Morning All

Ken Harrison

It was with deep regret that we announced the death of Ken on Wednesday evening.

Ken was a life member of the club with a long service record on the committee; he held the office of treasurer and was Club Chairman for 5 years, from 2013 – 2017, having taken over from Barry.

Ken was a keen wildlife photographer, especially birds and did many hours volunteering at Leighton Moss. He also travelled widely only recently returning from Zambia in November.

With Ken’s untimely death I’m sure he will be very sadly missed by many.

When the funeral arrangements are confirmed, I’ll email everyone.

Many thanks to all who helped out with the coffee morning yesterday; we had lots of happy customers who all left contented and full of cake!

Next one is in May – watch this space.

Many thanks to all members who have submitted prints for our first exhibition starting on Saturday, April 9^th. We now have sufficient members to help pin them up!

A reminder of some up-and-coming dates:

• TODAY! March 20th. Last submission for the L&CPU Annual Club Competition. We are only entering the PDI sections, not prints. We are entering the ‘Open’ and ‘Nature’ sections. Details in previous newsletters – any questions? Just email us, no problem!
• March 30th. Beginners ‘software editing’ session. Looking at Lightroom again and/or some Photoshop tools or you could bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be processed or process them yourself!
• April 6^th. Presentations by: Stan on “My Journey to Sports Photography”; by Mike on “Aurora HDR” and by Lewis – yet to be revealed!
• April 13^th. “Wildlife – Sea shore to mountain top” a talk by Peter Smith
• April 20^th. Steve Proctor, presentation entitled “Talk to Me”.

(L&CPU) Annual Individual Print & Projected Image Competition 7th and 8th May

Overview:

• Online Entry opens Saturday 19th March
• Online Entry closes Saturday 23rd April
• PDI: (Projected Digital Images); there are two categories in this section:
• Open (which includes colour and monochrome) x 8, is the maximum entry per member.
• Nature x 4, is the maximum entry per member.

PDI’s

• Image files must be in sRGB colour space, jpg format and at maximum quality. This includes monochrome images.
• The image dimensions should be 1600 pixels (horizontal) x 1200 pixels (vertical) and a file size of up to 2mb.
• Individual authors can upload their own entry.

Attached to this newsletter are the full Rules and Guidelines. If you do decide to enter, PLEASE read them very carefully, they are quite comprehensive in places, especially the ‘Category Definitions’!

If you do need help, email us and we will do our very best!

Programme Secretary

John has decided to step down as Programme Secretary after 5 years and also step down from the committee. Lewis and I and all club members would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much, John, for the work you have put in as programme secretary over the past 5 years and especially for so ably amending and re arranging the programme during the Covid situation.

That was a difficult time with Lewis and I finding our feet as chairmen at the same time that lockdown etc happened, so your handling of the situation was greatly appreciated; and very successful!

So, volunteers please for John’s role and also a plea for future members for the committee! John will, by the way, be more than happy to pass on all the relevant information at the appropriate time.

That’s all folks!

Mike and Lewis

Good afternoon, all

Many thanks to the members who managed to take 7 (or 6 images) in 7 days and for presenting them; it was great to see the good response and all the different images on show.

Next time we should perhaps set the challenge when it’s warmer!

Thanks also to all members who submitted prints for our first exhibition on 9^th April. If anyone wishes to bring any prints in, PLEASE do so by next Wednesday, March 16^th. We still need 1 more volunteer, by the way, for Friday 8^th April for a couple of hours. Please help!

I hope everyone has now received the Events Cup destination list and the dates are now in your diaries! We are looking forward to members taking part in some, if not all, the visits.

A reminder of some March dates:

March 16th. As we mentioned last Wednesday David Bibby was booked to give a presentation entitled ‘My way with AV’ but he had caught Covid. Dave has confirmed that he is still testing positive and therefore he has cancelled for Wednesday.

So, in his place, John has booked Ric Gillams and his talk is ‘Self Drive in Namibia’. Zoom invite below if you need it.

Below is from his website:

About me: When I first started shooting my emphasis was always on finding new places and things to photograph. More recently I am interested in capturing moments in time. Through my 365 projects from 2015 and 2016 I have started to appreciate the beauty in the everyday things I walk past and at the same time have developed the technical ability to capture moments and to get creative in both my choice of shutter speeds and my composition.

The ability to quickly adapt to new situations and to feel completely at one with your equipment is absolutely necessary when shooting weddings, which I thoroughly enjoy. The interaction with people and the opportunity to capture that once in a lifetime occasion and to preserve those memories forever is a real honour and has to be the best reason for getting out of bed in the morning!

