Meeting Notes of February 9, 2012

To all DPI-SIG members and other interested parties:

A sincere welcome to our twelve new members! This is a record for new members joining at one meeting.

Nathan Apkon, Margaret Brophy, Diana Calleja, Yvonne Childs, Steven Fuhrman, Joseph Green, Bob Kelly, John Levins, Sarah Murphy, Gary Schechter, Richard Suter, Egide Thein. Jim Hughes joined in January but wasn’t listed in the January Meeting Notes.

Our slideshow producer, Jeff Bilyeau, presented our monthly theme photos based on “M A D E   w i t h   L O V E.   to an audience of approximately 120 photographers!   The love-filled music was entertaining and nostalgic.  Jeff reported that 15 members submitted 77 photos.  Let’s make sure Jeff is busier next month!  He uses Pro Show Producer for his slideshows.  Your photos are shown at the meeting and will also appear on the web-site’s page of slideshows.  http://www.dpi-sig.org.

A big thank you to the volunteers who offer their photography services for the Non-Profit Organizations.  Remember, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to offer your services.  The organizations just need someone to photograph their event.  Please respond to the emails from the various organizations and let Laura DePamphilis know when you have volunteered your services: dpi-npphoto@naples.net.  

IN THE NEWS: Marilyn Nagy’s “Warmth in Numbers” photo was published in the Naples Daily News.  Bob Melin’s “Purr-fect Tree” was also published in the Naples Daily News.  Dennis Goodman’s “Catch of the Day” was published in the Collier Citizen. 

Congratulations are in order for Terry Fitzgerald, Dennis Goodman and Karin Smith for being chosen by Clyde Butcher to participate in the 6th Annual Florida Juried Photography Exhibit presented by the Friends of Rookery Bay and the United Arts Council.  The exhibit will be on display through March 31, 2012 at the gallery located on Tower Road off Collier Blvd. (Rt. 951).

Also, congratulations to Nancy Springer who won a Gold Medal for Best of Show in the Photographic Society of America’s Electronic Imaging Divisions Creative Competition for her “Deco Car” image.   

Eric Hansen reminded the audience of the FCCC Conference scheduled for March 23, 24 & 25, 2012, to be held at the Naples Hilton Hotel.  This three-day event, sponsored by DPI-SIG, will host world-class speakers such as Connie Bransilver, Bill Fortney, George Lepp, and Artie Morris, etc., plus some of our local experts in photography.  There will be members attending from the 56 camera clubs throughout  the State of Florida.  Check the website for a complete lineup of the Conference features, PLUS you can register online for the various workshops: http://www.f3c.org.  REGISTER NOW! 

Les Schwartz, Outing Director, announced a DPI-SIG Virtual Outing #2 in an email to members: The new task is to find the letters of your own name in images.  First, last, middle or all – your choice. You can use capital letters or lower case. You may, of course, photograph other letters of the alphabet, as you see them. Regardless….have fun with this one!  He’d like your images by March 1, 2012, and he will put all images in a slide show for viewing at the March  meeting.  If you have any questions, please contact Les Schwartz at dpi-outing@naples.net. 

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – DPI-SIG Outing at Kowiachobee Animal Preserve at 3 p.m.  See Les’ email to members.

Saturday, April 14, 2012 – DPI-SIG Outing at the Immokalee Airport: Hot Air Balloon event.  More info to follow.

Reminder: All information on DPI-SIG outings is posted on our website at: dpi-sig.org.

 

Nic Provenzo, Art Show Director, and Harold Kurzman, Club Competition Director, are preparing for our next art show to be held at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers FL 33907.  This exhibit/sale will be hanging from Monday, February 13 through Saturday, March 31, 2012.  Did you see our beautiful DPI-SIG poster for the art show?  We have Chuck McKinney to thank for creating another first-class publicity feature for our camera club.  This poster will be on an easel at the show, letting everyone know who we are and that our camera club submitted the photography.  The reception for this art show will be February 24, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Many thanks to Damaris and Juan Gonzalez for a very unique meeting and photo opportunity.  What a fun time to have two “baby cats” posing for the DPI-SIG paparazzi!  The baby tiger, “Subali-Czar” and baby lion, “Shaumbay”, were well photographed and tuckered out when it was time for them to return to Kowiachobee.  Damaris presented a very informative slide show about Kowiachobee Animal Preserve and also designed the Kowiachobee t-shirts that were sold as a fund raiser.  The owner of Kowiachobee Animal Preserve, John Slaby, stressed that they are an educational facility and have several school groups visit their location.  If you missed this special meeting, you can still enjoy Damaris’ slideshow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkdYTdYk-mc

Gordon Campbell did a short presentation on “Deliberate Blur”.  He mentioned three ways to blur an image: (1) the subject is moving; (2) the camera is moving; and (3) the subject and camera are moving.  He said you have to force yourself to keep your camera moving when you are panning shots…follow through!!!  So, don’t delete those blurred shots…they just might be considered artistic!

