Here are the results of the March 7, 2018 Caveman Camera Club competition:
Guest Lead Judge: Matt Connell – Fire Mountain Gems. Member Judges: Lynda Noles and Dave Church (member judges do not score their own images).
Image of the Month:
Lynda Noles’ “Koi” in the assigned category. Attached is a jpeg of Lynda’s winning image, a “head shot” of her, and her “Daily Courier” release. Lynda writes about her image:
“My “assigned, straight down photo” of the Koi was taken from the bridge across the moat that surrounds part of the Colorado Bell Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. I had to reach as far as I could to get this shot, and therefore used my lightweight iPhone for this picture. The iPhone automatic settings were 1/120 sec. @ f2.2, ISO 50. I took this picture on February 25, 2018 at 9:30 am.”
“I am an amateur photographer who particularly likes the assigned photo challenges that the Caveman Camera Club has each month. I have been a Club member for 3 1/2 years.”
Winners for March, 2018
Electronic-Image Open: (15 entries)
1st Delicate Arch Jim Heern
Delicate Arch
2nd- Cold Mountain Waters Ozzie Cummins
Cold Mtn Waters
3rd – Looking Up Susan Sheets
3rd (tie) Into a Child’s Eyes Julie Padgett
HM Winter Waterfall Ross Steensland
HM Night Song Nomeca Hartwell
HM Flowers in the Green Julie Padgett
Electronic-Image Assigned: (22 entries)
1st – Koi Lynda Noles
1st (tie) The Watched Russ Williamson
1st (tie) Please Use Handrails Susan Sheets
1st (tie) West Coast Girl Jim Ingraham
2nd – Crater Lake Flying High Jeremy VanSchoonhoven
2nd (tie) Petroleum Planet Jim Ingraham
2nd (tie) From Above Vince Williams
2nd (tie) Wait for Me Paris Daniel Allen
2nd (tie) Two Feet Dave Church
Prints Open: (10 entries)
1st -Topsy Turvy Rose Christner
2nd – Orange Urchin Russ Williamson
2nd (tie) Bird of Prey Jeremy VanSchoonhoven
Prints Assigned: (5 entries)
1st – Will Grow Up Russ Williamson
2nd- You Want Me to do What Next Winter? Dave Bell
Jim Heern won the honors of being the Caveman Camera Club member who has the “Image of the Month” for February.
We would like to offer our congratulations on Jim’s print photo “Eurasian Owl” for winning a first place in the open competition. As such, it has been selected as the Caveman Camera Club’s “Top Image of the Month” during the month of February 2018. This picture will also be submitted to the “Daily Courier” for an article in an upcoming issue.
Image of the month, by Jim Heern.
Jim Ingrahm also won 1st place with his picture entry of “Splash”
Splash by Jim Ingrahm
Jeremy Vanschoonhoven says this was shot in my house using the pluto trigger and water drop timer setup. “Water Umbrella” was shot with Sony a99ii using a 60mm Laowa-Macro lens ISO 1250 1/15th F30 Off camera flash from the right side and slightly behind. This was shot in my house using the pluto trigger and water drop timer setup.
Jeremy Vanschoonhoven
Jeremy who also placed with his picture “Liquid Glass”. He says that his Liquid Glass open print was used with all the same settings and setup as above
Other 1st place winners include; David Church – Birds of a Feather =1st
Birds Of A Feather by David Church
This image was taken at Bryce Canyon National Park, at one of the overlooks along the drive. The two crows were just sitting on the ledge and I quietly approached them to start taking photos. I was the only person at the overlook at that time. They were pretty cooperative. The shot was taken at mid-day, but it was slightly overcast, and I think that helped soften the image capture a bit.
The camera is a Canon 70d with a 18-135 mm lens at 64mm. The photo was shot at ISO 200 at f10 at 1/200 second. It was processed with both Lightroom and Photoshop programs.
“I’ve taken photos most of my life starting at home with my Dad’s darkroom. I joined the Caveman Camera Club in 2009, and since then have enjoyed learning and serving with a great group of folks”.
2ndplace photo’s in our February competition.
Russ Williamson = Injection = 2nd
Jeremy Vanschoonhoven = Red Seas Liquid Death Cap = 2nd
Susan Sheets – Graffiti Times Two = 2nd
Susan Sheets – Magnolia Blossom = 2nd
Daniel Allen – Looking at You =2nd
Jim Ingrahm – Strawberry Splash = 2nd
Jim Heern – My Sunday Hat-2nd
Pictures that won 3rd place or received an honorable mention will also be in the February posting.
