Glimpses of Greecethe non-exclusive right to use the photographs at their discretion. 2017 The...
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Greece Public Library 2 Vince Tofany Boulevard
Greece, NY 14612 585-225-8951
www.greecepubliclibrary.org
Greece Town Supervisor ................................... William D. Reilich
Library Director ...................................................... Cassie Guthrie
Library Board President ............................................. Kevin Nasca
All programs take place at the 2 Vince Tofany location. Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Greece Public
Library unless otherwise indicated and may be photographed for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you have any
concerns. The Greece Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 225-8951 at least 10 days prior to the event and ask for the Library Director or
Assistant Library Director.
Library Hours
Greece Public Library (2 Vince Tofany Blvd)
Monday through Thursday 9 am*—9 pm
Friday and Saturday 9 am—5 pm
Sunday (October through April) Noon—4 pm
*12 pm first Thursday of the month
Barnard Crossing Branch (2808 Dewey Ave)
Monday and Tuesday 10 am—8 pm
Wednesday through Friday 10 am*—5 pm
*12 pm first Thursday of the month
“Summer Day in the Fields” Abigail Heckman—2016 Youth first place winner
Glimpses of Greece
2017
3rd annual
Glimpses of Greece Photography Contest
“The Beauty of Lake Ontario” by Brian Pink, Adult 2016 First Place winner
Do you have a passion for digital photography?
Do you take pride in your town?
The Town of Greece contains over 764 acres of park land,
8 miles of Lake Ontario shoreline and 17 parks.
What is your favorite “Glimpse of Greece”?
Attend a photography workshop at the library. Get inspired by
checking out the latest photography library books. Use your
new skills to enter the 3rd Annual Glimpses of Greece
Photography Contest. Contest and workshops are for adults
and youth ages 13 and older, and are sponsored by the Friends
of the Greece Public Library.
Important Dates and Rules
Contest submissions accepted: August 1—31, 2017
People’s Choice Award online voting: Week of 9/10/17
Judging: Week of 9/17/17
Winners announced: Monday, September 25
Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, November 2 at 7pm
Winning photos exhibited at the Greece Public Library in
November and December 2017. Calendars featuring
winning photos will be available in limited quantities at
the reception for winners, and to the public at a date to
be announced.
Photo Contest RulesPhoto Contest Rules
You must be a resident of Monroe County to enter.
Submitted photographs must be taken within the geographic boundaries of the Town of Greece.
Entries must be submitted in JPG format through the library’s website starting at 9 am on August 1, 2017. Prints will not be accepted. Entries must be in landscape orientation. Maximum size of 10 MB. Winners can submit a larger file for printing upon request.
Each photographer may submit no more than 3 photographs for consideration.
A photo may not have any text or graphics superimposed onto the photo surface. (i.e. no name or logo is to be on photograph)
Photographer is responsible for obtaining permissions if his/her photograph includes an identifiable individual.
Workshop presenters and judges are not eligible to enter.
Greece Public Library and the Town of Greece reserve the non-exclusive right to use the photographs at their discretion.
2017
The Beginner's Photography Guide : the Ultimate Step-by-step Manual for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera. By Chris Gatcum.
770 GAT
The Beginner's Photography Guide, 2nd Edition is DK's bestselling manual for any novice photographer who wants to unlock the potential of their camera.
Digital Photography Complete Course by David Taylor
TEEN 770 TAY
Build your photography skills step-by-step with an independent photography course that guides you through every aspect of digital photography. Packed with advice and stunning images, this guide will help you master your skills.
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson
778.72 PET
Veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutter speed and how they interact with and influence one another, even in tricky situations.
A revised classic!
Digital Photography all-in-one for Dummies by Robert Correll
TEEN 770 COR
This book gives you all the easy-to-follow guidance you need to capture stills, portraits, action shots. It covers topics from controlling light, color, focus, and exposure to editing images to improve the final product—and everything in between.
Check these out!
Adult & Teen Program Descriptions
Extraordinary Everyday Photography by Brenda Tharp and Jed Manwaring
778.71 THA
This book helps readers understand they don't need to be in exotic locations to find great images. It will inspire you to take another look at your daily surroundings and teach you how to find the stunning images lurking just under your nose.
How to Photograph Everything (Popular Photography): Simple Techniques for Shooting Spectacular Images by the editors of Popular Photography Magazine
TEEN 771 POP
Approach every subject on your bucket list and translate your vision into beautifully composed, technically sound images that you’ll want to share again and again.
50 Photo Projects: Ideas to Kick-start Your Photography by Lee Frost
771 FRO
This book pushes you to explore all aspects of photography including issues such as color, shadow, graphic design, and conditions like shooting in low light. The projects inspire you to work on your skills and knowledge.
