Author: oscameraclub

A Canadian based community photography club located in Owen Sound, Ontario.

A Message rom the President

It’s that time of year again when we get together with friends, family and co-workers to celebrate this holiday season. It’s a time of rest, joy and reflection on the past year, a time of new beginnings and opportunities, and a time of peace.
On behalf of the Owen Sound Camera Club, I wish you all Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noel and a Merry Christmas in whatever your native tongue may be. Stay safe for the holidays, and don’t forget to take some pictures to capture those precious moments.

Greg McMillan
President, OSCC

The December Theme – Coffee

We had another great showing for out December Theme. Coffee, the world’s most popular beverage. This month we explore the members’ interpretation of the word “coffee”, with a little extra technical instruction thrown into the assignment. The idea was to shoot the two different photos at two very different apertures to see what effect aperture has on an image. The two images did not have to be the same, although some were, but just utilize two different aperture settings to suit the image or scene.

Here’s the video showcasing the photos.

Lots To Be Thankful For

With our Canadian Thanksgiving more than a month in the past and our American friends’ Thanksgiving last week as I write this, it’s a reminder that there is plenty to be thankful for in our world. And in the Owen Sound Camera Club’s world, there is something special to be thankful for. Let me explain.

Over the past couple of years or so the OSCC has grown dramatically. That alone is something to be thankful for. Within the membership body we have found a number of new friends to learn from, to teach, and to just enjoy each other’s company. But there has been one special group of people who have been friends to the camera club that we are especially grateful to have a relationship with, and that’s the folks at Foto Art.

For the last 7 years Foto Art has been kind enough to open up their back room, previously occupied by portrait photographer Charles van den Ouden. When we were offered the back room of a camera store as a place to hold our meetings we couldn’t think of a better place.

However, with time comes change. As I mentioned above, the Owen Sound Camera Club has grown, and as happy as that makes us collectively, sadly we have outgrown the space at Foto Art. We have relocated to the New Life Centre, formerly known as Timothy Christian School. Our friendship with Foto Art will surely continue and on behalf of the OSCC, I would like to say a big Thank You to Peter Ciokan and all the staff who have been a great help to the club over the years. The use of the store for our meetings will certainly be remembered in our history and we are truly grateful for it.

Greg McMillan,

OSCC President

November Meeting

Pleased be advised that our November meeting will be at a different time and place. We will be gathering at the New Life Centre located at 201 4th Avenue West at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 4th (doors open at 6:30 pm). This is one week earlier than our regularly scheduled meeting.

At this point, this is a one time change but please keep an eye on the site or our Facebook Page for any further scheduling changes.

~ Greg, President, OSCC