Curt Firestone's Posts - SaltSpring Photography Club2024-03-29T06:35:39ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestonehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1548042258?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://ssphotog.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=0hla7yvw2o3jr&xn_auth=noRestart meetingstag:ssphotog.ning.com,2020-07-18:3859646:BlogPost:4419612020-07-18T22:56:44.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Pierre,</p>
<p>I would like to restart meetings. I say that without knowing:</p>
<p>1. With social distancing of 2 metres, what is the capacity of the Harbour House room?</p>
<p>2. What is the normal attendance at a club meeting?</p>
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<p>I miss seeing fellow club members, the educational programs and the monthly themed slide show.</p>
<p>I am willing to assist helping arrange the room with proper social distancing and with putting chairs away. I am also alright with wearing a mask…</p>
<p>Pierre,</p>
<p>I would like to restart meetings. I say that without knowing:</p>
<p>1. With social distancing of 2 metres, what is the capacity of the Harbour House room?</p>
<p>2. What is the normal attendance at a club meeting?</p>
<p></p>
<p>I miss seeing fellow club members, the educational programs and the monthly themed slide show.</p>
<p>I am willing to assist helping arrange the room with proper social distancing and with putting chairs away. I am also alright with wearing a mask and in fact I would hope that you require it.</p>
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<p>Thank you for the message to all club members.</p>
<p>Curt</p>What kind of camera?tag:ssphotog.ning.com,2018-09-20:3859646:BlogPost:4282132018-09-20T14:31:43.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>At last night's club meeting, many of us were curious about David Ellingsen's camera, settings, etc.</p>
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<p>It reminding me of this article: <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/why-your-camera-gear-doesnt-matter/">https://digital-photography-school.com/why-your-camera-gear-doesnt-matter/</a></p>
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<p>That said, David's comments about how he uses his camera helped me.</p>
<p>Curt</p>
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<p>At last night's club meeting, many of us were curious about David Ellingsen's camera, settings, etc.</p>
<p></p>
<p>It reminding me of this article: <a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/why-your-camera-gear-doesnt-matter/">https://digital-photography-school.com/why-your-camera-gear-doesnt-matter/</a></p>
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<p>That said, David's comments about how he uses his camera helped me.</p>
<p>Curt</p>
<p></p>Wedding Photographers wantedtag:ssphotog.ning.com,2018-06-01:3859646:BlogPost:4234072018-06-01T23:53:53.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>A friend of mine, Martha Taylor, is Salt Spring Island's newest marriage commissioner. She would like to have a list of wedding photographers and their contact information to provide to couples planning a Salt Spring wedding. She cannot accept a fee for referral, but would appreciate a thank you.</p>
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<p>If you are interested: email Martha Taylor. <span>marthataylor02@gmail.com</span></p>
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<p><span>Please do do answer this blog posting as I am not monitoring…</span></p>
<p>A friend of mine, Martha Taylor, is Salt Spring Island's newest marriage commissioner. She would like to have a list of wedding photographers and their contact information to provide to couples planning a Salt Spring wedding. She cannot accept a fee for referral, but would appreciate a thank you.</p>
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<p>If you are interested: email Martha Taylor. <span>marthataylor02@gmail.com</span></p>
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<p><span>Please do do answer this blog posting as I am not monitoring replies.</span></p>
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<p></p>5 day sea otter photo workshop opportunitytag:ssphotog.ning.com,2018-02-23:3859646:BlogPost:3631932018-02-23T05:44:04.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p><span>For club members from two years ago you will remember the excellent educational program by Isabelle Groc. Isabelle is a world famous wildlife photographer and naturalist who lives in Vancouver and on SSI.</span></p>
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<p><span>She will be leading a five-day sea otter photo tour on the west coast of Vancouver Island </span><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">June 24-28</span></span><span>. This is open to a maximum of four people. A credit to our club that she is inviting Club…</span></p>
<p><span>For club members from two years ago you will remember the excellent educational program by Isabelle Groc. Isabelle is a world famous wildlife photographer and naturalist who lives in Vancouver and on SSI.</span></p>
