Tuesday 26th February - Fun Print Competition

The ‘fun’ print competition lived up to its name!  The challenge was to produce a print that reflects a book or film title.  Over 40 prints were entered and they featured some excellent photographic and editing skills.  The imagination and inventiveness shown was amazing and just goes to show that we have a healthy sense of humour in the club.

Well done to everyone who entered and special congratulations to Christine and John whose images ‘Duck Soup’ and ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ were voted joint favourites.   In joint third place were Kim’s ‘The Core’ and Margaret’s ‘Lord of the Rings’.  You can enjoy some of the top ten images below.

Lord of the Rings by Margaret Herbert

Duck Soup by Christine Alcock

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels by John Bunning

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Di Jackson

Reach For The Sky by Francesca Shearcroft

On The Waterfront by Diana Daniels

Slumdog Millionaire by Di Jackson

War Horse by Diana Graham

Sunday 24th February - Kings Lynn with Tim Leonard

Many thanks to Tim for making our club event to Kings Lynn so enjoyable and informative. He took us to many hidden gems of historic architectural and maritime interest which gave us a good variety of photographic opportunities.  Francesca must have felt quite chuffed to see so many club members having a go at ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) and, from what I could see, getting some quite remarkable results!  Lunch was an interesting experience - very social, but definitely not gastronomic! I suppose at £10.00 for 2 roast dinners we shouldn't complain.

Thanks to everyone who joined in - I hope you all enjoyed your day as much as I did and feel inspired to return to KL when the light and temperature are kinder.

Di Jackson
Events Secretary

by Fran Grimsdell

by Fran Grimsdell

by Tim Leonard

by Tim Leonard

by Roy Scrivener

by Roy Scrivener

by Roy Scrivener

by Christine Allcock

by Christine Allcock

by Andy Caws

by Di Jackson

by Di Jackson

by Di Jackson

by Di Jackson

12th February: Artistic Photography or Photographic Art - Francesca Shearcroft

Over 40 people were entertained and inspired by Francesca’s presentation.  First she showed us examples of her images, most of them created in camera through Intentional Camera Movement (ICM).  We saw a wide range of ICM effects and there was something for everyone.  Francesca then took us through the basic technical steps of her ICM technique.  From the buzz in the hall, I think many of us will be having a go.  Watch out for a group of 20 photographers walking backwards and waving their cameras up, down and sideways at our club visit to Kings Lynn on 24th February!

You can see a few examples of Francesca’s work below but to enjoy more of her images, click on http://www.francescashearcroftphotos.co.uk/ or use the link on the right hand side of this web page.

Water, Boats and Marshes by Francesca Shearcroft

Canyon de Chelly by Francesca Shearcroft

12th February WDPC meeting by Francesca Shearcroft

5th February: Portrait Photography with David Blake

Many thanks to David Blake for bringing in some of his lighting equipment and backdrops to Tuesday’s meeting at Wells Cole.  David set up three lighting arrangements for us to use.  Using our own cameras, we experimented with different lighting and exposure settings to see the effects that could be achieved.  You can see some images from the evening below.

Thanks also to Mark, Caroline, Jackie and Kim, the brave souls who ‘volunteered’ to be our models under the spotlights.

By Roy Scrivener

By David Wilkin

By Kim Scrivener

By Jim McConnell

By Di Jackson

By Andy Caws

By Roy Scrivener

By Di Jackson

By David Wilkin

By Jim McConnell

By Di Jackson

By David Wilkin

By Di Jackson

22nd January: Print Competition Round 2 - Monochrome Open

It was really encouraging to see so many people brave the slushy roads to get to Wells Cole Community Centre for the second round of the Club's print competition.  We were especially pleased that our judge, Joy Hancock, was not deterred by the weather. Joy cast her critical eye over 50+ monochrome prints and provided helpful, constructive comments before giving scores. She also echoed what previous judges have noted, that images from our Club class members are very strong.  

Many thanks to everyone who entered a print and congratulations to those whose images were awarded high scores. These images can be seen below.

DUSK AT CART GAP by Di Jackson

COOL DUDE by Kim Scrivener

THE FALLEN by Robin Orrow

OAKY MOON by Martyn Anderson

MY LITTLE BROTHER by Melvin Holmes

TRIO OF LEAVES by Christine Alcock

VAULTED NAVE by Di Daniels

DELICATE HOVER by Kim Scrivener

BATTLE LINES by Roy Scrivener

OLDER & WISER by Andy Caws

8th January - Macro Photography

First meeting back of the year was a talk on macro photography by Robin Orrow.
Many thanks to Robin for his presentation showing different techniques, equipment and some fantastic images.
The training notes from the evening are available to download, please contact the webmaster for details.

4th December - The Christmas Meal

The club's Christmas Meal was held at Broom Hall Hotel, Watton on Tuesday 4th December and extremely well attended by members and their partners.
A big Thank You must go to Di Jackson for organising the enjoyable evening.
Here are a few images...