Robert (Bob) Finley
Bob was born in Illinois, in 1937. He bought his first camera in 1975. Self taught, both with camera and darkroom. He also dabbled in the Zone system, for a while. He eventually became a part-time freelance photographer in northern Calif. This lasted 12 years, in which time he shot weddings, some commercial and was the resident photographer for the local modeling school. In this same time period, he taught for the Fremont (Calif.) Art Assoc. and the Fremont community center program, teaching camera, film, and darkroom. He displayed and sold work in an Artist co-op, in Fremont and in Auburn, Ca. and has owned and worked with three 35 mm cameras, (an SRT101, a Yashica and a Contax RTS), 3 medium format Cameras, (Mamiya C-330, RB-67 and a Pentax 6x7,) also a 4 by 5 view camera, in black and white, Polaroid and color. He built a darkroom with a 4 by 5 enlarger, using Schneider and Red Dot lenses for black& white and Cibachrome processing. Recently, he sold Sepia tone, framed work of Italy at a resturant in Canon Beach. Or. He is currently working with some 6000 slides and 2000 digital works, (that is still growing). He no longer shoots film but enjoys working with his old accumulation of work, and black and white negatives. He shoots all subjects, travel, architectural, etc., but his favorite is nature, with a vast collection of flowers. Joining the f67 group in Feb. 2010, he has rejoined his passion and made new friends.

SHORT EXPOSURES

f:67 Camera Club, P.O. Box 105, Allyn, WA 98524, Meeting regularly at the Olympic College campus In Bremerton, Washington; Member of the Photographic Society of America and the Northwest Council of Camera Clubs.
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 2011
F:67 Camera Club Officers
President Bob Paul, 7860 Amethyst Loop NW, Silverdale, WA 98383-5075, (360) 6920165 Vice-president Jerry Joaquin, Box 105, Allyn, WA 98524, 191 Lakeshore Dr., Allyn, WA, (360)275-3019. Secretary Victoria Braden, 13110 Lakeridge Circle NW, Silverdale, WA 98383, (360) 3945520. Treasurer Jean Wright, 15001 14th Ave. N.W., Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (253) 858-8929. Slide Director Victoria Braden, 13110 Lakeridge Circle NW, Silverdale, WA 98383, (360) 394-5520. Digital Projection Co-Directors Robert and Virginia Richter, 6266 NE Barrett Dr, Poulsbo, WA 98310. Print Directors Steve Fisher and Mary Westerback, (Steve) 1220 8th Street, Bremerton, WA 98337-1255, (360) 377-9506; (Mary) 7052 Cobi Place NW, Bremerton, WA 98312, (360) 6135128. PSA Director (also known as PSA Club Representative) Steve Fisher, 1220 8th Street, Bremerton, WA 98337-1255, (360) 377-9506. Invitation and Traveling Show Director Adam Escalona, 337 North Cambrian Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98312-4006, (360) 377-6843. Education/Program Director Jerry Joaquin, Box 105, Allyn, WA 98524, 191 Lakeshore Dr., Allyn, WA, (360)275-3019. NOMINATIONS FOR 2011 OFFICER POSITIONS, ARE: President Bob Paul; Vice President Victoria Braden; Secretary (co-secretaries) Jeanette Kelso and Jean Eggleston; Treasurer Lionel Harris. THE DIRECTOR POSITIONS FOR 2011: Digital Projection Robert and Virginia Richter; Slides Jack Templeton; Prints Steve Fisher and Mary Westerback; Invitation and Traveling Show Adam Escalona; Education/Program Director Jerry Joaquin.

The Club Calendar

Monday, Jan. 3, 6:45PM. Projected image evaluation night, Olympic College Eng 117. Categories are General and Nature. Hosted by Christina Krueger. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 6:45PM. Print Night, Olympic College Eng 117. Categories are General and Still Life. Hosted by Bob Finley. Monday, Jan. 24, 7:00PM. Business Meeting, home of Bob Paul, 7860 Amethyst Loop NW, Silverdale, 98383, 692-0165. Monday, Feb. 7, 6:45PM. Projected image evaluation night, Olympic College Eng 117. Categories are General and People/Portrait. Hosted by Jack Templeton. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6:45PM. Print Night, Olympic College Eng 117. Categories are General and Plants. Hosted by Jean Eggleston. Monday, Feb. 28, 7:00PM. Business Meeting, Davis office, 2200 Long Lake Rd SE, Port Orchard, 871-0926.

