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Summer is officially here! I hope yours

started off with good 4th of July. I want to welcome Ron Knievel to the board of directors for the club! We are pleased to have him and know he will make a great contribution to the club. I also want to welcome all the new mem-bers. I hope to see you at the field trips. The best way to get to know the members is by going to the carpool location and meeting up to join us on a field trip. There is so little time to talk during the general meetings. The picnic is another good way to get to know the other members. This year we are doing the picnic a little different and having a taco bar rather than a pot luck. See the flyer in this newsletter. We have 34 members with 74 photos accepted into the fair this year! Great representation. Congratulations to all and good luck with the judging. The library show was a great success. Thanks to all the volunteers that helped in various ways and those who entered their photos that contributed to that success. And special thanks to Kurt who worked hard and oversaw the whole thing. We are close to having enough members for the bus trip to the Temecula wineries. If you have been trying to decide, now is the time. Details in the flyer in this newsletter.

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Table of Contents

President Letter 1

PSOC Info 2

Meeting Map 3

Meeting Info 4

Member Info 5

June Assignment 6-8

July Assignment 9

July Field Trip 10-11

August Assignment 12-13

August Field Trip 14-16

Sept Field Trip 17-21

Map for Carpool 22

2018 Calendar 23

2018 What to Show 24

New England Colors 25-26

Member Photos 27-30

Enjoy the ride

Make the most of it

Meeting and Field Trip Information

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MEETING PLACE MEETING PLACE MEETING PLACE MEETING PLACE

FOR: FOR: FOR: FOR: PSOCPSOCPSOCPSOC

The Fount Church The Fount Church The Fount Church The Fount Church

(A United Methodist (A United Methodist (A United Methodist (A United Methodist

Community) Community) Community) Community)

18225 BUSHARD, 18225 BUSHARD, 18225 BUSHARD, 18225 BUSHARD,

F V , CA F V , CA F V , CA F V , CA

MAP ON PAGE 3 MAP ON PAGE 3 MAP ON PAGE 3 MAP ON PAGE 3

New Carpool Location—South end of the Auto Club of SoCal (AAA)

Board of Directors

Chairpersons

Digital Show Tony Gilbert 714 925-1483

Norman Chu 949 846-1474

Deborah Anne 714 847-5619

Projectionist Tony Gilbert 714 925-1483

Refreshment /Hospitality

Kris Bonham 714 842-3641

Linda Gray 714 846-2948

Field Trip Kurt Bayless 714 892-4919

Bonnie Gruttadauria 440 461-9595

Membership Bernd Steinebrunner 714 604-7924

Janet Clarke 714 966-3011

Mentor Program George Hagen 714 522-6827

Newsletter Martha Blake 541 923-1465

Overnight Trips Kurt Bayless 714 893-4919

Deborah Anne 714 847-5619

Al Russell 714 281-0755

Mike Whitmore 714 964-0982

Linda Calkins 714 847-5973

Ron Knievel 949 551-8111

LENS Mike Whitmore 714 964-0982

Linda Calkins 714 847-5973

Dan Anderson 714 348-3210

Facebook Carol Allen Calkins 714 642-8869

Assignments Stefan Steinberg 714 263-6824

Mike Whitmore 714 964-0982

Frank Oliveri 714-473-7419

Ron Murray 714 856-6503

President Connie Terry 562 296-5031

Vice-President Charlie Hunt 714 585-6946

Sec/Treas Carole Cherchian 714 963-1505

Past President Kurt Bayless 714 893-4919

Directors George Hagen 714 522-6827

Al Russell 714 281-0755

Mike Whitmore 714 964-0982 Dan Anderson 714 348-3210 Ron Knievel 253 209-9430

General Meeting July 26, 2018 @ 7PM

Aug 23, 2018 @ 7PM

Field Trips July 28, 2018 - PSOC annual picnic

Aug 25, 2018 - Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo

LENS Meetings July 9, 2018 - John Bare

Mastering Fundamentals

Aug 16, 2018 - Movie Night showing Harold

and Lillian - a Hollywood love story hosted

by Kurt Bayless

Special Events PSOC annual picnic—July 28th

@ Edison Park

July 13, 2018 - Fair starts

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THE FOUNT CHURCH (A UNITED

METHODIST COMMUNITY)

18225 BUSHARD, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA

The church campus is between Talbert and Ellis on the west side of the street

The meeting room for the PSOC monthly meeting is in the sanctuary, located in the

main building of the church with entrance off the patio in front of the church. We

meet at 6:30 for refreshments and a social time. The meeting starts at 7:00 and usual-

ly ends by 9:00 p.m.

