Syllabus: 2008 / 2009 season (archive)

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Tuesday
9 September

Travel Panel

Your latest trip summed up in 4, 5 or 6 images.
(Prints, Slides or Digitally Projected Images)

Note:

Hand-in for the first Clubworker competition (prints).

Tuesday
16 September

"Dragons and Steam"

Local author David Kitching with a two-part presentation on Dragonflies & Damselflies in Cheshire and the last steam locomotives in China.

David Kitching

Tuesday
23 September

Clubworker Print Competition 1

The first of our new style Clubworker competitions devoted entirely to prints.

Judge: David Butler

Tuesday
30 September

"Nature on our Doorstep"

An old friend with an entirely new presentation for us.

Tony Pioli ARPS ABPE

Tuesday
7 October

Digital Workshop

An Introduction to Digital Photography and Photoshop CS.

Norman Piper AFIAP DPAGB

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Tuesday
14 October

10 Images in 10 Minutes - from Eight Volunteers

An opportunity for more members to show us their work (Prints, Slides or Digitally Projected Images).
Guidelines for preparing work for this session

Note:

Hand-in for the second Clubworker competition (slides and projected digital images).
Guidelines for digital images in Clubworker Competitions

Tuesday
21 October

"The Light of Day"

Another familiar friend with a different topic for us.

Christine Widdall DPAGB BPE3* AFIAP

Tuesday
28 October

Clubworker Projected Image Competition 1

The first new style slide and projected digital image competition.

Judge: Dave Hollows CPAGB

Tuesday
4 November

Digital Workshop

Provisional contents:
Part 1: Photoshop layers for flexibility and non-destructive editing
Part 2: Lightroom and Photoshop, separately and together

Barry Pearson

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Note:

Hand-in for the third Clubworker competition (prints).

Sat/Sun
8/9 November

Anglo-Scottish Battle at Keswick

This interclub print contest against leading clubs from north, south, east and west provides the focal point for another great social weekend.

Note:

Staying at Derwentwater Hotel

Tuesday
11 November

"Scotland: Around the Edges"

Acclaimed photographer Duncan McEwan will be touring in our region again and his presentation to us will be about the Scottish coastline.

Duncan McEwan

Tuesday
18 November

Clubworker Print Competition 2

Our second full evening print competition.

Judge: Tony Pioli ARPS ABPE

Monday
24 November

Martin Avery Trophy

The annual digital print competition among leading northwest clubs for the prestigious trophy which we presently hold.

Note:

At St Helens Camera Club

Tuesday
25 November

Digitally Projected Image Interclub

Competition vs Wilmslow Guild (30 digital images from each club):
Our turn to host and even the score in our new interclub series with Wilmslow Guild.
Guidelines for digital images in Interclub Competitions

Judge: Brian Lomas

Note:

Hand-in for Clubworker Projected Image Competition 2 (slides and projected digital images).
Guidelines for digital images in Clubworker Competitions

Tuesday
2 December

Digital Workshop

Selections in Photoshop

Mike Lawrence DPAGB AFIAP

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Tuesday
9 December

Clubworker Projected Image Competition 2

Stage two of our new Projected Image competition.

Judge: Dave Bibby

Note:

At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Tuesday
16 December

Christmas Special

An evening with a seasonal twist from our Past President.

Tony Redford

Tuesday
23 December

No Meeting

Tuesday
30 December

No Meeting

Tuesday
6 January

Digital Workshop

Selective Contrast Enhancement & the use of the High Pass Filter

Jon Allanson

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Note:

Handing in Date for Annual Exhibition.

Tuesday
13 January

"Influences & Inspiration / Beyond the Cliché"

Brian is back again but with a change of theme in part based on his recent USA trip.

Brian Bower FRPS

Tuesday
20 January

"Exhibition Success"

Geoff will again enthral us with his award winning work.

Geoff Robinson

Tuesday
27 January

"Digiscoping"

Local expert Paul will talk about digital photography through a telescope.

