Well Alabama Shutterbugs is ringing in a New Year. Glad to see all the people that have joined our little group.

We have a lot of hopes for 2009, to start off with we have went back to a scheduled meeting date, 6:30 at Rons BBQ in Alexandria on the 3rd Thursday of each month. With this scheduled meeting hopefully more people will be able to make it with knowing the time and place in advance.

The next thing is we are going to work on is photographic outings or a workshop every 3 months. The 1st one is scheduled for January 17th at Guntersville State Park in hopes of catching America’s pride in action, the Bald Eagle. Check the Discussion Forum for more information.

Finally we have redone our photo contest and hopefully is more flexible so everyone can join in. Check out the Contest page for all the details.

Oh Yeah I almost forgot about the Calendar, I have updated it with events for 2009 that should be photo friendly. If you have any information on events or something you would like updated to the Calendar email me at mheston@alphoto.org

Happy Picture Taking

The Winning Photograph is Little Sax Man by Remy Fauxtog. The January Theme will be Old, Rusty & Corroded Please go to the alphoto.org contest page to check out the Rules and Themes.

The Points as of December are:

• 1st Remy Fauxtog with 64 pts
• 2nd Michael Heston with 53 pts

• 3rd Jimbentree with 46 pts

• David Abbott with 26 pts

• Flossy0506 with 12 pts
• Surgeon24hrs with 10 pts
• Pamiknows with 6 pts

Also don’t forget about our monthly meetings. Our next meeting will be on Thursday January 15th at 6:30pm at Ron’s BBQ in Alexandria.

The Winning photograph is Achromatic Fall by Remy Fauxtog The December 2008 theme will be Family Please go to the alphoto.org contest page to Check out the Rules and Themes.

We are now keeping track of points for the year so here is the rundown.

• 1st Remy Fauxtog with 16 pts
• 2nd Michael Heston with 14 pts

• 3rd Flossy0506 with 12 pts

• Surgeon24hrs with 10 pts

• DavidAbbott with 9 pts
• Pamiknows with 6 pts

The winning photograph is Lookout Mountain by Michael Heston

We have a new photo Contest starting in November and running until October 2009. Please go to the alphoto.org contest page to Check out the Rules and Themes

The November 2008 Theme will be Black & White So lets see what we can come up with this month.

Straight On by flossy0506

Chewacla Falls 2 by Super Rookie

Down Pour by remy fauxtog

Falls At Kymulga Grist Mill by CharlaneG

Waterfall by Harold Dunn

60 Minute Escape by remy fauxtog

Beginning Of Fall Colors At Little River by The Waterfallhunter aka Hoganfann

Cullasaja Falls by The Waterfallhunter aka Hoganfann

Thank you all for your photographs. Don’t forget to check for ticks.

1.The winning photograph is A Sunset Stroll by Remy Fauxtog

2.Second place goes to Geese At Sunset by Michael Heston

3.Third Place goes to Felt Like Fall At Sunset by Kara Nicole

The October 2008 Theme will be Landscapes. Good luck

Oh, we plan on Starting a new Photography Contest in November, stay tuned for more details.

The Meeting this Thursday will start at the trail head behind Gadsden Mall. Hope to see you there. Oh, and dont forget your camera.

Check out the designs of the T-shirt and ID Badge

1.The winning photograph is Sunflower by Surgeon24hrs

2.Second place goes to Fallen Rose Between The Rocks by Jana

3.Third Place goes to Black Racer by Michael Heston

The September 2008 Theme will be Sunrise or Sunset So lets see what we can come up with this month.

Photo Taken By Surgeon24hrs