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I think this is a cracking idea, Chris! This will surely encourage the more reticent amongst us ( ) to make a contribution - and who knows what pearls of wisdom might fall from our lips! I do think though that the prospect of an orgy of criticism might just defeat that object!Chris wrote: Something I'd find interesting would be for everybody to bring a picture they were very happy with and talk about how they achieved it.
Chris
To have to select just one photograph will surely concentrate the mind on just what is a satisfying shot...and there's bound to be a good story behind it?
I've chosen mine already!
Bryan
You're probably right... The thinking behind the idea was to help me (and others) understand what it is about photos that doesn't see them get many votes. Hearing people debate the qualities and nits would help me no end! I have thick skin and take negative feedback in a very positive way...Bryan H wrote:I do think though that the prospect of an orgy of criticism might just defeat that object!
Out of interest... will anybody have any captive-bred imagos they'd be prepared to bring with them that will have hatched over the winter? maybe we could all get a practical lesson!!
Chris
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Hi Chris - on both of your comments:
In terms of assessing photos. I'm not convinced that photos that happen to have won competitions is a good measure, although I can't think of anything better (specifically, a common theme of winning entries is "the larger the image the better" which is just ... wrong). Perhaps we could get the more-experienced photographers (such as Maurice Pugh) to pass his judgment, and those that have managed to get their credentials some other way (e.g. submitting a portfolio to a photographic society).
In terms of livestock, I have some overwintering Camberwell Beauty that I might be able to bring - although I don't want to awake them from hibernation unnecessarily. An alternative is to get a "set" (dead) specimen that can act as a substitute.
Cheers,
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In terms of assessing photos. I'm not convinced that photos that happen to have won competitions is a good measure, although I can't think of anything better (specifically, a common theme of winning entries is "the larger the image the better" which is just ... wrong). Perhaps we could get the more-experienced photographers (such as Maurice Pugh) to pass his judgment, and those that have managed to get their credentials some other way (e.g. submitting a portfolio to a photographic society).
In terms of livestock, I have some overwintering Camberwell Beauty that I might be able to bring - although I don't want to awake them from hibernation unnecessarily. An alternative is to get a "set" (dead) specimen that can act as a substitute.
Cheers,
- Pete
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OK - let's start organising this. We can work on the agenda. But the critical item is to set a date. Unless anyone indicates otherwise, I'll assume that:
1. The event will be a day at the weekend. Please indicate a preference for a Saturday or Sunday.
2. We want to do this during the quieter winter months! So - February or March. Please indicate a preference.
3. Unless I hear otherwise, the event will be run at the hall identified by Mike Young near Alice Holt Forest.
4. The event will be limited to 30 people. Please comment on this number.
5. Attendees will need to register for the event and only accepted "registrants" should turn up. The folks currently registered are:
Pete Eeles.
Robin Turner
Pat Turner
Martin (V6GTO)
Bryan H
Chris
Gary (Gruditch)
Lisa (Gwynhyfer)
Roger Gibbons
Denise
Paul Kipling
Mike Young
Sharon Young
Roger Dodge
Maurice Pugh (Bailey 1409)
Brian Phipps
Mike Dimery (Eccles)
Roger Buchanan
Geoff Jones
I suspect that getting "enough" attendees won't be a problem
That'll do for now
Cheers,
- Pete
1. The event will be a day at the weekend. Please indicate a preference for a Saturday or Sunday.
2. We want to do this during the quieter winter months! So - February or March. Please indicate a preference.
3. Unless I hear otherwise, the event will be run at the hall identified by Mike Young near Alice Holt Forest.
4. The event will be limited to 30 people. Please comment on this number.
5. Attendees will need to register for the event and only accepted "registrants" should turn up. The folks currently registered are:
Pete Eeles.
Robin Turner
Pat Turner
Martin (V6GTO)
Bryan H
Chris
Gary (Gruditch)
Lisa (Gwynhyfer)
Roger Gibbons
Denise
Paul Kipling
Mike Young
Sharon Young
Roger Dodge
Maurice Pugh (Bailey 1409)
Brian Phipps
Mike Dimery (Eccles)
Roger Buchanan
Geoff Jones
I suspect that getting "enough" attendees won't be a problem
That'll do for now
Cheers,
- Pete
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I am really looking forward to this.
In answer to your questions-
1, Don't care - Sat or Sun is fine.
