2015 Connecticut Invitational Competition

Every two years the Connecticut Association of Photographers holds a competition among camera clubs in Connecticut. This year there were 14 clubs competing. Each club could enter twelve images. This year's competition was judged by members of the Westchester Camera Club.

Club Results

Congratulations to the winners! The first place club was Flagpole Photographers with a score of 297, and in second place was the New Haven Camera Club with 294 points. Below are the full club results.

Flagpole Photographers 297

New Haven CC 294

Quinebaug Valley 285

Charter Oak CC 281

Simsbury CC 279

Oxford Green CC 273

Stamford Photographers 272

CT Valley 271

Milford CC 269

North Haven 268

Gr. Bridgeport CC 264

Quiet Corner 259

Southeastern 250

Heritage Village (only 6 images submitted) 127

Individual Results 

For the individual winners, we had a tie for 1st between Sandy Gennrich of Stamford Photographers with "Reach to the Sky" and Lisa Cuchara of the New Haven Camera Club with "Puppy in a Teacup". 

Reach to the Sky by Sandy Gennrich

Puppy in a Teacup by Lisa Cuchara

Thank you to all of the clubs who entered. See you in 2017! 

Hazel Meredith & Loretta Paul-Goldin, co-chairs

FREE Parish Kohanim Persentation

We don't normally include information on the CAP blog about events sponsored by other organizations. However, there is a FREE photography lecture coming up next Monday evening that we highly recommend to our members that will help expand your creativity and teach you a few new techniques.

On Monday evening, November 16th from 7 to 9 p.m. Parish Kohanim, a Canon explorer of Light, will take a journey through his diverse and striking body of work. He will share his passion about the art of photography and inspire you with a focus on finding the beauty that surrounds us. If you want to expand your personal horizons this is a do not miss presentation.

The lecture will be held at the Cromwell Crowne Plaza, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT  06416 just off I 91.  Click for a map showing the location.

For more details see the descriptions here or here. You must register in advance which is free here or here.

Click to see more of Parish's outstanding work.

Reminder: CAP Invitational Salon Now Open for Entries

Every two years the Connecticut Association of Photographers sponsors a competition among Connecticut camera clubs. This year's edition, the 30th, is now open to receive entries. All Connecticut camera clubs are invited to participate.

Each Connecticut camera club may enter 12 digital images in an open category. The deadline for receipt of images is December 4, 2015. The images will be judged by the Westchester Photographic Society and the results will be announced by December 18, 2015. The entry fee is $10 per club for the 12 images. Note that this is a club competition and individuals wishing to participate must do so through their camera club. Also, individuals may not enter through more than one club.

Click for a flyer with all the rules and an entry form.

Please send the entries by e-mail to Hazel Meredith at CTINV2015@aol.com and then mail the entry form and $10 check to Loretta Paul-Golden at 93 Underhill Road, Milford, CT  06460.

Get your entries in soon.

CAP Field Trip to Stockbridge, MA

CAP is planning a field trip to the quaint town that inspired Norman Rockwell's classic Christmas paintings. The trip will include the Norman Rockwell Museum. You will be able to tour historic houses, properties, and inns such as the Campbell House, the Rectory, Naumkeag, Tanglewood, and Windermere Manor. (This is a self guided tour where we can proceed at our own pace.) Also there will be Caroling, a Luminary Walk (possibly), and festive decorations in town. The Red Lion Inn with Roaring Fireplace, Harp and Piano Entertainment, and Gift Shop is also there.

Details

WHEN : Saturday December 5th, 2015
WHERE : Main Street Stockbridge Massachusetts
COST : One flat rate of $20.00 allows access to all buildings. For those who choose not tour the Inns, Houses, and Manors there is no cost, but you are on your own during that time.

Sign up

Contact Linda Thomas at Humbrd001@Yahoo.com. Please include your cell phone number, town where you live, and if you will be carpooling or not.

Looking forward to a wonderful festive kick off to the Holidays with you. Sign up soon as this will fill quickly. Details will be emailed to those who sign up closer to the date via email.

You must be a paid CAP member to attend.

