registration of entries is September 1st, 2018 (no exceptions). Also, like past shows, due to space restrictions, we will need to limit the number of entries to a total of 90 on a first come, first served basis. If you are planning on participating I strongly encourage you to enroll early and not delay. The show, of course, is free of charge and open to ALL members of the club, but your dues must be current through September 1st, 2018 in order to be eligible to enter up to 2 images. All eligible entries will be at the show and judged for award ribbons by one or two industry professionals. This year the artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, September 22nd from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with food and music. It will be great fun and an excellent opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow photographers, friends and family that share your passion for the art of photography. You will not want to miss this event! Finally, as you can imagine, preparing and running the show requires active participation from the membership and we will again need a number of volunteers for take-in, hanging, the artist reception and other required tasks. Volunteering a few hours of your time will be greatly appreciated and help make this 23rd annual show a success we can all be proud of. If you are interested in helping out please contact me, Andrew Szikla, the 2018 show coordinator at membershow@nc-photo.org Remember to look for more details and the prospectus in next month s newsletter.
8 John Foltz Wrap Up: The Getty Museum Photo Shoot By Dan Nougier Dan Nougier Once again the Getty Center did not disappoint. In addition to the unique architecture, the gardens were in full bloom. We even had a few clouds for sunset. If you haven t been there on a Saturday night before, please go. The photo opportunities with the changing light are endless. Dan Nougier John Foltz John Foltz Dan Nougier Dan Nougier
9 Digital Photo Classes Mike McMahon continues his series of FREE digital photo classes Carlsbad Senior Center 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-602-4650 www.mikemctechguy.com June 2018 Digital Photo & Tech Classes Photo Restoration and Retouching - Wednesday, June 20 / 10:00 11:15 a.m. / ACT We will use Photoshop Elements to repair torn and stained photos. We will also cover portrait retouching (e.g. blemish repair, wrinkle reduction). You ll be amazed at the feature that lets you adjust a smile, nose, eyes, and face. Wildfire - Are You Ready to Evacuate? - Wednesday, June 20 / 1:00 2:15 p.m. / ACT The Poinsettia Fire in 2014 and the Lilac fire in 2017 are local reminders of the wildfire danger we face. Learn how to prepare for such emergencies. Backing Up Your Smartphone - Wednesday, June 27 / 10:00 11:15 a.m. Our smartphones are loaded with important information...emails, text messages, photos, videos, audiobooks, ebooks, and more. Learn how to easily back up that precious content to avoid a very bad situation due to loss, theft, or damage to your phone. Travel Better With Technology - Wednesday, June 27 / 1:00 2:15 p.m. Smartphones and other technologies have made traveling easier and better. We will review the leading apps for travel and how to avoid costly cellular roaming charges. There are no prerequisites for any of these classes. Please bring note-taking material. Carlsbad Dove Library Classes All classes in the Exploration HUB are free. Classes are suitable for ages 13 and up. Intermediate Photoshop Elements - Add Text and Graphics to Photos Tuesdays June 19 & 26, 2018 - Time: 10:00 11:30 a.m. The class will be devoted to your questions on Photoshop Elements. If we run out of questions, Mike will have a few cool things to show you. These classes provide each student with their own computer running PSE version 14. The format is lecture plus lab practice. Students may bring photos on USB flash drives or use the sample photos provided. Classes are free and last 90 minutes. Space is limited. Registration and a Carlsbad library card are required (SD County Library cards won t do). Call 760-602-2038 for information and registration. Or try a Google search for Exploration HUB Dove Library for online info and registration.
10 Please thank our sponsors for supporting the annual Member Show. Stop by their business and tell them you re an NCPS member! GOLD SPONSORS George s Camera 7475 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111 619-297-3544 and 3837 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104 858-633-1510 www.georgescamera.com Nelson Photo 3625 Midway Dr., Suite J San Diego, CA 92110 619-234-6621 www.nelsonphotosupplies.com SILVER SPONSORS Abe Ordover Cardiff, CA 92007 (858) 334-3699 www.ordovergallery.com Encinitas Photo Center 967 Highway 101 #107B Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-0562 www.encinitasphoto.com Jim Cline Photo Tours 11387 Ocean Ridge Way San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 350-1314 www.jimcline.com Kurt s Camera Repair 7403 Princess View Drive San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 286-1810 www.kurtscamerarepair.com Michael Seewald Galleries 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 312 Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 793-3444 www.seewald.com PC Photo & Imaging 113 N. El Camino Real #B Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 632-1790 www.pc-photo.net Printing Solutions 431 N. Hale Ave. Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 741-9899 www.printing-solutions.biz Sandra Lee Photography Valley Center, CA 92082 (760) 749-2174 www.sandraleephotography.com Wayne Richard Photography 8838 La Cartera Street San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 248-5179 www.wayne-photo.com
11 June Meeting Wednesday, June 27 @ 6:30 p.m. San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Gardens) 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 Meet in the Ecke Building Meeting Room Enter at the Front Gate - Exit at the Rear Gate Only The Front Gate is Locked at 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - Front Gate Opens 6:30 p.m. - Announcements & Greetings 6:45 p.m. - Member Presentations 7:45 p.m. - Break & Refreshments 8:00 p.m. - Member Presentations, continued First-time guests Free Returning guests $3.00 Annual Membership $30 (Household $35) Contact Information President: Sandy Zelasko president@nc-photo.org Vice-President: Ted Whirledge vicepresident@nc-photo.org Treasurer: Nancy Jennings treasurer@nc-photo.org Secretary: Nancy Telford secretary@nc-photo.org Facebook: Dennis Smith facebook@nc-photo.org Historian: Sing Baker historian@nc-photo.org Hospitality: Kathleen Coogan hospitality@nc-photo.org Membership: Nancy Jennings membersh ip@nc-photo.org Member Show: Andrew Szikla membershow@nc-photo.org Newsletter: Robert Conrad newsletter@nc-photo.org Photo Shoots: Dan Nougier photoshoots@nc-photo.org Programs: Jennifer Wolf programs@nc-photo.org Projectionist: John Foltz projectionist@nc-photo.org PSA Diane Peck psa@nc-photo.org Reception: Nancy Jennings reception@nc-photo.org Reception: Nancy Telford reception@nc-photo.org SD Fair Liaison: Ed Stalder sdfairliaison@nc-photo.org Sponsors: Jack Jacobs sponsors@nc-photo.org Web Site: Fred Heinzmann website@nc-photo.org Workshops: Barbara Swanson workshops@nc-photo.org *Please put NCPS in the subject line of all correspondence. Did You Know? Did you know that members may submit small personal announcements of their shows or events for inclusion on the club s website and this newsletter? Just send an email to webmaster@nc-photo.org and to newsletter@nc-photo.org with the details. Save The Date! Mark your calendars NOW for the Artist s Reception, kicking off the 2018 Annual NCPS Photography Exhibition on Saturday, September 22nd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In addition, if you would like to help out with donations of food/drink, or if you are Do You Have Camera Equipment to Sell? Bring your item(s) to a regular NCPS meeting and place them on one of the side tables with your name and the price. Too big able to volunteer your time helping with the photo check-in, or the hanging of the entries please contact our NCPS show coordinator, Andrew Szikla, at membershow@nc-photo.org. See you there! to carry? Bring a photo!