FEATURED IMAGES

Monks and Prayer Flags, By Victoria Braden
Swimming Elk, By Jerry Joaquin
Welcome, New Members (No new members to welcome) A LOOK AHEAD
F:67 Slide/Digital and Print Categories 2011 (General Category every session)
Mont h Jan-3 Feb-7 Mar-7 Apr-4 May2 Jun-6 Jul-5 Aug-8 Sept-6 Oct-3 Nov-7 Dec-5 Slides Nature People/Portrait Creative Photojournalis m Plants Program Macro/Closeup Program Photo/Travel Trees Animal Still-Life Month Jan-18 Feb-22 Mar-21 Apr-18 May-16 Jun-20 Jul-18 Aug-22 Sept-19 Oct-17 Nov-21 Dec Prints Still-Life Plants Program Creative People/Portrait Animal Photojournalism Doors &Windows Nature Program Photo/Travel Xmas Party
Tuesdays Jan-18, Feb-22, July-5, Sept-6.
Here is the entire year of projection and print meetings on the card to be handed out to club members at regular meetings. All projection and print nights are held at Olympic College Eng 117 (the Rotunda), starting at 6:45pm, unless otherwise scheduled. Beginning Jan. 2011, 4 images per member will be allowed for Projection Night, either slides or digital or both. 4 prints per member remains the same. Hosting: See Club Calendar above; March 7, Lois Singleton; March 21, tbd; March 28, Bob Paul residence; April 7, Adam Escalona; April 18, tbd; April 25, Christina Krueger residence. Business Meetings (7pm): See Club Calendar above; March, Bob Paul; April, Christina Krueger. MARCH 21 PROGRAM NIGHT LIGHTROOM, VALERIE HENSCHELL PRESENTING
ITS TIME FOR THE ANNUAL SALON !!! SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011, STARTING 4:30PM, MASONIC HALL, SIDNEY AVENUE, PORT ORCHARD. PRINT SHOW OPENS AT 4:00PM, COME EARLY.
POT LUCK; SILENT AUCTION (BRING SOMETHING TO AUCTION OFF, AND MONEY TO BUY GOODIES AUCTIONED OFF. LET CHRISTINA KRUEGER KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING TO THE SALON.RSVP EARLY, AS THERE IS MUCH PLANNING TO BE DONE! LET THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE AUCTION (TO BE DETERMINED) KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING TO AUCTION OFF. LOTS OF FUN AND GOOD DEALS. IT IS THE SOCIAL TIME AND FRIENDSHIPS THAT MATTER THE MOST. PLEASE JOIN US!
Important to remember: Prints will be judged by a club to be determined. Mt Baker Camera Club judges the slides. Bainbridge Island Photo Club judges the digital images. January 18, 2009 (Tuesday print night) is the last date to submit prints, slides and digital images for the annual show. Submit the entry forms with the images, and complete the bottom portion. The images can be submitted in any category they fit, not necessarily the category in which they were submitted for the monthly exhibitions (Monday nights). Maximum entries and entries per category are found below. All permanent trophies awarded in the 2010 annual salon must be returned to the respective print, slide and digital directors by February 7, 2011 (projection night). The annual show is meant to be a social event (families and significant others invited), an opportunity to provide awards and encouragement for photographic achievement, and a chance to enjoy the photography of all participating club members. See you there! The Annual Show Chair is Jerry Joaquin. He will send out the key information to each member regarding critical information given by the slide, digital projection and print Directors, regarding the rules and maximum number of entries for each medium. If there is a conflict with the information identified below, the Chairmans information will control! PRINTS. Categories are GENERAL, NATURE, PEOPLE/PORTRAIT, ANIMALS, PHOTOJOURNALISM, PHOTO TRAVEL, CREATIVE, STILL LIFE and PLANTS. The clubs criteria for these categories apply to the annual salon categories. Images are exhibited by annual show category, without regard to a members A or B classification. A total of 7 prints may be submitted, with no more than 3 prints in any category, must have been shown or in the past years print nights, and not entered in a previous salon. Prints shown on print nights in previous years, but not entered in previous annual salons, are eligible for the current annual salon as part of the maximum of entries allowable, if they are displayed at the end of the last 4

