Archive for September, 2009
Judging – 1st League Digital Competition – 28th September
After seeing the first three projected images in the ‘A’ Section this evening, I realised I was in trouble, and would likely have to raise my game if I wanted to win anything this season. I spoke to Vic Pigula after the judging, and he said he felt the same way – the standard of entries beat his old club’s annual competition for quality. Mrs P said nothing, but snook quietly into 2nd place with a photo of a rather cold-looking monkey. I managed two 16’s and a 17.
Judge for the night was Colin Douglas ARPS AFIAP DPAGB BPE4*, from St Helens Camera Club. He reminded us that if we felt our photos didn’t score high enough tonight, there’d always be another night when they might score even lower!
What’s in the bag? – 21st September
“What’s in that Bag? Ever wondered what our fellow photographers carry in their gadget bag and why they bought it in the first place! Tonight some of our members will show those useful and maybe not so useful items they have. Should be a fun as well an informative evening.”
Another missed evening, I’m afraid – due to a heavy cold. I asked John Walker how it went, he said Mr Jenkins had ordered him to keep it clean, so only fresh items of ladies underwear were in his bag on the evening …
Alan Angel FRPS: Mono portraits and more – Monday 14th Sept 2009
Tonight, Manchester photographer Alan Angel FRPS gave us an entertaining talk on portraiture and monochrome photography. He kicked the evening off with strongly-lit portraits of boxers and body-builders – he even threw in some female body-builder photos for the ladies in our audience. Judging from the reaction, I don’t think any of them will be dashing off to the gym any time soon though …
Following on from the portraits, Alan moved on to a selection of photographs of buildings in the Manchester area, relating how a security guard had given him the ‘you can’t take photos here mate’ routine. Then on to some mono landscapes, and photographs of ‘ordinary’ people. Alan concluded with some portraits of Man City stars of yesteryear.
Alan says the three main things in his life are keeping fit, footy and photography. I can’t believe he’s that serious about footy – what with being a Man City supporter ‘n’ all …
Quote of the evening by Alan: “The only thing some judges like is the sound of their own voice … “
Leigh Preston FRPS – Monday 7th September 09
The opening night of the new season saw Leigh Preston FRPS visiting the club. Unfortunately I had a job on – photographing at a charity golf match in Knutsford – so I missed his talk. More importantly, I do believe it’s Leigh’s round – I missed that too …
Maybe next time, Leigh!