by Susan Sheets | Apr 22, 2019 | Competition Results, Happenings, Print Winners
Two First Places
Quiet Sunrise Nomeca Hartwell
A typical beautiful and peaceful September sunrise taken 10 days before the end of my lookout ‘career’ though I didn’t know it at the time. I blended 2 bracketed shots to get the foreground and sky properly exposed and then took it from there with some luminosity masks and a little dodging to get the feeling right. Taken on a tripod with my Nikon D750 and the 24mm f1.8 lens at f/4, 1/640 sec., ISO 1600 ( manual settings), 2nd shot at 1/160 ( +2EV). Blended in LR, finished in PS.
If The Shoe Fits Dale George
This image was taken at the Pike Place Market in Seattle about 3 years ago. I was at the lower level and saw this “Shoe Museum” or others would call a tourist trap. I loved the nostalgic look and feel of it and had to have it.
Taken late day when the crowds had diminished. Used my trusty old Canon 5DMKIII and 24-70 Canon lens. No flash was used and I had it on a tripod. I took a 3 image bracketed set at ISO 2000, set on aperture priority, f/6.3 and average exposure of 1/50th sec. I usually set my bracketed sets at plus and minus 1 stop or slightly more. Blended in Photomatix and worked on in Lightroom. This still rates as one of my top ten favorite images of mine because of the nostalgic look.
Two Second Places
Aw Nuts Greg Smith
A Restful Place Cynthia Briseno
by Susan Sheets | Apr 20, 2019 | Happenings, Image of The Month
Image of The Month
Eyeing You
Russ Williamson
The subject is a Blue and Gold Macaw. This photo was taken with my Nikon camera, and a free standing flash with reflecting umbrella. The camera settings were F/16, 1/80 sec., ISO-200, and a focal length of 165mm in the 35mm format. The photo was sharpened, and cropped in Photoshop for showing on the club’s projector.
I’ve been a Caveman Camera Club member for the last twelve years and I’m currently assisting the club as the Electronic Image Coordinator. Photography has always interested me, and I enjoy seeing the images each month that the club members show.
Congratulations! Russ on a beautiful image. Look for Russ’s image in print in the Daily Courier.
by Susan Sheets | Apr 20, 2019 | Competition Results, EID Winners, Happenings
Assigned Category – Wide Angle
Two First Place Winners
I Like Sun Stars Dave Church
“This photo was taken as the sun was rising over the Applegate River at my home. It was shot on April 13th, when I was scouting around for some images to submit to the Club “Wide-Angle” competition coming up the following week. I have always like sunstars, and I thought this turned out pretty good. The original shot was taken with my Canon 6D using a 16-35mm lens. The camera settings were 1/80 sec, f16, ISO 250, 16mm. It was processed in Lightroom. I’m a big fan of the Clarity, Dehaze, and Vibrance tools, and I also played around with the HSL colors section”.
Tube City Jim Ingraham
‘Tube City’ Technical data: Nikon D700 with Sigma 14-24 mm lens at 14 mm. ISO 400 and f14 at 1/500th second. This image was taken at 17th and Lawrence in downtown Denver on a warm winter day this last Christmas. Shooting straight into the sun. I had to lay on my back to get the sculpture to frame the skyscrapers. I believe it was a Sunday so I didn’t get too many weird stares from people.
Four Second Places
Redwood Gateway Greg Smith
Brilliance Of Vine Maple Ozzie Cummins
I Saw The Light Pam Arbogast
Coastal Contemplation Pam Arbogast
Four Third Places
Joshua Tree Jim Heern
Happy New Year Jim Ingraham
The Empty Docks Rose Christner
Condensed Beauty Greg Smith
Open Category Winners
Three First Places
Eyeing You Russ Williamson
The White Walkers Are Coming Rose Christner
“This was shot on 11/18/18 at Dale Georges studio. A few of us came to play with Dales dolls…as he so graciously set them up, provided lighting as well as smoke. It was a first for me and I had a lot of fun shooting. This image was one of hundreds I took that day at 1/8 sec, F5.6, 27mm, ISO 500 with my Canon EOS 80D on a tripod. To all of us there, it was about the lighting and moving them and shooting thru the smoke. Very fun and cool way to learn how to make the shot! Thanks again Dale!
This was named after the “Game Of Thrones” series that is so popular right now. “The White Walkers Are Coming”.”
Lovely Lexi Susan Sheets
Second Place
Contemplating The Bottom Susan Sheets
I visit this waterfall often in the Willamette National Forest. Last July was the lowest I have ever seen it. I enjoyed finding someone’s rock cairn on this visit while I contemplated the falls and captured some images of this place that is special to me. Shot at 15mm, f8, ISO 640, 1/8sec.
by Susan Sheets | Apr 11, 2019 | Happenings
Come join us from 7-9pm for the second to last competition meeting of the year. The assigned category is Wide Angle. We will be featuring an all club panel of three very talented judges.
Also please note: Remember, if you are submitting a print or prints, you must have them in before the meeting starts!!! Here is an excerpt from the Board Meeting minutes, and it was also announced at the last meeting: 6:45 is the new deadline.
Discussion for a timed deadline for print submissions, all prints must be submitted 15 minutes prior to start of meeting….
Please sign in your prints at the sign in table. Please do not give prints to the judging/scoring peeps! Just a friendly reminder… 😉
Thank you! See you Wednesday!
by Susan Sheets | Apr 7, 2019 | Happenings
The date is set so mark your calendars. Join in the celebration!
When: June 5th, 6pm – 9pm
Details: Our event will be POTLUCK – yum!! Bring a delicious dish and your favorite beverage. Alcohol is fine too. A Food Sign Up sheet to follow soon via email and at our meetings.
Cost: $5.00 – to cover the cost of the room and supplies. What you don’t need to worry about: Dishware, silverware, cups and ice.
The Venue: Is a new space called the Hivve located at: 164 South East G St.
Grants Pass, OR 97526 https://www.thehivve.com
Come join us and find out who will win the PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD, BEST PRINT IMAGE, BEST DIGITAL IMAGE, BEST ASSIGNED CATEGORY IMAGE AND THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD.
As Jim H. says, “You gotta eat anyway, right?”. So start thinking about those special dishes and join us in our Year End Celebration!
