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: