PSA Journal back issues from September 2007:
After serving as the Photographic Society of America (PSA) President for the past four years.(On My Mind ...)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... After serving as the Photographic Society of America (PSA) President for the past four years, it's time to turn the gavel over to a new leader. It's been a great experience and I've had the pleasure of meeting and working with a lot of very nice people. These past few years have ...
As President of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) for the term beginning at the close of conference, I make the commitment to do my personal best to ensure this great organization will continue to grow and prosper.(On My Mind ...)(Conference news)
Sep 01, 2007; ... As President of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) for the term beginning at the close of conference, I make the commitment to do my personal best to ensure this great organization will continue to grow and prosper. To accomplish this goal, I am asking for your assistance. By ...
The Art of Digital Wedding Photography.(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The Art of Digital Wedding Photography By Bambi Cantrell and Skip Cohen Published by Amphoto Books Soft cover, 9 X 9, 160 pages. $29.95 USA ISBN 0-8174-3324-4 Rating ** and *** The Art of Digital Wedding Photography is written by award-winning wedding photographer, Bambi ...
40 Digital Photo Retouching Techniques with Photoshop Elements.(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2007; ... 40 Digital Photo Retouching Techniques with Photoshop Elements By Zack Lee Published by Young Jin, available from O'Reilly Media http://www.oreilly.com/Soft cover, 7 1/4 X 7 1/4, 200 pages, illus. in color, $39.95 Free DVD ISBN 978-89-314-3370-8 * and ** 40 Digital Photo ...
The Photographer's Guide to the Digital Darkroom.(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The Photographer's Guide to the Digital Darkroom By Bill Kennedy Published by Allworth Press Soft cover, 9 1/2 x 11 1/2, 224 pages. Includes CD. $29.95 US, $39.95 CAN ISBN 1-58115-443-X Rating * and ** Digital imaging has moved photography out of darkrooms and into the light ....
Drury's digital diary.(tips on photography and editing)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Last month we showed how to make the evaluation objective by quantifying some of the values in the image. We're now ready to begin the actual optimization process. Straighten Up and Fly Right Sometimes the geometry of our images needs help. For instance a tilted ...
Just for beginners!
Sep 01, 2007 ... Carole Kropscot * Leawood, Kansas The fifteenth in a series of short instructional articles for beginning photographers, the following is intended to help those that want to go beyond snapshots. Watch for the series each month. Lenses Lenses can have ...
WindowMount Plus.(Product Reviews)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... WindowMount Plus Available from Trek-Tech[TM] www.trek-tech.com Price: $59.99 The TrekPod and the MagMount and MagConnect magnetic quick mount systems were reviewed in the June 2007 Journal. The WindowMount Plus[TM] is the newest member of the Trek-Tech camera and optics ...
The Best of Photoshop[R] CS3.(Product Reviews)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The Best of Photoshop[R] CS3 By Jack Davis DVD Published by softwareCINEMA www.software-cinema.com $125 * and ** The Best of Photoshop[R] CS3 uses flash videos to showcase Jack Davis' techniques with photography and Photoshop[R] CS3 and the process of going beyond what was ...
Pictorial print of the Month.(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The May Picture of the Month is Jazz Musician, the Mono Print winner by Linda Hollinger of Philadelphia. Byron Hindman, FPSA, our judge observed: "Jazz Musician just keeps grabbing the eyes and hinting at the sense of the music. The image is presented with such quality that you can almost ...
Calendar of events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2007 ... This rolling calendar will feature brief listings of photographic opportunities available to members of the Society. PSA clubs, chapters, and councils will be given preference, but short mentions from other organizations may be included. The Journal reserves the right to edit for space, ...
ROPA: Recognition of Photographic Achievement 1997-2007.(recognition of photographic achievement)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The Photographic Society of America's Recognition of Photographic Achievement (ROPA) distinctions recognize members who excel to star levels and who adhere to the ethical standards of the Society in PSA-recognized international exhibitions. Annually the Journal reports on this ...
Proposing someone for an honor.(PSA HONORS)(Recognition of Photographic Accomplishment)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Many Photographic Society of America (PSA) members give a great deal of their time and energy to the promotion and advancement of photography as well as the Society. The Society recognizes photographic efforts by presenting the Recognition of Photographic Accomplishment (ROPA) ...
Stalking the Skunk Cabbage.(photography tips)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Stalking Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanum), is not for the faint at heart. Sturdy, high-topped, rubber boots are a must. It is not uncommon for the unsuspecting stalker to sink nearly to the top of knee high boots while standing too long in one place. Although a tripod is a must, the ...
