November 2014 Vol. 31, No. 11

Gena Reebs Red Glow

InFocus, the Newsletter of the Puget Sound Camera ClubThe Puget Sound Camera Club (PSCC) welcomes new members of any level of expertise in digital

and film photography. The Club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church in Edmonds, Washington. Activities include education, review of work, and exhibition opportunities. The Club was organized in 1984 and is a member of the Photographic

Society of America and the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs.

Officers PhonePresident Lauren Heerschap 206-719-3752Vice-President Bob Joiner 425-776-7756Secretary Maurice Tugby 425-774-3349Treasurer Yvonne Shimek 425-745-2335Digital Director Dave Patzwald 425-485-3176Print Director (vacant)Member-at-Large Henry Heerschap 206-719-1782

Committees Chairperson PhoneArchives Henry Heerschap 206-719-1782Audit Rosemarie Ferrara 206-365-0397Digital Dave Patzwald 425-485-3176Education Bob Joiner 425-776-7756Equipment Henry Heerschap 206-719-1782InFocus Editor Henry Heerschap 206-719-1782Membership Beverly and Harry Shelton 425-776-2442NWCCC representative Mary Pease 425-776-3527Prints (vacant)PSA representative Renata Kleinert 425-355-7758PSA Nature Competition Renata Kleinert 425-355-7758PSA Pictorial Competition Renata Kleinert 425-355-7758Refreshments Jeanine Langerud 425-771-8910Refreshments Maurice Tugby 425-774-3349Webmaster Henry Heerschap 206-719-1782

Puget Sound Camera Club (PSCC): http://www.pugetsoundcamera.com

Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NWCCC): http://www.nwcameraclubs.org

Photographic Society of America (PSA): http://www.psa-photo.org

Message from the President

I am delighted to announce the nomination of a new Print Director, Al Koskie. Al has extensive experience with printed photography, and has served on the board of the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs. He is supportive of our ideas in changing print night to a more interactive format.

We also have been invited to represent our club in a gallery at the Maplewood Presbyterian Church, where we meet. I would encourage you to submit before Nov. 30 to pscc-entry@pugetsoundcamera.com up to three images in the catego-ries of Nature, Wildlife, and People From Other Cultures and name the files “church gallery”. The church will choose the images. They will not be for sale. The prints can be 8X10 up to 16X20, but not matted or framed, and must be mounted on black foam core.

Thank you to Bruce Coxley, Henry Heerschap, Lauren Heerschap and Bob Joiner for taking portrait photos of the Eagle Wings Dinner for developmentally disabled adults on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. It was a Halloween Hoot as these adults were reunited with friends from a group home they previously lived in for 15 years.

We are using a sound system on digital night, and are making improvements to the equipment. Bob Stahl gave an ex-cellent presentation on The Poetry of Light; and at last print night Bruce Coxley presented videos on Elements 12. Our Holiday Party will be on December 8 this year, and we will pass the hat to continue the tradition of collecting funds for dinners to the homeless.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lauren HeerschapPSCC PresidentUseful Web ResourcesPhotoshop Elements At the October Print Night, Bruce Coxley showed us some of the many capabilities of Photoshop Elements. With every new version, it creeps closer and closer to its big brother in features and usability. Unlike Photoshop CC, Elements has a number of unique features that make it easy for the beginning user to get great results. As users gain skills, they can “take off the training wheels” so to speak and explore the many advanced tools. Here are some free on-line resources for further training:Adobe has a series of short to-the-point videos on how to accomplish different tasks in PSE. http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-photoshop-elements/Lots of free videos available at Photoshop Elements Techniques:

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/category/free-tutorials/Bruce showed us some of their videos and passed out free samples of their fine magazine. For more info on sub-scribing, go to https://store.photoshopelementsuser.com/subscribe

Many video and written tutorials can be found at Essential Photoshop Elements: http://www.essential-photoshop-elements.com/

PhotoshopFor those using Photoshop (Creative Suite or Creative Cloud versions), one terrific new free resource is Phlearn.com. They have free videos on Photoshop and Photography as well more as more advanced “pro” courses that can be pur-chased individually. They cover lots of basic techniques such as retouching, use of layers, and healing and cloning as well as more whimsical things like creating snow or changing hair color. Well worth checking out: http://phlearn.com/category/photoshop

LightroomHere’s the ultimate guide to Lightroom’s Develop Module from Adobe’s own Julianne Kost: http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/files/2014/10/JKOSTLR5DevModShortcuts.pdf

PhotographyPete Collins over at KelbyOne has put together a visual aid to help understand the relationship between ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture when making an exposure. http://pete-collins.squarespace.com/pete-collinssquarespacecom/2014/10/2/petes-photo-balance

Minutes for the PSCC October 20, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting The meeting was held at the Maplewood Presbyterian Church and was called to order by President Lauren Heerschap at 7:02 pm. Present were Board members, Bob Joiner, Maurice Tugby, Dave Patzwald and Henry Heerschap, Absent was Yvonne Shimek. We had a quorum for this meeting.

