tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69585313770924855712024-03-13T14:09:35.332-04:00West Central Georgia ShutterbugsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338865742229196384noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-54056151614231105852015-03-05T20:37:00.001-05:002015-03-05T20:37:50.223-05:00Shutterbugs Earn Ribbons<br />
Three Shutterbugs and one former Shutterbugs member received ribbons on
Feb. 20, 2015, at a photography competition hosted by the Georgia Nature
Photographers’ Association (GNPA)—Central Chapter.<br />
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Best in Show: Linda Godwin<br />
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1st Place: Jimmy Day (former member)<br />
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2nd Place: Anna Mary Ellerbee (shown in the photo below)<br />
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Honorable Mention: Francis Hauke<br />
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Congratulations!!!<br />
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Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-78776829425298720552015-02-28T20:01:00.002-05:002015-02-28T20:01:54.006-05:00Featured Photographer King DavisKing Davis is the Featured Photographer for March 2015. You can view his bio and sample photographs <a href="http://wcgshutterbugs.blogspot.com/p/featured-photographer_28.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-29046042252923644032015-02-19T13:13:00.000-05:002015-02-19T13:13:46.338-05:00King Davis Leads Flower Photography Class<div style="text-align: center;">
Local Photographer To Lead Flower Photography Class</div>
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A presentation on flower photography will be given by Thomaston native
King Davis on Saturday, February 21st, at Massee Lane Gardens as part of
the 2015 Festival of Camellias. The program is scheduled for 1 pm in
the auditorium, with ample time following for attendees to photograph
throughout the gardens and greenhouses. Though primarily for beginning
and intermediate photographers, the 2-hour presentation will be
applicable to many types of photography and a wide range of experience
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There is no charge for attending the presentation, but
admission to Massee Lane is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors over 55;
children under 12 are admitted free. Massee Lane Gardens is the home of
The American Camellia Society and is located at 100 Massee Lane, about
five miles south of Fort Valley, GA on Georgia Highway 49. Registration
by calling 877.422.6355 is encouraged, but is not required for
attendance.<br />
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For more info on the gardens, visit
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Lane Gardens. To view samples of King’s flower photography, visit his
blog (<a href="http://www.kingdavis.zenfolio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kingdavis.zenfolio.com</a>) and then scroll down to find the
“Blooms” gallery. He is an active member of the West Central Georgia
Shutterbugs.<br />
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July 29, 1952-January 24, 2015</div>
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Dianne
joined the Shutterbugs in 2009 and was an active member thereafter,
serving in several leadership roles, recruiting other photographers,
attending group meetings and functions, etc. She was also a member of
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loved photography, especially nature, landscapes, and close-up
subjects—and she created beautiful images. Her work was chosen for
several of United Bank’s annual calendars. Her photos won awards at the
Georgia National Fair in Perry; and was exhibited in several locations,
including Callaway Gardens, Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC), A Novel
Experience (bookstore in Zebulon), and the LEAF (Library, Educational,
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was an avid learner and an eager participant, going on as many photo
shoots as possible, attending workshops locally and far away, and
attending Shutterbugs meetings to learn from the variety of excellent
photographers invited to speak at Shutterbugs meetings. “Just being able
to get out with other photographers to learn and have fun is a
wonderful experience,” she said. Just days before she passed away she
was still wishing she could do that very thing!</div>
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she was so eager to photograph the beauty all around her, she obviously
agreed with Ansel Adams who said, “Sometimes I do get to places just
when God is ready to have somebody click the shutter.” And click the
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She used a
point-and-shoot camera to create award-winning photos, proving Ansel
Adams was right when he said, “It is the photographer, not the camera,
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Dianne was much admired and will be greatly missed.Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-29024603475428658632015-02-13T19:49:00.000-05:002015-02-13T19:49:36.326-05:00Shutterbugs attend "Puppy Love" photography exhibit<br />
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Six Shutterbugs attended the opening reception for the 8<sup>th</sup> annual “Puppy Love” photography exhibit hosted by A Novel Experience in Zebulon on the evening of Feb. 7<sup>th</sup>.
