by Debbie Jallit | Oct 10, 2020 | Happenings, Image of The Month
Amy
Photograph by Julie Padgett
Julie writes about her image:
My image of Amy has a fun back story. She contacted me via Instagram in June 2020 wanting to collaborate on a photoshoot. She is a model and photographer who travelled here from Colorado and set up photoshoot plans while visiting here. We photographed the begining of July locally, in the Redwoods, and at the Coast. It was a fun collaboration with great energy.
The following is my data for this image: Nikon Z6, lens 70 to 200, 1/250 sec at f2.8, 140 mm, ISO 500.
Congratulations, Julie, on a great photo! Look for her winning image to be featured in the Daily Courier very soon!
Julie Padgett
by Debbie Jallit | Oct 10, 2020 | EID Winners, Happenings
First Place
Infernal Flame by Ross Steensland
While traveling along Rock Creek road within the Archie Creek Fire, it felt like an otherworldly area. Looking through the dense smoke I could see nothing but ash and silhouettes of what were once large trees. One broken stump was still burning while spitting sparks into the air.
I shot 4 images of the scene and blended them for noise reduction and to capture more flying sparks.
Canon 6D mkII Tamron24-70mm f2.8 1/60 sec, f2.8, iso 1600 X4
Second Place
Hallucinating Hummer by Rose Christner
by Debbie Jallit | Oct 10, 2020 | EID Winners, Happenings
First Place
Morning In Teton Valley by Rudy Dierks
I shot this image from about a thousand yards in front of the barn using a 400mm lens. I wanted to bring the mountains in close to show how grand they really are. This spot is near Jackson Hole. Just follow the crowd any early morning in the Fall.
Second Place
Fly Portrait by Dale George
Third Place (tie)
Wizard’s Hat Milky Way by Larry Pollock
Third Place (tie)
Into the Vast by Ross Steensland
Three Honorable Mentions
Reflections by Cynthia Briseno
Moonset by Judy Cox
Stars In Her Eyes by Nomeca Hartwell
by Debbie Jallit | Oct 10, 2020 | EID Winners, Happenings
Assigned Category – Black and White
First Place (tie)
Amy by Julie Padgett
My image of Amy has a fun back story. She contacted me via Instagram in June 2020 wanting to collaborate on a photoshoot. She is a model and photographer who travelled here from Colorado and set up photoshoot plans while visiting here. We photographed the begining of July locally, in the Redwoods, and at the Coast. It was a fun collaboration with great energy. The following is my data for this image: Nikon Z6, lens 70 to 200, 1/250 sec at f2.8, 140 mm, ISO 500.
First Place (tie)
Can You Read My Mind by Rudy Dierks
This image was taken last June at a friends cat sanctuary. It was shot at a distance of about 20 ft. with a 24/70mm lens at f8 -1/320. I shot about 30 images to get this handsome beast at his best.
First Place (tie)
Lilies by Julie Padgett
First Place (tie)
Escence Of A Wild Flower by Ozzie Cummins
Second Place
Rocky Mountain Light by Jim Ingraham
Third Place
Lizzy by Julie Padgett
Eight Honorable Mentions
Circles and Curves by Bridget Cline
Bandon at Minus Tide by Larry Pollock
Buck in Velvet by Ozzie Cummins
Free Spirit by Pam Arbogast
Reflection of Love by Rose Christner
Dogwood by Ozzie Cummins
Hills & Wheels by Bridget Cline
Forest Primeval by Ozzie Cummins
by Susan Sheets | Oct 2, 2020 | Happenings
Hey Camera Club members and Facebook friends!
The Club board had it’s monthly meeting last night and made some important decisions/plans we wanted to let you know about.
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We’re planning a light painting field trip for our Education night on October 21st. Be looking for details from Jim Ingraham about time and location and “how to” tips in the Google group list/and or on this page.
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Our September ZOOM competition was a success. Wonderful images, and everyone in the meeting was able to be involved in offering comments and critique. So much good teaching and learning. We need more of you to join us though! It’s pretty easy. If you need mentoring or support in how to use ZOOM, just message me (Pam Thompson Arbogast), and I’ll hook you up with a mentor.
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To encourage more of you to join up or pay up, and in recognition of the difficult circumstances some are facing with Covid restrictions, we are reducing membership prices for this year. $20 dollars for an individual membership, or $35 for family membership. Membership entitles you to enter competitions, attend field trips, and access individualized mentoring. Payment can be made by check made out to Caveman Camera Club, and mailed to Treasurer Bridget Cline at 1127 NE 9th St., Grants Pass, 97526
If you’ve already paid at the regular price of $35 individual or $50 family, you can request a refund through Bridget, or just consider it a donation.
Take advantage of our wonderful fall weather and colors and get out there and shoot! Post by Pam Arbogast, Membership Coordinator
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Photo by Ozzie Cummins
by Debbie Jallit | Sep 28, 2020 | Happenings
Photo by Debbie Jallit
Hi Camera Club Members;
The Caveman Camera Club will continue to hold on-line ZOOM judging,critiquing, and competition for October.
The judging/scoring will be done in advance of the ZOOM meeting by judges at home. The scores will be announced, and critiquing will happen at the live ZOOM meeting, which will be on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm. All members will receive a ZOOM Invitation prior to the meeting.
