Chineham Exhibition

The annual Members’ Exhibition at Chineham Library was held at the Chineham Library from Saturday 3rd to Saturday 17th October. 

As is usual, the library staff picked their 3 favourite photographs, which were:

1st “Web” by Dave Cole - WINNER OF THE COLAB TROPHY

2nd “Blue Tit” by Keith Polwin

3rd “Polruan” by Mike Farrow

Thanks to everyone who entered, and to the staff at Chineham Library who made us very welcome and once again judged the photographs. All comments received were complimentary, and they were very pleased with the response from members of the public.

Programme reports (or editorial ramblings)

It has been very nice to see a good number of new members this season, already we seem to have as many newbies as established members, a situation which is a novelty for us, so if things seem a little disorganised I hope the newer members will be a bit patient with the rest of us. And finding our feet in our new venue made it all the more exciting, especially for those of us who can remember times when membership was falling away.

We’ve had some good speakers in the last few weeks, each memorable in their own way. As a fairly long standing member, I found the evening dedicated to the work of Cliff Dyble quite enlightening, having heard much about his exploits from older members, but seeing his work brought back memories of happy hours spent in the darkroom. Could just have been the high from the chemicals though!

 Then the next week the work of the two ladies from Chichester gave us insight into two very different approaches to their photography, providing some food for thought for newer and older members alike. Prior to that Mike Birbeck’s talk on getting the printing right served as a refresher course for all of us.

So it is with a renewed sense of purpose that the club approaches 2010, and we hope that the enthusiasm of newer members rubs off on the rest of us, and that more long-standing members in their turn can help newbies with harnessing their potential as photographers.

The club looks to be in better shape than it has for some time - long may it continue.

The latest offering from theRPS DIGITAL IMAGING GROUP THAMES VALLEY Sunday 25 October 2009, 10 am for 10.30

Coopers Hill Community Centre, Crowthorne Road North, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, RG12 7QS

Morning: "FAMOUS FOR FIVE MINUTES" ... or ten or fifteen!

Afternoon: "TREKKING IN THE KHUMBHU" A print presentation by Dave Coombes ARPS (a Fotospeed sponsored lecturer)

Cost: Season Ticket holders FREE, otherwise £4.00 for members of the RPS Digital Imaging Group; £6.00 for all others.

Doors open at 10 am for 10.30 and refreshments will be available. Attendees should bring a pack lunch.
Further information at www.rpsdig-thamesvalley.org.uk/ Click on this link to see an A4 poster for this event.
 

Amews Falconry

For anyone who is interested in photographing birds of prey hre’s a link to a notice from the bird centre which Rob Stephen organised a trip to last year. Now they are running their own trips, and have sent their poster. Click here to read it.

Another interesting thing Rob brought to us is an offer from DSLR magazine to give away a free copy. Click here for their flyer.

Arundel Wetlands Centre

Basingstoke camera club is planning a trip to the Arundel Wetlands Centre on Saturday 24^th Oct 2009. A signup sheet will be available on club nights. Cost will have to be paid by the 1^st of October. Costs are £10 per head inclusive of lunch. We do need a minimum of 12 people to take advantage of the offer. Emails to sandra@rasit.aquiss.com or signup at a club evening.

The plan is to travel, car sharing where possible. Further details will be finalised later when numbers are established.

Please let me know soonest to ascertain if we can attract the require numbers.

Sandra Stephen  Click here for poster

Programme for the next few weeks:

22nd Practical Evening

Portrait corner and tabletop photography

29th 1st Round Print League

NOVEMBER

5th Cliff Dyble Competition

3 Prints