The next DPI-SIG Photography Round Table discussion for members will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 6 p.m.  Location is upstairs at 5029 Tamiami Trail East in the Village Falls complex.  You must make a reservation because space is limited.

Lightroom User’s Group will meet on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Peggy Farren’s studio, 2383 Linwood Ave., #302. You will be receiving an email of the meeting.  This discussion group is for members only and, due to limited space, is on a first-come basis.  Please do not respond until after you receive your email invitation.  Bill Coakley is moderating this discussion.

This month’s Glossary term:  ”Metering”

 The process of defining the light levels in a scene and providing a measurement for a proper exposure value.  Popular metering modes include evaluative, pattern or matrix metering (an average of independent areas of the image), center-weighted metering (an average of the frame, with emphasis, 60 to 80 percent, on the center of the image), partial metering (generally 10 to 15 percent of the image) and spot metering (generally 1 to 5 percent of the image).  Most digital cameras offer at least two,­ but generally three,­ of these metering options.

Last month’s Glossary term:  “Aspect Ratio”

Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio of a camera is the ratio of the length of the sides of the image produced. A traditional 35mm film frame is approximately 36mm wide by 24mm high. This is an aspect ratio of 36:24, which is expressed as a 3:2 ratio. Most non D-SLR digital cameras have an aspect ratio of 4:3 while most D-SLR’s have a 3:2 ratio. 16:9 (generally named as “Sixteen-Nine”, “Sixteen-by-Nine” and “Sixteen-to-Nine”) is the international standard format of High Definition. Typically video monitors have a 4:3 aspect ratio. Many new digital cameras are offering a variable aspect ratio feature, with selections such as: 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 1:1 and 4:5.

Please check the glossary on our web site for more digital photography terms!

Next month’s theme is: “S T R E E T   S C E N E “   Members are eligible to submit 6 pictures or a 2 minute video to:    dpi-theme@naples.net.   Please follow the procedure for renaming and resizing photos.  Refer to:  dpi-sig.org and click on “Topic of the Month”.   Please follow these guidelines:  Use your name only and the order number you want the images shown.  Title is NOT needed!  E.g., John Doe_01, John Doe_02, etc.  If you like to plan ahesd, theme topics for the entire year are listed on our web site.

COMPETITIONS, EXHIBITIONS & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

Celebrate Mardi Gras on Fifth Avenue South in Naples on February 21, 2012, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Live music and festivities.

Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Festival, February 21-24, 2012, in Everglades City, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  For more information check www.evergladesmuseum.org or www.colliermuseums.org.

Naples Camera Club will have an exhibition at the Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, from February 14 through February 29, 2012.  Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

The Blue Ridge Mountain Photographers have invited our members to enter their 2012 National Juried Nature and Fine Art Photography Exhibit. Last year more than 150 photographs were selected for display in The Art Center, an historic courthouse in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The judge this year will be Professor Paul Dunlap of North Georgia College and State University. A total of $2000 in prize money will be awarded. Early deadline is June 1, 2010. Final deadline is July 2, 2012. Detailed information and entry form can be found at www.blueridgemountainphotographers.com

or www.blueridgearts.net/BRMPNationalShow.aspx

 

The Naples Art Association is seeking photo submissions for the exhibition “Camera USA: National Photography Award 2012″. Photographers are invited to submit one (1) photograph taken in the USA after Jan. 1, 2010. Artists must apply online at www.juriedartservices.com by March 22, 2012.  Accepted entrants will be notified on Apr. 19.

