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FF/Stop/Stop
Two Rivers Photography Club - Newsletter
Founded: June 2010 website: www.2rpc.com No. 29 December 2016
I hope our pre-
Thanksgiving snow
has given many of you
the impetus to go out
and make beautiful
photographs. Hopefully
you are remembering
the zone techniques
that Tim Cooper taught
us last spring so we avoid all of that grey
looking snow in our pictures. The meters
don’t lie, they just always look for neutral
grey.
This fall we had another successful class
with 8-10 students participating. The
peer-to-peer program is also off to a good
start. The first session was one of the best
attended since the program was started.
The biggest news from the fall was the
launch of our new competition format.
Each meeting, except for closed boards, is
a single format competition, either print or
projected. This allows for both Salon and
Gallerie members to compete on the same
night and experience each others’ work and
the feedback from our outside judges.
Although we may be approaching the end
of the calendar year we are barely halfway
through TRPC’s program year. Next up
on our schedule is our Christmas/Holiday
meeting on December 9th. This will include
a projected competition for both Salon
and Gallerie members. Don’t forget that
everyone is encouraged to bring something
for the refreshment table, maybe a holiday
favorite or something special you would like
to share. It is also a good time to mingle
and get to know some of the club members
that are less familiar to you.
Other things to look forward to are the
black-and-white competition in January,
which is also the night we hold our “garage
sale”. Members can bring photography
related items that they would like to sell.
So come ready to shop. Once again we
will be holding Winter Classes on Saturday
mornings in January and February. Specific
dates and topics are included in the Winter
Class article in this newsletter.
And of course our major spring event is our
annual Teach-In. This year’s event will be
on March 11th and our speaker will be Carl
Heilman. Stay tuned for more details!
We look forward to seeing you at all of
these wonderful activities!
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A Message from Barry Biddle, TRPC President

2. The F/Stop is the official newsletter
for the Two Rivers Photography
Club of Binghamton, NY. It is
published three times a year
(Sept/Dec/Apr) and can be read
online at the club’s web site at:
www.2rpc.com
Articles, photos and
announcements are welcome and
can be submitted to the editor prior
to the publication dates as follows:
April 1, 2017
September 1, 2017
December 1, 2017
All submissions are subject to the
f/Stop editor, TRPC Officers and
Board of Directors approval.
Editor: Don Costello
ShDCos@aol.com
Contributing writers:
Bill Baburchak, Kathy Whisman
Pete Kofira Jr.
The F/Stop
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President Barry Biddle, in the most recent
newsletter, asked for volunteers to take over
editing and production of this publication.
Consequently, Don Costello is now doing the
writing, and Jody Adams is doing the layout
and production.
If any members have items they wish to
have published (e.g., awards, work being
exhibited, details about upcoming contests,
trips, adventures, etc.) please contact Don
at shdcos@aol.com or at 607-238-1653.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Our club exists to promote photography
as a hobby, an art form, and a source of
enjoyment. Education is an important
aspect of achieving those goals. In addition
to the competitions with their useful
critiques and the classes in the Fall and
Winter, mentors can be provided to new
members, particularly those ones who are
relatively inexperienced. Details can be
obtained from board members.
Mentors Available

