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HISTORIC B&O ROUNDHOUSE

Saturday, May 25th, 10:00 am
Field Trip Organizer: Mike Kopkas
Contact Info: mkopkas@wideopenwest.com

What: A variety of railroad trains and equipment and the remains of the B&O Roundhouse.  Railroad equipment being repaired and restored.  Climb on board an elegant “parlor coach” from the 1920’s.  You can also get photos of some of Cleveland’s industrial sites.

Where: Historic B&O Roundhouse: 2800 West 3^rd Street, Cleveland, OH, 44113

When: Saturday, May 25th, 10:00 am.

Equipment: You should be able to use almost any of your lenses – wide angle, zoom, or macro.  Some of the site is indoors inside the repair shop, some inside coach cars, and some outdoors.  Tripods are recommended, especially for indoor shots. Polarizer, cable release or use your timer.   Please wear weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes as the site is still in rough condition.

Cost: $5 Cash donation payable at the roundhouse.

http://www.midwestrailway.org/
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2012/05/the_bo_railroad_roundhouse_on.html
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMD3JE_BO_roundhouse_Cleveland_Ohio

The following two links are courtesy of Prof. Paul Jacklitch, Department of Art and Art History at Baldwin Wallace University:
http://www.pbase.com/d61artprof/railway_society
http://www.pbase.com/d61artprof/midwest_railway_roundhouse_and_rail_yard_ii

November 19th, 2012 Print Competition Results

Thanks to our judges: Doug Mamere, Rob Erich and Bernie Smith
 
                       NATURE - PRINTS

     Mike Kopkas           Orangutan goes Ape                    25 pts. 1st place
     Mike Kopkas               Cheetah                                 24 pts. 2nd place
     Bill Armstrong       Cascade Park Waterfall                  24 pts. 2nd place
     Sylvia Banks          Autumn in the Metroparks              24 pts. 2nd place
     Craig Bevan            Struttin' my Stuff                        24 pts. 2nd place
     E. Jakubowski              Yellowstone                           24 pts. 2nd place
     DeeAnn Rose           Mountainside Falls                      23 pts. 3rd place
     R. McClelland               Butterfly                               22 pts.
     George diaconu         Red Canyon                             22 pts.
     Sylvia Banks              Aspens Aglow                          22 pts.
     Craig Bevan            Osprey and Baby                        22 pts.
     E. Jakubowski          Swallow Falls                             21 pts.
     Maria Diaconu           Utah Dome                              21 pts.
     George Diaconu           Monkey                                 21 pts.
     DeeAnn Rose            Smokey Mountains                     20 pts.
     R. McClelland            Sweet gum Tree                       20 pts.
     Maria Diaconu               Bison                                  18 pts.
     Ed Saus                    Dwarf Larkspur                        18 pts.
    

                 SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD - PRINTS

     Sylvia Banks               Petal Edges                            24 pts. 1st place
     Craig Bevan             Beauty at Rest                           24 pts. 1st place
     Sylvia Banks              Surface Colors                          23 pts. 2nd place
     Mike Kopkas             Choosing Sides                          23 pts. 2nd place
     DeeAnn Rose            Garden Spider                          23 pts. 2nd place
     R. McClelland            Flower Center                          23 pts. 2nd place
     DeeAnn Rose        Along came a Spider                     23 pts. 2nd place
     Craig Bevan            Prayer Time                               23 pts. 2nd place
     E. Jakubowski         Magnolia Blossom                        22 pts.
     George Diaconu          Green bug                              22 pts.
     Jeanette Smith       Bee on Flower                             21 pts.
     R. McClelland           Sleepy Head                              20 pts.
     E. Jakubowski        Pigeon on Fence                           20 pts.
     Mike Kopkas              Winter Peace                            20 pts.
     George Diaconu            At Work                                19 pts.
     Bill Armstrong             Watches                                 19 pts.

October 15, 2012 digital competition results

Monday, October 15, 2012 was our first Competition of the season. Following are the results. A big thanks to our judges: Barb Baldizzi, Dave Stretar and Bert Klein!!


