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Larry's Photo Notes for November 4, 2018 SMOKIES THIS WEEK--- Jim Barnhart I took the photo last Saturday on the trail that leaves from Gatlinburg and circles around back into Gatlinburg...the Roaring Fork Motor Trail. Larry's Photo Notes for November 4, 2018 I apologize for the late newsletter today but the distribution network and internet have been down. So these notes are very abbreviated tonight. Larry THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES The following events take place this week. For more information, check on the detailed descriptions below Photo Supply Sources Photo Equipment: Thompsons Photo Knoxville 865-637-0215 f/32 Photo Knoxville 865-934-0909 Allens Camera Levitown PA 888-547-2841 Gary Stein at Florham Village Camera Florham Park , N J 973 - 822 - 2626 Gary Farber at Hunts Photo Melrose, MA 781-662-8822

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Larry's Photo Notes for November 4, 2018

SMOKIES THIS WEEK---Jim Barnhart

I took the photo last Saturday on the trail that leaves from Gatlinburg and circles around back intoGatlinburg...the Roaring Fork Motor Trail.

Larry's Photo Notesfor November 4, 2018

I apologize for the late newsletter today but the distribution network and internet have been down.So these notes are veryabbreviated tonight.

Larry

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES The following events take place this week. For more information, check on the detaileddescriptions below

Photo Supply Sources

Photo Equipment: Thompsons Photo Knoxville 865-637-0215

f/32 PhotoKnoxville865-934-0909

Allens Camera Levitown PA 888-547-2841

Gary Stein at Florham Village Camera FlorhamPark , N J973 - 822 - 2626

Gary Farber at Hunts PhotoMelrose, MA781-662-8822

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TUESDAY November 6---Cookeville Camera Club Meeting, 7 pm CST, Cookeville,TN (Note change ofdate this month only!) TUESDAY November 6--LeConte Photo Society meeting, 6:30 pm, Sevierville, TN TUESDAY November 6---Twin City Photo Club meeting, 7 pm, Clyde,NC SATURDAY November 10---Sylva NC Photo Club meeting, 2pm, Sylva NC NOTE: Don't worry the national election returns won't be valid until after midnight so you have plenty oftime for the meetings...to reduce the stress! Larry

LECONTE SPECIAL PROGAM---Saturday Nov 10

Larry Perry LeConte Photo Society is presenting a special program on Saturday November 10 at 10 am at the KingLibrary at 408 high Street in Sevierville,TN with nationally known photographer Larry Perry makinghis only East Tennessee presentation for the year in a program called, "A Morning with Larry." Larry's programs are unpredictable but always entertaining and educational, often controversial. He will beshowing some of his wild life images as well as passing along neat ideas for packing for travel photography, handy items that will help photographers that are inexpensive, he may even have some "How to do its" on making slideprograms easily, and who knows what else. The public is welcomeand for photographers, this program is a must see. The program is not a part of the KingLibrary.

B & H Photo Video New York 800-984-4999 Adorama New York 800-223-2500 Jody atRoberts CameraIndianapolis, IN1-317-636-5544 Large Prints: Charles Reeves Farragut 865-966-5768 Tennessee CustomPrints 7200 HaynesfieldLane Knoxville, TN 37918 865-850-7132 Johnny Fecco Prints and PhotoCalendars etc: Fleetwood Photo& Framing6504 Kingston Pike(top of Bearden Hill)Knoxville865-584-4554 PC Computer Repairs XL Computer Svcs Mark Staats 865-332-1641 MAC ComputerRepairs MCS Computers865-689-6601 Digital and VideoCamera Repairs Allen McEver Peachtree Camearaand Video Repair770-795-8020 LENS RENTALS www.Lensrentals.com (901) 754-9100 also at F32 Photo Knoxville 865-934-0909 If you haverecommendations onphoto related services,let me know and I willlist them here. Larry

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BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE--East Tennessee Tri Cities Area

Registration Open for Next Basic Photography ClassBy ECC on Oct 17, 2018 10:51 pm

The Eastman Camera Club will be sponsoring the next Basic Photography Class starting November 8. Thisis a popular class and always fills up. The class is taught by Richard Siggins and will start out with learningthe basics of photography - light, shutter speed, aperture and how to use them on your camera. From therewe will get into color, composition, lighting, techniques and photographic gear selection. We'll talk aboutsome common photography challenges and how to overcome them. We will go over different photo editingpackages, organizing photos, printing, and sharing online. The class will be a combination of classroomteaching, practicing our new photography skills, and reviews of photography assignments.

The class is designed for a photographer who has a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or advanced compact camera.

Classroom sessions are November 8, 13, 15 and 20 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM in the Eastman EmployeeCenter. There will be one field trip on Saturday, November 17 to practice what we have learned. TheSaturday time will depend on what works best for the majority of the students.

In every Class we will have time for:

Review of Homework - yes, we are in school again.Problem Solving - Bring your camera and problem photos to class

Questions and Answers

The class is open to Eastman Camera Club members. The good news is anyone can join the club bygoing to http://eastmancameraclub.com/ and clicking on About near the upper left of the page.

Cost - $45/person. Maximum of 14 people per class. Call Eastman Recreation Office at 423-229-3771 tosign up. Contact Richard Siggins if you have any questions.

Richard Siggins [email protected] 423-416-1258

BASICS OF PHJOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP---Middle Tennessee Area

Basics of Photography Workshop with Byron Jorjorian

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December 8th, 2018, 1 - 5pm at The Holiday Inn Franklin, TN - Cool Springs - $69.00

Learn the basics of photography and start yourself down the path toward great photographs.The information you learn will apply to any type of photography! 1. Learn how your camera "sees" and how you can use this knowledge to improve your images.2. Learn what all those dials do and which ones "really matter".3. Learn fundamentals of aperture, shutter speed and depth of field.4. Learn fundamentals of composition.5. Learn what camera and lenses are best for you.6. Learn to develop your eye.7. Learn how to get the best exposure in every situation.8. Learn how to recognize beautiful light. Click on this link for more info: http://www.jorjorianpublishing.com/basics-of-photography.html ********

Waterfalls and Wildflowers with Byron Jorjorian May 17th - 19th, 2019 at Cumberland Mtn. State Park in TN - $350.00 + lodging Byron will be teaching this, in conjunction with the TN State Parks, and you will sign up online throughthem. Maximum of 15 participants for this workshop and it will fill up fast. **All meals, taxes and the workshop instruction is included in the cost of the workshop, but NOT thelodging. We will be staying in the cabins at Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville. Here is a link to signup for the workshop: https://tnstateparks.com/events/details/#/?event=waterfalls-photography-workshop

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READER NOTES None this week

READER PHOTOS Send me, [email protected], a jpg copy of your favorite images to be shared with around 10,000other photographers in these notes. *********** Bob Tatum, Knoxville, TN

Fun with the fall colors in the Smokies this week. ********Terry Moore

Hatfield Knob (near LaFollette, TN) elk herd in the Smokies last week

********** Joel Ownby

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This is the RR bridge in Clarksville, TN that crosses the Cumberland River. They donot light it up every night, but the town did light it up for the 3CT group with the FallShoot. ******** John MacLean, Sylva NC

Fall colors on the eastern side of the Smokies

****** Dennis Sabo

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Acadia National Park

The Tarn is a shallow, weedy "pond". My wife and I chased light and the ever changing colors onmultiple days during various times of the day under all environmental conditions including galeforce winds and bone chilling temperatures. The changing light produced wonderful results wherethe dancing marsh reeds synchronized in motion and spirit with this magical area of Acadia.

CLASSIFIEDS Note: There is no cost to advertise your photo equipment here. Just send the information before Saturdays at 5pm and we will try to get it in the next edition. Include description, price, and contact info. ***************** IMPORTANT NOTE: When selling your equipment, be sure you know the seller or have some confidence thatthey are who they say they are. There are several current scams going on now whereby the "buyer" is not whothey represent to be, but rather someone who has hacked a PayPal account number and wants to use that to buyyour equipment. Be very careful in selling out of state whether here or on ebay!!! Larry ****************ANOTHER GOOD PLACE TO LIST YOUR EQUIPMENT:If anyone has photography equipment for sale, please post to the Tennessee Photographers Trading Post. This is a groupdedicated to sales of equipment only. No services, business advertising or self-promotion is allowed. I'm the Admin there,so jump on over and join the group and post items you may have to sell or just look for stuff you want to add to yourphotography inventory.//www.facebook.com/groups/174014289374833/ *********** FOR SALE: I have decided to get out of high-end DSLR photography and sell my especially-well-cared-forCanon equipment. This is your opportunity to acquire some very lightly used, professionallevellenses and accessories at very good prices. All equipment is 100% functional and truly in"like new" condition, unless otherwise noted below. Most items have original boxes, originalCanon warranty cards, and original Canon accessories. Canon EF 500 mm f/4L IS prime super-telephoto lens. A professional quality Canon L lens.With a Canon hard case and a LowePro Lens Trekker 600 AW backpack (a $300 value). With alow-profile Kirk Enterprises lens foot (Arca-Swiss) for more stable mounting (a $90 value), aswell as the original Canon lens foot. With a LensCoat camouflage neoprene lens cover (a $100value) and a Kata rain cover. Selling for $4000. Canon EF 24-105 mm f/4L IS lens. A great "walking around lens". This is the current versionof this professional-quality Canon L lens (MSRP $999). With a 77 mm B+W UV Haze MRC

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filter (a $70 value). Selling for $600. Canon EF-S 17-55 mm f/2.8 IS USM lens. A great "walking around lens" lens for cropcameras. This would be a professional Canon L lens if it were not for crop cameras only.Autofocus is not working; otherwise, it is perfect. With a 77 mm Heliopan UV Haze filter (a $65value). Selling for $250. Sigma 35 mm f/1.4 DG HSM/A Art lens for full-frame or crop cameras. This is the currentversion of this premium Sigma "Art" lens (MSRP $1099). I purchased this lens only a couple ofmonths ago, specifically for Milky Way night photography. It produces super sharp star pointimages. This is a sweet lens. Selling for $800. Rokinon 24 mm f/1.4 RK24M-C lens for full-frame or crop cameras. Rokinon is known foruneven quality control of their lenses. This one is not perfect, but it still produces better starpoint images than any of my Canon L lenses. It is perfectly acceptable for night sky shots witha crop camera, but star point performance falls off in the corners of a full frame. Selling for $425.00 Induro GHB2 Gimbal Head. This is the current version (MSRP $449), and is almost identicalto the popular Wimberly WH-200 (MSRP $ 595). Selling for $300. Canon 500D Close-Up Lens (Diopter). For any camera with 58mm filter threads. This is thecurrent version of this inexpensive alternative to a macro lens (MSRP $85). Selling for $40. B+W Circular Polarizer MRC Filter. 58mm. This is the current version (MSRP $47). Sellingfor $25. Kessler Camera Battery Adapter with DC Power Adapter. For Canon 5D Mark II or III / 7D /60D. This is what you need to power your Canon EOS camera for hours-longastrophotography exposures, or for hours-long time lapse photography sessions. This is thecurrent version (MSRP $70). This unit is spec'ed better than the equivalent Canon unit in that itcan be connected to portable power sources such as 12 volt automobile or motorcyclebatteries. Seehttp://store.kesslercrane.com/camera-battery-adapter-for-canon-5d-mark-ii-7d-60dbp1003.htmlSelling for $45.David [email protected] 10/28 *********** FOR SALE:Fugi XT-2almost brand new black camera in box complete. Only used a few times. American warranty. Only selling becausebrother bought another one for me that he cannot return.New condition for sure. $850.00.(B and H price is now $1099.00) Have vertical power booster if desired for extra cost. Super top quality mirrorless ....24 Mb.... 4 K video.Includes all that came in box of course.Anne Yatteau [email protected] 10/28 ****** FOR SALE: Nikon D7100 $450(less than 17,000 clicks on the shutter) Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm $500 Nikon Nikkor 18-200 $375 Amazon Basics Hiker Backpack $65 Will sell it all as a set for $1275 FIRM. Jerry R. [email protected]

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or call me at865-654-9856 10/7 ********

CAMERA CLUB COUNCIL OF TENNESSEE--- 3 CT CLUB NOTES

Click this link for the latest 2018 News Letter: https://3ct.org/publications/3ct-newsletters/2018-newsletter/ NOTE: The 3ct now has a new email address for your photo club to send announcements, events,contest winners, meeting information, etc. to the 3ct newsletter editor Please send any informationyou've had for the past couple months since we missed publishing a newsletter. The email addressis: [email protected]. The Camera Club Council of Tennessee (3CT) is a council made up of camera clubs fromTennessee and surrounding states. Our mission is to bring all camera clubs within the state of Tennessee and surrounding statestogether to share information and to interact with one another. The 3CT sponsors a Spring and Fall photography event at various locations around the state eachyear. All members of 3CT affiliate clubs and individual 3CT lifetime members are invited andencouraged to attend. Please join your local camera club, and, if they're not a 3CT affiliate member, then advocate foryour club to contact us for details about becoming a 3CT member club. Individuals that do not have access to a local camera club are encouraged to sign up for a lifetimemembership in the 3CT. As a member, this will entitle you to receive our award-winning monthlynewsletter, via email and, your participation in all 3CT events. Jeff Roush, 3CT President 731-676-1520 cell/[email protected] [email protected] Web site for club: www.3ct.org

CLUBS

Below is a listing of all the known clubs in the area in alphabetical order. If you know additional clubs orother information that may be of benefit to everyone, let me know. Larry ******* Name: BLOUNT COUNTY PHOTO CLUB Location: We will be in Room A at the Blount County Library, 508 Cusick Street, in Maryville, TN. Meetings: Third Thursday of Each Month beginning at 6:30 pm EST Next Meeting: November 15 Program: TBA ********** At our meeting last week we voted to have our Christmas Party at the same church wehave enjoyed for the last several years. Please put Thursday, December 13, on yourcalendar.

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Carol RothschildPresidentBlount County Photo Club ********* We will continue to discuss our plans for 2018. We have a long list of suggested field trips,presentations, and Photo Contests. We are also accepting 2018 dues. Single membership is $25,family $35. ********* Membership is Open to anyone interested in photography regardless of skill level. Carol Rothschild: [email protected] or call her at 865-363-1679 *********** Web Site:www.blountcountyphotoclub.com.

