February 21, 2009

Camera Club competition yields winning photos

Power Plant at Night by Ken Larson

Members of the Racine Camera Club (RCC) presented their choicest images Feb. 12, as they competed for awards in digital and print categories. Judges were photographers Doug Sorenson, Gene Dodd and Jerry Cross.

Sam Johnson Parkway by Rigo Alcala

In the digital category, awards were given to Rigo Alcala for a black & white night photo of "Sam Johnson Parkway," and to Ken Larson for "Power Plant At Night." Honorable mention winners were Rigo Alcala for "Far Away," Nancy Burke for "Long Drive," Jason Madson for "Colorfly," and Kathy Brand for "Autumn Leaves" and "Serendipity."

In the print category, members receiving awards were Jim Charnon for "In Motion," and Kathy Brand for "Pastoral Scene." Earning honorable mentions were Jason Madson for "Reflections of the Brooklyn Bridge," and Kathy Brand for "Birdhouses."

Members may submit the same image for competition up to three times, if it is not selected for an award or honorable mention. The next RCC photo competition this year will be on April 9.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Racine Arts Council, 316 Sixth St.

For information, call (262) 681-3219.

Colorfly by Jason Madson

Long Drive by Nancy Burke

In Motion by Jim Charnon

Pastoral Scene by Kathy Brand

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