The program for our November 20 meeting will feature Post Processing Tips & Techniques presented by Mort Lerman. Mort is a long-time member of the Arlington Camera Club and, as he says, he’s been taking photos for “a long time”.
The meeting begins at 7:30 PM at the Christian Church of Arlington Heights, 333 W. Thomas, Arlington Heights, IL.
Scott McNeill, a Northshore Camera Club member, will provide a presentation on photography during the wintertime.
When it is really cold outside, and you would prefer to be inside by the fire…”
The presentation will provide insights as to how to have some fun and make creative images in the cold. And there will be a discussion about photographic possibilities and photography gear and clothing needed.
Come see some of Scott’s winter images and listen to his insights, and share yours, about what and how to photograph subjects in the cold.
The presentation will start at 7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00 pm.
Oct 2, 2024 Competition – Print Winners
Small Monochrome
Jan Weld, “Eagle Fishing”, Award -Small Monochrome Print of the Month
Steve Seburn, “Stamping Mill Skylights”, Award
Larry Arends, “Highlander Pride”, Honorable Mention
Large Monochrome
Jan Weld, “Sydney”, Award – Large Monochrome Print of the Month
Bob Reynolds, “Eye Spy”, Honorable Mention
Small Color
Bob Reynolds, “Jelly Belly”, Award — Small Color Print of the Month
Sandy Tipton, “Hummingbird Resting on Petal”, Award
Jan Weld, “Take a Sip”, Honorable Mention
Larry Arends, “Colored Glass”, Honorable Mention
Large Color
Bob Reynolds, “Anemone”, Award — Large Color Print of the Month
Jan Weld, “Oops”, Award
Sandy Tipton, “Red-Tail Hawk Bathing”, Honorable Mention
Oct 2, 2024 Competition – DPI Winners
Color
Sandy Tipton, “Ruby-throated Hummingbird”, Award, Best of Show
Carol Wille, “Beautiful Evil”, Award
Reinhard Schwind, “Sweet Nectar”, Award
Bob Reynolds, “Stop and Smell the Flowers”, Award
Carol Wille, “Leaning on the Vine”, Honorable Mention
Jan Weld, “Almost Gotcha!”, Honorable Mention
Jan Williams, “Kylemore Abbey”, Honorable Mention
Nancy Soos, “Butterfly Garden”, Honorable Mention
Sandy Tipton, “Osprey with Koi”, Honorable Mention
Steve Seburn, “Larry, Curly, and Moe”, Honorable Mention
Monochrome
Carol Wille, “Looking Up”, Best of Show
Glenn Kaupert, “Morning Moon”, Award
Bob Reynolds, “Duckweed Resident”, Honorable Mention
Sue Farwick, “Snow Leopard”, Honorable Mention
Vesela Zlateva, “Tulips”, Honorable Mention
ACC Member, Fred Gold, will present a program on Sreet Photography at our next meeting.
Fred will discuss the difference between Portrait, Nature, Architectural, and Street Photography. After experimenting with the different classifications he has specialized in Street Photography for many years. At the current time, he has a solo exhibit at the North Shore Senior Center for the months of September and October using an unusual method of displaying the images. Fred will be showing some of his images as examples and for discussion.
The presentation begins at 7:30 pm and guests are welcome to attend.
We are happy to announce Mike Caplan’s presentation to our first meeting of the season!
Whether it is a shoot for Christian Dior Cosmetics, Fifth Third Bank, or a bird in mid-air, Mike Caplan’s eye for lighting and composition is distinctive and compelling. Extensive training has made him an expert with off-camera flash. Equally at home on location or in the studio, Mike’s technical skills are exceeded only by his ability to interact with people. His 30 years of broadcasting experience have made him a consummate communicator – a key to evoking natural and often whimsical expressions from his portrait clients.
Small Monochrome
Bob Reynolds, “What’s He Thinking”, Award, Small Monochrome Print of the Month
Fred Gold, “Pondering the Mystery”, Award
Bob Reynolds, “Black and White”, Honorable Mention
Steve Seburn, “Window on a Broken Back”, Honorable Mention
Large Monochrome
Steve Seburn, “Old Dairy Barn”, Award, Large Monochrome Print of the Month
Jan Weld, “Great Gray Owl Landing”, Honorable Mention
Small Color
Jan Weld, “Hummer Harassing Barred Owl”, Award, Small Color Print of the Month
Fred Gold, “Walk Like an Egyptian”, Award
Bob Reynolds, “Tentacles”, Award
Nancy Soos, “Succulent”, Award
Large Color
Jan Weld, “Watchful Cheetah”, Award, Large Color Print of the Month
Alfredo Rodriguez, “Zoo Lion Two”, Award
Kathy Grady, “Purple Water Lily”, Award
August Greidanus, “Five Finches Feasting”, Award
“Preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse” by Scott McNeill
Our March 20, 2024 meeting is a program my Scott McNeill. He will share his thoughts about taking photos during the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Scott is long-time resident of Lake County and member of the North Shore Camera club. He has been making photographs for over 50 years. Scott likes to always seek new photographic opportunities. He likes to photograph what is in front of his lenses and share his knowledge with others.
Come join us on February 21 to see the presentation by Alan Shapiro “Creative Floral Photography from the Comfort of Your Home”.
Alan Shapiro is a passionate, award winning, New York based photographer and educator. He grew up on the creative side of advertising, working with clients around the world. In his presentation Alan will share some of his favorite home-made images, his workflow, setups and stories behind the images. This is a great timing to continue taking pictures even when it is cold outside.
We will meet at 333 Thomas Street, Arlington Heights, IL. Doors open at 7 pm, the presentation will start at 7:30 pm.
February 7, 2024 Competition – Print Winners
Small Monochrome
Jan Weld, “Searching Snowy Egret”, Award, S
mall Monochrome Print of the Month
Paula Matzek, “Tulum Ruins”, Honorable Mention
Large Monochrome
Jan Weld, “Gazing African Cheetah”, Award, Large Monochrome Print of the Month
August Greidanus, “Four Horse Team”, Honorable Mention
Small Color
Jan Weld, “Great Grey Owl Lands”, Award, Small Color Print of the Month
August Greidanus, “Switching the Track”, Award
Reinhard Schwind, “What…?”, Honorable Mention
Larry Ahrends, “Pink Water Lily”, Honorable Mention
Large Color
Larry Ahrens, “Portsmouth Lighthouse”, Award, Large Color Print of the Month
Reinhard Schwind, “River Promenade”, Award
Jan Weld, “Colorful Buckingham Fountain”, Honorable Mention
Steve Seburn, “Reflections”, Honorable Mention
February 7, 2024 Competition – DPI Winners
Color DPI
Carol Wille, “Right Rose”, DPI Best of Show
Glenn Kaupert, “Lake Arlington Fog”, Award
Becki Hagberg-Cohen, “Ice Cracks”, Honorable Mention
Sandra Tipton, “Snowy Owl”, Honorable Mention
Monochrome DPI
Jan Weld, “Ghost Town at Dawn”, DPI Best of Show
Glenn Kaupert, “Lake Arlington Fog”, Award
Sandra Tipton, “Red-breasted Merganser”, Honorable Mention
Join us for the first competition of 2024. Upload your DPI images and bring your printed pictures by 7 pm.
Competition will start at 7:30 pm