The Reflector

Volume 64, Issue 5 FEBRUARY 2012

CALENDAR

• Jan. 26Guest Speaker; William Luster

• Feb. 6Instruction Night

• Feb. 10 Projected Image entry deadline

• Feb. 13, 7:30pmProjected Image Competion

• Feb. 17Print entry deadline

•Feb. 20, 7:30pmPrint Competition

• Feb. 26 - March 4WIEP

• Feb. 27 Program Night

IN THIS ISSUE...

Monthly Ramble 2

Instruction Night 2

Guest Speaker; William Luster 3

Focus on WIEP 4-5

Washington DC 6-7

November Showcase Images 8

PSA Competitions 9

Photo Show 10

verve std blkGuest Speaker, Graham Willis, February 27>> Graham Willis, of Watford, England, will present his program, “Our Sister in Russia”, on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:30 pm, in the Cokesbury Auditorium. Watford is Wilmington’s sister city in the United Kingdom, and is also sister city to Novgorod (western Russia), Pesaro (Italy), Mainz (Germany) and Nanterre (France). Novgorod is the most active of the twinning arrangements, and has a club dedicated to the friendship. Graham brings us images and stories from Novgorod. He has visited Novgorod on three occasions and can vouch for the friendship of the people. His images illustrate the stories of the landscape and architecture of Novgorod and the culture and traditions of the people. Graham was born in Farnborough in southeast England. He is married to Pamela and has two grown daughters. He is a chartered engineer (CEng) and has worked as an electronics engineer/engineering manager at various companies, mainly in the defense and aerospace sector. He is currently working on a program for the US Navy. Graham became interested in photography when in his 20’s he went through the usual trauma of monochrome chemistry in the

bathroom. Later, he decided to get into color photography and invested in a JOBO drum processor for both film and paper. The problem was that dark room sessions would always finish at 3am or later and there would be only 2 or 3 prints to show for it! Now, of course, everything is digital. Graham is a Canon and Apple-Mac man, although his current body is a Kodak DCS14, a 14MP professional-level DSLR. Now, he does most of his photography with a high-end digital compact, a Canon G12. Photographic interests are varied ranging from professional wedding and portrait assignments to landscapes, street scenes and strange close-cropped bits of buildings! Dinner with Speaker is at 6 pm in the Cokesbury main dining room. Advance reservations are required at $17.50. To RSVP, contact Eileen Furlong at 302.764.6922 or [email protected]

“Rockstar Biker #466” by RUthAnn kInG November Class A Assigned Print High Score

THE REFLECTOR

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THE REFLECTORDELAWARE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 2011-2012

President — BOB HUNT 302.764.1363 / [email protected]

Vice President — MARVIN GERSTEIN 302.475.5939 / [email protected]

Recording Secretary MARTy REED — 302.655.1439 [email protected]

Treasurer/Corp. Secretary DICK GREENWOOD — 610.444.1793 [email protected]

Exhibition Chair PETE LOUNSBURy — 302.636.0868 [email protected]

Education Director — BOB COFFEy 610.388.2741 / [email protected]

Projected Image Director MARK REED — 302.655.1439 [email protected]

Print Director — KARL LECK 610.388.0298 / [email protected]

Program Director EILEEN FURLONG — 302.764.6922 [email protected]

Reflector Editor — THERESA yANICK 302.276.4925 / [email protected]

Membership FRED ROSENBERG — 610.388.6907 [email protected]

Field Trips STEVEN SIEJA — 302.540.9283 [email protected]

Awards Committee HELEN GERSTEIN — 302.475.5939 [email protected]

Equipment Chair ED FORD — 302.290.6727 [email protected]

Publicity Chair — CAROLE CLARKE 610.358.5191 / [email protected]

Judges Chair BOB MCCAFFREy — 302.475.9693 [email protected]

Monthly Hospitality Chair CINDy MCCAFFREy — 302.475.9693 [email protected]

Standards Chair — DEE LANGEVIN 302.376.7645 / [email protected]

DPS Webmaster — JOHN DAVIS [email protected]

The Delaware Camera Club (DCC) was established January 28,1931. DCC is a charter member of the Photographic Society of America and The Delaware Valley Council of Camera Clubs. In 2002 the name was changed to the Delaware Photographic Society (DPS) and the Society became a tax deductible educational organization.