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<p><span>She will be leading a five-day sea otter photo tour on the west coast of Vancouver Island </span><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">June 24-28</span></span><span>. This is open to a maximum of four people. A credit to our club that she is inviting Club members to join her.</span></p>
<div>The photo tour will take participants to one of the premier locations in British Columbia for photographing <span class="m_4543579046391736435gmail-il">sea</span> otters, in the heart of the site where they have been reintroduced in the late 1960s. Participants will have the opportunity to photo-document how <span class="m_4543579046391736435gmail-il">sea</span> otters transform their environment. On land and on water, you will be able to not only photograph <span class="m_4543579046391736435gmail-il">sea</span> otters, but also the landscapes these amazing ecosystem engineers reshape, ans well as a huge variety of other wildlife species.</div>
<div>The kayaking and the hiking in the area are fantastic, so lots to do when you are not photographing!</div>
<div>More info and registration on her website:</div>
<div><a href="http://www.isabellegroc.com/photo-tour-announcement-sea-otter-coastal-systems-june-24-28-2018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.isabellegroc.com/photo-tour-announcement-sea-otter-coastal-systems-june-24-28-2018/</a></div>For Street Photography Group and all members - fun readtag:ssphotog.ning.com,2018-01-08:3859646:BlogPost:3535042018-01-08T17:41:23.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>As most of you may know, PM Trudeau and family were in Revelstoke, BC for New Year holidays. Here is the local press' efforts at being paparazzi. Gave me a good chuckle and I wish you the same.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.revelstokemountaineer.com/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-family-dine-revelstokes-chubby-funsters/">https://www.revelstokemountaineer.com/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-family-dine-revelstokes-chubby-funsters/</a></p>
<p>As most of you may know, PM Trudeau and family were in Revelstoke, BC for New Year holidays. Here is the local press' efforts at being paparazzi. Gave me a good chuckle and I wish you the same.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.revelstokemountaineer.com/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-family-dine-revelstokes-chubby-funsters/">https://www.revelstokemountaineer.com/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-family-dine-revelstokes-chubby-funsters/</a></p>Free stufftag:ssphotog.ning.com,2017-09-22:3859646:BlogPost:3455222017-09-22T00:43:08.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Memory card wallet</p>
<p>Band made to prevent zoom lens creep</p>
<p>Free (not a 30 day trial) </p>
<p> Corel Paint Shop Pro x9</p>
<p> Corel After shot Pro 3</p>
<p> Corel Video editor 3.0</p>
<p> Corel Painter Essentials 5.0</p>
<p>Camera Hand grip</p>
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<p>Email me if you want any of this stuff</p>
<p>curtfirestone@gmail.com</p>
<p>Memory card wallet</p>
<p>Band made to prevent zoom lens creep</p>
<p>Free (not a 30 day trial) </p>
<p> Corel Paint Shop Pro x9</p>
<p> Corel After shot Pro 3</p>
<p> Corel Video editor 3.0</p>
<p> Corel Painter Essentials 5.0</p>
<p>Camera Hand grip</p>
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<p>Email me if you want any of this stuff</p>
<p>curtfirestone@gmail.com</p>Osman Phillips showtag:ssphotog.ning.com,2017-07-20:3859646:BlogPost:3427502017-07-20T15:21:07.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Go to …</p>
<p>Go to <a href="https://saltspringexchange.com/2017/07/19/experience-awe-and-wonder-at-the-osman-phillips-photo-show/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170720%20-%20Incorporation%20Poll%20-%20Voting%20Guide%20-%20Mayor%20Robertson%20-%20Home%20Rentals%20-%20Fire%20Ban&utm_content=20170720%20-%20Incorporation%20Poll%20-%20Voting%20Guide%20-%20Mayor%20Robertson%20-%20Home%20Rentals%20-%20Fire%20Ban+CID_c0feb129767a98d36c42cb56905f7047&utm_source=Email%20Newsletter&utm_term=Experience%20Awe%20and%20Wonder%20at%20the%20Osman%20Phillips%20Show">https://saltspringexchange.com/2017/07/19/experience-awe-and-wonder-at-the-osman-phillips-photo-show/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170720%20-%20Incorporation%20Poll%20-%20Voting%20Guide%20-%20Mayor%20Robertson%20-%20Home%20Rentals%20-%20Fire%20Ban&utm_content=20170720%20-%20Incorporation%20Poll%20-%20Voting%20Guide%20-%20Mayor%20Robertson%20-%20Home%20Rentals%20-%20Fire%20Ban+CID_c0feb129767a98d36c42cb56905f7047&utm_source=Email%20Newsletter&utm_term=Experience%20Awe%20and%20Wonder%20at%20the%20Osman%20Phillips%20Show</a></p>
