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1952-<strong>2008</strong><br />

The Contact Sheet<br />

Newsletter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Photographic</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chattanooga</strong><br />

© The <strong>Photographic</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chattanooga</strong> and its Contributors. The contents <strong>of</strong> The Contact Sheet are copyrighted.<br />

No material herein may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission <strong>of</strong> the Editor or the material’s specific contributor.<br />

Don McGowan to Present<br />

Seeing the Near and Far - The Beauty <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Wide-angle Landscape: A Creative Journey<br />

Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 20<br />

6:30 PM: Social<br />

7:00 PM: Program<br />

East Ridge<br />

Community Center<br />

Guests Welcome<br />

on McGowan, a native<br />

D Georgian, became a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

nature photographer<br />

© Don McGowan<br />

in 1994 when his work was<br />

Kephart Prong judged "Best <strong>of</strong> Weekend" at a<br />

Great American Photography Workshop in Gatlinburg, TN.<br />

Prior to that time, he had been in traditional business and<br />

pursuing photography as a personal hobby -- combining it<br />

with his life-long love <strong>of</strong> nature, hiking and backpacking.<br />

Don's transition into full-time pr<strong>of</strong>essional photography included<br />

brief stints in studio photography and photojournalism<br />

until he became the Staff Photographer for<br />

Friends <strong>of</strong> Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1998.<br />

During his 4-year tenure there, he photographed the<br />

beauty <strong>of</strong> the Park and chronicled many activities and<br />

events <strong>of</strong> the National Park Service employees in both<br />

North Carolina and Tennessee.<br />

PSC SOCIAL<br />

Monday, April 28<br />

6:30 - 9:00 pm<br />

If you would like to present a travelogue<br />

e-mail Angela Dillard<br />

adphotobug@yahoo.com.<br />

Continued on Page 3<br />

Favorite Place page 4<br />

The Contact Sheet Page <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong> June 2006<br />

<strong>March</strong><br />

<strong>2008</strong><br />

Image Evaluation Session<br />

6:00 PM Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 20<br />

Before the PSC Meeting<br />

Come early this month and you'll have a chance to<br />

get an image (any format: print, jpg digital or slide)<br />

evaluated by two experienced photographers from our<br />

club. Bob Bratton and Mark Wurst have volunteered<br />

to do the evaluations. This will be an informal session<br />

to hear what other photographers suggest to improve<br />

that image, so come regardless <strong>of</strong> what your experience<br />

level is and see what suggestions they have. Or<br />

just come to listen and learn. See you there.<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

From the President, PSC Member/Visitor News, Volunteer<br />

Opportunities, Meeting Notices<br />

Don McGowan, Old Newsletters Online, Conferences 3<br />

Favorite Place: Brookgreen Gardens by Bob Bratton 4<br />

Call for Entries at Blackwell Exhibit, 5<br />

Suggestions to Prepare for April 26 Art Show<br />

Digital Questions & Answers, Wilderness Wildlife Week ‘07<br />

PSC Dates to Remember, Field Trips, Event and Seminar<br />

Opportunities, Outdoor <strong>Chattanooga</strong> Activities<br />

© Bob Bratton<br />

Page<br />

2<br />

6<br />

7


From the President... New Members<br />

WOW! If you missed the February meeting<br />

you missed quite an event! Nikon<br />

went all out to produce a video <strong>of</strong> our<br />

speaker, Mark Alberhasky. It was a record<br />

night for visitors (15) and total attendance (90+). We<br />

simply had no expectation that attendance would be double<br />

that <strong>of</strong> previous meetings! Thank you for coming out<br />

on such a cold, rainy night. To anyone who had to stand<br />

or leave due to crowded conditions, please accept my<br />

sincere apology. I'd like to especially thank Milton McLain<br />

for working with Nikon and doing such a good job managing<br />

the constantly changing environment, and everyone<br />

who stepped in to <strong>of</strong>fer assistance to him. Lastly, the<br />

board was very surprised to discover after-the-fact that<br />

Bob Ginn, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> PSA, was in attendance.<br />