The Learning Education Network (LENS) meets at 7:00 on Thursday evening, a

week earlier than the regular PSOC meeting, in the Sanctuary

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Meeting Info

Meeting is July 26, 2018 @ 7PM

Refreshments and social time begins at 6:30PM. Photos from the field

trip to Catalina and/or the shooting assignment “People - Vacation

Activities ” will be shown at the meeting. Art Rameriz will be our

guest critiquer.

You can e-mail up to 3 images plus title photo to Digital Show Team @

psocphoto@gmail.com on or before Tues the 24th by 6 PM.

Martha Blake

PICTURE THIS

Margaret Bourke-White, original name Margaret White, (born June 14, 1904, New York, New York, died August 27, 1971, Stamford, Connecticut), was an American photographer known for her extensive contributions to photojournalism, particularly for her Life magazine work.

Bourke-White attended Columbia University to study under renowned photographer, Clarence White. In 1927 she moved to Cleveland, the heartland of American industry, and opened her own studio. ... In 1929, Bourke-White accepted a job as asso-ciate editor and staff photographer of Fortune magazine, a position she held until 1935. In 1930, she became the first Western photographer allowed to take photographs of Soviet industry.

She was hired by Henry Luc as the first female photojournalist for Life magazine in 1936. She held the title of staff photogra-

pher until 1940, but returned from 1941 to 1942, and again in 1945, after which she stayed through her semi-retirement in

1957 (which ended her photography for the magazine) and her full retirement in 1969. Margaret’s World War II coverage,

along with her up-close-and-personal images of everyday American life—from the Dust Bowl to Fort Peck Dam to the sights

and streets of New York City—helped shape our un-

derstanding of another era and earned her honors from

the American Society of Magazine Photographers.

She had a knack for being at the right place at the

right time: she interviewed and photo-

graphed Mohandas K. Gandhi just a few hours be-

fore his assassination in 1948

1946... M. K. Gandhi at his spinning wheel

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Member Info

Members have images on display at:

We have 34 members who have a total of 74 photos that have been accepted in to the Orange County Fair competition, which will be on display after the fair opens on July 13th.

We have several members with photography on display at the Huntington Beach Library over the sum-

mer. Cheryl del Toro, Denji Ebisu, Dave Freeman and Jasmina Roitzsch have photos in the main gal-

lery from July 1st to Sept. 29th.

During all of July, Jasmina Roitzsch is having a one woman show in the Corner Gallery and during all

of August, Linda Calkins will also be having a one woman show in the Corner Gallery. Be sure to visit.

Ken Hart has photos on display at the Avant Garde Gallery at 417B North Broadway in Santa Ana. He

has invited members to visit him there during the first Saturday Art Walk on July 7th.

Greetings, I attended the library reception last evening & couldn’t help but think about the very early

days of PSOC when there were just a couple of dozen members. Our early show, back in ‘97 or ‘98 was

a struggle just to find a place. We were lucky to share space with another business nearby Martha’s

office. Martha Blake was able to secure the spot for us to exhibit our images. It was an exciting time,

our ‘first’. Just a few panels, just a few images, just a few attendees, but that didn’t lessen our fun.

Lots of work to get it off the ground, up and running from: Martha, Leroy, JK, William, Eleanore, my-

self and others, (names lost with time) hanging, shopping, set up, take down.

Today the growth of PSOC, images shown by members traveling further than we could have imagined

back in the day….we never could have imagined. Going from film to digital, which by the way, brought

a lot of heated discussion back then. Yet today, image quality has improved with available high tech

software manipulation, with our imaginations and creativity leading the way. Each show better than

the last.

All the help to get this latest library reception off the ground and

being so successful doesn’t go unnoticed!

All the volunteer hours to do so is greatly appreciated!

Well done!

Karen Topolewski

21 year member

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June Assignment People On Vacation

Photography Assignment to Show in July, 2017

Stefan Steinberg

With summer just around the corner, vacation photography must be on every

PSOC members mind and the great images just waiting for us to capture.

