The Calendars are at the printers! We were hoping to have them ready for next Saturday’s NSBPOA 60’s themed Potluck at the Clubhouse, but it’s looks like they’ll be coming in just a few days after. We’ll be announcing our early December pick-up dates soon, so stayed tuned…
See you next Saturday! Peace…
Pre-orders have been coming in weekly since the Awards Ceremony in September. We locked in our price, specs & quantity with our printer, so when we sell out our pre-orders, we are officially sold out. DON’T MISS OUT! Printed calendars are expected to be delivered by November 21st, just in time for the 1960s Potluck at the Clubhouse. Stay tuned…
We made the cover of the Village Beacon Record and The North Shore Sun!
Read the Beacon Record’s Online article! Click here
We are NOW taking Pre-Orders for the 2010 “Spirit of North Shore Beach” Photo Calendars!
Calendars are $10 + $2 for Shipping (to save on Shipping Cost & Delivery Time, you have the option of picking up your Calendar(s) in December at designated Rocky Point pick-up locations/dates to be determined, or by Appointment).
LIMITED SALES! Only one run of Calendars will be printed & delivered by early December. Once the Calendars sell out in Pre-Orders, they will no longer be available.
CALENDAR ORDER FORM (Click here to Download)
Thank you ALL for making the Opening Reception & Awards Presentation spectacular, inspiring and fun! Marylou and I are getting some much needed rest, so stay tuned for more thank you’s and acknowledgements!
Close to 100 residents, neighbors, family and friends attended the much-anticipated event of the year to find out whom among the 12 Finalists would receive top honors. The Clubhouse was transformed into a Gallery, and all attendees became judges for the night as they cast their “People’s Choice Vote” for their favorite photo they wished to see on the cover of the upcoming “Spirit of North Shore Beach” Photo Calendar 2010.
ALL WINNING & RUNNER UP PHOTOS announced! Click here…
Stephanie Brick from New Hope, PA wowed the crowd and took the vote with her stunning photo titled “Independence Day: The Spirit of Celebration”. Set against a dramatic Long Island Sound and sea cliff backdrop, the photo shows a celebratory crowd enjoying a nighttime Fourth of July fireworks display at Broadway Beach. Fireworks can be seen as far away as Port Jefferson and along the Connecticut horizon.
First Prize went to Howard Stevens from Rocky Point, Second Prize to Stephanie Brick from New Hope, PA and Third Prize to George Bambara from Staten Island and Rocky Point. In the Shutterbug Category (Ages 15 & under), First & Second Prizes went to Rachel Mannetta (Age 14) from Rocky Point, and Third Prize went to Claire Paetzel (Age 3) from Mattituck, NY.
The Runners Up were: Michelle Wacker from Rocky Point, Erica Pereira from Washington DC, Linda Jacobellis from Rocky Point, Marina & Dimitry (brother & sister) Rohrbach from West Hempstead, and Caroline Mugno from Avon, CT.
The Photo Calendar, which we had comped up samples of on display and already being considered a keepsake, features all twelve winning photographs, along with an Honorable Mentions section in the back showing all the remaining entries. Calendars are available NOW for very limited pre-sale, to be delivered in early December.
Here are just a few of the Photos from the Event!
Help us congratulate our Photo Contest participants!
You are invited to attend the Opening Reception & Awards Presentation, 6pm on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Light refreshments, desserts and beverages will be served.
Doors open at 6pm for viewing and People’s Choice Voting. First, Second & Third Prize Winners, as well as the People’s Choice Award will be announced during the Presentation that begins at 7pm. Everyone is eligible to enter to win the 50/50 and other cool prizes.
We received close to 100 incredible photo submissions for the Photo Contest, 16 of which were from Shutterbugs (15 yrs old & younger). It was so hard to choose, but there are only twelve months in a Calendar year! You will get a chance to see just how difficult it was, ALL of the submissions will be shown at the Reception in a rotating slideshow. And we are going to print all of the submissions that did not make the final twelve in the “Honorable Mentions Gallery” of the Calendar. Be the first to get a sneak peak of the Calendar that everyone’s been buzzing about! And cast your vote for the photo you would like to see on the cover.
Light refreshments, desserts and beverages will be served.