Financial report – Yvonne was not able to attend this meeting, see note at the end.

Henry made a report on the status of a new sound system. He said that the staff at Morgan’s Sound discussed a cordless system with 2 speakers which would be in the $1,000.00+ range. Bob reported that he had contacted the minister and discussed the church might consider a new speaker system in the room where PSCC meets. The current system needs a new cord to work. Henry made a motion for PSCC to purchase a extension cord for the sound system. The motion was 2nd by Bob and passed unanimously by the Board.

Bob reported that Elements 12 program will be presented by Bruce Coxley for the education portion of the 10/27/14 print night.

New business – We discussed the status of new members and dues. Morrie reported that we have 72 club members. We discussed that some new members pay initial dues but then did not attend PSCC meetings. There is no requirement in the By-Laws for required attendance. The only requirement is that PSCC membership is required to submit images. Membership is also required to be a judge. Henry also resolved some confusion on the Meetup Webpage; the “join” button is to join Meetup.com, not PSCC membership.

Henry reported that he and Lauren had attended a meeting of the Seattle Photographic Society Print Night. He said that club takes a batch of prints to each of 3 tables, which each have a small easel and light. The small group at each table makes comments on the photos. Then the prints go over to another table to be judged. At each table is a scribe that writes down the comments on paper for each print. The prints are judged separately by three judges and given a score. The score on each print is given with comments back to the maker. You only hear comments from people at your own table. Henry said that we will have a conventional print night on October 27, 2014. Lauren made a motion that we try a new format for November Print Night and Henry will be in charge of the new format. Motion 2nd by Bob and passed unanimously by the Board.

The Board read an mail from Marc Weinberg with ideas to revise the structure of digital night. The Board decided to take Mark’s suggestions under advisement.

We discussed how we might have a selection of 1st place of photos if there is a tie for first place. No decision was made at this meeting.

Judging – Henry will give judges and commentators training in January 2015. The list of criteria for judges to consider that is laminated is ready to go, and will be put out for the judges on digital and print night.

Bob and Henry discussed with the Maplewood Presbyterian Church minister for prints to be displayed at the Church (for display and not for sale). Nature, wildlife, and people from other cultures were discussed as appropriate for these dis-play prints. A motion for this project was made by Bob, 2nd by Morrie, and passed unanimously by the Board.

Morrie made a motion that during our December party we solicit money from club members and that PSCC match the amount donated (up to a maximum of $200.00) for a dinner for the Homeless Program that meets on Friday’s at the Maplewood Church. Motion was 2nd by Lauren and passed unanimously by the Board.

The meeting was adjourned by President Lauren at 9:00 pm.

Respectively submitted by Secretary Maurice Tugby

Note about financial report: Yvonne sent the September financial report to Lauren, but it was overlooked and not presented at the Board meeting. Expenses for September include the usual rent, $225 for special speaker Robert Stahl, and $70.35 refreshment expense which covered the cake and other treats for our 30th anniversary celebration on Digital Night. Income include $200.00 for dues and $24.25 for refreshment donations. YTD net income is $331.42.

October 2014 Digital Images Competition – Assignment: “Up Close”Judges: Dale Arveson, Gena Reebs, Mary Tevis Commentator: Bob Joiner MP - most popular

Category Title Maker ScoreAssignment I am Just Ducky Brian Linn 24 1st Place (tied)

Menu Special: Frog Legs Jeanine Langerud 24 1st Place (tied)Spider George Ferrara 24 1st Place (tied), MPRain Drops on Lily Mo Rutkin 23Yellow Poppy Gena Reebs 23My Favorite Dahlia Mary Pease 23Cactus Flower Danika Pease 22Dahlia Renata Kleinert 21Get Lost, No You Get Lost Robert Rutkin 21Cross Spider Henry Heerschap 21Dahlia Lauren Heerschap 20Volunteer Park in September Mary Tevis 20Searching for Answers Up Close Marc Weinberg 19A Green Leaf Beverly Shelton 19No Eye Liner Needed Kay Swanson 19And Then Summer is Gone Pedro Landers 18