year, shown on the light box separately from that print nights prints. Minor changes from print nights may be made; e.g. enlargement, exposure, burning/dodging, minor cropping. Size minimum is 8x10 and maximum is 16x20, and total presentation maximum is 16x20, and matt or support backing of cardboard not exceeding thick is required. No frames will be accepted. Entry slips must accompany prints. On reverse, mark image title on upper left hand corner, and maker name, category and exhibition number (entry slip number) on upper right hand corner. In the middle, mark TOP and place an arrow pointing to the top of the print. There is to be no writing on the face of the print. The prints will be judged by judges selected from another photography club. Awards include ribbons for 1st, 2nd , 3rd places and honorable mentions. Special awards include the following: 1. Achievement Award. Class B (club member classification B) member receiving highest total points accumulated during the monthly exhibitions. 2. Serry Landscape/Seascape Print Perpetual Trophy. For the best monochrome or color landscape or seascape chosen by the judges. 3. Richard Huhn Memorial Portrait Print Perpetual Trophy. For the maker whose print exemplifies the best Portrait photography in any of its presentations. 4. Color Award. For the top color print in the salon, without regard to category. 5. Best of Show. For the top print from all the salon entries. 6. Photojournalism Award. For the print that shows action or human interest in a newsworthy story. 7. Black and White Award. For the top black and white print in the salon, without regard to category. 8. Photo Travel. For the print which best captures the feeling of time and place and portrays a land, a people or culture in its natural state. 9. Wildlife Award. For the best print which is restricted to Nature images which are Authentic Wildlife, defined as one or more organisms living free and unrestrained in their natural and self-adopted habitat. Excluded are cultivated flowers or plants, domestic or stuffed animals, images containing humans or the human element, or animals or plants taken in zoos, game farms, conservatories, or other controlled environments. Landscapes, photographs of zoo animals, or Game Farm animals or any living subject taken under controlled conditions are NOT eligible for Wildlife competitions. Each entrant verifies that the image qualifies as authentic wildlife by placing a W after the annual show category designation on the entry slip. PROJECTED IMAGES (SLIDES AND DIGITAL IMAGES). Categories are GENERAL, NATURE, PEOPLE/PORTRAIT, STILL LIFE, PHOTOJOURNALISM, PHOTO TRAVEL, CREATIVE, ANIMAL, and PLANTS. The clubs criteria for these categories apply to the annual salon categories. Images are submitted by annual show category, without regard to a members A or B classification. A total of 20 slides and 15 digital images may be submitted, with no more than 4 slides and no more than 5 digital images in any one category, which must have been shown or in the past years projection nights, and not entered in a previous salon. Images shown on projection nights in previous years, but not entered in previous annual salons, are eligible for the current annual salon as part of the maximum number of entries allowable, if they are displayed (projected separately from that projection nights projected images) during the last two monthly exhibitions of the year. Slides may be. 5

