Photos in this issue are from last month's 'Open' competition.

Paid Your Club Dues Yet?I know some of you have, but don't let the deadline slip by. Dues have to be paid by next month's Program meeting, so git 'er done! Membership form was in the Jan newsletter and is always online.

Do you only submit Digital to the Competitions?? Then the February Program is just for you. Learn the right methods for get-ting high quality prints that look just the way you want.

Did ya see the January Competition images? See how many great scores were had by some of the new folks in the club? Better watch out for them the rest of the year. Congrats to all!

This Month's FeatureMore of the excellent images entered in the January competition.See them here...

In FocusThe monthly Newsletter of the Focus Camera Club

February 2015

In This IssueMore Awesome Images......................................2Program and Competition Schedules...........3January Open Competition Results................4Calls For Entries & Photo Contests...............6Local Photo Opps and Events..........................7Frame #37...............................................................8

Focus Camera Club Officers and Committee membersOfficersPresident: Guy GeolyVice President: Gary WittTreasurer: Todd LytleSecretary: Oz PfenningerCommittee Chair & MembersExecutive: Guy Geoly, Gary Witt, Dan Green-

berg , Todd Lytle, Oz Pfenninger, Gwen Pina & Frank Gibbs

Competitions: Dan Greenberg, Nancy Myer, Richard Caverly, Joe Bonita

Programs: Gary WittMembership: Gwen PinaSpecial Projects: (open)Education: Gary Witt

The purpose of the Focus Camera Club is to further its members’ enjoyment, knowledge

and mastery of photographic skills throughcooperative efforts and fellowship.

Focus Camera Club Monthly Meetings

Meetings are held the First and Third Tuesday of each month. Our meeting place is in The Community Room at the Green-wood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St. (That’s on the east side of Quebec just south of Orchard Rd.) Get a Google Map by clicking here. Meetings start promptly at 7 PM and will end around 9:45 PM so we can be out by 10 PM.

Abandoned House by Danny Lam

InFocus – the Monthly Newsletter of the Focus Camera Club February 2015

More Awesome ImagesI heard from a number of people about how many fantastic images were in the January competition. Some are sprinkled around this newsletter, and here is a collection of others.

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InFocus – the Monthly Newsletter of the Focus Camera Club February 2015

Program and Competition Schedules

Program Schedule Competition Schedule

02/03/15 Presentation – Preparing Your Images For Print by Jerry Osborn

02/17/15 Subject – Winter

03/03/15 Presentation – PPA Judging and Critique by Jeff Johnson

03/17/15 Subject – Glass

03/31/15 Mentor Meeting

04/07/15 Presentation – Right Place At The Right Time by Glenn Randall

04/21/15 Subject – Open

February 3rd Program with Jerry OsbornPreparing Your Images For Print

At some point we all should consider printing the wonderful images we photograph, but navigating the world of digital printing can be daunting and overwhelming.

On February 3rd, Jerry Osborn (SOCO Imaging of Colorado Springs) will be talking us through his process for preparing images for print, and all the things we need to consider. This promises to be a very informative program that should provide valuable insights for all skill levels.

Jerry’s services are used by many of Colorado’s finest artists and photographers.

This Month's Competition is WinterThe official definition - Photos depicting some element or aspect of winter. Photos taken during winter months in warm or tropical climes are not acceptable.

The way most of Colorado looks this time of year you should have no problem finding suitable images for the competition. Good luck everyone.

If you need the Competition Entry forms or the template for the stick-on labels, you can get both from the Focus website on the Competition Rules page.

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And the Circles Go Round by Diane Katzenberger

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January Open Competition ResultsMedia Artist Image Title Score

f8 Color Elmer Paetow Prairie Sunset 9

Cecilia Broder Slot Canyon Rainbow 10

Jason Wilson Tower of London 10

Digital Cecilia Broder Silent Beauty 9

Gwen Piña Nature's Valentine 9

Monochrome Jason Wilson Battersea Power 9f11 Color Todd Christensen Running with Determination 9

Ron Cooper Morning Studies 10

Ron Cooper Take Me Home 10

Jimmy Doolittle Morning in Maine 10

Jimmy Doolittle Apple Ball 10

Rich Hayes Home for the Holidays 10

Digital Marilyn Clark Christmas Chaos 9

Marilyn Clark Yes, Old Barns Do Go to Heaven 9

Wayne Corrigan Just Another Sandy Day in Colorado 9

Brian Donovan Proud Grandfather 9

Kevin Holliday Lone Tree 9

Fred Larke Going Up 9

Butch Mazzuca Molton Barn 9

A.J. Spong Orchids 9

Dick York Roadside Cabin 9

Cohan Zarnoch A Look of Strength 9

Cohan Zarnoch Desperation 9

Todd Christensen Mountain Goat in High Alpine Meadow 10

Todd Christensen Speed in the Time Trial 10

Diane Katzenberger And the Circles Go Round 10

Diane Katzenberger Morning Cappucino 10

Karen Kirkpatrick The Road Less Traveled 10

Danny Lam Abandoned House 10

Butch Mazzuca Starry, Starry Night 10

A.J. Spong Pyrophobia 10

Gary Witt Golden Pocket 10

Gary Witt Serpentine Quest 10

Dick York Colors of Romance 10

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f11 Monochrome Jimmy Doolittle Briding the Elements 9(con't) Ron Cooper In the Window 10

Kevin Holliday Crossing Darkness 10

Kevin Holliday Divergence 10

Danny Lam Eldorado Canyon 10f16 Color Marv Mickelson Willow Park 9

Marv Mickelson Red Mountain 9

Mary Paetow Watching 9

Oz Pfenninger City Scene 9

Joe Bonita Stainless Steel Peacock 10

Cliff Lawson Erik 10

Digital Todd Lytle Sight for Sore Eyes 9

Leander Urmy Aerial Acrobat 9

Leander Urmy Backlit Bee 9

Dan Greenberg Castle Valley 10

Nancy Myer Dance of the Flowers 10

Nancy Myer Jubilant tree in the Park 10

Oz Pfenninger Ventilation Pipes 10

Monochrome Paul DiSalvo Twisted Trunks 9

Joe Bonita The Nonconformist 10

Paul DiSalvo Courthouse Butte 10

Cliff Lawson Two 10

Oz Pfenninger Double Helix 10

Remember to send your winning Print images to Webmaster@FocusColorado.com for the online galleries.And please use the same naming conventions as we do for Digital Submissions.

