5th July: Print Competition #5 – judged by Kevin Day

A lovely show of prints for our final competition of the 2021/22 season, judged last night by Kevin Day, Stoke Poges Camera Club.

Congratulations to Julia Wainwright who swept the board with first, second and third for ‘European Roller Sunning Itself’, ‘Veiled Dancer’ and ‘Brown Bear in Evening Light’ respectively plus a 20 for ‘Common Buzzards Fighting’.  This certainly confirms Julia as our Print Trophy winner.  20s were also awarded to John Draper for ‘Sweet Peas’ and Alan Colegrave for ‘Sea Scene Sumatra’.        Kevin awarded four 19s and these were ‘The Barn’ by John, and Avril Candler’s ‘Black and White Emperor Tamarin Monkey’, ‘Willow in Morning Mist’ and ‘Wistful’.  There were several prints with 18 points including ‘Egypt Point Base’ by Peter Polkinghorne,  ‘Held at Red’ and ‘Riley Classic’ by Judy Buckley-Sharp,  ‘Gift Wrapped’ by Mark Buckley-Sharp and Ron Churchill’s ‘Old Wood and Sparrow’, ‘Ringlet’ and ‘The Wall 2’.

Winning Print by Julia Wainwright

Thanks and congratulations to all our print makers whose images may be seen on our Facebook page.

Very many thanks to Kevin for his meticulous and informative commentary which made the evening so enjoyable.

Next week we have a Print double bill:  Montage Trophy and Set Subject Trophy judged by Paul Burwood, Field End Photographic Society.

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

28th June: Talk – 100 STRANGERS by Steve Myall EFIAP BPE5*

A fascinating evening with Steve Myall and his 100 Strangers talk last night;

Flickr’s 100 Strangers Project offers the opportunity to step back from club and exhibition photography constraints and stepping into spontaneity and challenge of approaching and photographing strangers.  The project requires a short write-up of each encounter and technique.  Overcoming nerves, becoming confident in ones approach, how to engage with the subject, even asking them to move to a suitable/sympathetic background is an art form of itself!  Steve certainly has the techniques off-pat and shared not only his photographs but also technical tips along the way.  There is so much scope in the project for sub-projects – men with beards, red hair, colourful hats……….No wonder Steve is into his third 100 Strangers.

Many thanks to Steve for an informative and entertaining evening and to everyone who came along.

Next week we meet in Hatch End for our final monthly Print Competition of the season which will be judged by Kevin Day.

Have a good week and stay cool (and dry!).

 

 

21st June: Members Evening at Rickmansworth Aquadrome – led by Trevor Alexander

We celebrated the longest day of the year by meeting at the Aquadrome last night for an informal photo shoot.  Perfect weather, glorious light and some obliging subject matter!

For some it was their first visit, others are familiar with the trails, lakes and habitats, happy to act as guides.

With so many areas of interest, the lakes, nature reserves, woods, along the  River Colne or Grand Union Canal,  last night was just an introduction/’taster’ or reminder of a great  place to hone one’s camera-craft.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable and convivial evening – no one got lost or locked in the car park and everyone went home with record shots in their cameras – some of which may feature in future competitions or critique evenings.

Next week we have a Talk over Zoom:  100 Strangers by Steve Myall EFIAP BPE5* 

In the meantime, enjoy your week and stay cool.