in glass, cardboard or plastic mounts, must have a thumb spot in the lower left hand corner as the slide is viewed, hand held, and marked in accordance with rules for monthly exhibition. All digital files must be JPEG, 350 kilobytes maximum file size, 768 pixels maximum vertical dimension, and 1024 pixels maximum horizontal dimension. The file name can be the name used for the monthly exhibitions, but at least must identify the image title, makers name, annual show category, entry slip number, and projection night date. The projected images will be judged by judges selected from another photography club. Awards include ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and honorable mentions. Special awards include the following: 1. Slide and Digital Image of the Year. For the top slide and digital images from among all the 1st place winners in the categories. * for slides only, the award is called the Marge Biedel Award. 2. Slide and Digital Photographer of the Year. For the photographer with the highest total points for his or her 5 slide or digital images with the highest points awarded. Ties between makers will be broken by the highest point total on the 6th image, and then the 7th image or later image, until the tie is broken. * for slides only, the award is called the Dr C.W. Biedel Award. 3. Class B Achievement Award. For the club member who has accumulated the highest projection night point total during the last calendar year in slides and digital images. 4. Class B Salon Photographer of the Year. For the club member with the highest point total from the top 8 slide or digital entries in the annual salon. 5. Photojournalism Award. For the best slide and digital image that shows action or human interest in a newsworthy story. 6. Wildlife Award. For the best slide and digital image which is restricted to Nature images which are Authentic Wildlife, defined as one or more organisms living free and unrestrained in their natural and self-adopted habitat. Excluded are cultivated flowers or plants, domestic or stuffed animals, images containing humans or the human element, or animals or plants taken in zoos, game farms, conservatories, or other controlled environments. Landscapes, photographs of zoo animals, or Game Farm animals or any living subject taken under controlled conditions are NOT eligible for Wildlife competitions. Each entrant verifies that the image qualifies as authentic wildlife by placing a W after the annual show category designation on the entry slip. * called the Edman Authentic Wildlife Award for slides only. 7. Landscape/Seascape Award. For the best digital image which depicts a landscape or seascape, including both pastoral and urban landscapes. * called the Stotts Landscape/Seascape Memorial Award for slides only. 8. Still Life Award. For the top digital image with Table Top, Flower Arrangement, or Small Still Life subject matter, where the lighting is either natural or artificial, but if natural some measures of control shall have been exercised. * called the Marion Newman Memorial Award for slides only. 9. Photo Travel Award. For the best digital image which captures the feeling of time and place and portrays a land, a people or a culture in its natural state, without geographic limitation, and the judges can select from a digital image which fits the definition and is entered in any category in the annual show. * called the Pollock Photo Travel Memorial Award for slides only. 10. Creative Award. For the best creative slide and digital image, including abstractions, patterns, and design or a photograph that depicts subjects in a departure from realism 6

through the use of various techniques, controls and processes. * called the Bennett Creative Slide Award for slides only.
Monday Night Results for Projections and Prints
Projected Image Evaluation, November 1, 2010. GENERAL, ANIMALS Digital Images Slides Class B General Class B General Judy Joaquin Bridal Veil Falls 1st No entries Judy Joaquin Lower Yosemite Falls 2nd 3rd Class B Category Class B Category Robert Richter Racoon 1st No entries
Dipper on the Hoh Virginia Richter 2

1st 2nd 3rd 1st

Bald Eagle
Grand Prismatic Crosser Mt Sinoopah in Glacier Nat. Pk Vancouver View Sunday Morning Swimming Elk Deep Fish Looking For Food Back Off!! Bear With Salmon

Robert Richter

3rd 1st
2 3rd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd

Class A General

Steve Fisher Lionel Harris Robert Finley Robert Finley Jerry Joaquin Lionel Harris Bob Paul Steve Fisher Jerry Joaquin
Class A General Jack Templeton First Snow-Tetons Jack Templeton Bryce At Sunset Bond Falls-Midway Steve Fisher Class A Category

Bighorn Up Close

Secretary Bird Building Nest Jack Templeton Jack Templeton

1st 2nd

Class A Category
Great Blue Heron Total Total B Tot. A+B 10
Jim Haney Total A 4 Total B 0 Tot. A+B 4
Total A 23 Total B 7 Tot. A+B 30
Total A 8 Total B 4 Tot. A+B 12
Projected Image Evaluation, DECEMBER 6, 2010. GENERAL, STILL LIFE Digital Images Slides Class B General Class B General No entries 1st No entries 2nd 3rd Class B Category Class B Category st No entries 1 No entries

1st 1st 1st

2nd Class A General Steve Fisher Mantis Watching Wyoming Fence Ray Lassila Costa Rica Church Bob Paul