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On Saturday, October 1, photographers
gathered in cities across the globe to
capture a slice of life through their eyes
during the Annual World-wide Kelby
PhotoWalk. It’s the world’s largest global
social photography event in the history of
photography itself and requires registering.
Participant images can be entered into
competitions, with money awards.
In Binghamton, there were two such
walks, one of them coordinated and led
by Bill Baburchak. Participating with Bill
were: Jennifer Lasher, Pete Kofira Jr, Mary
Shapinas, Tim Hill, Lindsey Leiser, Don
Costello, Kathi Hunt, Susan Thorne, Jean
Stout, Kathy Whisman, Karen Doolittle, Ella
Lane, Lori Sciamanna, and Mary Baburchak.
We met at Chenango Valley State Park’s
“Tween Lakes” picnic area to, obviously, do
some nature photography. It was a cool,
overcast morning, but there was lots of
color and a fair amount of waterfowl. Some
of us captured images of salamanders and
fungi along with autumn foliage, the pond,
and birds.
KELBY WALK 2016
Chenango Valley State Park
TEACH IN WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, March 11th 2017
Introducing our Speaker, Carl Heilman
Carl brings almost 40 years of photo
experience and enthusiasm for many
different aspects of photography to each
workshop and tour. He has been working
digitally with Photoshop since 1997 and a
digital SLR since early 2007 - and thoroughly
enjoys the additional freedom afforded
by digital photography. He has led photo
workshops since the early 1990’s and has
been presenting photography workshops in
Brant Lake since 1997 through Wild Visions,
Inc. He has also done workshops for the The
Wild Center, the Adirondack Photography
Institute, NANPA, the Adirondack Mountain
Club, Adirondack Life, the Adirondack
Lakes Center for the Arts, the Lake George
Association, View in Old Forge, Adorama
and the Lower Adirondack Region Arts
Council.
His coffee table books on the Adirondacks,
Lake George, New York State, and Maine
have been published by Rizzoli, Voyageur
Press, and North Country Books. His
photography has been used by publications
and businesses around the world. His
AV programs have aired on regional PBS
stations, and he was interviewed for
the May 2008 national PBS special, ‘The
Adirondacks’.
- http://www.carlheilman.com/-
Workshop Details will announced by email
and during meetings. Stay Tuned!

4. Endicott’s Apple Fest and
Exhibition at Frame to Please
Once again, Pete Kofira arranged for
our club’s exhibition of photos at Amy
Burgess’ frame shop, Frame to Please, in
coordination with Endicott’s Apple Fest in
early September. Eleven club members
had a total of 38 images in the window at
Frame to Please for much of September.
The participants were Walt Adams, Bill Bay,
Barry Biddle, Don Costello, Peter Kofira Jr.,
Grant LaBarr, Jen Lasher, Deb Rockefeller,
Cindy Ruggieri, Mary Lou Shapinas, and
Kathy Wishman.
On the day of the Fest, many attendees
viewed and commented on the fine works
shown. Our participation in this event helps
Amy attract people to her frame shop while
also publicizing the club.
In addition, we had a display table for the
entire day of the very successful Apple
Fest (which has morphed into a large craft
show). This was the first year the club
rented a space on the street in front of
Amy’s shop rather than just being on the
sidewalk. It proved to be very beneficial,
and we had much more traffic than in past
years. Many folks stopped by to chat and
ask for information or to look at items on
display. We had people sign up for our six
week Photo Class , and had a nice couple
who eventually came to our first meeting
and joined the club.
Assisting with the booth set-up, passing out
flyers, and conversing with Fest attendees
were (in addition to Pete): Don Costello,
Jean Stout, Bill Baburchak, Barry Biddle,
Grant LaBarr, Kathy Whisman, Cindy
Ruggieri, and Sam Wentz.
All in all, a very good result for our efforts to
promote the club.
Submitted by Pete Kofira
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Winter at the Zoo Photo Contest
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
One Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY
Monday, January 2-Tuesday, January 31
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Complimentary admission with camera
(cell phones not accepted)
Once again, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
is hosting a Photo Contest. This was a
fun activity out club participated in last
year. We will plan a group trip, with the
date to be announced soon, but feel
free to go when it suits your schedule.
Valid entries are photgraphed during
the month of January. Submission rules
will be found on the Zoo Website.
www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org

