Saltash Camera Club : News http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/ Saltash & District Camera Club has been active for over five decades, in fact it is our 60th anniversary this year. We provide a welcoming environment in which people of a like mind can discuss and develop their photographic skills and have some fun in the process.We meet every Monday evening at 7:15pm for a 7.30pm start from September to June (excluding Bank Holidays) at the Ashtorre Rock Community Centre in Old Ferry Road (right under the Brunel Bridge). There is easy access for anyone with restricted mobility. Once a month during the club season - usually the first Sunday - we have a field trip & during the Summer closure we organise field trips most Monday evenings. We're always pleased to see new faces, whether you're a virtual beginner or someone who has enjoyed photography for many years. We have a wide range of expertise within the club and members will gladly answer your questions, solve your problems, whether it's during one of our planned Monday evening practical or theory sessions, or one to one tuition. So why not come along a few times and see if you like what we have to offer. Our regular activities include guest speakers presenting aspects of their own work or demonstrating techniques in photography and image manipulation. We also have practical evenings, including sessions on portraiture, macro photography, 'Photoshop' skills, field trips to photogenic locations, critique evenings and various competitions, both within the group and with other clubs across the region. We also have an active social scene, which includes BBQ's, club dinners and impromptu gatherings throughout the year. Saltash Town Council awarded the club a Community Chest Grant for a digital projector and laptop computer. This enabled the club to make big inroads into the digital age. We sincerely thank the Council for their help as the equipment is used on a regular basis for presentations, competitions, digital slide shows and "live" lessons in image processing and other media applications.Most of our members now work in digital formats but our projected image competitions are still open to traditional slides. Why not pay us a visit, you will be sure of a warm welcome. Pete Wilkins Chairman en-gb Members are encouraged to submit news, articles and images for inclusion on the clubs web site. The site moderators reserve the right to withdraw, or refuse to publish, anything which is considered to be offensive, in bad taste or likely to upset to others. The site is designed to be informative and beneficial to the club and its members. If an item submitted has a limited lifetime for publication please try to indicate a date by which it may be withdrawn. Enjoy the site. marc.emond@nospam.com (Webmaster) marc.emond@nospam.com (Webmaster) Sat, 19 May 2012 00:17:49 -0400 Sat, 19 May 2012 00:17:49 -0400 http://backend.userland.com/rss e107 (http://e107.org) 60 Saltash Camera Club : News http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/e107_images/button.png http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/ 88 31 Saltash & District Camera Club has been active for over five decades, in fact it is our 60th anniversary this year. We provide a welcoming environment in which people of a like mind can discuss and develop their photographic skills and have some fun in the process.We meet every Monday evening at 7:15pm for a 7.30pm start from September to June (excluding Bank Holidays) at the Ashtorre Rock Community Centre in Old Ferry Road (right under the Brunel Bridge). There is easy access for anyone with restricted mobility. Once a month during the club season - usually the first Sunday - we have a field trip & during the Summer closure we organise field trips most Monday evenings. We're always pleased to see new faces, whether you're a virtual beginner or someone who has enjoyed photography for many years. We have a wide range of expertise within the club and members will gladly answer your questions, solve your problems, whether it's during one of our planned Monday evening practical or theory sessions, or one to one tuition. So why not come along a few times and see if you like what we have to offer. Our regular activities include guest speakers presenting aspects of their own work or demonstrating techniques in photography and image manipulation. We also have practical evenings, including sessions on portraiture, macro photography, 'Photoshop' skills, field trips to photogenic locations, critique evenings and various competitions, both within the group and with other clubs across the region. We also have an active social scene, which includes BBQ's, club dinners and impromptu gatherings throughout the year. Saltash Town Council awarded the club a Community Chest Grant for a digital projector and laptop computer. This enabled the club to make big inroads into the digital age. We sincerely thank the Council for their help as the equipment is used on a regular basis for presentations, competitions, digital slide shows and "live" lessons in image processing and other media applications.Most of our members now work in digital formats but our projected image competitions are still open to traditional slides. Why not pay us a visit, you will be sure of a warm welcome. Pete Wilkins Chairman SALTASH OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 19TH MAY 2012 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.50.1
SALTASH CAMERA CLUB WILL BE COVERING NOT ONLY THE TORCH RELAY ITSELF, BUT ALSO ALL THE SPORTING, MUSIC & DANCE EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN THE TOWN ON SATURDAY 19TH MAY.


Prints and other items featuring a photo of you or your child will be available to purchase at reasonable cost from Saltash Camera Club via our special web site -

 www.photoboxgallery.com/saltashcameraclub

Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:07 -0400 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.50.1 Next Season's Monthly Merits Subjects http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.49.2 Next seasons Monthly Merits subjects (not necessarily in this order) will be -

A face In The Crowd
Power
Portraits
Motion In A Still Image
Spring
People At Work

The committee are working on next seasons programme and let you know the dates for each MM subject in due course.  However, the 'Spring' ompetition will not be held until after the spring of 2013.
Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:11:15 -0400 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.49.2 60th Anniversary Exhibition http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.47.2

We have kindly been given exhibition space at Saltash Library.

The exhibition will be opened by The Lord Mayor & Lady Mayoress at midday on the 31st March 2012.

The exhibition will run for 4 weeks & the images - submitted by all members - will be changed mid way through.

There are some excellent images on display, all of which are available to purchase after the exhibition.

Please support your local Camera Club.

Terry Penney

Submitted by Terry Penney]]> terry_penney@nospam.com (Terry Penney) Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:04:42 -0400 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.47.2 Saltash CC wins the Tamar Trophy http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.46.2 The club has won its second inter-club trophy within a fortnight.  Following on from victory in the 3-way battle with Likeard and Ivybridge, we narrowly won the Tamar Trophy for B&W prints, thanks particularly to Ted Bakemore's dandelion clock print, which scored maximum 20 points and one of Ian Foulis seascape shots with 19 points.  Although we have twice tied for first place, its the first time the club has won the trophy outright since 1986.  Lets see if we can hold onto it next year.


Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:28:08 -0400 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.46.2 Any Photographic Questions http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.45.2 As discussed last Monday, next Monday's evening will be  ''Any Photographic Questions''

Questions about the use of your camera gear, photographic techniques, photo mounting and editing are all welcome.
 
If your question relates to the use of your camera, lens or flashgun, please bring it and your manual with you.

If your question relates to photo editing, suggest bring your laptop if you have one or some images on a stick to load onto the club laptop. 

Bring mounting gear if you are struggling with it.


If you can give the committee advance notice of your question(s), that may help us find the right person to give you an answer.
 

Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:13:46 -0500 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.45.2 3-Way Battle win for Saltash CC http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.44.1 In a close-fought print and projected image competition, the club overcame Ivybridge and Liskeard Camera Clubs in the annual 'battle', thanks particularly to the top-scoring image 'Through The Morning Mist' by Colin Burt (20 points) and Tony Smith's colour print entitled 'Hat & Gloves' (19 points).  Liskeard were just 2 points behind, with Ivybridge a close third. 
Our thanks to judge Ron Eaton and to Ivybridge CC for organising this years event.

Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:46:26 -0500 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.44.1 Monday13th january - Digital Photo Editing Evening http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.43.2 Bring your laptops and a/or few images for one of our digital editing practical/teaching evenings.

Suggest you also download the latest beta version of Adobe Lightroom to your laptop as there will be a demonstartion of its use by a couple of our experienced users of this software.  You will find it at -

http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom4/ 

Please also bring along a few of your best B&W prints for consideration for the Tamar trophy against the Plymouth clubs.  Prints should be at least A4 size and well mounted, with a backing board to reduce the risk of damage in transit .
Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:46:29 -0500 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.43.2 The Gerry Trophy - Plymouth Atheneaum Theatre http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.42.2 Monday night's club meeting is at Plymouth Atheneaum Theatre off Derry Cross, Plymouth (between the old TSW studios and the old ABC cinema) for the Gerry trophy against the Plymouth and Ivybridge clubs.

Proceedings will start at 7.30 prompt.

This is always a good evening, so hope to see a good turnout in support of the club's entry.
Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:51:01 -0500 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.42.2 Field Trip Sunday 5th February http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.41.1
Meet at Waterside pontoon car park.  We'll be leaving at 12.30.

Alternatively, we'll meet you at Trebarwith at about 1.30-1.45.

Adrian Langdon tells me we'll need wellies at Roughtor and they may be useful on the beach too.  Bring warm clothing, hats, gloves and some food and drink.

Roughtor is accessible from Davidstowe airport, but currently not from the road in from Camelford - see - http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=Roughtor&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1362l3358l0l3685l8l7l0l1l1l0l326l879l5.1.0.1l8l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=632&wrapid=tlif132804153453910&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

Trebarwith strand is west of Tintagel and just off the B3263.  See - http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=Roughtor&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1362l3358l0l3685l8l7l0l1l1l0l326l879l5.1.0.1l8l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=632&wrapid=tlif132804153453910&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

Some hardy souls will likely go in almost any weather, but its probably not worth it if its going to be raining or foggy all afternoon.  You can always go down to Waterside and discuss with whoever else
turns up.

if you let me know you intend going, I'll let the other members know to look out for you.
 
Paul

Submitted by Paul Westaway]]> pausan5@nospam.com (Paul Westaway) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:06:21 -0500 http://www.saltashcameraclub.co.uk/news.php?item.41.1