He is currently traveling the country visiting PSA<br />

clubs. I'd like to share with you a comment he emailed to<br />

Pat Gordy that I feel truly reflects the spirit <strong>of</strong> PSC, "Your<br />

club and its members were very much what I enjoy seeing<br />

as I travel the country - Friends with friends having a<br />

fine time while enjoying the photography we all come to<br />

see". Bob, if you read this, please come back and visit<br />

any time! We will be back in our regular room at ERCC<br />

this month, I hope to see you there!<br />

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED<br />

Angela Dillard, President<br />

!" Director on PSC Board (completion <strong>of</strong> term ending<br />

September, 2009)<br />

!" Special Events Chairman<br />

!" Website Committee volunteers<br />

!" Volunteers to present 20 minute travelogue or program<br />

at a Senior Center<br />

Contact Angela Dillard (adphotobug@yahoo.com) or Milton<br />

McLain (miltsmail2@bellsouth.net) if you are interested<br />

in knowing more about these opportunities to support<br />

PSC.<br />

PSC Board/Committee Meetings<br />

All meetings will be held in the 2 nd floor boardroom <strong>of</strong><br />

the Hamilton Place JC Penney store. Any PSC member<br />

may attend these meetings.<br />

PSC Board: <strong>March</strong> 27, 6:15 PM<br />

The PSC Board meets the last Thursday <strong>of</strong> each month. If you<br />

are a board member and cannot attend, please let Angela Dillard<br />

(adphotobug@yahoo.com) know by the evening before the<br />

board meeting.<br />

PSC Digital Committee: April 3, 6:30 PM<br />

The PSC Digital Committee meets the first Thursday <strong>of</strong> each<br />

month. If you are a member <strong>of</strong> this committee and cannot attend,<br />

please let Bob Bratton (bratton@bellsouth.net) know by the evening<br />

before the committee meeting.<br />

John & Mary Hayes Mohan Rao<br />

Nicholas & Sandra Richards<br />

Visitors<br />

Scott & Emmie Gentry C. J. & Deecy Jacquemin<br />

Josh Gilreath William Nitschke<br />

Robert Ginn Reba Parker<br />

Alan Goslen Catherine & Michael Price<br />

Carla Guerra Mel & Susan Hughes<br />

Serena Smith<br />

John L. Jackson, PSC Board Member and Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Publicity, will be attending the <strong>2008</strong> National Arts Action<br />

Summit in Washington, DC <strong>March</strong> 31 - April 1. He will have<br />

the opportunity to participate in all Arts Advocacy Day<br />

events, including training workshops, the congressional<br />

arts breakfast, and the Nancy Hanks lecture on arts and<br />

public policy.<br />

Arts Advocacy Day is the only national event designed to<br />

bring together a broad cross section <strong>of</strong> America's national<br />

cultural organizations in order to underscore the importance<br />

<strong>of</strong> developing strong public policies and appropriating<br />

increased public funding for the arts, humanities, and arts<br />

education, as well as other programs within the federal<br />

government that have an impact on the visual and performing<br />

arts.<br />

Leslie O'Rear and her daughter Christy Marre from France<br />

attended the opening <strong>of</strong> "Small Works" at Hanover Gallery.<br />

They are pictured in the <strong>March</strong> edition <strong>of</strong> In the City magazine<br />

in the Around Town photo section.<br />

Beryl van den Bergh, one <strong>of</strong> PSC's newest members, is a<br />

commercial photographer who moved to <strong>Chattanooga</strong> from<br />

Atlanta last May. Her work featuring juxtapositions involving<br />

the interaction <strong>of</strong> two images is on exhibit at Bill Shores<br />

