Outing:
We spent time at Pioneer Village before our meeting. The begonia house (at Pioneer Village) was spectacular, I had trouble with the background and lighting, I ran around finding the spots where sun occasionally settled and backgrounds would not be blown-out sky, good shots were very obtainable despite the difficulties.
Later we walked around outside finding visual treasures from times long past.
Photographers are a rare breed. Members could be seen lying in strange positions trying to get that perfect shot.
Meeting
Vin talked to our group about Macro Photography.
Thank you Vin, it was wonderful. You obviously put in a lot of time and effort to get such a professional and flowing presentation. The standard of work was mind-blowing. The talk was informative and easy to follow. It has inspired me to try harder.
I am constantly reminded that it is easy to ask someone to speak but the background work and effort that goes into the resulting presentation can be tremendous.
Critique of photos at Liz’s
This was an impromptu meeting at Liz’s house, sorry if we did not give people much time.
Photos from the begonia house and Pioneer Village were shown straight off the camera. Some we saw the before and after (editing). This created discussion about what we liked and didn’t like and how we could improve.
Other Impromptu Sessions
If any members wish to have any impromptu session as above or days out, let me know and I can put out a quick
e-mail to inform members.
Coming Meeting
Date: 9th April 09
Time: 7 pm
Place: Cherry Park House, Waipapa Landing, Kerikeri
Competition: Landscape
We will be discussing Lenses, filters and cleaning.
It will be a general discussion with Denis Wilford, Alan Watkins, Shaun Reilly, Vin Hill and anyone that wished to contribute.
Club Competition – Digital Form
Club member wishing to present their photos in digital form for club competition can bring them along on a flash drive. This will need to be a separate category.
Club night fees
Remember, a fee of $3 is collected on club nights. This covers the cost of refreshments, hall hire and puts you in the draw for digital photo paper.
McFadziens – Discount for Members
Remember McFadziens have agreed to give camera club members a 10% discount on anything photography.
Club Competition – Information on Photographs
When we present pictures for our Club Competitions could we put on the back of the photograph the camera settings. E.g. Type of Camera, ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture. Type of lens.
Photoshop Sessions
This is on the first Thursday of each month
Date: 2nd April 09
Time: 6 pm
Place: NorthTec, cnr HoneHeke Road and Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri
Room: 9 (Room 9 is down the steps turn right and it is on the left)
These sessions are general discussions, demonstrations, hands on, and a sharing of knowledge.
There will be a small cost for the use of the rooms, computers etc.,
Portraiture Classes
These are at Alan Watkins studio, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
There is a limit to the size of the group so contact Alan to get your name down. Phone 407 7086
Date: 21 April 09
Time: 7pm
Place: 2447 State, Highway 10, Kapiro
1kg past Kapiro Garage, going North, on the left.
Don’t forget to check out the 2009 Programme for any changes.
Below are 2 photos contributed by Vin Hill.