Anywhere we go on vacation there are wonderful new people to meet and

interesting, unique places to photograph.

This assignment is about people, but please include the great scenery,

beautiful landscapes, magnificent mountains and old historic places as long

as people are included. Combining a landscape picture with a subject is an

easy way to tell a story of where we were, what we were doing and who was

with us. The variations are endless.

People help generate scale. Remember to bring along that red sweater for

someone to wear off in the distant background to draw our eye and help

realize the scale of the objects in the photo. There are three basic formats to

get people in vacation photos, with a few clever variations.

The Close Up: The difference here as opposed to a normal portrait is to get a good sharp depth of field to see

where on the vacation trip to photo was taken. Blurring the background, as would be normal in many close

portraits, won't work here because then the vacation spot would be totally unknown. Of course Charlie Brac

can drop himself or a subject into any beautiful location in the world. We are wise to Charley.

Medium Distance shots give equal weight to the subject and the location and allows you to use lead in lines, curving rivers and roads you can't use in a close up. Try to get golden hour shots here as the shadows give tex-ture and depth to the mountains and landscape.

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Try putting the subject off in the distance to show the scale of the background objects like mountains, trees

and rivers. Have your subject put on that red sweater you carry just for this purpose, to make them stand

out when far away, or at the end of a long corridor in an indoor perspective shot.

Wide Vistas - Great photographs pull you in, your eyes traveling through the whole scene. By including a

foreground element in the image, the eye is led deep into the scene. Look for natural lines that lead away

from the camera. Boulders, bushes, curves in a road, railroad tracks, whatever you can find. These elements

will add depth to your image and keep your viewer gazing. Don't let the overhead sun wash out you image

and remember: Tiny people can have a big impact.

Does your picture tell a story? For instance, your friend zip lining in Hawaii, hiking up the side of a moun-

tain or diving off a cliff in Mexico.

Capture silhouettes. ...Take advantage of golden hour. ...Look for a striking pop of color. ..Play with reflec-

tions....Try a little humor in your photos. Kids love to act silly and make funny faces.... Have your subject

to lean against the side of an historic building or monument..... Have a child making funny faces and acting

silly.... Silhouettes: set up your subject with the sun in back of them creating an artistic silhouette shot. This

can be done outside as well as inside....At a museum in front of a famous painting - no flash, please.

Take your camera everywhere. There is no excuse not to have a camera with you at all times now. The lat-est Samsung and Apple iPhones have gotten wonderful reviews from some of our best club photographers.

Photograph The Locals - Nothing conveys a sense of place quite like seeing the people who live there. If

you have an outgoing personality, consider photographing local shopkeepers and interesting characters you

spot on the street. If you're a bit more introverted, try asking waiters, bartenders, tour guides, taxi drivers

and innkeepers to pose for photos; they work in the hospitality industry, so they should be accustomed to

tourists asking for pictures.

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Some more ideas

Have your subject lean against an historic building or famous statue.

You can always us a flash to get rid of unwanted shadows on your subject.

Avoid having the subject squarely facing the camera. Have them face about 45 degrees away from the camera or have

them stand still and you move round about 45 degrees. Then ask them to turn their head to face the camera for the

shot. This usually looks much better than just being square on. Hint: If you have blown out high lights, turn your photo into a black and white using any photo editing app, then the blown out highlights become less visible as an exposure error. The poor exposure still exists – its just that it’s not so obvious when the black and white conversion takes place.

Remember to bring lots of storage

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July Assignment Candid Portrait Assignment (to show at the August meeting)

A candid portrait is one where the subject is unaware that a photo has been taken. The idea of a candid portrait is to capture people acting naturally. The subject should be unaware they are being photographed, because their behavior can change once they become aware you are taking their picture. You can plan and stage the photograph without losing the “candid” aspect. Interact with the subject and get their cooperation to let you photograph without setting up a pose or specific moment to snap the picture. An example is having a child play while you take some pictures. They may be aware that you are taking some pictures but they are not aware of exactly when you snap the shutter. You can wait for the moment they are “acting naturally.” Candid images can be accomplished even when you are shooting posed pictures. You can snap before and after the pose is set up and catch your subjects acting naturally. It works well to use a small, unobtrusive camera. The camera in your phone is a wonderful tool for getting candid portraits. People seem to be able to disregard the presence of the cell-phone camera and be comforta-ble acting naturally in front of it. Street photography certainly includes candid portraits. So do photos taken at family gatherings, sporting events, social gathering of all kinds, vacation trips, and various events that you might attend. Wherever people are involved in doing something, you can easily find opportunities for “candid” portraits. Here are a few cell-phone and point-and-shoot candid portraits of mine.