                            SHAPES  -  DIGITAL

    Mike Kopkas                 Triangulation                      25 pts.    1st place
    Rebekah McClelland     Window on Window               24 pts.     2nd place
    Sylvia Banks               Oak Leaf and Ice                   24 pts.     2nd place
    Sharon Thomas              Archway                           23 pts.     3rd place
    Jeanette Smith              City Nest                           22 pts.
    E. Jakubowski               Rock Hall                           21 pts.
    Sylvia Banks                 Old Gate                            21 pts.
    Robert Hoy                   Colors                               21 pts.
    DeeAnn Rose              Cedar Breaks                        21 pts.
    Sharon Thomas             Moon                                21 pts.
    Jeaneen Sheehan   Rock & Roll Hall of Fame              21 pts.
    E. Jakubowski         Peter B. Lewis Bldg.                   21 pts.
    Bernie Smith           Ceiling Detail                            20 pts.
    Mike Kopkas             City Blocks                             20 pts.
    Jeanette Smith        Pepper Face                             20 pts.
    Bernie Smith           Pillar Detail                              20 pts.
    DeeAnn Rose        San Juan Fort                            20 pts.
    Robert Hoy              Scale                                     19 pts.
    Rebekah McClelland   Kaleidoscope                          18 pts.
    Dan Thomas           Longaberger Bldg.                     18 pts.
   

                       PICTORIAL  -  DIGITAL

    E. Jakubowski    Church in the Grand Tetons            23 pts.    1st place
    Bernie Smith           Air Show                                22 pts.    2nd place
    DeeAnn Rose      Under the Bow                            22 pts.    2nd place
    DeeAnn Rose       Mohave Desert                           22 pts.    2nd place
    Sharon Thomas   Steam Locomotive                       22 pts.    2nd place
    Jeaneen Sheehan   Cleveland Lighthouse                 21 pts.
    Sylvia Banks            Castle Window                       21 pts.
    Sharon Thomas    Cleveland Night Scene                 21 pts.
    Robert Hoy                Ice House                           21 pts.
    Mike Kopkas          Peggy's Cove                           21 pts.
    Sylvia Banks        Vase on Ledge                           21 pts.
    Mike Kopkas    A Boy and his Puddle                      20 pts.
    E. Jakubowski     CNVP Bridge                               20 pts.
    Dan Thomas       Implosion                                  20 pts.
    Dan Thomas         Newborn                                 20 pts.
    Rebekah McClelland    Strong Man                         20 pts.
    Rebekah McClelland   Do not pass Go                     19 pts.
    Bernie Smith              State Theater                       19 pts.
    Jeanette Smith        In My Garden                          18 pts.
    Jeanette Smith       Sunset on Puritas                      18 pts.
    Robert Hoy                 View                                  18 pts.           
   

February 20th, 2012 Print Competition Results

Here are the results of Monday's Competition. A big thanks to our judges: Rick Wetterau, Glenn Petranek and Tom Litzler!!
STILL LIFE - PRINTS

Sharon Thomas Paper airplanes 24 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose Lounge Lizard 23 pts. 2nd place
Craig Bevan Man in the Mist 23 pts. 2nd place
Bill Armstrong Grampaws Banjo 22 pts. 3rd place
Bill Armstrong Planting time 22 pts. 3rd place
Mickey Martynak Greek Building 21 pts.
Sharon Thomas 4 Stages of Life 21 pts.
Craig Bevan Journey's End 21 pts.
DeeAnn Rose King of the Road 20 pts.
Caren Dean Sparkling Wine 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Flower Pot in Spain 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Solar System 19 pts.

NATURE - PRINTS

Craig Bevan Madame Butterfly 24 pts. 1st place
Craig Bevan Reflecting the Catch 23 pts. 2nd place
DeeAnn Rose Elking it Out 22 pts. 3rd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Male Downy Woodpecker 21 pts.
Sharon Thomas Hawk 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Autumn Rain 21 pts.
Bill Armstrong Spray Ice 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Coming and Going 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski October Frost 20 pts.
Sharon Thomas Eagle 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Stellar Jay 20 pts.
Caren Dean Dandy Lions 20 pts.
Micky Martynak First Snow 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Mossy Rocks 19 pts.
Caren Dean Walk in the Woods 19 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!!!

