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KEY EVENTS
The following scheduled events will be conducted online as Zoom teleconferences, except for the Competition and Field Trip. Look for announcements and invitations by e-mail, Meetup, and on the club’s Website.
- October 3 – Rosh Hashanah observed – Schedule shifted by one week
- October 5 – Field Trip, Washington Navy Yard (10:00 a.m.)
- October 10 – Speaker Night: Connie Imboden (7:30 on Zoom)
- October 17 – Competition: Nature Photography (7:30 p.m. at Northwood Presbyterian Church)
- October 20 (Sunday) – Field Trip: Monuments at Night (6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial steps)
- October 24 – Photo Forum (7:30 on Zoom)
- October 30 (Wednesday) – Board Meeting (7:30 on Zoom)
2024-2025 Calendar
See here for this season’s calendar, which will be updated as information becomes available. It includes Speaker Night, Competition Night, Photo Forum, Board Meetings, and Field Trips.
If Montgomery County Schools close due to inclement weather, Silver Spring Camera Club meetings and outings will be canceled. See montgomeryschoolsmd.org for closure information during the work week. For Mon-Fri AFTER 5:00 pm & on the weekends, call 240-777-2710 or 311 from within Montgomery County. Sign up for text alerts: AlertMontgomery and choose both a local MCPS school and ‘Community Use of Public Facilities Alerts’. Note that this policy does not apply to online meetings!
For general information about the club, contact us at: info@ssccphotography.or
A list of the club officers and committee chairs, and their emails, is located here:
More information is available in the Silver Spring Camera Club (SSCC) Member Handbook: SSCC-Member-Handbook-2024-2025.
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MEETINGS AND FIELD TRIPS
MEETING LOCATION
For the 2024-2025 club year, the second Thursday meeting of each month will be in person, at Northwood Presbyterian Church (https://www.northwoodchurch.com/). The address is 1200 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, Other meetings will be on Zoom. The in-person meeting will be Competition Night if the judge agrees, otherwise it will be Photo Forum and Competition Night will move to the third Thursday on Zoom.
SPEAKER NIGHT — Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Connie Imboden: The 50 year evolution of a photographer: dealing with creative blocks, developing intuitive seeing, and other key aspects of being a creative person
Connie Imboden’s photographs are in the permanent collections of many museums including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Baltimore Museum of Art, The National Museum of American Art, The Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Bibliotheque Nationales in Paris, France, the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany and many other public and private collections throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Throughout the years, Imboden has shown her photographs in an extensive range of group and solo shows at galleries and museums within the United States, South America, Europe, and China.
In 1993, Connie Imboden won the Silver Medal in Switzerland’s “Schonste Bucher Aus Aller Welt (Most Beautiful Book in the World)” Award for her first book of images entitled “Out of Darkness”. In 1999, she released Beauty of Darkness”, featuring 80 images of her work produced between 1986 and 1998, with introductions by A.D. Coleman and Arthur Ollman. “Reflections, 25 Years of Photography”, highlights images from 1983 to 2009, charting Imboden’s artistic journey and offering new insights into her work and vision.
Throughout the years, Imboden has continued to teach and inspire colleagues and students alike in her quest to push the photographic medium to its highest level. She taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art for many years, and has also served as an instructor at many workshops around the world, including The Maine Photographic Workshops, NORD Photography in Norway, The International Center for Photography in New York City, the Center for Photography in Woodstock, Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie in France, Union of Arab Photographers Workshop, Sharjah, U.A.E. and The Sante Fe Photographic Workshops.
Imboden is also the president of the board of governors of the William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund. The Baker Fund focuses its grant making exclusively to Arts and Culture and in 2008 initiated the Baker Artists Awards, an innovative online process offering significant prizes to emerging and established artists of any discipline.
Website: https://www.connieimboden.com/
Our October speaker, Connie Imboden, has an exhibit of her photos at Katzen Art Center at the American University.
COMPETITION COLUMN
Our October topic is Nature:
Acceptable entries are photographs that portray various aspects of natural plant and animal life; that illustrate the natural features of land, sea, and sky; or that reveal natural phenomena. No image in this competition may show human intervention. Domestic plants (e.g., in a botanical garden) or animals (including zoo animals) may be included as long as they do not show any human intervention (e.g., collars or ear tags, gates, walls, paths, signage).