Frames and Gallery on Manufacturers Road.<br />

PSC Board and members extend deepest sympathy to<br />

Vickie and Mel Aragon in the death <strong>of</strong> Vickie’s mother<br />

Sarah Cooley Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 1. Memorial contributions<br />

may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,<br />

501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.<br />

Grandfather Sunrise<br />

© Don McGowan<br />

The Contact Sheet Page 2 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />

Grandfather Mountain<br />

Nature and Photography<br />

Weekend: May 3 - June 1<br />

On-line registration April 1<br />

www.grandfather.com/<br />

planning_your_visit/events/<br />

nphoto.php


Don McGowan<br />

(Continued from Page 1)<br />

Don's portfolio includes not only<br />

Smoky Mountains photography; but<br />

hundreds <strong>of</strong> images from his many<br />

tours <strong>of</strong> the Northeast, Southwest<br />

and Western United States. His photographic<br />

images have appeared on<br />

National Geographic Trails Illustrated<br />

maps, in product packaging, and in a<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> print media such as: Outdoor<br />

Photographer, Georgia Journal,<br />

Blue Ridge Country, National Parks<br />

Conservation Association, and<br />

Smoky Mountain Living magazines.<br />

In 2003, Don began the America the<br />

Beautiful Photography Workshops<br />

Company, based in Canton, North<br />

Carolina, to provide in-depth nature<br />

photography programs in scenic locations<br />

across the country. In 2006,<br />

he, along with Nancy Rotenberg and<br />

Les Saucier created Photography<br />

with Heart Workshops: Walking in<br />

Beauty. In addition to these handson<br />

programs, Don is also a guest<br />

instructor in Nature Photography at<br />

the John C. Campbell Folk School in<br />

Brasstown, North Carolina; the Arrowmont<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Arts and Crafts in<br />

Gatlinburg, Tennessee; and the<br />

CraftSummer Program at Miami University<br />

in Oxford, Ohio.<br />

Roan Mountain Dawn<br />

Sunset Hurricane River<br />

Little River Reflection<br />

© Don McGowan<br />

© Don McGowan<br />

© Don McGowan<br />

For more information on photography opportunities with Don, check the Workshops<br />

and Tours schedule or contact EarthSong Photography at the following:<br />

Telephone: (828) 456-5439 or E-Mail: don@earthsongphotography.com<br />

PHOTOSHOP WORLD <strong>2008</strong>: THE EVOLUTION<br />

Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL<br />

April 2-4, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Pre-Conference Workshops: April 1<br />

For a complete list <strong>of</strong> available workshops, instructors, and prices, visit<br />

www.photoshopworld.com.<br />

PSA<br />

International Conference<br />

Portland, OR<br />

Aug. 31—Sept. 6, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Contact Pat Gordy (423-718-7552)<br />

or e-mail patgordy@bellsouth.net<br />

or go to PSA’s website www.psaphoto.org<br />

for more information<br />

Old Newsletters Online<br />

By John Brooks<br />

If you've looked at the newsletter<br />

section <strong>of</strong> the PSC website recently<br />

you may have noticed that there are<br />

a lot more old newsletters available.<br />

I have been scanning the old newsletters<br />

from my collection into pdf’s<br />

and Mickey Rountree has made<br />

them available online. We now have<br />

very good coverage back through<br />

1991, and more will be added in the<br />

coming months. You might find it<br />

interesting to look at some <strong>of</strong> these<br />

and get a flavor <strong>of</strong> what activities the<br />

club has done over the years and<br />

the people who were involved. There<br />

is quite a lot <strong>of</strong> good historical information<br />

contained in them. I hope you<br />

enjoy them!<br />

We would like to continue this effort<br />

as far back in time as we can go.<br />

The club has a collection that goes<br />

from 1985 back to June <strong>of</strong> 1962. T.<br />

Fred Miller has provided a great collection<br />

to fill in from 1985 to 1988. If<br />

you have any old newsletters, please<br />

check for the following issues that<br />

are needed now. We especially need<br />

some from 1989 and 1990.<br />

Newsletters needed:<br />

1991 Jan, Feb<br />

1990 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug,<br />

Sep, Nov, Dec<br />

1989 ALL NEEDED Jan thru Dec<br />

1988 Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec<br />

1987 Feb<br />

1985 Jul, Nov<br />

1984 Dec<br />

1983 Dec<br />

1981 Sep<br />

1980 Nov<br />

1979 Feb<br />

1978 Dec<br />

1977 Jan<br />

1976 Jan, Apr, May, Jun, Jul<br />

1975 Jan, May<br />

1974 Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec<br />

(before 1974-ask!)<br />

If you have any <strong>of</strong> these, please<br />

bring them to a meeting. I will scan<br />

them and bring them back to you at<br />

the following meeting. Thanks for<br />

your help with this.<br />

The Contact Sheet Page 3 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong> June 2006<br />

John


Golden Statue<br />

© Bob Bratton<br />

FAVORITE PLACE:<br />

BROOKGREEN GARDENS<br />

By Bob Bratton<br />

This past June I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens near Pawley’s Island only a few miles<br />

south <strong>of</strong> Myrtle Beach. This location was recommended by a fellow club member and it certainly lived up to expectations.<br />

The gardens were the creation <strong>of</strong> industrialist Archer Huntington and his wife Anna Hyatt Huntington <strong>of</strong> Connecticut by<br />

purchasing and combining the Brookgreen Rice Plantation and three neighboring plantations in 1931. They consist <strong>of</strong><br />

9000 acres <strong>of</strong> gardens containing moss-draped 250-year old live oaks, palmetto trees, iron fences, gates, fountains,<br />

ponds, flowers, shrubs, and over 1200 statues (many <strong>of</strong> which are life size or larger) by over 300 artists – mostly American<br />

masters. The statues are granite, marble, gold colored, bronze, and chrome. While many gardens contain a few<br />

statues, this is supposedly the oldest and largest sculpture garden in the United States. The owner’s wife was an artist<br />

who knew the value <strong>of</strong> excellent art work which is reflected in the beauty <strong>of</strong> the gardens and the superb quality <strong>of</strong> the<br />

statues.<br />

In addition to the gardens, the grounds contain swampland, former rice fields, and a small zoo that present additional<br />

photo opportunities. The $12 entry fee is minimal even for one day but covers a full seven consecutive days. There are<br />

three restaurants at the gardens. The Pavilion Restaurant where I ate lunch <strong>of</strong>fered good food at reasonable prices.<br />

Also, do not forget to visit the gift shop where additional photo opportunities exist. I found it very enjoyable just spending<br />

the day strolling around the picturesque areas contemplating the endless photographic possibilities.<br />

There are flowers, ponds, swamp areas, animals, insects, and an endless variety <strong>of</strong> statues. There are even creek excursions<br />

and guided tours <strong>of</strong>fering more photo opportunities as well as interesting historical information.<br />

The gardens are open some evenings until after dark presenting a different perspective on the statues. If you have<br />

never experimented with the different effects that flash and flood lights have on statues, you will be delighted in discovering<br />

the variety and beauty this easily gives to photographs. I discovered that the park closes much too early. I only<br />

wish that I could have visited on one <strong>of</strong> the late-closing evenings.<br />

The three main areas are the sculpture gardens, Lowcounty History and Wildlife Preserve, and the native and domestic<br />

animal habitats. The minimum time to view the gardens is one day but two days should be considered the minimum for<br />

photographers and statue lovers. Three primary things to remember are to take some water for frequent hydration, wear<br />

cool clothes and especially comfortable shoes because there is a lot <strong>of</strong> walking over the 9000 acres during the hot summer<br />

months, and let you imagination run wild.<br />

Horse by the Pond<br />

© Bob Bratton<br />

Opportunities are abundant for photographic studies<br />

<strong>of</strong> iron gates, water lilies, swampland, and reflections,<br />

in addition to the indoor and outdoor statues, flowers,<br />

and wildlife. Brookgreen Gardens is a truly magnificent<br />

photographic destination.<br />

Flowers and Gate<br />

© Bob Bratton<br />

The Contact Sheet Page 4 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />

Visionaries<br />

Black Cat<br />

© Bob Bratton<br />

© Bob Bratton


Gallery at Blackwell to Feature Symbols <strong>of</strong> Patriotism<br />

By Janis Rowland<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> the May-July exhibit at the Gallery at Blackwell is "Symbols <strong>of</strong> Patriotism"<br />

in honor <strong>of</strong> Independence Day that comes during this exhibit.<br />

Patriotism encompasses a love <strong>of</strong> country, public spirit, good citizenship, and loyalty.<br />

Bring us your photographs that represent these things. Suitable subject matter for this<br />

theme might include (but is not limited to) national monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial;<br />

scenes that include the American Flag; our military; the White House; Statue <strong>of</strong><br />

Liberty and Ellis Island; military monuments; Armed Forces Day parades; scenes with<br />

flags; and flag days at cemeteries.<br />

Entries will be accepted at the gallery at Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop,<br />

Eastgate Mall on April 24-25, 4-6 PM (only). This show will run through July 24. The<br />

main gallery will feature photos fitting the theme with all other subject matter occupying<br />

the outside walls.<br />

The following rules apply:<br />

1. PSC members may submit any number <strong>of</strong> entries.<br />

2. Non-members may submit 3 entries for a $25 fee (includes one-year membership in PSC)<br />

3. Entries that have shown at the gallery previously are not eligible for this show.<br />

4. Subject matter is the entrant's choice but must be suitable for family viewing.<br />

5. Entries must be matted, framed, and wired in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional manner. Entries with damaged frames or without<br />

proper hanging wire will not be accepted. Please be sure the wire is secure and is not likely to slip when the photo<br />

is hung.<br />

6. Entries must be sale quality and works must be for sale.<br />

7. Title and price must be submitted with entries. Unframed price (excluding frame and mat) is optional.<br />

8. The PSC and Blackwell Automotive are not responsible for damaged art work.<br />

9. Payment for works sold will be made at the close <strong>of</strong> the show.<br />

10. Works sold will carry a 10% commission to <strong>of</strong>fset expenses at the gallery. Prices should be adjusted to include the<br />

commission.<br />

The Gallery at Blackwell is operated by the PSC in conjunction with Blackwell Automotive and is a PSC member benefit.<br />

For more information: contact Janis Rowland, 894-7112 or chattaphoto@aol.com.<br />

Conversation: CS3 New B&W Conversion Tools<br />

By Troy Moore, Sr.<br />

I tried a new B&W conversion technique found in the new Outdoor<br />

Photographer (Feb.) issue. It works pretty well. You can add punch to<br />

your B&W images and you don't need to do a lot <strong>of</strong> work after the<br />

conversion. Unlike a regular conversion where you just take away the<br />

color info, this one retains everything from the original file provided<br />

you don't 'merge layers' before saving. You can go back at any time<br />

and change anything you like if you save with the layers. I saved it as<br />

Reflection Riding<br />

an uncompressed .tif for printing, but this one is a .jpeg so you can<br />

see it. I backed down the blue and cyan channels to darken the sky<br />

and bumped up the yellow channel slightly to add contrast in the leaves and grass. This gave<br />

lots <strong>of</strong> separation in the various grass tones, something I could not get with a straight B&W<br />

conversion. You can also tint the picture any tone you want during conversion too! I tried this<br />

and it works great but I only saved the un-toned B&W version. In CS2, I was having to reset<br />

levels and several other parameters after conversion. Pretty cool and saves tons <strong>of</strong> time. It<br />

took me less than five minutes to do it all. It's a rather largish file so you can see some details<br />

but it's still at 75 DPI for web.<br />

Cyanotype Tint Sepia Tint<br />

Infrared<br />

Black & White<br />

Filters Applied<br />

Selenium Tint<br />

The Contact Sheet Page 5 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong> June 2006


SUGGESTIONS TO PREPARE FOR<br />

APRIL 26, <strong>2008</strong><br />

ART SHOW AT HERITAGE PARK<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

!"PSC photo stands will be available to handle as<br />

many shrink-wrapped pieces as possible.<br />

!"Framed items will hang on the wall in three rooms<br />

or on the floor (depending on number on hand).<br />

!"Each person will be expected to be on hand all<br />

day to handle sales and questions. A "sitter" may<br />

be used if familiar enough with your work to handle<br />

all situations.<br />

!"All sales will be cash or check (no credit card<br />

sales).<br />

SUGGESTIONS<br />

!"Offer photographs in a wide variety <strong>of</strong> prices to<br />

increase sales.<br />

!"Nostalgic subjects generally sell well (barns,<br />

trains, tractors, old vehicles, riverboats)<br />

!"Make sure your frames and mats are in good condition.<br />

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING<br />

!"Framed Photos<br />

!"Matted & shrink-wrapped photos<br />

!"Note Cards (packaged for protection)<br />

!"Small stickers for pricing your work<br />

!"Business cards<br />

!"Order blanks with titles, prices, and contact information<br />

for special orders<br />

!"Posters<br />

!"Large garbage bags to safely transport your work<br />

inside in case <strong>of</strong> rain<br />

!"Calculator<br />

!"Sales Receipt Pad<br />

!"Pen or pencil<br />

!"$100-150 to make change<br />

!"Plastic crates to accommodate shrink-wrapped<br />

photos if you have a large amount.<br />

!"Snacks<br />

!"Lunch - bring your own or visit one <strong>of</strong> many<br />

nearby restaurants<br />

THINGS PSC WILL SUPPLY<br />

!"Tables<br />

!"Chairs<br />

!"Photo stands<br />

SOURCES<br />

!"Office Depot <strong>of</strong>fers shrink wrapping for about<br />

$0.50 - $0.75 for each piece.<br />

!"Ed Handley (PSC member) <strong>of</strong>fers framing at reasonable<br />

prices at Captured Moments, 5407 Hixson<br />

Pike.<br />

!"Hayes Matting and Framing <strong>of</strong>fers framing and<br />

supplies, Main Street at Holtzclaw<br />

!"Office Depot <strong>of</strong>fers bundles <strong>of</strong> sales receipt pads.<br />

(You might want to partner with 5-6 others on purchasing<br />

this item.)<br />

This will also be posted on PSC website: chattanoogaphoto.org.<br />

DIGITAL IGITAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS<br />

& ANSWERS ANSWERS-38<br />

38<br />

By Art Hansen<br />

Question: I am puzzled by information put out by<br />

NIKON relative to one <strong>of</strong> their newest cameras, the<br />

D300. They say that this camera outputs a 14 bit color<br />

image. How can this be? RGB color is 24 bit color, or 8<br />

bits per color.<br />

Answer: We <strong>of</strong>ten think <strong>of</strong> RGB color as having 24 bits<br />

