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Volume 71, Issue 5
November 2014
On Sunday, 10/26, a number of club
members participated in the field trip
to photograph elk in the Wichita
mountains arranged by Inge Vautrin,
club’s Director for field trips. Randy
Jones, another club member who
spends a significant amount of time in
the Wichita’s, assisted Inge by pro-
viding the leadership and park infor-
mation needed along the way.
Members met at the park lodge a cou-
ple of hours before dark as the Elk are
more active in the latter, cooler part
the day. The ride in the bus met all
expectations of being in the brush
creeping along climbing from hill to
hole. Randy provided access to the
protected areas not available to the
park visitors.
Club Field Trip to Wichita’s
by Doug Finch, APSA
Celebrating Bedford’s 40th Anniversary
Highlights
Club Members enjoy field trip
to Wichita's
Celebrating Bedford’s 40th An-
niversary
Celebrating Bedford’s 40th Anniversary 2
Club Visitors; Members Featured on OklaVision 3
Halloween Pics; Members Attend PSA Conv. 4
Members Score 15 in Club Competition 5
Recognizing Visitors from England 5
Competition Images 7 - 9
Oklahoma Camera Club General Information 10
Inside this issue:
Standing Alert Elk, Wichita Mtns.
Inge Vautrin
Frequent stops along the way pro-
vided many opportunities to photo-
graph the beautiful landscape. A
number of the stops were prompted
by sightings of elk in the distance,
longer lenses proved helpful. As you
would expect, the bus startled many
elk requiring a quick response for
photographs. Cont’d page 2 . . .
Jan Lee, APSA,
EPSA
Inge Vautrin
Randy Carr
Mary Horn
Jack Deslisle
Cont’d Page 2 . . . Photos by Wally Lee, APSA, PPSA
2
We were treated to the wonderful
sight of the sunset that with the
bright colors running from yellow
to a deep red glow.
Additional sightings of elk occurred
in the bus lights on the trip back to
the lodge. While being too dark
and quick for pictures, everyone
enjoyed the fun of the search and
spotting after the sunset. Having
enjoyed the outing, everyone found
their cars in the dark for the trip
home to discuss a fun day.
On my way out of the Wichita’s my
high emotion begin to fade a bit
when flashing red lights appeared in
the mirror. Having walked along-
side the car, the officer requested a
closer look at the drivers license he
noted in my hand. He inquired as to
what brought us to the park. I ex-
plained we spent the afternoon in
the park photographing Elk. "Oh,
Elk tours are fun". I relaxed a bit,
this failed to last long when he
asked to see a few of my great non-
existent photos.
He returned to the patrol car after
Jaci provided the car registration
while claiming she was being held
captive; it took forever for the offi-
cer to verify all information pro-
vided. I discovered rotating the
outside mirrors removes the blind-
ing spot lights of a police car sitting
behind you.
While returning the documents, "I
have given some thought to your
suggestion that the speed limit
should be 45, it will remain 35 in
the park as posted." Fortunately, he
just slapped my hand while wishing
us a safe trip home. The trip home
was slow at a cautious 55, particu-
larly after Jaci pointed out, "I told
you it was 35".
Inge promised an exciting trip, I am
sure it met everyone’s expectations;
I am still giving it some thought.
Randy Carr, arrived around noon to
help out for the rest of the day, Troy
Taylor was able to come by later in
the afternoon. Our associates Mary
Horn and Jack Delisle handled the
Metro Camera Club’s table for the
day. We received a number of inquir-
ies and will be following up with
additional club information.
At times, things were a bit slow, the
ladies took advantage of these to step
inside to check the sale items. Out-
Bedford invited the Oklahoma Cam-
era Club and the Metro Camera Club
to set up tables outside their doors on
Saturday, October 25, to participate
in Bedford’s 40 year anniversary
celebration. With short notice, a
number of our club members volun-
teered to greet visitors and provide
club information. Jaci Finch and
Wally Lee set up the table in the
morning, I shortly joined them once
they had everything arranged and in
place. Jan Lee, Inge Vautrin, and
side, Jack and I studied Newton’s
first law of motion; Jack hit the
“Handicapped” sign and we watched
as it vibrated until brought to a stop
by placement of a hand to absorb the
motion; having time, we watched as
it vibrated for several minutes.
The ladies demonstrated a similar law
of economics: ladies will shop until
acted upon by an outside force, this
force has become known as hus-
bands.
Trip to Wichita Mountains
Celebrating Bedford’s 40th Anniversary by Doug Finch, APSA
Randy Jones, - Elk Antlers
Inge Vautrin
John Key Brad Smith
3
Aloma participated in a competition
sponsored by OklaVision on the
FLICKR social media site and was
one of three photographers selected
from the Oklahoma Camera Club,
Inge Vautrin and Bob Protus were
also selected. We are well repre-
sented with three members of the
twelve selected.
Their work will be part of the pro-
motional media efforts to acquaint
others with Oklahoma and the many
activities, areas and tourist possi-
bilities throughout the state. Check
out her work at http://
www.oklavision.tv/home/
Club member, Aloma Anderson,
one of twelve photographers se-
lected from a field of 157, is fea-
tured on OklaVision a site spon-
sored by the Chickasaw Nation.
OklaVision network focuses on
presenting the unmatched beauty of
the Oklahoma landscape through a
visual experience unlike any other.
Club Visitors & New Member
Aloma Anderson Featured Photographer - OklaVision
Scott Schaerer, [email protected], joined the club
after meeting a club member at Martin Nature Park.
Scott began hiking in 2003 with a point and click Canon.
When friends suggested he should start selling his pic-
tures, Scott upgraded to a Canon t3i and now owns a
Canon 6D. Welcome Scott, thanks for joining the fun, we
are looking forward to shooting along side you.
Wanda Carr, club member Randy
Carr’s mother, stopped by while visiting
Sandy and Randy. Welcome Wanda,
please come by when ever you are in
town .
Sanora Lyons visited with her husband and
member Rock Lyons. Rock and Mary Hines
invited Sanora to visit. Welcome Sanora,
please return, we always enjoy your visits.
No Picture of Sanora.
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Members Attend PSA Conference in Albuquerque
Halloween Night
Banana with Saxophone
Charles Taylor, APSA
Spider with Drum
Charles Taylor, APSA
Halloween
Aloma Anderson
PSA President John Davis, FPSA, PPSA, & Kris-
tina Kay, PSA, ROPA Director, presenting club
member Dennis Corbin, EPSA, the MPSA distinc-
tion for earning 1500 acceptances in
International Competitions.
Club members attended the PSA Conference in
Albuquerque.
Strange
Jaci Finch, APSA Closed for the Night
Jaci Finch, APSA
5
Projected Competition - September 23
Members Score 15 - Congratulations to All!!!
Several club members scored 15 in the
club’s print competition; competition re-
mains great and fun for all. Jan Lee,
APSA, EPSA, - Our Symbol; Randy
Carr –Pretty Innocence, Double Punch,
Show Off; Bob Bozarth - Bill the Lum-
berjack; and Carol McCreary, APSA,
EPSA - Beauty In Mauve
Print Competition - October 14
Charles Taylor,
APSA, scored 15 for
his projected image
titled The Rain is
Mainly a Pain.
Ward Conaway
scored 15 for his pro-
jected image titled
Male Ruby-Throated
Hummingbird.
Show-off
by Randy Carr
Currently representing OCC at:
Bedford Camera & Video - OKC
Baker Photo & Video - Yukon
6
Competition Winners
Tulsa Reflections
Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Evening Stroll
Deb Bozarth
Wallace Owens
Bob Bozarth
Pick up the Pickup Truck
Bob Bozarth
Which Way but Loose
Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Blue Jeans
Aloma Anderson
Metallic Night Harbor Scene
Carol McCreary, APSA, EPSA
Granite
Brad Smith
Les Musec des Invalides
Jennifer D’Agostino
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Competition Winners
The Wings the Thing
Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Our Symbol
Jan Lee, APSA, EPSA
Jelly Fish
Jennifer D’Agostino
Isle of Paros
Deb Bozarth Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Charles Taylor, APSA
Belle on Ice
Randy Carr
A Home Forgotten
Inge Vautrin
Contained Power
Linda Earley
The Rain is Mainly a Pain
Charles Taylor, APSA
8
Inside Story Headline Competition Winners
Show Off
Randy Carr
Carolina
Derrell Dover
Barrel
Derrell Dover
Barn Owl
George Williams
Mocking Bird
Tom McCreary, APSA, PPSA
Twilight at the Airport
Kay Williams
Male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Ward Conaway
Adjusting the Hat by Marisa
Carol McCreary, APSA, EPSA
Ready to Fly
J. D. McClung
9
Inside Story Headline
Pretty Innocence
Randy Carr
Canadian Big Horn Ram
Charles Taylor, APSA
A Little Help from My Friends
Charles Taylor, APSA
Dancing Warrior
Inge Vautrin Esperanza
Robert Green
Hero
Sabine Marsico
Fire at the Rodeo
Kay Williams
Blue Dragon Fly
George Williams
Bird on a Branch
Kay Williams
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Workshops:
Beginning Image Workshop: Thursday,
following first meeting, Jan & Wally Lee’s
home, 751-8179 at 7:30 pm. While work-
shop focus on Photoshop Elements, bring
any questions or pictures you would like to
discuss. Nonmembers are 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 Workshop: Friday, November 7,
7:00 pm at Tom & Carol McCreary’s
home 634-1817 or [email protected]..
Subject: Recompose a photo in PS and
Elements and BW Conversion Techniques.
November 11:
Print Competition: Open Mono A & B,
Open Color A & B, Nature & PJ
Judges: TBA
Program/Refreshments: Holiday Day Din-
ner - Lorraine Caddy, Jaci Finch, Debbie
Devonshire, Jan Lee
OCC Board of Directors
President: Jaci Finch, APSA - Webmaster
1st Vice President: John Key - Programs
2nd Vice President: Sterling Ranne - Judges
Treasure: Ward Conaway
Secretary: Carol McCreary, APSA, EPSA
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 Information Contact
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
One Meeting in November
Happy Holidays!!!