I have been fortunate enough to travel to many fantastic places and meet lots of great people. As a result, my photography spans a range of genres, whether I’m shooting a wedding in a sleepy village in England, wildlife in Africa, racing cars at Goodwood or street photography in Tokyo. It is all great practice for being able to get the shot when the moment comes.

March 19th – Saturday. The club is running a coffee morning at the Arts Centre. If anyone is willing to help out, they would be very welcome! From approx. 9.30 – 12.30. Also, we will need some cakes/biscuits/or anything edible to sell! Please have a word with Mike or Lewis when we next meet.

March 20th. Last submission for the L&CPU Annual Club Competition. We would only enter the PDI sections, not prints. We are entering the ‘Open’ and ‘Nature’ sections. Details in previous newsletters – any questions? Just email us, no problem!

March 23rd. Committee meeting.

March 30th. Beginners ‘software editing’ session. Looking at Lightroom again and/or some Photoshop tools or you could bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be processed or process them yourself!

Zoom invite:

Mike Jenner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Self Drive in Namibia

Time: Mar 16, 2022 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

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Passcode: 732359

That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Afternoon All

The newsletter is a little late today ‘cos I’ve been out taking the 7^th of 7! All done now.

A reminder of March dates:

March 9^th. First Exhibition: 9th April to 7th May. We need the prints in by March 9th PLEASE!

March 9th. Workshop – members challenged to taking one photograph each day for seven consecutive days.

March 16th. Presentation by David Bibby entitled ‘My way with AV’.

March 19th – Saturday. The club is running a coffee morning at the Arts Centre. If anyone is willing to help out, they would be very welcome! Also, we will need some cakes/biscuits/or anything edible to sell! Please have a word with Mike or Lewis when we next meet.

March 20^th. Last submission for the L&CPU Annual Club Competition. We would only enter the PDI sections, not prints. We are entering the ‘Open’ and ‘Nature’ sections. Details in last week’s newsletter – any questions? Just email us, no problem!

March 23rd. Committee meeting.

March 30th. Beginners ‘software editing’ session. Looking at Lightroom again and/or some Photoshop tools or you could bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be processed or process them yourself!

Zoom invite

Lewis Thompson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Camera Club Workshop
Time: Mar 9, 2022 07:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting
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That’s it – short and sweet!

Mike and Lewis

Good Morning All!

Fine weather today – ready for (or started) the 7 in 7?

A few dates: March is a busy month!

March 2nd. Judging of the ‘Anything Goes Cup Competition’ by Will Stead, live in the Arts Centre.

March 9th. Workshop – members challenged to taking one photograph each day for seven consecutive days. It would be great if members could email us or chat this Wednesday, to say whether they are taking part so that we can judge the numbers involved. Like we have mentioned before you don’t have to stand up at the front you can ‘talk’ from your seat!

March 16th. Presentation by David Bibby entitled ‘My way with AV’.

March 19^th – Saturday. The club is running a coffee morning at the Arts Centre. If anyone is willing to help out, they would be very welcome! Also, we will need some cakes/biscuits/or anything edible to sell! Please have a word with Mike or Lewis when we next meet.

March 23^rd. Committee meeting

March 30^th. Beginners ‘software editing’ session. Looking at Lightroom again and/or some Photoshop tools or you could bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be processed or process them yourself!

Talking of beginners, I’m starting to learn Photoshop! Having scoured the internet and come across some fairly good ‘tutorials’ I have finally found one that is very good. And, it’s FREE!

If you are interested, or just curious, the website is https://www.shutterevolve.com

It’s run by a guy called Jimmy McIntyre and when you log onto the site click ‘Free Stuff’ on the strap line at the top. You will then see ‘The Ultimate FREE Photoshop Bundle for Photographers’!

When you sign up (which is free) you’ll receive three products to download:

• The Easy Panel – FREE Luminosity Mask Panel for Photoshop.
• Our FREE Photoshop Beginner’s Course For Photographers.
• The Essential Guide to Luminosity Mask FREE download e-book.

The Photoshop beginners guide (part 2) is split into 3 parts:

1. Photoshop beginners’ part 1
2. Photoshop beginners’ part 2
3. Photoshop beginners’ part 3 – this part is devoted to Camera RAW

Each part is literally crammed with ‘stuff’, but it’s all, in my ‘umble opinion, cracking material! You really need to watch several times to take it in. Anyway, give it a go if you are interested.

There are loads of things on his website and obviously he is trying to sell it, but having ‘signed-up’ I have had no problems with lots of emails asking me to buy – and you can always unsubscribe at any time. Give it a go?

L&CPU Annual Club Competition.

