Flagpole Photography Programs Planned
Flagpole Photography Programs Planned
Flagpole Photographers will host a portrait photography workshop on Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 pm, at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street. Models will be available to photograph in various settings.
Experienced photographers will be available to assist attendees and instruct on basic camera functions. All levels from beginner to experienced are welcome. This is a hands on event, bring your camera. There is no charge for the workshop.
The public is also invited to attend a photo competition to be conducted on Thursday, May 17, at C.H. Booth Library, at 7:30 pm. The program will be in the lower meeting room.
Members will be competing in three categories â Assigned Subject: âNight Photography,â Open Color and Open Black & White. The public is welcome to attend to view the entries and hear commentary from a neighboring camera club judge, which is always a good opportunity for club members and visitors to learn how to improve photos. (Only members can enter the competitions.)
For additional information contact Sandy Schill at 203-270-0483, send email to flagpolephotographers@yahoo.com, or visit www.flagpolephotographers.com.
The club recently presented its annual photography competition and exhibition, with members invited to share some of their favorite prints for a four-week period. The following awards were presented during the showâs opening reception:
*The Dave Kriger Nature Award and Best in Show: âRed Tail Hawkâ by Don Brooks;
*The Bruce Allen Open Print Award: âHungry Gullâ by Patty Powers; and
*The Jeannette Talarino Flower Award: âFlower in a Frying Panâ by Maxine Higgins.
In the Open Color Category Ribbons were awarded to Ercole Gaudioso for âCinque Terraâ and Sandy Schill for âWasp for Breakfast,â sharing first place; Jim Talarino was awarded second place for âThe Burn Out,â and third place was awarded to Micheline Williams for âThe Birds are Invading Grand Central.â Honorable Mentions were awarded to Maxine Higgins for âFear of the Mailmanâ and Rick Tyrseck for âWinter Reflections.â
In the Open Black and White competition, Don Brooks received a first place ribbon for âCharlestonâs New Bridge,â Patty Powers earned a second place ribbon with âAt Rest in Point Judith,â third place was presented to Rhonda Cullens for âLace and Her Foal,â and honorable mentions were presented to Jim Talarino for âCobraâ and Mark Ashbolt for âMorning Quiet.â