Members may submit up to two images meeting this definition for the Projected competition. Look here for details on Projected submissions. Projected images should be emailed to: competition@ssccphotography.org by midnight (11:59 p.m.) on the day of the month’s Speaker Night.
Remember:
- Send projected image submissions to competition@ssccphotography.org
- Format: JPEG, 1000 KB (max)
- File Name: Level~Maker’s Name~Image Title.jpg Example: Advanced~Tom Jones~Washington Landscape.jpg . The tilde “~” character separates the 3 subfields of the file name
- Level: Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced (see below); capitalization not required.
- Maker’s Name: spaces allowed. Please use the same name throughout the year to aid record keeping.
Members may also submit up to two images meeting the definition for the Print competition. Look here (Section IV) for details on submissions. A label template for Print submissions may be found here.
One important detail – In order to participate in either competition, you must pay the club’s annual dues before the start of the competition.
As you may have heard, the Club has changed the competition levels starting in September 2024. The new levels are Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. To see a list of all 2023-2024 Club members with their tentative competition level assignments, separately for Projected and Print, click here. For details on what this change means for you, click here. October update: the calculations now include points won under the old competition categories Slides, Monochrome Prints, and Color Prints, as well as the current categories Projected and (Combined) Prints. Only a few members were affected by the change.
JUDGE MICHAEL OBERMAN – NATURE
Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
My interest in photography began when I was a music columnist at the Washington Star newspaper. Writing a weekly interview column for six years, I interviewed over 300 artists including Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, David Bowie, James Brown…a veritable Who’s Who of the music world. (A book of my interviews is currently in the works). There were times when there were no photographers available to accompany me on assignments…so I brought along my Nikon. Ten years ago, on a trip to New Mexico, I switched from film to digital photography.
My photographs are on permanent display in U.S. National Parks including Steigerwald and Modoc and in museums including the Utah Museum of Natural History and the Ontario Science Centre (Toronto).
Six of my photos were on a five year tour of U.S. and Canadian museums in an exhibit called “Imaginate”…under the auspices of the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto (where the same six photos are on permanent display).
My photographs have also appeared in publications including:
- Parade Magazine
- The London Daily Mirror
- The Baltimore Sun
- Motoring and Leisure (Great Britain)
- Why Men Make Bad Pets (book)
- The Lotus: Know It and Grow It (book)
- Middle School textbooks in Israel
- Elementary School textbooks in Malaysia
I have exhibited at:
- Circle Gallery (Annapolis)
- Slayton House Gallery (Columbia, MD)
- The Netherlands Pavilion (Expo 2009 in Spain)
- The North American Museum (Zurich, Switzerland)
I live in Columbia Maryland where several times a year I teach Nature Photography.
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/people/ozoni11/
PHOTO FORUM
Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Join us for discussion on topics including: What’s on your mind, photographically? Have you attended any workshops? Where is photography technology going in the future?
October’s planned presentations:
- “SSCC History in photoGraphs” – Tanya Riseman
- “Fall in the Adirondacks” – Dennis Freeman
- “Photoshop’s Super Zoom Neural Filter” – Pete Morton
You may send up to 2 images you would like get feedback on or just share.
OCTOBER FIELD TRIP – WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
Leader: Phil Boyer 301-204-5549
What: Street Photography Photography, Navy Yard neighborhood
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Navy Yard Neighborhood, SW DC; meet at the western entrance of the Navy Yard Metro stop. It’s directly in front of near Nat’s Park.
To Photograph: Street Scenes of people, Architecture, waterfront, bridges
Questions? Call Trip Leader at 301 204-55449, or email at philboyer60@gmail.com.
Lunch: TBD by Group Vote. There are at least 5 restaurants in every block.
To Bring: Tripod/Mono Pod, binoculars, and a lack of shame [you’ll be photographing random people].
OCTOBER FIELD TRIP – DC MONUMENTS AT NIGHT
When: Sunday, October 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Meet on Steps of the Lincoln Memorial
Leader: Owen Epstein – 703-734-6862
About:
We will Start at the Lincoln Memorial (2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002). This iconic monument is a must-see for any visitor to the nation’s capital. The memorial is open 24 hours a day and is free to visit.