Francis Hauke and Linda Godwin were there, as were Rachel and Charles
McClelland and Johnnie Ann Gaskill, who are shown (right to left) in one
of the photos. In the second photo, Ellen Tew (a charter member of the
Shutterbugs) snaps a picture of the excited photographer who received
two ribbons: 1<sup>st</sup> Place and “Best in Show.”<br />
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Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-11385196746693339232015-02-13T19:30:00.000-05:002015-02-13T20:40:47.468-05:00Shutterbugs Visit Callaway GardensSeveral Shutterbugs indicated they wanted to go to Callaway Gardens on Feb. 4<sup>th</sup>.
However, due to illness and other hindrances, only Melba Brown and
Johnnie Ann Gaskill actually went. They had a wonderful time as they
developed their macro photography skills. Hopefully, others will get to
go at another time, as Sherry Kunde did, because there’s much to
photograph during every season at Callaway, even winter! Admission is
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Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-66304598341508769262015-02-01T15:01:00.000-05:002015-02-28T19:52:56.036-05:00Featured Photographer Melba Brown<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Our featured photographer for January 2015 is Melba Brown, who has been a member of Shutterbugs since the group started in 2006 and has held various leadership positions. She has been especially helpful with the two exhibits the Shutterbugs have held at Callaway Gardens. <br />
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After retiring from the Georgia Department of Transportation in 2001 with 34 years of service, she rekindled her love for photography. She has taken photography classes from Jim Henderson, John Reed, and also traveled with John Baker on his photography tours to Vermont and the Palouse (Washington State).<br />
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Several of her photos have been chosen for United Bank calendars, including one on the July page in the 2015 calendar. Her photos have been exhibited at Callaway Gardens, TUAC, A Novel Experience and The Williamson LEAF (Library, Educational and Art Facility). She has won many awards at the Georgia National Fair, as well as on her online gallery at <a href="http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?memberID=243773" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better Photo</a>.<br />
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She enjoys traveling, reading and gardening. She is a member of the Upson Historical Society and served on the publication committee for the book, “Upson County - A Pictorial History”. She has presented many programs to local civic and church groups to show photos of her travel adventures and also to share her love and knowledge of gardening she acquired as a Master Gardener.<br />
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<br />Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-6637477778741848862015-01-22T21:07:00.000-05:002015-01-22T21:07:10.753-05:00An Exciting New Chapter OpensThrough the years, the Shutterbugs club has been a work in progress. We
started off in January 2006 as a small, loosely knit group comprised of
people of all ages and interests who loved photography and wanted to
learn more about it and have fun shooting alongside others. <br />
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As the group grew, we elected officers who worked tirelessly behind the
scenes to secure speakers for the monthly meetings, to plan photo
shoots, to publicize our events, to arrange opportunities for us to
exhibit our work (Callaway, TUAC, A Novel Experience, the Georgia
National Fair in Perry…), etc. Our group grew by leaps and bounds—in
numbers, as well as in skill. Even when membership reached its highest
(over 60 members), we continued to feel like “family” because we’d
formed lasting friendships as we went places together, had fun together,
learned from one another, supported one another’s efforts, and gave
emotional support during difficult times.<br />
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For various reasons, our membership began to decline, leading us to vote
(in January 2015) to dispense with regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday
in each month. However, members present at that meeting wanted the group
to stay together, since each has benefitted greatly from being a part
of the group. Thus, we decided we would revert to the way we were when
the group was just beginning: that we would focus on learning together
in a less structured environment. We plan to go on lots of field trips
and just have fun as we develop friendships and help one another learn
more about photography.<br />
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To that end, Johnnie Ann Gaskill has volunteered to continue to maintain
an e-mail list of those who wish to be notified about upcoming
activities. Interested persons may request their name to be added to the
list by sending an e-mail to <a href="mailto:wcgshutter@gmail.com" target="_blank">wcgshutter@gmail.com</a>. Jan Price has
volunteered to handle the publicity (newspapers, blog, Facebook, etc.).
Charles McClelland and Jim Davidson will manage the checking account.
Our blog will continue to have a “Featured Photographer” page, which
will showcase the wonderful talent that’s in our local area.<br />
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Thus, we begin a new and exciting chapter in our story! Do contact us if
you’d like to help “write” it and, perhaps, snap some pictures that
will document our fun times together. As always, photographers of all
skill levels are invited to participate. Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-81608156010690854852015-01-01T22:47:00.002-05:002015-01-01T22:47:46.968-05:00January 2015 Meeting The Shutterbugs will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday,
January 13, 2015, 6:30 p.m. at the Hightower Memorial Library, 800 West
Gordon Street (across from Upson Regional Medical Center) in Thomaston.
