Morning All

A lovely Bank Holiday week-end so far and don’t forget to visit our stand at Oaklands on Monday, 2.30pm – 5pm.

Events Cup change

September 10^th Saturday – Events Cup destination, Kendal

In September there are bridge repairs planned on the M6 between J33 and J32. This is going to involve closing the southbound carriageway from 9.00pm on Friday evening until 5.00am on Monday morning for 4 weekends starting on Friday September 9th.

The diversion is south bound on the A6! We can foresee huge queues on the A6 from the Galgate roundabout going South, and probably also backing up on the M6 to leave at junction 33 and, of course, the potential to snarl up Lancaster and surrounding roads!

Full details can be found by googling ‘M6 road closure September 2022’.

If the Events Cup destination of Kendal on the 10th September was to go ahead it could well be a nightmare getting home again.

So, Lewis and I have decided to cancel Kendal and replace the ‘destination’ with Paint Garstang on Saturday Sept 3^rd. So, any images taken on this date will be eligible to be entered into the Events Cup.

To quality for entry, any image(s) taken (for the competition) must contain at least one painter, it can’t be just of Garstang.

We do apologise for this cancellation and the short notice given but it has been taken for the best possible reason.

As you can see, from the September dates below, the final Events Cup destination, Blackpool Zoo, will still be on Saturday September 25^th.

Attached to this newsletter is an official communication from the LCPU.

A reminder of September dates:

Sept 3^rd Saturday – Preston Military Show, Fulwood Barracks, free entry, gates open at 11am.

Sept 3^rd Saturday – Paint Garstang; Now an Events Cup ‘destination’. 9am – 4pm, judging 4.30, prize giving at 5pm.

You can still show your results at our first meeting on Wednesday 7^th Sept; you wouldn’t need to stand up at the front, we’ll show the images and you could talk about them.

Sept 7^th Wednesday – Our first club meeting of the ‘season’. We will be welcoming you all back to the regular club get-togethers and, hopefully, welcoming some new members. Programme for the evening to be sent out in next week’s newsletter.

Sept 10^th Sat and Sept 11^th Sun – Lancashire Game and Country Festival at Woodacre Farm – PR3 1BN.

September 14^th Wednesday – The speaker is Adrian Almond, ‘live’ in the Arts Centre; Title: A photographer in Transition.

September 21^st Wednesday – The speakers are Alan and Julie Walker ‘live’ in the Arts Centre; Title: Bulgaria and Beyond.

September 25^th Saturday – Events Cup destination – Last one: Blackpool Zoo; details to follow shortly.

September 28^th – members evening.

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

Well done to all the members who made it to ‘The 3 Sisters race track’; very enjoyable time.

Lewis and I would like to confirm that Michael Orr is now Garstang Camera Club Programme Secretary. Many thanks Michael for stepping in.

A reminder of August dates:

August 29^th Monday – the club will have a stand at the summer fete in the grounds of Oaklands on Dimples Lane. If you are going, please say hello!

September dates: It’s busy!

Sept 3^rd Saturday – Preston Military Show, Fulwood Barracks, free entry, gates open at 11am.

Sept 3^rd Saturday – Paint Garstang; 9am – 4pm, judging 4.30, prize giving at 5pm.

We thought this could be a challenge for members. You could show your results at our first meeting on Wednesday 7^th Sept. You wouldn’t need to stand up at the front, we’ll show the images and you could talk about them.

Sept 7^th Wednesday – Our first club meeting of the ‘season’. We will be welcoming you all back to the regular club get-togethers and, hopefully, welcoming some new members. Programme for the evening to be sent out soon.

September 10^th Saturday – Events Cup destination – Kendal; details to follow shortly.

Sept 10^th Sat and Sept 11^th Sun – Lancashire Game and Country Festival at Woodacre Farm – PR3 1BN.

September 14^th – The speaker is Adrian Almond, ‘live’ in the Arts Centre; Title: A photographer in Transition.

September 21^st – The speakers are Alan and Julie Walker ‘live’ in the Arts Centre; Title: Bulgaria and Beyond.

September 25^th Saturday – Events Cup destination – Last one: Blackpool Zoo; details to follow shortly.

September 28^th – members evening.

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

Garstang Show

Lewis and I would like to thank Maurice (particularly for persisting with the heavy traffic!), Freda, Robin, Sue and Adrian for their time and efforts at the showground yesterday especially with surviving a hot tent in the afternoon!

We had lots of people viewing our photographic displays and chatted to many of them; any new members? Well, quite a few maybes, several possibles and 2/3 almost likely; the acid test will, of course, be in September, so fingers crossed. Anyway, if nothing else it puts the club’s name out-there!

A reminder of August dates:

August 10^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome. Amongst other things we will be giving a talk/presentation on an editing ‘Work-flow’ using Lightroom, Topaz AI DeNoise, Topaz AI Sharpen and possibly Photoshop for colour images. Plus showing the Water project challenge.

August 13^th OR August 14^th – Saturday and Sunday respectively – Events cup at the ‘Three Sisters Race Circuit – a Go-kart track in Wigan. Please see details at the end of the newsletter.

August 17^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome; we will be doing a similar ‘Work-flow’ as shown on the previous Wednesday, but for monochrome images. Lewis will also be giving a 15 – 20 minutes talk on Lightroom’s ability to log and sort photos.

August 29^th Monday – the club will have a stand at the summer fete in the grounds of Oaklands on Dimples Lane. If you are going, please say hello!

September dates:

Sept 3^rd Saturday – Preston Military Show, Fulwood Barracks, free entry, gates open at 11am

Sept 3^rd Saturday – Paint Garstang; 9am – 4pm, judging 4.30, prize giving at 5pm. We thought this could be a challenge for members!

This competition is being run by the Arts Centre and they have particularly asked if club members could go out and around Garstang, sometime during the day, and photograph the painters; there could be up to 20 taking part including Adrian; a very interesting project. Lewis and I thought it would be great if members could show their results at our first meeting on Wednesday 7^th Sept. You wouldn’t need to stand up at the front, we’ll show the images and you could talk about them. Again, no prizes just brownie points!

Sept 7^th Wednesday – Our first club meeting of the ‘season’. We will be welcoming you all back to the regular club get-togethers and, hopefully, welcoming some new members. The committee is currently working on an exciting programme for the evening, so watch this space!

Challenge

Don’t forget: Water images – it could be of a river, lake or just a drop; to be shown next Wednesday, 10^th; send them to me via email or Wetransfer or just bring them along on a ‘stick’; No prize, just brownie points. Please have a go.

Events Cup – Three Sisters Race Circuit Saturday August 13^th OR Sunday August 14^th.

Address: Three Sisters Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8DD.

See attached map for parking. Spectators are free!

Directions:

Via M6 – 43.2 miles, 49 minutes

The Event: UKC 2022 CHAMPIONSHIP. The ultimate karting championship will host drivers between the ages of 8 and 13 for cadet classes, 11-15 for Junior classes and 14+ for Seniors.

Schedule: I rang for start times and it is 9am – 6pm for both days.

. Practice sessions 1 & 2 Saturday AM
. Qualifying heats 1 & 2 Saturday PM
. Warm up & Qualifying heat 3 Sunday AM
. Pre final Sunday PM
. Super Final Sunday PM
. Podium presentations and driver interviews Sunday PM

Lewis and I will be going on the Sunday, 14^th August. We will park our respective cars at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall (PR3 0HQ) at 9.30am and leave at 9.45am. if anyone needs a lift or to car share, we can organise it then.

That’s all folks and enjoy the promised warm weather!

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

Another wet and rainy day as I type this newsletter; never mind, in theory, according to the BBC, better weather on its way – sometime!

Talking of rain, well water really, here’s a challenge:

We would like members to take some images, as many as you like, within reason, that in some way incorporate water; not necessarily as the main theme, though it could be; it could be of a river, lake or just a drop. Anyway, that’s the challenge and images to be shown at the next members evening on August 10^th. You can bring them in on a ‘stick’ or send them to me via email or Wetransfer, so that they are ready to show. No prize, just brownie points. Please have a go and thanks to Greg for the idea!

Message from John:

I have three Canon Fit NB-10L batteries and one charger surplus to requirements.

