Print Critique
Members are encouraged to bring in 1 or 2 prints. Members will discuss their photos with club members and include things such as what attracted them to the subject matter, what preparation went into taking the photograph, what techniques and camera settings were used and what post-processing was done. This information provides context around the photo. Then members will provide a critique of the photograph. Don't we all want to know how we can improve? The purpose of the critique is to provide the photographer - and all of us - with valuable feedback that can help us to understand what works with our photos and what doesn't.

President's Message by Dawn Dingee

Spring has arrived on the calendar, but you wouldn’t know it by the temperatures. The long, dry winter seemed to stretch on relentlessly, without the usual blanket of snow that we typically get. With the absence of snow, the dreary landscape offered little inspiration and photo opportunities were scarce. But hopefully that all changes soon! Spring will soon breathe new life and the chirping of birds and warm weather will signal a new beginning. We will then be able to venture outdoors with our cameras and once again, embrace the beauty of nature with our lenses.
Our April meeting will be in person at Noble Horizons, where we will have a print critique. Each member is encouraged to bring in 1-2 photos. The goal is to receive feedback and provide a fresh perspective on our work; identifying strengths to embrace and areas for refinement. The physical presence of the print will help us to provide a detailed analysis and foster discussions about composition, lighting, color balance, storytelling elements, etc. If time permits, we will also view the most recent digital entries for PSA.
Recently, I sent an email out about a potential field trip to Innisfree on April 27. I only received responses from 3 members. I’d really like to get a few more people. Please reconsider and let me know if you are able to go. If you know of other potential field trips, bring them forth so we can consider them.
Hope to see you at the April Meeting. Until then, happy shooting!
Dawn

The clowns of the Parade by Lazlo Gyorsok

There I was, chasing after the merry troupe of clowns at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Hartford in 2012, lugging around a Deardorff field camera big enough to make even the jolliest clown envious of its size! With every snap, I felt like I was capturing not just their colorful antics, but also the sheer absurdity of trying to wrangle clowns with a camera designed for capturing landscapes.

Pictures sent in for the NECCC Pictorial competition

Boat Marina by Dawn Dingee



Covered Bridge at dusk by Lazlo Gyorsok



Lark ascending by Ian Peters



Sailing Serenity by Heidi Hoeller

Pictures sent in for the NECCC Nature competition

Billie by Dawn Dingees



Mendenhall glacier by Heidi Hoeller



Seed pots by Bert Schmitz



Waxwing juggling in the ivy by Ian Peeters