This month’s competition will be electronic only. You will be allowed to submit up to four images in three categories: OPEN, ASSIGNED, AND ALTERED REALITY. Altered Reality is defined as “Depicting photographic subjects in a substantial departure from realism. This may be accomplished through control of content, the photographic process, or post processing”.
As your projectionist, I am responsible for collecting the photos you submit, and putting them together for the competition. I hope many members decide to participate. We are looking forward to this opportunity to continue honing our photographic skills during these difficult times of isolation.
HERE IS INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW TO ENTER IMAGES IN THE ELECTRONIC COMPETITION:
1. You can enter up to four images. They can all be open category, or all in the assigned category, or all in the Altered Realty category, or you can enter in each category.
2. The assigned category for October is “Black and White”. Assigned category photos must have been taken after May 13, 2020. See Club website for more information: competitions
3. The image must be in the jpg format. Color space should be “sRGB”
4. The image file size must not be larger than 4 megabytes. Note, this is an increase from last year.
5. Each image submitted must be properly named as shown here. CAVE is the proper abbreviation for the Club. Do not use CCC.
This is the file naming format: FirstnameLastname_CAVE_TitleofImage.jpg
Example 1: JohnDoe_CAVE_PrettyFlower.jpg
Example 2: JaneSmith_CAVE_SeaScape.jpg
6. Email the photos to David Church <davidch…@gmail.com>
7. In your email, be sure to identify whether the image(s) are in the “Open”, “Assigned” or “Altered Realty” category. Also, only three critiques per person will be done at the ZOOM meeting. Specify “NO” for any image you choose not to have critiqued.
8. Your annual Club dues must be paid in order to compete in October.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES FOR ELECTRONIC COMPETITION IS MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2.
Thanks,
Dave Church
CCC Secretary and Projectionist
by Susan Sheets | Sep 22, 2020 | EID Winners, Happenings
First Place
A Prayer Cynthia Briseno
My girlfriend and I went camping, and did some antique shopping in Brookings. During the camping we were allowed to have a fire (of course way before these fires!), and I used my crystal ball to shoot the fire. We spoke about Halloween and decided on this year’s planning, so on the way home, we went into the redwoods. I was inspired by the red items we had purchased, and asked her to step into the forest for the shot. Once home, I made a composite of the ball and her shot. It’s the beginning of my favorite time of year – WITCHY HALLOWEEN!!
This photo was shot with my Canon Mark IV, with a Sigma 24-70 lens. Settings were ISO 250, F8.0,1/4 second.
Second Place
Into The Night Ross Steensland
Third Place
Leaving Wonderland Julie Padgett
by Susan Sheets | Sep 22, 2020 | EID Winners, Happenings
First Place
Thor’s Well Jim Ingraham
This image of Thors Well was taken at sunset in the spring. Exposure data was 1.3 second at f16 and ISO 400. Lens was a 24-70 at 30 mm on a Nikon D810. The idea is to photograph here when the tides are about half way in or out. Too high and you’ll get wet and risk losing your camera, too low and the water will not reach the hole. Even so, sneaker waves have taken many cameras and lenses from unsuspecting photographers.
Second Place
Lake Shastina Nomeca Hartwell
Third Place
Hummer Traffic Cop Rose Christner
Three Honorable Mentions
Marvine Lake Jim Ingraham
Snail Trail Bridget Cline
There’s A Bee There Isn’t There Rose Christner
by Susan Sheets | Sep 22, 2020 | EID Winners, Happenings
Assigned Category – Abandoned
First Place
The Shell Station Jim Ingraham
This image is a light painting blend of about 4 or 5 images. For the main light source, I taped two small l.e.d. lights on a painters pole, extended it to about 15 feet and photographed for 30 second exposures. 2 or 3 images from the left for main light, one from the right for fill light. The Shell pump had its own light source so that was a separate exposure. I stood behind the station for one exposure to get some glow around the truck and structure. And one exposure to paint a little light inside the structure.
Nikon D850, Sigma 14-24 lens at 18 mm.
Second Place
Retired Truck Ross Steensland
Third Place
The Original Tiny House Jim Ingraham
Honorable Mention
Abandoned In The Smoke And Fire Of Time Ozzie Cummins
by Susan Sheets | Sep 22, 2020 | Happenings, Image of The Month
A Prayer
Photograph by Cynthia Briseno
Cynthia writes about her image:
My girlfriend and I went camping, and did some antique shopping in Brookings. During the camping we were allowed to have a fire (of course way before these fires!), and I used my crystal ball to shoot the fire. We spoke about Halloween and decided on this year’s planning, so on the way home, we went into the redwoods. I was inspired by the red items we had purchased, and asked her to step into the forest for the shot. Once home, I made a composite of the ball and her shot. It’s the beginning of my favorite time of year – WITCHY HALLOWEEN!!
This photo was shot with my Canon Mark IV, with a Sigma 24-70 lens. Settings were ISO 250, F8.0,1/4 second.
Cynthia Briseno
Congratulations! Cynthia on a beautiful image. Look for Cynthia’s image in the Daily Courier sometime very soon!
