Past Meetings
This is a list of what we did at past meetings and might be of interest for anyone thinking of joining the club to see what we've done in the past. Where the heading is underlined please click it to see more detailed information. Some of the pages have pictures on them that can be enlarged by left clicking - have a browse and thank you for looking:
August 18th 2010
This was an evening of two presentations, from the basic to the slightly more complex. The first presentation by Brian Brooker, using Photoshop, showed in the simplest of terms how to correct images with basically just three clicks - Cropping, Levelling and Sharpening.
Bob Darts, in a very well presented manner which held the audience spellbound, then covered, first, how to manipulate RAW images and then a brief look at what HDR has to offer.
July 20th 2010
Brian Collins was our judge on this occasion and he had 62 images to review. Some of these images were of first class quality particularly from the Beginners section. The higher scoring images can be seen here
June 15th 2010
Barry Freeman ARPS; DPAGB gave us a presentation on Panels. Panels are a series of images typically from three to six arranged perhaps in a straight line or in a group that either tell a story or in themselves create a much better understanding of the atmosphere surrounding the images. It’s also quite probable that while any one image in itself may not be strong enough to be a competition winner, as a group the images are very much stronger.
The images seen last night, and there were perhaps a couple of hundred, were nearly all landscapes. The way they were arranged was all important. The author made sure on landscapes for example that the gradient of hills led the eye to the centre of the group from both sides but it’s equally possible to tell a simple story for example:
- A chicken
- An egg
- An egg being fried
- Egg on toast
Or
- Wheat in a field
- Combine Harvester
- Windmill grinding flour
- Loaf of bread
Or
a landscape showing the passing of the seasons:
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
.....and I’m sure you can think of a lot of far more intelligent ideas than these. Now, while a picture of an egg is in itself unlikely to win a prize, in a story line of a number of images it might well be a very important part of doing so.
We will be holding a “competition” or a “showing” on December 14th (do please diarise the day now) and we really do hope all members will have a go. We have yet to decide whether it will be print or digital and will advise well in advance. This is every bit as suitable for those with compact cameras as it is for those with SLR’s and it should be good fun too. But, like everything, it will only work if we are all willing to take part.
June 13th 2010
We went to North Pickering for a Sunday Meet at the Karting circuit - good fast action and don't be surprised to see a few of these images turning up in future competitions.
May 18th 2010
Another new record with over 80 digital mages on display for judge Dave Jordan to look at. Our digital competitions certainly are popular. If you would like to see the results go to the GALLERIES tab on the left hand menu, then choose 2010 Showcase and May 2010
April 29th 2010
Bob Darts followed up on his very successful presentaion of Feb 4th with a further look at the basics of picture taking. Aimed at beginners, he covered all aspects of composing and taking a photograph. Just the thing for those members with a little less experience.
April 20th 2010
Joy Hancock is the Regional Organisor for the Royal Photographic Society and she came along to explain how members could, if they wished, go about achieving RPS Distinctions. Her talk was illustrated by the display of a number of images that had been submitted by RPS members in achieving LRPS; ARPS and the hallowed FRPS. It has to be said that some of the images were really excellent and provided real food for thought as to what can be achieved with the camera.
March 16th 2010
Our March competition had 69 entries which were judges by Jeff White from Wymondham and a very good job he did too. All three of our groups from Beginners to Advanced were well represented and the high scoring images can be seen in our Galleries section.
February 4th 2010
This was the first of a series of three evenings dedicated to training for our less experienced members. Bob Darts & Elaine Stubbings presented the evening in two halves. Before the break there were a series of videos and a powerpoint presentation explaining the basics of the camera and the relation between shutter speed, aperture size and the sensitivity of the camera's sensor.
After the break we had a number of sets with lighting where new found skills could be practiced.
Due to demand we were unable to fit in all members that wanted to attend so the programme will be repeated in two weeks time.
January 19th 2010
The village hall was packed with members and a few visitors as well. There were 83 images to view by our judge Allan Livingstone from King's Lynn Camera Club and a fine job he did too. Click here to have a look
December 8th 2009
Interclub Competition with Brandon - last year we won this competition by 154 points to 145. This year we won again by 145 to 141 - Phew!! - that was close!
December 3rd 2009
We ran a very successful evening called Ask The Audience where the members present looked at images projected on our screen and offered their ideas as to what could be done to improve the images. The end results showed that nearly all images can be tweaked. We then asked them to evaluate the evening by the anonymous completion of a short survey to decide if they wanted to run more evenings of a similar nature - initial results are that the evening was very positively received and we will do it again.
November 2009
It may only have been an AGM and because they are generally boring hardly anyone ever attends. Well our AGM was over in double-quick time and we went on to our awards ceremony and finished with members choosing the Image of the Year. There were some great entries but the winners can be seen by clicking here.
