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28 January 25
We had another evening where the speaker came from within our membership last week, as Neil McGregor took us through his photographic history. This week, our scheduled speaker unfortunately had to cancel. Instead, Ron did an introduction to the Scottish Photographic Federation, and then we ran through some of the SPF Annual Portfolio slideshow, cheering when any of our own images appeared and taking inspiration from the others.
It's just one week until the grand finale of the Monthly League competition.
It's just one week until the grand finale of the Monthly League competition.
17 January 25
This week we had the third round of the Monthly League competition. The judge was a former member of the club, Fiona Brims, who announced her results along with plenty of good advice, Well done to the members who had the best photos in each category, Dave Cameron, Andy Alexander, Andrew Gilles and Robert McKinstray. - photos - results
10 January 25
We had a member's night to begin the year with Gordon, Angus and Lynne talking us through their slideshows. After topping up club funds from the assembled crowd trying to win a fine bottle of whisky, the latest challenge photos were shown, which had a Christmas theme.
Dave Cameron says the style of his food photo was inspired by Corinna Gissemann - this is her Instagram.
Dave Cameron says the style of his food photo was inspired by Corinna Gissemann - this is her Instagram.
17 December 24
The first half of the season came to a close with our traditional social evening in the clubhouse on the 16th. It was a really enjoyable night with Eric's quiz, a name the baby photo competition and raffles which earned a good wedge of cash for club funds.
On the previous Monday, our speaker was the wildlife photographer Paul McDougall. Paul took us from East Africa to Motherwell via Canada, Scandinavia and others. Check out his website for inspiration and workshops: www.mcdougallphotographic.co.uk.
On the previous Monday, our speaker was the wildlife photographer Paul McDougall. Paul took us from East Africa to Motherwell via Canada, Scandinavia and others. Check out his website for inspiration and workshops: www.mcdougallphotographic.co.uk.
3 December 24
Thursday 21st November saw a group of us attend a Four-way inter-club competition at Falkirk Camera Club in their excellent new venue, Trinity Church. We had the best score in the prints section, and finished as overall runners-up, behind the hosts.
Talking of winning, George Robertson is to be congratulated as the winner of the Mountain Photo of the Year competition.
In our Monday night meetings, we've had Martin Sproul open a few eyes as he demonstrated black and white editing using DXO Silver Efex, and then Cameron Scott was the judge for the second round of the Monthly Leagues competition. Congratulations to Lynne Watson, Bobby Hogg, Duncan Gray and Frank Wayman for their winning images, included below. (results here)
We've also had a Wednesday evening out in the cold and dark. We met on a footbridge high above the M8 motorway in Glasgow city centre to capture some light trails.
Talking of winning, George Robertson is to be congratulated as the winner of the Mountain Photo of the Year competition.
In our Monday night meetings, we've had Martin Sproul open a few eyes as he demonstrated black and white editing using DXO Silver Efex, and then Cameron Scott was the judge for the second round of the Monthly Leagues competition. Congratulations to Lynne Watson, Bobby Hogg, Duncan Gray and Frank Wayman for their winning images, included below. (results here)
We've also had a Wednesday evening out in the cold and dark. We met on a footbridge high above the M8 motorway in Glasgow city centre to capture some light trails.
19 November 24
The speakers on the last two Monday evenings had very different topics, but were both really interesting and entertaining. Firstly, our own Frank Wayman, talked about his collection of vintage East German and Russian lenses, and demonstrated some ways to create unique images by using them. We also saw the resulting image he was taking in the photo below.
Our next speaker was Graeme Barclay from Midlothian, who was talking about his street photography, including going to extreme lengths to get close to subjects while using a fisheye lens! He also had us wearing glasses to view some of his 3D images.
The previous day was the SPF Digital Championship at Dunblane, where our images didn't get much love from the judges. We ended up ranked 19th in the Plate competition.
During that event, Lynne was presented with her certificate for achieving CPAGB status with the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. Her successful submission is in the set of images below.
Our next speaker was Graeme Barclay from Midlothian, who was talking about his street photography, including going to extreme lengths to get close to subjects while using a fisheye lens! He also had us wearing glasses to view some of his 3D images.
The previous day was the SPF Digital Championship at Dunblane, where our images didn't get much love from the judges. We ended up ranked 19th in the Plate competition.
During that event, Lynne was presented with her certificate for achieving CPAGB status with the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. Her successful submission is in the set of images below.
7 November 24
The first of four rounds of the Monthly League was judged on Monday night, and with 35 members having entered images, there were over 100 images to go through. Rob Davis was the judge, and he did a great job, giving feedback on each photo in some detail while getting through them briskly enough that it wasn't a very late finish. The best images on the night were by Margaret Ann McKenna and Duncan Gray in the A section, and by Gerry McWilliams and Frank Wayman in the B section.
30 October 24
The speakers we've had on the last two Mondays have been excellent. Firstly, Mo Thomson took us to his beloved Western Isles, while at the same time providing insights into his move into commercial photography. After that, we had Lorna Hayton, who came as a double act with her twin sister Ruth, inspiring us with a variety of photos and tales of the lengths she went to get some of them.
We had a Wednesday evening out, when members gathered at Glasgow Transport Museum at the riverside to see the new bridge there, and also an indoor session which concentrated on camera settings for beginners.
We had a Wednesday evening out, when members gathered at Glasgow Transport Museum at the riverside to see the new bridge there, and also an indoor session which concentrated on camera settings for beginners.
18 October 24
This week we’ve been running ‘home-grown’ events. Monday’s meeting featured slide shows and talks from members, which took us far and wide, from Western USA to Portugal, Northumberland and Kilsyth. Thanks to Bobby, Eric, Graham and Ian for their contributions.
On Wednesday evening, Dave Cameron brought along Sam the model and delivered a studio lighting workshop. Two dozen members attended what was a really instructive session.
On Wednesday evening, Dave Cameron brought along Sam the model and delivered a studio lighting workshop. Two dozen members attended what was a really instructive session.
10 October 24
Our guest speaker on 30th September was John McVie from Dumfries.John kept up the quality level set by the previous two guests as he took us on a trip through two decidedly contrasting countries, Brazil and Georgia.
Last Monday we had our first judges competition of the season. The ever popular Clive Watkins gave his judgement on our monocrome prints and images. Ron Mulholland won the digital category, while George Robertson took the print prize and was overall champion.
Last Monday we had our first judges competition of the season. The ever popular Clive Watkins gave his judgement on our monocrome prints and images. Ron Mulholland won the digital category, while George Robertson took the print prize and was overall champion.
24 September 24
The speakers on the last two Monday evenings have been excellent. First there was the very entertaining Gordon Rae with his wildlife photos, ranging from birds on his farm to brown bears in Alaska and polar bears in Canada. Last night was fascinating too as Marty McNaughton provided insight into Vietnam's culture, way of life wildlife, scenery, food, transport, friendly people and top tips on how to survive crossing a road.
Our Wednesday evenings have been a session on teaching camera settings for beginners, and a fascinating exercise run by Neil McGregor on competition judging.
Our Wednesday evenings have been a session on teaching camera settings for beginners, and a fascinating exercise run by Neil McGregor on competition judging.
10 September 24
How many people attended last night's meeting? I lost count at about 40. The room was full, and as Lynne wrote: Libby Smith promised to “Inspire” us with her presentation last night, and she certainly did. Lots of ideas, suggestions, places to go and a wonderful display of beautiful prints and digital images. A thoroughly enjoyable talk.
4 September 24
The first Monday night of the new session on 2nd September saw an enthusiastic collection of old and new faces fill the clubhouse. New and prospective members were welcomed. The theme was what we did over the summer, and we had a slideshow of photos taken on our summer outings. This was followed by the Stewart Bell Memorial Competition, photos taken since the last session, the winner voted for by members. Congratulations to Frank Wayman, who has produced the winning image for the second year in a row.
