The idea is to show various versions of one image, either framed differently in camera or cropped differently in post-processing or an original image and then the crop applied, to explore how framing or cropping affects the final image.
Followed by the launch of our ‘Weather Challenge’.
Kingsclere-based professional photographer Piers Cunliffe talks about his experiences.
Critique and discussion of members’ submitted images, by Peter Orr, a professional judge – not a competition, but an opportunity to understand how your images are viewed and interpreted by others. (1x image plus 1x backup).
Brimpton-based photographer Karen Bennett talks about her pet photography, dogs and horses.
Followed by the launch of our own ‘Animal Life Challenge’.
Review and discussion of results of our ‘Weather Challenge’ images.
Followed by introduction to Lensbaby lenses and their use.
Trying out Lensbaby special effects lenses on our own cameras.
An evening walk around Central Basingstoke with our cameras. Details to be confirmed nearer the time.
Club member Mick talks about his approach to bird photography
Followed by a ‘Show and Tell’ of our Basingstoke Photowalk images.
Review of our ‘Animal Life Challenge’ images.
PechaKucha is a story telling format where a presenter shows a fixed number of images, each for the same period of time. Any subject can be chosen, but the display should be automated to ensure that the 20 second display time is stuck to. The presenter can talk about each picture for some or all of the 20 seconds, alternatively it can be set to music. More details will be given nearer the time.
Our traditional end of year evening, there will be reports on the year’s activities and the election of club officers and committee for the following year. Followed by our annual print competition, up to two prints, maximum A3 size, of images taken since the previous AGM.