A FRESH START

 Alphabet Challenge

 As some members know already from been proposed at the February club meeting and has started since

 then is a fresh start on the Alphabet Challenge

 Some members are aware of how it works, but for New members here is a run down on things you 

 need to know.

 This go to challenge is optional if you want to take part and is open to all ranking categories  

 Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

 The plan is for you as a member to take photos in the shape of letters from the Alphabet 1 - 26

 Take "A" for example, the right thing for you to do would be to photo anything that looks like in the  

 shape of "A" may it be branches in a tree or biros on your desk, the idea is for you to look around your    

 environment with camera in hand and this form of challenge is open to whatever you choose to shot in     

 the shape of the letters of the Alphabet of course.

 What we don't want to see is a repeat of the same letter, so one picture an "A" or "S" etc.. is enough as    

 long as you finish up with 26 individual letters.

 Another thing we don't need to see is the example taking a picture of a tree and hoping to

 pass it as "T" or snapping a picture Car and saying its for "C"  

 If you take a picture of each letter of the Alphabet you will finish up with 26 photos and you have 

 from now until September's meeting to present it to other members.

 We also ask for you to "Collage" all 26 images on your computer and print it off, presenting your 

 finished masterpiece to the club in September.

 Click Here to see examples of finished collaged images

 There is NO prizes in the end, so we are not asking you to be overly competitive thinking you have to 

 be better than the next person.

 This new challenge is to encourage members to get out taking photos with an idea in mind.

 

 And that's it! 

 Happy snapping everyone

Update on 11/02/25 Meeting

 After our break; 

 We saw Committee members each produce two random images they felt needed some critique from 

 members in the club. In general, feedback of any sort was talked amongst everyone with the committee 

 hopeful to plan for the month ahead with the same Idea only for all members to get involved by sharing

 two images. Might not need to be random, especially if they have an interest of getting involved 

 in the IPF Distinctions, then now is the time to respond soon as they can, share and get active.

 Tonight got some positive feedback as we move forward......

 Tonight also saw the Idea of a New club logo being used on our social media outlets. With majority of 

 members showing their hand to the prospect of something different and more contemporary. Ideally this is still in the works......

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th February

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR FEBRUARY 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Marty Cooke/Tristan Otto
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Waterdroplets" Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Sunday 09th February via the following links:

                 (Cause of Poweroutages/Internet issues the due date for entries to be submitted has changed)                                

                  

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •    

            Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙     In our second half of the meeting, the Committee members have each been asked to   

                    showcase two of their images that will be open to criticism/thoughts/ideas

                    (mainly on what you like about the image/s, and ways you think it could be improved).  

                    Any member with some constructive feedback is freely open to comment

                    Hopefully paving the way for future activity in the club, eg.  Judging, Motivations, Challenges etc..... 

                    

                    Not a meeting to be missed by any means especially those having the definite and positive desire not do things