Sandy will present his talk on "Encounters with Wildlife". You can see some of his work at http://www.edinburghphotographicsociety.co.uk/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=4 Sandy will also judge the Sports Theme end competition.
This session will focus on making sure our images are ready for display in the Club Exhibition. This year we're aiming to mount our own work. More details nearer the time.
Urban landscape photography describes a town or city rather than simply being a big view of the town or city. Your image should attempt to understand your experience of the town or city. It should concentrate on structures or processes rather than on people. Urban landscape is distinct from 'street photography', which looks at urban experience…
We may also have the annual International Photo Exchange, and possibly the Annual Landscape Competition
Please also bring your chosen picture for the Urban Landscapes end of theme competition.
We'll also judge the Urban Landscapes theme end competition.
At a venue still to be decided.
Some members have been asking for this and we are happy to oblige. The only manipulation you can do to your chosen image is a “crop” (whether within the camera or with software). Your image must be taken as a jpeg
We have images from Kelso, USA; Kelso, Australia and Durban, South Africa
Knowing your camera and other basic knowledge about photography
Continuation from last week including composition, etc. (Zoe) Image Bank and other practical advice (Graeme). Sharing the New Exhibition guidance produced by the sub-group including sizing images (Alex)
Learn some secrets that will help you, save money and improve your photography (Graeme) Bring handbook, camera and flashgun (if you have one) Hand in 3 Panel Theme Entries
Sequences - What to do with all your photos once you have them on your computer!
Club closed for October break
Club closed for October break
A black and white image ranging from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey (white).
Bring along a couple of your black and white photos for advice.
Learn some more about black and white photography (Gavin)
Ian Oliver giving his talk "Islands on the Edge"
A tutorial on the use of layers in photoshop/Elements (Bill)
Next steps in using layers in photoshop/Elements (Bill)
Put your new skills to use with expert help at your fingertips.
Details to follow.
Christmas Night out
Club closed for Christmas break
Club closed for Christmas break
We are using this quote from Peter West Carey to help you into the mood for this theme. “One thing that makes a great photo is its ability to convey emotion. Emotion in a photograph is what helps a viewer connect with a piece. Emotion, or a feeling, is what can bring a snapshot out…
Questions in advance with them allocated to members of the panel in advance (further details to follow)
This is a Wednesday, 7.00pm Galashiels, Earlston and Kelso Three Way Challenge Please note: no meeting at Abbey Row this week. We hope everyone will go to the three way challenge.
Details to follow
Monday, 7:30pm Kelso, Hawick & Liddlesdale Three Way Challenge
For this theme the subject matter is your choice, but the image must have been taken using an aperture of f5.6 or less.
Preparation, Advice and Review (Alex and the sub group)
Preparation, Advice and Review (Alex and the sub group)
Nature Photography
Go out & take your photos using the HDR techniques. (Graeme)
FREE Event The REIVER TROPHY will be awarded to the club achieving the highest number of points. The MORTON PLATE will be awarded to the image considered by the judge to be the best in the competition.
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. HDR is achieved by merging or layering photos of the same subject (usually between 3 and 9) taken with different exposures. For this theme, you are asked to submit an HDR image on any subject (this, in turn, will demand you also submit your three (or more) images as…
"The Edinburgh Experience"
Club closed for Spring break
Club closed for Spring break
Go out & take your photos using the HDR techniques. (More experienced members will support others).
Learn how to create your own HDR images.
This theme is open entirely to your interpretation and imagination. An introduction to this fun theme (Alex) + results of HDR theme (judge Watson C)
Topic to be announced
Holiday Snaps
Bring along a couple of your photos for advice.
Club meeting at the Exhibition + results of Our Washing theme (judge Norman D)
AGM & Sharing images from the three big trips by the Club members to Glencoe, Budapest & Krakow.
Details to follow
Details to follow but it's not Edinburgh Castle.
Intro to Landscape Theme - Watson & Gavin Landscape Photography Theme Definition Landscape photography is all about capturing an image that embodies the spirit of an outdoors scene. It should convey the inspiration that encouraged the photographer to take the photo in the first place. This inspiration can involve:- mood atmosphere…