6. February 2011 by Jake Lemon.

Hello Horse & Mule People,

I gave a little presentation at the February meeting about ’12 Calendar photo entries. I’ll fill in some blanks & give some reminders here;

* Updated Calendar photo web page: http://picasaweb.google.com/sbbch2011/    Once there, clk on 2012 Calendar.

* Memory card for camera, recommended capacity: 512 MB

* Model of memory card: probably SD, call retailer & give type of camera.

* Good brand: Kingston

* On-line retailers: 

TigerDirect.com

Newegg.com

* Phil reminded, need pix of all 4 seasons.

* Send entries to: shadowpacker@gmail.com

Photo selection criteria for the calendar is as follows: 

* A 12 x 12 photo for each chapter, with photos in ID take precedence over out of state. 

* Photos must have a horse/mule in the shot, unless it’s of a work project. 

* Heads and faces preferred over tails and backs. 

* Photos are placed by seasons ‐ winter, spring, summer and fall.

* Include all winter, kids, trail riding, packing, and work project photos. 

* Nature photos will be used only as needed. 

* Please do not resubmit photos that have been used in previous calendars. 

* Print all information legible. 

* List the file name for each photo and any awards it may have won.

The question of discussing photographic composition keeps crossing my mind; I’ll keep it short. Application of “elegance” is the concept that repeatedly comes to mind. One definition of elegance might be, the union of beauty & simplicity, like what a blanket of snow does to the view out your back door, or:

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1. February 2011 by Bill & Marybeth.

Come join us on the trail, because it is going to be a fantastic 2011, with lots of rides, trail projects in the beautiful back country, packing  & riding adventures, educational opportunities, great food, a yard sale, and numerous Kodak moments to name but a few activities for Squaw Butte Back Country Horseman. Check out the activities listed on our website.

Also in January, Squaw Butte leadership voted to create a scholarship to pay for one SBBCH member to attend the 2011 Wilderness packing clinic.  All SBBCH members’ names will be put in a hat and the lucky recipient will be drawn at the May 2011 SBBCH chapter meeting. This is but another reason to come join us in 2011. If you would like more information on the Wilderness packing clinic, look for the link on our website.

Hope to see you on the trail and at the Squaw Butte chapter meetings. We are trying a shortened meeting version in 2011, so there would be time for Educational topics after words.

So come to the Feb 3 meeting, pay your dues, and enjoy the fun after the meeting where the Chick’s will be presenting a Knot Tying demonstration. 

 Marybeth Conger, President

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