WWIG November Meeting ~ Program

Welcome to the November 2010 Meeting of the Western Wisconsin Imaging Group. Here is tonight's program.

SOCIAL HOUR, DESSERT, AND PRINT VIEWING: Thank you Jennifer Bucheit.

PRESENTATIONS: 

• John Zoerb will speak about the benefits of Photo Competitions. After his talk there will be a forum about this complex and sometimes contentious topic. All members are encouraged to participate in the discussion and to express their views candidly. 
• If time permits Byron Annis will briefly present an "invention" which can be helpful to the problem encountered by those using digital SLR camera's who have presbyopia (virtually everyone who is in or past their 40s).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• There will be no scheduled meeting in December or January. However, alternative activities are being considered and will be briefly discussed tonight. If there is sufficient interest we might offer Photoshop tutorials in December and January.
• I am hoping to arrange for an extended talk by John Gregor of Two Harbors MN who, while not a household name, is an outstanding nature photographer and teacher of both Photography and Digital Imaging.

• The Topic of the Month for February will be the gazebo at Pettibone Park. I know what you're thinking, but sometimes it is necessary to swallow bitter pills. 
• I plan to do some picture taking in bars that feature the kind of music I like, bluegrass, country, biker and the like and I would enjoy having company. If anyone is interested let me know. 
• New members.

ASK THE EXPERT:

• Roger Grant wants advice about printer nozzle clogging.
• Byron Annis has these questions:

Currently I print all of my images on Epson Premium Luster Paper. What are the advantages of using matt paper, especially for B&W images and what specific papers would the experts-- and you know who you are-- recommend? 

Recently I opened the extended Brushes Panel in Photoshop CS5. I had trouble locating the brushes I had wanted to use and, even more vexing, had lots of difficulty returning to the default panel. Can anyone give a brief summary of how to negotiate the brushes panel where there seems to be an almost endless variety of options? 

Are there any aftermarket products available which protect the camera's LCD screen from damage?  

TOPIC OF THE MONTH & OPEN MIKE