Bekah Vanschoonhen: Won 3rd place with Reclaimed Reflections
Dave Low: Won 3rd pl with his photo of Grandpa’s tools
Linda Williams: Received 3rd pl for her “Boy in Slurry”
Ozzie Cummins: Received 3rd pl with”One Room School”
Vince Williams: Received 3rd pl for “Red Dice”
Debbie Jallit: Received 3rd pl. for “Teddy’s Bedtime”
Joy Lane: Received 3rd pl with “V8”
Bobette Heern: Received 3rd pl with “Nemo and Friends”
Vince Williams: Received 3rd pl with “Giant Wheel”
Debbie Jallit: Won 2nd place with “Grandma’s Kitchen”
Joy Land: Received 2nd place with “Lights and Grille”
Linda Bryant: Received 2nd pl with “Nicks Market”
Rose Christner: Received 1st place with “ReCycling”; writes this about her photo “Re-Cycling” Rose wrote to me this scene in the ‘Murphy Country Nursery’ just reminded me of how it was to ride the old Schwinn bicycle when I was young. Now re-purposing it in a garden setting was so perfect for fond memories of yesteryear. Loved how the morning sun was casting it’s rays of light down on the bike. Taken in June of 2017 with a Canon 80D, 18-135lens at 1/4sec, F9, ISO100
Jeremy Vanschoonhen: Received 3pl with his photo of “Golden Eyes”
Jim Heern: Received 3rd place for his “Mandrillus Sphinx”
Ozzie Cummins: Received 3rd place with “Autumn Flows, Warm and Cold”.
Susan Sheets: Received 3rd pl with “Quite”
Bekah Vanschoonhen: Received 2nd Pl. for “Shining Through”
Susan Sheets: Received 2nd pl for her “High Water”
Bobette Heern: Got 1st pl for her “Bluesy Boy”
Jim Heern: Received 2nd pl with “Wanna Bear Hug”
Jim Heern: Won 2nd place with “Will you Play with Us?”
Nomeca Hartwell: Got 3rd pl with “Light on the Hill”
Linda Williams: Got 1st pl with “Home Town Marshall”
Printed OPEN:
Jim Heern -Wanna Bear Hug =24- 2nd Pl
David Low -The Wharf=23- 3rd Pl
Jeremy VanSchoonhoven -Freedom’s Never Free= 23 -3rd pl
Nomeca Hartwell -Light on the Hill = 23 -3rd pl
Bobette Heern –Nemo and Friends =23 – 3rd pl
ELECTRONIC ASSIGNED
BekahVanschoonhen-Reclaimed Reflection=22-3rd
Dave Low – Grandpa’s tools =22-3rd
Debbie Jallit –In Great Grandma’s Kitchen-24-2nd
JoyLane – Lights & Grille =23-2nd
Linda Williams –Boy In Surry=22-3rd
Ozzie Commins –One Room School=22-3rd
Vince Williams-Red Dice =22 -3rd
Debbie.Jallit-Teddy’s Bedtime=22- 3rd
Joy Lane –V8 = 23-3rd
Linda Bryant – Nicks Market =24-2nd
Vince Williams –Giant Wheel=22-3rd
1st place Winners for January
Jim Heern Will You Play With Us=24-2nd pl.
Jeremy VanSchoonhoven-Armadilliidae (RolliePollie) =25 -1st pl.
1st place winner: Susan Sheets wrote this about her image
“The wood carver at It’s a Burl in Cave Junction was thoroughly engrossed in his work one rainy afternoon in October. He described it as his meditation. Mine was photographing him.”
“I’m a new member of the Caveman Camera Club. Great people, lots of learning, and plenty of fun, are making it a wonderful place to share my photo passion.”
Also a 1st place winner is: Russ Williamson, who wrote this about his photo:
“This photo was taken in Seattle at the Chihuly Garden and Glass. I used my Nikon 810 with the ISO set at 2000. The shot was take handheld since no tripods are allowed. The lens I used was my 14mm-24mm, set at 22mm, F14, at 1/20 second. The glass sculptures are suspended from the ceiling by steel cables, and illuminated by spot lights.”
