39 members and 1 guest attended our February 25th meeting.
• The Club participated in something completely different for us when we held our first Do It Yourself Show And Tell night. Various members showed the rest of the group little tricks, tips and homemade gadgets that they use to make their photography experience a little easier. Among the things we saw were:
– hook your camera strap to just one side to keep it out of your eyes when shooting in portrait mode.
– use part of a pool noodle as a car window, camera rest
– use a business card or a piece of tissue to soften a pop-up flash.
– a home made softbox made of cardboard
– use a drink cozy to protect small lenses when transporting them.
– adjustable clips to hold flowers still outdoors
– a plastic bag can be used to protect your camera in the rain.
– a focusing rail to aid in macro, multiple exposures
– use an old Pringles can as a snoot for your flash.
– use hand wipes to clean the oil and dirt off of your camera.
– mount a stick and some bird feed on an old tripod to photograph birds
For a few more tips and tricks, check out this YouTube video
• We were treated to Patty Arsenault’s photographs of her missionary trip to Uganda in our What I Shoot feature.
Her pictures of the native children, their customs and other daily activities were quite impressive. Thanks Patty. We really enjoyed your presentation!
• Entries from our February Photo Challenge were reviewed with Pat Beaton ( 21 pts), Ryan Carrall (21 pts), and Bruce Hutson (21 pts), getting high marks in the Novice Division’s Windows And Doors category. High points in the Intermediate, Senior and Salon groups went to Wendy McDonald (24 pts), Tere Deslippe ( 24 pts) and Jana Smith ( 23 pts) for their Long Exposure shots. Great job everyone! We saw some excellent work. You can see some of the top scoring shots on our Club Photos page.
• Mike Blazek and Keith Blackwell reviewed some of the prints that were brought in for display and gave high praise to several of them. Our next print display will be held on March 24th and we would love to see one of your favourite prints, any size, any subject.
• Jim Pollock reminded everyone that his term as Club President will expire after the May meeting and that someone else needs to step into the position. The main duties involved are hosting the meetings, bringing the laptop and projector, and signing a few cheques. As President, you are free to assign some of these duties to any willing participant. Remember, the meetings are laid out by the scheduling committee and the current executive will still be around for help and advice. If you have an interest in keeping The Club going into our 85th season next year, please give some serious thought into volunteering.
• Our next meeting will feature pro photographer Chad Barry who will provide another of his educating and entertaining photography lessons called “The Rock – A Land Apart.” An exploration of Canada’s most eastern province and it’s inhabitants.
Not everything in every light and at all moments will translate into a great image.
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