PSA Journal back issues from March 2008:
Where's the financial report?(On My Mind ...)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Long time readers of the PSA Journal may have always looked forward to the February issue. That is the issue where the audited annual financial statements were published. If you were one of the readers who did not look forward to the February issue because of the audited financial ...
Letter to Graeme Guy, EPSA.(Diffuser)(Letter to the editor)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Hi Graeme, I just received my January PSA Journal and had to drop you a note about your article, Sabah: A colorful, diverse and highly unique photographic opportunity. It is terrific! I really enjoyed the story and the photography was superb! The cover ...
A note of appreciation.(Diffuser)(Letter to the editor)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Dear Donna and Kara, Just a quick note of appreciation for all of your efforts on behalf of PSA members in general and those of us contributing to the Journal in particular. I know that the severe ice storm that hit Oklahoma City shortly before Christmas created a ton of ...
Wide angle photography.(Just for Beginners!)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Wide angle photography can produce exciting and distinctive photographic images because of the inherent visual distortion of wide angle lenses. Distortions can be minor to major, noticeable or not, and desirable or unwanted. Wide angle distortions include curvy and misshapen ...
Have you wondered ... about the Board of Directors?
Mar 01, 2008; ... At this time there is a great deal of looking at the history of the Society and learning how the organization was originally structured and how it now functions. As with any group, there is an evolution going on all the time. The most recent change in structure in the ...
Society and you.(Photographic Society of America)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Strange but true: Members will have heard of Ripley's Believe It or Not[R] but have you ever heard of PSA's Believe it or Not? The Photographic Society of America (PSA) was all set to celebrate Life Member Arthur Pack's longevity record of 80 uninterrupted years of membership. Arthur was a ...
Drury's digital diary.(Fred Drury)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Last month I explained why one sometimes needs to put a "Merged Layer" on top of the layers stack and showed you how to do it. This month I'll introduce one of Photoshop's[R] most important newer tools. Shadow/Highlight--Part 1 The tool was added with the ...
What's new for 2008? Consolidated exhibition standards.
Mar 01, 2008; ... Internationally recognized photographic exhibitions are a key initiative of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). In fact, in any one-year, there are literally hundreds of exhibitions held world-wide that receive PSA recognition. To receive recognition, an exhibition must comply with ...
Calendar of events.(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2008 ... 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, ...
VisiSketch Pro.(Product Review)(Product/service evaluation)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VisiSketch Pro Available from Media Digitronics http://www.visisketchpro.com Available for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Vista Price: $39.95 VisiSketchPro[R] is a brand new stand alone software ...
PSA membership milestones met in 2007.(Photographic Society of America )
Mar 01, 2008; ... Each year the Photographic Society of America (PSA) recognizes those faithful long-term individuals, clubs, and councils that met a significant membership anniversary during the previous year. Each of the members listed below has received a commemorative certificate from PSA President, ...
Photoshop CS3 RAW: Transform your RAW images into works of art.(Brief article)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Photoshop CS3 RAW Transform your RAW images into works of art By Mikkel Aaland Published by O'Reilly 252 pages, $34.99 USD ISBN: 0-0596-51052-7 Rating *, **, *** Photoshop[R] ...
Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook: From Inspiration to Image--Becoming a Successful Photographer.(Brief article)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Photoshop CS3 Photo Effects Cookbook From Inspiration to Image--Becoming a Successful Photographer By Tim Shelboume Published by O'Reilly 173 pages, 9 3/8 x 10, $29.99 USD, $35.99 CAN ...
The Glossary of Digital Photography: Learning the Lingo of Digital Photography.(Brief article)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Glossary of Digital Photography Learning the Lingo of Digital Photography By John Blair Published by Rock Nook Soft cover, 7 1/2 X 9 1/4, 350 pages, $39.95 USD ISBN: 1-933952-04-0 ...
Canon EOS 450D/Rebel XSi.(What's New; What's News?)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Canon EOS 450D/Rebel XSi--At Photographic Marketing Association (PMA) 2008 Canon introduced the Rebel XSi, which features a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, a larger viewfinder, and the year's must have feature, live view mode, that includes contrast-detect AF ...
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200.(What's New; What's News?)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sony Alpha DSLR-A200--Sony introduced a new DSLR that Sony says is aimed at mainstream photographers. The Alpha DSLR-A200 camera features a wide 2.7-inch LCD, a more compact body and improved mode dial, faster autofocus and battery life indicator. The ...
PENTAX K20D.(What's New; What's News?)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PENTAX K20D--PENTAX Corporation introduced the PENTAX K20D lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera. It incorporates a Live View that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor ...
Samsung GX-20.(What's New; What's News?)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Samsung GX-20--Samsung introduced the Samsung GX-20 a 14.6 mega-pixel image sensor. The GX-20 is essentially the same camera as the Pentax K20D with a slightly different body design, different menus and--according to Samsung--it's own JPEG processing. Key ...
