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About the South Bay Camera Club
The
South Bay Camera Club
was organized 60 years ago by novice printmakers for the purpose
of sharing the mutual benefits of their new hobby. The club
is now a member of the Southern California Council of Camera
Clubs (S4C) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA).
The purpose is still the same, sharing the fascinating hobby
of modern photography.
Photographic
knowledge is shared through competitions, workshops and friendships.
Colored slides still make up half of the activities, but the
interest on prints and digital images is growing. Club competitions
are equally divided now, and include the following:
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Color
Slides are entered for their artistic value and originality.
Any subject may be entered and will be critiqued by an
outside judge. Two skill levels were established in order
to permit the beginners to be eligible for awards similar
to the experienced competitors. |
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Nature
Slides have the same evaluation as above, except that
they shall be limited to natural history and wildlife
without the hand of man. PSA rules are observed for all
entrants. |
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Photo
Journalism Slides are made for informative or emotional
impact. The emphasis is in story telling more than pictorial
quality. They may not be altered to misrepresent the truth.
Some prints and digital images may come under this category. |
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Photo
Travel Slides are to depict an uncommon time, place,
or culture of interest to the audience. Again, photo quality
is the prime goal, with skill levels sharing the awards. |
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Color
Prints may be made commercially, in the darkroom,
or by computer. Only the maker may submit prints or
digital images. Subject matter is unrestricted, but
the original photo must be obvious. Digital manipulation
is expected. The best photographs are awarded, without
regard to skill levels.
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Monochrome
Prints are judged separately under the same criteria
as color prints, with equal awards. Hand or computer coloration
or toning is limited to 1 color. |
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Digital
Images are submitted through this Web site. They
are projected onto a big screen and judged similar to
color slides. Monochrome images are welcomed, and are
intermixed with the color images, without separate awards.
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Projected Slide Images Rules Click HERE
Projected Digital Images Rules Click HERE
Only Members
may enter the competitions. Guests are welcome to all meetings,
so come view our outstanding photographs.
Membership
is just $40 a year, which includes two meetings a month, (except
Dec. and June), a slide and a print workshop many months,
field trips, and two annual banquets. Join us soon!
Rebeca Garcia-Baylis , President, SBCC
To view the membership application form click HERE.
You may print out this form, fill it out and bring it to the monthly meeting with your dues to join the South Bay Camera Club.
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