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These are the topics for 2012-13.  Topics for next year (2011-12) are here. Nature Big Sky Pictures can be of anything, but the catch is that at least 60% of the photo has to be sky and the primary subject!  Samples Swamp, Marsh or Wetland Include your best photos including wetland landscapes, plants, flora and wildlife. Use of Negative Spaces Negative space is the space around your subjects in your photographs. The space of nothingness in your photographs is just as important as the space that is taken up with...

May Meetings May 3rd Members show their Year End Photo Presentations Meeting at the Mayfair United Church. 902 33 Street West, Saskatoon (map) 7-9pm May 10th A Night at Don’s Photo – Demo’s, Deals and so much more 1902 – 8th Street, Saskatoon (view map) 7-9pm Bring a lawn chair and we can sit around outside! May 17th Awards Night! The final meeting until September Meeting at the Mayfair United Church. 902 33 Street West, Saskatoon (map) 7-9pm Stay tuned for the Summer Fun calendar and announcement of new clinic...

Nature Reflection Whether you interpret it literally or metaphorically, we’re looking for your interpretation of a single word: reflection.  No reflections in a mirror, a window, sunglasses, etc. because this is a Nature clinic.  Samples More samples Trees Show your view of trees in nature…no trees planted by man. Samples Wildflowers and/or Birds Photos where the main subject is of wildflowers and/or birds.  Flowers can not be planted by man.  Your best bird shots must be in nature….no caged birds or from a zoo!  Samples General Sports You best photo...

We are on the move again! All meetings in April will be at the Mayfair United Church. 902 33 Street West, Saskatoon (map) April Meetings April 5th Guest Presenter: Trudy Janssens April 12th Annual General Meeting April 19th Summer fun planning meeting and Selection of 2012-13 Clinic Topics

Our next presentationLarry Easton will be presenting “Architectural Heritage of Saskatchewan” on Tuesday. His book “Legacy of Stone: Saskatchewan’s Stone Buildings” will be available for sale for $25. Year End CompetitionsSubmissions are due on Tuesday. Submit entries for Portrait, Color, Black & White and Creative. Prints: Up to 16×20, mounted (mat optional) Digital: use clinic criteria Limit: 1 print and/or digital per category (maximum of 8 entries) Judged by 3 professionals Winners announced at the Awards Night on May 17th **Note that the winner of the Portrait Print (not digital)...

These are the winning entries for the “Color and Contrast” nature clinic. DIGITAL IMAGE WINNERS Winner: Digital Altered Reality Sunset on the River Saskatchewan by Scott Prokop Winner: Digital Black and White Storm Season by Kyle Remus Winner: Digital Traditional Color Brilliant Reflection by Bruce Johnson  PRINT WINNERS Winner: Print Altered RealityTequila Sunrise by Gordon Sukut Winner: Print Black and White / MonochromeHoodoo Nesting Ground by Wayne Corbett  Winner: Print Traditional ColorFanfare by Gayvin Franson Digital Image of print not available Check out all the photos entered for the nature...