All members are urged to attend in order to have input regarding the
future of the club. Members are urged to think about whether they’d be
willing to assume a leadership role in the new year. In order to have
time to discuss the challenges facing the club, there will be no
instructional program.Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-62927862163023188612014-12-30T19:48:00.000-05:002014-12-30T19:48:19.128-05:00Congratulations<i></i><br />
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These four Shutterbugs have photos in the 2015 United Bank Calendar: Jim Davidson (Dec. 2014), Marcia Fisher (April 2015), Melba Brown (July 2015), and Leah Jordan (October 2015). We are so proud of them and for them. A reception for all the photographers was held on November 20th at the United Bank in Zebulon. Stop by any of the branch offices to secure a free copy of the calendar. <i>(Please note: Jim’s photo is on the Dec. <b>2014</b> page, not on the Dec. 2015 page, as indicated on the calendar.)</i>Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-55345265012662083972014-12-30T19:18:00.001-05:002015-02-01T14:43:12.464-05:00Featured Photographer Don Brown<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I retired in 2006 from the Federal Aviation Administration after serving as an air traffic controller for 25 years. I was a founding member of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and wrote a column for AvWeb (an internet-based aviation magazine) for 5 years. My retirement gift from my wife was a Nikon D80.<br />
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I started taking photographs on my first visit to the Rocky Mountains when I was 28 years old. A brief association with a stock photography company convinced me that I didn't want to be a commercial photographer. After drifting away from it for a few years, I was glad to pick up the hobby again when I retired. Learning the digital side of photography is still a challenge.<br />
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Photography -- like all my hobbies -- is an excuse to get outside. I photograph the sunrise virtually every morning. Being alone in the darkness, watching the stars fade into daylight is my favorite time of day. Besides the sunrise, my favorite subjects are mountains and rodeos. I'd love to photograph every sunset but there are other demands on my time. <br />
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I'm currently the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Pike County. I sing in the choir at St. George's Episcopal Church in Griffin. I live in Williamson with my wife and daughter. After the first of the year, I will start working on a large, long-term project -- creating the world's first photography park.<br />
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You can find me most mornings, walking and taking pictures at the neighborhood lake while I try to get comfortable with the word "artist" and taking a compliment.<br />
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<br />Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-14558716979326955992014-12-08T15:38:00.002-05:002014-12-08T15:38:40.989-05:00Lacie Kate Jordan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vice President Leah Jordan and her husband Henry proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Lacie Kate, on Nov. 14<sup>th </sup>at
1:31 p.m. She weighed 6 lbs., 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. With a
talented photographer like Leah for a mother, Lacie Kate will not lack
for beautiful photos of herself. Congratulations, Leah and Henry!
Welcome, Lacie Kate, to the Shutterbugs “family.” Hope to see you soon
at a meeting!Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-30812813132358881372014-12-02T05:00:00.000-05:002014-12-02T05:00:02.239-05:00Shutterbugs at GNPA ReceptionSeveral Shutterbugs are also members of the Georgia Nature Photographers’ Association (GNPA) and are active in the GNPA—Central chapter that meets every third Tuesday (except Dec.) at the J. Joel Edwards Library in Zebulon. Photos taken by members of that chapter are on display during November at A Novel Experience Bookstore, located on the courthouse square in Zebulon. Six Shutterbugs have photos in the exhibit: Dianne Kelly, Jim Davidson, Johnnie Ann Gaskill, Linda Best, Linda Godwin, Marcia Fisher, and Francis Hauke. Congratulations to Dianne Kelly who sold a photo! <br />
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These Shutterbugs attended the reception there on Nov. 15th: Johnnie Ann Gaskill, Jan Price, Don Brown, Linda Godwin, and Linda Best. (Jim Davidson also attended but was not present for the group photo). Photo by Karen Jenkins, member of GNPA.Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-39486031410292157302014-12-01T05:00:00.000-05:002014-12-01T05:00:05.346-05:00Shutterbugs Donate Food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Johnnie Ann Gaskill, one of the charter members of the West
Central Georgia Shutterbugs, delivered bags of non-perishable food
items to House of Care in Thomaston. The food was donated by the
Shutterbugs who attended the Nov. 11<sup>th</sup> meeting at the