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It was another great trip for the 16 club
members who decided to go this year, but
unfortunately each year fewer members are
participating. A few years ago we combined
the trip with Linda Herrick Tours and shared
a bus securing 20 tickets. Since than we’ve
not been able to sell all 20 tickets, and
unless we get an overwhelming response
previous to buying the tickets for 2017, the
club will not be having an organized trip to
the Expo. Let’s hope this doesn’t happen.
For the 16 members that did go this
year, WOW what a time. All the major
vendors were there, and if you wanted
to “test drive” a new camera or lenses
they were available by the hundreds. The
on-floor camera and software seminars
and especially the large seating area at
the Adobe exhibit made for an easy and
comfortable venue to gather info on new
products.
After spending some time in the Expo all
most of the group took off on the customary
NYC adventure. While some met family and
friends or did shopping and sightseeing, our
group went to the latest attraction next to
One World Trade Center, a futuristic
building called ‘The Oculus’. The initial
impact of this
massive structure
as you exit the
subway is breath-
taking. Inside is
just as spectacular
with its gigantic
arches and pure
white floors, walls
and ceiling. The
building is filled
with shops and
restaurants, and
the lower level is a newest major rail hub
for the downtown area.
We all met again at Bryant Park for the bus
trip home and exchanged
stories about the Expo and our other
adventures of the day. It will be
disappointing if we can’t get enough
interest in this trip for next
year. This has always been a great time to
keep up on the latest gear
and share some time with fellow members.
See you all next year?
Submitted By: Pete Kofira Jr
TRPC Bus Trip To PhotoPlus Expo October 2016
Javits Center, New York, NY

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This Exhibit is a tribute to the art embodied
in the photography of Bob Johnston, a
founding member of the gallery who died in
2010. The open themed Photography Show
and Competition is open to all photographic
media and all photographers.
Entries will be judged guided by this
sentiment from Bob Johnston’s artist’s
statement:
“For me, the successful photograph is one
in which both the abstract elements and the
subject matter of the image reinforce each
other to provide an emotional experience
for the viewer.”
~ Bob Johnston 1917-2010
CALL FOR ENTRIES
This is an open themed show and invites
entrants to submit up to (3) three photos, in
color or black and white (no size limits), that
are securely framed and ready to hang *.
A $10 fee is required for each photo entry.
Checks may be made out to The Cooperative
Gallery.
Submissions may be dropped off at
the Cooperative Gallery 213 State St
Binghamton NY on:
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016
All Dropoffs: 4-6pm
The 6th Annual Bob Johnston
Photography Show & Competition
Sponsored By:
The Cooperative Gallery 213 & Two Rivers Photography Club
January 6 - 28, 2017
Judging of the show will occur on
Wednesday, January 4th 2017.
Opening reception and conferring of awards
will take place on Friday, January 6th 2017
at 6:30pm.
End of Show pick up of photos must occur
on either Saturday, January 28th @ 4-5pm
or Sunday, January 29th @ 12-2pm.
An application form can be obtained at the
Cooperative Gallery
www.cooperativegallery.com OR
The Two Rivers Photography Club
www.2rpc.com websites.
For more info contact:
Geoff Gould
ggould@binghamton.edu or
call (607) 321-1591
* All photos must be framed and ready
to hang. Two non-adhesive labels must
accompany each entry with Title, Medium,
Price (or NFS), and Name of Photographer
using Arial 14 pt. type on a label no larger
than 2”x 3”. Labels are to be placed in an
envelope and attached to each photo’s
hanging wire. In addition, photographer’s
name and complete contact information
must be affixed to the back of each photo.
For a complete explanation of the rules
please visit the Cooperative Gallery website.

7. The club started these meetings to give
members an opportunity to discuss their
images with fellow club members prior
to submitting them into the club for
competition. You can bring with you 3 to 5
photos of any size. They could be as small as
5x7 or a large print that you plan to submit
for competition. You can also bring your
images on your laptop or tablet.
The panel will work similar to speed dating.
You will be able to sit with a peer for a brief
time period and the two of you can share
your work and then when time is up you will
switch to a new person. You will have the
chance to ask your reviewer to critique your
photos in any way you’d like. Club member
Kathy Whisman will act as a monitor and
provide guidance about what the makes
a good image and what the judges will be
looking for.
Please reply to Kathy Whisman
kmwhisman@yahoo.com If you plan to
attend or all WALK-In’s welcome.
Endicott Public Library
(George F Johnson Memorial Library)
Peer To Peer Meetings
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Tuesday, January 17th 2017
Tuesday, February 21st 2017
7pm - 8:30pm
TRPC HOLIDAY PARTY &
SALON & GALLERIE
OPEN BOARD PROJECTED
COMPETITION
7PM - 9PM
7PM - 9PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 2016
BRING A DISH TO SHARE
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 2017
TRPC GARAGE SALE &
SALON & GALLERIE
BLACK & WHITE
COMPETITION
BRING ANY NEW OR USED
EQUIPMENT YOU WOULD LIKE
TO SELL
Both Events are held at
First Congregational Church, 30 Main St
Binghamton, NY 13905, USA