Less then 10 Days to Register for DesRochers Seminar

You have only 10 days left to register for the David DesRochers Seminar to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, in Hamden, CT. The seminar is entitled Creating Unique Images of Our Natural World. This seminar will provide education, information, and inspiration for any level photographer in today's digital photographic world. The seminar will include something for every level of photographer including lunch.

Topics to be presented include:

1. The Starting Line: Basics of Photography, including equipment and photographic concepts such as shutter speed, f/stops, exposure, depth of field – and how all can be used to take good photographs and achieve different effects. Although the focus will be on nature photography, these same principles will be applied to other kinds of photography as well.
2. Creating Photos with Impact. Most people take snapshots. Photographers create works of art. Elements of composition will be explored, allowing its use to create compelling photographs. Subjects will include portraits, street and travel, architecture and nature.
3. Wild about Wildlife. David’s techniques used to photograph birds and animals in the field will be explored. Subjects will include light (natural and flash), composition and moment. Ethics, animal/bird behavior and popular wildlife destinations will also be covered.
4. Creative Landscapes: David will share his techniques for finding and capturing unique mages of the endless natural art our planet has to offer. Subjects include planning, composition, capture and post processing. Techniques used to create panoramas, blurs and “art in water” images will also be covered.

Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Road, Hamden, CT
• Cost: $40 per person which includes lunch

Now is the time to reserve your spot. At only $40 including lunch it is a bargain.

Click for directions to Whitney Center.

Click for a flyer with the complete details including a biography of David DesRochers, a detailed schedule for the day, and registration instructions.

CAP Announces Connecticut Camera Club Invitational Salon

Every two years the Connecticut Association of Photographers sponsers a competition among Connecticut camera clubs. This year's edition, the 30th, is now open to receive entries. All Connecticut camera clubs are invited to participate.

Each Connecticut camera club may enter 12 digital images in an open category. The deadline for receipt of images is December 4, 2015. The images will be judged by the Westchester Photographic Society and the results will be announced by December 18, 2015. The entry fee is $10 per club for the 12 images. Note that this is a club competition and individuals wishing to participate must do so through their camera club. Also, individuals may not enter through more than one club.

Click for a flyer with all the rules and an entry form.

Please send the entries by e-mail to Hazel Meredith at CTINV2015@aol.com and then mail the entry form and $10 check to Loretta Paul-Golden at 93 Underhill Road, Milford, CT  06460.

David DesRochers Seminar One Month Away

Just a reminder that the upcoming all-day CAP seminar by David DesRochers entitled Creating Unique Images of Our Natural World is only about one month away. This seminar will provide education, information, and inspiration for any level photographer in today's digital photographic world. 

Topics to be presented include:

1. The Starting Line: Basics of Photography, including equipment and photographic concepts such as shutter speed, f/stops, exposure, depth of field – and how all can be used to take good photographs and achieve different effects. Although the focus will be on nature photography, these same principles will be applied to other kinds of photography as well.
2. Creating Photos with Impact. Most people take snapshots. Photographers create works of art. Elements of composition will be explored, allowing its use to create compelling photographs. Subjects will include portraits, street and travel, architecture and nature.
3. Wild about Wildlife. David’s techniques used to photograph birds and animals in the field will be explored. Subjects will include light (natural and flash), composition and moment. Ethics, animal/bird behavior and popular wildlife destinations will also be covered.
4. Creative Landscapes: David will share his techniques for finding and capturing unique mages of the endless natural art our planet has to offer. Subjects include planning, composition, capture and post processing. Techniques used to create panoramas, blurs and “art in water” images will also be covered.

Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Road, Hamden, CT
• Cost: $40 per person which includes lunch

Now is the time to reserve your spot. At only $40 including lunch it is a bargain.

Click for directions to Whitney Center.

Click for a flyer with the complete details including a biography of David DesRochers, a detailed schedule for the day, and registration instructions.

David DesRochers Seminar Only 2 Months Away

Just a reminder that the upcoming all day CAP seminar by David DesRochers entitled Creating Unique Images of Our Natural World is only two months from today. This program will provide education, information, and inspiration for any level photographer in today's digital world. 