FinePix S100FS.(What's New; What's News?)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FinePix S100FS--Fujifilm UK introduced the FinePix S100FS (Film Simulation) digital camera, which they say is its most advanced SLR-styled camera to date. The FinePix S100FS provides an all-in-one solution for photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur ...
Profiling digital projectors: Part 2.
Mar 01, 2008; ... This is the second in a series of articles addressing the preparation of equipment for digital competition. In this article I'll walk you through the procedure for calibrating and profiling your system in preparation for a competition. I'm going to focus primarily on how to use the ...
Don't Miss Guanajuato.(Mexico)
Mar 01, 2008; ... San Miguel de Allende is a very popular Mexican destination for photographers, so popular that Santa Fe Workshops holds five weeks of workshops there every year. Many visitors to San Miguel get there from the Leon airport and on the way they pass through the outskirts of another town, ...
Join us in Portland: see the sights of Portland on the PSA Conference Photo Tours.
Mar 01, 2008; ... The PSA Conference Photo Tours Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, August 31-September 2, 2008 In last month's PSA Journal, there was an overview of Portland and the Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel, the site of the 2008 Photographic Society of America's (PSA) Annual International ...
Distinctive image: featuring ... Larry Cowles, APSA, EPSA: Norco, California.(Photographic Society of America )(Interview)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Once again the Journal continues its Distinctive Image series and featured this time is a Photographic Society of America (PSA) artist who has achieved photographic distinction, who has an exemplary exhibition record, and whose work can serve as a model and inspiration to other members ....
The new member gallery.(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... www.psa-newmember.org/first_year_gallery/first_year_gallery.html A regular feature of the PSA Journal showcases the technical skills, diverse interests, significant quality, and varied techniques of the society's newest members. When joining the Photographic Society of America ...
Photographing greyhounds for fun.
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Volunteer opportunities abound in this country and it can be a blessing when the opportunity for community service coincides with ones love for photography. Many states have organizations that rescue unwanted animals. Some of these groups are in need of ...
A figure study workshop.
Mar 01, 2008; ... Exploring the structure of the human form has fascinated artists since man first used charcoal to draw on cave walls. Painters and photographers have used the human form as an interesting and challenging subject for many years, but displays of these images in modern photographic magazines ...
Anthony Joseph Patti, Hon. PSA, FPSA: Boerne, Texas.(Passings)(Photographic Society of America)(Obituary)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A favorite member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) recently passed away at the age of 88: Tony Patti, Hon PSA, FPSA. To all those in PSA who have had occasion to check any aspect of the Society's history, Mr. Patti was extremely helpful and was ...
Dr. Christine E. Haycock, FPSA, PPSA: Newark, New Jersey.(Passings)(Photographic Society of America)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) from 1955, Dr. Christine Haycock, FPSA, PPSA, was known to members for her activity in Video and Pictorial Prints but her professional background is especially remarkable. A surgeon and professor, she ...
Erik E. Edman APSA: Bremerton, Washington.(Passings)(Photographic Society of America)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... F:67 Camera Club's eldest member, Erik Edman, APSA, passed away at the age of 99, on Dec. 16, 2007. Erik joined the Photographic Society of America (PSA) in 1959 and was elected APSA in 1973. He earned multiple stars in Color, Photo Travel, Photojournalism slides, and the Nature Diamond ...
The other side.(Joseph Hearst)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... The Journal introduces another member to its readers, each month finding a very interesting subject about whom we share little-known facts. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A familiar name to Journal readers is that of Joseph Hearst, APSA, who sends the Journal editor the ...
A photographer's glossary.(Brief article)(Glossary)
Mar 01, 2008; ... 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. * Anti-aliasing--Using software to soften and blend rough edges (called aliased) * Dynamic Range--The difference between the ...
Color Projected Image PSA international exhibition--new medals.(Color Projected Image (formerly known as Color Slide Division))
Mar 01, 2008; ... This year promises to be a superb year for the Color Projected Image Division (CPID) with respect to the International Exhibition of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). This year divisions are responsible for their own exhibitions, and CPID is fortunate to have Michael Prokoseh as ...
CPID Digital Study Groups now operating 100% on-line.(Color Projected Image (formerly known as Color Slide Division))(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Effective with the current rounds, CPID Digital Study Groups are sending and receiving images, descriptions of their capture and reviews of them 100% on-line through a newly established website. While the site is available to the general public for obtaining information concerning the ...
Results of recent CPID International Club Image Competitions (ICIC).(Color Projected Image (formerly known as Color Slide Division))
Mar 01, 2008; ... ICIC has completed two rounds of competition for this year. Below are the top five clubs in each group. <Pre> GROUP APOINTS 1) Image Makers 144 2) Great Falls143 3) Photo Guild of Nova ...
2008 EID inter-club competition.(Electronic Imaging)
Mar 01, 2008; ... New opportunity for digital photographers belonging to a PSA member camera club to enter an "open" digital competition! Four times a year, each club submits up to six images from six different members. Although a new activity, there are already 22 participating clubs. Your club will ...
