Thursday, January 3, 2013

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th December

Chairperson, Andy Rimmer, opened the meeting and thanked everyone for making the recent Christmas Party night a success. Andy referred to the new year and the club's proposal to present a number of photography exhibitions at different venues in the region. The first such exhibition will take place in Boyle during March and Carrick-on-Shannon in April. In preparation for this and to encourage members to be more proactive regarding printing their photos, there will be a 'print' requirement to next month's Motivation. 

Presentation
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Jason Mallard discussed the often complex area of digital White Balance and Colour Management. This is of great importance when it comes to editing and printing images and having a basic understanding of the relevant principles is advantageous. Not a subject to cover in a single sitting, Jason will revisit certain aspects of WB and CM in future presentations and during Group sessions.

Motivation
Motivation Winners December 2012

Desmond O'Dwyer presented this month's Motivation. The theme for December was "Repetition". Joe Kennedy judged the entries and gave a personal critique on selected shots. Entries can be viewed HERE.

The winners in each category were;
Advanced
  1. “The Woods” - Jason Mallard
  2. "Guitar” - Peter Kelly
  3. “Fashion Repeats Itself” - Matthew Gammon
Intermediate
  1. “Round and Round” - Margaret Dolan
  2. “Repetition” - Debbie McCormack
  3. “January Again” - Mary Lane and "Coke Cans" - Martin Cooke
Beginners
  1. “Multi-colour” - Noreen McNamara
  2. “The Arches” - Lexie Monaghan
The motivation theme for our January meeting, chosen by Jason Mallard, is 'Portraiture'. Portraits must be in colour and convey an emotion. Members can submit 3-photos in the usual way, however participants are required to PRINT one of the photos and present it at the January meeting. Full details on the Forum HERE.
Jason has also provided a detailed description of portrait photography and tips that will be helpful to members. See Forum HERE.

Submit photos to info@boylecameraclub.com on or before Friday 4th January.

Other Items
Santa Visits BCC December Meeting 
Santa took some time-out of his busy schedule to visit the meeting courtesy of Norman Little.

Members are advised that annual subscription fee is due in January. All members should download and complete the application form HERE and present it to the Treasurer at the next meeting. Full Membership - €45.00, Unwaged, OAP, Students - €15.00.

Next club meeting will take place on Tuseday 8th January at 8pm in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.

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