For more info, go to the Award’s Night page on this blog.
See you on the 12th!
At times, the judging was easy, and at other points, it was downright hard! But at the end of a 2-hour session, we were all in agreement and excited to see the first glimpses of the Photo Calendar in front of us. We will be announcing winners soon, so stay tuned! Entrants, keep an eye on your inboxes. And do plan to attend on September 12th to congratulate our winners. We can’t wait.
Photo Copyright 2009 Sam Levitan.
All our judges are confirmed for August 21st to choose our 12 winners. And we have our work cut out for us! The submissions are really impressive for our first year, and it is now our job to choose the top representative images that uniquely capture the “Spirit of North Shore Beach”. By the end of the night, we will have created something for the whole community to enjoy for a full year!
Stay tuned…
Thank you to all of you who submitted photos!
We are very excited to report that the photo submissions we received are incredible! And we have a good showing of Shutterbugs (14 yrs & younger), so we’ve met our goal…and then some. We have our work cut out for us in choosing our 12 winners.
Check back soon for details about the Opening Reception & Awards Presentation on September 12th!
The PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE is TOMORROW Saturday, JULY 25th! We’re very excited to report that submissions have been coming in all week, including calls and emails for more info about the two in-person drop-off dates, tonight and Saturday. And by the looks of the submissions so far, we are going to have an incredibly beautiful calendar hanging on our walls all throughout 2010!
Everyone is welcome to drop by TONIGHT to the Photo Contest Sunset Celebration (weather permitting) 5:30 to 9:30pm (118 Soundview Dr, btwn Grove & Vine) Thank you to those who joined us last Friday night! We didn’t have an award-winning sunset, but it was a lovely evening enjoyed by all. If it does rain, you can still drop in with your submissions, or then anytime all day Saturday, from 10am to 6pm.
We’re very excited about the entries that have been submitted so far. The Spirit of North Shore Beach is shining through.
You still have 6 days left to enter!
This Friday Sunset Celebration starts at 7:30 pm with drop off times between 5:30 pm to 9:30. 118 Soundview Drive. (Between Grove and Vine.)
Saturday the 25th- 10 am to 6 pm drop offs. 118 Soundview Drive. (Between Grove and Vine.)
Can’t make those times – you can either mail them or give us a call to arrange another time to drop them off.
Happy Photographing!
Hurry! Only 2 Weeks until the JULY 25th Submission Deadline!
In-person Drop-off Dates announced, including Friday Sunset Celebrations, July 17th & 24th, 5:30 – 9:30pm
Bring a beverage, relax and toast the end of another glorious day in Rocky Point, with the perfect view of the sun as it disappears beyond the horizon of the Long Island Sound. You have two weeks to submit your spirited photos showing how charmed daily life is here in Rocky Point. And remember, the Photo Contest is open to members and non-members of NSBPOA, as well friends from neighboring towns and visitors to the area. The contest is open to all ages, with a special “Shutterbug Award” for the 15 and under set. Winning photographs will be featured in a 2010 North Shore Beach Photo Calendar.
In-Person Drop-Off Dates:
Friday Sunset Celebrations, July 17th & 24th, 5:30 – 9:30pm
Saturday, July 25, 10am – 6pm 118 Soundview Drive (btwn Grove & Vine)
Attention Procrastinators! You now have three chances to drop off your submissions. Two consecutive Friday nights, you’re invited to a special Sunset Celebration & Contest Submission Drop-Off where you can meet Photo Contest organizers Alina Wilczynski & Marylou Stewart, as well as other photo enthusiasts like yourself. In case of rain, we’ll still be available for drop-offs.
SAVE THE DATE:
September 12th Opening Reception & Awards Presentation will honor the winners and showcase all the entries! A People’s Choice vote will award the photo that will appear on the cover of the Calendar.
NOTE: We’ve been alerted that many of you have 5mb digital cameras. Don’t worry, these images will be accepted for submission. Shutterbugs (under 15) can submit photos at a minimum of 3mb.
Hi everyone, We’re coming into crunch time. We’ve had some inquiries about file sizes. It appears that many who want to enter the contest have cameras that only have 5 mb capabilities. We can take 5 mb file sizes. For our under 15 age category, Shutterbug- Kids’ cameras only have a 3 mb capability. We’ll accept those too.
Don’t forget that we’re looking for photos for year round representation too not just summer. Yes it is OK to use files from your archives.
Despite the drizzle we had a fantastic Photo Walkabout. Sam Levitan, Alina Wilczynski and Marylou Stewart were on hand to give tips. Photos on this page by Sam Levitan and Marylou Stewart.
June 28, Sunday Morning, 9 – 11 am
Free & Open to All
Meeting Point: Broadway Beach
Route: We will walk from Broadway Beach to Hallock Landing Beach and back to Broadway via Soundview Drive. Pace will be slow with frequent stops for photo tips and photo taking. Approx. 3 miles.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” — Marcel Proust
Take a leisurely Sunday stroll with us as we explore the splendor of North Shore Beach with new eyes.
See how your perspective on nature, with the subtle changes in light and color, and man’s influence on the landscape can surprise and delight you when approached with an open mind. The world begins to speak a unique language of shapes, shadows and shimmering reflections when you are willing to slow your pace, quiet your mind and observe.
It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have, all levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. Photo enthusiasts without cameras, and those thinking of buying a camera or wanting to know more about the camera you have, are ALL welcome to join in. Kids are especially invited. Don’t forget, we need entries for the Shutterbug category for kids under 15.
Photographer and Long Island native, Marylou Stewart will lead the walkabout. She has been living in Rocky Point for 9 years and has been photographing the Long Island waters since she took up her first camera at age 11. She will give us photo tips and tricks on the following topics:
• composing and framing your shot,
• working with changing and challenging light conditions,
• learning more about the manual settings on your camera
• finding out how different camera settings can create specific effects and moods,
• arranging found objects in creative ways to convey ideas or create thoughtful still-lifes,
• getting tips on how to take your photographs of friends and family to the next level by using different angles, perspectives and setups,
• learning ways to have more fun with your camera by experimenting with moving the camera during long exposures, taking photos without looking through the viewfinder and pointing the camera at the sun against silhouetted objects in the foreground, etc.
“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” — Anatole France
Marylou Stewart
You are hard-pressed to find Marylou without a camera (or two or three!) on any given outing. Stewart received a Degree in Photographic Technology from SUNY @ Farmingdale. After years of working in Advertising, Electronics/Government, in 1983 she began her position as Photographer, Media Services at Stony Brook University. She has photographed open heart surgeries, doctoral awards ceremonies, celebrity press conferences and special events, scientific research materials, portraits for annual reports, as well as local archeological dig specimens and dinosaur bones from Madagascar for National Geographic. Marylou also attended School of Visual Arts, received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management at Empire State College and a Masters in Human Resource Management at Stony Brook University.
RSVP to alina@moonkissedmedia.com or just show up!
Looking forward to journeying with you Sunday!
REMINDER: You have 4 more weeks to take your winning photos for the North Shore Beach Photo Contest deadline of July 25th!
Hey Neighbors!
We started a Facebook page so us neighbors to get to know each other.
Hoping to borrow a cup of sugar? Looking for a tennis partner? Interested in having a outdoor wine tasting near you? Have an event, question or issue to announce that would be of interest to your NSB neighbors? Join in!
Find us by searching “North Shore Beach”. See you there!
Concerned about the bacteria level of the water for this summer?
Interested in protecting and nurturing the bluff?
Want to find out how to do more to help stop littering and vandalism?
Thinking about getting involved in the community?
Have an fundraising event idea?
You’re invited to give your input to the Beautification/Environmental Committee. We are concerned citizens of the Earth, wanting to do more to protect our waters and our environment. And since we are caretakers of this incredible 1.8 mile long underdeveloped shoreline, our aim is to heal the waters, nurture the bluff and bring attention to our responsibility of taking care of this gift.
Date/Time: Thursday, June 25th @ 7:30 at The Clubhouse
Agenda:
NSB Photo Contest Update
Offer of Water Test System $1,000 donation (Sierra Club)
Beach Cleanliness
Clambake Update
Friendship Parking Lot ideas (Fri 4pm follow-up)
Re-take on the Beautification PowerPoint presentation from two years ago
“Reenergizing the needs”
See you there!
To be included on the email list for upcoming Beautification/Environmental Committee meetings and events, email Charles: cbevingt@optonline.net
There are different settings that effect the file sizes that can be set on your camera depending on what you are using your photos for.
For the photo contest it is best to make sure that your camera is set for the best detail. There are two settings to pay attention to. The first is the size of the file- pick the “Large” size. The second is compression. Set that to “Superfine” or “Fine” under your compression settings. On some cameras maybe called “Image Quality”. (Check your owners manual for their settings.) You’ll find that the number of images you can get on a card will get smaller. So if you have a 32mb card that came with the camera you’ll need to get a larger card. I like to use the 2 GB cards. They hold a lot of photos. When you got out it is always good to have a backup card and an extra battery for your camera on hand.
I always photograph at the highest settings. You never know when you may want to enlarge a photo. You can always reduce the file size to use for other things like a webpage or emails. You can’t go the other way. You’ll also fine the less compression of the photograph the better the colors, shadows and highlight details.
Memorial Day is almost upon us! We’re busy working on the photo contest! Hope you are all out there getting some great photos to enter. It is two and a half months until the deadline!
There’s some great events coming up at North Shore Beach that might inspire you.
May 23rd to May 25th our beautiful beach is open to everyone. You don’t need to be a member to experience it. Maybe you’ll catch some fun shots of sandcastle building, kite flying, or a sailor/boater in their first launch of the summer.
Heh remember the days of Drive-In Movies? I do. May 23rd they’re having a Drive-In Movie up at the clubhouse parking lot. How cool is that.
May 24th- Hot Cars. Bring your oldie or hot car to the clubhouse. 10 am to Noon.
May 30th is a pot luck picnic dinner at the clubhouse. 6pm. Not sure if they’ll be any good photo-ops but I’m sure the food and company will be great.
June 14- Flag Day
June 21- Father’s Day Brunch
July 18- Annual Clambake.
July 25th- Photo contest deadline.
Check www.northshorebeach.com for more info on these events.
You are invited to participate in the behind the scenes of the NSB PHOTO CONTEST. We are meeting THIS Saturday, May 2nd at The Clubhouse from 10 – 11am. (A Google map of the Clubhouse is on the MAP page.)
We will be discussing the following:
• plan for distribution of entry materials
• soliciting sponsorship for prizes
• publicity & community outreach
• schedule of upcoming Photo Walkabouts, Planning Meetings, etc.
RSVP: Please RSVP by 9pm Friday, May 1st by emailing alina@moonkissedmedia.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
p.s. We also need you to remind your neighbors, friends, and especially your shutterbugs (kids), to grab their cameras every time they go on their neighborhood strolls, beach days, boating or fishing outings, kite-flying afternoons, nature walks, etc.
The luck of the Irish for the photo contest could be found in our very own famous Rocky Point Parade. It starts on Sunday the 15th in Miller Place at 1pm and ends up by Gracies on Broadway. Look for people having fun marching in the parade and out. Sometimes the best shots are what is behind you. A close up of a shamrock face, the flags and the cheers. Get creative using lower and higher angles. Who knows… we need a great photo for the March slot in the calendar. It could be yours.
A PDF of the NSB Photo Contest Entry Brochure is available for download on the CONTEST RULES page. If you’re considering submitting more than one photo, you can also download printable forms with mulitple ENTRY FORMS, ENTRY TAGS & MODEL RELEASE FORMS. Have fun! Pssst…spread the word…
You’ve been given the challenge of capturing “The Spirit of North Shore Beach” for the 1st ANNUAL North Shore Beach PHOTO CONTEST.
Your mission: show everyone how charmed daily life is here in Rocky Point, from stunning sunsets and moonrises, to beach excursions with the little ones, to neighborhood strolls after a good rain or snow. Beauty can be found at every corner, during every season, making North Shore Beach a photography enthusiast’s dream.
Twelve winners, including our favorite Shutterbugs (15 years old or younger), will be acknowledged at the Opening Reception & Awards Presentation on September 12th and will appear in the NSB PHOTO CALENDAR 2010. More details to come…
Questions? Email alina@moonkissedmedia.com call 631-821-5319, and check this space for updates and upcoming photo walking tours, events, talks and more.
