RIP Patrick Stuckart.
A good friend of mine died a few days ago.
Patrick Stuckart will be missed.
He was a long time member of my local Photography Group and often gave mini-tutorials at our meetings.
An expert on Photoshop, Pat would share his knowledge and encourage our photographers and wannabes to experiment with this photo tool.
Warm, creative and humorous, this fun-loving Irishman made instant friends.
He also showed great examples of manipulating photos and finding new ways to present visual treats. Here he took a photo of adding machine paper rolls and, using his Photoshop skills, created a unique piece of framed art.
Green of course was his favorite color and March 17 was much, much more than just a date on the calendar.
Last night at our monthly meeting, we offered a salute to Patrick.
The toast was done in a way we know would have brought a grin to his face.
So long, Patrick.
Labels: Adding machine paper rolls, framed work of art, Guinness toast, Patrick Stuckart
Looking up ....
Last night the local Photography group that was formed a year and a half ago met at
North Towne Grill, the Greek restaurant that was NOT recently damaged by a fire. (
http://photo.meetup.com/687)
The optional theme for the monthly
Show & Tell was
"SIGNS" and 16 members brought some of their favorites to share.
THIS one certainly caught my eye!
Patrick Stuckart explained the theme was in the back of his mind as he drove back to Charleston and he snapped several overhead highway signs so he would have a "canvas" for his creativity.
Oh. So it's NOT a real sign.
But, neither was this one I put together on Photoshop.
It does communicate a thought though and I got the laugh I wanted.
Patrick had another on the front of a Army Recruiting station that said "Now Hiring."
Other signs were taken out of context and humorous in a different way.
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We saw a beautiful presentation by Tom Spain, our guest speaker, who is
Chief of Photography at
The Post and Courier newspaper.
One stunning shot after another drew ohs and ahs from the crowd - like watching a fireworks display - and Tom credited his extremely talented staff with producing the award-winners.
Tom took questions from the members who are photographers and wannabes and gave some extremely helpful hints and suggestions.
"It's not the equipment that you have. It's the person behind the camera that makes the shot," he reminded us.
Labels: bran muffins, Chief of Photography, highway signs, Patrick Stuckart, Tom Spain
A good friend of mine died a few days ago.
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