Don't forget to check out the descriptions of what each of these themes are. Click here.

September
Summer/Beach

October
Stairs

November
Running
December
Night Photos

January
White
February
People at Work

March
Houses of Worship
April
Panorama or Wide Field of View

May
Field Trip Photo

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NEW RULES

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New Rules

Digital Upload Instructions



The New York Botanical/Zoological Photographic Society is about the many joys of photography and the togetherness it brings. We meet on the first and third Saturday mornings at Fordham Prep School on the Fordham University Campus in the Bronx at 9:30 AM. The first Saturday we meet for competition in the categories of slides, and color and black-and-white prints, as well as our special Theme competition. On the third Saturday we hold either workshops by qualified photographers or slide shows. We also hold classes in photography (learning to use your camera) and field trips. Join us. We would like you to share in the wonderful experiences that we are having with photography!

May 10 , 2008 9:45am

End of Year Competition

Judges: Ann Harper, Eli Rivera and Alfredo Briceno




Bob Schwartz
 
NYBZPS Schedule for the 2007-2008 Season
Sept. 8, 2007 9:30 AM
Our 54nd Season Starts with a Special Presentation by Diane Shapiro! Don't miss noted photographer Diane Shapiro, a leading consultant to photographers and owner of Image Insight when she comes to NYBZPS' Opening Day. Diane will be giving a presentation called "Beyond Competition – Getting your images to the Marketplace." Free admission to Diane's presentation at 9:30am. Light refreshments will follow afterwards.
September 15, 2007
Competition #1, Theme: Summer Beach, Meet & Greet Lunch, Judge: Chuck Pine
Our first competition of the season. You'll want to read the rules as there have been many many changes. Remember that slides/prints need to be at the judges table by 9:45! If you're competing in our new digital categories please upload your photos by Thursday 9/13 at 11:59pm. Join us in the College's cafeteria for a Meet & Greet afterwards! (There is a buffet fee at the Cafeteria)

September 29, 2007
Field Trip to Planting Fields. Due to lack of available drivers, we've unfortunately had to cancel this field trip.

October 6 , 2007
Competition #2, Theme: Stairs, Meet & Greet Bag Lunch Judge: John Brokos, First Nature Course Class in the afternoon.
Competition photos due by 9:45.Sign up to exhibit your picture at the Prep School Library in November. Meet & Greet too — bring your bag lunch this time!

October 13, 2007
Field trip to Harriman State Park
We've got an early morning trip planned to Harriman. Please note that this means we need to be at the park by 8am to catch the sunrise. If you are interested in going, please email us immedately.

October 20, 2007
Note: Program Change: Workshop: Harvey Augenbraun- Using Layers in Photoshop CS2. Nature Photo Class #2 in the afternoon.
The program will be using layers in Photoshop (CS2) to darken areas and soften backgrounds. You'll want to take notes on the steps Harvey will be demonstrating.

November 3, 2007
Competition #3, Theme: Running, Meet and Greet lunch Judge: Roz Rosenblum. Third Nature Photography Class in the afternoon.
There will be another Meet and Greet after the morning competition,in the College's cafeteria. Please note there is a charge for the buffet. Bring your photo for the Library Exhibit.

November 10, 2007
Field trip - Fall Foliage Cruise, New York Water Taxi
We've still got a few tickets left for our fall foliage cruise leaving from the Yonkers Pier at 2pm. Email us if you're interested. We'll be meeting a half hour to 45 minutes before the boat leaves at the dock.

November 17, 2007
Program/Workshop: George Schaub - Successful Imaging
We're thrilled to announce that Master Photographer, digital printmaker, instructor and author George Schaub will be giving a presentation at NYBZPS. George is also the Editor-in-Chief of Shutterbug Magazine.

December 1, 2007
Competition #4. Theme: Night Photos. Judge: Andrew Kurchey.

December 15, 2007
Holiday Party, Business Meeting and Photo Show.
Join us for our annual potluck party. Bring your favorite dishes! You won't want to miss Linda and Stan's Photo Show of images from Yellowstone! We'll also be having a business meeting.

January 5, 2008
Competition #5. Theme: White Judge:Phil Echo.

January 19, 2008
Workshop/Presentation: Adobe Lightroom with Chris Moore.
 You won't want to miss this great workshop on Adobe Lightroom from Chris Moore,who not only is a member of WPS but is also on the Board of the Professional Photographers of Greater New York.

February 2 , 2008
Competition #6 Theme: People at Work. Judge: John Wazeter

February 16 , 2008
Workshop/Presentation: The Ridgewood International Photo Show.
Chick Chakarian always puts on a great presentation of the winners of the Ridgewood Club's Annual International Competition.

March 1 , 2008
Competition #7. Theme: Houses of Workship.Judge: Elinor Stecker-Orel
Nominations open for Board Elections for 2009/2010 seasons.

March 8 , 2008
Workshop/Presentation:Photoshop Filters - Anastasia Tompkins

March 15 , 2008
Field Trip - Hicks Nursery. More details soon

April 5, 2008
Competition #8. Theme: Panorama or Wide Field of View.Judge: TBD
Nominations close for Board Elections for 2009/2010 seasons. Join us at Fordham's Restaurant after the competition for another Meet & Greet lunch!

April 19 , 2008
Workshop/Presentation: Elinor Stecker-Orel "Quintessences".It's about the work of the avant garde Hungarian photographer who goes by the name of Ronile (pronounced ron-uh-lee). It's also about art (and photography is art) criticism. The presentation is full of humor as well as having serious content.

April 26 , 2008
Field trip - Central Park. Join us to photograph Spring at the Park. More details soon.

May 3, 2008
Competition #9. Theme: New York City Photo (must be identifiable as only taken in NYC). Judge:Lila Polinger.

May 10 , 2008
End of Year Competition.Judges: Eli Rivera, Ann Harper and Alfredo Briceno

May 18 , 2008
Field trip to Mystic Seaport in Connecticut. More details soon.

June 7 , 2008
Annual End of Year Party plus Members Awards.
Our 2007-2008 Members Awards. Join us for our End of Year Party and Awards celebration. Plus a show of Member photos by Nelson Rodriguez, a raffle and more. Bring a dish if you wish.

Harvey Kopel

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