Photos by Mike Whitmore

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PSOC “Taco Bar” PicnicPSOC “Taco Bar” PicnicPSOC “Taco Bar” PicnicPSOC “Taco Bar” Picnic

EDISON COMMUNITY PARK EDISON COMMUNITY PARK EDISON COMMUNITY PARK EDISON COMMUNITY PARK –––– Shelters #1 and #3Shelters #1 and #3Shelters #1 and #3Shelters #1 and #3

DATE: Saturday July 28, 2018DATE: Saturday July 28, 2018DATE: Saturday July 28, 2018DATE: Saturday July 28, 2018

*** *** *** *** ARRIVE AT 11:30 AMARRIVE AT 11:30 AMARRIVE AT 11:30 AMARRIVE AT 11:30 AM ************

*** *** *** *** TACO BAR WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00TACO BAR WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00TACO BAR WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00TACO BAR WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00----2:00 PM2:00 PM2:00 PM2:00 PM ************

SHOOTING ASSIGNMENTSHOOTING ASSIGNMENTSHOOTING ASSIGNMENTSHOOTING ASSIGNMENT: Candid Portraits: Candid Portraits: Candid Portraits: Candid Portraits

Please join us at the Edison Community Park in Huntington Beach for our annual PSOC picnic (northwest corner of Magnolia and Hamilton across from Edison High School). This year, we’re introducing a “Taco Bar” (This year, we’re introducing a “Taco Bar” (This year, we’re introducing a “Taco Bar” (This year, we’re introducing a “Taco Bar” (instead of a BBQ Potluckinstead of a BBQ Potluckinstead of a BBQ Potluckinstead of a BBQ Potluck).).).). The taco The taco The taco The taco

caterer will be cooking and serving tacos and other food items from 12:00caterer will be cooking and serving tacos and other food items from 12:00caterer will be cooking and serving tacos and other food items from 12:00caterer will be cooking and serving tacos and other food items from 12:00----2:00 PM.2:00 PM.2:00 PM.2:00 PM.

The ticket price is $10.00 per personThe ticket price is $10.00 per personThe ticket price is $10.00 per personThe ticket price is $10.00 per person. You must either purchase your tickets at one of our LENS or General Meetings in June

and July, or purchase tickets when you arrive for the picnic.

The caterer will be cooking Carne Asada (steak), Pollo (chicken), Carnitas (pork), Grilled Veggies, and Cheese Quesadillas for two (2) hours. You can create your own tacos using their full condiment bar, plus, there will be red & green salsas, pico de gallo, refried beans, spanish rice, and chips & guacamole to complement your meal. The caterer will provide all of the food,

paper plates, plastic utensils, and napkins. PSOC will provide desserts, beverages, small paper plates, cups, and forks.

There is a parking lot just past the Community Center that is just steps away from the picnic area. There is also additional

parking in the Community Center parking lots, as well as street parking on Hamilton.

Be sure to bring your own chairs if you want to relax under the shade of a tree or in the warming sun.

This is a great opportunity to visit with fellow club members and friends, play some games, enjoy the Mexican food, talk about photography, and maybe even take a few candid shots of people eating, laughing, playing games, or just relaxing. If you have some games, please bring them along. We’ve had some fierce competition with Bocce ball and ladder ball that fortunately

don’t require any advanced training or skill.

See the attached map for directions to HB Edison Community Park.

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P.S. – If you would like to help with setting up for the picnic, please arrive at 10 am. We can also use some help cleaning up after the picnic is over. Thanks!

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Assignment: Occupational Portraits to be shown at the September 27, 2018 meeting

By Frank Oliveri

What is an Occupational Portrait?

An occupational portrait is a portrait taken of a person or persons in a situation that they live in and a place that says something about who they are. It is often a place of work, rest or play. What’s the difference between a formal studio portrait and an occupational portrait? Occupational portraits sit somewhere between the purposely posed shots of a studio portrait (they are posed and they are unmistakably “portraits”) and candid shots which capture people almost incidentally as they go through their daily life.

