Our Featured Photographer is Diane Guay
Diane is a retired school teacher who enjoys walking, card making and helping others by volunteering at the CK Woman’s Centre and VON.
Photography is a new hobby that Diane is rapidly developing and her enthusiasm is reflected in her fine work, a sample of which can be seen on our Photo In Focus page.
Ted Kloske of Henry’s Photo in Windsor gave a very informative presentation about lenses, how they work, what their numbers mean, and which are used for different applications. Ted was also gracious enough to answer several questions, which many of our members found extremely helpful. The CCC thanks Ted for sharing his time and his talents.
Chris Jorgensen was our first member to have his “Fifteen Minutes Of Fame” and presented a wonderful slideshow that gave CCC members a glimpse of what it’s like to shoot pictures at a rodeo. Chris’ excellent shots showed us just how entertaining and dangerous these events really are. Nice job Chris!
A Club competition for Beginners in the Open category was judged with Melanie Denis and Adam Harpula receiving top marks for their efforts.
Intermediate and Advanced members competed in the Domesticated Flowers category, with high scores being given to Jean DeBruyn, Harry Arneill, Carson Plant, Patricia Kral, Keith Blackwell, Fred Schaller, Laird VanderEnde and Jim Pollock.
The shots that scored 23 points are featured in our Club Photos section. Member’s gallery of pics that scored +21 in each category follows… Continue reading
The Chatham Camera Club wishes to extend our sincerest condolences to Lois Kearns Hickmott on the passing of her husband of just 19 days, Owen Herbert Hickmott.
Our guest speaker, Don Martel, gave an extremely entertaining and informative lecture on Available Light Portraiture, followed by an enthusiastic Question and Answer period. It’s always a pleasure to have Don speak to the CCC and we look forward to his next appearance.
Les McCracken led a group discussion about some of the fine prints that our members brought in for display.
Vince Gagnier kicked off this season’s series on What’s In My Camera Bag where he talked about backpacks, belts, lenses, lens caps, extension tubes, filters, sensor cleaning swabs and memory card cases.
Gavin Stewart showed the club some of his recent pics in our What I Shoot segment. Excellent work Gavin!
At our first meeting of the 2011 – 2012 season, the club welcomed back many familiar faces as well as nine new ones.
Vice-President Vince Gagnier summarized the Club’s activities over the past summer, which included Walk-Abouts in Chatham, Wallaceburg and The Kral Farm, as well as our annual picnic, the CAPA Conference in London, photos of the Ontario Senior Games and a CAPA Judging Course in Sarnia.
Paul Schmoldt presented a wonderful slideshow from his 2010 trip to Southern Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein and Switzerland.
The club judged our entries for upcoming CAPA competitions, with many excellent shots being shown.
Those photos chosen to be submitted were taken by –
In the “Nature” category:
Margaret Manson, Harry Arneill, Keith Blackwell, Carson Plant, Jim Pollock and Paul Schmoldt.
In the “Open” category:
Gavin Stuart, Jean DeBruyn, Dave Noordhoff, Carson Plant, Jim Pollock and Paul Schmoldt.
Paul presented a slide show which featured many of the creative shots caputured during our three Walk-Abouts.
Those in attendance were reminded not to miss the October 11th meeting which will feature pro photographer Don Martel’s workshop on Available Light Portraits.
Photo Competition Themes for the 2011 / 2012 Season are:
Print Themes for the 2011 / 2012 Season are:
Steve Hook was an active and valued member of the Chatham Camera Club until sadly passing away on July 3rd, 2011 at the age of 78. We are remembering our friend and featuring his talents in our Photo In Focus section. He will be greatly missed by all of our members.
Elections for Club Executive for next season were held. The new list can be found on our Members page.
Awards for our 2010 / 2011 photo competitions were presented (some 1st Place Photos can be viewed under Club Photos by clicking here), with the following results:
Beginners Division
• First Place – Laird Vanderende
• Second Place – Bob Allen
• Third Place – Patty Arsenault
Intermediate Division
• First Place – Frank Vadovic
• Second Place – Keith Blackwell
• Third Place – Larry Kearns
• Most Improved Award – Chris Jorgensen
Advanced Division
• First Place (tie) – Carson Plant
• First Place (tie) – Paul Schmoldt
• Third Place – Jim Pollock
Highest Score Image (4 way tie @ 23 points)
Carson Plant (2), Jim Pollock and Paul Schmoldt
Best Photo – Lorie Cooper.
Honorable Mentions @ 21 points or more:
Dave Paddick, Dennis Skipper, Diane Guay, Keith Blackwell, Herman Giethoorn, Jean DeBruyn, Kathryn Parent, Gavin Stuart, Mike Moynihan, Patricia Kral, Patty Arsenault, Tere DeSlippe, Adam Harpula (2), Bob Allen (2), Dave Noordhoff (2), Harry Arneill (2), Kathy Davidson (2), Laird Vanderende (2), Larry Kearns (3), Les McCracken (3), Nelson Harrison (3), Margaret Manson (3), Carson Plant (4), Frank Vadovic (4), Paul Schmoldt (4), Jim Pollock (5).
Congratulations to All!
An excellent show was also presented by Frank Vadovic, dedicated to the Club’s last meeting in it’s 75th Season. Thanks Frank.
See you at the Walk-A-Bouts