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February 2012

Program - McLean Photo Club: - February 8th (Wed.), 7:30 p.m. (7:15 pm Meet & Greet)

. . . COMPETITION ... Click here for the rules ... Judging: Mary Louise Ravese.

Note on digital categories:(novice and advanced; monochrome TBD). Digital file size should be 1400 x 1050 pixels (constrain proportions and resample image)...E-mail your photo files to Tom Mangan (t.mangan@verizon.net) no later than Feb. 4.

Ms. Ravese's Bella Vista Photography's images express the personal vision of nature and travel photographer Mary Louise Ravese. Mary Louise’s fine art photography is in private, university and corporate collections in over 29 states and is exhibited nationally through art shows, galleries and shops. Her images have been used in calendars, magazines, books and websites including various projects with National Geographic Maps. For over 20 years, Mary Louise has specialized in outdoor color photography from locations across the U.S., Europe and Japan. Her favorite subject matter includes country landscapes, nature close-ups, interesting architectural details and wildlife. She draws inspiration from a variety of visual arts to produce photographs often described as “painterly”. Her photographs are about intriguing juxtapositions of vibrant colors, distinctive shapes, and unique textures. Through her photography Mary Louise aims to capture the essence of the natural world in color, form and spirit. She enjoys capturing fleeting moments of beauty or drama that might otherwise be lost. Her ambition is to incorporate the beauty of painting in the clarity of photography. Her photographs are created using both film and digital equipment. In the digital world where software programs offer vast possibilities for altering reality, Mary Louise’s philosophy regarding her own work is that it is important to stay true to nature. She does not digitally manipulate her photographs to generate unrealistic images and instead takes the time and care to produce the best "in camera" images possible............................................ . . . . . . . . ======================================================================================
Competition rules notes:
Eligibiliby to compete -- MPC annual dues need to be current.
All prints must be mounted and backed. We will have four categories for prints: Novice and advanced monochrome prints, and novice and advanced color prints. Members may enter up to four prints, with no more than two per category. Please place an arrow on the back to indicate which end is up.

We will have at least two digital categories as well (novice and advanced; monochrome TBD). Digital file size should be 1400 x 1050 pixels (constrain proportions and resample image)...E-mail your photo files to Tom Mangan (t.mangan@verizon.net) no later than Feb. 4.

For dues: $25 (Our photo club year runs from September through August):
Sue Teunis
3306 North Columbus Street
Arlington, VA 22207
And again, the link to the rules for McLean Photo Club competitions: Click here for the rules

Snow Policy: We follow Fairfax County Public Schools. If they are closed, we do not meet.