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<p>Salt Spring Exchange announces this three day home based studio show over August long week-end. </p>To Bob from Maggietag:ssphotog.ning.com,2017-07-05:3859646:BlogPost:3414452017-07-05T17:34:58.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<blockquote><div class="gmail_extra"><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote">Hi Friends<br></br>I was so saddened to read the email about Bob last night. I'm half way across the US, driving to Iowa to put our house there on the market.<br></br>The day I left SSI, I knew Id never see Bob again; I chose to send my love and admiration to him through the ether instead of seeing him one last time after EV came down because at that time, his life was a bit in flux and I didn't need to…</blockquote>
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<blockquote><div class="gmail_extra"><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote">Hi Friends<br/>I was so saddened to read the email about Bob last night. I'm half way across the US, driving to Iowa to put our house there on the market.<br/>The day I left SSI, I knew Id never see Bob again; I chose to send my love and admiration to him through the ether instead of seeing him one last time after EV came down because at that time, his life was a bit in flux and I didn't need to complicate it.<br/>Now I find I must send love and support, sympathy and my care and admiration, through the ether again to all of you.....please let the Club know I'm with you/them, Wendy, all of us who loved Bob, even though my body is elsewhere. As his is too now....Farewell Dear Bob! I enjoyed knowing you so much--you enriched my life and injected wonderful joy on every occasion of our meeting. Thank you for being exactly you! Always kind, always supportive and encouraging in reference to my photography practice, always fun and interesting as a fellow human! Happy Trails, dear Bob!</blockquote>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote"><blockquote><div class="gmail_extra"><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote">Tears,<br/>Maggie</blockquote>
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<p>Here is a video of Sony cameras being assembled. In Thailand. Vast majority of workers shown are women.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.shutterbug.com/content/watch-sony-a7r-ii-mirrorless-camera-get-built-scratch-factory-thailand-shutterbug-video#EjuL3VfFmCChcI3x.97">http://www.shutterbug.com/content/watch-sony-a7r-ii-mirrorless-camera-get-built-scratch-factory-thailand-shutterbug-video#EjuL3VfFmCChcI3x.97</a></p>
<p>Here is a video of Sony cameras being assembled. In Thailand. Vast majority of workers shown are women.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.shutterbug.com/content/watch-sony-a7r-ii-mirrorless-camera-get-built-scratch-factory-thailand-shutterbug-video#EjuL3VfFmCChcI3x.97">http://www.shutterbug.com/content/watch-sony-a7r-ii-mirrorless-camera-get-built-scratch-factory-thailand-shutterbug-video#EjuL3VfFmCChcI3x.97</a></p>Tripod wanted by Studenttag:ssphotog.ning.com,2017-01-06:3859646:BlogPost:3234632017-01-06T16:00:19.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Jenna Aston, a former sponsored student and active member, is now studying at UBC. She is looking for a tripod. Either reasonably priced or one that is gathering dust and needs a young person to use it. I do not know if weight is an issue. Jenna's mother, Holly, told me that she comes home to SSI monthly and can make contact on her next visit.</p>
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<p>If you have a tripod looking for a youthful home, please email her at:</p>
<p>jennaonssi@gmail.com</p>
<p>Jenna Aston, a former sponsored student and active member, is now studying at UBC. She is looking for a tripod. Either reasonably priced or one that is gathering dust and needs a young person to use it. I do not know if weight is an issue. Jenna's mother, Holly, told me that she comes home to SSI monthly and can make contact on her next visit.</p>
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<p>If you have a tripod looking for a youthful home, please email her at:</p>
<p>jennaonssi@gmail.com</p>Holiday Party Thankstag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-12-15:3859646:BlogPost:3211072016-12-15T15:37:05.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Thank you Madam President for organizing our holiday party. It was wonderful.</p>
<p>Lots of wonderful edible treats.</p>
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<p>Thank you Madam President for organizing our holiday party. It was wonderful.</p>
<p>Lots of wonderful edible treats.</p>
<p></p>Congrats to former Photo Club membertag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-11-24:3859646:BlogPost:3195632016-11-24T13:25:01.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Congratulations to former club member AJ George on his appointment as Salt Spring Island's Fire Chief. AJ was one of the early members who was an active participant in Eclectic Visions. He sat his share of shows. I hope someday he once again has time for photography. </p>
