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Volume 71, Issue 12
June 2015
50th Oklahoma International
Exhibition of Photography
1/2 Century of Excellence by OCC
Awards Dinner - June 23 Club celebrates the end of a suc-
cessful year with a dinner, pres-
entation of competition and rec-
ognition awards along with the
passing of the gavel to the new
club president. Email Lorraine,
[email protected] to make reser-
vations NOW!!!
50th Oklahoma International Exhibition 2
New Club Officers Elected 3
Competition Classes and Rules Change 3
Club Dinner, Member Features, 4, 5
Competition Photos 6-8
New Club Member, Club Visitor 8
Club Information 9
Inside this issue:
PJ - PSA Gold
This Can’t End Well
Craig Gurnett
Edne Park, VIC, Australia
Nature - PSA Gold
Strong Falcon
Saleh Dashti
Salmiya KUWAIT, Kuwait
PID - PSA Gold
Rodeo Thriling 3
Yongxiong Ling
Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
The Oklahoma Camera Club conducted the judging of the OK International Exhibition
for the 50th year on May 22 and 23, a remarkable achievement. We received 3300 en-
tries to challenge the judges and members managing the judging. Jaci and I sincerely
appreciate the professional assistance of all who dedicated their time and knowledge to
successfully conduct this exhibition. Jaci and Doug Finch, Chairman
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Invite a friend to attend a club meeting with you.
50th OK International Judging
Do you judge on what you like or what is art and conveys the emotion
intended. Get out of what you like.
Pictorial Image Division - Chairman, Inga Vautrin
Judges: Ward Conaway, (OCC), Larry Petterborg, (TX),
Carl Shortt (Metro Club Camera Club, OKC)
Nature Division - Chairman, Jennifer D’Agostino (right),
Judges: Tom Savage, APSA, MPSA, (TX), Jim David,
PPSA, (OCC - AZ), Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA, (OCC)
Photojournalism Division - Chairman, Carol McCreary,
APSA, EPSA and Tom McCreary, APSA, EPSA;
Judges: Frank Richards, (TX), Charles Taylor, APSA,
(OCC), Wes Odell (TX)
How do you judge 3300 images? Yes, that is right, one image at a time; evaluating each one in an effort to recognize the effort,
technical skill, and artistic talent of the maker. Each judge strived to go beyond their initial response to the image in an effort to
understand the story, what is the photographer striving to say, no different than what you expect when your work is being
viewed and judged. Beginning with a large file of images, they viewed all scoring each in an effort to narrow down the number,
making mental and pencil notes of those they would like to view again, always conscience of the criteria of the large number of
awards to be given. Then finally, the task of discussing their assessment of selected images with their two associates to further
narrow the possible images to be recognized. I am sure you understand the challenge each judge experienced as they viewed
each in an effort not to allow the time and pressure to bias their judgment.
Jaci and I sincerely appreciate the contribution and support of each judge, it made this exhibition a great success. Thank you!
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Officers
President: John Key
1st Vice President: Sterling Ranne
2nd Vic President: Eva Ryan
Secretary: Carol McCreary, APSA, EPSA
Treasure: Ward Conaway
Board Members
One Year Director:
Brad Smith
J. D. McClung
Two Year Director:
Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Bob Bozarth
Competition Rules Change
Club Affiliation with Red River Paper
Club Officers for 2015 - 16
The club elections were conducted at the Club’s Annual Meeting, May12. The following shows the offi-
cers and board members elected for the next club year.
The Club Board voted to make several changes to the club competition for 2015 - 2016. The club’s web-
site will be modified showing these changes.
Three New Divisions in Projected Images
Beginning Nature
Beginning Photojournalism
Beginning Altered Reality
Additional Changes in Competition
Changes to Photojournalism: no sequences will be
allowed in multiple images or on a single image.
Print Sizes for all Beginning Classes will be
8.5” x 11,” this applies to existing as well as new
beginning classes of competition.
The Oklahoma Camera Club is part of Red River’s affiliate program.
The club receives a 5% commission on orders placed with Red River via the URL located on the
club’s website, oklahomacameraclub.com. Many of us make a large number of prints using a sig-
nificant amount of photographic paper, please do not forget to place your orders through this URL.
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Club Member’s Print on Display
Annual Awards Dinner - Lorraine Caddy
Our awards dinner is fast approaching!!! If you have not yet regis-
tered with Lorraine Caddy at [email protected] please do so NOW!!!
Our dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Please
have your dishes in place NOT LATER THAN 6PM and when everyone
is in place we will eat – hopefully, not later than 6:30. This is a won-
derful time to visit with friends and family and to enjoy the awards
given for the work our members put forth throughout the year.
Come one – come all!!!!!!! Bring the family and a dish to share but
PLEASE be sure to notify Lorraine of how many will be in your party
so that enough seating is available. See you all on 23 June!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY – LORRAINE CADDY
BANQUET CHAIRMAN
Green Tree Boa
Troy Taylor
Currently representing OCC at:
Bedford Camera and Video - OKC
Baker Photo and Video - Yukon
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Club Member Bob Bozarth Scored
“15”
Frisco Engine
Congratulations Bob!!!