March 19th, 2012 Digital Competition Results

Here are the results of the March 19th competition. THANKS to our judges from the Western Reserve Photographic Society: Michelle Drackett, Lori Diemer and Zack Bright!


PICTORIAL - DIGITAL

Bernie Smith Stan Hywet #1 24 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose Water Lily 23 pts. 2nd place
E. Jakubowski Shepard Road trail 23 pts. 2nd place
Sharon Thomas Summer Day on the Lake 23 pts. 2nd place
Robert Hoy Playground 23 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Footprints in the Sand 22 pts. 3rd place
Tom Martis Good Guys Car Show 22 pts. 3rd place
Lauri Gingher Sunset Birds 22 pts. 3rd place
Sharon Thomas Amish Country 21 pts.
Robert Hoy Morning Ride 21 pts.
Bernie Smith Rosemont Country Club 21 pts.
Mike Kopkas Big League Dreams 20 pts.
Mike Kopkas Night Train 20 pts.
Tom Martis Old Studebaker Sign 20 pts.
Maria Diaconu Public Square San Jose 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Railroad Crossing 20 pts.
Lauri Gingher Rayne Emma 20 pts.
George Diaconu Sydney Cove 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose White Flower 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Cannon Beach 19 pts.
George Diaconu Only $2.50 19 pts.
Craig Bevan Bird's Eye View 18 pts.
Craig Bevan I Ain't no Stinkin Manatee 18 pts.
Sylvia Banks Man with Rooster 18 pts.
Maria Diaconu Laguna Bondo 17 pts.

FOUR-LEGGED ANIMALS - DIGITAL

Sylvia Banks Resting 24 pts. 1st place
Robert Hoy Playful 24 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Dog on a Fence 24 pts. 1st place
Mike Kopkas Not Just Another Pretty Face 23 pts. 2nd place
Robert Hoy Enjoying the Sunset 23 pts. 2nd place
Bernie Smith Tina 23 pts. 2nd place
Sharon Thomas Budweiser Clydesdales 22 pts. 3rd place
Mike Kopkas Cat's Eye 21 pts.
Maria Diaconu Coyote 21 pts.
Craig Bevan Hanging Out 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Llama 21 pts.
George Diaconu Lunchtime 21 pts.
Craig Bevan Trying to Whistle 21 pts.
Bernie Smith Medina Ice Fest 21 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Horse Family 20 pts.
George Diaconu Young Buck 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Bath Time for Kitty 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Gimme a Break! 20 ptsl
Maria Diaconu Buck in the Backyard 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Cougar 19 pts.
Lauri Gingher Diamond 19 pts.
Tom Martis Iguana at the Butterfly House 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Peek-a-Boo 19 pts.
Lauri Gingher Lioness 19 pts.
Sylvia Banks Ole Blue Eyes 19 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!

January 23rd, 2012 Digital Competition Results

Here are the results of Southwest Camera Club's Competition on January 23.
Thanks to our judges: Tom Keyes, Doug Mamere and Bert Klein!!

ARCHITECTURE - DIGITAL

Sylvia Banks Winding Stairway 24pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Upper Sandusky Courthouse 24 pts. 1st place
Bernie Smith Flats Reflection 23 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Under the Bridge 23 pts. 2nd place
Steven Shroka Reflections 23 pts. 2nd place
Robert Hoy Cleveland Reaching Higher 23 pts. 2nd place
DeeAnn Rose A Walk in the Park 22 pts.
Mike Kopkas Holy Martys's Church 22 pts.
John Holian Kazakhstan Mosque 22 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Spa Stairs 22 pts.
Sharon Thomas Stone Arch 22 pts.
Craig Bevan Church - Florence, Italy 21 pts.
Doris Britton Grand Arcade 21 pts.
Mike Kopkas Iron Bars 21 pts.
Joe Britton Roof of Hyatt Regency 21 pts.
John Holian Astana Biatrek 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Astoria Column 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Squire's Castle 20 pts.
Joseph Fields Mayan Architecture 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Detail in Spanish Church 19 pts.
Robert Hoy Lake View 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Old Bridge 19 pts.
Joseph Fields Smithsonian Walkway 19 pts.
Caren Dean The Bell Tower 19 pts.
Steven Shroka Architecture Gone Wild 18 pts.
Doris Britton Colonial Arcade 18 pts.
Tom Martis Galena 18 pts.
Joe Britton Inside Hyatt Regency 18 pts.
Caren Dean Haunted Castle 18 pts.
Craig Bevan Building in Rome 17 pts.

