NEWS LETTER€¦ · NEWS LETTER February 2015 Amateur and Professional Photography Show Division 1 – Pee Wee - under 8 years of age Division 2 – Youth: Junior - 8 to 12 years,

Meeting at the Old City Hall,315 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL

(Corner of US 1 and Avenue A by parking garage)the First Wednesday of Every MonthThe Meeting Will Start at 6:30 PM,

Wednesday, the 4th of February, 2015

http://TCPCinc.org

February 2015

NEWS LETTER

GUEST SPEAKERPaul Milette

Former photojournalist Paul Milette spent 26 years with the Palm Beach Post covering daily life in south Florida and beyond. He started his newspaper career as a darkroom technician and quickly worked his way onto the street as a staff photographer.

Paul traveled extensively throughout Florida and the southeast United States helping to tell the stories of hurricane survivors, big-time lotto winners, crooks and good-guys. He spent time in Haiti during the coup in 2004 and made several trips to Mexico covering the plight of the migrant worker.

An assignment he always looked forward to was a space launch. Paul covered over 80 shuttle and un-manned missions launched from Kennedy

Space Center, including the ill-fated Columbia mission.

Paul left the newspaper business behind in 2008 and prepared for his new career. In 2009, he became a ranger for the Florida Park Service, serving first at Rainbow Springs State Park near Ocala and now back home as a Resident Ranger at the Savannas Preserve State Park here in St. Lucie County.

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2015 Photo Themes • January 2015 ............................. Lines

• February 2015 ............................ Unexpected Angles

• March 2015 ................................ Old Florida

• April 2015 .................................. Special Effects

• May 2015 ................................... Framing

• June 2015 .................................. Urban Decay

• July 2015 .................................... Street Photography

• August 2015 ............................... Signs

• September 2015 ........................ Transportation

• October 2015 ............................. Beautiful Blur

• November 2015 ......................... Couples

• December 2015 .......................... TCPC Holiday Party

New 2015 [email protected]

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Speakers scheduled for 2015March - Our photo contest winners, Jeff Kraengel and his wife, Connie, will give us an insight on the what and how of travel photography. They’ll be showing us some awesome places of the world they’ve visited that we may never have the chance to see ourselves.The meetings will include many other special activities and events you won’t want to miss. More news to come.

Monthly Theme: Unexpected Angles

Only send or bring 2 photos. Place the file in a folder titled like this

example: John-Smith-Unexpected Angles

NEWS LETTERFebruary 2015

Monthly Meeting Gear SwapPhotographers are always looking for the latest and greatest gear and equipment. We spend a lot of money looking for that perfect piece of equipment that is going to take our photography to the next level. And, so, over the years we all end up collecting things that we no longer want or use, i.e. camera bodies, lenses, camera bags, filters, tripods, etc., etc.

We will have space/tables available for you to display your photographic related items you wish to sell, trade or give away. Your items should be marked with the usual info, i.e. name, price and any spec sheet data, etc. Also, any publications you wish to sell or share – bring them. Displaying your items during the social hour will get the most exposure. The Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc. will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any displayed items. Each member is totally responsible for their own stuff. All equipment/materials must be removed from the building by the end of the meeting. Any items not claimed by the end of the meeting will be disposed of. Okay, now, everybody dig through your closets and old camera bags and see what you’ve got. What’s that old saying – “one man’s trash is another.


Photos of January GUEST SPEAKER

Robert “Robbie” L. AdamsOur Best wishes and quick recovery to

Alto L. “Bud” Adams, Jr.

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Amateur and Professional Photography ShowDivision 1 – Pee Wee - under 8 years of ageDivision 2 – Youth: Junior - 8 to 12 years, Senior - 13 to 18 years

(Must be in grades K-12) Division 3 – Adult - over 18 years Division 4 – Senior - over 65 years Division 5 – Professional, all ages (judged in all mediums separately)

~Group Entries are accepted in all age divisions and will be judged separately.~ Click on the drop down menu for Entry Forms.

4-H members must enter at least one entry in the 4-H photo exhibit.