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Shutterbugs enjoyed a delicious meal (and each other’s company) at Peachtree Café in Thomaston on Nov. 11th. Shown in the photo, starting left and going around the table: Ellen Tew, Jim Davidson, Jan Price, Marcia Fisher, Don Brown, Melba Brown, and Dianne Kelly. <i>Photo by Johnnie Ann Gaskill</i>.Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-49347722322120015992014-11-27T05:00:00.000-05:002014-11-27T05:00:02.987-05:00Shutterbugs Visit Gibbs Gardens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shutterbugs Marcia Fisher, Don Brown, Johnnie Ann Gaskill, and guest Pat (on the far right) visited Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground on Thursday, Nov. 6th and had a wonderful time.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Don Brown photographing a water fall at Gibbs Garden.</span><br />
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<br />Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-33605416564420008002014-11-26T19:42:00.002-05:002014-11-26T20:04:48.220-05:00Williamson LEAF DisplayThe Williamson LEAF (Library, Educational, and Arts Facility) invited the Shutterbugs to display (and offer for sale) some of their beautiful images, mid-October through the end of December. Congratulations to Harolyn Castleberry, who has sold a photo! The library is located at 65 Patton Street (off Hwy. 362) in Williamson. For hours and/or directions, 770-467-4001.<br />
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<br />Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-1304179400539500912014-11-25T19:35:00.001-05:002014-11-25T19:35:58.259-05:00No December MeetingThe Shutterbugs will not meet during December. The next meeting will be
on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hightower Memorial
Library in Thomaston. (Please enter through the door on the back of the
building and then turn to the right (toward the multi-media room.)
Visitors are always welcome. Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-35815326729483430172014-11-07T19:00:00.003-05:002014-12-30T19:11:57.909-05:00Featured Photographer Dianne Kelly<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Dianne Kelly is our featured photographer for November 2014 as she loves the colors of the changing leaves in the fall. Dianne has served in several positions as an officer of West Central Georgia Shutterbugs and is also a member of Georgia Nature Photographers' Association (GNPA)--since nature, landscape, macro/closeup photography is her specialty.<br />
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Her work has been chosen for several issues of United Bank's annual calendar; has won awards at the Georgia National Fair; has been exhibited in several locations, including Callaway gardens, Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC), A Novel Experience, the Williamson LEAF (Library, Educational, and Art Facility), among others. She says, "Just being able to get out with other photographers to learn and have fun is a wonderful experience!" <br />
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Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-77969909967446202562014-10-29T22:27:00.002-04:002014-10-29T22:27:41.584-04:00November MeetingIn lieu of our regular meeting and program at the library, we will meet
on Tuesday, November 11th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Peachtree Cafe, 99 Jeff
Davis Road, in Thomaston.(The cafe is very near the intersection of
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If you were an official member as of this past August, you are invited
to enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet (hot bar, salad bar, desserts, etc.)
for FREE. If you weren't a current member at that time, you (and other
guests) are welcome to attend. The cost per person (non-members) for the
buffet is $9.90, which includes drink and taxes.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Please bring at least one non-perishable food item to donate to a local food pantry. </span></b><br />
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email no later than Thursday, Nov. 6th, so we can let the cafe know how
many to expect.</span></b>Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-25301253953149486872014-10-11T23:03:00.000-04:002014-10-11T23:03:13.309-04:00Congratulations, MarciaCongratulations to Marcia Fisher. She did very well at the Georgia National Fair, Perry, GA. <br />
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GA agriculture in black and white - 1st<br />
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Animals in black and white - 2nd<br />
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Plants in black and white - 3rd<br />
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People in color - 5th<br />
Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-41417438077997986182014-10-02T22:19:00.000-04:002014-11-07T18:44:08.724-05:00Featured Photographer Marcia Fisher<br />
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Marcia Sue Fisher, our October photographer of the month, is a charter member of the W.C. Georgia Shutterbugs. The first meeting was held in her home in Jan. 2006. She has served the group as recording secretary.<br />
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Marcia enjoys nature and travel photography. She is also a member of the Georgia Nature Photographers Association. Her work has won various awards at the Georgia National Fair, GNPA competitions, and the Tobler Mill Art Fest, and she has been juried into Slow Exposures and Atlanta Celebrates Photography.<br />
