So having had 6 months of learning about getting cracking shots. Where to go? Members share ideas for here and abroad. Where is best? What time of day? What gear is needed? What events to visit? More importantly what time to go and what equipment to take.
The best of Photofolio Prints and PDI's are on show this evening. An interesting insight into what are popular and successful tech-niques and subjects. It's never too early to think about next year's competitions.
A light hearted and fun evening. Bob will get you thinking about your photography in a way you never have before. It has been said that a camera looks 2 ways at once and Bob will show you how to exploit that wonderful ability.
Sure it may be a good night on the ‘tele’ and you remember what it’s like going to the dentist, but be brave. There will be a busi-ness meeting and arm-twisting to form a committee but we are a Club for members run by members and the more taking part, the less there is to do. It is also the presentation evening for the com-petition winners. Please come prepared to clap and whistle.
With the temperature rocketing and our ears ringing with all the good advice we've gained it's time to mark the end of our indoor activity with an outdoor photo shoot.
Judge - Graham Walton DPAGB
No extra time, no penalty shoot out this is the final whistle. Congratulations to the winners but credit to all that have played a part.
NATURAL HISTORY
Judge - Peter Preece DIP.A.D (Hons)
Whose name will be the Cup this year?
The great reveal, prepared to be amazed, astonished, astounded at the creativity on show tonight and there are Prizes!!
HAND IN FOR ROUND 6 COMPETITION ENTRIES
You only get a string of honours like that if you are very good. Colin is light years ahead of very good. A master of the digital darkroom, his unbelievable creativity and photographic skill combine to excellence.
Tonight, he will show us montages, people insects and ‘Weird and wonderful’.
HAND IN FOR GLOUCESTER CUP ENTRIES
A chance to see a great selection of all types of images from the 2018 Salon. Inspiring and at times jaw dropping, the combination of images and music are a delight. Wonderful and entertaining way to see what is possible with camera and computer.
FINAL HAND IN FOR START CHALLENGE COMPETITION
Judge - Martin Fry FRPS APAGB ABPE EFIAP/s AV-EFIAP
A great friend of our club and an excellent judge. We are delighted that he will judge this round as the final tape gets closer.
Keith judged for us last year and all of us with high marks love him, and he more than impressed the rest! Tonight, his print talk looks at how, what do you think? And fun. One of the best speakers in the Region.
Judge - Ian Thompson ARPS
Did Churchill’s nearly words work for us last week? We once again ‘go over the top’ and attempt to reverse last year’s ‘nearly win’.
HAND IN FOR ROUND 5 COMPETITION ENTRIES
Judge - Peter Warner ARPS
So, its our turf and we got close to winning last year in Cheltenham. We enter the arena armed with our best shots and enjoy the evening.
As Churchill could have said “we have nothing to offer but prints, PDI's and tea as we aspire to victory”.
Sandie’s work is fabulous, so we not only get to see it but learn techniques from an expert.
Judge - Adrian Herring ARPS DPAGB
"We enter the second half chewing our oranges and listening to what the coach said” D. Beckham 1999.
Time is still on your side with 3 rounds to go — go for Gold.
A chance for us all to meet with the company of those who suffer the highs and lows of a photographer known as our partners, for a con-vivial meal to round off the end of the year.
Venue - to be confirmed
Judge - Keith Cooper LRPS
The rules are now much clearer and easier to enter. Keith was one of the inventors of the challenge, so we can have no finer judge.
HAND IN FOR ROUND 4 COMPETITION ENTRIES
We will be represented at our annual 3 way battle with Worcester and Herefordshire Clubs.
Tutor, expert photographer and all round great guy Nick has trained several of our members. Tonight he shares his work, ideas and inspiration. www.freespiritimages.com.
We have been invited to visit Stroud Camera Club to share our work. A really friendly group; and they have a bar.
The man, the legend who Brian Swinyard MA, ARPS EFIP/b DPAGB BPE3*PPSA is our judge. One of the finest.
HAND IN FOR PANELS COMPETITION ENTRIES
A mix of prints, PDIs and AV’s showing how to get great pictures without splashing the cash or slavishly following the ‘must haves’ and ‘must dos’.
So what can we learn from the ‘Greats’ of photography? How well would their work do in Club Comps? 4 members will present work by O Winston Link, Charlie Waite, Martin Parr and Black Star Photo Journalists. We all get to be judges for the evening.
HAND IN FOR ROUND 3 COMPETITION ENTRIES
Extraordinary General Meeting
An EGM will also be held this evening, details of points to be discussed with be sent to members.
Club Night
A 4 corner night covering Low light shooting, Composition, Table Top, Filters. A great chance to learn and share experience.
20th-27th October Annual Exhibition St John's Church, Northgate St, Gloucester GL1 2AN.
Showman extraordinaire, Les' Print Show will be one of the highlights of the year. He travels with his signature print stand and will share over 200 prints with us.
A top signing on the club circuit.
Judge - Terry Livesey LRPS
Terry is a professional commercial, advertising and product photographer from Worcester. A new judge on the circut we welcome his views.
David's print talk will show us how the paper gives that extra dimension to photography. Some say a photograph is not a photograph until it is printed. Subjects covered include Sport, Travel, Art Nude and Long Exposure - A master class.
Ron’s darkroom Portrait and Landscape prints represented the absolute in excellence. Ron was a long standing member of the Club. This evening, hosted by Martin Cooper and Keith Cooper, there will be a presentation of his work. We will be joined by Jill Poppleton and prints will be on sale for charity, a chance to own a masterpiece!
Sign up night for the “Here is the start—where can you take these? Challenge, A digital darkroom challenge exercise where you will be given 2 images to which you can incorporate 2 more to make 3 new images. Will it be cut & paste, layers, textures??? We get to share the results 5th March.
HAND IN FOR ROUND 2 COMPETITION ENTRIES
Oliver shares his passion for our hobby, including techniques for long exposures and post production workflow.
Our judge is Leigh Preston, so if you were inspired on the 11th and nimble of your photography feet, you could see what he thinks of your take on his 'in' ideas.
A local talent, former professional industrial photographer who once stood in minus 20c for 8 hours to get one shot. Pete will show his work from Gloucester to Eritrea.
Leigh’s presentation last year was voted to be a club favourite. His ideas and guidelines were an inspiration. This time he will talk about use of shadows, negative space and constructing a theme.
We will also get to enjoy Leigh’s inimitable humour. Bring along a notebook!
HAND IN FOR ANNUAL EXHIBITION ENTRIES
HAND IN FOR ROUND 1 COMPETITION ENTRIES
Members present their work from the various outings and their own trips during the summer. An opportunity to be inspired and enjoy the range of 'takes' on locations.
Please bring along a memory stick or card if you would like to share your pictures.
HAND IN FOR ANNUAL EXHIBITION ENTRIES
