Just wanted to point out that we’ve added a new page to the site. If you’re looking for used photography equipment keep an eye on the new Swap Shop page. You can find it on the navigation bar at the top of each page on the site. This space is reserved for members only to post items they wish to part with. If you see something there you like simply contact the club at osccinfo@gmail.com and we’ll put you in touch with the seller.
Greg
All I can say is “Wow!” Last night was the first meeting of the 2014-15 season and boy, did we have a crowd on hand. Some folks had to stand (we apologize, and thank you for sticking it out) and I don’t recall that ever happening before.
First of all I’d like to say a big “Thank you” to all of those who were in attendance. We had most of last year’s membership body on hand as well as a host of new faces, some of whom are now new members. That is awesome! I’d like to see the membership grow more… because apparently, the numbers were quite a bit larger in the 70s, so the challenge has been accepted!
The theme for this meeting was “High Key – Low Key” and some folks found it a little challenging while others had a good grasp of the concept. But that’s what the club is all about – learning. I admit, it wasn’t the easiest of themes, but sometimes facing a challenge in photography is the best way to master the concept presented. The theme for October’s meeting is “Silhouettes” and shouldn’t be as difficult to master, but might challenge one’s creativity, mine included.
Something new that was introduced to the club was the idea of implementing mobile photography into the club’s curriculum. There are literally millions upon millions of people globally practicing this type of work, although most of them for more social reasons than for the art of the craft. We’ll see over time how, and if, mobile photography fits into the OSCC culture.
Well, that’s about it for now. This left-brained chap can’t recall every detail of the meeting but I’ve been able to jot down some of the highlights. If you’re reading this and are within a reasonable geographical distance of Owen Sound, by all means, you are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, October 14 at 7pm.
Oh, one last thing. Tom Jenks, a member for the past seven or so years and a Past President, announced last night that he will be relocating out of the area and will not be renewing his membership. Tom has graced us over the last couple of years with presentations from trips to Africa and Antarctica and the photos he shared with us were truly amazing. We wish Tom the best is his future endeavours and continued success in his photographic ventures. Thank you Tom for your company, your wit, your wisdom, and your wonderful imagery. We hope to see you someday down the road.
Greg McMillan,
President of the Owen Sound Camera Club
As mentioned in our last post about the June Social, we had a photographic “Scavenger Hunt” organized by Lynn Reket. The results are highlighted in the following YouTube video.
Today the club got together for a photo scavenger hunt and a barbecue. We had a pretty good turn out with almost twenty members in attendance including Peter and Christine Finnie from Tottenham. Peter has become a good friend of the club since his speaking engagement with us in April.
I’d like to thank Lynn Reket for organizing the scavenger hunt and a big thanks to Maureen Elliott for hosting the gathering and BBQ where we presented and discussed the images we took in the “hunt”. And finally, thanks to Randy O’hara for taking charge of cooking the burgers and hot dogs, and to all those who brought salads, snacks and desserts to make the feast a delicious one.
The scavenger hunt was comprised of five categories: Depth of Field/Visual Mass, Negative Space, Rule of Thirds, Door, and Dot in Space. Each member submitted five images, one for each subject, and it as very interesting to see the various interpretations of these subject matters. The following are my (unedited, straight from the camera) selections for each category to give you an idea of how I interpret them:
Depth of Field/Visual Mass
Negative Space
Rule of Thirds
Door
Dot in Space
We have one meeting left for the 2013-2014 season where we’ll be sharing our four best photos from this season, plus there will be a “Swap Shop” where members can bring and photographic equipment we don’t want or need and maybe find that one piece of gear that we’ve been missing. That meeting is on June 10 and the public is certainly welcome.
Thanks,
Greg McMillan,
President, OSCC
Have a peek at Bob Dolphin’s Gallery Page. With the look of the web evolving to a more flat, less cluttered look, I think as members send in photos to update their pages, I’ll leave the borders off the images to give things a simpler look. It’ll give more attention to the photos and less to the esthetics of the page itself. And of course, comments are always welcome on the Gallery Pages or anywhere on the site.
~Greg
OSCC President and Webmaster
Once again, Camera Club member Tom Jenks played the role of intrepid explorer. Having already conquered parts of Africa, this time he turned south, way south, and last November he joined the Polar Pioneer vessel on an expedition to the Antarctic peninsula.
We’ve come to expect a visual treat from Tom whenever he returns from abroad, and this is no exception. You can find photos from his journey in the Full Spectrum Gallery at the back of Foto Art until the end of June. Cool off from the summer heat (it’s coming!) by perusing stunning icebergs, chilly penguins, and blubbery seals in a dazzling array of photos you can almost walk into for a dose of refreshing cool.
The gallery display will leave you wanting more, and if you come to the next meeting (May 13th, 7pm, back entrance of Foto Art), you’ll be sure to get it! Tom will be presenting a slideshow to the club of his adventures. We’ll get to hear about the somewhat unseasonal weather he encountered, the logistics of photographing in (and even coping with) the harsh environment, encounters with penguins, and other stories behind some of the frosty images.
It promises to be another great night and we hope to see you there!
Hello everyone,
Another year has all but quickly passed us by and it’s during this time that we reflect on what once was and perhaps what will be. We will travel to see loved ones and participate in festive activities so whatever you do, and wherever you go, be safe and enjoy the time you spend with others this holiday season.
On behalf of the Owen Sound Camera Club I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and nothing but the best in the New Year!
Greg McMillan,
President of the Owen Sound Camera Club
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is fast approaching, Sunday April 28th this year. It’s a fun event where people from around the world take photos using any kind of pinhole camera they like, then upload their favorite of the day to an online gallery. Even if you aren’t a pinhole enthusiast, it’s worth checking out the website as the gallery progresses throughout the day with photos from participants around the globe.
There’s lot’s more information to be found on the organisers website. Be sure to check out the gallery which lets you search past events, in particular see the 2010 Ontario entries which has a few familiar names;).
A few years ago a local pinhole enthusiast, Steve Irvine, held a workshop where camera club members built their own pinhole cameras out of coffee cans. Lynn compiled the instructions into a brief pinhole tutorial for a refresher or a better idea of of the mechanics behind this sort of thing. Be sure to check out Steve’s website as well, he’s also a potter and has combined his skills to make some beautiful (and functional!) ceramic cameras.
Bob Tucker’s gallery page has just been updated. You can see it here.
We recently wrote a post about the 2013 Owen Sound Art Banners and there may be some confusion regarding the submission specifications.
Artists are to submit images that are “print ready” and are to be a maximum of 2000 pixels on the longest side. The confusion lies in the other important part of a digital image size, resolution, or pixels per inch (ppi). A print ready file will have a ppi resolution of at least 240, and some folks may like to increase that number to 300. To be sure your file is accepted for consideration by the committee, go with a resolution of 300 ppi.
If you’re a little unsure of how to size an image, be sure to take a look at our page on Re-sizing Images in the Tutorials section of the site.
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