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Marcia is a native of California and a graduate of the University of California in Berkeley. She has a Master's degree in Social Welfare. Marcia moved to Georgia in 1997 and she works part time for Be in Health as a teacher. Marcia has an autobiography entitled A New Song for Marcia which gives testimony to the transforming power of God in her life.<br />
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After moving to Thomaston Marcia took up photography following in her father’s footsteps. She loves to photograph at nearby Callaway Gardens and other beautiful sites in Georgia. She also is a world traveler and has included two photographs taken in Israel. Her trip to Israel in 2007 was a high light in her life.<br />
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Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-66751940596436396932014-09-22T12:43:00.001-04:002014-09-22T12:43:41.587-04:00October 2014 MeetingThe Shutterbugs’ next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30
p.m. at the Hightower Memorial Library, 800 West Gordon Street,
Thomaston (across the street from Upson Regional Medical Center). During
the program, various members will show samples of their work and ask
fellow photographers to provide feedback as to what could have been done
to make the image even better, what the strengths of the image are,
creative editing suggestions, etc. Anyone interested in photography is
welcome to come learn more about ways to create a really good photo.Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-56242189545402677612014-09-22T12:22:00.000-04:002014-09-22T12:42:11.025-04:00TUAC Reception<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Standing with the Shutterbugs who attended the reception is TUAC’s Visual Arts Chair Patsy Perdue (center, back row). Not shown is Melba Brown, who had to leave before the photo was taken. Seated (left to right): Dianne Kelly, Marcia Fisher, Anna Mary Ellerbee, Rachel McClelland. Standing (left to right): Johnnie Ann Gaskill, Jim Davidson, Joy Corley, Patsy Perdue, Keith Huckaby, King Davis, Ellen Tew.<br />
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The Thomaston-Upson Arts Center (TUAC) held a reception on Sept. 9th for the West Central Georgia Shutterbugs, whose work is on display there. After the many attendees had voted for their favorite image, the votes were tallied. Two images taken by King Davis tied for First Place. Other photographers’ images that were among the top “vote getters” were: 2nd place: Dianne Kelly, Marcia Fisher, King Davis; 3rd place: Melba Brown and Rachel McClelland. Congratulations to each of them and to all the photographers whose beautiful images remain on display at TUAC until the end of September. Kudos to Marcia Fisher and Rachel McClelland who sold one of their images during the reception.<br />
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Speaking on behalf of all the Shutterbugs, Johnnie Ann Gaskill, one of the charter members, said, “We are so grateful to TUAC for supporting us in various ways ever since we organized in January 2006. We also appreciate the newspapers and the local radio station for publicizing our monthly meetings and special opportunities, such as our recent exhibit at Callaway Gardens. And we thank those who stop by to see our work and to comment favorably on it. For example, Patsy Perdue said, “The Shutterbugs have a unique way of illuminating the ordinary world in an extraordinary way so that all who view their works can enjoy the experience. The photographs on exhibit at the TUAC Gallery are wonderful examples of their talents."<br />
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Such support encourages us to keep on developing our skills and to continue reaching out to other photographers who want to learn.<br />
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The following photographs were taken by Ellen Tew.<br />
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Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958531377092485571.post-74426534720424732472014-09-08T18:40:00.001-04:002014-09-08T18:40:38.560-04:00Seminar and TUAC Exhibit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two members of the West Central Georgia Shutterbugs recently attended a
photography seminar led by Darrell Gulin, a Seattle-based photographer
who is one of Canon’s prestigious “Explorers of Light.” The seminar was
hosted by the Photographic Society of Chattanooga. During the reception
that was held the evening before the all-day seminar, Darrell posed with
Johnnie Ann Gaskill (left) and Marcia Fisher. (Photo taken by Mark
Gilliland.) Samples of Darrell’s photography may be viewed on
<a href="http://gulinphoto.com/">http://gulinphoto.com/</a>.<br />
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Photographs taken by Johnnie and Marcia will be among those on display
during the Shutterbugs’ annual exhibit at the Thomaston-Upson Arts
Council (TUAC) Gallery, located at 201 South Center Street in
Thomaston. The exhibit kicks off with a reception on Tuesday, Sept.
9th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. and will be open the entire month of Sept. and may
be viewed during TUAC’s regular business hours (T, TH, F, 10-5; Wed.,
10-noon; closed Mondays and weekends).Jans Funny Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.com0