Welcoming Manager Margaret Chrysler introduced 8 visitors to a gathering of 62 members at our first Workshop meeting of the season.
Vice-President Vince Gagnier reminded the Club that the Sarnia Photographic Club is hosting an event featuring nature photographer Chris Harris on Saturday, November 9th at the Sarnia Library from 9 to 5. The cost to attend is $50.
Executive Assistant Chris Jorgensen told us about a Nature Photography Day at the Circle R Ranch, 3017 Carriage Rd, Delaware on October 19th from 9AM to 2:30 PM. The cost is $12 each or $30 for a family of four.
Frank Vadovic introduced our guest speaker, Ted Kloske of Henry’s Photo in Windsor. Ted began by showing us What’s New in the world of photography by introducing some exciting new products, including:
• Super Wi Fi, which will allow cameras to connect with smart phones and home computers.
• GoPro Hero 3, a waterproof high-definition sports & helmet camera.
• Samsung Smart Camera, which features built-in Wi Fi.
• Mirrorless Cameras
• Micro Four Thirds cameras
Ted also presented a wonderful Nature and Macro Photography slide show which was highlighted by the many excellent shots he was able to obtain using a variety of Macro lenses, extension tubes and bellows. The Chatham Camera Club wishes to thank Ted for his fascinating and informative presentation and we look forward to seeing him again soon.
Print Manager Les McCracken reviewed the prints set up for display and handed out many deserving compliments. Members are invited to bring in a print of any size and subject to the November 12th meeting and show the rest of the Club some of your favourite photos.
Reagan Smolders was featured in our What I Shoot segment, where she showed an eclectic collection of Portrait, Landscape, Scenic and Macro shots in a well organized slideshow. Well done Reagan!
Paul Schmoldt gave a presentation aimed at both Photo competition judges and participants. Here are some things to look for:
1. The Picture must fit the category
• if “so-so” or if “right on”, then the score must reflect it.
2. Wow factor
• look for good composition, cropping, leading lines, shapes, perspective and effective empty space
• Colour (or if B/W toning-grey scale)
• Distracting elements (light or dark spots), pleasing background, horizon straight if intended
• Is the image creative or a just a “record shot”
3. Centre of Interest / Focal point
• Is the photo telling a story!
4. Technical Aspect
• Proper exposure
• Pleasing contrast
• Good Lighting
• Sharp focus with blur intend / depth of field
(hint: animals and people – Focus on the eyes)
• Post processing that enhances the image
As a judge, don’t get influenced by:
• Unusualness of subject – if it is something not normally / often seen like “place on earth”, buildings or animals
• How long it took or how difficult it was to make or acquire shot
As a judge, TAKE YOUR TIME TO PROPERLY ASSESS THE IMAGE
ADDENDUM
Sizing 1400 x 1050 max. but recommended for full impact.
Email – as a jpg file to Paul at viking@mnsi.net no later than the Friday night before the competition date.
Naming must be correct. It has to be the actual jpg picture file that is named
For example: MaryB-Food1-2014-1-28.jpg for CCC competitions (second image to be named “Food2”) or
MaryB-CAPA-N-Hummingbird-2014-1-28.jpg for CAPA competitions (CAPA-O for Open theme).
Complete competition instructions further down on this page (posted September 15. 2013)
CCC members are encouraged to submit photos for our October 22nd meeting. These competitions are designed to help expand our photographic experience by shooting things you may not have thought about previously.
• CAPA Judging: Open – 1 entry per per member
• CAPA Judging: Nature – 1 entry per member
• CCC Judging for Novice members: Open – B/W or Monochrome
• CCC Judging for Intermediate and Advanced members: Night
Seeing and composing beauty is what separates
a snapshot from a photograph.