may meeting news
First and foremost - You have probably received several emails lately about the GDPR. This is because of a law that came into effect on 25th May 2018. This law also covers our club, however, the only data we hold are your names, addresses, telephone/mobile numbers and email addresses. As a consequence of the new regulations we need your agreement to send unsolicited emails. If you wish to be sent club emails you need do nothing, as the present system will continue to exist. If, on the other hand, you do not want any further correspondence would you please contact either myself or Graham (our email addresses are on the clubs web-site) requesting to be removed from the automated system.
This month’s topic was on ‘The Sea’.
We watched several videos illustrating the different methods and tips and tricks to think about when photographing seascapes.
As stated previously, you can find a whole load of tutorial videos on this subject as well as a load of other photography subjects on YouTube.
AOB - A briefing about the “1940’s Event” at Dale End Park over the Bank Holiday at the end of May 2018, was given. Thank you to all the volunteers that attended the event. Some of Graham’s and my photographs can be seen on our ‘Flickr’ accounts.
Another reminder that we still need members images for the Gallery section of our web site. About 6 images of any genre if you could. The member will be credited and shall maintain the copyright. Please don’t miss the opportunity to show how good you are. Send your images to either the Chairman or Secretary for inclusion on the site. A few members have kindly sent some images for the Gallery to Graham. However, a few more would be appreciated.
Should anyone be interested, a photo opportunity is being provided by English Heritage on the 9th and 10th June. The organisation is holding a ‘Battle’ between two groups of Roman re-enactor at Viroconium (Wroxeter), the event is open to the public and an entrance fee will be levied. More details are available on the English Heritage web-site.
The ‘Monthly Competition’ entitled ‘Go-Green’ was held.
The winners were:-
- 1st - 'Just Another Day in the Office' by Joan Banks
- 2nd - 'Leave the Car at Home' by Linda Evans
- 3rd - 'Tons of Tins' by Joan Banks
Please note that entries (rectangular, up to 7 x 5 ins) for the Monthly competition can be made without mounts – when needed, mounts will be available at the start of the session.
NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be at the Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley at 19:30 on Monday 25th June 2018.
Topic will be ‘Pay attention to the Background’. Listening to what your photography brain makes the difference between a good photo and a bad one. We are going to be discussing Depth of field. How to make your images stand out from everyone else’s.
As out annual outing is set for the July’s meeting, we are bringing forward the Quarterly Competition to June.
The competitions are entitled…
- Monthly - 'Beautiful Blur' (Depth of Field)
- Quarterly - 'Bridges'
You can view our current programme here - PROGRAMME 2018-2019