I’ve taken photographs most of my life but have really become interested in photography in the last few years. My husband and I joined the Caveman Camera Club about a year and a half ago.
Technical data: Tripod mounted, ISO 560, 1/30th second @ f10. Nikon D810 with Sigma 24-105 Art lens @ 32 mm. Shot on a cloudy day. Georges place is pure Americana, inside and out. If you ever want to go there, just ask me. I think the place is fascinating and George can tell you stories about every item he has procured over the years.
1st Place – Three way tie
“Good time, Saturday night” Debbie Jallit
I was scrambling for an idea for this month’s assigned subject when I thought about Bluegrass music. I have an antique 4-string banjo that my uncle owned, back from the 20’s I believe, and decided that it would be a good subject. I set this up outside on our covered porch on an old nail barrel propping it up against my saddle, added a harmonica and a bottle of Jim Beam. (I didn’t have a fiddle to add to the mix…..) I did some sharpening and added a vignette to the image. I used my Nikon D750 with my 28-300 lens, 1/62, F9, ISO 100.
2nd Place – Three way tie
“Barber Shop” Dave Church
2nd Place – Three way tie
“Far away, and not so long ago” Nomeca Hartwell
2nd Place – Three way tie
“Fireworks” Vince Williams
3rd Place – Four way tie
“Uninspired title #1” Dale George
3rd Place – Four way tie
“Farmers Market” Judy Cox
3rd Place – Four way tie
“Jim Heern” Old Glory
3rd Place – Four way tie
“Shell Station” Jim Ingraham
Electronic Image Competition – Open Category
1st Place
“The Stare down” Bobette Heern
This image was taken at the West Coast Game Park Safari 8 miles south of Bandon, Oregon. Overcast skies. Early morning. I brought a plastic sack to sit on. Everytime he heard the bag rattle, I got his immediate focused attention. Captured this shot as he approached me at the fence. I bet he thought I had a second breakfast for him. He hung around while i snapped away. I softly told him what a magnifiecent creature he was and that it was an honor to be in his presence. He continued to pose. We were communing with each other in a timeless space. Nikon 610
2nd Place – Four way tie
“Flaming white Tulip” Laurie Scaruffi
2nd Place – Four way tie
“Waiting patiently” Rose Christner
2nd Place – Four way tie
“Emerging Sunflower” Russ Williamson
2nd Place – Four way tie
“Spirit Island” Jan Kloes
3rd Place – Four way tie
“Apple Blossom” Doris Welborn
3rd Place – Four way tie
“In the strike zone” Joel Takarsh
3rd Place – Four way tie
“Blue Light Special” Pam Arbogast
3rd Place – Four way tie
“Definitely safe” Joel Takarsh
Print Image Competition – Assigned (Americana)
1st Place -Two way tie
“Bull Rider” Linda Bryant
This photo was taken at the McCaslin Rodeo in Grants Pass. Shot with my Canon EOS 6D,using a Canon 70-200 mm lens. My settings were F/2.8, 1/4000sec., ISO 6400 at 200mm.It is almost straight out of the camera. I cropped it and sharpened it to bring in the details of the dirt.I also added Topaz Glow at 20%.
Print Image Competition – Assigned (Americana)
1st Place -Two way tie
“Majestic” Linda Bryant
I took this photo at Wildlife Images in Grants Pass. Used my Canon EOS 6D camera. Settings were F/5.6, 1/500 sec., ISO 400, at 300mm.I sharpened the Eyes, the Beak and some of the Feathers on the face.
Print Image Competition – Open category
1st Place
“Calla Lilly” Jim Ingraham
This image was taken in Crescent City near the pier on a cloudy, windy and rainy day. Shot hand held at ISO 1600, 1/500th second at f16. Nikon D810 and 70-200 Nikkor lens set at 150 mm. This was probably on of the last good shots I got with this lens as a couple of weeks later I dropped it in the ocean. It is now a magnificent paper weight.
2nd Place
“High Limit Lounge” Dale George
3rd Place
“Open all night” Dale George
