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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,

cadman6@cox.net 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 cadman6@cox.net 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, julieplant@cox.net 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, ron.lane88@gmail.com, 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

tcmccreary@cox.net.

Photoshop/Elements Workshop: Friday,

June 5, at 7:00pm at Tom & Carol

McCreary’s home 634-1817 or

tcmccreary@cox.net. 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

wally.lee2@yahoo.com

HypoCheck Editors:

Doug Finch, APSA

Jaci Finch, APSA

dmfinch@cox.net

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

fotoward@outlook.com

The Club Board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at

Jaci’s home, everyone is welcome.

Please email Jaci at jacf@cox.net for address & directions.

Oklahoma Camera

Club, Inc.

www.PSA-photo.org www.gulfstates.ccc.org