8. Here are the topics for the upcoming
classes, held in the Endicott Library from
9:30 a.m. to noon.
If you know any non-member photo
hobbyists who might be interested, please
encourage them to enroll. Everyone
planning to attend should use the
registration form provided, whether you
are a non-paying member or a paying non-
member.
Jan 21: Creating Photo Books:
Learn how to create photo books right
from Lightroom using Blurb to make a
simple book. Then learn how to be a little
more creative using Shutterfly.
Feb 4: How to Create Slideshows:
Learn how to create a slideshow right in
Lightroom. Then learn how to get more
creative using ProShow Gold. As time
allows we may also cover slideshows using
Windows Movie Maker.
Feb 18: The annual Hy-jinx:
Bring your camera & tripods for a
morning of shooting. Set ups for macro &
still life for the first part of the morning,
followed by painting with light for the
second half.
March 4: DIY Lighting:
Club member, Larry Lefferts, will be
instructing us on lighting. More details to
come.
Saturday Classes, Winter 2017
Registration Form for
2017 SATURDAY CLASSES
9:15am - Noon
__Jan 21 Creating Photo Books
__Feb 4 How to Create Slideshows
__Feb 18 Hy-jinx
__Mar 4 DIY Lighting
No cost to club members.
Non-members, $5 each class or $15
for all 4 classes
Total enclosed $____________
Name:
Email:
Send registration form (and if applicable
a check made out to TRPC) to :
Two Rivers Photography Club
PO Box 199
Vestal, NY 13851-0199
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Two Rivers Photography Club
2016/2017
President – Barry Biddle
Vice-president – Bill Baburchak
Secretary – Lori Sciamanna
Treasurer – Kathy Whisman
Board Members:
Bill Bay Cindy Ruggieri
Pete Kofira May Lou Shapinas
Bernie Lewis Pat Stone
Rick Northrup Jean Stout
Patsy Nash-Jones
Committees: There are various committees
that help the club function. They are listed
in the TRPC Handbook that is on the club
web site:
www.2rpc.com
These committees are always looking for
people to help. Please see any TRPC Board
member if you would like to volunteer to
assist at any level you can.
TRPC Club Meetings
The First Congregational Church
30 Main St, Binghamton, NY 13905
Fellowship Hall
NW Corner of Front and Main Streets
2nd & 4th Friday
7:00 pm
Full Schedule of meetings is on Club Web
Site: www.2rpc.com
CLOSED BOARD TOPIC
REMINDER
2017
01/06/17 - Black & White
04/07/17 - “The Eyes Have It”
The text below is from the TRPC Handbook.
New members please be aware of items #3
& 5. These rules are to encourage people
to keep their skills current and not use old
images just because they are convenient.
It’s possible that the Handbook has not
been read thoroughly by all members and
this note should make everyone aware of
the rules.
COMPETITION:
The club has print and projected image
competitions. You are encouraged to
compete in both competition categories.
However, you may choose to compete
in either with just a print(s) or projected
image(s).
Entry Qualifications:
1. Entries must originate as photographs
(image/captures of objects by a light
sensitivity) made by the entrant.
2. Each image must have been taken by
the person entering it.
3. Images must have been shot by the
entrant within the last 5 years.
4. Nudity is not permitted.
5. Presenters of images of questionable
origin may be requested to produce
metadata
as proof of ownership.
6. By virtue of submitting an entry, the
entrant certifies the work as their own.
IMAGE RULES
REMINDER