Photography Group: Tues15th May7.30pm

Dear All,

At the last meeting the Easter photographs people had put forward for viewing belied the fact that the weather over Easter had been damp and dismal. There were atmospheric, scenic views from a holiday in the Lake District (apparently taken on the one dry day!), a characterful ewe and lamb in monochrome, eggs painted to match an accompanying egg sandwich, St Nicolas Church in full spring glory and an engaging shot of a tree fern taken by a lucky member who was visiting New Zealand. Many thanks to all who presented their photos for us to see.

There was also a short talk and visual presentation on “depth of field” and how to blur a background whilst keeping the object being photographed in focus. Practice is now required.

The next meeting will be on TUESDAY 15th MAY when we are hoping the weather will be kind and it will be a practical session out and about. We shall meet at 7pm, instead of the normal 7.30, in the Memorial Hall car park. The aim is to get some inspiration for entering photos into the photography section of the Vegetable, Flower and Produce Show on Saturday 14th July. Just in case you have forgotten the categories are A PORTRAIT, THROUGH THE GATE, INSIDE, RED and WATER. Everyone is encouraged to interpret the subjects in their own way.

To help you select your entries, the JUNE meeting on TUESDAY 26th, at our normal 7.30 in the Memorial Hall, will be to review any images you might want to submit and give advice if necessary. 

We hope to see you all at the next meeting and do keep the categories for the show in your mind when you are out and about.

Just a note to say that the Cambridge Camera Club is holding its Annual Exhibition at The University of Cambridge Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, CB1 1RP  Monday 30th April to Saturday 5th May (Monday 1-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm) if anyone would like to go along and get further inspiration. 

Best wishes

Sue Lambton