April 2015, Issue The Muskogee Focus Muskogee Shutterbug Club Newsletter of the Muskogee Camera Club Muskogee, Ok. Member PSA April 2015 http://muskogeeshutterbugs.com Shutterbug Officers and Staff President: David Stiles Vice President: Jan Baucom Secretary / Treas.: Margaret Brown Competition: Patricia Stiles Publicity: David Jones Education: Robert Atchley Webmaster: Mary Robinson Muskogee Shutterbugs Newsletter: Diana Fields 2 Links The next meeting will be at the Muskogee First Assembly of God, 3100 S. Gulick St., Muskogee, Ok. April 14th, at 6:30 pm Roger Toliver will be our guest speaker. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check the website for the Shutterbugs Travel Log Also be sure to check out the new tutorials Mary has up on the website. Upcoming Special Competitions 2015 April – Eyes June – Bridges August – Macro October – Old Barns Special comps. have to have been taken during the fiscal year which began December 10, 2014 Digital Photography School Link Be sure to sign up for Brian Peterson’s weekly email newsletter! Go to the upper right hand corner where it says: Sign Up For Free Weekly Photography Tips put in your email address and click "join". Contest Information: _______________________________________________________ Here are a few links to check out: Learning How to Use Your First DSLR Photographing Fall Foliage 3 News Upcoming Events Muskogee Azalea Festival / Car Show 111 S. 7th St. Saturday April 11th, 8 a.m. Birds of Prey Shoot The Royal Guantlet 116 N. Division, Coweta, Ok. (map) Saturday May 9th, 9 a.m. Duvall’s Steer Wrestling Jackpot Checotah Round Up Club Hwy 266 (4 miles west of Checotah), Checotah, Ok. (map) How to share your photos online, get a website and inspiration all in one from Matt Kloskowski and 500px 4 Muskogee Camera Club Winners March Winners 2015 Class A Photojournalism 1st – “Cowboy Garden” – Jeff Williams 2nd–“Airborne” – David Jones 3rd – “Interfering Women” – Jan Baucom General Pictorial - 1st – “The Flash” – David Jones 2nd – “Cora & Sam” – Jeff Williams 3rd – “Misty Harbor Morning” – Nancy Gassaway Nature 1st – “Diving For Dinner” – Nancy Gassaway 2nd – “Butterfly” - Mary Robinson 3rd – “Sunrise At White Sands” – Joe Baucom 5 March Winners 2015 Class B Photojournalism N/A General 1st - “One Legged Bird” – Donald Elgin 2nd – “Don’t You Dare” – Chris Cummings 3rd – “Great Grandma’s Boy” – Chris Cummings HM – “The Devil’s Waterfall” – Tom Salamon HM – “Down The Shute” – Debbie Hix Nature 1st – “Reflections” – Tom Salamon 2nd – “El Capitan” – Donald Eligin 6 Slides 1st – “Union Soldier” – Jan Baucom 2nd –“Maine” – Joe Baucom 3rd –“Old Church Albuquerque – Jan Baucom Open (Image Manipulation) 1st –“Downtown Muskogee” – Margaret Brown 2nd –“Grand Kitty” – Chris Cummings 3rd – “Seen Better Days” – Mary Robinson HM – “Come On In” – David Jones HM – “Charmin’ the Marm” – Donald Elgin Special – Still Life 1st – “Spring” – Mary Robinson 2nd- “Angelic Knitter” – Jan Baucom 3rd – “Dad’s WWII Argus” – Jeff Williams HM – “Smile God Loves You” – Joe Baucom HM – “Bubbles” – Mary Robinson 7 Reminders Congratulations!! Too all our winners!! Great Job!! Just a Reminder!! We mail our photos to the judges for competition, so please keep your print size to an 8.5” x 11” or smaller. ALSO please remember all entries must have the following: a. Member’s Name b. Division (Class A or B) c. Title of photo d. Category (General/Pictorial, Nature or Photojournalism) (also… address and/or phone number would be helpful if entry was not returned with the batch from the judge. Just helps Patricia track you down to get your photos back to you!) All photographs for competition must be turned in no later than the adjournment of the regular club meetings. 8 . “ The Earth is the art, the photographer is the witness” Yann Arthus-Bertrand Please keep Robert Atchley, Mary Robinson’s family, Tom Twine, & Elaine Colbert in your prayers. Editor, Diana Fields 9
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