Links for you
A good website, and a site to join for information for the latest on camera gear with helpful comparisons: http://www.dpreview.com/
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Bruce Hannold, a LCPS Member, presented and demonstrated Dye Sublimation process showing a unique printing process on objects such as ceramic tiles, water bottles, mugs, tote bags and large format canvas and so much more. If you are looking for a unique way to showcase your photos in a customized tile backsplash (or anything he can print on), contact Bruce at BC Perceptions, Ltd. at 423.608.0465 or visit his website at www.bcperceptions.com
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   Grand Prize: 10-day expedition to the Galápagos Islands aboard National Geographic Endeavour or National Geographic Islander. Prize contributed by National Geographic Expeditions. Additional prize: a $250 certificate for Canson Infinity media.
First Prize: 7-day/6-night stay for 2 people in Waikiki, Hawaii, in your choice of any hotel in the Aqua Boutique Collection. Prize contributed by Aqua Hotels & Resorts. Second Prize: Intensive 2½-day photo workshop at Santa Fe Workshops. Seven Merit Prizes: Nikon L100 Coolpix Camera or equivalent and a $100 B&H Gift Card. Winners will also receive a $100 certificate for Canson Infinity media. Bonus: Award-winning images will be featured in the January/February 2011 edition of National Geographic Traveler and displayed at the World in Focus Gallery Exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York October 28-30, 2010. All winning images will also be featured on the World in Focus Contest and Traveler websites. Additionally, winners will receive a one-year subscription to National Geographic Traveler magazine.    Grand Prize: 8-day/7-night hotel and train journey for two through the Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer. Prize contributed by Rocky Mountaineer. Additional prizes: One Nikon D-90 Digital SLR Kit with lens (or equivalent), a PDN PhotoServeportfolio for one year, and a $250 certificate for Canson Infinity media.
First Prize: : 6 day/5 night vacation for 2 people to experience Honduras where you will explore the Maya ruins and charming cobblestone streets of Copán Ruinas. Provided by letsgohonduras.com and Mesoamerica Travel. Second Prize: A two-day lighting clinic with Photo Quest Adventures taught by Tom Bol in the city of your choice. Each Category Winner: One Nikon D5000 DSLR kit (with lens), a PDN PhotoPlus Expo Gold Pass, and a $100 certificate for Canson Infinity media. All Winners will receive: A $100 B&H Gift Card. Bonus Award: Winning images will be featured in a special winner's gallery in PDN's February 2011 issue and online at www.pdnonline.com. Select winners will be displayed at the World in Focus Gallery exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York October 28-30, 2010. Additionally, winners will receive a one-year subscription to Photo District News magazine (PDN).  Travel Portraits Photos of local residents at work, at play, and celebrating.
Outdoor Scenes Landscapes, aerials, wildlife, waterscapes. Sense of Place Scenes in cities, towns, and villages that convey a strong feeling of place. Spontaneous Moments Photos that capture fun, quirky, surprising, and unrehearsed moments. Photo Essay Up to six images that suggest a story around a particular travel theme.  August 23, 2010.
Here are some of the World in Focus Photo Contest recent entries:http://www.worldinfocuscontest.com/entries.shtml
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FROM PSET in Morristown: Here are
a few upcoming events and learning opportunities that you might be interested
in. We really are blessed to have so many opportunities to learn in this
area. If you want to become a better photographer, be sure to try to take
advantage of some of these
August 8 through September 1 - Rose Center Annual Photo Gallery. Rose Center, Morristown, TN. Display of photographic art by several local professional and amateur photographers.
CONGRATULATIONSSusan Dunn and Dee Murphy were chosen to participate in this juried Photography Exhibition. An opening reception will be held August 8th. Please send Congrats to our members and visit this show. Way to Go!!
August 14 - Summer Wildflowers One-Day workshop. Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. $125. Contact Don McGowan for more information or to register at don@earthsongphotography.com or google "Earthsong Photography". Many of you may have met or been at one of Don's presentation during Wilderness Wildlife Week.
Saturday, August 21 - Linville, NC - Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic - All professional and serious amateur photographers are welcome at the Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic. Tickets are $25 per person for non-professionals and admission is free to members of the Press Photographers Association, media and working press. Pre-registration is required. for more info and to register just google " Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic". This year's speakers include Bill Fortney, William Bake, Doug Brewer and Carl Galie. For only $25, which also includes a buffet supper, this is an awesome opportunity to learn from some of the greats in photography.
Thursday-Saturday, September 17-19 - Brevard, North Carolina - 1st Annual Western North Carolina Foto Fest with Kevin Adams and Bill Lea. They have organized what promises to be a MUST-ATTEND photography event for Western North Carolina and the Southeast. They have combined the best features from other photography events with their own ideas for an exciting and rewarding learning experience. Google "Western North Carolina Foto Fest" .
September 18 - The Cusp of Autumn, Cades Cove/GSMNP, TN. $125. One Day workshop. Another great opportunity to learn with Don McGowan of Earthsong Photography.
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From the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. For information on any of these calls, please contact Suzanne Cada at 865-523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com. Many thanks!
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Knoxville’s
Arts District Banner Competition - Receipt deadline: August
20 ?The winning design will be printed on 26 banners
to be hung from street poles in the Arts District (primarily along the 100
& 200 Blocks of Gay Street).
Banners will hang indefinitely. Enter up to three designs, no entry
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Arts in
the Airport - Receipt deadline: Friday, September
17 This is a biannual
juried exhibition showcasing work at McGhee Tyson
Airport in Knoxville for a six-month period. Enter up to five
pieces of work, no entry fee. Up to $1,000 in awards are given.
To download a PDF application, visit www.knoxalliance.com/textfiles/airportapplicationfall10.pdf. |
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Emporium
Artist-in-Residence - Receipt deadline: Friday,
September 17 This is a biannual
opportunity for college students and other young, emerging artists providing
free studio space at the Emporium in downtown Knoxville as well as a
solo exhibition at the end of the six-month residency. Free membership
in the Alliance for one year. No application fee. To download a
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National
Juried Exhibition – Postmark deadline: Saturday,
September 26 This is an
annual juried exhibition showcasing work at the Emporium in downtown Knoxville from mid-December through end of
January. Enter up to three pieces of work for $40 ($25 for members) and
three additional works for $7/each ($5/each for members). Up to $1,000
in awards are given. To download a PDF application, visit www.knoxalliance.com/textfiles/Juriedapplic2010.pdf.
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Jerry's Artarama 5220 Homberg Dr., Knoxville,
for matting and framing supplies.
JerrysArtSupplies.com Phone 865-588-0738
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2491 Newport Hwy.
Framing and matting supplies.
Our most reasonable place for matting and framing your images
865.453.3196
Email: SmokyMtnMemories@BellSouth.net
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