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21 November 25
The first round of our Monthly League competition was judged by Guy Phillips. The leaders after the first event are Neil and Hazel in the A section, Paul and Ian in the B section. The winning images are below.
Diane Smillie from Milngavie and Bearsden CC was the first speaker of the month. She took us on her travels in Mongolia. Next up was Campbell Skinner, who showed photos around his home town of Greenock as well as a variety of event photos from further afield, particularly of musicians on stage.
Diane Smillie from Milngavie and Bearsden CC was the first speaker of the month. She took us on her travels in Mongolia. Next up was Campbell Skinner, who showed photos around his home town of Greenock as well as a variety of event photos from further afield, particularly of musicians on stage.
31 October 25
Three guest speakers have entertained us on Monday evenings since the last entry, all showing off the variety of their work. Damian Shields was first with inspiring landscapes from Scotland, the Lake District and the Faroes. Rob Davies had shot everything from models to dinky toys, newsworthy events to the farming scene, mostly from his base in Ayr. His fellow Ayr Camera Club member, Alastair Swan, showed several wonderful audiovisual presentations of wildlife and landscapes from home and around the world, then took us on a wildlife safari in South Africa.
Last Wednesday evening we had a great turn-out of members for the Halloween themed studio shoot in the clubhouse. Dave had organised models Jacklyn and Kate and set up two studios for everyone to get a try at. The first examples from the night are below.
Last Wednesday evening we had a great turn-out of members for the Halloween themed studio shoot in the clubhouse. Dave had organised models Jacklyn and Kate and set up two studios for everyone to get a try at. The first examples from the night are below.
11 October 25
We had another last minute cancellation from our speakers a couple of weeks ago, a couple of videos sourced from the PAGB filled the evening. Following that was our first judged competition of the year, for monochrome images. Well done to George for winning overall, and the others. results – images
On Wednesday evenings we’ve had an indoor session, practicing taking photos of glassware under various lighting conditions, and an outdoor session at Crowwood Golf Club with a Halloween theme. We had lights, costumes, props and plenty of cameras.
24 September 25
We've had three speakers at our Monday meetings since the season's opening night. Firstly, we had Stephen Lipton, kept us entertained with a variety of camera and drone photos, not least those taken from the convenience of his own front door in Greenock. Then a last minute change of plan brought Ian Watt to talk about and show us the culture of Japan. After that we had Marty McNaughton who told about his misadventures in drone photography, then showed photos of ballerinas and other subjects which have taken his fancy.
Wednesday night's tuition sessions have been well attended. Most recently, Dave gave us an introduction into using studio lighting equipment.
Wednesday night's tuition sessions have been well attended. Most recently, Dave gave us an introduction into using studio lighting equipment.
6 September 25
The first meeting of the new season, on 1st September, was very well attended, with the room filled with old faces and a few new ones too. The main business of the night was the Stewart Bell Memorial Trophy, featuring photos we've taken over the summer, and voted on by the membership. As usual, there was plenty good natured banter as we guessed who'd taken each photo, and congratulations to Graham on winning this award again.
