Morning All!
First of all, a big thanks to Jim Cunningham for his constructive, positive, and helpful feedback on the images for ‘The Humanity Cup’. We should also appreciate, I think, the time he must have taken in not only judging but also in his preparation.
Secondly, congratulations to John for winning the overall prize for the best ‘in competition of the three winners’, with ‘The Fiddle Player’.
Thirdly, thanks to Rhona and Tim for entering, very promptly, the Humanity Cup winners on to the Facebook page and the website page, respectively.
Fourthly, last but not least, in case you missed it, congratulations go to Anne (Hardy) for receiving the Chairman’s Choice for her entry in to the PAGB GB Cup with ‘Gotcha’ – maximum score of 15 points; well done, Anne!
Messages:
February 9th: We have a presentation by Jeremy Malley-Smith on Scottish Wildlife. The speaker will be ‘live’ at the Arts Centre though a zoom invite will be available. See the end of the newsletter.
February 16th: Two presentations by Robin, ‘live’ – one will be on The Falklands and the second will be on Bhutan.
February 23rd: We are doing another beginner’s ‘software editing’ session.
We could look at Lightroom again and/or some Photoshop tools or you could bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be ‘processed’.
Interested? If so please email or speak to us during the next 2 Wednesday meetings.
Stan has volunteered to do a short talk on how he “backs-up” Lightroom; so that’s an incentive!
Exhibition
BIG thanks here to Maurice who is co-ordinating the display.
We are looking for 2/3 volunteers to come and help us put up the images in the Arts Centre; it should take only a couple of hours. Not sure at the moment of the exact time and date; probably the Saturday morning of the 9th. PLEASE contact us if you can spare the time – Cheers!
Our 2 exhibition dates to display prints are:
9th April – 7th May – ‘Open’ – this is for any print that was not among the winners of any competition. Please label the print, on the back, with your title and name – thanks.
24th September – 22nd October: 5 competition winners plus highly commended and commended. Again, please make sure the print has your name and title on the back.
We’ll ask for prints on/by the 9th March
Events Cup Competition
Images submissions for this cup are taken on the club outings.
Destinations last ‘season’ (April 24th through to October 12th, 2021) were: Glasson Dock & Conder Green, Calder Vale, Rivington Gardens, Brockholes, Heysham, Silverdale & Arnside, Rufford Old Hall and Martin Mere.
We need now ideas/thoughts/suggestions for the coming season, (2022). Already submitted – Holker Hall, Lytham, Duxbury Woods (south of Chorley), Brock Bottoms, Skippool Creek, Blackpool Zoo, Leighton Moss, Kendal, Settle, Kirby Stephen and the Three Sisters race circuit at Wigan. Exact dates for this are yet to be announced.
March 9th – club workshop
For the next workshop on 9th March, we would like to set members a challenge of taking one photograph each day for seven consecutive days. The idea is that these will then be shown to other members discussing the why, when and how! Please have a go and take up the challenge! Any questions? Just email in or ask; no question too small!
Which consecutive days, theme (if any) and where will be each members choice, but the intention is that the challenge encourages us to pick up our cameras each day for seven days. More info soon but here is a chance to plan!
Zoom invite below, if you need it.
Lewis Thompson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Garstang Camera Club. Scottish Wildlife with Jeremy Malley-Smith
Time: Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89391598609?pwd=dCtZcWw1bFM2QTVDeGx5aFJNOHlLdz09
Meeting ID: 893 9159 8609
Passcode: 940028
Well, that’s all folks!
Mike and Lewis
Garstang Camera Club 