Topics to be presented include:

1. The Starting Line: Basics of Photography, including equipment and photographic concepts such as shutter speed, f/stops, exposure, depth of field – and how all can be used to take good photographs and achieve different effects. Although the focus will be on nature photography, these same principles will be applied to other kinds of photography as well.
2. Creating Photos with Impact. Most people take snapshots. Photographers create works of art. Elements of composition will be explored, allowing its use to create compelling photographs. Subjects will include portraits, street and travel, architecture and nature.
3. Wild about Wildlife. David’s techniques used to photograph birds and animals in the field will be explored. Subjects will include light (natural and flash), composition and moment. Ethics, animal/bird behavior and popular wildlife destinations will also be covered.
4. Creative Landscapes: David will share his techniques for finding and capturing unique mages of the endless natural art our planet has to offer. Subjects include planning, composition, capture and post processing. Techniques used to create panoramas, blurs and “art in water” images will also be covered.

Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Road, Hamden, CT
• Cost: $40 per person which includes lunch

Now is the time to reserve your spot. At only $40 including lunch it is a bargain.

Click for directions to Whitney Center.

Click for a flyer with the complete details including a biography of David DesRochers, a detailed schedule for the day, and registration instructions.

Reminder: David DesRochers Seminar on Saturday, October 24, 2015

Just a reminder of the upcoming all day CAP seminar by David DesRochers entitled Creating Unique Images of Our Natural World. This program will provide education, information, and inspiration for any level photographer in today's digital world. 

Topics to be presented include:

1. The Starting Line: Basics of Photography, including equipment and photographic concepts such as shutter speed, f/stops, exposure, depth of field – and how all can be used to take good photographs and achieve different effects. Although the focus will be on nature photography, these same principles will be applied to other kinds of photography as well.
2. Creating Photos with Impact. Most people take snapshots. Photographers create works of art. Elements of composition will be explored, allowing its use to create compelling photographs. Subjects will include portraits, street and travel, architecture and nature.
3. Wild about Wildlife. David’s techniques used to photograph birds and animals in the field will be explored. Subjects will include light (natural and flash), composition and moment. Ethics, animal/bird behavior and popular wildlife destinations will also be covered.
4. Creative Landscapes: David will share his techniques for finding and capturing unique mages of the endless natural art our planet has to offer. Subjects include planning, composition, capture and post processing. Techniques used to create panoramas, blurs and “art in water” images will also be covered.

Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Whitney Center, 200 Leeder Road, Hamden, CT
• Cost: $40 per person which includes lunch

Now is the time to reserve your spot.

Click for directions to Whitney Center.

Click for a flyer with the complete details including a biography of David DesRochers, a detailed schedule for the day, and registration instructions.

Buttonwood Farm CAP Field Trip

By popular demand The Connecticut Association of Photographers is running yet another trip to the sunflowers! On Saturday, July 25, 2015, we will visit Buttonwood Farm, 473 Shetucket Turnpike, Griswold, CT. Come join us for a morning shoot on 15 acres of sunflowers giving you over 450,00 blooms to choose from when selecting just the right specimen to photograph.

You can take a tractor drawn hayride starting at 11am. which takes you through the cow pastures and 4 acres of sunflower fields. The cost is $5.00. All proceeds go to the Make - A - Wish Foundation described below.

The Make - A - Wish Foundation will be on site selling $5.00 bouquets of sunflowers as well as sunflower themed T shirts and notecards to raise money for local children battling life threatening medical conditions. This is a wonderful fund raiser.

And let's not forget the REAL reason why so many want to come back to Buttonwood.....Ice Cream! This will be the best homemade ice cream that you will ever eat. Choose from over 30 flavors of ice cream. They even have sunflower ice cream! The shop opens at noon.

To sign up please contact Linda Thomas at Humbrd001@Yahoo.com. Be sure to include your cell number, where you live, and whether you will be meeting us there, or car pooling.

You and whoever comes with you must be a paid CAP member. Contact Jim Dionne at jimski42@gmail.com to become a CAP member. The cost is a mere $8.00 per year, the best deal in the state! See the link on the main page of the blog site for an application.

Meeting time, weather, and car pooling information will be emailed the WEDNESDAY before the trip (7-22-15). Weather changes, plans change, and field conditions vary. Please check your email at that time, but if you have any questions or concerns before then do not hesitate to contact me.
See you all there!