Members! Would you like us to put an entry together for this competition?

We would only enter the PDI sections, not prints.

For the ‘Open’ section the club can enter up to 16 images in total from a minimum of 5 photographers and a maximum of 4 entries per person.

For the ‘Nature’ section we can enter up to 8 images from a minimum of 5 photographers and a maximum of 2 entries per person.

We could put an entry into the ‘Open’ section using images from the recent PAGB competition. We had 5 people entered in that and the entries would be eligible. We would need to select the entries but Lewis would do this based mainly on the scores from the last competition. If anyone else wishes to enter or anyone wants to use a different photo that is good, no problem.

For the ‘Nature’ section we would need 2 more people to submit photos to put together an entry.

If we are to do it, we need entries by March 20th.

We will need to make a decision on Wednesday evening please.

First Exhibition: 9^th April to 7^th May

‘Open’; this is for any print that was not among the winners of any competition. Please label the print, on the back, with your title and name – thanks.

We need the prints in by March 9^th PLEASE!

We still need 1 more volunteer please for the Friday 8^th April in the afternoon for a couple of hours – please see Mike or Lewis.

Zoom invite

Lewis Thompson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Garstang Camera Club Anything Goes Competition Judge Will Stead EFIAP CPAGB PSA3

Time: Mar 2, 2022 07:00 PM London

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That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

I hope you all took advantage of the wintery weather – looking forward to seeing all the snowy images!

Big thanks to Robin for his presentations, last Wednesday, on The Falkland Islands and Bhutan.

A few dates:

February 23rd. Beginners ‘software editing’ session. Bring some RAW, if poss, images.

March 2nd. Judging of the ‘Anything Goes Cup Competition’ by Will Stead, live in the Arts Centre. Final internal competition – where does the time go eh? Good luck to all who have entered, and, don’t forget, points mean prizes!

March 9th. Workshop – members challenged to taking one photograph each day for seven consecutive days.

Consecutive days? Theme? Where? – all your choice. Time’s ticking!

March 16th. Presentation by David Bibby entitled ‘My way with Audio Visual’.

Exhibition reminder:

9^th April – 7^th May – this is for any print that was not among the winners of any competition. Please label the print, on the back, with your title and name – thanks. Prints in by 9^th March PLEASE.

Eva polack (Impressionist Photography): idea from Anne

A talk on the artistic side of photography. She will offer an introduction to the visual language of photography to help us capture expressive and artistic images.

As mentioned at the last meeting: a possible virtual photography talk. The main aim of the talk is to encourage people to try out various approaches to image-making and to help them develop their own way of photographing.

These talks are about £100 a go, so, if enough interest is expressed by members, I’ll investigate further.

Short (ish) and sweet today!

That’s all folks! Stay safe.

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

What a dreary day here in Lancashire! No pics today!

Big thanks here to Jeremy Malley-Smith for, firstly, his perseverance on sorting out the technical issues, and secondly, for a great presentation on the wildlife of Scotland together with many photographic tips. Well done John for a good selection – perhaps a repeat ‘down-the-line’?

A few reminders:

February 16th: Two presentations by Robin, ‘live’ – one will be on The Falklands and the second will be on Bhutan.

February 23rd: Beginner’s ‘software editing’ session.

Lightroom again and/or Photoshop; you are very welcome to bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be ‘processed’.

Interested? Just let us know please!

Exhibition

We have one volunteer so far but really need a couple more! Are you free on Friday 8^th April in the afternoon for a couple of hours? PLEASE contact us to help out! – very much appreciated, cheers

Our 2 exhibition dates to display prints are:

9th April – 7th May – ‘Open’ – this is for any print that was not among the winners of any competition. Please label the print, on the back, with your title and name – thanks.

24th September – 22nd October: 5 competition winners plus highly commended and commended. Again, please make sure the print has your name and title on the back.

We’ll ask for prints on/by the 9th March

March 9th – club workshop

For the next workshop on 9th March, we are setting members a challenge of taking one photograph each day for seven consecutive days.

The idea is that these will then be shown to other members discussing the why, when and how! If you don’t want to stand at the front to present your images that’s absolutely fine; you can remain seated!

Any questions? Just email in or ask; no question too small!

Which consecutive days? You choose!

Theme (if any)? You choose!

Where? You choose!

Please have a go and take up the challenge!

Below is a Zoom invite, if needed:

Lewis Thompson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Garstang Camera Club. The Falkland Islands and Bhutan with Robin

Time: Feb 16, 2022 07:00 PM London

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That’s all folks!

Mike and Lewis

Morning All!