CAMERA CLUB OF OAK RIDGE Location: City County Room of Roane State Community College-Oak Ridge campus, 701 BriarcliffAvenue, Room A111, Oak Ridge, TN Normally Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm Come at 7:00 to swap stories and ideas! Next meeting: November 13, 2018 PROGRAM: TBA Event Dates: October 20 Secret City Head Race, Melton Lake, OR ********** Reminder that the renewal of the club membership fees is due on January 1st. Themembership period runs from Jan 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018. Payment ($20 for individualmembers and $30 for family membership) may be made via PayPal on ourwebsite oakridgecameraclub.org/joinus or in person at the club meeting. ******* NOTE: As a reminder from our club newsletter, here are current June SmugMug upload links.Please email Ann Barber at [email protected] if you need help. *******SALON NOTES: Salon News: Jill announced that our Salon will take place entirely on the campus of RoaneState Community College in Oak Ridge. The exhibit will be displayed for nearly the entiremonth of October, and will be accessible seven days a week during the campus' normaloperating hours. Please note the Salon has been moved up a month. Open Exhibit - Monday, Oct 1 - Friday, Nov 2, Normal campus hoursRemove Gallery & Print Pick up - Saturday November 3, 2018, 10am - 12pmEntry Fees will be $15 for Members and $30 to non-membersAll rules will be posted on line.******* EVENTS: (1) -The Camera Club will be involved in some upcoming community events in Oak Ridge, so ifyou are going to any event and take your camera, look for some good pictures and share them on

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the CCOR Smugmug gallery. The Secret City Festival has requested a variety of photos getting different Photographers'perspectives of this huge event. Check-in at the volunteer check-in Station. The first 10 RegisteredPhotographers who check in will receive 1 free concert ticket for that day's concert. Needed forregistration: Photographer's name, email address, phone number times the want to photograph (2hour shift) and t-shirt size if you want to be a Secret City festival volunteer. Please e-mail this infoto [email protected] she will in turn give this info to the Volunteer Committee and theywill input into signup genius and the photographers will receive reminders via email and/or text. Ifyou don't get all this info, then just show up at the Volunteer check in station on the day you wantto shoot. (T-shirt may not be available at that time). -The OR Chamber of Commerce is very pleased with our Salon photography and unless you needprint and frame earlier, in which case you can go and get it at any time (1400 Oak Ridge TurnpikeOak Ridge, Tennessee 37830 (865) 483-1321), we will collect the pictures and bring them to theAugust meeting.Club Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/cameraclubOR/ or click on the Facebook icon atthe bottom of the home page of the CCOR website:http://oakridgecameraclub.org Contact: President: Yvonne Dalschen [email protected] VP 1 - Program chair: Jill [email protected] VP 2 - Competition chair: Rick Smith/Pat [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: Dawn [email protected] Web site: www.oakridgecameraclub.org Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cameraclubOR/

COOKEVILLE TN CAMERA CLUB Date: Meets the 2nd Monday of each monthfrom 7:00 pm until 9 pm CST Location: First Presbyterian Church (second floor meeting room), 20 N. Dixie, Cookeville, TN. Next Meeting: November 6 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THIS MONTH ONLY

Program: Heidi Stover---- Nature Photography December-10--Club Christmas Banquet Everyone welcome ******** Contact: Cindy Lyons, President at [email protected] Kathy Krant, Camera Corner Director [email protected] Webb Site: http://www.cookevillecameraclub.com/prod/

CROSSVILLE CAMERA CLUB

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Location: Cumberland Business Incubator, 2569 Cook Road, Crossville, TN 38571 When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month Next meeting: November 20, 2018--- 6:00 pm CDT Program: TBA Crossville Camera Club: http://www.crossvillecamclub.com Membership dues are FREE. Board Members: President: James Keck, Vice President: Matt Daugherty, Secretary: DeniseBostwick Brinkley, Activities Director: Sue Foster, Treasurer: The Crossville Camera Club is open to everyone interested in photography. We are a new and fastgrowing club serving the plateau region. Come join us and see what we have to offer. Any questions, contact Sue Foster: 931-200-4445 or [email protected]

DIGITAL LUNCH BUNCHLocation: Egg and I in Bearden--- 5018 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Meeting Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month at noon (12:00 pm) Next Meeting date and program: Wednesday- November 14, 2018 Membership: Everyone is invited. No dues. Pay for your own lunch, but really enjoy the company andnetworking. Contact: Larry Perry at [email protected]

EASTMAN CAMERA CLUB---Kingsport, TN Location: At the Eastman Employee Center, Room 219, 400 S. Wilcox Dr., Kingsport, TN. SeeRecreation Receptionist for room location. Meeting Date: Normally the Third THURSDAY of each month at 6:30 pm. Next Meeting date and program: November 15, 2018 Program:Eric Donahue Studio Lighting Class Presentation Nov 15 2018 Club MeetingBy Lynn GreeverEric Donahue photographer at Vipseen Magazine, will have a class on Studio Lighting, will have 2 studiolighting setups, and maybe 4 models, so we can do some hands on photography, bring your camera tomeeting, please as many as can attend this very educational club meeting. try to make it.