1 2nd 3rd 7

Class A General Steve Fisher Lionfish Night Refuge 1st Larry Anderson 2nd Sunrise At Poipu Jean Wright Color Curves 3rd
Rose With Jewelry 5-10 Rose Portrait Jim Haney Lionel Harris
1st 2nd 2nd Last Unicorn Eclipse On Photo Shanghai Dream Robert Finley Robert Finley Robert Finley 1st 1st 2nd
Wonderworks II Total A 19 Total B 0 Tot. A+B 19
Steve Fisher Total A 7 Total B 0 Tot. A+B 7

Total A Total B Tot. A+B

Total A 5 Total B 0 Tot. A+B 5
GALLERY OF 1ST PLACE AND AWARDED PROJECTION NIGHT IMAGES SENT TO EDITOR
Bridal Veil Falls, By Judy Joaquin
Rose With Jewelry 5-10, By Jim Haney
Eclipse On Pluto, By Robert Finley
Racoon, By Robert Richter
Last Unicorn, By Robert Finley
Grand Prismatic Crosser, By Steve Fisher
Lionfish Night Refuge, By Steve Fisher
Mantis Watching, By Steve Fisher
Print Evaluation, NOVEMBER 15, 2010. GENERAL, NATURE Class B General Hanging In There Jeanette Kelso 1st Class B Category No entries 1st Class B Black and White General No entries Class B Black and White Category No entries Class A General Sunburst At Trillium Lake John Davis 1st Death Mask Dancer Victoria Braden 2nd Puccini Pond Robert Finley 3rd Class A Category Monks and Prayer Flags Victoria Braden 1st Lands End Bob Paul 2nd The Coswolds Mary Westerback 2nd , Commentators Award Class A Black and White, General St James 1838 John Davis 1st Cedar Bark Study Victoria Braden 2nd Demure in Feathers 5-10 Jim Haney 3rd Class A Black and White, Category Rainier From Old Snowy John Davis 1st Total A: 41 Total A: 13 Total B: 2 Total B: 1 Total A+B: 43 Total A+B: 14

GALLERY OF 1ST PLACE PRINT NIGHT IMAGES
Rainier From Old Snowy, By John Davis
Sunburst At Trillium Lake, By John Davis
St James 1838, By John Davis
Monks and Prayer Flags, Victoria Braden
PHOTO CATEGORIES, January and February, 2011 GENERAL: Any subject is acceptable. NATURE: NATURE DEFINITION. Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict observations from all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, in such fashion that a well informed person will be able to identify the subject material and to certify as to its honest presentation. The story telling value of a photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality. Human elements shall not be present, except on the rare occasion where those human elements enhance the nature story. The presence of scientific bands on wild animals is acceptable. Photographs of artificially produced hybrid plants or animals, mounted specimens, or obviously set arrangements, are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement. WILDLIFE DEFINITION: Wildlife is defined as one or more organisms living free and unrestrained in a natural or adopted habitat. Landscapes, photographs of zoo animals, or Game Farm animals or any living subject taken under controlled conditions are NOT eligible for Wildlife competitions.
NATURE EDITING RULES: No elements may be moved, cloned, added, deleted, rearranged, or combined. No manipulation or modification is permitted except resizing, cropping, selective lightening or darkening, and restoration of original color to the scene. No special effects filters can be applied. Any sharpening and any other editing must appear natural. PLANTS: The Category includes any living member of the plant kingdom: wild or domestic. STILL LIFE: An arrangement of stationary elements, where subject arrangement and illumination have been significantly determined and controlled by the maker. INTERCLUB COMPETITIONS
COMING UP, BRING YOUR IMAGES TO A MEETING:
The Photographic Society of Americas (PSA) interclub image competitions provide club members with an opportunity to have their images judged by qualified judges and to measure their growth as photographers. The club will submit to several interclubs this coming season (beginning Sep-Oct each year and ending Apr-May). Those include:
One digital projection Group in Color (Color Projected Image Division or CPID general category (Group D). One digital projection Group in Nature (Nature Division or ND). THE CLUB ESPECIALLY WANTS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION BY NEWER MEMBERS OF THE CLUB! THE SELECTION PROCESS USED TO SEND THE CLUBS SLIDES IS ALSO AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
INTERCLUB COMPETITION IMAGE REQUIREMENTS ARE STATED IN RULES FOR EACH PSA DIVISION WHERE F:67 ENTERS DIGITAL IMAGES PSA Division CPID NATURE File Type JPG JPG Color Space Not stated, assume same as Nature Adobe RGB 1998 or sRGB File Size 300 kb 1.7 mb Maximum horixontal pixel dimensions 1024 pixels 1024 pixels Maximum vertical pixel dimensions 768 pixels 768 pixels