Reflection of Reflections Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Member Scores “15”
The mono of "Reflections of Reflections" was taken at a late afternoon - early
evening walk in downtown OKC. There was a good, partly cloudy sky and the
late light angles were really catching the glass of the tall buildings beauti-
fully. I was walking down some comparatively narrow spaces, hoping for a
"bounce back" of reflections between and among the buildings. I finally (and
luckily) found what I was looking for. It had a nice sky, great light, and I
really liked the composition possibilities. Part work and part serendipity. And
then I had a lot of fun working at emphasizing the lines and structures in Pho-
toshop. I shot it with monochrome in mind, and was happy that that aspect
worked out, as well.
The Red Earth Festival - Photo Op June 5 - 7
The Red Earth Festival at the Cox Convention Center is an exciting event fea-
turing representatives from over 100 tribes. Over the years, Red Earth has ma-
tured into one of the most respected visual and performing arts events of its
type, setting the standard for many of today's Indian art shows.
The dance competition at Red Earth is one of the rare occasions when dancers
from America's Northern and Southern tribes can be seen together in one
venue. Red Earth dancers represent the elite of Native American dance, some
of the most gifted and accomplished in the world. The master, each in their won
distinctive dress, exhibit their originality and skills, each in their own tribal
dress. Visiting Red Earth, Guests can sample the work of some of the nation’s
most celebrated artists.
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Competition Photos Cont’d . . .
Frisco Train
Bob Bozarth
Landing with a Flare
George Williams
Homeless
Inge Vautrin Young Giraffe
Charles Taylor, APSA Car Parts
Debbie Devonshire
Between the Legs
Jennifer D’Agostino
Accessorizing
Ron Lane
Hole in the Sky
Toby Nabors
Smoky Mountain Bleeding Hearts
Ward Conaway
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Competition Photos Cont’d . . .
Family Tree
Lyuda Cameron
Arboretum Beauty
George Williams
Juking the Goalie
Charles Taylor, APSA
Dickcissel
Inga Vautrin
Large Yellow Lady's Slipper
Jan Lee APSA, EPSA
Flamingo
Lyuda Cameron
Log Cabin and Dogwood
Ward Conaway
Open the Gate
Toby Nabors
Bird Painting
Debbie Devonshire
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New Club Member - Ron Lane
Julie Plant, [email protected] from Oklahoma City visited the club on May
26. Julie learned of the club from our friends at Bedford Camera. She ex-
pressed a high level of interest in photographic art.
Julie is beginning her club activities by attending Carol and Tom
McCreary’s workshop on June 5, I am sure she will have fun. Thanks for
stopping by Julie, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Club Visitor - Julie Plant
Ron Lane, [email protected], learned of the club attending the Kelby Worldwide
Photo Walk, 2013. He attended this walk through the Automobile Alley part of the city.
After meeting a number of our members on this walk, he become acquainted with many; as
you know, we have many members who walk the streets and attend many public events for
pics.
Ron enjoys taking photos in a variety of genres. Landscaped, portraits, sports, macro,
street, nature and photojournalism, most anything that gets in from of my lens that catches
my eye. Probably the two that I have the most fun with are landscapes and sports.
Welcome Ron, we are looking forward to having you as a club member. Please do not
hesitate to let us know what we can do to make your membership more meaningful.
Competition Photos
Stella as the Stars Come Out
Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Reflections of Reflections
Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Reflection of Flag
Jennifer D’Agostino
Statue at Night
Troy Taylor
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Workshops:
Beginning Image Workshop at Jan and
Wally on June 11 at 7:30pm. Bring images
to discuss or work on. We use Photoshop
and Elements, if you have questions , we try
to help. If you have questions or need di-
rections, call Wally or Jan at 751-8179.
Visitors always welcome.
Hands - On Workshop: Timing for Work-
shop will be announced. If you have an
interest in participating, contact Tom or
Carol McCreary at 634-1817 or
Photoshop/Elements Workshop: Friday,
June 5, at 7:00pm at Tom & Carol
McCreary’s home 634-1817 or
[email protected]. Subjects: Topaz De-
noise; Adjustment Layers of Color Balance
June 9: (No competition)
Programs:
Presentation of the results of the 50th Okla-
homa International Exhibition of Photogra-
phy, presentation by Jaci and Doug Finch ,
prepared by John Key
Competition 101: An overview of club
competition, by Jaci Finch.
Refreshments: Patty McGraw
June 23: (No competition)
Club will celebrate the end of year with a
dinner, recognition of members and pres-
entation of competition awards. Please
arrive by 6:00, the dinner begins at 6:30.
The dinner will be at the church in Fel-
lowship Hall.
OCC Board of Directors
President: Jaci Finch, APSA - Webmaster
1st Vice President: John Key - Programs
2nd Vice President: Sterling Ranne - Judges
Treasurer: Ward Conaway
Secretary: Carol McCreary, APSA, PPSA
Directors:
1 yr. Debbie Devonshire
1 yr. Inge Vautrin - Field Trip Chairman
2 yr. Brad Smith
2 yr. J. D. McClung - Club Photographer
50th and N. May Ave.
Central Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma City, OK
Meetings: 7:30 pm
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
For club information, contact
HypoCheck Editors:
Doug Finch, APSA
Jaci Finch, APSA
For more information:
We are on the web
Oklahomacameraclub.com Visit us on Facebook
Club Meetings and Workshops
Meetings: 7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
50th and N. May Ave.
Central Presbyterian
Church
For Club Dues Contact
The Club Board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at
Jaci’s home, everyone is welcome.
Please email Jaci at [email protected] for address & directions.
Oklahoma Camera
Club, Inc.
www.PSA-photo.org www.gulfstates.ccc.org
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