Morning All
It was Harold Wilson who said ‘A week is a long time in Politics’ and Harold Macmillan was once asked what the most troubling problem of his Prime Ministership was. ‘Events, my dear boy, events,’ was his reply.
Both of these quotes came to mind this week; how much has changed since our last newsletter; a new government, the death of Queen Elisabeth 11 and our new King, King Charles 111.
Personally, British traditions and pageantry at their best, now and for the following week.
It was great to see so many members last Wednesday and we hope you all enjoyed the show!
Welcome also to 3 new members; Elaine, Dave and Jed.
Various announcements:
September 14th Wednesday – The speaker is Adrian Almond, ‘live’ in the Arts Centre; Title: A photographer in Transition.
Events Cup – Last one
September 25th Sunday – destination Blackpool Zoo
‘Battles’
Stan is coordinating, this year, the 3 ‘Battles’ for 2022/23
First, is the 5-Way Battle, scheduled for 10th November (Thursday) – 15 ‘open’ PDI’s. Deadline for images to Stan is 28th September, max 6 images per member.
Second, is the new Battle with Morecambe Camera Club scheduled for Thursday 26th January, 30 ‘open’ PDI’s (colour or mono). Deadline for images to be decided, although images already sent for the 5-way Battle will count.
Third, is the new Battle with The Rangiora Photographic Society from New Zealand scheduled for February 8th (Wednesday) – 30 ‘open’ PDI’s (colour or mono).
Stan’s email: stanley.pearson@talktalk.net
Competitions
Members who are considering entering any of the 5 internal competitions please familiarise yourselves with the ‘new’ rule 3 as agreed at the AGM.
Also, if you are using Fine Arts in Garstang to mount your images please be aware of the deadlines for your images – all available on our website – if unsure please contact Lewis or Mike.
Events Cup
Images taken on club ‘outings’; the 7 eligible destinations are: Skippool Creek, Brock Bottoms, Lunt Meadows, Holker Hall, The 3 Sisters Race Circuit, Photograph the Painters and Blackpool Zoo.
Deadline is for entry is Wednesday 28th September
Whole-Year Project – thanks to Rhona
This is a new project for the club – well, as far as we know. It is not a competition but an idea put forward by Rhona.
The idea is to
- Photograph something every week/month.
- Possible ideas could be: plants, trees, view, lake, pond, child.
- Show next September (2023), but 12 max images per member
Our initial thoughts; keep in local(ish) and think of something that changes over the month/season/year.
It would be really fantastic if members took part and we have a diverse and varied ‘showing’ next September. Any questions? Email or speak to Mike or Lewis. Get those thinking caps on!
Photographic ‘social-outings’.
Sarah has very kindly offered to ‘head-up’ this newish undertaking. The whole idea is to organise various outings over the season where members can meet up at different locations (organised by Sarah) to socialise, and chat about all thing’s photography – this may include cameras, lenses, filters, getting things in focus, HDR etc! It is not a competition much more of a get-together.
Possible locations for GCC Social Events:
Out and About
Blackpool Fireworks: Oct 1, 15, 28
Some pre-event coaching/advice on settings
Leighton Moss Bearded Tits Oct/Nov tba, probably Monday or Wednesday with a short talk from a speaker about the birds, habitat, lifecycle etc.
Lancaster Castle/Priory
Tours £8 – exhibits?
Helmshore Mill Museum, Rossendale – Fri, Sat, Sun £4
Mary’s Shell and/or the Fleetwood wrecks
Winter Fare/Markets Wyresdale Hall Late Nov/early Dec
Canal walk
Deer Rut I am investigating Tatton Park, Dunham Massey, Lyme Park and Levens Hall. Guided walks are available or use public rights of way.
Liverpool Sailing Club
Hovercraft. Other activities in area; bird reserve, airport, sailing/water access
New member Alan Yates has offered to help with contacts for this.
Agriculture Shows
Car/vintage vehicle Rallies
Craft/Christmas Fayres
Sports Events : Horses, cycling, rugby, BMX, etc.
In House – any member willing to present?
Macro
Lighting
Gadgets: Show ‘n Tell
In Camera Motion
Depth of Field and Focus Stacking
Long Exposure [and filters]
Time Lapse
Stop Motion
However!
Sarah would like volunteers to help her with the above; this is very important and it would really help Sarah.
If you can help, in any way, please contact Sarah on: sarah-keast@hotmail.com
Message from Sheila Tearle who organised the plein air event last Saturday
Hello Mike, Lewis and members of the camera club.
Just want to say a big ‘thank you’ for taking part in the plein air event
last Saturday and for adding to the buzz and feel-good factor in the town.
It was a wonderful day with both artists and visitors commenting how friendly people were; for many it was their first visit to Garstang.
I have invited the artists to submit their ‘plein air’ paintings to our Open Competition/Exhibition in January when the wider public will be able to see the completed works of art which will be for sale.
I understand you will also be having an exhibition of photographs and if you let me know when that will be I will let the artists know – I’m
sure, they will be interested to see images – perhaps of themselves – on the day.
Many thanks again.
With Best Wishes
Sheila
Any members who took photographs last Saturday and, if they are printing them, perhaps we could offer them to Sheila to add to the exhibition in January. Any thoughts please contact Mike or Lewis.
That’s all folks, see you all on Wednesday for our first ‘live’ presentation!
Mike and Lewis
PS A gentle reminder that fees are due – sorry!
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