2007 PSA youth showcase.(Photographic Society of America)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Looking back ten years ago when the Photographic Society of America (PSA) showcase for young photographers started, "We've come a long way, baby!" In 1998 there were eight chapters, clubs, and councils participating. Last year the program had eighteen participants. Ten years ago there were ...
How to catch motion ...: let the pictures fly!(capturing movement in photography)
Sep 01, 2007; ... As I started to divide the world into small rectangles, the presentation of motion in my pictures became one of my primary concerns. Media such as speed attachments, other filter attachments or the digital possibilities could not convince me. The manipulation on the results is visible ...
Distinctive image: featuring ... Richard M. Frieders, FPSA Batavia, Illinois.
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Journal continues its series--which began with the August 2002 issue--of some of the Photographic Society's (PSA's) best-known photographers. This quarter's Distinctive Image feature article showcases the work of retiring PSA president, Richard M. Frieders, FPSA, of Batavia, Illinois. ...
Cape Cod's: beautiful light.(Cape Cod, Massachusetts)
Sep 01, 2007; ... If you are a nature photographer or astrophotographer, as I am, and you really want to capture some nice magic hour "light," then Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is where you want to be. For me it started out as a family camping trip in August at the Shady Knoll campgrounds in Brewster, ...
New members.
Sep 01, 2007 ... Please join me in welcoming our new members from June through July 2007 who are just beginning to enjoy the benefits of membership in the Photographic Society of America (PSA). New members have the services of the PSA New Member website where they can submit a photograph for the gallery ...
Gifts.(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Contributions were received from the following members and friends in June 2007. General Operating Fund FH Parker & Carolyn Parker Richard Whitley, APSA, PPSA Catherine Sells, APSA Honson Chung Headquarters Equipment Fund ...
A photographer's glossary: with Stan Ashbrook, FPSA & Fred Drury.(photography terms)(Fellowships of the Photographic Society of America)
Sep 01, 2007 ... In this month's column, readers of the Journal will meet old and new photography words. The column will vary at least slightly month by month. * Adobe RGB (1998)--One of several color spaces used in digital image editing. Adobe RGB was developed by Adobe Systems. It can display ...
Frank A. Bond, FPSA, PPSA Buxton, Maine.(Passings)(fellowship photographic society of America, professional photographers of San Antonio)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Formerly of Saugus, Massachusetts, Frank A. Bond, FPSA, PPSA, died on July 21 st at the age of 90. Frank served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a combat photographer in India and Burma (now Myanmar) and although he worked at General Electric as a manager, he also did ...
Emil Barr, APSA Vancouver, Washington.(Passings)(associateship photographic society of America)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Popular photographer in the Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington area Emil Barr, APSA, passed away July 28th at the age of 94 years. Emil Barr joined the Photographic Society of America (PSA) in February of 1967 and was always a strong and untiring supporter of the Society. He ...
Charles Bomboy Phillipsburg, New Jersey.(Passings)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... From New Jersey comes news that Charles Bomboy of Phillipsburg passed away on April 30th. He joined the ...
Fred Frederickson Lancaster, CA.(Passings)(California)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Fred Frederickson passed away on July 25 from a heart attack he suffered when he was at a store getting his photos bound into a book. Fred had recently turned 78. Fred had been a member of ...
The other side.(Photographic Society of America members)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Oft times, even after many years, one can learn a surprising fact about someone, perhaps even a person close. In this column, the Journal will share a few little known "bits and pieces" about Photographic Society of America (PSA) members. Each month, space permitting, the Editor will ...
PSA Journal reproduction policy.(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The contents of the PSA Journal are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission of the publisher, the Photographic Society of America, Inc. (PSA). The publisher may reproduce articles and other material from the PSA Journal at its discretion, in whole or in part, in ...
Wanted: member with PSA-friendly computer.(News: Division News, Photography Tips & More!)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The PSA Past Acceptances Computer Team is looking for a new member to take over Color Projected Images (formerly Color Slides), A through L. PACT, as the name implies, records Past Acceptances in the PSA International Exhibition for checking against Entry Forms as they arrive each year ....
Creative Competition for Individuals.(Electronic Imaging)
Sep 01, 2007; ... For many years the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) has run an annual Creative Competition for Individuals. There are three sessions during the year and the second session has just been judged. Results and the winning pictures can be seen at http://www.photographybuynick.com It ...
