May 2014

A Publication of the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs
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Volume 61, No. 9
April 2014
Njfcc honors two
The NJFC Citation is the highest honor bestowed by the New Jersey
Federation of Camera Clubs recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the art and science of photography in the State of New Jersey.
This year NJFCC recognized two well known members and photographers, Gene Schramm and David Des Roshers.
Photorama, a hit!
Photorama 2014 was certainly a smashing hit. Once, again, Photorama
Chairperson, Ken Curtis, emcee’d a sellout program. This was Ken’s
finale, as he’s retiring from the
position and we certainly want to
thank him for his efforts making
the programs so special. We miss
his fine work, especially when he
presented the door prizes throughout the day.
“And, The Winner Is . . .”
Photorama Chairperson Ken Curtis
©2014 Ben Venezio
Gene Schramm, surrounded by Awards Committee Members,
John Sandstedt and Chairman, Nick Palmieri
©2014 Ben Venezio
Organized for the mutual
advancement and enjoyment of
photography .
The folks from my camera club that
attended this year’s Photorama
were very pleased with the presenters. And, because so many of them
are relative beginners in photography, they appreciated Jennifer
Wu’s presentation as she went
through the basics of photogrpahy.
Her images and her presentation
style was most enjoyable
More experienced photographers,
but those unfamiliar with macro photography, were wowed by Mike
Moats. He debunked a myth about the necessity of using the highest
priced equipment, showing a table listing the total cost of the camera
and lenses he uses below the price tag of the most expensive Canon and
Nikon DSLRs.
For those of us interested in the Workshop Mike plans for the Marriott Courtyard, most of us will miss it, as it’s already sold out. You can
check it out on his web site or through the Tamron newsletters.
Obviously, we want to thank all of the vendors that participated in the
day. Because I’ll probably forget one or more, I won’t mention them
individually . . . But, we do appreciate you service to NJFCC.
Member of HUB (circa 1998), Gene devotes his efforts to achieving
and retaining a vibrant camera club. In so doing, he researches new
techniques, etc, and readily applies them where feasible, thus is able
to answer just about any question asked.
David Des Rochers, surrounded by Awards Committee Members,
John Sandstedt and Chairman, Nick Palmieri
©2014 Ben Venezio
Gene willingly shares his love of photography and expertise with everyone and is well qualified for NJFCC’s highest honor. As a Founding
Dave is the former President of Camera Naturalists and the Cranford
Millburn Camera Clubs. He is the current Publicity Chair and Webmaster for the CMCC. He is an accomplished photographer, judge, lecturer, trip organizer and tireless champion of environmental issues.
Dave’s talent and passion for photography has positively impacted
several organizations and many individuals over the years.
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SPRING PRINT COMPETITION
APRIL 1, 2014 @ TEANECK CAMERA CLUB
Judges: Joe Thomas, Dan Kincaid, Arik Gorban
COLOR PRINTS
TITLE
MAKER
CLUB
SCORE
AWARD
Sailing Away
Marjorie Forrest
Teaneck
25
Medal
Crab and Gull
Susan Liddle
Cranbury
25
Merit
The Artist
Larry Stamm
Hillcrest
25
Merit
Toothache
Bob Gallagher
Ridgewood
25
Merit
A Kid With a Dream
Bob Baker
Hillcrest
25
Merit
Let's Go Party!
Jill Langlais
Monmouth
24
Hon-Men
Half Dome
Ken Craven
Ridgewood
24
Hon-Men
5 Orchids
Marjorie Forrest
Teaneck
24
Hon-Men
Sierra Smiles
Peter O'Malley
Ridgewood
24
Hon-Men
Dogwood
Mel Machanic
Teaneck
24
Hon-Men
Reddish Egret Fishing
Bun Chan
Ridgewood
24
Hon-Men
George Washington Moon
Jacek Kowalski
Ridgewood
24
Hon-Men
Eve-in a Quiet Moment
Lew Schor
Hillcrest
24
Hon-Men
Blue Collar-Blue Ice
Bob Gallagher
Ridgewood
24
Hon-Men
Albuquerque Balloon After Glow
Martin Joffe
Ridgewood
24
Hon-Men
SCORE
AWARD
MONOCHROME PRINTS
TITLE
MAKER
CLUB
Osprey With Open Claws
Ami Dayan
Teaneck
25
Medal
El Capitan
Jordan Basem
Livingston
25
Merit
Brooklyn Bridge and Memorial Lights
Boris Hardouin-Deleuze
Ridgewood
25
Merit
Snake Skeleton
Ira Nemeroff
Livingston
25
Merit
Spritz Please
Richard Koch
Livingston
24
Hon-Men
Calm Before the Storm
Dennis Arculeo
Staten Island
24
Hon-Men
Sawtooth Schooner
Bob Gallagher
Ridgewood
24
Hon-Men
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ AT njfcc Member Clubs
In
May 2014
Club
Location
Date
Topic
Judge or Speaker
Camera Naturalist
Somerset Co.
