Morning All

Petrichor! What?

Petrichor – describes the unique, earthy scent associated with rain on dry soil. It is caused by the water from the rain, along with certain compounds like ozone, geosmin, and plant oils.

Educational newsletter this week; good word for a crossword or pub quiz answer!

What’s this got to do with photography? Absolutely nothing!

Cherry picker arrived Thursday so now ‘back-on;’ didn’t realise how much we missed the internet!

Message from Si

I have one of the crystal balls uses for photography which i no longer use. If anyone would want it all they need to do is collect it.

Message from Lewis: Just in case you missed it:

You may recall that a few months ago we were approached about the possibility of supplying photographs to be displayed in the new residential/care home being built in Bowgreave. Things may have seemed to go very quiet but there has been intermittent contact with Sheron Hall, the Lancashire County council coordinator for this.

They have decided to ask for 5 xA3 photographs to be displayed one in each lounge. We have agreed to send digital copies of photographs to Sheron. They will decide on the final five and then we will arrange to have them printed, or collect the printed version if you have one.

The remit is fairly loose- photographs taken in or around Garstang including, for example, the local area of the Fylde coast, Bleasdale, Forest of Bowland etc. They need to be suitable for display in this environment. We guess that content and subject will be deemed more important than technical excellence. If you have any photos, you think would be suitable and would like to offer for this worthwhile venture, please email them to the club email by Saturday July 8^th.

Many thanks to those members who have already sent their images in.

Up and coming programme of events:

Wednesday 21^st June, camera club meeting:

• A short presentation by Stan on titled ‘Preston Pretty Muddy’
• Images from Gresgarth Gardens; if you managed to get to this Events Cup destination, please ‘show and tell’ about any images you may wish to share. Please bring them along on a USB ‘stick’ or send them to me and I will add them to the PowerPoint presentation.
• Images from Morecambe trip with Lee Metcalf; again, same as above for some ‘show and tell’ images.
• A selection of images from ‘The Food photos of the year’ – more than what you may think! With background/backstory commentary.

Wednesday 12^th July: Early notice – Events Cup, 4^th destination, is Brockholes; further info later.

Sunday 16^th July: British Cycling ‘Lancaster GP’

• Men’s event will start at 9:00am from Williamson Park and be 10 laps of a 14.5Km circuit making a total distance of 152Km. There will be a total of 2800m of climbing during the race.
• Women’s event will start at 2:45apm from Williamson Park and be 6 laps of a 14.5Km circuit making a total distance of 94Km. There will be a total of 1700m of climbing during the race.

You may be interested in the above and attached is the route and elevation. I usually go and know where to stand for a good view/photos; good practice for panning; plus, nearby parking, free!

If you want further info just email in.

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis