44 members and 2 guests attended our February 10th meeting.
• Paul Schmoldt and Herman Giethoorn presented the results of our latest CAPA entries in the Altered Reality category. Despite submitting some quality images, The Chatham Camera Club finished a disappointing 19th out of 23 clubs. We’re sure to improve on that result with our Open and Wildlife Nature entries which are due to be sent to Paul at
Viking@mnsi.net by Friday, February 20th at 8 PM. If you have some good images that fit these categories, now is the time to participate.
• Bill Godfrey was our featured photographer in What I Shoot.
Known to his Camera Club friends as “The Master Of Black And White”, Bill’s excellent presentation proved that he excels in much more than just monochrome images. Combining long lenses and a canvas blind has enabled him to capture some of the best warbler and water fowl shots that we’ve seen in The Club. Bill also puts his superior composition skills to good use to get what are truly inspiring shots of the U.S. and Canadian coast lines. Bill’s beautiful slideshow gave us fresh incentive and heightened our anticipation of Spring so that we may try to emulate his exemplary work. Thanks Bill, for a job well done.
• Dave Noordhoff investigated Noise Characteristics Of Your Camera.
Dave showed us the effects that different ISO settings have on an image. If you would like a copy of Dave’s PDF, simply send him an e-mail at
Max.at.gppa@gmail.com
• Gavin Stuart and Dave Noordhoff reviewed several of the prints that were brought in for display and asked the makers how they went about capturing their images. If you would like to show your friends at The Club some of your favourite pictures, your next opportunity will be on March 10th. Remember, you are welcome to bring in any size print of any subject.
Always focus on the photographs you will take in the future and forgive yourself past errors.
When photographing a lot of people, someone is almost always bound to be blinking or striking a strange pose. The more people in your photo, the more photos you should make to ensure good results.