6th and 13th February
On the 6th February Tenby Camera Club welcomed Gerald Davies from Morriston Camera Club in Swansea. The subject for his presentation was his take on Composition .
Detailing us with all the common guidelines for attaining a balanced photograph, images to illustrate were shown. From the rule of two thirds, negative space, leading lines and curves, symmetry, framing, shapes and textures we were shown how to use one or more of these elements to create a composition that works for your image.
Gerald did say that these rules can be broken too !
We were given the opportunity to give our opinions on several images, taken at the same time but with different compositions. A lively discussion ensued !
Gerald certainly made an impression on us to think more about how and where you take your photograph, getting results as much as possible in camera .
On the 13th February we were excited to have experienced club member Gill Mackay presenting her take on and her mastery of Street Photography .
She ran through how to prepare in advance for a Street Shoot, and also for the impromptu occasions. Gill gave advice on equipment and settings from using a small discreet camera, using a flip screen and having the camera turned on all the time. She stressed to be respectful to your subjects and it is good to have an awareness of a setting that would give a story and interesting backdrop. Stay awhile to see who walks into that scene. Think is there a story there or is it interesting ?
Photos of architectural shapes with small figures for scale illustrated that Street Photography is a wide genre . It also doesn’t have to be literally on a Street but you can use art galleries, museums, railway stations and airports as a setting. All weather conditions can give atmosphere, rain helps to form reflections in puddles, for instance.
Throughout the presentation we were treated to seeing Gill’s wide portfolio of images, many of which have achieved acceptances and top placings in competitions.
After a break, Gill was joined by fellow member Charlie Kidd to show and explain what standards are needed to achieve qualifications in the photographic world such as DPAGB ( Distinction Photographic Alliance of Great Britain) .
Winning Panels from Gill, Charlie & the late Gary Jenkins were shown to illustrate the calibre .
Very inspiring to see such a high standard of work .
Next week on the 20th February there is a change to the original programme . The Hexagon Judging will take place with six genres to be scored and an overall winner declared !
Detailing us with all the common guidelines for attaining a balanced photograph, images to illustrate were shown. From the rule of two thirds, negative space, leading lines and curves, symmetry, framing, shapes and textures we were shown how to use one or more of these elements to create a composition that works for your image.
Gerald did say that these rules can be broken too !
We were given the opportunity to give our opinions on several images, taken at the same time but with different compositions. A lively discussion ensued !
Gerald certainly made an impression on us to think more about how and where you take your photograph, getting results as much as possible in camera .
On the 13th February we were excited to have experienced club member Gill Mackay presenting her take on and her mastery of Street Photography .
She ran through how to prepare in advance for a Street Shoot, and also for the impromptu occasions. Gill gave advice on equipment and settings from using a small discreet camera, using a flip screen and having the camera turned on all the time. She stressed to be respectful to your subjects and it is good to have an awareness of a setting that would give a story and interesting backdrop. Stay awhile to see who walks into that scene. Think is there a story there or is it interesting ?
Photos of architectural shapes with small figures for scale illustrated that Street Photography is a wide genre . It also doesn’t have to be literally on a Street but you can use art galleries, museums, railway stations and airports as a setting. All weather conditions can give atmosphere, rain helps to form reflections in puddles, for instance.
Throughout the presentation we were treated to seeing Gill’s wide portfolio of images, many of which have achieved acceptances and top placings in competitions.
After a break, Gill was joined by fellow member Charlie Kidd to show and explain what standards are needed to achieve qualifications in the photographic world such as DPAGB ( Distinction Photographic Alliance of Great Britain) .
Winning Panels from Gill, Charlie & the late Gary Jenkins were shown to illustrate the calibre .
Very inspiring to see such a high standard of work .
Next week on the 20th February there is a change to the original programme . The Hexagon Judging will take place with six genres to be scored and an overall winner declared !