Greece Public Library 2 Vince Tofany Boulevard

Greece, NY 14612 585-225-8951

www.greecepubliclibrary.org

Greece Town Supervisor ................................... William D. Reilich

Library Director ...................................................... Cassie Guthrie

Library Board President ............................................. Kevin Nasca

All programs take place at the 2 Vince Tofany location. Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Greece Public

Library unless otherwise indicated and may be photographed for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you have any

concerns. The Greece Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 225-8951 at least 10 days prior to the event and ask for the Library Director or

Assistant Library Director.

Library Hours

Greece Public Library (2 Vince Tofany Blvd)

Monday through Thursday 9 am*—9 pm

Friday and Saturday 9 am—5 pm

Sunday (October through April) Noon—4 pm

*12 pm first Thursday of the month

Barnard Crossing Branch (2808 Dewey Ave)

Monday and Tuesday 10 am—8 pm

Wednesday through Friday 10 am*—5 pm

*12 pm first Thursday of the month

“Summer Day in the Fields” Abigail Heckman—2016 Youth first place winner

Glimpses of Greece

2017

3rd annual

Glimpses of Greece Photography Contest

“The Beauty of Lake Ontario” by Brian Pink, Adult 2016 First Place winner

Do you have a passion for digital photography?

Do you take pride in your town?

The Town of Greece contains over 764 acres of park land,

8 miles of Lake Ontario shoreline and 17 parks.

What is your favorite “Glimpse of Greece”?

Attend a photography workshop at the library. Get inspired by

checking out the latest photography library books. Use your

new skills to enter the 3rd Annual Glimpses of Greece

Photography Contest. Contest and workshops are for adults

and youth ages 13 and older, and are sponsored by the Friends

of the Greece Public Library.

Important Dates and Rules

Contest submissions accepted: August 1—31, 2017

People’s Choice Award online voting: Week of 9/10/17

Judging: Week of 9/17/17

Winners announced: Monday, September 25

Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, November 2 at 7pm

Winning photos exhibited at the Greece Public Library in

November and December 2017. Calendars featuring

winning photos will be available in limited quantities at

the reception for winners, and to the public at a date to

be announced.

Photo Contest RulesPhoto Contest Rules

You must be a resident of Monroe County to enter.

Submitted photographs must be taken within the geographic boundaries of the Town of Greece.

Entries must be submitted in JPG format through the library’s website starting at 9 am on August 1, 2017. Prints will not be accepted. Entries must be in landscape orientation. Maximum size of 10 MB. Winners can submit a larger file for printing upon request.

Each photographer may submit no more than 3 photographs for consideration.

A photo may not have any text or graphics superimposed onto the photo surface. (i.e. no name or logo is to be on photograph)

Photographer is responsible for obtaining permissions if his/her photograph includes an identifiable individual.

Workshop presenters and judges are not eligible to enter.

Greece Public Library and the Town of Greece reserve the non-exclusive right to use the photographs at their discretion.

2017

The Beginner's Photography Guide : the Ultimate Step-by-step Manual for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera. By Chris Gatcum.

770 GAT

The Beginner's Photography Guide, 2nd Edition is DK's bestselling manual for any novice photographer who wants to unlock the potential of their camera.

Digital Photography Complete Course by David Taylor

TEEN 770 TAY

Build your photography skills step-by-step with an independent photography course that guides you through every aspect of digital photography. Packed with advice and stunning images, this guide will help you master your skills.

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson

778.72 PET

Veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutter speed and how they interact with and influence one another, even in tricky situations.

A revised classic!

Digital Photography all-in-one for Dummies by Robert Correll

TEEN 770 COR

This book gives you all the easy-to-follow guidance you need to capture stills, portraits, action shots. It covers topics from controlling light, color, focus, and exposure to editing images to improve the final product—and everything in between.

Check these out!

Adult & Teen Program Descriptions

Extraordinary Everyday Photography by Brenda Tharp and Jed Manwaring

778.71 THA

This book helps readers understand they don't need to be in exotic locations to find great images. It will inspire you to take another look at your daily surroundings and teach you how to find the stunning images lurking just under your nose.

How to Photograph Everything (Popular Photography): Simple Techniques for Shooting Spectacular Images by the editors of Popular Photography Magazine

TEEN 771 POP

Approach every subject on your bucket list and translate your vision into beautifully composed, technically sound images that you’ll want to share again and again.

50 Photo Projects: Ideas to Kick-start Your Photography by Lee Frost

771 FRO

This book pushes you to explore all aspects of photography including issues such as color, shadow, graphic design, and conditions like shooting in low light. The projects inspire you to work on your skills and knowledge.