per pixel and 8 bits per color. When it comes to the output<br />

from digital SLR cameras, however, most <strong>of</strong> them<br />

have, in recent times, output 12 bits per color in RAW<br />

format. Images in JPG format have still been 8 bits per<br />

color. If you use RAW format, you will notice that most<br />

RAW processing s<strong>of</strong>tware permits the user to send an<br />

image to Photoshop or other image editor in 8 or 16 bit<br />

format, which permits the 12 bit color to be preserved.<br />

Nikon is simply adding 2 bits per color to the output <strong>of</strong><br />

the D300. The extra bits in either case provide additional<br />

information, allowing more subtle colors to be represented<br />

in the output. This may or may not be valuable in<br />

differing situations.<br />

Question: When I have attended workshops or other<br />

training sessions the pr<strong>of</strong>essional photographer leader<br />

emphasizes standardized “work flow” a great deal. I<br />

have trouble doing this. Each image seems to demand<br />

different Photoshop steps to get good results. What am I<br />

doing wrong?<br />

Answer: You are probably doing nothing wrong except<br />

not taking enough pictures. The pr<strong>of</strong>essional photographer<br />

probably takes hundreds <strong>of</strong> images each day when<br />

he or she is out shooting. His or her subjects tend to be<br />

the same or at least similar. Shooting consistency is developed<br />

this way. When most images are shot the same<br />

way, one can easily develop a standard work flow that<br />

works well most <strong>of</strong> the time. We amateurs must concentrate<br />

on getting good exposures <strong>of</strong> good compositions<br />

when we are shooting so we have more consistency too.<br />

Wilderness Wildlife Week<br />

By Milton McLain<br />

The winners <strong>of</strong> the Wilderness Wildlife Week photography<br />

contest this past January have been posted and<br />

can be seen by going to the website<br />

www.mypigeonforge.com/winterfest-wildernesswinners.asp.<br />

It's interesting and sometimes surprising<br />

to see what the judges chose.<br />

While PSC didn't have any winners this year, the club<br />

had a good group in attendance.<br />

The Contact Sheet Page 6 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


PSC Dates to Remember<br />

Mar. 20 6:00 pm PSC Image Evaluations<br />

Mar. 20 6:30 pm PSC Meeting<br />

Mar. 27 Newsletter items due to Editor<br />

send to psceditor@bellsouth.net<br />

Mar. 27 6:15 pm Board Meeting<br />

April 12 6:00 pm FT to Atlanta Botanical Gardens<br />

April 17 6:30 pm PSC Meeting<br />

April 24 6:15 pm Board Meeting<br />

April 24-25 4:00-6:00 pm<br />

Deliver pictures to Blackwell Gallery<br />

April 26 Heritage Park Spring Festival<br />

April 27 Newsletter items due to Editor<br />

send to psceditor@bellsouth.net<br />

April 28 6:30 pm PSC Social at Hamilton Place<br />

NON PSC OPPORTUNITIES<br />

PPORTUNITIES<br />

ON-PSC O<br />

<strong>2008</strong> Grandfather Mountain<br />

Nature Photography Weekend: May 30 - June 1<br />

On-line registration April 1, <strong>2008</strong>. Speakers leading the<br />

weekend will be Richard Bernabe, Jack Daulton, Bill Lea,<br />

Charles Needle, and Nancy Rotenberg. Visit their website<br />

for details: www.grandfather.com/planning_your_visit/<br />

events/nphoto.php<br />

LOOK3 Festival <strong>of</strong> the Photograph<br />

June 12-14 in Charlottesville, VA<br />

Join us for 3 days <strong>of</strong> peace, love, and photography as we<br />

transform historic downtown Charlottesville into a "living<br />

image" and celebrate the careers <strong>of</strong> three legendary photographers:<br />

Mary-Ellen Mark, Joel-Peter Witkin and James<br />

Nachtwey. Last year LOOK3 sold out early so we encourage<br />

you to start planning now.<br />

For more information and to buy festival passes visit<br />

http:www.festival<strong>of</strong>thephotograph.org<br />

Tom and Pat Cory Workshops and Trips<br />

Close-Up Photography April 1, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Huntsville Wildflower Workshop April 5, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Smokey Mountains April 9-13, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Picture <strong>Chattanooga</strong> April 25-27, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Picture the Aquarium May 13, <strong>2008</strong><br />

June 24, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Iceland July 6-17, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Huntsville Outdoor Portraits October 18, <strong>2008</strong><br />

Local Evening Workshops Throughout the year<br />

For more information about these and other opportunities<br />

visit their website at www.tomandpatcory.com<br />

F i e l d T r i p s<br />

By Alana Hunter<br />

Saturday, April 12<br />

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens<br />

The Botanical Gardens in Atlanta is an absolute beautiful<br />

location to photograph a spectacular variety <strong>of</strong> interesting<br />

flowers. This month we will take a trip to view all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />

astonishing and captivating species <strong>of</strong> flowers. I will have<br />

a scavenger hunt itinerary available for anyone interested<br />

in making a game <strong>of</strong> the visit. Otherwise we can walk<br />

around and take in all the beauty the gardens have to<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer. Admission is $12.00 for adults and $9.00 for seniors.<br />

We will meet at the Bi-Lo/East Ridge Flea Market<br />

Parking lot on Ringgold Road at 7:30 am for an 8:00 am<br />

departure. Please be sure to bring a sack lunch or money<br />

to purchase food and wear comfortable clothing and<br />

walking shoes.<br />

Email Alana at alana47hunter@yahoo.com to sign up!<br />

Atlanta Botanical Garden<br />

1345 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30309<br />

www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org<br />

404.876.5859<br />

FUTURE FIELD TRIPS<br />

May 3 Sewanee - University <strong>of</strong> the South<br />

June 7 Tigers for Tomorrow<br />

CHATTANOOGA:<br />

<strong>Chattanooga</strong> Dragon Boat: April 19<br />

Visit the <strong>Chattanooga</strong> Dragon Boats chatt.racedragonboats.com<br />