You need to make this Club meeting it will be a Great time. The meeting is at our regular time andplace

Eastman Employee Center 400 S Wilcox Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660

************* NEW************* ECC Live!

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Can't make it to a meeting? Forgot to make notes during a how-to event? We have exciting news! A few things to note: If you plan to view this event remotely, please send us comments about how we are doing, anyissues you may be seeing, and any questions you may have. In other words, help us get thecomments flowing. Also, be aware that there is a 30 second delay built in to minimize buffering. How to watch:

1. An archived replay of club events will be available after the event and can be viewedanytime here: Eastman Camera Club

********* Membership: Membership in the club is open to anyone regardless of skill level. You don't have to be anEastman employee or retiree. We will have a different program at each meeting. These programs aredelivered by club members and local professional photographers on a variety of subjects, such as HDR,Lightroom, night photography, sports photography, etc. We also review and discuss photos from theprevious month's challenge theme. The club sponsors half to whole day outings most months of the year. Contact: Richard Siggins at [email protected] Webb Site:http://recreation.eastman.com/Tennessee/Clubs/Camera/Pages/Camera.aspx You can also find us on facebook by searching for Eastman Camera Club. Check out their photography blog at: http://eastmancameraclub.blogspot.com/

HIGHLANDS CAMERA CLUB Location: Washington County Library 205 Oak Street Abingdon, VA Meetings:Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Washington County Library in Abingdon, VA. Next Meeting: November 20, 2018--7 pm EST Program: TBA Membership:

$20.00 a year to joinAll skill levels welcomeWe have monthly competitions, a yearly Scavenger Hunt and a yearly exhibit at the Arts Depot in Abingdon. Monthly meetings consist of competition and an informational program by members or outside photographers.

Contact: Call for info: Frank Renault [email protected] or by telephone at: 276-676-0111. Visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Highlands-Camera-Club-138486046242692/

JACKSON PHOTO CLUB--Jackson TN Meeting Dates: Second Tuesday each month beginning at 6:30 pm CDT Location: Jackson State Community College, Parkway Avenue, in the Classroom Building Next meeting: November 13, 2018 Contact: Tommy Abzill [email protected] orKay Crick [email protected]

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KINGSTON PHOTO GROUP

Location:Morrison Hill Christian Church (Kid Central) in Kingston, TN Meeting date: SECOND MONDAY of each month. 7pm. Next Meeting: November 12--7 pm.

Program: The November meeting for MHCC Photo Group is Monday, November 12th at 7. I hope to see you there! BRIAN [email protected] Thanks, Brian Here's my cell number should you find yourself in need of directions - 865-622-0177. Brian Club is open to all interested photographers regardless of skill level. You are welcome toattend and join us. Anita B. Bilbrey--- [email protected]

KNOX AREA MEET UP GROUP We started this group as a way to get local photographers together to share their work, tips, advice, and morewith other amateur and professional photographers. Whether you are a snapshooter or all out professionalplease join us. Share you images and the stories behind them. This group is for us all to enjoy so no badmouthing allowed and please respect the values of all photographers. Most importantly have fun and pleasebe active. We will have get togethers as often as we can and look forward to meeting each and every one ofyou. So what are you waiting for? Join now! We don't meet on established club meeting times but usually have at least one meetup each month -sometimes more ! - and not always in Knoxville. We like to have outings that include photography for people, places,macro, events... Our member dues are $10/year to keep our meetup page going online, and you don't have to join as a member toattend a meetup .... but only members get automatic updates on upcoming meetups and are able to post their imagesin our online photo galleries. Check our website to see what's happening or if you'd like to see some of the great images posted there. https://www.meetup.com/knoxvilleareaphotographers/ If any questions contact Ann barber at: [email protected]

LECONTE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY LeConte Photographic Society meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Location: The King Library, 408 High Street, Sevierville, TN 37862 Next Meeting Date: November 6, 2018

Program: TBA Guests are always welcome and free to visit.

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Contact: Cindy Mitchell at: [email protected] Club Web Site: www.LeContePhotographic.com

MEMPHIS CAMERA CLUB

Meeting days :We meet every Thursday at 7pm CST The first Thursday is competition, the second is usually something to do with post- processing, the third is a program plus brief business mtg. The fourth is Tom Furlotte's free class for beginnersand if there is a fifth Thursday we show photos from recent trips, or discuss judging techniques, or whatever seems appropriate at the time. The first Thur is Competition night. The second Thur is Digital Class.The Third Thur is the guest speaker.and The Fourth Thur is Photography Class All meetings are open to the public and are free. Location: St. Francis Hospital Longinotti Auditorium 5959 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119 Program: TBA President: Michael Pachis All photographers are welcome regardless of skill level. Tom Furlotte teaches the Photography Class. Club Address: P. O. Box 17628Memphis, TN 38187 Web Site:www.memphiscameraclub.com http://twitter.com/MemCameraClub http://www.facebook.com/MemphisCameraClub

PLATEAU PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB (Crossville TN area) Meetings: Normally Third Thursday each month at 1 pm CST Location: Fairfield Glade Library, Room C452 Lakeview Drive, Room C, Fairfield Glade (Crossville) TN Next Meeting: THURSDAY November 15, 2018 - Regular Meeting - 1 pm CDT Program: TBA. ****** Topics and presentations vary each month. We show and discuss member's photos at eachmeeting. The meetings are led by Jim Mansfield http://www.ppcuginc.com/PhotoClub/2015/home.htm The Plateau Photography Club meets on the third Thursday of each month downstairs at the Fairfield GladeLibrary building (formerly the Multi-Purpose building), Room C, at 455 Lakeview Drive next to theswimming pool area. Enter the lower level from outside below the deck in back. Members of the PPCUGmay attend at no charge; guests are asked to pay $3 for these workshops (the $3 fee is good for all meetings

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and workshops in the month paid). PPCUG, which is part of the Fairfield Glade Community User Group. Topics and presentations vary each month. We show and discuss member's photos at each meeting. Themeetings are led by Jim Mansfield. ****** Why join the Plateau Photography Club? * We love new members, and if you choose to join you will also become a member of the PlateauPC Users' Group, which includes access to their lending library of PC learning materials,discounts on PPCUG classes and the digital projector rental program. * You can attend photography workshops designed to improve all aspects of your photographyworkflow.* You will become part of the larger community of Tennessee photography enthusiasts ( CameraClub Council of Tennessee < www.3ct.org > ) which opens up many more opportunities for usingyour talents and learning how to hone your craft. * You can take part in photography field trips. * You can share your ideas and photographs with other members of the club. * No matter your level of experience, you can learn techniques to improve your photography.* Broaden your technical ability whether using a point-and-shoot camera, cell phone or sophisticated SLR. **** Workshops are held the second Thursday of each month at the same location. Topics vary and are led bydifferent members of the photography club. Free to members; $3 for guests (applied toward membership ifthey join) The monthly meeting of the overall User Group is held on the 3rd Monday of each month.Meeting starts at 6 p.m. (April-October). Q&A followed by a presentation at 7 p.m.., 1460 S Main St,Crossville, TN

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA Location: St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive, CHATTANOOGA TN. Third Thursday of each month. Official programs start at 7:00 PM; however, Beginners' BootCamp is at 6:00 P.M. Next meeting: November 15, 2018 Program: TBA BOOT CAMP:The Photography Society of Chattanooga presents a yearlong series of programs designed forbeginners or photographers who want to use the camera off "Automatic." The programs arepresented from 6:00 - 6:45 PM each month before the regular meetings of the club. ******** QUARTERLY CONTESTS: Send mail to Mickey Rountree with questions or comments. RULES: Quarterly Contest Rules1.The Quarterly Contest is open to members in good standing of the Photographic Society ofChattanooga (current dues paid - October begins the new year). 2.All images must be converted to digital format and meet all the requirements set forth in "DigitalEntries". Note: Chris at North Light Imaging Services, 3069 Broad Street, Suite # 4, Chattanooga,TN (423) 752-0095, will convert slides/film to digital format for $2 (subject to change) per slide forclub members. 3.Each member can submit a maximum of three entries. 4.Images must be submitted before the contest deadline, by link at bottom of this page. 5.The contest deadlines are 1 month before the contest date. These dates will be posted on thePSC website and in the PSC newsletter.

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6.Images which have previously won first place in Quarterly Contests cannot be entered again. 7.Images entered in the Quarterly Contests may be entered in the Annual Contest. 8.Please note that the PSC Board of Directors reserves the right to review the subject matter ofall images before displaying to the general membership. Images containing graphic content ornudity will not be accepted. 9.Judges are not eligible to participate. 10.Quarterly Contests are independent of the Annual Contest held in December. 11.No names or markings may be visible on the front of the entry. More information can be found on the PSC websiteunder Activities/contests. Club Webb Site: www.chattanoogaphoto.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chattanoogaphoto Mary McLain [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF EAST TENNESSEE For more information on the PPETN Contact: Colby McLemore at Colby's Photography865.924.1455 [email protected] *************

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN NATURE PHOTOGRAPHERS Meeting Date: Last Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Social get together at 6:30 pm. Location.SANP has a new meeting place, the Watershed Building behind Cedar Springs PresbyterianChurch at 9132 Kingston Pike, ( across from the intersection of Kingston Pike and Cedar Bluff road in westKnoxville) Knoxville. Social time is at 6:30 pm and the meeting at 7. Next Meeting: Tuesday November 27 Program: Tom and Pat Cory will be the presenters. ******** NEWSLETTER: The October 2018 SANP newsletter is now available on our website at http://www.sanp.net/newsletters/2018oct-newsletter.pdf and linked from the newsletters page. ******* 2019 SALON INFORMATION NOTE: The SANP Board has decided that the "special" category for the 2019 Salon is "Man-Made Objects in National Parks," where the image was made in a national park and includes at least one man-made object. More details about the 2019 Salon will be available this fall. To be eligible to enter the 2019 Salon, your 2018 membership dues must be paid by December 31, 2018. ******* MEMBERSHIP DUES

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Membership Dues for 2016-2017 were due May 1. You can renew your membership by mail. Amembership form can be downloaded from the SANP website (www.sanp.net ). Membership: Open to anyone regardless of skill level interested in Nature photography. Dues: $25/ year Complete our membership form and mail to Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers, Attention AllanGlazer (email [email protected]), 2241 Breakwater Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922. Contact:Kendall Chiles at [email protected] Web Site: www.sanp.net

SYLVA NC CAMERA CLUB Sylva Photo Club - Sylva, North Carolina Meeting like minded people to promote photography knowledge, friendship and photographicopportunities. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month from 2-4 pm. Location: Cullowhee Methodist Church on the Western Carolina University's campus, 416Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC Next meeting: Saturday November 10

Program: Lightroom Classic CC latest feature updates

It's been a while since we went over current features in Lightroom, May 12th to be exact. Sincethen, there have been more than a few new features added to LR Classic CC. I'll cover some ofthe more applicable ones shown here.

https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic/features.html

We'll have our door prize drawing for a Sandisk Extreme 16 GB SD card, and one of my sidebusinesses, John MacLean Photography - Photo Printing Services, will be raffling a 16x24" print,custom printed from your file ($38.40 value), so be sure to be there! We'll also bring back the Show and Tell. Bring up to 10 images. If you haven't guessed the subjectyet, it's Fall Colors! It seems we haven't gotten the level of pre-2016 colors since the drought andfires, but hopefully, some of you captured what you could.

The suggested donation for visitors is $5. This amount is applied to the $20 yearly membership,which becomes active from the date paid in full. So please join us on Saturday, November 10 from2 PM - 4 PM at the Cullowhee United Methodist Church. Hope to see you there. This is an all-agesevent open to the general public, not just photographers.

Thanks to Dr. Bruce Elliston for showing us his beautiful images and sharing his experiences in thefield photographing birds, insects and wildlife. He had captivating work and lots of participation froman interested crowd.

Happy Shooting,

Sylva Photo Club encourages meeting like-minded people to promote photography knowledge,friendship and photographic opportunities.

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We can be found on the web at sylvaphotoclub.wordpress.com; Facebook at Sylva Photo Club; email: [email protected] Suggested membership donations are $20 per year and $10 for students The meeting address is 416 Central Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723. For more information, text orcall Tony Wu 828 226-3840 ********* John MacLean - President

Fred Alexander - Vice President Robert Triplett - Treasurer Diane Jettinghoff - PR manager Sue Heckert - social media manager Clare Nordmann - welcome desk/sign in

TELLICO VILLAGE --JUST FOR FUN PHOTO GROUP Meetings are held at the Chota Rec Center in Tellico Village Meetings are usually on the Second Monday of each month at 7 pm. Next Meeting: November 12, 2018 Program: We are having Bill Lea at our next meeting on Monday November 12 @7:00pm. Bill is going tospeak about the Behavior of Black Bears. The meeting will be held at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church. The church is located at 260 WadeRoad W in Loudon. This is a free even and is open to anyone who is interested in nature or bears. Group is open to anyone interested in photography regardless of skill level. For more information: Contact Bill Pritchard [email protected]

TWIN CITY PHOTO CLUB Meetings are held at RESCUE SQUAD BUILDING 1601 EUCLID AVENUE, BRISTOL, VA Meetings are held: First Tuesday of every month at 7-9 pm EDT Next Meeting: November 6 Program: TBA Club: Our meetings are in Bristol TN/VA on the first Tuesday of the month from 7-9 pm at the RescueSquad building on Euclid Ave in Bristol, VA. Our mission is to fellowship with others who share a love forphotography, and to further our photographic skills. Our members are encourage to share their work as weare all interested in learning, and teaching one another. We have regular educational programs given by ourmembers and guest speakers, and enjoy presentations of work from professional photographers andphotography students in the area. We have photo-safaris throughout the year and sponsor a photo contestyearly. We also strive to serve our community by photographing local events. Our meetings are open to thepublic and guests are always welcomed. Membership fee: $25/year Contact: Jeff Levine, Pres. [email protected] 380 Woodway Dr Blountville, TN 37617 Phone: 423-956-2501 Club Web site: https://www.facebook.com/TWIN-CITY-PHOTO-CLUB-103987542210/

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WAYNESVILLE NORTH CAROLINA PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Meetings are held at: 2nd floor of the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center located at75 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC 28721 on the THIRD MONDAY of each month at 7 pm EDT. Next meeting: November 19 Program; TBA EVENTS: OCTOBER 29 Please let me know if you plan on attending and which segments. Thanks! Don828.399.3918 Next outing with optional parts: Monday October 29 Part 1: Sunrise shoot at Pounding Mill Overlook on BRP. Sunrise is 7:50 AM but we need to bethere about 20 minutes earlier. Let's meet at 6:30 at the Hart Theater parking lot and car pool orcaravan from there. Or, meet us at the overlook around 7:30 if you prefer. Layer up! Might becold and windy. Part 2: Breakfast at Pisgah Inn around 8:30 - 8:45? Feel free to meet the group there. Part 3: Loop hike starting close to Pisgah Inn. I have not done this hike before but it isdescribed as moderate. If someone has details on this trail please email me and I willinclude the details in future emails. ********* Locations, locations, locations: We are compiling a list of favorite shooting locations for our members. Please submit location info to me. In addition to the location name please include best time of day, best weather (clouds, overcast, etc) and best time of year (fallcolors, spring, etc). This should be a great resource for our membership. Under consideration: We are contemplating a series of presentations for new photographers looking to learn the basics. These would likelybe 1 hour sessions at sequential monthly meetings followed by our regular image show and tell. Segments mightinclude exposure, composition, controlling your camera, basic post processing, etc. We need volunteers willing toshare their expertise and teach one or more segments. Please let me know if you are willing to help. Just a reminder about 2018 dues: $20 for the year. Cash always accepted or checks made out to ColdMountain Photographic Society. Also, non-members please let me know if you want to be dropped from ourmailing list. ******** Visitors always welcome. The Waynesville Photography Club exists for the enjoyment of photography and the improvement of our skills. Wewelcome photographers of all skill levels to share ideas and images at our monthly meetings. We engage ourmembers through speakers, field shoots, exhibitions, and instructional workshops. Contact:Donald K. Raff Phone: 828.399.9138Email: [email protected]

Other Clubs across the State Brentwood Photography Group: www.brentwoodphotographygroup.org When: First Tuesday of each month at 6 pm CST Where: Otter Creek Chruch of Christ

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409 Franklin Road, Nashville TN ********** Dyersburg Photographic Society When: First Thursday each month at 6 pm CST Where: Dyersburg State Commuinity College Dyersburg, TN http://facebook.com/groups/dyersburgphotographicsociety ********* Giles County Camera Club When: First Monday each month Where: Pulaski,TN https://www.facebook.com/groups/GilesCountyCameraClub/ http://gilescountycameraclub.org/ Doug [email protected](931) 309-8060 iPhone msg/text/voice ********* Jackson Photo Club When: 2nd Tuesday Where: Gander Mountain Store Jackson TN https://facebook.com/groups/155119344018/ ********** Lawrenceburg Photographic Society When: Third Tuesday Contact:[email protected] ********** Nashville Photography Club www.nashvillephotographyclub.com When: Third Tuesday of each month at 6:45 pm Where: Watkins College of Art Theater 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd Nashville, TNUp coming programs: September 18, 2018 - Nick Dantona - TBA October 16, 2018 - Steve Shpall - PhotoShop Composites November 20, 2018 - Dave Morel - Models December 18, 2018 - Member Slideshow Presentation 2019 January 22, 2019 - José Francisco Salgado - Astronomy ********** Paris Photography Club www.parisphotographyclub.org When: Fourth Tuesday each month at 6pm Where: Lee School College Ave Paris, TN ********** West Tennessee Photographers Guild www.westtennesseephotographersguuild.org When: Second Thursday each month at 6 pm Where: Obion County Library Union City, TN **********

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West Tennessee Shutterbugs (Jackson) When: the 4th Thursday January thru October and the 3rd Thursday November and December, 6p.m. Where: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 226 Cotton Grove Rd., Jackson, TN. Each meeting consists of a short business meeting followed by an informative or instructiveprogram. They also have a monthly photo challenge. Membership fee $40. http://www.facebook.com/groups/wtnshutterbugs/

FINALLY NOTE: If you unsubscribe to these Notes, unfortunately you will not be allowed toresubscribe later. That is a policy of the distributor. Information on activities and events, as well as classified information can be sent to me [email protected] by Saturday afternoon before the Notes come out on Sundays. Improve your photography skills and meet some of the finest people in the area by visiting any of theclubs listed here. You are welcome at any of them. LarryEND

Larry Perry, 11464 Saga Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931

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