A meeting was held on Nov. 15th at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Pike County to discuss plans for starting a chapter of GNPA in the West Central Georgia area. George Bradfield, Vice-President of GNPA addressed the group. Eleven other persons attended the meeting: Alicia Pastiran, Ann Pasley, Bonny Shockley, Francis Hauke, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Day, Johnnie Ann Gaskill, King Davis, Linda Godwin, Margie Lentini, and Sheryl Farr. Although all of them are members of Shutterbugs, membership in Shutterbugs is not a requirement for membership in the new chapter. Photographers (of any skill level) who enjoy photographing nature are invited to join as soon as the new chapter become operational. In the meantime, contact Johnnie Ann Gaskill if you wish to have your name added to the list of persons interested in the new chapter.

One of Melba Brown's photos placed as a finalist in a recent contest sponsored by www.betterphoto.com. To see the image, "Fall in Colorado #2," please visit Melba's gallery on this site: http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?mem=243773 (Scroll down to see more of Melba's beautiful images, many of which have been designated as Editors Picks or Finalists.) Her most recent finalist was one of the 748 chosen from over 14,200 entries and is "in the running" to be chosen as a winner. To see all the finalists, click here: http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGall2.asp?catID=48071 Congratulations to Melba for creating award-winning images.

Shutterbugs Fill The United Bank Calendar!

Front Cover - "Window at Hotel Upson" --- Melba Brown

December 2011 - "Icy Hot" --- ChadD Morton

April 2012 - "A Refreshing Summer Bath" --- Jim Davidson

May 2012 - "Roadside Remembrance" --- Bonny Shockley

June 2012 - "Three of a Kind" --- James O. Day, MD

July 2012 - "Summer Afternoon" --- Anna Mary Ellerbee

November 2012 - "Leaves of Gold" --- Dianne Culpepper Kelly