A maximum of 50 photographs will be included in the exhibition. There is a $5,000 grand prize award which will be presented to one photographer during the preview reception on Friday, June 1, 2012, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The entry fee is $32 ($27 for current Naples Art Association members). The exhibition will be open to the public in The von Liebig Art Center from June 4 through Aug. 10, 2012. Call Curator Jack O’Brien at (239) 262-6517 ext. 106 for additional information.  Photographs for the exhibition and the award winner will be selected by Bradly Treadaway of the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York. Treadaway is a Faculty Member and the Digital Media Coordinator for the ICP. He is a Fulbright Scholar to Italy and has exhibited his work in eleven countries.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Check Peggy Farren’s classes, guided tours and events:  http://www.understandphotography.com/.  Her classes range from the beginner to the advanced photographer’s needs.  Classes sell out quickly – sign up now!  There are discounts on class prices for  early registration. (239) 263-7001.  Check her web site for directions, prices, and class descriptions.

                February 15 – Studio Model Shoot

                February 15 – Everglades Outdoor Photo Excursion with Gordon Campbell

                February 16 – DSLR Operation & Exposure Basics

                February 18 – Photoshop Elements Beginner 3 hr. cram course

Gordon Campbell, Photography Instructor, has a seminar scheduled at the Orange Blossom Library, (Airport Rd North & Orange Blossom Rd) on Tuesday, March 6 @ 6:00 – 7:45 p.m.  This is a two-hour digital photo seminar and slide show for both DSLR and Point & Shot camera photographers.  Bring your camera and learn to set your menu and shooting modes.  Plenty of Q & A, plus easy tips the pros use for their best shots.  Reserve your spot now: (239) 776-4743.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

THE NEXT DPI-SIG MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, March 8, 2012, AT 7 P.M.

at Edison State College in Building J, at the Conference Center.

 

NOTICE:  Our membership dues are $30.00 per year.   You will be notified by email when your dues need to be paid.  We request that you also continue to make a donation, at each meeting, in the receptacle provided at the entry table to help offset the rental cost.  Many thanks to all who contribute each month.

 

 Do you know of any family, friends, co-workers, or anyone with an interest in photography?  Please feel free to bring them to our meeting and encourage them to join us!  Most of our new members are referrals.  Remember to use our DPI-SIG business cards and new DPI-SIG brochures to invite potential members to our meetings.   AND, don’t forget to welcome new people at our meetings.  Those of you who attend regularly know familiar faces, but don’t forget the people who are at our meetings for the first time.  We all like to feel welcome!  Extend your hand and start talking photography!

 

Reminder:  All Meeting Previews and Meeting Notes are posted on the website:                                        http://www.dpi-sig.org/breaking-news.

Reminder: If you want information posted on these Meeting Notes, please give the information in writing, either at the meeting, or by email before or immediately after the meeting, to Betty Saunders , saunders@naples.net.

A RECAP OF IMPORTANT DATES…MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

February 16   – Round Table discussion @ 6 p.m., by reservation only

February 23 – Lightroom Users Group @ 6 p.m., by reservation only

February 24 – Reception at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

February 25 – Kowiachobee Outing, by reservation only

March 4  – Deadline to submit Monthly Theme photos “STREET SCENE”

March 6  - DPI-SIG Meeting @ 7 p.m., Building J, Conference Center

Betty Saunders (For Sonny Saunders & Bill Coakley)

A special thanks to all our volunteers:

                Jeff Bilyeau: Monthly Theme Slide Show Producer

                Gordon Campbell – Meeting Photographer

                Christine Cook: DPI-SIG Representative to FCCC

                Pam Costa: Public Relations Director

                Art David: Liaison, Naples Art Association           

                Laura DePamphilis: Coordinator, Volunteer Photographers for Non-Profit Organizations

                Peggy Farren: DPI-SIG Print Facilitator to FCCC

                Nancy Garrison – Liaison, Art League of Marco Island

                Tim Gibbons – Meeting Photographer

                Damaris Gonzalez – Monthly Theme Slide Show Producer/Assistant

                Eric Hansen: 2010, 2012  FCCC Convention Chairman                      

                Mark Helfgott – Sound Consultant

                Harold Kurzman: Club Competition Director

                Orlando Vargas – Meeting Photographer

                Nic Provenzo – Art Show Director

                Betty Saunders: Membership Registrar

                Les Schwartz: Outing Director

               

                Bill Coakley – Co-Founder; Webmaster

                Sonny Saunders – Co-Founder

 

Remember, our camera club functions because of our volunteers.  Please let us know what you are willing to do to help keep this a very active, thriving, energetic and fun group of photographers!

 

A very special thanks to Edison State College for the use of their great facility.