Last Meeting 12th February 09
We had a reasonable turn-out, of what is becoming our core group.
It was very casual session, we discussed the photography that was submitted for our Club Competitions, and discussed what makes a good photo.
I am not sure I am any wiser in this area as we all have different triggers but emotion seems to be a strong point. Even composition was disputed as breaking all the rules can be effective.
Dot brought along a handout on ‘Tips for top shots’ we have some more for these if you missed out.
Liz showed us slides and gave a talk on her trips into Puketi Forest to help re-establish the Kokako back into the Forest. It was a wonderful insight into the work that goes into this project, the successes and the heartbreaking failures. The more uncomfortable the conditions: mud, danger signs, traps, cut and bruises, the more humorous the story become. Thank you Liz. Your sense of humor follows you.
I gave an example of a slide show made with Photodex ProShow Gold. It is a really fun program that presents your digital pictures in an animated slide show with music. It then can be presented on a computer, a DVD, TV, a Flash file that can be inserted into a web page, e-mail or Blue-ray a next generation HD disc.
A demo version can be downloaded from www.photodex.com.
Field Trip before next meeting
We will be meeting at the Pioneer Village before our next meeting.
The Begonia House should be full of blooms. Take your cameras.
Date: 12th March 09
Time: 5.30 p.m. (If you can’t be there at this time just turn up when you can).
Place: Pioneer Village, Recreation Rd – Kaikohe
Coming Meeting
Date: 12th March 09
Time: 7 pm
Place: Kaikohe Citizen’s Hall, Tawanui Road, Kaikohe
Club Competition: Open Colour
Vin will talk to us on Macro Photography. In the time Vin has been coming to Camera Club he has gone from strength to strength. Vin is doing some amazing photography. I’m sure we will learn heaps.
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