Can anyone could make use of them? They would be free to anyone who can use them. Please contact John on: john@johnmoxham.co.uk

Message from Ian Mulroy from Lytham St Annes Photographic Society:

The Photographic Society are having an exhibition of members’ photographic work, 300 prints and 280+ digital images. Free admission and free parking.

The Photoshow starts runs from Saturday 6^th August to Saturday 20^th at our usual venue, the Drive Methodist Church Halls on the corner of East Bank Rd / Clifton Drive (5 mins from St Annes Square).

See attached leaflet for further information.

A reminder of August dates:

August 6^th Saturday – Garstang Show – the club has a stand, in the exhibition tent (end of). So, if you are at the show please come and see us and say hello!

August 10^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome. Amongst other things we will be giving a talk/presentation on an editing ‘Work-flow’ using Lightroom, Topaz AI DeNoise, Topaz AI Sharpen and possibly Photoshop for colour images.

August 13^th OR August 14^th – Saturday and Sunday respectively – Events cup at the ‘Three Sisters Race Circuit – a Go-kart track in Wigan. Details to follow later.

August 17^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome; we will be doing a similar ‘Work-flow’ but for monochrome images.

August 29^th Monday – the club will have a stand at the summer fete in the grounds of Oaklands on Dimples Lane. If you are going, please say hello!

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

Thanks to all the members who managed to join us last Wednesday for members evening; we thought it went well and we all learned something; especially panning!

August dates for you:

August 6^th Saturday – Garstang Show – the club has a stand, in the exhibition tent (end of). So, if you are at the show please come and see us and say hello!

August 10^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome. Amongst other things we will be giving a talk/presentation on an editing ‘Work-flow’ using Lightroom, Topaz AI DeNoise, Topaz AI Sharpen and possibly Photoshop for colour images.

August 13^th OR August 14^th – Saturday and Sunday respectively – Events cup at the ‘Three Sisters Race Circuit – a Go-kart track in Wigan. Details to follow later.

August 17^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome; we will be doing a similar ‘Work-flow’ but for monochrome images.

August 29^th Monday – the club will have a stand at the summer fete in the grounds of Oaklands on Dimples Lane. If you are going, please say hello!

Below is an email from Emma Bateson, Lancashire Mind. Please have a read and if you are interested, please deal directly, just click on the link; closes Friday 26^th August. This looks really exciting and could be a ‘feather-in-the-cap’ if we got one (or more) chosen!

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

Wow, it’s getting warmer, at least ‘till Wednesday!

Thanks, first of all, to Stan for his talk last week on ‘panning’, and organising the subsequent shoot. It was really enjoyable and I think we all got something from it.

Just in case you missed it:

Holker Hall: Events Cup opportunity, this Sunday 17^th July

Opening Times:

Friday 11th March – Sunday 30th October
Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am-5pm (including Bank Holiday Monday)
Gardens, Parkland, Cafe, Gift Shop & Food Hall

Admission:

Single Season Ticket – £35
Double Season Ticket – £55
Annual Pass – £21
Hall & Gardens – £13.50
Gardens Only – £9.50

Getting there:

Post code for SATNAV is LA11 7PL.

‘Extra’ – What’s on Sunday 17^th July:

‘The Car’s the Star’ Classic Car Show at Holker Hall

Kirkby Lonsdale Motor Club are proud to welcome you to their annual ‘The Car’s the Star’ show, held in the spectacular parkland surrounding Holker Hall.

The event will include displays from all eras of motoring and motorsport – with classes and awards for all types of vehicles – as well as arena displays, trade stands and autojumble.

The Car’s the Star takes place between 11.00am and 4.00pm.

There is also plenty to see; check out their website: https://www.holker.co.uk

Meeting up? We suggest meeting up at 12.30ish in the main car park for a ‘sandwich’ lunch or the main café is very close.

Obviously, with the ‘The car’s the Star’ classic car shows it’s going to be busy! And very warm!

Wednesday 20^th July

Members evening: even if you didn’t manage to attend last week, you are, of course, most welcome this week and you can take part in the 2 mini projects listed below.

