How to Creatively Photograph Flowers is Topic for September 11 Meeting

Photographer Mike Moats will be the club's featured speaker at the September meeting.  Mike is an international award-winning full time pro macro photographer from Michigan.  He is a Tamron Image Master, Vanguard Pro, and his articles and images have been published in many photo magazines for over 15 years.  He has a Macro Photo Club online with over 2,600 members, from 28 countries.  Mike teaches workshops and speaks at photo conference throughout the US.  Club meetings are monthly (except July) on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall of Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 Main St. in Shallotte. Guests are always welcome. Membership is open to photographers of all skill levels. Meetings consist of informative programs on photographic techniques, topics, and software usage, member photo presentations and critiques, guest speakers and much more. Our next meeting will be held on September 11.

Henry Rinne Showcases The Art of Architecture Photography

The art of capturing images of buildings and architecture was the topic for the August 14 meeting of the Coastal Carolina Camera Club.  Our speaker was Henry Rinne from the Raleigh area and his program, “Finding Drama in Architecture."  Henry answered the question “why do I photograph architecture?” A building’s dramatic form narrates a story, and he looks to reveal this narrative in the buildings he photographs. Some structures are simply monumental forms that must be monumentality (grandeur, size, significance) conveyed through the image. Other forms are mysterious. Their tales are present but elusive to our sensibilities. Something is hidden behind the facade, and contrast brings out the impact of the forms and their sensuality. Since structures are made to be used and provide context to people’s lives, Henry attempts to create an image that resonates with the narrative of human life. Henry shared his techniques for capturing dramatic architecture images. 

"Reflections" Competition Judged

The internal competition for June was on the theme of "Reflections".   A judge from the Photographic Society of America reviewed the entries and selected six for top prizes.  The club members entered under two categories, with Group A being the more experienced members. 

Peter Riekstins image of "Reflecting Pines" was given the top award in Group A.  Charlie Baggett's "Self Reflection" was awarded second place and Steve Wingfield's "Strasbourg Morning" was given a third place ribbon. In Group B, Dorothy Simone Foley's image of "Day Dreamer" was awarded the top honors, Brian Whitton's "Reflections" was awarded second place. John Medeiros's image of "Fender Bender" was named third place. Congrats to all who entered!

Group A Winners, from first to third place.

Group B Winners, from first to third place.

Round 2 Entries to Photographic Society of America

Our club belongs to the international Photographic Society of America (PSA).  Throughout the year, our members enter images under three categories: Nature, Color, and Monochrome. We recently completed Round 2 entries and received the following judging. Please click to launch   Round 2 Results.pdf

August Slide Show - Statues and Monuments

June Slide Show - My Back Yard

Club members were invited to submit up to 5 images shot in their own back yards. An interesting collection of flora and fauna photographed a few feet away from our back doors!  Click on square in bottom left corner to view in full screen mode.

Field Trips

Recently, several members of the Club went to Wilmington's Arlie Gardens as a field trip. Here's some of the shots they came away with that day.  New field trips are in the planning stages for this fall, so check back.