How to Photograph Absolutely Everything: Successful Pictures From Your Digital Camera by Tom Ang
775 ANG
Avoiding intimidating technical jargon, Ang explains the basic elements of photography - light, color, composition, and focus - then goes on to show how to make them work for you.
Improve Your Skills
For more photography books, check the call numbers
of 770 to 778 in our non-fiction section, and in July
check out our photography display . We also have
digital photography books for your tablet or e-reader.
2017
Contest Information
Exhibit Opening Reception Exhibit Opening Reception
Thursday, November 2 at 7 pm
Winning photographs & calendars will be unveiled at the Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd., on Thursday, November 2 at 7 pm during the Exhibit Opening Reception. Friends and family are welcome to attend!
Library Exhibition Library Exhibition
November 2—December 31, 2017
Winning photographs will be printed, framed and displayed at the Greece Public Library following the Exhibit Opening Reception.
The exhibition is free and open to the public during library hours.
The Town of Greece and the Greece Public Library are not responsible for damage or loss that may occur during the exhibition.
Winners may pick up their framed photographs to keep after the exhibit closes on December 31, 2017. Photos must be picked up by owner no later than Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Greece Public Library.
Awards and Judging Awards and Judging
Judges will choose a first place and second place award in two age groups:
Youth (ages 13-17)
Adult (age 18+)
Four more images will be selected as “honorable mention” and will appear in the Glimpses of Greece Calendar along with all the winning images.
Supervisor Reilich will choose a “Supervisor’s Favorite” in each of the two age groups. These images will also appear in the calendar.
Judges for the contest will be:
Robert Bilsky, photographer
Jim Montanus, photographer
Dick Bennett, photographer
Decisions of our judges are final.
Winners will be notified via email and announced on Monday, September 25, 2017.
The public will have an opportunity to vote online for a “People’s Choice” award in each of the two age categories between September 10-16, 2017.
Pet Photography: Take Better Pictures of Your Pets Saturday, April 22 from 10 am till 12 noon. Adults and teens ages 16 and up. Registration required. If you’re interested in learning some tips on how to take a good photo of your pet, Michelle Macirella from Luminaria Photography is here to help! Michelle’s presentation will include a demonstration with her own dog, Bear, and some practice time at the very end of the class. Please bring a notebook and pen if you’d like to take notes and any kind of digital camera, camera phone, iPad, etc. This class will be focusing specifically on photography basics and photographing your pets, but is open to all skill levels.
Sports Photography Saturday, May 13 from 2-3 pm. For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Learn how to improve your sports photography skills with Joe Territo, team photographer for the Rochester Red Wings Baseball Club, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. His work is frequently published on Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball's official websites as well as Pro Baseball Insider where he is a regular contributor.
Photography Basics of Light and Composition Thursday, June 15 at 2 pm OR 6:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Learn how to improve your photography and get ready for our 2017 Glimpses of Greece Photography Contest. Dick Bennett, a partner at the Image City Photography Gallery in Rochester, will teach you how to avoid common mistakes and take better pictures. He'll discuss the basics of light, composition, and the technical aspects of your camera.
How to Photograph Landscapes Thursday, June 29 at 2 pm OR 6:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.
This workshop will teach you how to capture the beauty of the world around you. Topics include what types of gear to use in every situation, how to work with natural light, and what times of the day make for the most compelling images. Instructor Robert Bilsky will explain the nuances of composition, exposure, and framing and show you examples so you can take better landscape photographs.
Photography Workshops
2017
Nature Photography Wednesday, July 12 at 2 pm OR 6:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Photographing the natural world can be both frustrating and immensely rewarding. Here is a chance to learn new techniques for your wildlife photography, whether you want to shoot pictures in your back garden or local countryside, a zoo, wildlife park or nature reserve. Becoming an observant field naturalist will ensure you gain a closer approach to wildlife before they take evasive action. Whether in your own garden or in more remote locations, join instructor Robert Bilsky to learn how to make the most of available light for taking wildlife photos.
Learning to Use Adobe Lightroom Software Monday, July 17 from 6:30 till 8:30 pm For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Turning good photos into great photos is the work of the Develop module in Adobe Lightroom software. In one two-hour session, learn how to make your images great. Taught by George Wallace, photographer and partner of Gallery 96 in Pittsford.
Black and White Photography Monday, August 7 at either 2 pm OR 6:30 pm. For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Black and white photography produces powerful images that endure the test of time. In this workshop you will learn about tonal contrast in composition, elements such as line, texture, form, and shape, and the importance of light. Instructor Robert Bilsky will teach you how to identify good black and white subject matter and how best to expose your subject to capture it.
Photography Workshops
Adult First Place Winner 2015: Jim Callahan Fishing on Buck Pond