1. All entries will be accepted Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, 2015, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There is no entry fee.2. Entries previously exhibited at the St. Lucie County Fair will not be accepted.3. There is a limit of 6 entries per photographer.4. There will be an Amateur and Professional class for each category.5. Qualified judges will be selected and their decision is final. All protests must be made in writing.6. We reserve the right to sub-divide categories dependent upon subject matter and amount of entries received.7. All entries must be framed and ready to hang. Please be sure that your frame is capable of being hung from a pegboard (using a metal hook that sticks out from the board/wall). The peg must fit fully into the frame and the piece must hang straight. We will not accept frames that cannot be hung. If applicable framing cannot be found, entries that are matted only (and not framed), will be accepted, but still must be able to be hung on a peg/peg board. Wire hangers (all the way across the frame) are preferred, espe-cially for heavy art pieces. ABSOLUTELY NO BAR HOOKS OR TAPED-ON HANGERS/HOOKS/WIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED.SEE ILLUSTRATION BELOW FOR HANGING INSTRUCTIONS.8. The St. Lucie County Fair Association, Inc. is not responsible for loss, damage or accident.9. The St. Lucie County Fair Association, Inc. reserves the right to display or not display.10. Entries must be picked up on Monday, March 9, between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday, March 10, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Claim tickets must accompany all pick ups.11. After judging is complete, you are welcome to identify your art/photo with a business card or other small label.

Bar Hook (Sawtooth) Pegboard/Hook WireABSOLUTELY NOT ALLOWED Item must fit on this hook Preferred Method

We strongly recommend just matting your entries; NO FRAMES REQUIRED!

Photography Show continued:

Categories

1) Landscape/Scenery2) People/Portraits (as main focus of shot; otherwise mixed)3) Animals/Insects/Reptiles4) Flowers/plants/bushes (as main focus)5) Black and White/Sepia6) Mixed*7) Enhanced (using photo editing program such as PhotoShop, etc.)

* Mixed contains more than one sub-category, for example: a photo with both people and animals together, or a photo of scenery that also includes insects.

ADULT ENTRY FORMPHOTOGRAPHY

St. Lucie County Fair Association(Please indicate which area of competition)

______Adult (over 18)______Senior (over 65)

______Amateur______Professional

NAME:__________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________

PHONE#_______/___________________________ EMAIL _______________________________________

**LIMIT 6 ENTRIES PER PERSON

Category Description/Name Ribbon Tag#

Categories

1) Landscape/Scenery2) People/Portraits (as main focus of shot; otherwise mixed)3) Animals/Insects/Reptiles4) Flowers/plants/bushes (as main focus)5) Black and White/Sepia6) Mixed*7) Enhanced (using photo editing program such as PhotoShop, etc.)

All items not claimed after official Check-Out will be disposed of and all premium ribbons andmonies forfeited. Exhibitor acknowledges receipt and review of the Premium Exhibit handbook. The terms contained in the Premium Book are specifically incorporated herein by reference and made ofpart herein, and the Exhibitor agrees to comply and be bound by every applicable term, provision,rule, regulation and condition stated.

*Containing more than one sub-category, for example: a photo with bothpeople and animals together, or a photo of scenery that also includesinsects.


FCCC ConventionThe 2015 FCCC Convention will be held on Mar 6th, 7th and 8th, 2015 at Florida Gulf

Coast University in Estero, FL. Check out the video at www.f3c.org.

3 photo submissions per Entry Fee

All programs and related activities sponsored for, or assisted by, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are open to all persons without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Florida Cooperative Extension Service/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences/University of Florida/Dr.

Nick T. Place, Dean and Director for Extension.

