Welcome to the new season
A great start to the 2022-23 season and so good to see so many members back in the Devizes Sports Club.
There were also many newcomers who we hope enjoyed the evening and will soon become members.
Chairman Steve Hardman gave everyone a warm welcome and outlined the exciting season to come.
Frank Collins went through the upcoming programme with 37 meetings covering a great variety of topics. With a very wide range of subjects 15 speakers will give illustrated presentations on nature, landscape, creative, street, architecture etc. so something for everyone to enjoy. There are also practical and ‘in house’ sessions as well as 11 competitions to take part in.
The club has a ‘special interest group’ where members can arrange to meet up and photograph interesting locations and share knowledge with others.
During a break, members were able to chat and enjoy the selection of delicious cakes on offer rather than the usual tea/coffee and biscuits.
Back in our seats for a ‘Show and Tell’ session. A range of images taken by members during the summer were shown and photographers were invited to say something about each image. Members have many different interests, and this was shown in the diverse range. Also, several members had experimented with different techniques
Renowned for his wildlife images David Wilkinson showed a leaping red squirrel and otters taken in Scotland and described how he managed to get an excellent image of his dog jumping a gate.
Dave Eagles spent time experimenting with new subjects and techniques. He has tried his hand at light painting a still life, finding interesting abstracts as well as woodland plants.
Two of Bridget Codrington’s images showed her skill at ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) and explained the trials of getting the image she is after. Also, Bridget always produces interesting still life images.
Frank Collins spent some time in Cornwall and showed a bluebell wood and a stunning coastal landscape as well as people sitting on park benches.
A visit to a 3-day event provide Pete Evans with some interesting horse jumping opportunities and Robert Harvey ARPS EFIAP showed examples of astro- photography and nature.
Most of these images will probably be seen in competitions during the season.
Anyone interested in photography is very welcome to come to a club meeting, meet members and maybe join in the club activities.
Thanks to all the committee members who provided the cakes, put out all the equipment and tidied the hall which is undergoing some renovation! PM
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