With the advent of digital photography the learning curve has changed dramatically. Back in the day for the most part we would take some photos; then wait a few days to see the prints; then, if we wrote the data down or had a good memory we could determine whether we had a good approach to the picture. In the 1950’s, until the digital age, most professional studio and location photographers relied on exposure meters, guide numbers, and sometimes Polaroids to determine exposure and composition. Today, even the point & shoot digital camera has a sophisticated exposure and focusing system. The picture-taking modes allow you to easily get good images if you follow the most basic rules of composition. Everything is automatic, and it works very well. So why does every DSLR and higher end pocket camera still have an “M” setting on the lens and on the mode dial? “M”, or manual mode, lets you determine the shutter speed and aperture that will render the image the way you want it. Manual mode is preferred when making photos that will be stitched together. It also gives you an advantage when working with sports. Remember, in any automatic mode the camera will focus and meter when the shutter is depressed before taking the photo. This causes a real lag even in the best cameras. It may be minimal but could be just enough to miss the shot. In full manual you even pre-focus. When the action enters the zone you press the shutter and it fires quicker because it doesn’t have to perform those functions. Most indoor venues have

even lighting so a preset of exposure works well and you won’t have a variation in the appearance of your photos. A preset white balance will also give you more consistent looking images. Although many experienced photo-graphers adopt the aperture or shutter preferred mode, knowledge of those settings, including ISO and white balance, and knowing when to set them manually, will go a long way to making a good picture an exceptional photograph. Digital photography provides instant feedback. This is especially good when working with complicated lighting setups. This shameless plug is for the upcoming class in March on Flash & Lighting presented by Bob Coffey, Pete Lounsbury and myself. Bob (Education Director) has agreed to try a different format that will resemble a trade show with stationary teachers and a rotating classroom. As well as being informative, this should be a lot of fun so try to attend. I will unveil my portrait studio for under $100 that includes flash units, light stands, radio control and light modifiers that work with any camera system. More to come.Homework: Anne Geddes, Kendall Messick (Kendall will present a program this year)

BOB HUNT, President

the Monthly Ramble — Manual>>

Instruction night, February 6>> The February 6, Instruction Night topic Muse from New Mexico, iPhone vs. DSLR, will be presented by karen Messick. For many people, camera phones and smart phones have become the basic point-and-shoot cameras. Karen will present her images and discuss the advantages of using these ubiquitous ever-ready tools. Karen’s articles and images have been published in nature Photographer Magazine, Maryland Department of natural Resources Calendar and in the

Maryland Wine Association news. She is an instructor at Johns Hopkins University in the Odyssey Program and leads workshops and lectures for Penn Camera in Washington, D.C. Other lectures include Impressionism in Photography and Creative Macro Photography at the Mid-Atlantic Photography Expo and Art of Seeing Creative Compositions and Color Theory in Washington, D.C. during PhotoWeek. Check out her website at – www.karenlmessickphotography.com

THUMBNAILS

• Instruction Night is held the first Monday of the month at 7:30pm.

• Competition nights are held on the second and third Mondays at 7:30pm.

• Program night is the last Monday of the month October—March at 7:30pm.

• Location: duPont Pavilion, Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707.

Guest speaker programs are presented in the Cokesbury auditorium on Level C.

• Membership dues should be addressed to: DPS Treasurer, John Blankenbaker, P.O. Box 120, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.

Dues: $35, individuals; $25, others at the same address; half the individual fee for junior or nonresident members; first–year members, $20 per person.

• The Reflector is published by the Delaware Photographic Society. Material may not be reproduced without written permission. Please send announcements or articles to Sharon Coffey at [email protected].

• Members are encouraged to participate in the Yahoo group, DPS-Exchange, DPSExchange@ yahoogroups.com

• Visit our Web site at: www.delawarephotographicsociety.org.

This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

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THUMBNAILS

• Instruction Night is held the first Monday of the month at 7:30pm.

• Competition nights are held on the second and third Mon-days at 7:30pm.

• Program night is the last Monday of the month October—March at 7:30pm.

• Location: duPont Pavilion, Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707.

Guest speaker programs are presented in the Cokesbury auditorium on Level C.

• Membership dues should be addressed to: DPS Treasurer, Dick Greenwood 301 Lawnfield Place, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Dues: $35, individuals; $25, others at the same address; half the individual fee for junior or nonresident members; first–year members, $20 per person.

• The Reflector is published by the Delaware Photographic Society. Material may not be reproduced without written permission. Please send announcements or articles to Theresa yanick at [email protected].

• Members are encouraged to participate in the yahoo group, DPS-Exchange, DPSExchange@ yahoogroups.com

• Visit our Web site at: www.dps-photo.org

This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

Guest Speaker, William Luster, January 26>>

BILL LUStER of Louisville, Kentucky, will present his program, Photographic Memories, on thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm, in the duPont Pavilion. Bill is one of the judges for the Wilmington International Exhibition of Photography. He agreed to present his pro-gram to us prior to WIEP weekend. Bill retired in November of 2011 as senior photographer for The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky. He worked there for 42 years from 1969 to 2011. During his tenure, he shared in two Pulitzer Prizes. In 1976 he earned the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography along with 10 other staff photographers for their coverage of court ordered busing in Louisville. In 1989 he was on the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for their coverage

of the nation’s worst drunk driving accident. Bill is a former president of the National Press Photographers Association and was named the winner of the Joseph Sprague Award for life-time achievement in photography and service to NPPA in 2010. In addition to his work for The Courier-Journal, he has worked for National Geographic and Sports Illustrated.

“Obama” by BILL LUStER

“JS Moran Old Journalist” by BILL LUStER

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Focus On Wilmington International Exhibition>>

Be A WIEP Patron>> Please show your support of WIEP by volunteering your time or by becoming a WIEP patron or by doing both. Starting this year we are offering levels of support for you to choose from. The levels are:

Daguerre Level - ($ 5 - $19) Fox Talbot Level - ($20-$49) Lumière Level - ($50 and above)

you can also become a patron at www.wiep-photo.org. Once your check is received you will be listed on the WIEP

website’s Patron page. Contribute by February 10 to have your name listed in the 79th Exhibition catalog as well as on the WIEP website. And if you’re wondering about who the levels are named after, there’s a brief history of photography on the Donor form on the website that will explain them. DPS is an educational tax-exempt organization. Donations are deductible to the full extent provided by law. If you prefer to send in your patron donation, the form is provided below.

Name(s) for your listing: _________________________________________________________________

Donation: $ _________________________ (see levels above)

Patrons listings: Check if you wish to remain anonymous

Tax receipt: None | Email | Mail (please circle one)

Email / mailing address ________________________________________________ (if a receipt is required)

Mail this form along with your check to DPS Treasurer,

Dick Greenwood, 301 Lawnfield Place, Kennett Square, PA 19348

79th WILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL ExHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY

February 26 - March 4, 2012Arsht Hall, University of Delaware Wilmington Campus

2700 Pennsylvania AvenueSundays, 12-5pm; Monday—Friday, 9am—5pm

Free AdmissionAudio-visial projected image presentations:

Sundays, February 26 and March 4 at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm

Check out the WIEP Web site at www.wiep-photo.org

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Now that the entries have been judged, Phase 2 begins. Accepted prints must be framed and hung at Arsht Hall, an audio-visual show will be prepared, and an exhibition catalog must be produced —

all before the exhibition opens Sunday, February 26, at Arsht Hall.Volunteers are still needed to help with the framing process on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the

Greenville Place apartment, 115 Sentenial Drive, and to hang on Friday, February 24 at Arsht Hall. To volunteer, please contact Pete Lounsbury at 302-636-0868 or [email protected]

SCHEDULE OF EvENTSFebruary 24 — hang prints at Arsht hall, Wilmington

February 26 & March 4 — Audio-Visual presentations, Arsht hall, 1, 2, and 3pm

March 4 — Exhibit take down

March 7 — Processing begins at a Greenville apartment and will continue until prints are unframed and repacked

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Another outstanding field trip! We had perfect weather for our photo shoot in Washington, DC, and there were so many opportunities and subjects to photograph. For the first time we had the option for an overnight stay with shooting on Sunday. This worked out extremely well. We will

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DPS november Showcase Images>>

“Sweet Chariot” by PEtE LOUnSBURYSalon Assigned Digital High Score

“Snoqualmie Falls” by DICk GREEnWOODSalon Open Print High Score

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PSA Inter Club Creative Competition>> The results of Round 1 of the PSA Inter club Creative Competition have arrived. The combined scores for the clubs in our group ranged between 36 and 65 points. The DPS combined score for our 6 entries was 52 points which placed us 6th out of the 12 competing clubs in our group for this round The 2nd round is not far off, and DPS members are again being asked for additional entries for this season’s PSA Inter club Creative Competition. Interested participants should submit their best altered reality images to me at: [email protected] nO LAtER thAn WEDnESDAY, JAnUARY 25th. Please don’t wait. Send your photos as they become available! All submitted images will be considered for inclusion in the group of 6 entries we are

allowed for this round or for the following rounds in April and June. The maximum image dimensions cannot exceed 1024 pixels in width or 768 pixels in height and 800 kb and must be submitted in jpeg format. Please keep in mind that simple HDR images no longer qualify as they are considered by PSA to be too mainstream and that one-button filters are not likely to do well in this particular competition. Be bold, stretch your creative muscles and enjoy the competition. Happy New Year and may your camera be filled with wondrous images in 2012.

TRISH VIERLING, DPS Coordinator for the PSA Inter Club Creative Competition

PSA Inter Club Photojournalism Competition>> The first 2011-2012 Photographic Society of America (PSA) interclub photojournalism (PJ) competition has been completed. DPS finished in a tie for 3rd place out of 21 clubs competing. We are only two points away from 1st place. The competition is divided into ‘Human Interest’ and ‘Open’ sections. For the first time in awhile, the competition was not dominated by rodeo or sports images. Individually, DPS’s Karl Leck took 1st place in the ‘Open’ category with a perfect score of 15/15 for “Mud Runner Down”.

“Mud Runner Down” by kARL LECk

PSA Inter Club nature Competition>> The Delaware Photographic Society is in 4th place out of 39 clubs after Round 1 of the PSA’s Inter-club Competition in the Nature category. Steve Berkowitz received 2 “Honor” ribbons and Karl Leck received 1 in this round.

“Kestrel Flying” by StEVE BERkOWItZ


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02/2012

2012 Photo Show>> Let me begin by thanking John Toutkaldjian for chairing the DPS Photo Show competition over the past three years. The photo show judges have commented over the past few years that the technique, story-telling and entertainment value of the shows have steadily improved, which is a testament to John’s solid leadership of the event. We had 24 entries last year, 9 in the Print category and 15 in the 3 classes of the Projected Image category. Nineteen members participated and entertained a crowd of 60 people. I have recently assumed the chairmanship of the DPS Photo Show competition as John has moved on to assume responsibility for the 2012 WIEP photo show presentation. the Photo Show competition will be held this year on Monday, April 30, starting at 7PM. The deadline for entries is April 23. There are no rule changes. Nevertheless, please review them on the DPS web site. The majority of people that enter either Class 2 or 3 of the Projected Image category

of this competition use ProShow Gold software by Photodex, but any software that can combine music and photos can be used to produce a show in one of these two classes. If you have questions about this competition, please contact me at [email protected]. It’s not too early to plan, shoot and start editing your photo show. I entered the competition in both my first and second years and will be entering again in my third year with the club, and have found it to be a blast. I encourage both relatively new members and longer service members to produce a photo show this year. This competition offers an opportunity to present some of your favorite photography in a manner that makes it interesting for other DPS members as well as for family and friends to view your work. So please consider giving it a try this year! Best of luck!

DAVE OSBERG, Photo Show Chair

Keep DPS up to date. In this age of electronic communi-cation we all need to keep our friends informed about how to reach us. Please check your Profile in the Members Only Web site and correct or add information so that DPS can stay in touch with you with club announcements and the Reflector. We won’t sell or give away your information.

• On www.dps-photo.org click on the “Members Only Website” announcement.

• Log in to Members Only with your user name and password.

• Click on My Stuff or My Personal Info • Click on DPS Profile. Then review your information and

update if needed.

help DPS keep You Informed>>February 2012 – InteriorsMarch 2012 – BridgesApril 2012 – Waterfalls

Assigned Subjects 2012>>

September – Delicate [concept]October – Unposed Portrait [genre]November – Framed [composition]January – Toy [noun]February – Opposites [concept]March – Painted with Light [technique]April – Automobile Detail [genre]

Assigned Subjects 2012-2013>>

the new Year Begins!>> If you would like to share an article or have anything to say, we’d like to put it in print! Please forward all information to [email protected].

Now accepting articles/images for The Reflector March issue. Deadline February 8, 2012.

THERESA yANICK, Reflector Editor

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