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Photo Developments Newsletter April, 1998



DRAFT



Meeting place:

The Science Centre, 701 11th Street S.W.,We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Next Meeting - May 6, 7:30 p.m.

Newsletter Web site: http://website.lineone.net/~wbaziw/cps.html



Critique Themes for 1998-1999



May 1998 Pierced

Jun 1998 Youthfulness

Jul 1998 Red

Aug 1998 Special Effects

Sep 1998 Alone at Last

Oct 1998 Junk

Nov 1998 Off the Wall

Jan 1999 Sleep

Feb 1999 Crooked

Mar 1999 Ice

Apr 1999 Time



Critique Results for April:

The theme was Action. Judges- Rinus Borgsteede, Juan Houston, Betty Davis,

Brian Henson.

Novice Open
No Entries
Novice Theme
No Entries
Intermediate Open
Pamela Jones San Jose Mission 7.0
Jose Guillen The Picnic 6.0
Julie Meisser A Little House on the Prairie 7.3*
Intermediate Theme
Fran Williams Dancer in Motion 8.0*
Julie Meisser Rodeo 7.6
Advanced Open
Neil Koven Pillars of Play 8.0
Bob Lee Singing Sand 9.0*
Dan Gordon Untitled 8.3
Betty Davis Amongst the Ruins 6.3
Brian Henson Storm Stubble & Decay 8.3
Rick Ell Bride 8.6
Ed Luinstra Ryolite Sunset 8.3
Advanced Theme
Betty Davis The Winning Bunt 7.3






Presentations ...

Linda MacCannel gave us a Presentation on her projects "Life in Southwest states"

Linda is a graduate of Alberta College of Arts, Master Fine Arts UofC.. Currently working on book "Native Rodeo", comprised of 7 years of work to be published in 1999.





Controversy Corner...

After the last photography meeting over refreshments at the Lord Nelson, the subject of Airport X-Ray equipment was discussed. I found alittle bit of information on the net.

Kodak has learned the following concerning unprocessed film placed

in CHECKED luggage:

There is new piece of X-ray inspection equipment, the CTX-5000,
currently being installed in major airports worldwide.

This system is designed to inspect CHECKED baggage only, not carry on.
Operationally, this unit performs two types of scans.  The first is a
general sweep, which is harmless to film.  The second is a focused,
high-energy scan targeted at any suspicious looking items identified
by the
system in the initial sweep.  If this second scan happens to strike
unprocessed film, it will be ruined.                                  


Given the nature of the business, the severity of this problem would
appear to be great for professional photographers.  Your options are
limited:

     Don't carry unprocessed film in checked baggage
     If you must carry large amounts of unprocessed film, contact the
     airline prior to your flight to make inspection arrangements 
     which would not involve using the CTX-5000


One other warning about the CTX-5000: after it has processed your bag, it

literally SHOOTS it out the end at what looks like 100 MPH!!There is a
metal stop at the end, so your bag gets slammed into this wall.  I was
shocked when I saw my bag catch air coming out of the machine.
Ask for a hand inspection of your photo bag.  Even a Nikon can't take
that kind of punishment!!!   

Classified

Wanted: Toya Field Camera 90-100mm , contact Robert Berdan 247-2457.

Wanted: EP2 Chemicals and paper supplies, contact Wayne Baziw 256-0976

Calendar of Events

April 1st - At the next Calgary Photographic Society meeting -Linda MacCannel will be speaking about her projects "Life in Southwest states"

March 7 - May 31 - Glenbow Museum - "Native American Visions and Voices" Photos exhibit by 25 Native photographers

June 10, 17 & 14th - Rocky Mountain Wildflower Macro photography Workshop. Two evenings one Saturday field trip. Instructor Robert Berdan Cost: $99.00 Max. For more information call R. Berdan 247-2457.



If you know of any events coming up, please let me know. Wayne Baziw 256-0976 Email: baziw@calcna.ab.ca



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