2008 EID photo essay contest.(Electronic Imaging)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Use your favorite slide show or video software. The photo essay may include music, narration, transition effects and rolling text. Choose a series of images to communicate a single purpose or tell a story. Burn the show on a CD or DVD in a format that is viewable on both a Windows and Mac ...
First round of the nature division slide interclub competition.(Nature)
Mar 01, 2008; ... The first round judging was held at the Greater Lynn Photographic Association in Lynn, MA. The judges were: Marilyn Cloran, FPSA, Karl Schanz, APSA, and Kurt Schlicht. All three judges are active members of the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists and the Greater Lynn Photographic Association ....
Photojournalism.(News: Division News, Photography Tips & More!)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Holding the Annual International Conference of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) in a different location each year provides an opportunity to invite local guest speakers who would not otherwise be available to the society membership. Beginning with Life Magazine's Ed Clark in ...
Photo travel.(News: Division News, Photography Tips & More!)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Mary Ellen Brucker, FPSA, Photo Travel Division (PTD) Chair reports that John R. Dean, FPSA, of Spokane, Washington will be general chairman of PTD's section of the Photographic Society of America's (PSA) 2008 International Exhibition and will also chair the slide section of the exhibition ...
Join portrait portfolios.(Pictorial Print)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Sally Grugan FPSA, Director of the Portrait Portfolios (PPF) states there is room for more members in all of the groups in this portfolio section of the Pictorial Print Division (PPD) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). This is such an interesting group and you have specific ...
New members join portrait study group.(Pictorial Print)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... American Portfolios Director Richard Collier, APSA, reports new members to the following Portfolio Study Groups: Marjorie W. Odell, Georgetown, TX, a new member of Computer Print No. 2 (CMP-2) a self-made, color/ monochrome, computer print study group; Wesley H. Odeli, Georgetown, TX, new ...
Green Eagles awarded.(Pictorial Print)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Green Eagles (GE) are awarded when a person has earned multiples of 5 GE's. Eric Wagner, member of P-60 has earned 30 Green Eagles and received a GE Certificate. Lloyd Fergus, member of Portfolio 25 has earned 60 GE's and has received the Green Eagle Certificate. Members wishing to join a ...
Correction.(Pictorial Print)(Correction notice)
Mar 01, 2008; ... In the February PSA Journal an incorrect e-mail address was given for Joe Hearst, APSA Director of the Print of the Month Contest. His correct email address is ...
President Dwight D. Eisenhower.(Stereo)(stereo photography hobby)
Mar 01, 2008; ... The January, 2008 front cover of The Stereo Window, newsletter of the Detroit Stereographic Society (DSS), Editor Dennis Green, features the logo of the 1990 National Stereoscopic Association (NSA) Convention in Manchester, New Hampshire. The convention was dedicated to the former ...
Beginners Guide to StereoPhoto Make[R].(Stereo)(article in Sydney Stereo Camera Club's 3D Window newsletter)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... The 3D Window is the newsletter of the Sydney Stereo Camera Club (Australia)--Editor Ray Moxom. The Beginners Guide to StereoPhoto Maker (SPM) was written by David Starkman and in the January 2008 issue, Ray tells us he mentioned this program in a three-part series in issues 185, 186 and ...
Digital 3D Projection.(Stereo)(Ohio Stereo Photographic Society's Stereogram magazine)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Digital 3D Projection, A Guide for the Not-Too-Technically Inclined, by David Starkman, Reel3D@aol.com, is one of the articles in the January issue of the Stereogram. The Stereogram is the newsletter of the Ohio Stereo Photographic Society (OSPS). Each issue is packed full of ...
Camera Club.(News: Division News, Photography Tips & More!)
Mar 01, 2008; ... With the arrival of March, comes the arrival of spring--well, at least in most parts of the country! Clubs often wait "till it's nice out" to plan field trips. For those who reside in areas that are still a bit daunting for outdoor photography, there are plenty of places to visit indoors ...
Chapter news.(News: Division News, Photography Tips & More!)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2008; ... January--March Headquarters Print Display--Inland Empire Chapter--Steve Shining, APSA, Chairman. Contact John Streich, FPSA, Display Director, for openings at 303-429-8178 or J1streich@aol.com March 15--Gold Rush Chapter--The quarterly meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn ...
New members.(List)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Please join me in welcoming our new members from January 2008 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 and ...
Gifts.(Brief article)(List)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Contributions were received from the following members and friends in January 2008. Greater PSA Development Fund Virginia Reid Yankee Photographic Society Meredith Hannah, FPSA--in memory of Dan Heidel, FPSA, EPSA M. Craig Carver, ...
Exhibitions.(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2008 ... 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 ...
Pictorial print of the month.(Brief article)(Photograph)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The November winner, Linda Hollinger of Philadelphia, is the same person who won in October, but this time her winning print won First Place in Star Mono instead of Star Color. It is called Rainy Morning. The judge, Jim Stull, called it "an extremely fine rendering of this rainy ...