Env Ed Ctr
5/8
5/22
Program 7: Advance Composition/Infrared
End of Year Competition
J. Syachecki/Jacki Dickert
Elena McTighe,
Vinnie Kempf NJFC,
Jerry Fornarotto
Cranbury “Digital”
Cranbury Methodist
Church
5/14
5/28
Club Meeting
Competition: Red, Yellow or Blue
Cranford/Millburn
Cranford Comm. Ctr.
Bauer Ctr., Millburn
5/12
5/19
Program: Creative Nature Photography
Year End Competition
Jacki Dickert
Jackie Dickert, Jeff Norton, Susan Candelaria
Caldwell Comm Ctr
Caldwell
5/1
5/15
Program: Abstract Photography
Annual Competition
Nath Kaplan
Four Seasons at
Manalapan
Four Seasons at
Manalapan Clubhouse
5/12
Program: Exploring the World of Macro
Brien Szabo
Gateway
Sacred Heart School
Staten Island, NY
5/7
5/21
Theme Competition
Program: Painting with Light
Roz Rosenblum
Arik Gorban
Hillcrest
Phillipsburg
Pilgrim Presby. Ch.
5/12
Regular Competition and Contempotary
Mountain Lakes
Library
5/19
Competition: Open Pictorial
Dwight Hiscano
Sr./Comm. Center
Livingston
5/5
5/19
Program: Macro Photography
President’s Contest
Phil Echo, NJFC
Four Seasons,
Jackson.
5/7
5/21
Competition: Projected Pictorial
Presentation Lightroom Software
Club Members
Monmouth
Colt’s Neck
Reformed Church
5/8
5/22
Program: Black and White Photography
Competition: Open
Michael Miller
Marie Kane, NJFC
Monroe
Monroe Township
Comm. Center
5/7
5/21
Open, Prints Only Competition
Workshop: how Much Manipulation Is Too Much
Tom Calamia
Nick Palmieri
Morristown Town Hall
Sr. Center, 3rd Floor
5/7
5/21
Competition: Open/Nature
Salon/Hospitality
Marie Kane, NJFC
Girls Scouts of the
Jersey Shore
Toms River
5/5
5/12
5/19
Program: Impressionistic Processing
TBA
Year End Competition
Glenn Malmberg
Photographers of Sussex
Co.
Sussex Co.
Fairgrounds
5/19
Presentation: Photographing Family Portraits
and Functions
Cheryl Williver
Photographic Society of
Vineland
Newfield Senior Ctr.
Vineland
5/1
Competition: Open Open, Assigned: Rustiques
Pocono
Hoeffner Sci & Tech
E. Stroudsburg Univ.
5/20
TBA
Essex Photo
HUB
Livingston
Metedeconk Lakes
Morris Photocolor
Ocean County
Princeton Photography
Club
Raritan Photographic
Society
Ridgewood
D&R Greenway LandTrust Princeton
Many Meetings and Workshops
See website
American Legion
Milltown
5/8
5/22
Program: Finding the Art in You
Competition: Action
VFW Hall
Franklin Lakes.
5/7
5/14
Executive Committee
Election of Officers, Annual Competition
5/21
VP Night
Brien Szabo
Phil Echo NJFC, Joe Thomas
NJFC, Howard Kaauer
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ AT njfcc Member Clubs
In
May 2014
Club
Location
Date
Topic
River Point Clubhouse
Manchester
5/15
General Meeting
Rockland Photography
Clarkstown Comm
Ctr., New City
5/1
5/15
Election of Officers/Members Critique
End of Year Competition
Committee
Marie Kane NJFC,
Eric Dong
Somerset County
Bound Brook
Memorial Library
5/13
5/27
Competition: Macro and Open
Program: Embracing Change/Staying Consistewnt
Nick Palmieri
Mike Peters
South Brunswick
Monmouth Junction
Public Works Bldg.
Sparta
Sparta Amb. Squad
5/14
5/28
Presentation: Color Management
Competition: Print of the Year
Staten Island
Snug Harbor Bldg.
Snug Harbor Bldg.
Museum
5/1
5/8
5/15
Presentation: Flowers Close Up
Presentation: You Be The Judge
End of the Year Competition
Teaneck
Rodda Rec Center
Teaneck
5/6
5/13
5/20
5/27
Competition: Pictorial Digitial
Competition: Prints
Program: Bird Photography on a Budget
Program: DXO Optics Introduction
Tri - County
Nutley High School
5/6
5/13
5/27
Competition: Annual Pictorial
Competitions: Annual Creative and Nature
Year End Dinner
Vailsburg
Bailey Civic Center
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
River Pointe
Westlake Photography
Judge or Speaker
Permanent Hiatus
Dennis Arculeo
Petr Kolonia, Sara Dignorelli, Dave Des Rochers NJFC
Vinnie Kempf
Joe Thomas, NJFC
Michael Millica [Hunt’s]
Hector Martinez
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