Southwestern Michigan Council of Camera Clubs

I found out that the Flint Lensmen Camera Club is part of a larger group of camera clubs, the Southwestern Michigan Council of Camera Clubs.  It looks like a collection of 15 camera clubs in the lower Michigan area.

This weekend they are having a photo contest.

I've submitted 10 photos in the contest.  There are three categories that I have entries for, OPEN, NATURE  and CREATIVE.

Open Category:

Ligonier Gazebo:  The photo for me that will not quit!  We'll see if it scores better with a larger audience.

Splash/Crash:  I have very high hopes for this one.  This will go in the local club competition this week.

Barn in Snow:  This gets lots of comments.  Let's see what a larger crowd will see.

Sailboat Row:  I like this one a lot.  it may not score well, but this is hanging in the house.

Nature Category:

Bird on a Rope:  One of my first good close ups.  I've taken the positive feedback from the club to frame this better.

Gulls on Piling:  This is a good shot that is made better by cropping,  this is also going the local club competition next week.

Creative Category:

Rt 381:  Grunge effect of a road through a canopy of fall leaves.

Chairlift in Fall:  Grunge effect of a chairlift through trees in fall.

Crisp Point:  Grunge effect on a shot of the Crisp Point Lighthouse with rotted dock in foreground.

Grand haven Light:  Grunge effect on a shot of the Grand Haven Light with the sun in the clouds.So I'll go out this Saturday, meet some now folks and see some great photos.