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February 3, 2005
Greetings!
This is a mini-edition of the FOWA Market Newsletter, as I received some market needs that have upcoming deadlines.
If you have not renewed your FOWA membership and would like to get your info into the FOWA 2005-2006 Membership Directory now is the time to renew. I am currently compiling the new directory. Email Doug Kelly at doug7kelly@hotmail.com or fax your renewal form to 813-933-1520. If you have any questions, feel free to call Doug at 813-546-8241. Now is the time to renew to keep getting the biweekly FOWA Market Newsletter!
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
MEMBER CORNER
From Sandy Friend (sandrafriend@florida-trail.org):
Hot, wet, and dirty: that's what you'll get when you work on the Florida Trail!
Meet F-Troop, a new volunteer vacation program by the Florida Trail Association, debuting this week in conjunction with the governor's declaration of Florida Hiking Trails Month. Participants work side-by-side with local volunteers to build and maintain hiking trails throughout the state. Our first project, rebuilding hurricane-damaged boardwalks and bridges in the Little-Big Econ State Forest in Seminole County, kicks off this Thursday, February 3, and runs through February 7. Participants enjoy a "Sunday Funday" break and get to learn more about outdoor recreation and history in the area.
If you are interested in interviewing participants, tagging along for a photo op, or doing a little hands-on work yourself, please contact Sandra Friend at 877-HIKE-FLA x15 (through Wednesday 5 PM) or 352-258-2224 (Wednesday through Monday) to make arrangements. Base camp for the group is at Lake Mills County Park in Chuluota, Florida.
Please see http://www.floridatrail.org/html/f-troop.html for more details about the program and this particular project.
CURRENT MARKET NEEDS
Sport Fishing, The Magazine of Saltwater Fishing, Doug Olander, Editor-in-Chief, 460 N Orlando Ave - #200, Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone 407-571-4576 Fax 571-4577. Email - doug.olander@worldpub.net.
SPORT FISHING photo-needs update
REMINDERS:
1. Please do contact editor listed before submitting. We'll accept images in most any form for initial review.
2. If you aren't familiar with or haven't lately read our photo guidelines, before contacting an editor re: images, please do so (www.sportfishingmag.com; click on tiny "editorial" at bottom of page). You'll also find our rates, there.
3. Also, if you're doing digital at all, please DO scroll down far enough to find some excellent advice on shooting RAW.
Thanx --
Doug Olander
Deadline: February 4
king mackerel - especially smokers. underwater shots, closeups in the water at the boat/in the boat, various action (but no dingy dead fish, por favor). (contact andy hahn -- andy.hahn@worldpub.net)
Deadline: March 1
northeast fluke, fish/fishing (contact chris woodward -- chris.woodwater@worldpub.net)
boat-towing images -- both those which show proper and improper towing -- on interstate, at ramps, etc., plus towing disasters (boats separated from their trailers, trailers from their tow vehicles, etc.) (chris woodward)
bugs that bite saltwater anglers -- mosquitoes, no-see-ums, black flies, etc. -- close ups of insects, results of their mischief, etc. (andy hahn).
florida gulf-coast tarpon/tarpon action (contact ted lund -- ted.lund@worldpub.net)
images of trolling offshore -- from small center consoles to big sportfishers; action and anglers with bluewater pelagics as well as closeups of same -- dolphin, wahoo, tuna, billfish (andy hahn).
BIG teasers -- deckhands rigging/deploying them (this may include dredges, spreader bars, bowling-pin chains); plus action shots of blue marlin, white marlin. (andy hahn)
Deadline: April 1
wahoo photos -- great variety considered (ted lund).
BIG red snapper images (true red snapper from Gulf) -- fish underwater, at surface, in boat, etc (chris woodward)
sport-fishing boats in big seas -- 20- to 40-foot boats running (or possibly trolling) in big/threatening seas and/or with sharp chop with windblown tops showing high wind. looking for the dramatic. presumably offshore but inlet shots also welcome. also, boat/boats with very threatening weather in background. also, shots of big/threatening seas
alone. (contact Doug Olander at doug.olander@worldpub.net)
NOTE:
On the digital-image front, we are using more and more. For large blow-ups (full pages, spreads, covers), we still get the best result, usually, from sharp original transparencies, however, really high-quality high-rez cameras are increasingly providing images we can run quite large -- especially if they're sent with the raw information -- not saved as jpgs.
We still welcome jpeg submissions via email for initial review of images and still accept dupes for review purposes.
If you send a cd with images, please provide both low-rez versions as well as high-rez tifs, allowing easy initial viewing.
COVERS: We're always in the market for great covers. Please read over our cover guidelines (and rates) so you don't waste your time and money. Any shot we select is worth $1,000 to $1,200. most saltwater game fish/fishing
considered - with sharks (notably sport species such as makos, threshers, blacktips and tigers topping the list -- especially as action shots), redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, king mackerel, tuna (yellowfin, bluefin, blackfin), dolphin, cobia, white seabass, california yellowtail, striped bass and wahoo among those we'd like to see, but other species, particularly
when large, may have potential (e.g.bluefish or snapper) provided they're unusually dynamic. We'll always look at all billfish (certainly including broadbill), particularly dramatic, eye-catching fishing-scenics also considered. When in doubt, send it out; let us look! Contact ted.lund@worldpub.net.
THE FOLLOWING is pasted here with permission of both its author (his bio at bottom) and the Outdoor Writers Association's online Tech-e newsletter, in which this recently appeared. It's great advice and can help you sell more
digital images, I'm sure.
The RAW Facts about Digital Image Formats
Revisiting the JPG vs. RAW Dilemma
By Bill Becher (billswebdesign@yahoo.com)
While JPG files work for some projects, many professional photographers prefer to shoot with RAW images. This piece is a response to (http://www.owaa.org/E-Tech/SeptOct.htm#feature2) "The Truth about JPGs: How to Make the Most of Digital Image Files" by Michael Furtman (mfurtman@michaelfurtman.com), in the September/October Tech-E-Letter. I prefer using RAW files to JPGs. Here is a summary of reasons why I choose to use RAW:
JPG Problems:
* JPG looses data from compression, even at highest-quality settings.
* The RAW converter in the camera uses less computing resources than are available on a laptop or desktop computer.
* Tonal corrections, color processing, sharpening and white balance all are set in the camera when shooting JPG, which can limit the ability to change these later without degrading the image.
* Only 8-bit color information is used in JPG (256 brightness levels), even if the camera is recording 12 or 14 bits.
RAW Advantages:
* No image data is discarded.
* The original image is retained, so different procession methods can be applied without degrading the original image.
* 16-bit TIF images can be produced. Even if you're not taking advantage of this, processing eliminates data from clipping. Starting with more data is better, especially if you have to make corrections in exposure after the fact.
* Color balance, saturation, tonal balance, exposure correction and sharpening can be processed after the fact with more powerful conversion programs and more sophisticated algorithms on your computer.
* Improved RAW conversion software can be applied to old RAW files for better images.
* The cost of memory cards (down to 100 bucks after rebate for a gig) and increasing speed (80X for pro cards) means larger file sizes is becoming a non-issue.
Some refer to RAW images as digital negatives. A better analogy would be to unprocessed, exposed film. The RAW conversion process develops the image, except, unlike with film, you can redevelop the image using different
software "chemicals" to achieve different results. I use JPG extensively for newspaper work, but, in my opinion, RAW is the only way to go for images destined for magazines.
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An OWAA member since 2001, Bill Becher, becher.com specializes in outdoor and adventure travel writing and photography and is a member of Outdoor Writers Association of California and Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles.
And Becher adds, "One additional comment I'd add for your [Sport Fishing] contributers is that they should include a printed contact sheet and a .jpg copy of the sheet in the CD they send. This is easy to do in Photoshop CS (File, Automate, Contact Sheet II.)"Depending on the computer it can take editors a long time to review each raw image and a contact sheet gives you a quick first look."
(And to that, I say "Amen!" -- REALLY helps to have all high-rez images also in low-rez form for quick viewing! -- D.O.)
Women In The Outdoors, National Wild Turkey Federation, 770 Augusta Road, Edgefield, SC 29824 Phone: 803-637-3106 Fax: 803-637-0034 Web site: www.nwtf.org
Our photo needs for the Spring 2005 issue of Women In The Outdoors magazine (deadline for submissions is February 9, 2005) are pictures illustrating women:
- Gardening
- Fishing for sturgeon (story takes place on the Snake River in Washington)
- Shooting in all types of shotgun sports
- Canoeing
- Traveling in an RV
- Searching for shed antlers
- Fly fishing (teens and preteens only)
- Picking wild berries
We are also looking for great close-up shots of:
- Sturgeon (on Snake River, Washington)
- RVs
- Shed antlers
- Wild berries (strawberries, blackberries, etc.)
- Hummingbirds (ruby-throated, Allenšs, Annašs, rufous, black-chinned, broad-tailed, Costašs and calliope)
- Road runners
And scenic images of:
- The Snake River in Washington
- The United States with RVs in them
- Alaskašs Denali Highway
Please send no more than FIVE SLIDES of any one species or subject.
Photos must show women practicing safety and ethics. If possible, each photo should have a written caption with a description of the shot and the names of the people shown. Please send the original (not duplicates) transparencies; 35mm slides are preferred. Contact the editor before sending digital images. The expected return date for photos selected for consideration is usually 3 to 4 months from the time we receive the submission. For use of slides, we can pay $75 for 1/3 page or less, $100 for 1/2 page, $125 for full page and $175 for a 2-page spread. The deadline for photo submissions for the Spring 2005 issue is February 9, 2005.
Please include all stipulations in using your images when sending your submissions. If you are interested in submitting photos, please send them to: Karen Lee, Editor, Women In The Outdoors Magazine, National Wild Turkey Federation
P.O. Box 530, 770 Augusta Rd., Edgefield, SC 29824 Phone: (803) 637-3106 Email: klee@nwtf.net
Florida Wildlife Magazine, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Kelly Broderick, Editor, Phone 850-410-4944. Regarding submissions to Florida Wildlife Magazine, the first issue will be April 1, 2005 and its focus has changed. The Legislature agreed to fund the magazine for three years with the stipulation that half the stories be dedicated to the heritage of hunting and fishing and the secondary focus is on outdoor recreation in Florida. Updated submission guidelines have been posted at the magazine’s Web site - www.floridawildlifemagazine.com. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with the assistance of the Florida Wildlife Magazine Advisory Council, continues a half-century tradition by resuming publication of Florida Wildlife magazine. After 56 years, Florida Wildlife magazine ceased publication at the end of 2003 due to budget cuts but was re-established and funded by the Florida Legislature in 2004. The first issue is scheduled to publish by April 1, 2005. Florida Wildlife magazine will then resume a bi-monthly publication schedule, with a primary focus on the heritage of hunting and fishing in Florida. Yearly subscriptions will be available – watch this site for details and more news about the return of Florida Wildlife.
The Florida Wildlife Magazine Advisory Council
When the Florida Legislature re-established Florida Wildlife Magazine, it also created the Florida Wildlife Magazine Advisory Council to provide guidance and oversight to the development, publication and sale of the magazine. The council consists of seven members, appointed by the Commission, to represent the following interests:
Hunting
Saltwater fishing
Freshwater fishing
Recreational boating
Recreational off-road vehicle use
Hiking, biking, birding or similar passive activities
General business interests
Magazine publishing
How to Submit Articles and Photographs to Florida Wildlife
Submissions
We prefer to purchase first-time, one-time rights to manuscripts and photographs. If submissions are being considered by other publishers, please notify us of this fact. Articles, artwork and photographs may appear on the Florida Wildlife Web site.
Submissions are on speculation. Florida Wildlife reserves the right to use either all or part of your submission and to edit for content and/or size. Proper credit is given to authors, writers and photographers. Submissions are acknowledged upon arrival. Queries will be answered as time permits. Self-addressed return envelopes with sufficient postage should accompany all submissions you wish returned.
Writers Guidelines
Florida Wildlife is looking for well-written and exciting Florida fishing, hunting and nature-based recreation stories. These stories should emphasize the appreciation of the overall outdoor experience and not focus solely on the taking of game. Stories should also reflect the concern hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts have about conserving wildlife and the habitat.
Typed manuscripts of 500 to 1,500 words may be submitted via e-mail, computer disc or in hard copy format. We prefer that electronic copy be composed in MS Word, but will accept other formats. The first page should include the writer’s name, address, Social Security number, telephone number and e-mail address. Poetry and handwritten manuscripts will not be considered for publication.
Manuscripts that include photographs or artwork are more likely to be considered for publication. Include the photographer’s pertinent information (if not the same as the writer’s) and a brief description of the action, person or place being pictured.
We are looking for:
Freshwater and saltwater fishing articles.
Hunting and hunting-related stories.
Articles about outdoor activities such as tracking, diving, boating, hiking, wildlife watching, etc.
How-to articles with tips and techniques for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
Game recipes - for camp sites, backyard grilling and kitchen cooking.
Tips & Techniques
Be sure to include who, what, where, when, why and how in your story.
Maintain a tight focus on your subject matter.
Write in the active voice, not the passive voice. An example – Passive: Three suspects were arrested by wildlife officers. Active: Wildlife officers arrested three suspects.
Use present tense when possible.
Use quotes and attribute them accurately. Quotes add to the reliability of a story.
Include sidebar information such as where to get additional information, the best place(s) to participate in the activity, how-to tips, how family members may join in or how they may participate in complimentary activities, recipes, etc.
Thoroughly research your story – use at least four sources. Include a wide range of perspectives to give your story depth and balance.
When citing research, be specific but avoid being pedantic. Readers want to know what the point of the research was, what was learned and what it implies for them, wildlife and the management of resources. Remember, Florida Wildlife is not a technical journal for researchers.
Avoid anthropomorphism of animals.
Photographers’ Guidelines
Florida Wildlife has a long history of showcasing outstanding and award-winning photography and artwork. In order to continue this tradition, only extremely sharp, in-focus and well lit photographs are considered for publication. We prefer high-resolution scans rather than film to avoid damage to or loss of original work. Low-resolution images enlarged via a computer program or other obviously retouched images will not be considered. We cannot accept soft focus or blurred images.
When taking photographs which include people, look for shots illustrating that everyone enjoys outdoor activities – young and old, male and female, able bodied and disabled and those from various cultural backgrounds. Take advantage of naturally occurring shots – set-up shots are easily identified as such.
Each image submitted, whether digital, transparency or glossy print, should be labeled with the photographer’s name and a number. The number should correspond with a separate caption sheet. The caption sheet should describe the action, place and/or person pictured. Include the name, address, Social Security number, telephone number and e-mail address of the photographer.
Images may be cropped, rotated, flipped or otherwise edited by a graphic artist to suit the magazine’s style or to fit in available space.
We accept:
High-resolution digital images, at least 300dpi and 2M-15M. If e-mailed, larger files should be sent singly and as JPEGs. If submitted via CD, images may be JPEG, TIFF or EPS)
35mm or larger first-generation slides or negatives.
High quality color prints, preferably 8x10.
All images should:
Be shot in Florida or illustrate species living in Florida.
Portray hunting, fishing and all other activities conforming to Florida’s legal regulations, safety practices and to high ethical standards.
Other Policies
All submissions are on speculation, and payment is made upon publication. Payment varies, depending on length, complexity and quality. In general, we pay $50 for each photograph (up to $200 for a front cover) and $75-$250 for articles.
Materials will be handled carefully, but due to the risk of mailing and shipping, Florida Wildlife and its agents will not be responsible for damage or loss of submitted material.
Stories and photographs will not be accepted for publication if they:
Refer to alcohol or tobacco products.
Use profanity or picture profane printed products such as explicit t-shirts.
Advertise or promote a business or product.
Fail to show respect for the game being taken and/or contain overly graphic details of the harvest.
Are strictly “trophy” in content – pictures of a sportsperson with harvest or “how I got my biggest . . .” stories.
Deadlines
Publication
Planning Deadline
Submission Deadline
January/February
July 1
September 1
March/April
September 1
November 1
May/June
November 1
January 1
July/August
January 1
March 1
September/October
March 1
May 1
November/December
May 1
July 1
Contact Information
Mail address: Editor, Florida Wildlife, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
E-mail: floridawildlife@MyFWC.com
Fax: 850-488-8974
Phone: 850-410-4944 or 1-800-416-4081
Posted October 21, 2004
According to editor Kelly Broderick, Florida Wildlife will resume regular publication in 2005. Submission guidelines are posted at www.FloridaWildlifeMagazine.com
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