EID Essay contest.(Electronic Imaging )
Sep 01, 2007; ... The first EID Essay was a great success though the range of subjects was so vast that it is proposed to have two categories next year--adding one for creative works. Several clubs have asked if this could be expanded to include an interclub essay competition--maybe soon. Any club ...
EID Interclub Competition.(Electronic Imaging)
Sep 01, 2007; ... There is already a flourishing EID Interclub Competition (EID-ICC), which is open to all PSA member clubs. The competition consists of four sessions during each competition year occurring in November, January, March and May. Each participating club may submit up to six images from six ...
The Nature Division's Slide of the Year Competition recalls the entire Nature Division medal-winning slides from the previous year's PSA-recognized international exhibitions.(Nature)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The Nature Division's Slide of the Year Competition recalls the entire Nature Division medal-winning slides from the previous year's PSA-recognized international exhibitions. The judging was held July 28th, conducted by the Greater Lynn Photographic Association, guided by Susan Mosser, ...
Photojournalism Division selects Smith Award winner.(Photojournalism)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The Photojournalism Division (PJD) invited each medal-winning image from 2006 PSA-recognized International Exhibitions to be entered to compete for the Photo journalist of the Year Award. The Photo journalist of the Year competition was under the direction of Phyllis Picardi. In ...
New PJD Secretary.(Photojournalism)(hotojournalism division)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Phyllis Picardi of Mesa, AZ, has been appointed as the Division Secretary of the Photojournalism Division (PJD) for a two-year term, effective immediately. Phyllis replaces outgoing Secretary Jean Frick. The PJD wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Jean for her dedication to the job ...
Commentator needed.(Pictorial Print)
Sep 01, 2007; ... American Portfolios director is asking for a member willing to be the commentator for a Corel Painter Print Study Group. If there is enough interest a computer print study will be organized for members using this software. This group would accept ...
People you should know.(Pictorial Print)(Brief article)(Biography)
Sep 01, 2007; ... A long time member of the Photographic Society of American (PSA) Donald Addis has been good enough to give a brief biography of his photographic experience and what it has meant to him. He states some of his best experiences have come from learning about photography and ...
Print collection on DVD.(Pictorial Print)(digital versatile disc)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Most members have heard of the print collection stored at PSA Headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. Members now have the opportunity to see the prints. The collection contains a little over 4,000 prints and they been digitally photographed and put on DVDs, which are available in the ...
Stereo Division webmaster needed.(Stereo)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Stereo Division (SD) Chairman, Larry Moor, APSA, advises David Thayer wants to pass on the SD webmaster job to another member. If interested contact Larry at JMOOROO7@aol.com. Please check out the ...
44th Stereo Sequence competition winners.(Stereo)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Seventeen sequences were submitted by 13 different makers. The 2007-2008 Stereo Sequence winners and the acceptance credits they will receive are shown after the names: First Place: Melvin Lawson Memorial Award: Northern Bogs, A Close-Up Look by Linda J. Nygren, Minnesota, 4 ...
Digital Stereo card workshop.(Stereo)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... At a recent meeting of the Stereo Club of Southern California (SCSC) David Kuntz presented a program on how to produce stereo cards. The workshop explored the digital workflow of stereo card production using software tools such as Stereophoto Maker, Adobe Photoshop[R] and Adobe ...
While this column is written in advance for the September issue of the Journal, second class mailing of the magazine just can't guarantee that the issue will arrive in members' hands before leaving for the Annual International Conference in Tucson.(Camera Club)
Sep 01, 2007; ... While this column is written in advance for the September issue of the Journal, second class mailing of the magazine just can't guarantee that the issue will arrive in members' hands before leaving for the Annual International Conference in Tucson. Networking among editors of the many club ...
Copyright issues.(Camera Club)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Anyone who writes an article for a magazine, newsletter, newspaper, bulletin, etc., likes to see his work published, and is thrilled when asked if it can be used in another publication. Camera club newsletter editors who see an article published in another publication and think it would be ...
Headquarters Display.(Chapter News)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2007; ... July-Sept.--Headquarters Print Display--Yerba Buena Chapter--Joan Field, Chairman. Contact John Streich, FPSA. Display Director. for openings at 303-428-8178 or J1Streich@aol.com Sept. 28-30--Wisconsin Chapter--A weekend visit to view and photograph the waterfalls and fall ...
Exhibitions.(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Many of the exhibitions have printable entry forms available at www.exhibitionforms.com ] The Photographic Society of America (PSA) supports a system of recognized photo competitions for photographers world-wide. In these pages are PSA-recognized exhibitions which conform to the ...