Open Red Glow Gena Reebs 23 1st Place (tied)Man of the Canyon Danika Pease 23 1st Place (tied)Folk Dancer David Layton 23 1st Place (tied)Wee Three Jeanine Langerud 23 1st Place (tied), MPShip in the Fog Marc Weinberg 22Moody Beach Renata Kleinert 22Rotterdam Market Hall - Ceiling View Dave Patzwald 22Water Curtain Emily Patzwald 21Abandoned Milwaukee Railroad Bridge Mary Pease 20Remains from the Past Brain Linn 20Robin Pedro Landers 19Hollywood Tower Sunset Robert Rutkin 19Pompom Dahlia Mo Rutkin 19Pumpkin Lineup Henry Heerschap 19Smith Tower Monya Waskowich 19Abandoned Kay Swanson 19Rotterdam Market Hall - End View Dave Patzwald 18Spinning Saucers Lauren Heerschap 18Waiting for VP Biden Monya Waskowich 17St Jerome Monastery & Discovery Monument Emily Patzwald 17The 12th Man Mary Tevis 17

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Assignments for NovemberDigital: Indoor Spaces

Print: Fall Colors

October Print Competition – Assignment: “Night Shots”Judges: John Crawford, Mary Tevis, Dave Patzwald Commentator: Phil Kollen

Category Title Maker ScoreAssignment Color (No entries)

Open Color Free at Last Bill Royce 25 1st Place, MPCGlass Wall Dave Patzwald 24Autumn Icicle Creek Lauren Heerschap 24Autumn Stillness Henry Heerschap 24African Bird Mary Tevis 24Mel the Wrangler Mary Tevis 23Scene from the Forest Floor Henry Heerschap 22Spent Lauren Heerschap 22Tethered Phil Kollen 21Lime Kiln Point Lighthouse Bill Royce 21Colorful Waves Phil Kollen 21Part of the Herd Mary Tevis 20Delft Train Station Bike Park Dave Patzwald 18

Open Monochrome Ghostly Orchid Henry Heerschap 22 1st Place, MPMAltered Reality Lace Hydrangea Lauren Heerschap 23 1st Place

MPC - most popular color, MPM - most popular monochrome

Altered Reality Dream Dahlia Robert Rutkin 25 1st PlaceDahlia Drama Henry Heerschap 24Impressionist Hyacinths Gena Reebs 23Lady in Red Mo Rutkin 23 MPQuilting Swirls Mary Pease 21Jackalope and Friend Danika Pease 21What is It? Kay Swanson 20Flower Mystique George Ferrara 19Coastal Flower Basket Jeanine Langerud 18

Unjudged Yes, Hadley, Two! Lauren Heerschap

Digital, continued

Upcoming Events November 8-9 - Kenmore Camera’s Digital Photo Expo Lynnwood Convention CenterThe largest photo show on the west coast, featuring Art Wolfe along with many other guest speakers. A terrif-ic time to learn, be inspired and be tempted by lots of great deals. It’s also a prime opportunity to bring your gear questions for the many industry reps that will be on hand. More information can be found at: http://www.kenmorecamera.com/t-Expo2014.aspx Kenmore Camera has ongoing classes in their wonderful new location. Our own Bill Royce will be teaching Intro to Street Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 10-11:30am. $60. For more information on Bill’s class as well as other offerings, go to: http://www.kenmorecamera.com/t-events.aspx

Henry Heerschap Autumn Stillness

Jeanine Langerud Menu Special - Frog Legs

Marc Weinberg Ship in the Fog

“I wanted to make pictures that felt natural, that felt like seeing, that didn’t feel like taking something in the world and making a piece of art out of it.” – Stephen Shore

Bill Royce Free at Last

Renata Kleinert Moody Beach

Mo Rutkin Rain Drops on Lily

“Black and white are the colors of photography. To me they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected.” – Robert Frank

“Any photographer who is not alive to light is in trouble.”– David Vestal

Danika Pease Cactus Flower

George Ferrara SpiderHenry Heerschap Ghostly Orchid

David Layton Folk Dancer

Lauren Heerschap Autumn Icicle Creek

Danika Pease Man of the Canyon

Gena Reebs Impressions of Hyacinths

“Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence.”— Minor White

Henry Heerschap Dahlia Drama

Gena Reebs Yellow PoppyRobert Rutkin Dream Dahlia

Mary Pease My Favorite Dahlia

Henry Heerschap Scene from the Forest Floor

Lauren Heerschap Lace Hydrangea

Dave Patzwald Glass Wall

Lauren Heerschap Spent

Brian Linn I Am Just Ducky

Mary Tevis African Bird

Jeanine Langerud Wee Three

“These beautiful days must enrich all my life. They do not exist as mere pictures – maps hung upon the walls of memory – but they saturate themselves into every part of the body – and always live.”— John Muir

“The seeing is always more important than the photograph.”— Dewitt Jones

Mo Rutkin Lady in Red

Mary Tevis Mel the Wrangler

Dave Patzwald Rotterdam Market Hall - End View

“Creativity is a spiritual action in which a person forgets about himself, moves outside of himself in the creative act, absorbed by his task.”— Nikolai Berdyaev

“Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.”— Peter Adams