DATES INTERCLUB COMPETITION IMAGES ARE DUE TO CLUB DOING JUDGING (CLOSING DATE)
CPID: Submit digital images (Group D) to Bob Paul, by the date for selection, so that slides and digital images are received by the judging club by Oct.1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, and Apr. 1. NATURE: Submit digital images to Steve Fisher, by the date for selection, so that the digital images are received by the judging club by Oct. 15, Jan. 15, and Apr 15. INTERCLUB RESULTS The interclub competition season begins in October. PSA Nature Interclub Contest #1 Title

Rough Skinnet Newt

Score Score
Eurasian Eagle Owl Brown Bear Strut 5-07
Cascade Fox @ Mt Rainier Fawn In the Olympic Range
Masked Treefrog TOTAL POINTS PSA CPID Interclub Contest #1 Title Colorado River Below Dam Johns Cat Mediterranean Diver Steptoe View Sunrise at Reflection Lake Bosque Sunrise 56 John Davis Bob Finley Steve Fisher Lionel Harris Victoria Braden Jack Templeton
THE SALON PARTICIPATION AWARD (Repeated) The f:67 Camera Club has a Salon Participation Award, which is given to a club member each year for accumulating the most points for entering and achieving success in PSA-recognized exhibitions. Here is the text of the details, exactly as set forth in the clubs rules as adopted in March of 2009:
The purpose of this award is to stimulate interest in PSA salons by persons that have not exhibited extensively and to encourage participation in these salons. A maximum of three exhibitions during a calendar year will be counted towards accumulation of points with no more than one exhibition be labeled a Circuit. A Circuit is an exhibition usually comprising three to six judgings of every submitted image. Members who have received this award or have achieved PSA Star ratings are not eligible. This award is available to projected image and print exhibitors on a equal basis. Verification of acceptances/awards require hard copies of entry forms and report cards or copies of exhibition catalog pages. The President (f:67CC) or designate will be responsible to tally all points and determine the winner of this award. Deadline for notification by the maker is Print night in January. Scoring as follows: 1 Point For each different salon entered up to three in any calendar year. 1 Point For each different section entered per exhibition. 2 Points For each acceptance awarded. 2 Points For each different Title/Image accepted. 3 Points For each Honorable Mention, Judges Choice, Special Award, or local medal awarded. 5 Points For every PSA medal awarded.
GETTING TO KNOW THE MEMBERS MEET Robert (Bob) Finley
Bob was born in Illinois, in 1937. He bought his first camera in 1975. Self taught, both with camera and darkroom. He also dabbled in the Zone system, for a while. He eventually became a part-time freelance photographer in northern Calif. This lasted 12 years, in which time he shot weddings, some commercial and was the resident photographer for the local modeling school. In this same time period, he taught for the Fremont (Calif.) Art Assoc. and the Fremont community center program, teaching camera, film, and darkroom. He displayed and sold work in an Artist co-op, in Fremont and in Auburn, Ca. and has owned and worked with three 35 mm cameras, (an SRT101, a Yashica and a Contax RTS), 3 medium format Cameras, ( Mamiya C-330, RB-67 and a Pentax 6x7,) also a 4 by 5 view camera, in black and white, Polaroid and color. He built a darkroom with a 4 by 5 enlarger, using Schneider and Red Dot lenses for black& white and Cibachrome processing. Recently, he sold Sepia tone, framed work of Italy at a resturant in Canon Beach. Or. He is currently working with some 6000 slides and 2000 digital works, (that is still growing). He no longer shoots film but enjoys working with his old accumulation of work, and black and white negatives. He shoots all subjects, travel, architectural, etc., but his favorite is nature, with a vast collection of flowers. Joining the f67 group in Feb. 2010, he has rejoined his passion and made new friends.

