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Next Meeting is July 10, 7:30 PM.
The monthly contest theme is "Abstract", the image must not depict the subject matter in a straight forward manner; such as patterns, textures, colors or elements not instantly recognizable as to source.
Our speaker will be Richard Colmes. Richard Calmes bought his first camera and taught himself photography while serving in Vietnam. Over thirty years later he has yet to put his camera down, although the subject matter has certainly changed.
An Atlantan who has built a career as an international entrepreneur, Richard has also spent hours either running or distance bicycling. The physical and mental discipline involved in those sports gave him a unique and personal perspective for what he has since discovered…
a passion for dance.
Current Newsletter: July 2009 Newsletter
| Month | Theme | Description | Vintage?/Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Open | Photographer's choice of subject(s) limited only that the image be tasteful and must have been made within the previous 12 months | January 9 |
| February | Landscape | The subject must be a natural outdoor scene, showing an expansive point of view, with few if any manmade elements
| February 6 |
| March | Travel | The image must be distinctive and evoke a strong sense of place outside of metro Atlanta | March 6 |
| April | Around the House | Common objects found in the typical house or yard captured in interesting form, exclusive of people or animals | April 3 |
| May | Sacred Places | Subject must evoke a sense of sacred; not limited to churches, but inclusive of burial grounds, mosques, synagogues, or other consecrated places | May 1 (Vintage) |
| June | Weather | The subject of the image should capture variations of weather conditions such as (but not limited to) wind, rain, clouds, rainbows, tornadoes, lightning (Sunrise/sunset should not be the only aspect of weather) | June 5 |
| July | Abstract | The image must not depict the subject matter in a straight forward manner; such as patterns, textures, colors or elements not instantly recognizable as to source. | July 10 |
| August | Doors & Windows | Exterior or interior doors or windows of buildings
| August 7 |
| September | The Color Blue | The subject of the image must be blue; black & white must convey a sense of cold and/or blue through the choice of subject and tone | September 4 |
| October | Old Buildings | Structures of weathered wood or stone, historic buildings or new construction in classic styles | October 2 |
| November | People | People must be the primary element of the image, either staged (portrait) or candid | November 6 |
| December | Members Choice | Members select their favorites from among the first, second and third prize winning images in all categories from the prior 11 months of 2009 | December 4 |