Meeting Report. Sara Harpley did a pretty good job of explaining how she arrived at her decisions in our monthly competition. The subjects were : Prints – “Open” and Digital – “After Dark”. Sara certainly made a couple of members very happy and we are all happy for them too.
Print “open” results: Well done Tom on taking the top spot with your image “Aces” originally created for our Kingswood Salver entry. It certainly had wonderful impact and deservedly took the top position. In second and third place was Andy with his creative take on a flamingo sleeping and his portrait entitled “Ivory Flame”. Joint fourth went to Martin B with his “In the name of sport” and yours truly with “Moroccan Ground Squirrel”. Six other images were held back which showed us all just how close the top places had been contested.
Digital “After Dark” results: For so long Jim has been knocking on the door and this month he came to the top with his creative entry “Corpse Bride”. Sara pointed out the total balance achieved when composing this image and his attention to detail gained him the top prize. Well done Jim! In second place was Peter’s super entry showing “Haytor” at night, well done Peter. In third was Keith’s image showing the Chinese dragon taken at the Longleat Christmas Festival, a lovely colourful shot. In joint fourth place: Andy White with his “After the Ball” and, once again, yours truly with my interpretation of “Dark Side of the Moon”.
Throughout the judging Sara did her best to be constructive without being offensive. All in all, another excellent monthly competition with a good number of entries. Martin wound things up by reminding members of the revised programme of events which is attached and posted on the club’s private FB page.
Next week (November 31st) we have our inter-club battle against Yeovil and Mid Somerset who are hosting the event. Please note this meeting starts earlier than normal. So log on from 7pm. The link for gaining access will be published on closed FB group
We hold our internal Members’ DPIC Competition on December 15th. Please prepare and upload up to 20 images which need to be fully focussed and have instant impact or originality to make it stand out. The top entries will be considered for our annual WCPF entry along with the winning entries from last year’s monthly competitions. Entry is now open and you can upload via this link.
Can you all please book your tickets here (link) for the next professional lecture presented by Russell Lindsay on December 8th. For details see our FB page.
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Meeting Report. Hugh Letheren certainly opened members’ eyes when he presented his lecture "Water drop photography". Hugh, from Cornwall, is obviously a very intelligent man. He described himself as a bit of a “techy” and explained in great detail what apparatus is required to achieve really complex, impressive, water drop photography. I hope you all got something from this presentation. Who knows what the future in this subject holds for us as there was talk of the club acquiring the equipment needed to obtain this type of image.
Next week (November 24th) It’s hard to believe, at least it is for me, that we have reached the half-way mark in our monthly competitions. Despite losing a few members and most of us not being able to travel very far, we have had some great entries from a good number of members. Thank you everyone, please keep the entries coming.
Next week our invited judge, Sara Harpley, is new to our club competitions. This can sometimes put us on dangerous ground, so let’s hope she does a fair job for us. The subjects are: Prints – “Open” and Digital – “After Dark”. I look forward to seeing what members have entered in the digital section as I think it is a new subject for us. You can access our zoom meeting by clicking this link. After selecting “join meeting” enter this ID 215 409 4488.
Future Competitions & Events
We hold our internal Members’ DPIC Competition on December 15th. Please prepare and upload up to 20 images which need to be fully focussed and have instant impact or originality to make it stand out. The top entries will be considered for our annual WCPF entry along with the winning entries from last year’s monthly competitions. Entry is now open and you can upload via this link.
This is a change to our program as we are unable to go ahead with our Christmas dinner which was planned to take place.
December 1st Sedgemoor Battle against Mid Somerset and Yeovil clubs
Can you all please book your tickets for the next professional lecture presented by Russell Lindsay on December 8th Link: for details see our FB page.
Due to the ongoing covid situation, the committee has made a few changes to our meeting program. Watch this space for updates!
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Meeting Report. Wildlife & Travel presentation by Ralph Snook Ralph didn’t disappoint with his presentation at Tuesday’s meeting, he certainly has some great wildlife images taken far and wide. Images included were taken in many African countries as well as a number of resorts in Florida. Ralph also did this presentation free of charge, what a top bloke!!!
Next week (November 18th) Hugh Letheren presents his lecture; "Water drop photography" Hugh from Cornwall teaches us how to get some unique images of water! This is another online Zoom Lecture* (non-members welcome).
Can you all please book your tickets for the next professional lecture presented by (Note the name change, sorry). Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/110245286620 for details see our FB page.
This an open meeting so please tell your friends and share this link to help us cover the cost.
Future Competitions & Events
Kingswood Salver judging & "Search for Focus" lecture
This coming Saturday WCPF invites us to their Zoom meeting – note pre-booking is not required. Judge and Speaker - Leigh Woolford DPAGB FWPF EFIAP BPE3
Saturday Nov 14, 2020 from 10.15 AM for 10.30 AM start of KS judging.
Leigh’s afternoon talk starts at 2.00 PM. entitled “Search for Focus”.
Join the Zoom meeting – applies to both morning Judging and afternoon talk https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82933557464?pwd=VWpoU05DSzhGaG1XM093Z3F4WUVRUT09 Meeting ID: 829 3355 7464. Passcode: 817978
GENERAL INFORMATION
How to connect to Zoom meetings
Our club zoom meetings can be accessed by clicking this link https://www.zoom.us after selecting “join meeting” enter this ID 215 409 4488.
I’m very sorry that this is a very brief newsletter this week, we have problems with our dog Ben and it’s completely thrown us.
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