Occupational portraits give context to the subject. They give points of interest to the photograph, showing the relationship between the environment and the subject, giving the viewer real insight into the personality and lifestyle of your subject. Before you select a location and start shooting, spend some time getting to know your subject. Find out where they spend their time, what the rhythm of their life is like and observe their personality. So, let’s turn our attention to some “how to” tips on shooting environmental portraits: Choosing a Location 1. When choosing your environment, you ideally want to get one that says something about your subject. 2. Doesn’t dominate the shot– sometimes the location can dominate the image so much that it distracts your

viewer away from your main focal point (the subject). Try to avoid cluttered backgrounds and fore-grounds, and colors that are too bright, etc.

3. Props can make or break an occupational portrait. If they are subtle and naturally fit within the context of

the environment they can be very appropriate and add to the image nicely, but you’ll want to avoid any-thing that doesn’t quite fit, or that potentially distracts the attention of viewers. The same goes for the clothes that your subject wears. Try to be true to the context without getting too outlandish.

4. Posing - What sets the occupational portrait apart from candid portraits is that you post your subject (it’s a fine line, and you might end up doing a bit of both in any given shoot). Don’t be afraid to direct your sub-ject to sit, stand or act in a certain way that fits with the environment in which you’re shooting. Some of the poses might seem slightly unnatural and dramatic, but it’s often these more purposely-posed shots that are more dramatic and give a sense of style to your shot. Now get out there and have some fun with the people you chose as subjects. Some examples of occupational portraits (photographer named below photo):

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Benny Migliorino Jonathan Bielaski

Chris Chrisman Jonathan Bielaski

Frank Oliveri Frank Oliveri

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August 2018 Field Trip

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo

Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018

Gates open at 1 p.m.

Entertainment & vendor area 1 p.m.

Opening ceremonies 3:45 p.m.

Rodeo beings 4 p.m.

Concert/dance begins 6 p.m.

www.rmvrodeo.com

Carpool

Meet at 2 p.m. to get there in time for the opening ceremonies and rodeo or choose to drive on your own if you’d like to get to the event earlier.

Because of this ongoing situation with Total Wine, we have decided to move our carpool meeting place to the parking lot located on the northeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Stark Drive. This parking lot includes many businesses - in par-ticular, Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA), BJ's Restaurant and Party City. Meet at the south end of the

parking lot to carpool.

Admission General admission is $30 per adult

Purchase at gate

Travel Approximately 40 minutes from Huntington Beach

Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park

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30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

(at the intersection of Ortega Highway and Antonio Parkway/La Pata)

Parking

Parking is $10 per car CASH. Exact change is appreciated. Located off of La Pata Road

Food

Because we will be attending at different times and watching different events, please eat at the time of your choice at any of the vendors on site.

Assignment

Photojournalism: Occupational portraits

OVERVIEW

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is celebrating 18 years of good old family entertainment. The rodeo continues

to elevate the level of competition which draws the best contestants from across the world to compete in the

richest two day rodeo in the nation with a purse totaling over $180,000.

The top 30 contestants compete in each event for cash prizes in the hopes of continuing on for the grand prize at the Nationals Final Rodeo in Las Vegas in saddle bronc, bareback riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding and team roping. This rodeo features the best of the best!

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Celebrating the golden age of early California history and the American West, Rancho Mis-

sion Viejo has committed to the preservation of the cowboy way of life. Carrying on the

cowboy tradition of "passing the hat" in support of a sick child or needy friend, all proceeds

from the rodeo will benefit local charities.

*Photography is permitted, but video is not.

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SEPTEMBER 2018 FIELD TRIP CHARTER BUS TO TEMECULA WINE COUNTRY

DATE: SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 ASSIGNMENT: Agriculture

ITINERARY 1st Stop - Callaway Vineyard & Winery for an educational wine tour and tastings (Optional). 2nd Stop - BRING A SACK LUNCH! We will be stopping at the Maurice Car’rie Vineyard & Winery to enjoy lunch on their beautiful picnic grounds. 3rd Stop - Mount Palomar Winery to experience picturesque grounds and vineyards.

Charter Bus Cost: $30.00 per person (includes bus trip, bingo, prizes and water).

Callaway Vineyard & Winery Tour & Tastings (Optional) – $10 per person for a 45-minute educational wine tour or $25 per person for a 45-minute educational wine tour plus 6 wine tastings.

Please make your check payable to “PSOC.” If you would like to sign up for the wine tour or wine tour plus tast-ings, be sure to add the additional cost to your $30 bus trip cost. You can either mail your check to Carole Cherchian, 18427 Santa Alberta Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, or you can give her your check at one of our PSOC meet-ings. The deadline is July 31, 2018 to make your reservation.

Bus Pick-Up Location - Directions to Fountain Valley Mile Square Park Enter the Park at the west entrance off Brookhurst and Heil. Drive approx. 300 yards (go past the roundabout) to the parking lot next to Utility Field “E”. See attached map. Departure from FV Mile Square Park: We will meet at 8:00 am, board the bus at 8:15, and leave at 8:30. Travel time is approx. 1-1/2 hours to the Callaway Vineyard & Winery in Temecula. Departure from Temecula: We will board the bus at 3:30 pm and leave at 3:45 from the Mount Palomar Winery.

HISTORY Temecula Wine Country is located just 22 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, on the eastern side of the South Coast Mountain range, with vineyards at approximately 1400-1600 feet in elevation. A break in the mountains to the west, known as the Rainbow Gap, allows the cool fog to flow inland from the Pacific Ocean before slowly receding in the late morning. This cool coastal air combined with the warm air that you get from the east creates a micro-climate which is ideal for producing wine grapes.

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CALLAWAY VINEYARD & WINERY

Callaway Vineyard & Winery believes they are merely stewards of their land. The vineyards are farmed with the phi-losophy that seeks to sustain, for the long term, the viability of the land. From the winery, one can see the many spe-cially constructed nesting boxes and perches nestled throughout the vineyards, which encourage a stable population of hawks and owls. Cover crops are encouraged to grow between the vineyard rows to provide habitat for beneficial in-sects. There is ample seating in and around the winery to relax and enjoy the view of Temecula Valley with many pho-to opportunities. Callaway currently grows seven different varietals. The winery property now has 20 acres of Estate vineyards planted with Viognier, Syrah, Dolcetto, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Grenache, Roussanne, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The Lin family owns an additional 200 acres of property at the corner of De Portola Road and Monte de Oro, of which approximately 50 acres are currently planted with Chardonnay, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Callaway wines are only available for purchase on-line, at the winery, and at the San Die-go Gaslamp Tasting Room. Callaway offers a 45-minute wine tour twice a day - 11 am and 1 pm – at a cost of $10. For $25, you can enjoy the 45-minute wine tour plus 6 wine tastings (1 tank sample, 1 barrel sample, and 4 additional tastes at the Tasting Bar). Guests will be treated to a walking tour of their lush and breathtaking estate. This gives them a chance to learn about the history of the winery, viticultural practices, and the winemaking process. Knowledgeable tour guides will provide a fun, educational experience for all ages. Callaway also has an extensive gift shop with beautifully displayed mer-chandise that includes wine-related gifts and gadgets. http://www.callawaywinery.com

Images by Kurt Bayless

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MAURICE CAR’RIE VINEYARD & WINERY

The Maurice Car’rie Vineyard & Winery, a large Victorian-Style Farmhouse, is nestled amidst the rolling hills of the beautiful Temecula Valley. It was founded by Budd and Maurice Van Roekel in 1986 and is among the first dozen wineries established in Temecula. They currently have over 70 acres of vines planted on this beautiful property located in the heart of Temecula Valley wine country. The vineyard contains some of the valley’s oldest vines originally planted in 1968. A special treat at the winery is their famous Sourdough Bread filled with Brie. It's cheesy and garlicky with a butter flavor. It’s great to share with friends (feeds about 4-6 people). They also have a large picnic area on the front lawn of the winery, plus, there are additional tables under the shade of large trees and on the wrap-around veranda. The winery also offers a charming Arts and Crafts Fair every Friday-Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Located on the front picnic grounds, the vendors have craft items that are handmade, such as jewelry, paintings, and ceramics along with fun items like great handbags and designer-style sunglasses. Come spend the afternoon browsing at the Fair, or in the large gift shop. Maurice Car’rie is best known for their outstanding white wines ranging from a dry Sauvignon Blanc to their current Platinum award-winning Gewurztraminer. They carry two different labels that serve to distinguish the styles of wine they produce. The Maurice Car’rie Winery label is associated with the sweeter white, blush, and red wines. The Van Roekel Estate label is geared towards their dry whites and bold reds. https://www.mauricecarriewine

