31st March
Tenby Camera Club had a super speaker on the 17th March, Mike Martin with his presentation “It’s not what you see, it’s what you make” .
A masterclass in avoiding all the pitfalls of errors which spoil an image, Mike explained with simple corrections how an image could become more dramatic and attractive.
Examples of how a crop can hide distracting parts of the image were shown, as well as by converting to mono, how to concentrate the eye on the main subject. Portrait work was chatted about, showing how a simple accessory, like a scarf can boost the power of an image.
Mike talked about being creative to make a unique piece of work, by blending images together and using the powerful tools found in software.
Mike discussed his 12 AWPF awarded image panel, how to link the photos and how to make them flow with each other . Mike has a very creative mind which kept Members enthralled !
On the 24th March , Tenby had an in house Zoom workshop. Two of our experienced members , Gill Mackay and Dave Bolton, shared their knowledge and skills .
Gill Mackay discussed software Topaz and the Nik Collection. With examples, Gill showed how noise could be reduced with Topaz Denoise and how Nik Silver Effect Pro can give stunning mono effects to an image. There were lots of questions answered !
Dave Bolton used his amazing creative skills, interacting with members to concoct a fun image through the tools in Photoshop . Using simple images taken of kitchen utensils, for instance, Dave demonstrated the use of selection tools, masks, filters and transformation tools like the warp & liquify tool . It was funny seeing how a fork was transformed into a creatures legs and how a cucumber into a swishing tail . A very interactive time with many suggestions and ideas being shared and discussed. This was a relaxed but clever session showing many of the techniques used in Photoshop.
This evening was a very productive educational event but with lots of chat and laughter. This shows how friendly the club is with members willing to share their hard learnt skills . Many thanks to Gill and Dave.
The meeting on the 31st March was taken over by Erica Oram, a well qualified speaker based in Sheffield. ‘The view from here’ was the title of the presentation and we were transported through run down flats, Shrewsbury Prison all the way to to the beauty of waves and waterfalls .
Erica explained that her photography time is limited so she has to make the most of what is local to produce images . Simplicity, shapes, symmetry were her base to produce stunning photographs. Erica looks for unusual angles of quite ordinary things . Her street work was very interesting with super spontaneous captures of people and dogs, telling stories and showing emotions.
Erica also talked about techniques she uses to produce unique work, like Intentional Camera Movement ( ICM ) of a bluebell wood and slow shutter speeds of water .
Members appreciated her attitude that you can produce high standard photography using your local surroundings and not having to spend lots of time and money to get that special shot !
A masterclass in avoiding all the pitfalls of errors which spoil an image, Mike explained with simple corrections how an image could become more dramatic and attractive.
Examples of how a crop can hide distracting parts of the image were shown, as well as by converting to mono, how to concentrate the eye on the main subject. Portrait work was chatted about, showing how a simple accessory, like a scarf can boost the power of an image.
Mike talked about being creative to make a unique piece of work, by blending images together and using the powerful tools found in software.
Mike discussed his 12 AWPF awarded image panel, how to link the photos and how to make them flow with each other . Mike has a very creative mind which kept Members enthralled !
On the 24th March , Tenby had an in house Zoom workshop. Two of our experienced members , Gill Mackay and Dave Bolton, shared their knowledge and skills .
Gill Mackay discussed software Topaz and the Nik Collection. With examples, Gill showed how noise could be reduced with Topaz Denoise and how Nik Silver Effect Pro can give stunning mono effects to an image. There were lots of questions answered !
Dave Bolton used his amazing creative skills, interacting with members to concoct a fun image through the tools in Photoshop . Using simple images taken of kitchen utensils, for instance, Dave demonstrated the use of selection tools, masks, filters and transformation tools like the warp & liquify tool . It was funny seeing how a fork was transformed into a creatures legs and how a cucumber into a swishing tail . A very interactive time with many suggestions and ideas being shared and discussed. This was a relaxed but clever session showing many of the techniques used in Photoshop.
This evening was a very productive educational event but with lots of chat and laughter. This shows how friendly the club is with members willing to share their hard learnt skills . Many thanks to Gill and Dave.
The meeting on the 31st March was taken over by Erica Oram, a well qualified speaker based in Sheffield. ‘The view from here’ was the title of the presentation and we were transported through run down flats, Shrewsbury Prison all the way to to the beauty of waves and waterfalls .
Erica explained that her photography time is limited so she has to make the most of what is local to produce images . Simplicity, shapes, symmetry were her base to produce stunning photographs. Erica looks for unusual angles of quite ordinary things . Her street work was very interesting with super spontaneous captures of people and dogs, telling stories and showing emotions.
Erica also talked about techniques she uses to produce unique work, like Intentional Camera Movement ( ICM ) of a bluebell wood and slow shutter speeds of water .
Members appreciated her attitude that you can produce high standard photography using your local surroundings and not having to spend lots of time and money to get that special shot !