• We will be reviewing and discussing the panning shots taken last week.
• Mini project 1: Members to take a photo of a small feature of a Garstang building – they then show the image on the screen in the club and other members try and guess which building it is.  The author then reveals the identity of the building with a wide angled image’.
• Mini project 2: members would show up to 3 images in RAW and then their edited results from those images and talk about how/why they did them. The panning shot could be one of them, but not necessarily though.
• Small demonstrations on editing in Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Tea and coffee, of course!

August dates for you:

August 6^th Saturday – Garstang Show – the club has a stand, in the exhibition tent (end of). So, if you are at the show please come and see us and say hello!

August 10^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome

August 17^th Wednesday – members evening, all welcome

I’ve (Mike) taken a deep breathe, re-mortgaged the house, and bought a new Canon camera – the R6.

So, consequently I have a few Canon lenes for sale, if anyone is interested.

1. EFS 10mm – 18mm f/4.5 – 5.6 IS STM, excellent condition, asking price £150
2. EF 50mm prime, f/1.8 STM, excellent condition, asking price £120
3. EFS IS STM 55mm – 250mm f/4.0 – 5.6, excellent condition, asking price £200
4. EFS 18mm – 135mm f/3.5 – 5.6, IS NANO USM, good condition, asking price £200

If anyone is interested, please email me on: mikejenner17@gmail.com

That’s all folks and keep cool!

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

The sun has got its hat on! Heat wave on its way – what, in Garstang? Time for those sunrise and sunsets shots!

A message from Sarah Keast:

Esthwaite to see the Ospreys? 

If you fancy going to Esthwaite Water in the lakes to watch and potentially photography the Ospreys Sarah is co-ordinating a visit there. Last time I was there (April) the electrically powered boat cost £45 for 2 people for 2 hours, which was enough time. They are very professional and training is given! The boats are very easy to ‘drive and steer’ and you are very clearly told where you can and cannot go!

Sarah’s preference is to go early August on a Monday or Wednesday, but could do others.

If you are interested, please contact Sarah directly on her email:

sarah-keast@hotmail.com

A message from Stan:

The organisers of the Soap Box Derby have asked if our club has a video photographer who would video the event for them. If not do they know anyone who might video the event for them. If you are interested please contact Stan directly on: stanley.pearson@talktalk.net

July dates for the diary:

Potential Photography Opportunities

16th & 17th July, Saturday and Sunday: Great Ecclestone Show.

17^th July, Sunday: Events Cup outing to Holker Hall; details below.

17^th July, Sunday: The Lancaster Grand Prix (cycling) will return to Williamson Park; Women’s and men’s races over 14.5km in the countryside in the Lancaster district.

Member’s Evening

Wednesday 13^th July: Stan has very kindly offered to give a talk/presentation on ‘panning’, after which we will practice outside the Arts Centre. I’ll drive my car up and down and Stan will be around to give further encouragement! So, BRING YOUR CAMERA!

During a tea/coffee break, I could organise some of the RAW panning shots to show your efforts after the break.

I have a couple of demonstrations on editing in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Then I will introduce some other small projects that we have come up with; showing results next week. So, you are most welcome to join us!

Wednesday 20^th July: hopefully, following on from the previous week!

Holker Hall: Events Cup opportunity

Opening Times:

Friday 11th March – Sunday 30th October
Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am-5pm (including Bank Holiday Monday)
Gardens, Parkland, Cafe, Gift Shop & Food Hall

Admission:

Single Season Ticket – £35
Double Season Ticket – £55
Annual Pass – £21
Hall & Gardens – £13.50
Gardens Only – £9.50

Getting there:

Post code for SATNAV is LA11 7PL.

‘Extra’ – What’s on Sunday 17^th July:

‘The Car’s the Star’ Classic Car Show at Holker Hall

Kirkby Lonsdale Motor Club are proud to welcome you to their annual ‘The Car’s the Star’ show, held in the spectacular parkland surrounding Holker Hall.

The event will include displays from all eras of motoring and motorsport – with classes and awards for all types of vehicles – as well as arena displays, trade stands and autojumble.

The Car’s the Star takes place between 11.00am and 4.00pm.