Categories

Florida’s Natural Landscape Florida’s Native Fauna Florida’s Native Flora

Youth

Prizes Best in Show: $250.00 1st per Category: $100.00 2nd per Category: $50.00 Honorable Mention: Ribbons


Pelican Island Wildlife Festival Photography Contest 2015

Pelican Island Preservation SocietySaturday, March 14, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)Sebastian, FLEvent DetailsThis photography contest provides an opportunity for photographers to share their best work of Florida nature with the visitors to this popular festival. We can inspire more people to take their cameras to National Wildlife Refuges and other wild lands within Florida and capture images of the amazing wildlife and scenic beauty.Entrants will submit digital images in up to three categories. At the festival, continuous slideshows using LCD displays

will present the images and recognize the photographers. A Web gallery, linked to the Pelican Island Preservation Society website, will show the winning photos and all finalists. Photos will be judged in three classes –1 Wildlife Photos 2 Landscape Photos3 Macro PhotosNote that Macro implies close-up images of native insects, wildlife and plants regardless of the lens used to obtain the image. All photos must be taken in Florida.The entry fee is $25 per photographer for up to three images; winners will receive cash awards ($100 for Best in Show, $75 for 1st in each class, additional awards based upon entries per class). Additionally, the winning photos will be printed, matted and framed for a silent auction at the festival. The proceeds of the silent auction will benefit the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Florida’s Natural Legacy photography contest sponsored by the Florida Master Naturalists is underway!! The attachments below contain the website and contest info. DEADLINE: February 15th (midnight). Categories are: Florida’s Natural Landscapes, Florida Native Flora, Florida Native Fauna and Youth. Cash prizes will be awarded and invitations may be extended to participate in an exhibit at the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens. Now is the time to enter your photos!!!


February 2015 MONTHLY CONTEST WINNERS

1st Place CongratulationsJeff Kraengel

3rd Place CongratulationsRobbie Sheets

2nd Place CongratulationsChristine Wickham


Diane DiMaio Arlene Brooks

February 2015 MONTHLY CONTEST ENTRIES

Kris Haggblom Gail Sheets


Don Wickham Jerry Swain


Ginger Shoun John Furlong



Lisa Renee Ludlum Kathryn Turney

Helen Sandy Aponte Harry McVay



James Brown Rene Fernandez

Ulaina Whitlock Tom Gilmore

At the Old City Hall, 315 Avenue A

The corner of Us 1 and Avenue Athe First Wednesday of Every Month

Social time 6:00pmThe Meeting Will Start at 6:30pm

Wednesday, the 4th of February, 2015

The Theme for February 2015 Meeting

website: http://www.TCPCinc.org

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Unexpected AnglesThe photographers goal with all still photography is to use your creativity to make pictures that capture perspectives people have never before seen—perspectives that are enlightening, fresh, tell stories and make people say “Wow!”

Perspective is an important ingredient in a good photograph, and photographing your subjects from unexpected angles is a simple way to add that unique perspective. Most of us tend to spot and photograph potential subjects from an eye-level, straight-ahead point of view. We look down at tulips, out at the sea, and up at skyscrapers. By exploring your subjects beyond predictable first impressions, you can create new and startling compositions.

This requires a bit of visual detective work: You have to walk (or crawl or climb) around, over, and under your subject until its true personality surfaces. You may feel silly in getting to such vantage points, but your pictures will vindicate you.

High vantage points, for example, help organize complex scenes. At street level, faces and signs in a crowded marketplace dominate, making the scene muddled. From a balcony or window above, however, crates of colorful fruits and vegetables form patterns, and streaming crowds weave inviting visual rhythms.

Low angles can exaggerate the height of tall subjects or reveal unseen aspects of low-lying ones, especially when combined with a very close viewpoint and the perspective-stretching effects of a wide-angle lens. Photograph a flower from below the flower looking up.

Remember bring up to two Unexpected Angle images to the next meeting. You can bring them on any type of flash memory card, or email them to [email protected], the day before the meeting. I repeat, email your images the day before, not the day of the meeting, so we will be able to view and discuss images from everyone.

As you are shooting remember the following month’s themes:

• March 2015 ...............................Old Florida

• April 2015 ..................................Special Effects

• May 2015 ...................................Framing

• June 2015 ...................................Urban Decay

• July 2015 ....................................Street Photography

• August 2015 ...............................Signs

• September 2015 ........................Transporta on

• October 2015 .............................Beau ful Blur

• November 2015 .........................Couples

• December 2015 .........................TCPC Christmas Party

NEWS LETTER€¦ · NEWS LETTER February 2015 Amateur and Professional Photography Show Division 1 – Pee Wee - under 8 years of age Division 2 – Youth: Junior - 8 to 12 years,

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