Morning All
 
We had a great day at Garstang Show yesterday; we had a spot at the entrance to the Horticulture Marquee, plenty of ‘footfall’ and some interest by a number of people – which may, or may not, of course, reflect in new members at the beginning of September! The proof is in the pudding, so to speak!
 Big thanks to, in no particular order, Freda, Lewis, Maurice and Robin for their generous help in making sure everything run very smoothly! And, Maurice’s extra determination on getting back onto the show ground at 5pm! 
Plus, Adrain and Sue who ‘sat-in’ for us as we wandered around the show. 
And finally, to all those members who stopped by to say hello and chat; always pleased to see you!
 
Notices
 
New Competition! 
The Opening Night Competition; 4th September 
The rules are very simple! 
Best Projected Digital Image (PDI); Open, any subject, colour or monochrome. 
One only PDI from any member taken in the last 12 months. 
Image sent to me (Mike) by Sunday 1st September. 
All presented, anonymously, in a PowerPoint presentation. 
On the night, each person present will vote, anonymously, on each one; maximum score of 20 points for each image, and a minimum of 10 points. 
The winner is the image with the most points! 
Brownie points only though I might have a bottle of wine/chocolates for the winner. 
Please take part, it’s just for a bit of fun! 
 
Lytham St. Annes Photographic Society. 
Attached is a poster advertising an exhibition of the above’s photographic work which you may be interested in visiting. 
 
Early reminder – Exhibition, ours! 
As you will know, we are having an exhibition at the Arts Centre from Saturday 21st September for a month. 
Big thanks here to Maurice for doing the sorting and organising. 
The exhibition is for all the print winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd plus highly commended and commended for the 2023/24 season). 
So, attached is a list of winning entries in 2 sections: 
2023 – 24: Highly commended and commended entries in the 5 internal competitions. 
2023 – 24: Winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) in the 5 internal competitions. 
Please read these attachments and dig out those prints ‘cos Maurice will need these prints shortly so he can begin to prepare them for our exhibition. – Cheers! 
 
Again, an early post! 
On our members evening, 25th September, John has very kindly offered to run an image critique session; based on the editing software of Lightroom and/or Photoshop. So, this is how it will be organised:  
Closing date for images will be Saturday 21st September. 
A maximum entry of up to 4 images. Depending on the number of members who submit images John will endeavour to critique at least one from each member. 
All images to be sent to Mike on info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk 
ALL images will be sent to John anonymously, so no names shown! 
This will be a great opportunity for everyone to benefit from John’s experience so please take part – don’t forget no names! 
 
Projects: thanks, if you have already been in touch! 
As I’ve mentioned before – I’m putting together some thoughts about our first meeting on 4th September! 
And, I really need to hear from any member who has had a go at their own project to let me know so that we can plan accordingly! 
The whole idea was for everyone to have a go and develop ‘what you want to get out of photography,’ learn from the experience and hopefully learn from others! 
So, will any member who is willing to talk about their project to please get in touch with me, as soon as. If you have any questions just email back or ring on 07340 314 408. Many thanks. 
 
Up and coming programme of events 
Tuesday August 6th: Events Cup – last possible date for the last Events Cup destination of Skipton and Settle – when its gone, its gone!
 
Wednesday August 7th: ‘Get Off Auto’ – talk by Stan titled ‘Get creative with shutter speed.’ Followed by a lot of practical image taking, inside and out, down by the river and in the Arts Centre – including Sarah and Lucy, Tango Dancers, who will bring laptop and speakers for music. PLUS, cake! This will be an opportunity not to be missed!
 
Wednesday August 14th: ‘Get Off Auto’ – last one – Talk by Mike on camera equipment and all the accessories and other things!

 
Wednesday August 21st: No meeting as we are having a committee meeting.
 
Wednesday August 28th: Work in progress!
 
Wednesday September 4th: First meeting of the season – including projects!
 
Saturday 7th September: Paint Garstang ‘Plein Air Competition’ We have be tasked, again, to take photographs of the artists painting! More info later.
 
That’s all folks for now
 
Mike