October 2008 Sports Clip Contest Winners

First Place: Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press
Los Angeles Galaxy's Edson Buddle, left, and FC Dallas' Drew Moor battle for the ball during the second half of their Major League Soccer match Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Carson, Calif. The match ended in a 2-2 tie.

Second Place: Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press
Los Angeles Kings left wing Alexander Frolov of Russia falls over Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund as they battle for the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Third Place: Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News
Phillies closer Brad Lidge #54 celebrates as they beat the Dodgers 5-1 to win the National League pennant during a National League Championship Series baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday October 15, 2008, at Dodger Stadium.

Honorable Mention: Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press
Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin, left, sprays Matt Kemp with water as they celebrate after beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in Game 3 of baseball's National League division series in Los Angeles, CA Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. The Dodgers won the series 3-0.

October 2008 Portrait Clip Contest Winners

First Place: Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise
Marnie Henderson owner of Reflections Hair Salon is being sued by her former boss for slander. He was forced to shut down his illegal sex club he was running out of his Headhunters Hair Design shop in Riverside, and is claiming Marnie slandered him and took his staff with her.

Second Place: Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
Anndrea' Cooper, 10, and a resident at the Citrus Grove, shows off her face paint during a grand opening of the community learning center, located in the gated community in Rialto on Thursday, October 23, 2008. A grand opening was held at the Citrus Grove which was once known as the crime-plagued Willow Winchester neighborhood.

Third Place: Ed Crisostomo, The Press-Enterprise
Marcilyn Callejo, Curator of Education, framed with Cosme Cordova's painting called "Noche de Media Luna" one of many exhibits for the Contemporary Artists Celebrate The Day of the Dead at the Museum of History & Art Ontario.

Honorable Mention: Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
Jacob Vara, 10, of Corona, shows a picture of himself as a baby taken several months after being burned on the scalp. Vara now wears bandages on his head after recently having a rare hair transplant surgery at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

October 2008 News Clip Contest Winners

First Place: William Wilson Lewis III, The Press-Enterprise
Unidentified people rush to an awaiting car with possesions in hand as fire approaches their apartment along Interstate 215 southbound near Second St.

Second Place: Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News
Firefighters prepare to extinguish a hot spot left by the Senson Fire in Granada Hills Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

Third Place: Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
Britany Heflin, 17, sits outside the scene on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, near the site where her cousin, April Maher, 17, was fatally struck by a hit and run driver the night before in Highland. Heflin was with her at the time when the accident happened.

Honorable Mention: Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
San Bernardino City firefighters wait to douse flare ups at JenCo after a fire the day before destroyed a portion of the building on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

October 2008 Feature Clip Contest Winners

First Place: Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
Aaron Hathaway, 3, of San Clemente finds an open path to run between the recreational vehicles parked at the Mike Thompson's RV Super Stores display on Friday, October 10, 2008 during the 56th Annual California RV Show at the Fairplex in Pomona.

Second Place: Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise
Howard Cole, left and his teammate David Jimenez of Nuway Inc. in Riverside build a 24-foot long wall and as high as they can in 20 minutes during the journeymans masons Fastest Trowel Competition at the EZ Mix Products Plant in Rialto Saturday.

Third Place: Alex Collins, Glendale News-Press
Dave Carlson kicks back on his motorcycle during the 25th Annual Love Ride in Glendale Sunday October 26, 2008.

Honorable Mention: Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise
Pre-K student Vincent Garcia gets an up-close look at a camera lens while he makes faces during the morning Preschool Experience Program at Jefferson Hunt Elementary Thursday in San Bernardino, CA., October 30, 2008.

2008 Clip Contest Standings Through October

Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise, 360
Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise, 270
Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise, 255
Ed Crisostomo, The Press-Enterprise, 220
Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 175
Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News, 175
Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 140
Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press, 125
Christina House, Freelance, 80
Alex Collins, Glendale News-Press, 70
Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News, 70
William Wilson Lewis III, The Press-Enterprise, 65
Thomas R. Cordova, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 60
Sean Hiller, Daily Breeze, 50
Gabriel Fenoy, Claremont Courier, 35
Greg Vojtko, The Press-Enterprise, 35
Sarah Reingewirtz, San Gabriel Valley News, 35
Rodrigo Peña, The Press-Enterprise, 30
Raul Roa, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, 30
Jennifer Cappuccio, Freelance, 30
Ringo H.W. Chiu, Freelance, 30
David Pardo, Freelance, 30
Amanda Lucidon, The Press-Enterprise, 25
Jason Redmond, Ventura County Star, 20
John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News, 20
Scott Varley, Daily Breeze, 15
Karen Quincy Loberg, Ventura County Star, 10
Gabriel Luis Acosta, The Sun, 10
Frank Bellino, The Press-Enterprise, 10
Tammy Abbott, Burbank Leader, 5
Marilyn Chung, The Desert Sun, 5

Note: Still waiting for results of September Clip Contest

October 2008 Clip Contest Winners Announced

Feature

First - Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
Second - Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise
Third - Alex Collins, News Press
HM - Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise

News

First - William Wilson Lewis III, The Press-Enterprise
Second - Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News
Third - Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
HM- Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise

Sports

First - Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press
Second - Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press
Third - Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News
HM - Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press

Portrait

First - Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise
Second - Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise
Third - Ed Crisostomo, The Press-Enterprise
HM - Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise

Crowder Family Establishes Photojournalism Endowment at ASU J-School Honoring Late Son

Troy and Betsy Crowder of Chandler are honoring the life and spirit of their late son, a photojournalist and Arizona State University graduate, by creating a photojournalism endowment in his name at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Greg Crowder, a 1980 ASU journalism alumnus and long-time photojournalist at The Press-Enterprise, died in 2005.

“Starting the endowment seemed like a really good way to memorialize our son,” said Troy Crowder, a retired Cronkite School professor who also worked in the ASU Office of the President. “The endowment will be there forever.”

Funds from the endowment will provide general support for the photojournalism program, including funding photojournalism equipment purchases and visits from photojournalism professionals. MORE>>

San Jose State Students Seek Funds For Tour Of Civil Rights History & Obama Inauguration

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications at San Jose State University is looking to send two photojournalism students, Carlos Moreno and Derek Sijder, along with eight other journalism students to the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama and a tour of historic landmarks of the civil rights movement in the South during winter break.

Moreno is photo editor and Sijder is a photographer for the SJSU newspaper Spartan Daily. During the ten-day trip they will produce stories around the course theme: "44 Years of the 44th President - Connecting Our Past With America's Historic Future."

SJSU is asking for donations of $25 or more. Checks payable to "SJSU Research Foundation - JMC Inauguration Trip"

Mail to:

Amy Freitag, Resource Analyst
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192

See the article about the trip in the San Jose Mercury News.

Detroit Papers Are Reportedly Mulling Cut In Home Delivery To Only Three Days A Week

Reports are circulating that the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press are considering a cut in home delivery to only three days a week. If adopted the Detroit market would be the country's largest to lose seven-day a week home delivery. An announcement is expected Tuesday. MORE>>

image: katherineofchicago/flickr.com

Oh No, It's "Brown Envelope From Rick Meyer" Time Again, 2009 PPAGLA Dues Notices Mailed

Yes, folks, it's that time of year again, when to receive the plain brown package in the mail from Membership Chair Rick Meyer containing your PPAGLA materials for the year to come.

While it's always uncomfortable to ask for money, your dues go to support the PPAGLA and all the programs it offers.  Timely dues payment give us a good indication of what the budget for these programs will be in the coming year.

New this year, annual dues can be paid via PayPal.  Please see the instructions in the package.

Again, asking for some of your hard-earned dollars is always awkward, so when you receive the infamous large brown envelope, please find the smaller white envelope inside stamped with Meyer's return address and mail a check for your annual dues or visit the website and pay via PayPal.  This way neither of us will have to think about the issue for another year.

Thank you for your continued support.

"A Mile From My House," Huffaker Responds To Today's F/A-18 Jet Crash In San Diego

San Diego-based freelancer Sandy Huffaker Jr. took some pretty terrific pictures today shortly after a F/A-18 jet crashed into a residential neighborhood near his home. I spoke to Sandy, who was still feeling the aftereffects of breathing the smoke of a jet fuel fire, this evening. He tells of his experience on his blog. MORE>>

image: Sandy Huffaker Jr. (used by permission)

Tribune Company Files For Chapter 11

The Associated Press is reporting, as expected, media conglomerate Tribune Company, smothered by $13 billion in debt and a drop-off in advertising, on Monday became the first major newspaper publisher to seek bankruptcy protection since the Internet sent the industry into a tailspin. MORE>>

Most of the company's $13 billion debt comes from the complex transaction in which the company was taken private, with employee ownership, by real estate mogul Sam Zell last year. Although Tribune's next major debt payment isn't due until June, the company has been in danger of missing financial targets set by its lenders.

Tribune owns The Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times, as well as Wrigley Field and The Chicago Cubs, though the last two are reportedly not a part of the filing. MORE>>

From The NY Times' Dealbook: Tribune Hires Advisers, Trying To Avoid Bankruptcy

The New York Times is reporting Tribune Company, which owns the Los Angeles Times, has hired bankruptcy advisers as the ailing newspaper company seeks to stave off a potential bankruptcy filing, people briefed on the matter said.

The newspaper, which was taken private last year by billionaire investor Samuel Zell, has hired the investment bank Lazard and the law firm Sidley Austin, these people said.

Tribune has been hobbled by debt related to that sale last year, which has been compounded by the growing drought of advertising for newspapers. MORE>>

Mark Lacter at LAObserved has done a great job this afternoon of stringing together information from a variety of press sources. He indicates a filing may come as soon as this week.

image: The New York Times/Damian Doverganes/AP

CNN Pitches A Cheaper Wire Service: For Newspapers, An Alternative To The AP?

The New York Times is reporting that this week editors from some 30 newspapers will visit CNN's Atlanta headquarters and hear plans to broaden its internal wire service, providing coverage of big national and international events — and maybe local ones — on a smaller scale and at a lower cost than The Associated Press. MORE>>

NPPA's Monthly Contest Goes Live On AOL

The National Press Photographer's award-winning Monthly News Clip Contest photographs will be published on AOL's Pixcetera Web site starting today, NPPA executive director Jim Straight announced.

The inaugural gallery launched featuring winning photographs from the June 2008 MNCC.

The partnership between AOL and NPPA is a joint effort to promote the great photojournalism being created today by NPPA photojournalists from around the world. "The winning photographs in NPPA's monthly contests have always been outstanding, and we've been looking for new ways, and new places, to promote these winners and to get them noticed," Straight said. MORE>>

image: www.nppa.org news & events

In Memoriam: Bryan Thomas Foster, Long Time Los Angeles Cameraman, Succumbs To Cancer

Bryan Thomas Foster, 58, long time freelance Los Angeles-area cameraman, died November 4th 2008 at 2:23pm at his home in Panorama City. He had been fighting colon, liver, thyroid and lung cancer for about a year and recently opted to stop chemotherapy. His family and friends were with him as he died peacefully in his sleep.

His final goal, he told friends, was to live long enough to see Barack Obama win the presidential election. His son whispered to him that Barack had won at 2 pm jumping the decision…by just a little.

Bryan graduated from John H. Francis Polytechnic High School and got an AA degree from Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California. He trained to be an army helicopter pilot, but a twist of fate put him in Saigon as an Army MP. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

Returning from his tour of duty in Saigon, Bryan went back to school and graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a BA in Journalism. He got a job at Northridge Hospital, set up their audio-visual department, and taught many students how to make good television. He also founded his own company, Foster International News and Documentaries.

In the late 70’s, Bryan joined CBS Network News in London as a freelance photographer shooting with one of the first video cameras, the Ikegami Handylooky. He worked all over the Middle East in war zones in Beirut, Lebanon, Israel and the Golan Heights, and traveled to Africa covering the fight for independence by the people of Nairobi, Kenya in the early 1980’s. Bryan was a gutsy wartime cameraman who prided himself on getting the shot no matter what it took. One friend said, “ In 1977 when I was in the Israeli Military, my group knew of a crazy American cameraman, running around all the fighting with his crew. They were way too close for our likings. Years later I found out it was Bryan and we became close friends.”

Bryan was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, scuba diving, fishing and betting on the horses. His luck was legendary. For example, when he needed a new roof on his house and didn’t have the money, he made a bet on a video horse race on TV and won more than the cost of the roof. He also loved Las Vegas and Poker and was regularly comped and invited to attend tournaments.

Foster is survived by his adult children, Mercedes, Jess and Max, a granddaughter Madeline, his sister Brook Warden, and brothers Bruce and Brent and extensive other family.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the LA VA Health Care System, Volunteer Service (310-268-4350).

image: www.nppa.org

Life Photo Archive Goes Live On Google

According to a story on WashingtonPost.com, the Life Photo Archive on Google launches today, a project nearly two years in the making.  The 10 million-plus images, many of them iconic and 97 percent not available to the public before, will show up in searches through Google or directly through the website, providing consumers with the kind of access that once was unimaginable.  But Time Inc. and Google are looking beyond the cool factor to the revenue potential: Time Inc. wants to drive traffic to the upcoming Life.com joint venture with Getty Images while Google hopes to finally crack the problems of making money through image search. MORE>>

website:  http://images.google.com/hosted/life

images: W. Eugene Smith/Life Magazine

Behind The Scenes With Obama: Campaign Photog Posts Collection of Candid Images

On election night, as you were watching Barack Obama's electoral count rise, and state after state turn blue, were you wondering what it was like behind the scenes with Obama?

Obama's campaign photographer, David Katz, may have worn out a digital camera or two in the process of uploading thousands of behind-the-scenes photos onto Flickr, Yahoo!'s photo-sharing site.

President-elect Obama, who resigned his Senate seat this morning, is credited with making tremendous use of the Internet in his historic campaign to become the first African-American and 44th President of the United States.

image:  David Katz/Obama For America

From The NY Times: Pixels Are Like CupCakes? This'll Require An Explanation!

The New York Times has a really cool article explaining the "Megapixel Myth" and how more isn't necessarily better when it comes to the number of individual sensors on a camera's CCD or CMOS chip. The article also suggests buying last year's model at this time may be a better bet than shelling out megabucks for this year's latest and greatest. MORE>>

image: The New York Times Personal Tech

PPAGLA Offers Approved Hwy. Safety Vest

Orders are now being accepted for the PPAGLA Media Safety Vest:

•Type 3 Lime colored safety vest of lightweight 100% Polyester tight-mesh material. 2 inch 3M 'Scotchlite 8906 Reflective Material' striping on front and back. Meets ANSI 107-200 Class 2.

•Bold, block lettering "NEWS MEDIA', plus PPAGLA logo on the front and back.

•Clear pocket window for media ID on front right, with a chest pocket on the opposite side.

$30.00 each for members, $50 for non-members. Applications and media ID for vests are required. See application under "Documents" at right.

Beginning November 24, 2008, a new Federal Law states that “ALL persons working on a Federal Highway MUST wear a Type 2 or Type 3 safety vest”. This includes firefighters, police, tow truck drivers and the media.

See Alicia Wagner Calzada's story about the new requirement on NPPA's web site.

For more information, contact PPAGLA Board Member Bob Riha, Jr. at 562-938-1272 or via email, ppaglamediavest@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL: Vests can be ordered with media organization name on the open panel below 'NEWS MEDIA' on the back of the vest for a small additional setup fee. Black color type only. An .eps file with organization name/logo is required per manufacturer.

Newspapers Caught Short Of Printed Keepsakes After Historic Obama Victory

Newspapers publishers across the country found themselves unable to meet demand for their printed product after Barack Hussein Obama won election as the 44th President of The United States. MORE>>

From the AFP story:

Rima Calderon, head of communications for The Washington Post, said the events of Wednesday proved the popularity of papers in an age when many are predicting their demise in the face of online competition. "It does say something really marvelous about the printed newspaper. When there's a historic event like last night people want a printed copy for posterity," she said. "We didn't realize that the demand would be so large."

Francine Garner, 48, was at the front of the queue at The Washington Times headquarters and had been waiting three hours for the commemorative edition to go on sale. "It's about keeping track of history and having something you can keep forever," she said.

Read an AP story on the topic from USA Today's web site HERE>>

Christian Science Monitor to End Daily Print Edition, Move to Web-Only Strategy

The Christian Science Monitor will no longer produce a weekday print edition, becoming the first major daily paper to appear online only, its publisher announced Tuesday. The cost-cutting measure makes it the first national newspaper to largely give up on print. MORE>>

"31 Days – 31 Photos" By SB Sun Photo Boss

Rick Sforza, photo editor at The San Bernardino Sun, has posted a sweet lil' blog in which he's set about taking a single picture for the project each day. Called 31 Days – 31 Photos, Sforza describes his effort as "A process to reengage the photographer part of my brain in an attempt to strengthen the photo editor part of my brain."

About his project Rick writes:

"Day 13 was really the moment it all came together for me. It's when I remembered, really remembered not just paying it lip service, that everyone has a story, and they'll trip over themselves to tell it to you. Sometimes you don't even need to ask for the story, all you need to do is listen. And perhaps it's a little smarmy, I but I believe it's a great honor and responsibility to be the 'steward' of other people's stories."

Check it out, you'll be inspired.

Lewis Wins Editor & Publisher Photo Award

William Wilson Lewis III, staff photographer at The Press-Enterprise, has won first place in the news category of Editor & Publisher's Photo of the Year contest for papers with circulation between 100,000 and 249,999.

The photo was taken as part of a project called "Meth's Legacy," a look at the prevalence of meth use and its societal toll in Riverside and San Bernardino counties

The photo shows a sobbing Amy Gentry as she is arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and her distraught daughters Melissa and Kayla Rasdall as they are to be placed with Child Protective Services.

Lewis and a reporter accompanied police as they raided the home because they suspected methamphetamine was being manufactured there.

August 2008 Sports Clip Contest Winners

First: Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser celebrates winning the gold in the women's 100-meter final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing Sunday, August 17, 2008.

Second: Ed Crisostomo, The Press-Enterprise

Pitcher Francisco Rodriguez celebrates his 50th save as Los Angeles Angels the Twins, 5-3.

Third: Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press.

United States' Michael Phelps sticks out his tongue as he prepares for the men's 400-meter individual medley during swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, August 10, 2008.

Comments: The winning image had so much vitality with the body expression and sharpness our sports editor thought it was an image she had not seen. Second was a shot you are not expecting and really captured the emotion of the moment.

August 2008 Portrait Clip Contest Winners

First: Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise
Felipe Garcia Villamil, center, signs a song with the Groupo Emikeke during the Ifa Festival in San Bernardino. The festival is a gathering of followers of the Nigerian Orisa religion.

Second: Ed Crisostomo, The Press-Enterprise
L-R Super Cr3w members, Abenamar Honrubia, 25, of Las Vegas ("Ben"), Mike Carrasco, 25, of Los Angeles ("Murda"), Ronnie Abaldonado, 25, of Las Vegas ("Ronnieboy"), Angelito Castillo Casal, 25, of Riverside ("Vex"), RJ Puno, 26, of Riverside ("Rockadile"), and Jon Cruz, 25, of Riverside ("Do-Knock") strike a pose.

Third: Mark Zaleski, The Press-Enterprise
Menifee school district trustee Rita Peters of Quail Valley prepares for a segment of Rachel Ray's show featuring America's coolest bathrooms. One of her bathrooms rooms decor is a Betty Boop theme.

Comments: Most were nice portraits that any picture editor would be glad to have from daily assignments, but they were predictable. The winner really captured the passion of the musician and all the there aspects were right on. Second place winner was well executed but some thought it did give enough insight into the subjects.

August 2008 Feature Clip Contest Winners

First: Rodrigo Peña, The Press-Enterprise
Tiny grasshoppers, each about 1/4-inch long, gather on a pumpkin leaf in Palm Desert on Thursday, August 28, 2008.

Second: Ed Crisostomo, The Press-Enterprise
Juan Perez, left, of West Los Angeles and his wife Teresa Perez rides through a water spray at Lake Gregory. Juan Perez says he and wife are spending time together during their vacation.
Third: Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise
Los Angeles Dodgers fans battle for a foul ball in the 5th inning of the game Friday in Los Angeles August 1, 2008.

HM: Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise
Skateborder Danny Mayer casts a shadow during men's Skate Vert competition at X-Games 14 Saturday, August 14 in Carson.

Comments: Most everyone thought this was though category but the winner stood for its unusualness as a feature. It was a photographer seeing something out of the ordinary and capturing it in a nice light.

August 2008 News Clip Contest Winners

First: Thomas R. Cordova, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Ontario firefighters battle a structure fire in the the early Sunday, August 3, 2008 in Ontario.

Second: Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise

Sgt. Timothy Salvador, 20 of Bakersfield, says goodbye to wife Tyanne, 20, and three-month-old daughter McKenna Friday, August 22, 2008 in San Bernardino as he prepares for deployment to Iraq with 1st Battalion, 185th Armor Regiment.

Third: Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
West Nile Virus victim Alfonso Arredondo, 83, lies in bed as his son Carl Arredondo, 50, caresses his head at home Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in San Dimas.

Comments: Any of these could have switched places very easily but there has to be a winner so... the one we chose was another average spot news event that the photographer turned into a beautiful image, incorporating the light and smoke. Second place captured the raw emotion of the imminent breakup of this military family. Third had nice composition and captured an emotional moment without needing to show the tears.

August 2008 Monthly Clip Contest Point Standings

Mark Zaleski (The Press-Enterprise) 310
Terry Pierson (The Press-Enterprise) 250
Ed Crisostomo (The Press-Enterprise ) 210
Stan Lim (The Press-Enterprise) 200
Will Lester( Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ) 175
Keith Birmingham ( Pasadena Star-News ) 165
Robert Gauthier Los Angeles Times) 140
Christina House (Freelance) 80
Mark J. Terrill (Associated Press) 70
Alex Collins (Glendale News-Press ) 60
Sean Hiller (Daily Breeze) 50
Hans Gutknecht (Los Angeles Daily News ) 50
Alex Collins (Glendale News-Press ) 60
William Wilson Lewis III ( The Press-Enterprise) 35
Gabriel Fenoy (Claremont Courier) 35
Greg Vojtko (The Press-Enterprise) 35
Sarah Reingewirtz (San Gabriel Valley News ) 35
Rodrigo(The Press-Enterprise) 30
Raul Roa ( San Gabriel Valley Tribune) 30
Jennifer Cappuccio(Freelance) 30
Ringo H.W. Chiu (Freelance ) 30
David Pardo (Freelance) 30
Amanda Lucidon (The Press-Enterprise ) 25
Jason Redmond (Ventura County Star) 20
John McCoy (Los Angeles Daily News) 20
Scott Varley (Daily Breeze) 15
Karen Quincy Loberg (Ventura County Star) 10
Gabriel Luis Acosta (The Sun) 10
Thomas R. Cordova( Inland Valley Daily Bulletin) 10
Frank Bellino ( The Press-Enterprise) 10
Tammy Abbott (Burbank Leader) 5
Marilyn Chung (The Desert Sun ) 5

Aug Clip Contest Winners Announced

News: First: Thomas R. Cordova Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Second: Stan Lim The Press-Enterprise

Third: Will Lester Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Sports: First: Mark J. Terrill The Associated Press

Second: Ed Crisostomo The Press-Enterprise

Third: Mark J. Terrill The Associated Press

Feature: First: Rodrigo Peña The Press-Enterprise

Second: Ed Crisostomo The Press-Enterprise

Third: Terry Pierson The Press-Enterprise

HM: Terry Pierson The Press-Enterprise

Portrait: First: Mark Zaleski The Press-Enterprise

Second: Ed Crisostomo The Press-Enterprise

Third: Mark Zaleski The Press-Enterprise

Judges: South Florida Sun-Sentinel AME Visuals Tim Frank, Sports Editor Kathy Laughlin, Director of Photography Taimy Alvarez, Dep. Director of Photography Rolando Otero, Photo Assignment Editor George Wilson, Metro Photo Editor Amy Beth Bennett and Staff Photographer Carline Jean.

Winning photos to be posted shortly.

"Black Lenses" Seen Making A Comeback At Major Events, observes PPAGLA Prez

PPAGLA President John McCoy has observed that "Black lenses" are making a comeback at major events. He attributes their return to the phenomenal success of Nikon's new D3 full-frame camera. McCoy reports "It's about half black lenses and half white lenses now."

Who's using Nikon's latest greatest professional camera? Who's kicking themselves for jumping ship and switching to Canon EOS cameras in recent years? Tell us about it.

Image: from NikonUSA website

Culture Maven/Former Magazine Editor Tina Brown Leads New Web Site, "The Daily Beast"

Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, has debuted a new web site, The Daily Beast. Take a look at it and read about it in the The New York Times.

Next PPAGLA Seminar Is Now Being Planned

The next PPAGLA Seminar is in the planning stages. A venue is being looked at as this message is being posted. In the meantime, here's a look back at our New World of Media event at CSU Fullerton last March from Raul Roa's excellent photojournalism blog. I'm glad he had the presence of mind to make some photos that day, many of us didn't. Thanks, Raul!

Please let us know what sessions you would like to see that may have been missing from the last event. We want the seminar to be of maximum benefit to everyone so suggestions for programs are always welcome. If you know of an expert in our field whose expertise would be of value to our membership, please let us know.

We Can Post Video Here!

Here's an example of the video that can be posted on this blog:



This was shot with a Canon PowerShot G9 and edited in iMovie08 on my Intel iMac, saved as "Export as Quicktime, Broadband High" settings that resulted in a 3MB .mov file. Let me know what you think.

Experimental Blog

I am experimenting with this Blogger web site to see if we can't come up with a cost-effective means of getting word out to members about contest results, standings, etc. Let me know what you think.