Next, to the Korean War Veterans Memorial (900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024). This moving memorial commemorates the brave men and women who served in the Korean War. The memorial is open 24 hours a day and is free to visit.
After that, to the World War II Memorial (1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024). This sprawling memorial honors the 16 million Americans who served in World War II. The memorial is open 24 hours a day and is free to visit.
Finally, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington, DC 20002). This powerful memorial pays tribute to the more than 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam War. The memorial is open 24 hours a day and is free to visit.
Meet: Meet on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial facing the reflecting pool
Bring: Good Walking shoes, Tripod, Camera, Multiple lenses, all accessories you wish to bring and carry.
CLUB NEWS
REVITALIZED FACEBOOK PRESENCE
By Gerry Woods
As you’re probably aware, the Silver Spring Camera Club (SSCC) has had a dedicated Facebook (FB) Group for over eight years. The group currently has over sixty members. At the July meeting, the SSCC Board of Directors voted to “revitalize” our “FB Group Page” and create a brand new, separate “Facebook Page.”
What is the difference between a “Facebook Page” and a “Facebook Group?” “Facebook Page” is typically used for a business or organization to tell its story, reach new audiences, and promote its products and services. For example, a restaurant may have a Facebook Page to advertise its location, hours, menu, and contact information. A Facebook Page functions very similar to a website.
A “Facebook Group” is a special type of Facebook Page. It is intended for a group of people to connect around a shared interest to have online discussions and share resources, information, and ideas. Group members can share comments, images, and videos easily with other members of the group.
FB Group members are encouraged to share personal photos they have taken, such as during a vacation or other travel, or a photo they entered into a club contest, including those that did not win or place. Photos taken at SSCC events, such as field trips and club picnics, are encouraged as well. FB group members are invited to post information related to photography education, techniques, and equipment, along with any questions you would like to have answered by other group members.
You can access the SSCC FB Group on your computer by going to the Facebook website. You can also access the FB Group by smart phone or table by downloading the free Facebook App. It’s easy to join the SSCC Facebook Group. Just search for the Silver Spring Camera Club Group “Groups” on Facebook. When you find our group, click on “Join Group.” You will be prompted to answer three simple questions, and one of the FB Moderators will approve your request. If you have any questions, please send an email to gerrywoodsdc@gmail.com.
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY
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HANDBOOK 2024-2025
The club handbook is now an online publication with summaries of all the useful links that you need.
BOARD MEETING
The SSCC Board last met in August. The next meeting will be October 31th. Minutes from all meetings can be found in the board meeting minutes archives when they have been finalized.
FEATURES
Member Spotlight
In our club SSCC, the membership runs from beginner to professional. Every member has a story to tell. Each month the CABLE RELEASE will shine the spotlight on one or more of our members. Read their spotlight biographies here.
Edited by Marc Auerbach.
New Occasional Feature: Phone Shot
Why and when do you take a photo with your phone instead of a big black camera? When another camera is not at hand? Do you capture certain stories in the moment easier? Do you accept the focal length limitations as an opportunity for compositional discipline? Revel in phone “magic” that is baked in?
Share with us your favorite, personally meaningful, or compelling phone photo with us, regardless of whether is it a good fit for a club competition. Submit your photo, with as much text as you need to tell why the photo is meaningful to you, to cablereleaseeditor@ssccphotography.org. Here are a couple to get us started.
This feature has been inspired by The Guardian newspaper’s “Smart Shot” feature, where professional photographers reveal the best images taken on their phone. A recent one is https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/14/rahul-machigar-best-phone-photo
Phone Shot — October 2024
Office Reflections
by Sherm Edwards
I was at Artomatic in DC, in a multi-story office building. I happened to look out at a building across the street and saw a reflection I really wanted to capture; phone was the only option. In Lightroom I cropped, straightened, and squared up as well as I could.
Blue hour at the Washington Monument
By Tanya Riseman
We took a visiting foreign high school student on a twilight tour of the monuments in DC – a must see! … No apologies for the poor light response of my old phone – any graininess or jpegginess is part of the shot’s grit.
CONFERENCES AND EXPOS
MID ATLANTIC PHOTO VISION
Let’s Meet in-Person in November 2-3
We are thrilled to announce that we are returning to a FREE in-person event after 5 years! The team is busy planning to get everyone back together to collaborate, socialize, and learn in all areas of photography. There will be an incredible lineup of renowned photography speakers, hands on workshops, an exciting photo exhibit of amazing member photos, and visit with manufacturer representatives. Get ready for a great event! This schedule lists all the talks and hands-on sessions offered. Sign up for your ticket.
Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions is held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Prince William County campus of George Mason University.
Address: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110.
MEMBER ARTICLES
COMPETITION RESULTS
OPEN COMPETITION – September 12, 2024
September’s competition was Open for projected and print images. Paul Biederman was our judge.
September was the first month with our new level of Intermediate. There were not enough entries in Advanced Prints, so those images were judged along with the Intermediate Prints. All three levels filled out the Prints category. Awards are generally given for first, second, and third place, with the number of honorable mentions (HM) dependent on the total number of entries in the respective Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice levels.
ADVANCED PROJECTED
1st Place: Larry Gold ~ Richmond Bridge
2nd Place: Karen Finkelman ~ Birdman of Washington Square Park
3rd Place: Sherm Edwards ~ Cherry Blossom Sunrise
HM: Karen Finkelman ~ Timeworn Gears
INTERMEDIATE PROJECTED
1st Place: Kay Carkhuff ~ Main Street in the Rain
2nd Place: Lisa Auerbach ~ Space Needle Seattle 2
3rd Place: Anne Golfer ~ White on White
HM: Will Rabinovich ~ The Vessel
Kay Carkhuff ~ Main Street in the Rain
NOVICE PROJECTED
1st Place: Maurice Belanger ~ Boys Who Recycle
2nd Place: Phil Boyer ~ Reflections
3rd Place: Tom McLaughlin ~ Dragon
Maurice Belanger ~ Boys Who Recycle
I was with a friend, birdwatching in Point Pelee National Park in Ontario. The park juts out into Lake Erie, and is a jumping off point for migratory birds and Monarch butterflies before they head out into the open waters of Lake Erie. We came upon this pair of boots as we hiked on a path in the park. There was no one else around. We were amused by this scene, and by the writing on the boots, "We love boys who recycle." I liked the colors—of the boots and the fallen leaves on the path.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED PRINTS
1st Place: Tanya Riseman ~ Boston’s North End
2nd Place: Renee Schaefer ~ In the Rice Paddy
3rd Place: Renee Schaefer ~ Good Morning, Tokyo
HM: Sherm Edwards ~ Mevagissey Wet Fish
Renee Schaefer ~ In the Rice Paddy
While in Japan, we visited an old farming village. The main crop in Japan is rice. The rice paddy looked great as I captured the image, but it needed something more. There was a farmer working in the paddy, but he was too far away to capture his image in that photo. I took a second photograph of him zoomed in. When I got home I combined the two images to make a multiple exposure image of the rice paddy and the man working in it.
NOVICE PRINT
1st Place: Ilona Linnoila ~ Bearded Man with Gun
2nd Place: Charlie Farmer ~ Casares
COURSES, CALLS FOR ENTRY, AND EXHIBITS
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
by Karen Finkelman
The following list describes various photography classes and workshops in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington DC area. Specific workshop offerings may be held in the classroom, in-field, online or via Zoom. Please see individual classes for the instruction format.
The list is organized into three categories:
- Classes and Workshops in the Washington DC area
- Online Courses
- Multi-Day Photography Workshops Within & Beyond the DMV
Please feel free to recommend any classes or workshops you have taken. Email the Cable Release Editors at cablereleaseeditor@ssccphotography.org and we will forward the recommendations.
Note: Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of the provider or a particular course/workshop.
CALLS FOR ENTRY
by Dennis Freeman
The following offers a number of competitions for your consideration this month. Some of these sources have standing calls for entry, and others are one-time calls. Some offer cash and prizes, and others don’t.
See the full Calls for Entry article here.
EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
An occasional column by Karen Finkelman.
Take a look at what our sister camera club, the NIH Camera Club, has going on. Here is a link to their site. There you can find their newsletter, the Cameraderie: nihcameraclub.com
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