Tag Archives: critiques

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Competition Only Meeting, February 6, 2020

Submission Deadline: Midnight, Saturday, February 1, 2020 This meeting will be our monthly competition.  All photos (time permitting) will be critiqued.  The February, 2020, theme is Open.  Any photo on any theme is allowed.  All photos must have been taken within the last two years.  Each member can submit one or two photos to the competition. Starting in February, 2020, all competition photos must be … Continue reading Competition Only Meeting, February 6, 2020 »

Announcements, Future events, Photo Club Meetings

New Website Notice

As of January, 2020, NAPfS has a new website: https://napfs.org. This current website (https://napfs.club) is still active, but all new activity will be via the new site. To join NAPfS, please visit the membership information page. To see upcoming (and past) events, please visit the calendar. All competition entries are now handled via the new site.  You must create an account at the new site … Continue reading New Website Notice »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Mary Day Long, January 16, 2020

Featured Speaker: Mary Day Long on Infra-Red Photography To the uninitiated, infrared photography can seem daunting or mysterious, especially since there are several types, with distinct uses and looks. This presentation will touch only briefly on far infrared or heat radiation photography, focusing instead on the practical and artistic aspects of capturing NIR (Near Infrared Range) images. Capturing light that’s just beyond the range of … Continue reading Mary Day Long, January 16, 2020 »

Announcements, Competition Results, Meeting Recaps

January 2020 Digital Photography Competition Results

The January 2020 Digital Competition’s theme was “Oldies”. Judging Mark Laussade organized the judging by gathering experienced photographers who volunteered to judge.  Four judges were present, and Mark selected three of the judges for each photo.  One (or more) or the judges would critique the photo.  The judges for classes 1 and 2 were Carol Acurso, Carol Schiraldi, and Allen Irby.  Josh Baker joined them … Continue reading January 2020 Digital Photography Competition Results »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Competition Only Meeting, January 2, 2020

This meeting will be our monthly competition.  All photos (time permitting) will be critiqued.  The January, 2020, theme is “Oldies“.  The normal 2 year restriction for this open themed night does not apply.  Dig into the archives and let’s see your favorites!  You may submit any of your images which have not previously won any NAPfS competition awards. Submit your photos at https://napfs.club/competitions/competition-submission/ More Awards … Continue reading Competition Only Meeting, January 2, 2020 »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Ted Keller, November 21, 2019

Featured Speaker: Ted Keller Ted enjoys speaking to camera clubs and other groups interested in photography.  His topic for this evening is shown below. The Value of Practice (artificial experience exercises) This presentation provides insight for ensuring that exceptional photo opportunities aren’t missed!  Momentary light shafts disappear; wildlife scampers and flies; rainbows fade; kids’ expressions change; and guides move us along. Photographers can drastically decrease … Continue reading Ted Keller, November 21, 2019 »

Announcements, Competition Results, Meeting Recaps

November 2019 Digital Photography Competition Results

The November 2019 Digital Competition’s theme was “Unusual Suspects“. Twenty-three members attended the November 7 “all critique” meeting. Judging Mark Laussade organized the judging by gathering experienced photographers who volunteered to judge.  Four judges were present, and Mark selected three of the judges for each photo.  One (or more) or the judges would critique the photo.  The judges were Carol Acurso, Mary Day Long, Carol … Continue reading November 2019 Digital Photography Competition Results »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Competition Only Meeting, November 7, 2019

This meeting will be our monthly competition.  All photos (time permitting) will be critiqued. Each member present can also join in by voting for his/her favorite two photos from each class.  See the instructions for “popular voting” below. Photo Competition We held a critique-only meeting on October 3, 2019, and it was a big success.  Mark Laussade recruited four judges, all of whom are club … Continue reading Competition Only Meeting, November 7, 2019 »

Announcements, Competition Results, Meeting Recaps

October 2019 Digital Photography Competition Results

The October 2019 Digital Competition’s theme was “Open”. Judging Mark Laussade organized the judging by gathering experienced photographers who volunteered to judge.  Each of the classes had three judges, and Mark supplied the judges with voting pads.  Each judge voted on each photo with a score from 1 to 10.  Mark’s software gathered the scores, combined them, and showed the total on the screen.  Thus, … Continue reading October 2019 Digital Photography Competition Results »

Announcements, Photo Club Meetings

Competition Only Meeting, October 3, 2019

This meeting will be our monthly competition.  All photos (time permitting) will be critiqued. Each member present can also join in by voting for his/her favorite two photos from each class.  See the instructions for “popular voting” below. Photo Competition Our September 5 meeting was the first time we held a critique-only meeting and it was a big success.  Mark Laussade moderated the four judges, … Continue reading Competition Only Meeting, October 3, 2019 »