Due to forecasted weather conditions for Sunday, the Holiday Party will be postponed.   We will let you know when we can get it rescheduled based upon the availability of Wickiup.

Rick Young

What:   CLUB PARTY!

When:  Dec 12th at 12:00 noon

Where:   Wickiup

The party is open to all Club members and their families, for a little holiday celebration and photo networking/sharing.

It would be great to see all 100+ of our members and their families for this fun event.

Members are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share, and the Club will provide the drinks, plates, napkins, etc.

During the event we will have a digital slide show of Club member photos, so bring 5 – 10 of your best digital photos and we load them on the PC to share with all.    Pictures should be jpg and on a jump drive or memory card.

We will also have a monthly Club photo contest:  Theme: First Snow of 2010

Rick Young

I was getting worried about the December photo contest… “First Snow of 2010″.   But fortunately, the local weather staff is calling for 1 – 3 inches of the white stuff this weekend.  So get your camera ready!

Join us in Amana on Sunday, and you can capture some holiday photos as-well-as your “First Snow of 2010″ photos.  We are meeting in the back parking lot of the Ox Yoke Inn at 2:30 on December 5th.  The Amana Colonies during the holidays provide a lot of festive colors, lights, ornaments and greenery.

Rick Young

The Quad City Photo Club is hosting a two day seminar in January including an eagle photo shoot on the Mississippi River for $30 to $80, depending upon how many days you wish to attend.  Here are the details…

QCPC SEMINAR TRIFOLD Final

Staples Black Friday sale includes:

50% off Canon, HP and Epson photo paper

Photoshop Elements 9  for $49.99  ($50 off)

So if you are looking to start using Photoshop Elements or upgrade, this is a great price… just need to get up early.

This month’s meeting is approaching quickly!!!

I hope you have read the annual contest rules and have all your photos ready to be judged!   I look forward to seeing this years Club Member’s entries.

Remember… bring your camera and users manual.   Club experts will be on hand to answer your questions and help you better understand your equipment.

Rick Young

President

At the November Club meeting we are having three major events. 

First, the election of officers.   You will have the opportunity to select new leaders who will help guide the Club further in educational opportunities and membership growth.

Second, we will hold our annual photo contest.  See the recent newsletter to learn the rules of the contest.   Get your best photos ready! Its always a great time, allowing the Club members to see each others best work .

Third, bring your camera and your questions.   The Nikon users can talk to Doug Hoeger and other experienced Nikon users to learn more about their Nikon camera.   The Canon users can meet with Bob Lancaster and other experienced Canon users to learn more about your Canon camera.  However, bring your user manual! Doug & Bob are good… but they don’t know about every camera model.

Be ready to ask questions about:

1)      Not using Auto ISO… how to set it yourself

2)      Not using “program” or “auto” modes for exposure metering

3)      How to bracket your shots so you can get that perfect exposure

4)      Turning down the power of your flash, so as not to wash out your subject

See all of you on November 14^th!

Rick Young

President

Tress Forever is wanting to partner with the Linn Area Photo Club.    They are having a tree planting in Palo on Saturday, November 6th and would LOVE to have help taking pictures of the event.  Any photos used by Tress Forever in their PR, website, newspaper announcement, etc. will give photo credit to the photographer.  If anyone is interested, please contact Mark Pingenot at mpingenot@treesforever.org or 319-560-9079.

So if you are looking to get “published” and your name out, give Mark a call.

Rick Young