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Here’s a Snapshot The 2004 Photography Contest and Show Trinity Ecumenical Parish Open to the Public May 24th- May 31st Sunday from noon to 5pm By Auburn Cecil
With our breathtaking sunsets, glistening water and rolling mountains, photographers certainly don’t have to look far for award-winning subject matter. The John Faber Memorial Photography Contest and Show ensures that they don’t have to look far for a place to highlight their work either. Now in its 10th year, the show is one of the Smith Mountain Art Council’s big events. The Contest and Show has two main goals. The first is to give area photographers a forum to display their work. The other is to expose SML residents to a very important art form in this area. With over 180 entries last year, the show is an excellent way to introduce many of the talented members of our community and the surrounding areas. Chairman Jim Shauberger commented, “I have been a professional photographer for 40 years and I have to admit that some of last year’s work was absolutely stunning. I was most impressed.” The show is named for prominent photographer and author, John Faber. John retired to the lake after taking hundreds of breathtaking landscape and travel photos. He is also commonly remembered for his powerful book, Great News Photos and the Stories Behind Them. Having traveled all over the world, John and his family chose to settle here at the lake and the show is dedicated in his memory. This year’s show will also honor the memory of John Hinkle. As a frequent winner, his gorgeous lake shots are remembered by all who have seen the show in previous years. One of the greatest advantages of this show is that anyone can enter. There are six categories and photographers can enter two pictures per category. That gives you up to 12 chances to win the cherished Best in Show award that comes with $300. Each category also has a 1st prize of $100 and a 2nd prize of $50. While they do charge entry fees, the show usually just tries to break even. Jim said, “Last year we made $46 dollars. We don’t do this to make money, we want to show the public fine photography and keep them interested in the arts.” They also hope that the increased interest will help them enhance the photography classes at the local schools. Jim adds, “We’ve found that Staunton River and Franklin County high schools are desperately in need of photographic equipment. We hope that this show will increase awareness so people will donate their old cameras, enlargers and other equipment.” If you have anything you would like to donate, drop it off at Scopes & Stuff and Jim will make sure it gets to the schools. Want to show off your photography? Pick up a form at Scopes & Stuff and enter by May 17, 2004 Categories: 1. Sunrise/ Sunset (Must be in the SML area) 2. Landscape / Historical Locations 3. People or Portraits / People in action 4. Wild Life, Pets or Pets with People 5. Travel 6. Close-up, Macro or Still Life
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