First of all, a big thanks to Jim Cunningham for his constructive, positive, and helpful feedback on the images for ‘The Humanity Cup’. We should also appreciate, I think, the time he must have taken in not only judging but also in his preparation.

Secondly, congratulations to John for winning the overall prize for the best ‘in competition of the three winners’, with ‘The Fiddle Player’.

Thirdly, thanks to Rhona and Tim for entering, very promptly, the Humanity Cup winners on to the Facebook page and the website page, respectively.

Fourthly, last but not least, in case you missed it, congratulations go to Anne (Hardy) for receiving the Chairman’s Choice for her entry in to the PAGB GB Cup with ‘Gotcha’ – maximum score of 15 points; well done, Anne!

Messages:

February 9^th: We have a presentation by Jeremy Malley-Smith on Scottish Wildlife. The speaker will be ‘live’ at the Arts Centre though a zoom invite will be available. See the end of the newsletter.

February 16^th: Two presentations by Robin, ‘live’ – one will be on The Falklands and the second will be on Bhutan.

February 23^rd: We are doing another beginner’s ‘software editing’ session.

We could look at Lightroom again and/or some Photoshop tools or you could bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be ‘processed’.

Interested? If so please email or speak to us during the next 2 Wednesday meetings.

Stan has volunteered to do a short talk on how he “backs-up” Lightroom; so that’s an incentive!

Exhibition

BIG thanks here to Maurice who is co-ordinating the display.

We are looking for 2/3 volunteers to come and help us put up the images in the Arts Centre; it should take only a couple of hours. Not sure at the moment of the exact time and date; probably the Saturday morning of the 9^th. PLEASE contact us if you can spare the time – Cheers!

Our 2 exhibition dates to display prints are:

9th April – 7th May – ‘Open’ – this is for any print that was not among the winners of any competition. Please label the print, on the back, with your title and name – thanks.

24th September – 22nd October: 5 competition winners plus highly commended and commended. Again, please make sure the print has your name and title on the back.

We’ll ask for prints on/by the 9^th March

Events Cup Competition

Images submissions for this cup are taken on the club outings.

Destinations last ‘season’ (April 24th through to October 12^th, 2021) were: Glasson Dock & Conder Green, Calder Vale, Rivington Gardens, Brockholes, Heysham, Silverdale & Arnside, Rufford Old Hall and Martin Mere.

We need now ideas/thoughts/suggestions for the coming season, (2022). Already submitted – Holker Hall, Lytham, Duxbury Woods (south of Chorley), Brock Bottoms, Skippool Creek, Blackpool Zoo, Leighton Moss, Kendal, Settle, Kirby Stephen and the Three Sisters race circuit at Wigan. Exact dates for this are yet to be announced.

March 9^th – club workshop

For the next workshop on 9th March, we would like to set members a challenge of taking one photograph each day for seven consecutive days. The idea is that these will then be shown to other members discussing the why, when and how! Please have a go and take up the challenge! Any questions? Just email in or ask; no question too small!

Which consecutive days, theme (if any) and where will be each members choice, but the intention is that the challenge encourages us to pick up our cameras each day for seven days. More info soon but here is a chance to plan!

Zoom invite below, if you need it.

Lewis Thompson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Garstang Camera Club. Scottish Wildlife with Jeremy Malley-Smith

Time: Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM London

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Well, that’s all folks!

Mike and Lewis

Morning All

Beautiful day – in between storms?

We hope you have been managing to get that camera out-and-about now that the days are drawing out!

Dates:

February 2nd: We have the judging of the ‘Humanity Cup Competition’ by Jim Cunningham ‘live’ in the Arts Centre. Zoom invite below, if needed. PLUS – don’t forget, deadline for ‘Anything Goes Competition’, prints and digital images.

February 9th: We will have a presentation by Jeremy Malley-Smith on Scottish wildlife. The speaker will be ‘live’ at the Arts Centre though a zoom invite will be available.

February 16th: 2 presentations by Robin, ‘live’ – one will be on The Falklands and the second will be on Nepal.

Poss! February 23^rd – In the pipeline, so to speak, we are thinking of doing another ‘software editing’ session. The ‘gathering’ we had last Wednesday, (26^th January), proved, I think, very productive, so we are thinking of repeating. We could look at Lightroom again and/or some Photoshop tools or you could bring in some images (preferably RAW), to be ‘processed’. Anyway, these are our thoughts so if you are interested, please email or speak to us at the next meetings.

Invite:

Lewis Thompson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Garstang Camera Club. Humanity Competition. Judge Jim Cunningham

Time: Feb 2, 2022 07:00 PM London

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That’s all folks

Mike and Lewis