Berrien Springs Camera Club
CONTACT: Madeline Johnston
471-1109
Jill Dodge, President
473-2658
The monthly meeting of the Berrien Springs Camera Club will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Berrien Springs Public Library at Cass (Old 31) and Union. This month’s program consists of a competition of prints and projected images, submitted by members, the first competition of the current season.
As usual, there will be two select topics for the month. In addition, “Nature” is always an acceptable category, as are “Open” (any subject) and “Portraits.” The two select categories for the October competition are “Rocks” and “Marinas.” The former could include rocks of any size or substance, but must be the main focus of the picture. The latter can bring out visits to marinas around the world or close to home, overviews or close-ups. “Nature” photos are to show nothing from human hands (no wires, fences, cultivated flowers, etc.). Thus a member can submit images in any of five categories or a combination thereof, though extra points are given for acceptances in the two select categories.
Prints, at least 5" x 7" in size, should be mounted, with the title and photographer's name on the back. Digital submissions, however, need to be sent in ahead, with instructions for submitting them on the club’s blog site: http://berrienspringscameraclub.blogspot.com/
Any member may submit up to 10 projected images and/or 10 prints for the competition, but no one is obligated to do so. Pictures are shown one at a time, and three judges score them by machine. The total points determine whether a photo is rated “honor,” “acceptance,” or “out.” From the “honors,” a Slide-of-the-Month and a Print-of-the-Month are selected. Photographers’ names are not revealed for the “out” category. No one need feel embarrassment; this is a group of friends sharing experiences and tips for better photography.
All are welcome, either to observe or to join. Refreshments will be served.
