10 Images in 10 Minutes - 14th October 08

By common consent this was a good meeting, with plenty of audience participation. One of its aims was to give newer members a chance to show their skills and images but the list of participants was mostly the “old Guard” list. Roger Dye set a high standard with his images of the Flying Motorcycles and Riders. Of particular interest were his images showing how the feat was accomplished. Joyce Streets took a quick trip around the world I n ten images. Richard Scaife concentrated on Girls and Ships, and Girls.

Brian Turnbull took visits to Exhibitions as his theme. He was particularly taken with people looking at exhibits. The Redfords reminded us of Bryce Canyon in the ice and Snow. Apparently it gets so cold that one’s tyres contract!! Bill Chadband seized the opportunity to see a diverse range of his images on the Big Screen, and to introduce us to Mill Owner Brian Adams, one of our new members. Two members stuck to Slides. Graham Johnston showed us some of his early experiments with multiple exposures and expressed bewilderment of the fact that every time he got his images accepted for an external Salon exhibition, the Salon subsequently ceased to function. Phil Riley also remains a Slide Man , with images of wildlife and the peaceful countryside, especially if close to Rudyard Lake.

Colin Pickles arrived in time for Tea, bringing with him a set of Prints. Colin is obviously a Train and Steam Buff but is still not sure if his images should be in Colour or Monochrome.

Only one member, Roy Cheetham, added sound to his images. He had visited a re-enactment of the American Civil War at Tatton Park. It was nearly a silent presentation as our trusty sound system remained silent; until our back-up powered speakers were employed. Ten images miraculously increased threefold, but Roy insists, he stayed within the 10 minute rule.

Bill Chadband