I would like to thank the people who volunteered to be part of your executive for the coming year. I think we will be able to plan an exciting year for the members. If you would like to volunteer to help with one of the positions please call me. We welcome any participation. I would like to thank Neil Koven for stepping forward to take the position of monthly programming. If you have any suggestions or topics that you would like covered, please talk to Neil. I know he would welcome your input. Our executive is planning a full year of outings and workshops, in which you as members will hopefully participate in. Our first outing is at Bob Lee's in Kananaskis country. I hope to see you there. It would be nice to build up some camaraderie in our club, in order that we may share our knowledge and friendship with each other. If you would like to enhance your abilities as a photographer, participate! I hope to see you at our March meeting.

Scott Winter, President

If anyone has any speaker ideas or other concerns please feel free to contact any one of the executives.

The March 05 meeting will be at 7:30pm at the University of Calgary in the Kinesiology building in room #Kn133 It is the theater room at the beginning of the same hall we were in before.

Club memberships are due: Single person $30.00 Family $40.00. Our year runs from January to December, please see Jose Guillen for membership.

Past Speakers

We would like to thank the February guest speaker Julian Ferreira. "Getting more out of your camera flash and accessories". Job Well Done

March Guest speaker will be Robert Berdan, speaking on Large Format camera and Digital.

Field trip planned for Sunday Mar 23. Plans of Skis or snow shoes, for photo opportunities of ICE.

Caused by huge drain of water from below. Ice formations are most unusual

Proposed meeting place Robert Lee's cabin around noon. Can head out on skis or snowshoes

for 2-3 hours and then reconvene at Bob's place for something to eat in the late

afternoon. Need volunteers to bring food and drink.

Robert will bring some copies of the map to the March meeting and we will need

to get some idea as to approximate numbers so we can plan transportation

refreshments, etc.

( Setphen will be bringing forms to next meeting)

What to Look for in a photograph. Thanks to Fran Williams

Article from a Hud Andres of Memphis Tennessee www.hudphoto.com

Professional Photographer Magazine

The most important thing to remember when reviewing these 12 points is the elements are listed in accordance to their importance.

-What you see first

-What creates your first impression

-What commands you to look?

-What holds your eye?

-Using your imagination

-Being very original or a fresh approach on subject matter.

-Creative cropping

-Creative use of subject matter

-Content could be very abstract

-Invention, design, feeling, and imagination lifts the photograph into the realm of art.

-Individuality, that character of the photograph that sets one work apart from the rest.

-The way of seeing or approaching a subject.

-Good placement of the subject matter

-Harmonious proportions

-Using dynamic symmetry to place most important objects in design

-Good rhythm is created by repetition, whether it's color, spaces, moods, or divisions of the photograph

-Does the presentation enhance the photo?

-Good cropping can add to the composition

-Good color for the matting or mount can help

-Daring to be different

-Using something dynamic or being very traditional

-Initial impression can be obtained by using creative mounting

-A good technique for the photograph good selection of color for the subject matter, using an interpretative color

-Creative use of color

-Dominance of objects or subject matter

-Strength and definition gives the center of interest secondary points that are very important to the photograph, but you must always be able to come back to the center of interest.

-Good dynamic lighting appropriate to the subject matter

-Strong mood can be created by lighting

-Lighting is the art of reproducing the characteristics of the characteristics of the subjects or objects

-An outstanding interpretation for the subject matter

-Good camera angle for subject matter is helpful

-Selection of a photogenic model or object is important

-Contrast here can be very creative

-Good strong contrast

-Using the middle tone

-Good color balance

-Expressions and artistic lighting

-The simplest statements are the strongest

-Good angle on the building

-Backgrounds in key to the subject matter

-Different technique for the subject matter

-Using creative and abstract can help

-Design brings abstract ideas into concrete form

-A good strong statement

-A complete story within the photograph

-First glance has a complete meaning

-Strong mood with the photograph, builds an emotional response challenging your imagination

If you have any web sites that you enjoy and would possibly be of interest to others please let the news letter editor know.

Thanks to Black and White Photography Dec.02 edition

www.rogerbamber.com

Roger Bamber is a stand-alone snapper, whose portfolio is composed of both b&w and color. He is known for his artistic portrayal of subjects that could be based anywhere. A bite sized snippet of information accompanies each shot, and a brief page charting his career history is a useful addition he has twice been British Press Photographer of the year and is also part of The Guardian's celebrated photographic team.

If you are looking for some inspiration, worth a click on the link.

www.firstlightclick.com

Local photographer Steve Parry knows all the tricks to get you interest. He is just one of the many photographers hosted on this site. To reach his work, go to the search section on the sidebar and scroll down until you find him. For the B&W people, scroll under format to view his light fantastic images of Brighton and the rest of the globe.

www.padraiggrant.com

Dublin-based photographer Padraig Grant spent 15 years travelling five continents, and the results of his travels are laid bare on this website. What's more, there is hardly a color shot to be seen. Grant's dedication to mono has long been in evidence in the media. The site also features news of his new book and exhibition featuring pictures taken behind the scenes at the The Wexford Festival Opera held at the Theatre Royal.

Current Photographic Exhibitions