Paul Hackett

Tuesday
3 February

Digital Workshop

Image appraisal
Guidelines for preparing work for this session

Members

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

EXHIBITION WEEK

Here are details for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Tuesday
10 February

No Meeting

Wednesday
11 February

Inter-Club Digital Print Competition

Thursday
12 February

Inter-Club Digital Image Knockout Competition

Friday
13 February

Musical Evening

Note:

Doors open at 7:00 to view the Exhibition. Events start at 8:00.
Poynton Civic Hall, main hall.

Tuesday
17 February

"Changes in Press Photography - A Retrospective"

Pauline, from Bramhall PS, will talk about how Press & PR Photography has changed during her career.

Pauline Neild

Tuesday
24 February

Exhibition Judge Returns

Judge: John Smith

Note:

Hand-in for the fifth Clubworker competition (slides and projected digital images).
Guidelines for digital images in Clubworker Competitions

Wednesday
25 February

Chapel Battle

Interclub print and slide battle against Chapel Camera Club.
10 slides & 10 prints per club, (max 2 prints and 2 slides per worker).

Note:

8:00 at Chapel Camera Club

Tuesday
3 March

Digital Workshop

Part 1: Hints & Tips
Part 2: Picture Enhancement

Part 1: Geoff Robinson
Part 2: Roy Cheetham

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Tuesday
10 March

Clubworker Projected Image Competition 3

Next in the series.

Judge: Tillman Kleinhans ARPS EFIAP DPAGB

Tuesday
17 March

"Pictures on Permajet"

Renowned photographer sponsored by Permajet, Irene will show a range of her work and have test packs of paper for sale.

Irene Froy FRPS, EFIAP, MPAGB, HonPAGB, BPE4*

Tuesday
24 March

"Wild Birds in Flight"

Our own member shows his award winning images and explains his techniques.

Alan Saunders

Tuesday
31 March

"Producing AV Sequences"

Martin will talk about how he produces his AV Sequences with an emphasis on the sound side.

Martin Currie

Note:

Hand-in for the sixth Clubworker competition (prints).

Tuesday
7 April

Digital Workshop

To be decided by members' choice

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Tuesday
14 April

Clubworker Print Competition 3

The Printworker & Clubworker of the year decider competition.

Judge: Colin Douglas ARPS AFIAP DPAGB BPE3

Tuesday
21 April

Studio Evening

A practical session on studio portraiture with equipment provided and guidance available - bring your camera.

Geoff Robinson

Note:

Hand-in for the Rosalind Bramley competition (monochrome prints).

Tuesday
28 April

Rosalind Bramley Competition

A special monochrome event with a splendid trophy judged by all members present on the night.

Judged by Members

Tuesday
5 May

Digital Workshop

New Starters' Competition

Members

Note:

7:45 for 8:00. At H/G Bowling & Tennis Club

Tuesday
12 May

Details to be advised - possible club outing

Tuesday
19 May

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

How can we do things better? Your chance to have your say.
Election of Committee for next session.
Plus presentation of Clubworker Competition trophies.

David Kitching

"Dragons and Steam"
16 September

David Butler

Clubworker Prints 1
23 September

Tony Pioli ARPS ABPE

"Nature on our Doorstep"
30 September
Clubworker Prints 2
18 November

Christine Widdall DPAGB BPE3* AFIAP

"The Light of Day"
21 October

Dave Hollows CPAGB

Clubworker Projected Images 1
28 October

Duncan McEwan

"Scotland: Around the Edges"
11 November

Mike Lawrence DPAGB AFIAP

Digital Workshop
2 December

Paul Hackett

"Digiscoping"
27 January

Pauline Neild

"Changes in Press Photography - A Retrospective"
17 February

Tillman Kleinhans ARPS EFIAP DPAGB

Clubworker Projected Images 3
10 March

Irene Froy FRPS, EFIAP, MPAGB, HonPAGB, BPE4*

"Pictures on Permajet"
17 March

Colin Douglas ARPS AFIAP DPAGB BPE3

Clubworker Prints 3
14 April