to learn more.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 30 Pioneer Challenge Youth Duathlon<br />

http://www.sceniccitymultisport.com/viewpage.php?page_id=6<br />

April 12 Sublime in Art and Nature - Woodland Hike w/ the<br />

Hunter Museum <br />

FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK ACTIVITIES:<br />

Waterfall Weekend <strong>March</strong> 15 & 16<br />

http://tennessee.gov/environment/parks/FallCreekFalls/<br />

index.shtml or call the Park's Nature Center at (423)881-5708<br />

for more details.<br />

<strong>March</strong> 29 - Fall Creek Falls Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage<br />

http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/FallCreekFalls<br />

CUMBERLAND STATE PARK ACTIVITIES:<br />

Thursday, Mar. 20, 8:00 a.m. - Turkey Hike - Meet Ranger<br />

Anthony at Buggy Top Cave for a hike to hear some wild turkeys<br />

gobbling.<br />

Saturday, Mar. 22, 9:00 a.m. - Gizzard Rock Hopping Tired<br />

<strong>of</strong> the leisurely Saturday Stroll? Then come out with Ranger<br />

Jason to Foster Falls for an <strong>of</strong>f-trail hike down the Little Gizzard<br />

The Contact Sheet Page 7 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong> June 2006


Board Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Photographic</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chattanooga</strong><br />

Officers<br />

President Angela Dillard 423-326-1936 adphotobug@yahoo.com<br />

President-Elect Milton McLain 423-344-5643 miltsmail2@bellsouth.net<br />

Secretary Pat Gordy 423-718-7552 patgordy@bellsouth.net<br />

Treasurer Janis Rowland 423-894-7112 stringfree@aol.com<br />

Directors<br />

Bob Bratton —- bratton@bellsouth.net<br />

Mark Gilliland 423-316-2812 gcatsndogs@aol.com<br />

Sara Haase 423-629-9683 sarakeinh@hotmail.com<br />

Alana Hunter 423-991-7695 alana47hunter@yahoo.com<br />

John Jackson 423-400-3074 artmaster@comcast.net<br />

Dan Jeter 423-875-3348 dpjeter@comcast.net<br />

Tim Solomon 423-290-1512 timsolomon48@yahoo.com<br />

Mark Wurst 423-605-0375 mswphoto@comcast.net<br />

Webmaster: Mickey Rountree webmaster@chattanoogaphoto.org<br />

Editor Contact Information<br />

Mary McLain, Editor<br />

5720 Vincent Road<br />

<strong>Chattanooga</strong>, TN 37416<br />

Phone: 423-344-5643<br />

Fax: 423-344-9032<br />

psceditor@bellsouth.net<br />

PSC Membership Dues<br />

(Renewable each October 1)<br />

Full-time student, $17.50<br />

Single Membership, $22.50<br />

Family Membership, $25.00<br />

Website<br />

www.<strong>Chattanooga</strong>photo.org - Webmaster, Mickey Rountree<br />

Monthly Meeting Information<br />

Day: 3rd Thursday<br />

Time: 6:30 Social and 7:00 Program<br />

Location: East Ridge Community Center<br />

Located at 1517 Tombras Avenue: From<br />

the intersection <strong>of</strong> I-75 and I-24, follow I-24<br />

toward downtown. Exit at Moore Road and<br />

turn left on South Moore Road. Go to<br />

Ringgold Road and turn right. Move to<br />

the left lane and turn left on Tombras<br />

Avenue at traffic signal #8. Turn right into<br />

the third driveway.<br />

The <strong>Photographic</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chattanooga</strong><br />

holds club membership in <strong>Photographic</strong><br />

<strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> America and Allied Arts <strong>of</strong><br />

Greater <strong>Chattanooga</strong>.<br />

The Contact Sheet Page 8 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />

A not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization<br />

<strong>Photographic</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chattanooga</strong><br />

P. O. Box 8886<br />

<strong>Chattanooga</strong>, TN 37414<br />

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