NATURE - DIGITAL

Jeaneen Sheehan Sea Lion 25 pts. 1st place
Craig Bevan I Love Sushi 25 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose White Ibises 25 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Snake in the Grass 25 pts. 1st place
Robert Hoy The Kiss 24 pts. 2nd place
Robert Hoy Carefully Spun 23 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Squirrel in Tree 23 pts.
Bernie Smith Buttermilk Falls 23 pts.
Sharon Thomas Warbler 23 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Grand Tetons Sunrise 22 pts.
Craig Bevan Peek-a-Boo 22 pts.
Caren Dean Maine 22 pts.
Lauri Gingher Yucky Mushroom 22 pts.
Steven Shroka Blue Hen Falls 21 pts.
Tom Martis Crosby 21 pts.
E. Jakubowski Floating Leaf 21 pts.
Steven Shroka Standing Tall 21 pts.
Sylvia Banks Flowing Colors 20 pts.
Mike Kopkas Icy Falls 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Leaves in Stream 20 pts.
John Holian Arizona 19 pts.
John Holian Cactus 19 pts.
Joseph Fields Ducks in Pond 19 pts.
Tom Martis Cloud Difference 18 pts.
Sylvia Banks Surrounded 18 pts.
Joseph Fields Winter Hiking 16 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!!!!

October 21st, 2011 Print and Slide Competition Results

Following are the results of Monday night's Competition. A big thank you to our judges: Barb Baldizzi, Ginny Steppler and Lloyd Keller!!


PRINTS - PEOPLE

Dan Thomas Little Boy on Dock 24 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Al 24 pts. 1st place
Dan Thomas Colorful Girl 21 pts. 2nd place
Sharon Thomas Sammie 21 pts. 2nd place
Mike Kopkas Ashley in Snow 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Fun at the Beach 20 pts.
Patty Preston Boy at Fountain 20 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Badger 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Groovy Girl 19 pts.
Mike Kopkas The Tea Party 19 pts.
DeeAnn Rose The Shaw Dance 18 pts.
Patty Preston Not Sure about this Chair 18 pts.
DeeAnn Rose Haitian Dancers 17 pts.
E. Jakubowski Pretty Face 17 pts.

SLIDES - PEOPLE

John Holian School Children 23 pts. 1st place
John Holian Juan & Fatima 20 pts.
Robert Hoy Reunion Reflected 20 pts.
Robert Hoy The Ride 19 pts.

PRINTS - PICTORIAL

Mike Kopkas Descent 22 pts. 1st place
Dan Thomas Cleveland 22 pts. 1st place
Sharon Thomas Babcock Grist Mill 22 pts. 1st place
DeeAnn Rose Home from the Sea 21 pts. 2nd place
Jeaneen Sheehan Morning @ Endion 20 pts.
DeeAnn Rose San diego Bay Twilight 20 pts.
Patty Preston Well Pump 20 pts.
E. Jakubowski Covered Bridge 19 pts.
Mike Kopkas Pillars 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Buggy 19 pts.
Bill Armstrong Winter Waterfall 19 pts.
Jeaneen Sheehan Come on! 19 pts.
E. Jakubowski Under the Umbrellas 18 pts.
Sharon Thomas Colorful Display 17 pts.

SLIDES - PICTORIAL

John Holian Leaving ABC am 23 pts. 1st place
John Holian ABC Fog 22 pts. 2nd place
E. Jakubowski Fence & Cabin 22 pts. 2nd place
Sylvia Banks Garvan Gardens 18 pts.
Sylvia Banks Full Moon Bridge 18 pts.
E. Jakubowski Old Tombstones 18 pts.
Robert Hoy Laser 17 pts.
Robert Hoy Crosses 17 pts.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!!!!!