MOUNT PALOMAR WINERY

Mount Palomar Winery, located in the Temecula Valley wine appellation, is a fine wine estate dedicated to making wines of distinctive taste and high quality. Located among rolling hills and mesa lands at 1400 feet elevation, Mount Palomar is a working wine estate with 55 acres of producing vineyards overlooked by the Palomar Mountain range. The heart of a fine winery is its barrel aging cellars. To support this, Mount Palomar has an extensive barrel program, with new French, Hungarian, and American barrels added every year. A number of their best wines are aged in new and one-year barrels, while other varieties benefit from aging in more neutral, three to five-year barrels. Explore the Tuscan-inspired grounds. Stroll across the downstairs patio to see the beautiful fountains and statues, or walk up the grand staircase to the Outdoor Reception Venue for a stunning 360-degree view of the Temecula Valley. There are many photo opportunities, or you can just sit and relax in the large patio area and enjoy a glass of your fa-vorite wine from the outdoor tasting bar. Mount Palomar makes a range of fine wines with special emphasis on classic, Bordeaux-style blends and Italian varie-ties. They also have a thirty-year history of producing excellent Port and Solera Cream Sherry. The Mount Palomar Cream Sherry is produced in the oldest Sherry Solera in the United States, possibly the oldest in North America, and is aged for a minimum of five years in the California sun. The winery produces two labels: Mount Palomar and Cas-telletto (“little castle” in Italian). http://www.mountpalomarwinery.com

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New PSOC Carpool Location: South end of the Auto Club of SoCal (AAA) parking lot at the north-

east corner of Beach Blvd. and Stark Drive.

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NEW ENGLAND FALL COLORS

OCTOBER 11-14, 2018

Our club overnight field trip in the Fall of 2018 will be to New England to see the fall colors in all their splen-dor. We’ll be staying in southern coastal Maine which is centrally located to many covered bridges, pictur-esque lighthouses and harbors, Acadia National Park, and many other photographic opportunities, not to men-tion the spectacular fall colors in the surrounding area and bordering States (Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont) within driving distance.

You can either fly into Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts or Portland International Airport in Maine. From Boston, it’s a 2-hour drive up Interstate 95 to Portland, unless you decide to stop along the way and take in all the sights (highly recommended).

More detailed information will be provided as we get closer to October. We’ll be staying at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn located at 700 Main Street, South Portland, Maine 04106. They have 153 rooms located on the ground and 2nd floors. Click on www.merrymanorinn.com for details.

We have reserved 25 rooms for PSOC members and guests who are checking in Thursday-October 11th and

checking out Sunday-October 14th. Check-in: 3 pm / Check-out: 11 am. They have 1 & 2 Queen Bed and 1

King Bed Suites available for a discounted room rate of $129 per night (single or double) plus 9% tax. Note:

Add $10 per night for an extra person. A full American breakfast is included.

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OCTOBER 11-14, 2018 If you have a preference of staying on the ground floor or 2nd floor, let the desk know when you call 207-774-6151 to make a room reservation. Be sure to tell them you’re with the Photographic Society of Orange County (PSOC) in order to get the discounted room rate.

The cut-off date to make your room reservation is September 20, 2018 for our PSOC block of rooms (subject to room availability). In the event you need to cancel your guaranteed reservation, the deadline is 4 pm on the day of your arrival (to avoid being charged one night’s fee plus tax).

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Calkins at 714-943-4397, Mike Whitmore at 714-417-7271, or Kurt Bayless at 714-893-4919.

Images by Linda Calkins

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MEMBER PHOTOS

Frank Oliveri

JGeorge Hagen

Jan Clarke

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Claudia Bennett

Eric Walton

Floyd Phillips

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Jennie Breeze

Jo Ann Johnson

Norm Johnson

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Martha Blake

William Winters

Mike Whitmore

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Karen Topelewski

Member Gallery Show

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Member Gallery Show

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Member Gallery Show