PHOTO TIPS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Monday nights have more value for all participants when the evaluations are done well. Here is some material that was reviewed a couple of years ago, which is helpful for me to review from time to time, and perhaps it will be helpful to all club members, especially new members who are not yet familiar with the evaluation process. This is a good time to review some thoughts about evaluations (aka "critiques") of prints and projected images. Also this months article on this subject in the PSA Journal. Evaluations have a learning and educational purpose, to benefit the evaluator, the photographer, and all 14
others present. There should be encouragement and feedback for the photographer, and an opportunity for the photographer to explain his/her purpose or intent. Here are some brief ideas: (1)Identify and appreciate good, successful features in a positive, encouraging way;(2)Give ideas to improve an image without criticizing or finding fault. Be constructive; (3)Use an enthusiastic, friendly, tactful tone; (4)BeBrief. Artistic evaluation is subjective. There are no absolutes. The evaluators conclusion is not as important as his/her reasoning. Evaluations should look for and encourage, not stifle creativity and artistic expression. When evaluating, see the whole image, and then examine the details, such as technique, composition and impact/interest. Technique examples include focus, exposure, lighting, colors, computer editing, and cleanliness. Composition centers on how visual elements are arranged to achieve a unified whole, to express the purpose of the image. Impact and Interest are found by asking (for example) whether the image gets and keeps ones attention, evokes strong emotion, provokes ones imagination, has a "wow" factor, or draws the eye in and leads it through the image. Try not to judge an image by how well it follows or breaks "rules. Using "rules" as authoritative can be a barrier to creativity. For example: "The main subject should not be centered" "The eyes must have catchlights" "Always use an odd number of subjects" "There must be a center of interest" "Lines should go as we read, from left to right" "Everything must be sharp" "The main subject should be on the right" "You should always fill the frame" Opinion without reasoning is not very useful: "The composition leaves something to be desired" "I really like this picture" "This Works" "The color is not quite right" But evaluators can express reasoned opinions of their own or of others: "Most people prefer." "It is generally accepted." "In my experience, Ive found." "I believe it is more pleasing to the eye." And evaluators can use rhetorical questions like: "Did you take a vertical of this?" "Was it possible to move to the left to include the fence as a leading line?" Avoid evaluator biases or preferences, likes and dislikes for a type or area of photography. It is important for all present to feel that they can receive something of value during evaluations. Being an evaluator is a learning experience, and all club members are encouraged to give it a try. It will make you a better photographer!

CLUB INFORMATION

SHORT EXPOSURES Short Exposures is the newsletter of the f:67 Camera Club, distributed to club members each odd-numbered month. It is made available on the clubs web page, and hard copies are made for members without internet connections and given to prospective members. SHORT EXPOSURES EDITOR AND CLUB WEBMASTER
The Editor is John Davis, P.O. Box 4540, South Colby, WA, 98384. The Editors phone is (360) 871-1380, and email is newsletter55@f67cameraclub.org. The webmaster is Roger Miller, at webmaster55@f67cameraclub.org. The web site address is www.f67cameraclub.org. MEETINGS LOCATION AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION Evaluation and program meetings will be held at the Bremerton campus of Olympic College unless members are otherwise notified. The room and building may vary from time to time, as rooms may be assigned based upon college priorities, scheduling of rooms to be done at least a scholastic quarter in advance. Changes in location will be noted in the newsletter and on the web page. Projected images (slides and digital) are evaluated on the 1st Monday each month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday). Prints are evaluated on the 3rd Monday each month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday). Program nights are currently held on the 1st Monday in June and August, and the 3rd Monday in March and October. Check the clubs schedule of meetings for details.
f:67 Camera Club P.O. Box 105 Allyn, WA 98524