How to Photograph Absolutely Everything: Successful Pictures From Your Digital Camera by Tom Ang

775 ANG

Avoiding intimidating technical jargon, Ang explains the basic elements of photography - light, color, composition, and focus - then goes on to show how to make them work for you.

Improve Your Skills

For more photography books, check the call numbers

of 770 to 778 in our non-fiction section, and in July

check out our photography display . We also have

digital photography books for your tablet or e-reader.

2017

Contest Information

Exhibit Opening Reception Exhibit Opening Reception

Thursday, November 2 at 7 pm

Winning photographs & calendars will be unveiled at the Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd., on Thursday, November 2 at 7 pm during the Exhibit Opening Reception. Friends and family are welcome to attend!

Library Exhibition Library Exhibition

November 2—December 31, 2017

Winning photographs will be printed, framed and displayed at the Greece Public Library following the Exhibit Opening Reception.

The exhibition is free and open to the public during library hours.

The Town of Greece and the Greece Public Library are not responsible for damage or loss that may occur during the exhibition.

Winners may pick up their framed photographs to keep after the exhibit closes on December 31, 2017. Photos must be picked up by owner no later than Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Greece Public Library.

Awards and Judging Awards and Judging

Judges will choose a first place and second place award in two age groups:

Youth (ages 13-17)

Adult (age 18+)

Four more images will be selected as “honorable mention” and will appear in the Glimpses of Greece Calendar along with all the winning images.

Supervisor Reilich will choose a “Supervisor’s Favorite” in each of the two age groups. These images will also appear in the calendar.

Judges for the contest will be:

Robert Bilsky, photographer

Jim Montanus, photographer

Dick Bennett, photographer

Decisions of our judges are final.

Winners will be notified via email and announced on Monday, September 25, 2017.

The public will have an opportunity to vote online for a “People’s Choice” award in each of the two age categories between September 10-16, 2017.

Pet Photography: Take Better Pictures of Your Pets Saturday, April 22 from 10 am till 12 noon. Adults and teens ages 16 and up. Registration required. If you’re interested in learning some tips on how to take a good photo of your pet, Michelle Macirella from Luminaria Photography is here to help! Michelle’s presentation will include a demonstration with her own dog, Bear, and some practice time at the very end of the class. Please bring a notebook and pen if you’d like to take notes and any kind of digital camera, camera phone, iPad, etc. This class will be focusing specifically on photography basics and photographing your pets, but is open to all skill levels.

Sports Photography Saturday, May 13 from 2-3 pm. For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.

Learn how to improve your sports photography skills with Joe Territo, team photographer for the Rochester Red Wings Baseball Club, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. His work is frequently published on Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball's official websites as well as Pro Baseball Insider where he is a regular contributor.

Photography Basics of Light and Composition Thursday, June 15 at 2 pm OR 6:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.

Learn how to improve your photography and get ready for our 2017 Glimpses of Greece Photography Contest. Dick Bennett, a partner at the Image City Photography Gallery in Rochester, will teach you how to avoid common mistakes and take better pictures. He'll discuss the basics of light, composition, and the technical aspects of your camera.

How to Photograph Landscapes Thursday, June 29 at 2 pm OR 6:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.

This workshop will teach you how to capture the beauty of the world around you. Topics include what types of gear to use in every situation, how to work with natural light, and what times of the day make for the most compelling images. Instructor Robert Bilsky will explain the nuances of composition, exposure, and framing and show you examples so you can take better landscape photographs.

Photography Workshops

2017

Nature Photography Wednesday, July 12 at 2 pm OR 6:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.

Photographing the natural world can be both frustrating and immensely rewarding. Here is a chance to learn new techniques for your wildlife photography, whether you want to shoot pictures in your back garden or local countryside, a zoo, wildlife park or nature reserve. Becoming an observant field naturalist will ensure you gain a closer approach to wildlife before they take evasive action. Whether in your own garden or in more remote locations, join instructor Robert Bilsky to learn how to make the most of available light for taking wildlife photos.

Learning to Use Adobe Lightroom Software Monday, July 17 from 6:30 till 8:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.

Turning good photos into great photos is the work of the Develop module in Adobe Lightroom software. In one two-hour session, learn how to make your images great. Taught by George Wallace, photographer and partner of Gallery 96 in Pittsford.

Black and White Photography Monday, August 7 at either 2 pm OR 6:30 pm. For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.

Black and white photography produces powerful images that endure the test of time. In this workshop you will learn about tonal contrast in composition, elements such as line, texture, form, and shape, and the importance of light. Instructor Robert Bilsky will teach you how to identify good black and white subject matter and how best to expose your subject to capture it.

Photography Workshops

Adult First Place Winner 2015: Jim Callahan Fishing on Buck Pond