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Crossing Darkness by Kevin HollidayTower of London by Jason Wilson

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Calls For Entries & Photo ContestsSpark Gallery - Focus(no, this isn't a contest just for us!!)

Spark Gallery joins Denver's 2015 Month of Photography with a juried photography show. Photography is the only theme for this show, and Spark welcomes submissions from all photogra-phers.

Juror: Photographer Mark Sink

Call deadline: February 25, 2015Exhibit dates: March 19 - April 12, 2015

Registration and more info at Youjudgeit.org

C4FAP – Black and White 2015We welcome all artist interpretations on this theme. All capture types and photographic processes are eligible to submit.

JUROR: Roy L. Flukinger

As Senior Research Curator of Photography at the Harry Ransom Center, Flukinger assists in the develop-ment, administration and application of the collections. He has and continues to lecture and publish extensively in such fields as regional, cultural and contemporary photography, and the history of art and photography.

Entries due: March 18, 2015 Exhibition dates: Jul. 25 - Aug. 29, 2015

Visit the C4FAP website for complete information and entry details.

Park Hill Art FestivalThis is an outdoor juried fine art/fine craft show that will once again be presented on the grounds of the Park Hill Masonic lodge. The grounds are located on Montview Blvd between Dahlia and Eudora street.

They will be accepting a maximum of 70 artists. The dates for the show have been chosen carefully as May 29, 30, & 31 is one of the city's most beautiful months/weekends.

Application Deadline - postmarked by April 1st, 2015

Visit the Park Hills Festival website for fee and appli-cation information.

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The Nonconformist by Joe Bonita

Speed in the Time Trial by Todd Christensen

InFocus – the Monthly Newsletter of the Focus Camera Club February 2015

Win a Trip to Paris!Don't miss this chance to win a once in a lifetime all expenses paid trip for a 7 Day Photo Tour in the City of Lights...Paris, France.

The trip will consist of: Paid Airfare, Meals and Accommodations and 7 Day Photo Tour.

The Paris Photo Tour will be awarded to one winner on March 4th, 2015 at WPPI in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winner does not need to be present to win. Visit the FotoPromos website to enter.

Outdoor Photographer – American Landscape contestDo we really need a description about what this contest is all about? This is the fourth year OP has run it and there have always been exceptional images entered. Entries accepted through April 9, 2015.

Visit the OP website for entry info, rules and the big list of prizes.

Local Photo Opps and EventsRuss Burden Photo Tours www.russburdenphotography.com 303.791.9997

2015 Upcoming Tours and Dates

Feb. 21 – 25, Florida Birds: Everglades / Fort Myers / West Palm

Mar 31 - Apr 11, Tanzania African Safari

Apr 14 - Apr 25, Tanzania African Safari (Expert photo instruction from two professional photogra-phers. You’ll receive constant tips and hints of what and how to photograph during every session.)

May 9 - 15, Monument Valley / Slot Canyons

May 24 - June 2, Oregon Coast - 10 day trip

Members Art on DisplayLong-time Focus member, Helen Tyler; past Focus member, Deb DesMarteau, and current Focus member, Marilyn Clark are displaying their artwork at the Delectable Egg, 5312 Denver Tech Center Boulevard, Suite 100 in Greenwood Village between February 5th and March 31st. They invite Focus members to drop by for breakfast or lunch and enjoy their artistic interpretations of "Snow", "Barns" and "Chickens".

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InFocus – the Monthly Newsletter of the Focus Camera Club February 2015

Body Beautiful Tour Denver - March 28th!

Lindsay Adler’s Body Beautiful Tour is a 33-city tour, providing photographers with the tools and tech-niques needed to shape and flatter the human form. In this jam-packed class, world-renowned fashion photographer Lindsay Adler will walk through her secrets of stunning posing, lighting and creative con-cepts. She will explore the realms of fashion, boudoir, and fine art nudes as well as the similarities and differences between these styles of photography.

You can view all of the details on the Mzed website.

Frame #37A collection of extra tidbits I've discovered during the past few weeks.

— Buzzfeed.com is chock full of outlandish headlines meant to grab you by the eyeballs and get you to stop everything and go to their site. At least this one is relative to us...The Most Astonishing Photos That Won Awards In 2014

— Photoshop Week 2015 at CreativeLive.com is Feb. 23-28. 5 days of FREE PS training from some of the best teachers around. Visit the CreativeLive website to RSVP for the event.

— Don't get caught up in gear, lab tests, fancy software, or any marketing BS. Just go shoot something!

— Photo trips? How about Ireland, or Durango, CO, or maybe you're ready for the Galapagos.

The most important thing in photography is the six inches behind the viewfinder.-– Stanley Leary

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Serpentine Quest by Gary Witt

Pyrophobia by A.J. Spong

Double Helix by Oz Pfenninger