Flagpole Photographers Will Celebrate The Holidays This Weekend

Members of the Flagpole Photographers Club gathered at C.H. Booth Library for the clubs third meeting of the new season, with President John Tucci welcoming returning members, newcomers and guests on November 16. The speakers at the November meeting were two of the “Moosketeers” – Tom Cuchara and Gary Prestash. Mr Cuchara is the New Haven Camera Club president and Mr Prestash has been a member since 1995.

Flagpolers and guests were entertained by the Moostketeers’ audio and visual slideshow of their trips to Baxter State Park. They have been making the trip for the past seven years to photograph moose and nature.

Members’ photographs were then entered into the monthly competition. November’s theme was open print.

Mr Cuchara and Mr Pretash provided critiquing and judging. Winners for the monthly photo competition were as follows: first place, Anne Eigan for “On a Mission”; second, Donna White, “Heart of the Rose”; third, Tom French, “Trees”; first place digital, Jill Baimel, “A Light Stroll”; second place digital, Darwin Bacchiocchi, “Prickly Ballls”; and third place digital, Jim Talarino, “Alstomaria.”

The club’s next meeting will be the annual holiday party scheduled for Friday, December 8.

The group regularly meets at 7:30 pm on the third Thursday of the month in the lower meeting room of C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street in Newtown. The next scheduled meeting will be held January 18.

Guest speaker and judge will be Tom Coryat, who will discuss “GIMP.” The competition theme is “Children.”

Flagpole Photographers Club is a non-profit organization. It provides all levels of photographers the opportunity to enhance and practice photographic skills and learn about the latest techniques. Anyone interested in photography is always welcome to join the club during its monthly programs.

Membership is $20 and is open to anyone with an interest in photography, regardless of level of experience. High school students can join for free. Family and guests are always welcome.

For more information contact Mr Tucci at 270-8576.