It’s almost time for the annual party! Remember to check out what is being brought by others here and then sign up here to let everyone know what food or drinks you are bringing to the party. Don’t forget to bring a print to hang! We will be announcing the 2011 competition winners and awarding prizes.

Remember that if you pay your annual dues prior to 01/01/2012 you receive a discount. Please print out and fill in this dues receipt and turn it in with your payment.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday night!

The scoresheet has been updated with the October competition scores:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AvSnstlfEUsXdERjckFJTUhnRVZyZGlsTEJyVXhMOVE&output=html

Pasco County Parks will have free admission and many special events taking place November 18-20. Full details are listed on our Photo Opportunities Page.

Robert and I are working together teaching a monthly series of intensive, day-long photography workshops covering varying subjects at tRg studios. The next workshop which takes place on Oct 8th covers off-camera flash and will be much more than a basic primer. It will a day of in-depth teaching and hands-on training with 2 instructors. Bring your own gear and if you don’t have any yet we will provide some for you to learn with. Workshop size is limited 15 attendees to ensure that everyone receives individual attention. The workshop fee is $39 for the day. You can get more information and reserve a spot at SDL Photography Workshops

The June competition results have been posted:
http://www.jrsphotos.com/tbcc/TBCC-June.pdf
Congratulations to Patty Kavanaugh for advancing to AA ranking.
I apologize for not posting the June images on the web site. I have not had a day off in over 3 months and simply have not had the time to keep up with everything in the manner that I would like to.

The July 15th meeting competition subject is people.

For the month of July only the video series date has been changed from its usual time. This month only the video series will be presented on Saturdy, July 30 at tRg studio.

The May competition results have been posted:
http://www.jrsphotos.com/tbcc/TBCC-May.pdf

The May images are in a gallery on our Competition Images page.

Congratulations to Dawn Riddle and Leslie Williams. They have advanced to AA level. June’s competition subject is local landmarks. We will consider images taken within the state as local for judging purposes.

The meeting on May 27 will present an opportunity to have a critique on up to 3 of your images. This not a competition and there will be no scoring. It is an opportunity get soome insight and advice on your work. Remember, images submitted during this event are not eligible to be entered in future TBCC competitions.

On Saturday, April 23rd our Vice President Bill Gerhes passed away. He genuinely cared about the welfare of our organization and its members and was a good personal friend to many. His service, dedication, friendliness, and his photography will be missed. Our prayers and condolences go out to his wife Diane and the rest of his family.

I’m back in town and caught up now after being in Orlando for a week covering Photoshop World for Kelby Media, NAPP, and Scott Kelby’s blog. Being there for a week and then having to edit thousands of shots upon returning while keeping up with my regular teaching and shooting schedule certainly put me behind in doing some work for the club. As I mentioned though, I am caught up now and have posted several updates here on our site including the current competition standings.

I also want to take a moment to thank all of the TBCC members who came out to Camera Club Day. I was proud of the fact that we were the most well-represented club in attendance at the event.

That’s all for now, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at our meeting next week – Jim

Dear Photography Enthusiast,
Did you know the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (Tampa, FL) has an entire series dedicated to some of the most famous photographers of National Geographic?

These photographers will discuss their adventures and stories behind each one of their memorable images. We would like to share these shows with your camera group/club/organization. Please check out the attached PDF for a chance to enjoy the remaining performances of these storytellers behind the lens.

Face to Face
March 29, 2011
Steve McCurry, photographer
http://www.tbpac.org/Events/1011_Lifelong_Learning/National_Geographic_Live!_Face_to_Face_with_Steve.aspx

My Wild Life
April 19, 2011
Mireya Mayor, wildlife conversationalist
http://www.tbpac.org/Events/1011_Lifelong_Learning/National_Geographic_Live!_My_Wild_Life_with_Mireya.aspx

For ticket information:
STRAZCENTER.ORG
813.229.STAR(7827)
Group Services:
813.222.1018
Outside Tampa Bay:
800.955.1045