2, No preferance - Feb or Mar are OK
3, Good choice - is there a pub nearby?
4, 30 sounds fine, but let's not be too prescriptive about this.
5, Glad to be on the list, and looking forward to meeting you all.
Please, if anyone has a Canon MP-E 65mm f2.8 1-5x Macro, PLEASE bring it along so I can have a play.
I shall bring my 20D, 30D and Sigma 180mm Macro with MT24-EX Twin Macro flash for anyone to have a fiddle with.
There - we have something nice to look forward to in the long, dark post-Christmas days.!
Roger Harding
In answer to your questions-
1, Don't care - Sat or Sun is fine.
2, No preferance - Feb or Mar are OK
3, Good choice - is there a pub nearby?
4, 30 sounds fine, but let's not be too prescriptive about this.
5, Glad to be on the list, and looking forward to meeting you all.
Please, if anyone has a Canon MP-E 65mm f2.8 1-5x Macro, PLEASE bring it along so I can have a play.
I shall bring my 20D, 30D and Sigma 180mm Macro with MT24-EX Twin Macro flash for anyone to have a fiddle with.
There - we have something nice to look forward to in the long, dark post-Christmas days.!
Roger Harding
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Are folks interested in photographing immature stages too during the practical elements? If so, I could bring along some Purple Hairstreak eggs I rescued today from an oak tree that had been "pruned" (I found 6 eggs on branches on the ground).
I also have some pupae, although they're detached from their original "platform". Larvae might be difficult in Feb / March
Cheers,
- Pete
I also have some pupae, although they're detached from their original "platform". Larvae might be difficult in Feb / March
Cheers,
- Pete
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Bentley railway station is 10-15 minute walk through Alice Holt forest, on a good tarmac path. We could pick people up by car if required.
I can bring all my Nikon equipment, which includes the sigma ring flash and the Nikon SB200 close up flash system.
Sat or Sunday is fine with me, the sooner I have a date the better with regard to booking the venue, I already have a booking agreement in principle.
The venue can cope with 50 people comfortably seated, so 30 would be fine.
The venue is located more or less centrally in the forest.
Nearest pubs...Halfway house on A325....3 mins by car, The Bull on the A31 5mins by car, both do reasonable food, the Bull does accomodation, I can get prices if required.
I can offer a single room in my home which is on the venue site, also quiet camper parking with electricity for one unit.
I can bring all my Nikon equipment, which includes the sigma ring flash and the Nikon SB200 close up flash system.
Sat or Sunday is fine with me, the sooner I have a date the better with regard to booking the venue, I already have a booking agreement in principle.
The venue can cope with 50 people comfortably seated, so 30 would be fine.
The venue is located more or less centrally in the forest.
Nearest pubs...Halfway house on A325....3 mins by car, The Bull on the A31 5mins by car, both do reasonable food, the Bull does accomodation, I can get prices if required.
I can offer a single room in my home which is on the venue site, also quiet camper parking with electricity for one unit.
Regards Mike
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Photographic meeting
Hi all,
Just caught up with the many ideas and suggestions in the previous posts.
The idea about each of us bringing along a photo for appraisal and to say why we chose it is excellent. I see that Pete has volunteered my services for this, but don't forget that Mike is also very well quallified (ARPS).
Looks like we will have lots of camera gear to view.
Ref. the dates for the meeting, I am unavailable for most of February as we have an International competition at the Camera Club which takes up a lot of time. We are expecting 7000+ images this year.
Feb 23rd and 24th are OK. March is just as fraught, I'm only available 8th, 9th and 22nd 23rd (Easter weekend). But don't let that put you off.
Looking forward to the meeting and putting faces to names
Cheers
Maurice Pugh
Just caught up with the many ideas and suggestions in the previous posts.
The idea about each of us bringing along a photo for appraisal and to say why we chose it is excellent. I see that Pete has volunteered my services for this, but don't forget that Mike is also very well quallified (ARPS).
Looks like we will have lots of camera gear to view.
Ref. the dates for the meeting, I am unavailable for most of February as we have an International competition at the Camera Club which takes up a lot of time. We are expecting 7000+ images this year.
Feb 23rd and 24th are OK. March is just as fraught, I'm only available 8th, 9th and 22nd 23rd (Easter weekend). But don't let that put you off.
Looking forward to the meeting and putting faces to names
Cheers
Maurice Pugh
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