Morning All
Well, after a week of weather so grey it felt like we were trapped inside a damp wool sock, the sun has finally remembered we exist and decided to show up; but rain on the way – autumn colours appearing – get out with that camera! Perhaps good conditions for some black and white photography?
Events Cup:
Many thanks to all members who submitted prints and/or digital images for our first internal competition; as I said before we had 59 entries, up from 44 last year! And well done to those who scored well!
Notices:
Liverpool Trip: This trip is organised by Stan – so big thanks to Stan!
The date is now set for Saturday 8th November. We will be travelling by train, from Preston, leaving about 9 ish and returning probably 4 ish – exact details to follow shortly.
Stan will take us around the iconic Liverpool sites to photograph, at our leisure, giving us, I’m sure, his professional advice and guidance. Stan claims to know Liverpool like the back-of-his-hand, what could possibly go wrong!
If you are interested PLEASE speak to me or Stan at the next couple of meetings so we get an idea of the numbers involved – ta!
Message from Vicki Bettaney:
I’m looking at getting a bird box with a camera…can anyone recommend a particular one please? Thank you.
If you have any experience of this please let me know and I’ll put you in touch with Vicki.
Garstang Victoria Festival: Message from Julie Holden:
It’s that time of year again when we start to organise the Garstang Victorian Festival for this year. The dates this year for the festival are Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd December.
Would you maybe be kind again this year for the camera club to take some images?
So, cameras ready? This is a great opportunity to get out and about and hone your skills in a busy, loud and dark environment! This is exactly the type of photography that could be submitted for competitions, if you are inclined!
Also, I thought it might be an idea to show any images on our members evening on a members evening in the new year: the good, bad and indifferent!
Anyway, the more involved the better and images could be sent to Julie so she and her team can use them for publicity. Please give it some thought.
‘The Alphabet’ challenge:
All new members please note and please have a go!
The idea is to take photographs depicting all the letters of the alphabet.
This runs from now until the ‘show-and-tell’ which will be on the members evening on 19th November 2025; so, time is running out!
Please bring your images to the club meeting on a USB ‘stick’ to show your endeavours!
Message from Robin:
Robin is giving a talk on Switzerland, summer and winter.
Where: At Kirkland Memorial Hall, Churchtown.
When: Friday 7th November starting at 7.00pm.
Cost: Tickets cost £13 pp which also includes a Hot Pot supper.
Please speak to Robin, at the Arts Centre, if you would like to attend.
Environment Cup: Our 2nd internal competition:
The closing date for this competition is Wednesday 29th October; 10 days to go.
Description of images allowed:
Landscapes, architecture, dereliction, sculptures, street art, environmental issues and transport.
Please remember – people and animals must show scale or add to, NOT focal point.
If you are a new member, or indeed an existing member and you would like any help and/or guidance PLEASE ask at the next meeting or email me on info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk or phone for a chat on 07340 314408. I’m more than happy to help!
Please also remember all images show and judged are judged anonymously; it is a great way to get appraisal, evaluation and feedback on your photographs. You will learn a lot!
Coffee duty:
Coffee/tea duty for Wednesday 22nd October is Sharon and Shelly – thank you, in advance.
Up and coming programme of events:
Wednesday 22nd October – Irene Amiet:
Wildlife and Habitat: Environmental images telling stories and aiding conservation in Britian and abroad.
“Positive space feeds our knowledge, negative space feeds our imagination,” is one of her doctrines.
Irene has founded the conservation fundraising platform Wilder World in January 2025 and her first book-project, Wilder Britain, will be available for purchase on the night.
Over 60 UK photographers have contributed to this 184-page coffee table book coffee table book which retails at £50 with all proceeds going to re-wilding projects in the UK.
Wednesday 29th October – Critiquing night with Stan plus, closing date for the Environment Cup.
Programme as follows: Critiquing images from members, talk titled ‘Field of Dreams’, the 20 images chosen by members for the Fylde 4 Way Battle and a talk on Zambia. Sounds like a full evening to me!
Wednesday 5th November – Will Stead, ‘live’ at the club, Concert photography.
A presentation taking a look at how to photograph music concerts. This engaging talk includes all aspects of concert photography, such as how to get started, who to contact, gear and settings and a large number of Will’s concert photographs.
Wednesday 12th November – The Fylde 4 – Way Battle.
Hosted by us. We are anticipating up to 75 people to attend, this includes members from North Fylde Photographic Society, Lytham St. Annes Photographic Society, Poulton Photographic Society and of course us! Another busy evening, get in early to grab a seat!
For this Battle we will be having a raffle so if anyone would like to donate a prize, please bring along on any Wednesday evening – ta!
That’s all folks, and see you on Wednesday!
Cheers
Mike
Garstang Camera Club 