<p>Congratulations to former club member AJ George on his appointment as Salt Spring Island's Fire Chief. AJ was one of the early members who was an active participant in Eclectic Visions. He sat his share of shows. I hope someday he once again has time for photography. </p>Doug Wahlstentag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-09-29:3859646:BlogPost:3137222016-09-29T02:04:43.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Congratulations to Doug. He placed sixth in the 100 meter dash in his age group (70-74) at 55+ BC Games last week.</p>
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<p>Doug is always foregoing Monday coffee for training. </p>
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<p>Keep flexing those muscles, young man!!!!</p>
<p>Congratulations to Doug. He placed sixth in the 100 meter dash in his age group (70-74) at 55+ BC Games last week.</p>
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<p>Doug is always foregoing Monday coffee for training. </p>
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<p>Keep flexing those muscles, young man!!!!</p>March 9 Presentation - Janatag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-03-04:3859646:BlogPost:2809782016-03-04T00:27:29.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>March 9, Regular Club meeting presentation</p>
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<p>Jana Zachariou</p>
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<p>How does Jana, our latest prize winning photographer do it? Turns out that she has a wealth of skills and methods to share. We all have had the opportunity to witness her love of Sunrise/Sunset photos plus vivid landscapes on this website.</p>
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<p>From: Fiddler on the Roof</p>
<p><span>Sunrise, sunset</span><br></br><span>Sunrise, sunset</span><br></br><span>Swiftly fly the years...."photograph…</span></p>
<p>March 9, Regular Club meeting presentation</p>
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<p>Jana Zachariou</p>
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<p>How does Jana, our latest prize winning photographer do it? Turns out that she has a wealth of skills and methods to share. We all have had the opportunity to witness her love of Sunrise/Sunset photos plus vivid landscapes on this website.</p>
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<p>From: Fiddler on the Roof</p>
<p><span>Sunrise, sunset</span><br/><span>Sunrise, sunset</span><br/><span>Swiftly fly the years...."photograph now."</span></p>Field trip opportunity with Simontag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-03-03:3859646:BlogPost:2809762016-03-03T21:04:23.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p><b>Camera uses, tripods, flash and ambient lighting in the outdoors</b>. </p>
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<p>A Simon Henson led field trip on Salt Spring Island. This educational experience will focus on technical aspects of outdoor photography.</p>
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<p>Date: Saturday 28 May</p>
<p>Time: 9-11:30 AM</p>
<p>Fee: $20</p>
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<p>Maximum number of participants: eight SS Photo Club members</p>
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<p>If the weather necessitates cancelling the field trip, there will be no substitute offered, so…</p>
<p><b>Camera uses, tripods, flash and ambient lighting in the outdoors</b>. </p>
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<p>A Simon Henson led field trip on Salt Spring Island. This educational experience will focus on technical aspects of outdoor photography.</p>
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<p>Date: Saturday 28 May</p>
<p>Time: 9-11:30 AM</p>
<p>Fee: $20</p>
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<p>Maximum number of participants: eight SS Photo Club members</p>
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<p>If the weather necessitates cancelling the field trip, there will be no substitute offered, so let’s hope for dry conditions. All fees will be refunded in the event of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions or if a student has to withdraw <b><i>up to one week before the field trip</i></b>. </p>
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<p>To sign up, send an email to <a href="mailto:curtfirestone@gmail.com" target="_blank">curtfirestone@gmail.com</a> to put a tentative hold on your spot. You must also give Curt $20 to make your firm commitment. Fees not paid by May 11 will automatically release your spot to someone on the wait list. </p>
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<p>As in the past, first come, first served.</p>
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<p>As I am away for the month of March, I will start accepting your $20 fee in April.</p>
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<p>Curt</p>
<p>Education Coordinator</p>Two good articles worth readingtag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-03-03:3859646:BlogPost:2808852016-03-03T19:41:43.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Going to photo an event: wedding, sports, party, any group activity</p>
<p><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/the-not-so-decisive-moment-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-best-shot">http://digital-photography-school.com/the-not-so-decisive-moment-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-best-shot</a></p>
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<p>Want to photo through a window?…</p>
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<p>Going to photo an event: wedding, sports, party, any group activity</p>
<p><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/the-not-so-decisive-moment-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-best-shot">http://digital-photography-school.com/the-not-so-decisive-moment-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-getting-the-best-shot</a></p>
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<p>Want to photo through a window?</p>
<p><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/tips-for-minimizing-reflections-when-photographing-through-windows/">http://digital-photography-school.com/tips-for-minimizing-reflections-when-photographing-through-windows/</a></p>B&H Photo being sued by US Govt.tag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-02-28:3859646:BlogPost:2805422016-02-28T16:33:54.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p><a href="http://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/20160225-2">http://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/20160225-2</a></p>
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<p>FYI w/o comment</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/20160225-2">http://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/20160225-2</a></p>
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<p>FYI w/o comment</p>Willow Sky McDonaldtag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-02-25:3859646:BlogPost:2803582016-02-25T19:48:10.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Willow Sky has an exciting show at Barb's which comes down on Monday. She has sold 4 pieces.</p>
<p>Furthermore she is moving to Victoria in April where she intends to pursue her photography incluing taking some courses.</p>
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<p>She works at Barbs. Say hello. She is one of the successful GISS students sponsored by the Photo Club</p>
<p>Willow Sky has an exciting show at Barb's which comes down on Monday. She has sold 4 pieces.</p>
<p>Furthermore she is moving to Victoria in April where she intends to pursue her photography incluing taking some courses.</p>
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<p>She works at Barbs. Say hello. She is one of the successful GISS students sponsored by the Photo Club</p>Conservation/wildlife photographytag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-02-23:3859646:BlogPost:2796932016-02-23T00:44:02.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Our guest speaker in April or May is Isabelle Groc. More on her later. In the meantime, she has asked if I would post those request for donation.</p>
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<div>I am working on a new film project with the Wilderness Committee, called Toad People. We have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the funds needed to finish the film, and we have a week left to meet our goal. Please take a look at the trailer and the campaign when you have a moment and see if you can share among your…</div>
<p>Our guest speaker in April or May is Isabelle Groc. More on her later. In the meantime, she has asked if I would post those request for donation.</p>
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<div>I am working on a new film project with the Wilderness Committee, called Toad People. We have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the funds needed to finish the film, and we have a week left to meet our goal. Please take a look at the trailer and the campaign when you have a moment and see if you can share among your networks, We have perks available for people that donate to the film that include unique wildlife local trips led by biologists to see rare amphibians and reptiles, as well as barn owls. Great opportunities for photographers. Here is the link: </div>
<div><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/toad-people" target="_blank">https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/toad-people</a></div>Susan Huber Videotag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-02-13:3859646:BlogPost:2785362016-02-13T19:14:22.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>As those of you who were able to be at our last regular meeting know, Susan Huber gave us an inspirational presentation. She is a teacher and sharer. Here is a video of her in Finland teaching the use of large format film cameras. The words in the video were written by Susan. For those of us that are strictly into digital, a look back at film is an inspiration in of itself. Photography has an interesting history.…</p>
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<p>As those of you who were able to be at our last regular meeting know, Susan Huber gave us an inspirational presentation. She is a teacher and sharer. Here is a video of her in Finland teaching the use of large format film cameras. The words in the video were written by Susan. For those of us that are strictly into digital, a look back at film is an inspiration in of itself. Photography has an interesting history.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8PArMU0RVc&sns=em" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8PArMU0RVc&sns=em</a></p>
<p></p>Congratulations Janatag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-02-09:3859646:BlogPost:2781762016-02-09T09:30:00.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Jana Zachariou won third place in the Ladysmith bi-annual art show in the digital section for her image: "Oneness With Nature". Most club members only show on island; most club members do not enter judged competitions. Jana is not most club members. She took the chance. And it paid off. We are a very talented group of photographers and now one more member has shown her talent behind our island shores.</p>
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<p>Jana shows her talent all the time on our web site. Yesterday she…</p>
<p>Jana Zachariou won third place in the Ladysmith bi-annual art show in the digital section for her image: "Oneness With Nature". Most club members only show on island; most club members do not enter judged competitions. Jana is not most club members. She took the chance. And it paid off. We are a very talented group of photographers and now one more member has shown her talent behind our island shores.</p>
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<p>Jana shows her talent all the time on our web site. Yesterday she agreed to be one of our regular meeting presenters this year. We all look forward to learning from her.</p>
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<p>Jana you have honored yourself and our photography club. </p>
<p>Congratulations.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1561482889?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1561482889?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"/></a></p>World Famous photographertag:ssphotog.ning.com,2016-01-09:3859646:BlogPost:2752882016-01-09T09:29:12.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Today, I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Long Thanh, Vietnam's most famous photographer. His website: <a href="http://www.longthanhart.com">www.longthanhart.com</a> Hundreds of images are on his site plus a bio.</p>
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<p>Long Thanh says:</p>
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<p>Today, I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Long Thanh, Vietnam's most famous photographer. His website: <a href="http://www.longthanhart.com">www.longthanhart.com</a> Hundreds of images are on his site plus a bio.</p>
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<p>Long Thanh says:</p>
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<tr><td align="center" valign="top"><div align="left">Black and white photography in 21st century is considered such a meticulous and respectful art. As we all know, traditional black and white darkroom is almost a lost art these days. However, great appeal of real photographic black and white prints is undeniable. Today, few photographers continue to master both the art of taking nice photographs, developing the films and the craft of printing their work manually.<p>People prefer and highly appreciate the effect of black and white photographs – “the minimised distraction, the emphasis on light, the simplicity of the images and the focus on line and form”. To produce a hand-made black and white photograph, the artist should take that photo by a manual camera with reel film. Then he brings it home for film developing, drying it out, printing by hand in his dark room. To say more, black and white papers are imported from UK with high expenses. Also, it takes much more time, effort, passion, talent as well as the wealth to order the black and white films and produce a perfect picture. Compared to the modern digital photographs these days, real hand-made black and white ones always reflect all every lines and details truthfully.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1561482143?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1561482143?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1561482143?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1561482143?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>Congratulations Doug Wahlstentag:ssphotog.ning.com,2015-10-14:3859646:BlogPost:2662012015-10-14T05:48:43.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Our Publicity Coordinator came in fifth in his age group in a big 8K race in Victoria over the week-end.</p>
<p>43 minutes; 16 seconds. Way to go Mr. Speedy!!</p>
<p>Our Publicity Coordinator came in fifth in his age group in a big 8K race in Victoria over the week-end.</p>
<p>43 minutes; 16 seconds. Way to go Mr. Speedy!!</p>Art in Photographytag:ssphotog.ning.com,2015-10-09:3859646:BlogPost:2660182015-10-09T15:40:03.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>What a wonderful first session in Simon's workshop. I hope other participants concur.</p>
<p>What a wonderful first session in Simon's workshop. I hope other participants concur.</p>New venue: Monday coffeetag:ssphotog.ning.com,2015-09-14:3859646:BlogPost:2641812015-09-14T20:43:11.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>There is a change of venue for Monday morning coffee gathering. Harbour House has stopped serving breakfast on Mondays and Tuesdays.</p>
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<p>The Salt Spring Inn (Lower Ganges Rd and Hereford) has kindly stepped up and we will gather there starting next Monday, September 21, at 10AM. This will be a new experience for both the Inn and for us. Breakfast food and drink will be available from the menu. We will experience one long table for 10 or so and then tables for 4-6. We will…</p>
<p>There is a change of venue for Monday morning coffee gathering. Harbour House has stopped serving breakfast on Mondays and Tuesdays.</p>
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<p>The Salt Spring Inn (Lower Ganges Rd and Hereford) has kindly stepped up and we will gather there starting next Monday, September 21, at 10AM. This will be a new experience for both the Inn and for us. Breakfast food and drink will be available from the menu. We will experience one long table for 10 or so and then tables for 4-6. We will locate in the area at the Hereford Ave. end of the restaurant.</p>
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<p>Jeremy Milsom has extended us a warm welcome. </p>
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<p>Coffee, tea, food, social, photography.....it is all good.</p>Wednesday's presentation was specialtag:ssphotog.ning.com,2015-09-10:3859646:BlogPost:2640572015-09-10T14:51:53.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Last night Avril Kirby, Judy McPhee and Jacqueline Sutton presented two or three of each of their latest photographic efforts. Not only was the artistry wonderful, but the creative energy was marvellous. Each of them put huge amounts of thought into their work. Each of them took the time necessary to make their images work for the viewer.</p>
<p>“Where do you get the inspiration?” was a question asked but not answered. Inspiration comes from deep inside each of us. I did a little web…</p>
<p>Last night Avril Kirby, Judy McPhee and Jacqueline Sutton presented two or three of each of their latest photographic efforts. Not only was the artistry wonderful, but the creative energy was marvellous. Each of them put huge amounts of thought into their work. Each of them took the time necessary to make their images work for the viewer.</p>
<p>“Where do you get the inspiration?” was a question asked but not answered. Inspiration comes from deep inside each of us. I did a little web searching and came upon this quote.</p>
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<p>“There’s no hard and fast rule to achieve creative photography nor are there guidelines and steps to think out of the box. But one thing’s for sure, for those who create some of the most creative photos in the world, they have great passion for photography and some years of practice and experience.”</p>
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<p>As shown last night at our meeting, the practice and experience have manifested themselves to some creative, thoughtful artistic work from Avril, Judy and Jacqueline.</p>Want to be a paid Photography judge?tag:ssphotog.ning.com,2015-09-03:3859646:BlogPost:2629332015-09-03T05:00:50.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>This email came to me today.</p>
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<p>Hello, I am part of the Competitions Committee for the Victoria Camera Club and we are looking for master or professional photographers to act as judges for 6 monthly competitions (Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March).</p>
<p>Each month we hold competitions in 8 different categories for three skill levels. Novice comps are judged internally within the club but we like to have external judges for the intermediate and advanced levels to…</p>
<p>This email came to me today.</p>
<p>Curt</p>
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<p>Hello, I am part of the Competitions Committee for the Victoria Camera Club and we are looking for master or professional photographers to act as judges for 6 monthly competitions (Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March).</p>
<p>Each month we hold competitions in 8 different categories for three skill levels. Novice comps are judged internally within the club but we like to have external judges for the intermediate and advanced levels to remove any chance or perception of bias.</p>
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<p>The categories we need judges for are:</p>
<p>Digital : Open, Nature, Creative, Theme (a different theme is chosen each month)</p>
<p>Prints: Open, Nature, Monochrome</p>
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<p>Judging consist of scoring each image and giving text comments. The text comments are extremely important as these offer the club members a real learning opportunity. Digital images are judged through our website, so judges can be anywhere in the world.</p>
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<p>We offer a rate of $1.50 per digital image and $2.00 per print image. On average a judge will be asked to look at about 50 images, depending on how many the judges feels they can handle in the time they have available. We do not expect a monthly commitment – you can judge once or many times over the year.</p>
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<p>We will also be hosting a Canada-wide Portrait competition for CAPA (Canadian Association for Photographic Art) in March 2016 – we will need three judges.</p>
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<p>Judging amateur competitions is a way to educate and encourage budding photographers in the photographic arts. I hope you will consider giving a few hours of your time to support our club. If you know and can recommend any other photographers that might be interested, please pass their name along to me.</p>
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<p>Please respond to me if you are interested in judging for us and let me know what months you would be available. </p>
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<p>Pam Irvine – Competitions Chair</p>
<p><a href="mailto:competitions@victoriacameraclub.org" target="_blank">competitions@victoriacameraclub.org</a></p>
<p><a href="mailto:pam.irvine@shaw.ca" target="_blank">pam.irvine@shaw.ca</a></p>
<p> </p>SSI Member October Workshoptag:ssphotog.ning.com,2015-08-26:3859646:BlogPost:2624632015-08-26T05:06:22.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p><b><i>Putting the Art in Photography</i></b></p>
<p>Further develop your photography by enhancing your visual perception and knowledge of design.</p>
<p>This four session workshop explores the components of aesthetics and composition through presentations, and group interactivity.</p>
<p>A slide show of the workshop assignments will be reviewed in the final session.</p>
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<p>The workshop will be presented by <span>Simon Henson</span>.</p>
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<p><strong>A few…</strong></p>
<p><b><i>Putting the Art in Photography</i></b></p>
<p>Further develop your photography by enhancing your visual perception and knowledge of design.</p>
<p>This four session workshop explores the components of aesthetics and composition through presentations, and group interactivity.</p>
<p>A slide show of the workshop assignments will be reviewed in the final session.</p>
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<p>The workshop will be presented by <span>Simon Henson</span>.</p>
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<p><strong>A few specifics</strong>:</p>
<p><strong>Dates</strong>: This will be a series of four two hour workshops: <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">Oct. 8</span></span>, 15, 22 & 29. (Thursdays) <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">7:00-9:00 PM</span></span></p>
<p><strong>Attendance</strong>: When you sign up, you are committing to all four evenings. If you can not make the committment, we will create a waiting list in case the workshop is not fully subscribed.</p>
<p><strong>Cost</strong>: $50. This is the total for all four sessions. The funds will be used to pay Simon and to rent the meeting location.</p>
<p><strong>Workshop size</strong>: Total of 12 participants must be 2015 SS Photography Club members.</p>
<p><strong>Enrollment</strong>: The first twelve 12 members who deliver a cheque for $50 payable to the "Salt Spring Photography Club" to Curt Firestone will be enrolled. Refunds only in case of an emergency. A waiting list will be created if necessary.</p>A photo each day keeps the doctor awaytag:ssphotog.ning.com,2015-07-02:3859646:BlogPost:2581882015-07-02T19:01:17.000ZCurt Firestonehttps://ssphotog.ning.com/profile/CurtFirestone
<p>Our club has several members who do a photo of the day. Note: their skills and photography have grown as a result. Here is an article encouraging you to take a photo each day.</p>
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<p><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/take-this-picture-of-the-day-project-to-practice-and-help-you-grow-as-a-photographer/">http://digital-photography-school.com/take-this-picture-of-the-day-project-to-practice-and-help-you-grow-as-a-photographer/</a></p>
<p>Our club has several members who do a photo of the day. Note: their skills and photography have grown as a result. Here is an article encouraging you to take a photo each day.</p>
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<p><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/take-this-picture-of-the-day-project-to-practice-and-help-you-grow-as-a-photographer/">http://digital-photography-school.com/take-this-picture-of-the-day-project-to-practice-and-help-you-grow-as-a-photographer/</a></p>