Member Bob Farla sent me this link to an interesting YouTube video where camera metering and histograms are discussed. At recent meetings the members talked about how digital cameras meter everything to an 18% grey so I think you’ll find this video quite interesting, especially at about half way through when the gentleman demonstrates the histograms in an image of a black card, a grey card, and a white card. The results may surprise you.
~Greg
We had a great evening tonight, with guest speaker Peter Finnie filling us in on the subject of composition. Several of the rules of composition were discussed, complete with clear examples of how and why they were used and also examples of how and why they can be broken. It’s always valuable to get a peak inside the thought process of a creative like Peter, and he’s given us all lots to think about.
After his presentation, he stayed for a very friendly discussion and stressed the importance of photographers valuing their creative works. I expect after tonight, we’ll all be able to add just a little more value.
Much thanks and appreciation go to Peter for the informative and inspirational talk!
You can find out more about Peter below:
We have been asked to share the following so I thought I would oblige. ~Greg
The Marc Ekins Trio will be performing in the Bay Room at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound on Friday January 24th, 2014. An eclectic mix of country, rock and celtic to bring your spirits high in the long month of January. Tickets are available at the Bayshore Box office for $20 each http://www.attackhockey.com/page/marcekinstrio, with proceeds going to Bruce Grey Child and Family Services. To listen to Marc’s music visit www.reverbnation.com/marcekins. The show will open with an acoustic guest performance from local recording artist Tommy Gilham www.tommygilham.com. The bar will be open and tabled seating. We look forward to seeing you there.
We are really enjoying the member participation with our monthly themes. At our meetings there are lots of submissions that we look at and certainly don’t mind seeing more. If you are not a member of the Club you can still share your version of the themes by posting them on our Facebook page or in our Flickr Group.
The theme we’re working on now is City Lights. It can be in an actual city or a small village but the images must contain lights of some sort. Some tips for successful images will include using a tripod and getting to know your camera settings for long exposures. Have fun with it and Good luck.
~Greg
Our new season is under way and what a start! We have 34 members signed up for the 2013-14 season but we always have room for more! The “writing is on the walls” that the club is definitely gaining in momentum so even if you don’t think you are ready to join, by all means attend a meeting or two and see what all the “fireworks” is about.
Here’s the promo video for Don Komarechka’s Sky Crystals book project. Share this with anyone and everyone!
We have great news! Barrie photographer Don Komarechka is coming to our October meeting to do a presentation on his technique of capturing his incredible snowflake images. You won’t want to miss this one. Mark it on your calendar for October 8, 2013.
Don is working on a book that showcases his snowflake photography and currently is looking for funding to get the book to print. You can help by contributing to the cause. The more you contribute, the more you get for your money.
Some people have wondered how this funding works. For more information on that please visit the following link: http://bit.ly/J4cM4Y.
If Don’s book is ready on time he will have some copies with him in October, so if you don’t happen to join the campaign, you can pick one up at the meeting. Any more questions or concerns about the campaign can be left in the comments on this post or on our Facebook Page.
If you’re into podcasts, you can catch Don on This Week in Photo with Frederick Van Johnson. Now Don doesn’t appear on every episode but he is becoming a bit of a regular. You can watch TWiP at http://bit.ly/ZnWr4v and if you scroll through the episodes you will see the ones featuring Don.
Sky Crystals – every one is unique. And Don Komarechka can prove it. Don is looking for funding for his new book. If you like something different, something unique, you’ll like what he does with his camera to show the world what a snowflake really looks like.
The call for the submissions for the Owen Sound Art Banner Annual Exhibition has just gone up. The winners will have their work printed on a banner that will hang from lampposts around the harbour during the summer.
Find the submission form and more information at 2013 Banner Project Call to Artists and Donors
And be sure to check out the 2012 Banner Images, including one from club member Lynn Reket
One of our newer members now has a new gallery page! Check out Kimberley’s photos here. We’ve also used one of them as the new header image for the site. Great work Kimberley!
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