The First Meeting of 2010
5th January 2010 saw Hazel Grove and Poynton under 15cm or more of snow and freezing temperatures. Understandably most members decided against venturing out. 15 brave (or perhaps foolhardy) did make the journey to the Bowling & Tennis Club in Hazel Grove for the “Image Appraisal” evening of our Digital Workshop series, including one visitor and one new member. Fortunately all the necessary equipment also made it to the meeting. Those using four-wheel transport and the north access to Douglas Road made it all the way. Some had to complete their journey on foot as the small hill at the south end proved too much for the typical car. Colin Pickles came on foot all the way, not, much to the disappointment of us all, on skis.
A range of images were shown by various members, all in projected form. Tony Redford led the discussion on each image presented giving the “judges” point of view and he also drove the computer as Barry’s much admired skill with Photoshop tone curves was not enough for him to negotiate the up hill ‘S-bend’ in his front drive; and as Roger was reduced to cracking the presidential whip with his left arm only. All the images seen were of competition standard and evoked favourable comment whatever the grade of camera used or the author’s length of membership. Members found the evening helpful and enjoyable, and thought such sessions should be repeated. For once, the “social break” was unhurried and it was possible to finish slightly earlier than usual. As far as is known, no member was reported missing on the journey home!
At the time of writing the snow cover in Poynton is undiminished, but hopefully by next Tuesday road (and front drive) conditions will have improved enough for us all to make it to the Civic Hall.