There is also plenty to see; check out their website: https://www.holker.co.uk

Meeting up? We suggest meeting up at 12.30ish in the main car park for a ‘sandwich’ lunch or the main café is very close.

Obviously, with the ‘The car’s the Star’ classic car shows it’s going to be busy!

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Afternoon All

Sorry but the newsletter is a little later than normal ‘cos I’ve been out and about!

Many thanks to all members that came to the members evening last Wednesday and taking part in the ‘Then and Now’ task and other topics!

I thought it was productive, enlightening and interesting!

A message from Maurice:

The Southport Air Show: unless you want some competitive shots and have to spend the day getting in and out of Southport plus parking fees etc. you can get a good(ish) view from the coast at St. Annes. Depending where the aircraft are housed, we’ve seen them overhead many times. The best one is Blackpool in August….and it’s free!

A message from Stan:

On Sunday 18^th September, Longridge will hold a Soap Box Derby which is a potential photographic opportunity for club members.

https://www.longridgesoapboxderby.co.uk

Additionally, I have agreed with the main sponsor to photograph the event for them and they have asked me to cover specific parts of the Derby. After giving it some thought, it would be better if we had one more photographer. I am therefore looking for a volunteer from our club to team up with me.

There will be a maximum of 30 Soap Box teams. At approximately 3-minute intervals teams will run in each of the following time slots:

10.00 to 11.30

12.30 to 14.00

15.00 to 16.30

The last time slot may be restricted to the 10 fastest Soap Box teams.

The course will consist of a start, jumps, water baths, bone-shakers, chicanes and finish. Our 2-man photographic team will be given special access to the course at certain points but will need to wear Hi Viz jackets, which I will provide, and strictly comply with the rigorous health and safety requirements.

The sponsor would like to ensure that all Soap Box teams are photographed. Hence, during the first run (10.00 to 11.30) I will photograph all Soap Box teams starting and the volunteer would photograph all Soap Box teams finishing.

For the 12.30 to 14.00 and 15.00 to 16.30 runs, the volunteer would be free to choose any part of the event from start to finish to photograph

After the event we would edit our photographs and exchange all images by Friday 23^rd September. I would then filter the combined set to eliminate duplications etc and then send to the sponsor.

Please ask members to email me if they wish to volunteer to join me and be part of the 2-man photographic team.

Please contact Stan directly; Stan’s email: stanley.pearson@talktalk.net

Possible dates for the diary:

July

Potential Photography Opportunities

9th & 10th July, Saturday and Sunday: Southport Air Show.

16th & 17th July, Saturday and Sunday: Great Ecclestone Show;

17^th July, Sunday: Events Cup outing to Holker Hall; details to follow next week.

17^th July, Sunday: The Lancaster Grand Prix (cycling) will return to Williamson Park; Women’s and men’s races over 14.5km in the countryside in the Lancaster district.

Member’s Evening

Wednesday 13^th July: very interesting things being planned – details to follow. You will need to bring your camera.

Wednesday 20^th July: hopefully, following on from the previous week!

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

A reminder of various dates:

June

June 29^th – Wednesday – members evening, part 2 – following on from the ‘Then and Now’ images taken last week we will be comparing your ‘new’ image to the ‘old’ image.

Please send your ‘new’ images in so that I can have them ready for presentation.

Please, also bring any images that you ‘shot’ on the last members evening (down by the river) to show; these would have been taken on 25^th May; you can edit them ‘live’ if you haven’t already.

July

Potential Photography Opportunities

Fylde Vintage and Farm Show; Sat 2^nd – Sun 3^rd July; the Showfield, Salwick Road, Wharles, Kirkham, Lancs, PR4 3SN

Southport Air Show; 9th & 10th July 2022

Events Cup outing is on Sunday July 17^th to Holker Hall

Great Ecclestone Show; 16th & 17th July 2022

The Lancaster Grand Prix (cycling) will return to Williamson Park; Women’s and men’s races over 14.5km in the countryside in the Lancaster district. Sunday 17^th July

Member’s Evening

Wednesday 13^th July

Wednesday 20^th July

If any members have any further ideas for members evening, PLEASE let us know.

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis