WCC members share photos of farm equipment

By Rex Dolby

“Farm Equipment” was the competition theme at the Wassenberg Camera Club’s meeting Thursday, September 8, at the Wassenberg Art Center.

There was a tie for first place in the print division, but Bill Sorensen wasn’t worried because both of the pictures were his.  His B/W print of a farm wagon taken at the Grassmere farm inside the Nashville Zoo was picked for first place.  The land for the zoo was donated by two spinster sisters and there are tours through the old house and its outbuildings while visiting the zoo.

First place in slides went to Rex Dolby’s sunset picture of a farmer unloading grain in the late evening just west of Van Wert.

Treasurer Karl Gribler reported the that check from the Fair Board for helping with the fair’s photography exhibit will go for awards at the October Show.

Photography and art exhibits are juried by an impartial authority, usually from outside the area and/or someone who is not familiar with the Wassenberg Art Center or photography club. Name tags are reversed so the selection remains anonymous.

President Jodi Hattery asked that eight or more members be on hand at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, September 17,  to assist the judges by moving and removing pictures and recording the winners.  She also reminded the club that the regular meeting on the 22nd is rescheduled for the 29th to clean the pictures.

John Atkins showed those present how SendOutCards.com would take their picture, or one they selected, and add their message, or one they selected, and create a two panel card for $1.47 plus postage and mail it for you.  Anyone wanting more information can call John at 419.771.0139 or go on the web to: www.SendOutCards.com/JDA.

Club members welcomed Isiah Ross to the meeting.

Pictures for the October Photography Exhibit were taken in from 1-5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  By closing time on Sunday, 302 pictures from 45 entrants had been received.  Each year one marvels at the quality of work that is submitted for judging and this year is no exception.  The judges will not have an easy task.  The show will be open to the public on Sunday, October 1 with a public reception from 7-9 p.m., and on Sunday, October 2 from 1-5 p.m., and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday thereafter.  The Wassenberg Art Center is closed on Mondays.  There is no admission charge.