Bill Oakes alerts us to a cool photo exhibit:

Exhibit Grand Opening
June 21, 2007, 6:30 pm

Please join us for the grand opening of Requiem on Thursday, June 21, 2007

Richard Pyle, Vietnam reporter (1968-1973) and Saigon AP Bureau Chief (1970-1973), will speak about his experiences covering the war and his friendships with photographers who died in the conflict.

� 6:30 pm Drinks and hors d’oeuvres
� 7:00 pm Richard Pyle talks and Q&A
� 8:00 pm Exhibit open for viewing

The First Division Museum proudly presents its summer exhibit Requiem:
By the Photographers Who Died in Vietnam and Indochina. These 150 moving and powerful photographs�taken by men and women on all sides who gave their lives during the conflict�begin with the French Indochina War in the 1950s and culminate with the fall of Phnom Penh and Saigon in 1975. This compelling look at an important part of our history honors not only the photographers but also the soldiers who fought in Vietnam.

RSVP requested: 630 260 8183.

Free parking and admission.
Doors open at 6:30 pm.

1 Teacher CPDU available for this event.

Requiem: By the Photographers Who Died in Vietnam and Indochina, is traveling under the auspices of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film.

For more information call (630)-668-8185 or e-mail: -email-

The First Division Museum at Cantigny is dedicated to the history of the Big Red One, the famed 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army. The museum includes 10,000 square feet of state of the art interactive and experiential exhibits and also houses the Colonel Robert R. McCormick Research Center.

The museum is located on the Wheaton, Illinois estate of the late Colonel Robert R. McCormick. During World War I, McCormick, later the long-time editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, was commander of the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, part of the First Division.

He renamed his estate Cantigny in honor of the first American battle of the war. At his death in 1955, McCormick left Cantigny to be managed as a recreational and educational park.

More info:
http://www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/index.htm

IPPA Monthly Clip Contest Winners for April Judged by Duluth (MN) News Tribune

News
1st
Photographer: Craig Watson Publication:
Aurora Beacon News
Date Published: April 27, 2007
Description: Touching the Casket

2nd
Photographer: Heather Eidson
Publication: Beacon News
Date Published: April 18, 2007
Description: Filed Referendum

3rd
Photographer: John Badman
Publication: The Telegraph
Date Published: April 12, 2007
Description: Kitty and Syringes

News Comments: 1st place was a very nice moment emphasizing the tenderness of of touch and connection. Photog was really on top of things to capture the moment. 2nd place was a wonderful, tight composition with nice layering that emphasized the sadness
of the failed referendum. Could have been improved just a bit by cropping on the right. The scared look on the cat’s face in the 3rd place image says it all. Great way to illustrate the story.

Sports
1st
Photographer: Clay Stalter
Publication: Jacksonville Courier-Journal
Date Published: April 21, 2007
Description: Knee in the Back

2nd
Photographer: John Starks
Publication: Daily Herald
Date Published: April 20, 2007
Description: Triple Jump Hair

3rd
Photographer: Christopher Hankins
Publication: Daily Herald
Date Published: April 10, 2007
Description: Ball in the Belly

Sports Comments: You could almost feel the crunch to the back in the 1st place image. Clean composition and peak moment. We loved the unique perspective on the triple jump for 2nd place with the girl’s hair flying. Very enterprising of the photographer to choose not to show feet or sand — a pleasant surprise. 3rd place was another visceral moment. You could just feel ball flying straight into the fielder’s stomach.

Feature-Single
1st
Photographer: T.J. Salsman
Publication: The State Journal-Register
Date Published: April 19, 2007
Description: Adjusting a Dress

2nd
Photographer: Tom Sistak
Publication: The Times
Date Published: April 23, 2007
Description: Tough Life for Easter Bunny

3rd
Photographer: Fred Zwicky
Publication: Peoria Journal Star
Date Published: April 11, 2007
Description: George’s Shoeshine Sign Feature

Single Comments: 1st place was an odd and humorous perspective on setting up a museum exhibit. Excellent layering and composition. 2nd place made us laugh loudly! It had a child horror movie feel to it and showed the contrast of emotions perfectly. While the caption was excellent, it wasn’t even needed. The emotion on the face of the subject in the 3rd place image really told the story of his gratitude for the appreciation shown to him. The photographer made a wonderful, storytelling image on what could have been an average setup shot.

Feature-Multiple
1st
Photographer: Danielle Gardner
Publication: Naperville Sun
Date Published: April 1, 2007
Description: Love, older American style

2nd
Photographer: Scott Bort
Publication: The Courier News
Date Published: April 1, 2007
Description: ‘Doc’ & Jake

3rd:
Photographer: Danielle Gardner
Publication: Naperville Sun
Date Published: April 22, 2007
Description: Northern Exposure

Feature Multiple Comments: 1st place was a multi-faceted treatment of a fresh story idea. The photos exude warmth between senior friends and companions. 2nd place was a well told story between two unexpected friends. We really liked how old the good doctor
looked, his stoop, his facial expressions. 3rd was a versatile look at one event with lots of picture variety. The photographer artistically captured the sports action as well as the community’s feelings about the skiing event.

Judging Chair and affiliation: Bob King, Duluth News Tribune
Judges (name and job title): Amanda Odeski, Clint Austin, Derek Montgomery, staff photographers, Bob King, photo editor.