Wednesday 28 February 2024

Tuesday 27th February - Digital Competition Round 2, 'Landscapes'

This year we decided to issue new guidelines to tighten up what a Landscape should be which included saying that they should be of our outside physical environment. We had a total of 56 digital images for our judge Nick Akers to look at. Nick is well known and respected at our club and did not disappoint giving well thought out critique for each image for the authors to consider. Nick held back a number of images in each class before awarding his scores out of 20.
Those scoring 18, 19 or 20 can be seen below.

In Members Class:
A WINTER SCENE by Ann Barber - 20

SNETTISHAM BEACH by Georgie McCall -19

THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING by John Laing -18

In Intermediate Class:
FOSSILISED TREES by Andrew Stringer -20

LITTLE OUSE by Andrew Stringer -20

TREE AT BINTREE WATERMILL BY Vanessa Robertson -19

BINTREE WATER MILL BY Vanessa Robertson -19

WAST WATER by Geoff Lingwood - 19

DYRHAM ESTATE GARDENS by Emma Moore - 18

WINTER SUNSHINE AT HUNSTANTON by Sue Baldwin - 18.

MISTY MORNING IN CROMER by Pam Rutty - 18

RING OF STONES by Geoff Lingwood - 18

KARESUANDO by Sue Baldwin - 18

In Advanced Class:
THE COLOURS OF THE WASH by Graham Frost - 20

THE STRID, WHARFEDALE by Graham Frost -20

ST AGNES BAY, CORNWALL by Roy Scrivener - 19

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORNING by Dawn Osborn - 19

GROYNES by Sandie Jardine - 18

TRANQUILITY ON LAKE KERKINI by Carol Martin - 18

ALPINE GLACIER by Roy Scrivener - 18

STANDING PROUD by Carol Martin - 18


Thursday 15 February 2024

Tuesday 13th February - Members' critique evening

The main aim of this evening's meeting was to improve our own critiquing skills and look for the strengths and weaknesses when viewing our own images.  After a quick refresher from a recent presentation it was time to put into practice the tips that we had learned.  We split into small groups, who constructively looked for factors such as impact, atmosphere, composition, technique and presentation whilst keeping the feedback constructive and positive when looking at a variety of members’ images.  The session was both useful and enjoyable.  Thank you to all the members who submitted images for close scrutiny by their fellow club members.

SCENIC

BUG

MASTERCHEF

DUCK POND


Saturday 10 February 2024

Tuesday 6th February - Chris Shepherd 'Composition and Catastrophe'

This was definitely an evening of two halves, two very different halves.  Chris's talk in the first half was a succinct reminder of the do's and don'ts of composition.  He introduced his composition 'toolkit' with examples to illustrate the strengths of each tool or rule.  Put simply, Chris reminded us to be clear what our subject is, exclude any distractions and compose to make the subject more interesting.  Sounds simple when you say it quickly but so easy to get it wrong!

There was a distinct gear change for part two.  After scaring us with stories about lost information and its value when computers fail or viruses take hold, Chris summarised his recommended 3:2:1 back-up plan to minimise the catastrophic effects of losing data including our thousands of photographs stored digitally.  3 copies of everything, stored in 2 locations with 1 copy instantly available.  Sometimes we need to be scared into action and this talk might have done the trick.

Monday 29 January 2024

Tuesday 23rd January - Presentations by our Special Interest Groups

An enjoyable and interactive evening for thirty members and guests, as both Nature and Landscape SIG presenters, Jack and Francesca, outlined their respective groups’ raison d’être and then projected a slide show of their images.

Nature. 150 varied images representing the wide range of abilities within the group, were shown with Robin’s knowledgeable comments and tips well received by All.


Landscape. Francesca projected a very thought provoking range of the group’s work, which asked the question “What makes an image a Landscape” and there followed a lively debate.


There was a good bustle in the Hall with much audience participation and lots of smiles.


Nature SIG images:


Hobby by Robin

Bathing Duck by Mary

Lady Bug by Geoff

The Lizard and the Fly by Tim

Landscape SIG images:

HAPPISBURGH by Sue

LYNFORD

PINMILL 

NORWICH 6.30pm by Andy

CROMER

STRETHAM OLD ENGINE


BREAKING WAVE




Sunday 21 January 2024

Cambridge Inter-Club Digital Competition - Saturday 20th January

Wayland were one of 28 clubs in this competition which is run over five rounds and each round has a set theme Monochrome, People, Landscape, Nature and Open.  This year the judge was Barbie Lindsay and after a brief critique she scored each image.  After a tense last round, we were thrilled to hear we finished in second place two points behind the winners PICO.

Many congratulations to the club members whose images represented Wayland.  You can see our entry below.

A CONNECTION by Christine Frost

LEOPARD WATCHING FROM A GRASSY MOUND by Dawn Osborn

THUNDERING OVER THE BRIDGE by Di Jackson



Thursday 11 January 2024

Tuesday 9th January 2024 - Kevin Pigney 'A Passion for Wildlife'

Our first meeting of the year got us off to an excellent start.  Local wildlife photographer, Kevin Pigney, didn't just show us his award winning photographs but also described in detail how he captured them.  Hearing the background to the shots made us realise how much planning and preparation goes into creating the perfect shot.

One of the distinctive features of Kevin's wildlife images is the subtle diffused background.  Very often this is achieved by shooting from low level and we could see what a difference camera height makes from the examples Kevin showed.  

Kevin shared many practical tips and I'm sure club members, whatever their level of experience, went away with some ideas to try.  

You can check out Kevin's website https://kjpphotography.myportfolio.com/ or get in touch via this Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010849904090.


Little Owl at Burwell Fen © Kevin Pigney

Kestrel Landing © Kevin Pigney

Boxing Hares © Kevin Pigney

Wednesday 13 December 2023

WDPC Christmas Dinner - 12th December 2023 at The Crown, Great Ellingham


What a fantastic evening - lovely food, great company and excellent service all made for one of our best Christmas dinners ever.

Nearly 40 determined club members and partners ignored the road closure signs and made it to The Crown to enjoy our last get together of 2023.