Winners for December, 2017
Electronic-Image Open: (15 entries)
1st The Carver’s Meditation — Susan Sheets
2nd (tie) Mirage in Black — Julie Padgett
2nd (tie) On Golden Pond — Ozzie Cummins
3rd (tie) Concentration — David Church
3rd (tie) Looking Back — Jim Heern
3rd (tie) Newport Bay — David Church
Electronic-Image Assigned: (Humor) (24 entries)
1st I Hate Water Landings — Jim Ingraham
2nd Aerodynamically Challenged — Jim Ingraham
3rd(tie) Reluctant Elf — Debbie Jallit
3rd(tie) Smiling Horse — Linda Bryant
HM Horse Peeing on Girl — Linda Bryant
HM Comforts of Home — Ozzie Cummins
HM Christmas Tree — Vince Williams
HM Too Much Ice Cream — Vince Williams
Prints Open: (9 entries)
1st Floating Glass #2 — Russ Williamson
2nd(tie) Lethal Weapon — Jim Heern
2nd(tie) Planet Splendor — Nomeca Hartwell
Prints Assigned: (Humor) (5 entries)
1st This is My Happy Face — Jim Ingraham
2nd(tie) Bunny Humper — Rose Christner
2nd(tie) I Said No More Taco Bell — Jeremy Vanschoonhoven
Judges: Judy Cox, Jan Franz and Gene Rimmer (Lead Judge)
Electronic Competition – Open Category
1st Place – Image of the Month
“Curious Spider” by Jeremy Vanschoonhoven
“This Image was taken in October near Wilderville Oregon while on a hike looking for bugs! This spider was floating through the air and landed on this blackberry bush, and was so cute he kept hiding from me then peaking around the leaves to look at me! I think he could see his reflection in the lens. I was using my Sony a99ii with the Sony 100mm macro lens. My shutter speed was 1/125th ISO 2000 F9. I used an off camera flash hand held. I was also shooting hand held with the camera so it was quite a tricky shot to get the spider in focus get the flash in the right spot and take the shot.”
“I started getting serous about photography last year and am loving it! I cant wait to see what the future holds!”
2nd Place (3-way Tie)
“Color Riot” by Bobette Heern
2nd Place (3-way Tie)
“Jaded Eyes” by Jim Heern
2nd Place (3-way Tie)
“Water Bouquet” by Nomeca Hartwell
3rd Place (5-way Tie)
“Want Some” by Daniel Allen
3rd Place (5-way Tie)
“Richie” by Dave Church
3rd Place (5-way Tie)
“Budding Artists” by Jim Ingraham
3rd Place (5-way Tie)
“A Perfect Day at the Beach” by Patty Booth
3rd Place (5-way Tie)
“Gotham City” by Jim Ingraham
Print Competition – Open Category
1st Place (2-way Tie)
“The Warrior Beetle” by Rose Christner
This was a total of 23 stacked macro photos compiled into one in Photoshop. Jeremy V. taught me how to do it with this model beetle. Dale G. loaned me his 100mm and I was really enjoying trying to capture everything. I used the Canon 80D and shot this at 1/80sec, F7.1, 100mm, ISO 1600 and on a tripod with extra lighting. The world of macro fascinates me and has given me a greater respect for our smaller creatures of this planet and I look forward to learning more.
“This image was shot late in October on my visit to the Taylor Creek area to capture fall colors. It is of a bridge along the Taylor Creek Trail that parallels Forest Service Road #25 near Galice, Oregon. Photo was shot with a Canon 6D, with a 24-70mm f4 lens at 24mm. Exposure is 1/80 sec, f8 at ISO 320.”
1st Place (2-way Tie)
“Breaking Fog” by Nomeca Hartwell
Breaking Fog was a quick shot from the downriver side of Hellgate Bridge on a second field trip up Taylor Creek. A Soft and Muted Glow effect added a nice feel to the image. ISO 250, 1/400, f/7 with handheld Nikon D750 and zoom set at 38mm.
2nd Place (2-way Tie)
“6th & Taprock” by Vince Williams
2nd Place (2-way Tie)
“Gold Hill Train Tressel” by Linda Bryant
3rd Place
“Barnacle Brdige” by Rose Christner
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“London Bridge” by Dave Low
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“Abandoned and Forgotten” by Debbie Jallit
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“Green Bridge” by Linda Bryant
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“Golden Gate” by Debbie Jallit
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“Portland Bridge” by Judy Cox
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“Bridge Into a Misty Morning” by Ozzie
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“Bridge Up & Over” by Theresa Kubat
Honorable Mention (6-way Tie)
“Florence” by Vince Williams
Print Competition – Assigned Category (Bridges)
1st Place (2-way Tie)
“Tilikum Bridge” by Jim Heern
Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was designed by TriMet, the Portland metropolitan area‘s regional transit authority. The bridge also serves city buses and the Portland Streetcar, as well as bicycles, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles. Private cars and trucks are not permitted on the bridge. It is the first major bridge in the U.S. that was designed to allow access to transit vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians but not cars.
Construction began in 2011, and the bridge was officially opened on September 12, 2015. In homage to Native American civilizations, the bridge was named after the local Chinook word for people. The Tilikum Crossing was the first new bridge to be opened across the Willamette River in the Portland metropolitan area since 1973.
ISO 250, f 5.6, 2.5 sec.
1st Place (2-way Tie)
“Old Golden” by Russ Williamson
This photo was taken while passing under the Golden Gate bridge on a cruse ship for the club’s monthly assigned category. This month it was for bridges. I used my Nikon camera and captured a RAW image which I refined in Photoshop. The camera was handheld with a 24 – 70mm lens set at 70mm, ISO 400, F/14, at 125 sec.