October 2009
This month we had a presentation by Matt Cadwell who is a CSI photographer. He showed us just how the CSI teams go about their work and how he enjoys photography both as his employment and his hobby.
September 2009
Competition Month saw 69 entries............
August 2009
AV's were the order of the day here - read more........
July 2009
This month we held a print competition judged by EAF judge, David Saunders CPAGB, Chairman of the Pheonix Camera Club in Lowestoft.
June 2009
This month we went to Norwich for some Night Photography - do have a look at some of the pictures we took - more being added any time now.
May 2009
As we grow in members so we grow in the numbers of images put forward into our competitions and this month we had 72 images for our judge to look through and very fine images they were too.
April 2009
We listened to two presentations - one on Camera Basics and the other on Resizing, resolution, cropping and general image presentation. Each presentations was supported by either video or PowerPoint - all very professionally done. We also introduced our new MemberTips web site.
March 2009
A Print Competition month we had 55 entries - a new high for a print competition.
February 2009
A trip to America, a look at some Av's and a bit of creative Art - all were covered this month.
January 2009
Digital competition month this attracted 62 entries in total and first class they were too. Judged by Jeff White an EAF judge, you can see many of them just by clicking the month header above.
December 2008
We had two gatherings this month - we went to Wymondham where a Dickensian evening allowed for a number of attractive night shots and we held our first interclub competition which we won.
AGM - 2008 & IOTY
IOTY = Image of the Year - see pictures of presentations etc
To the Woods
..............and we were invited to a private woodland. Thirty acres and no-one in sight, apart from us that is and the fairies who live at the bottom of the 700 year old oak tree.
5th November
........and we were invited to a Fireworks display - see some pictures!
Oct Competition
This was our most subscribed competiton so far with some 68 entries from 36 members and it was judged externally by Bill Day from NoNoPS in Holt. Click the heading to see some of the high scoring entries.
Oct Practical Evening
We visited Swallow Aquatics for what turned out to be a really great evening. This was a real treat with some fantasic colours and all well lit and out of the weather!! Click here to see some of the results.
PhotoShop Magic
A demonstration of some basic and some advanced techniques. A Word document and a start image is available on this page.
Sept Practical Evening
This was an additional evening where we had models and studio equipment
August 08
We held a Print Competition that resulted in 52 entries - all judged by professional photographer Alex Bailey
July 08
We visited a local Japanese garden and enjoyed the Weeting Steam, Fair
June 08
We held our digital competition again and this month it spawned the largest number of entries so far.
May 08
Wildlife Talk and Sheringham/Snettisham visit
May 4th 08 Motocross
Action motor cycle photos
April Creepy Crawly
Norfolk's Vintage Car Rally - Old Cars and Victorian Dress
April 08
Our first print competition this year
March 08
A demonstration on how to put together a short video movie consisting of stills, movie, music and sound
February 08
We held our very popular digital competition.
January 08
We welcomed Norfolk Cameras
December 07 - No meeting this month
November 20th 07 - AGM
Report and pictures
November 6th 07
A demonstration on how to make a video........
October 16th 07
A close up quiz and the showing of av's - read more....
October 2nd 07 - Framing Visit
A group went along to a local framing studio.
September 07 Competition
We had over 50 entries this time for our very first Digital Competition. We used our newly acquired projector and screen to present some really good photographs and as usual, Judge Geoff offered constructive advice to all. Our September Showcase displays the best of the entries.
September 07 - Photoshop Demonstration
We attracted a large audience of non-members as well for this large screen 'performance' - read more......
August 07
With the weather against our intended outside visit, Plan 'B' was brought in to operation - close up photography; have a look to see who was there.
July 07
The evening commenced with a presentation on What Makes a Good Photos followed by the competition with over 40 entries.
June 07 - Gooderstone
The weather was dry, if a little dull, but we still took some good photos and had a turnout of 27 to enjoy both photography, wildlife and tea and cakes.
June 07 Go-Karts
It was a fine summer evening when we visited Anglia Karting to get some great Go-Kart photographs.
May 07
We had some great fun dropping ice cubes into wine glasses and trying to catch the splash.
April 07
This was a hands-on Photoshop workshop. We supplied seven lap-tops all set up and ready to go for members to try their hand but with expert assistance available when needed.
March 07
Had some really good feedback from this meeting. This was our first 'photoshoot' and covered candleight photography.
February 07
We treated ourselves to two meetings this month. On the 18th we went to Walsingham and enjoyed a snow drop walk followed by lunch at a local pub. And, on the 20th we had our regular meeting where members shared their favourite photos.
January 07
We looked at Photoshop Elements and how it can assist in the improvement and enhancement of photographs.
December 06
We looked at how we could improve picture composition and exposure without getting too technical.
Caston Camera Club
a Norfolk camera club serving
Attleborough, Watton, Wayland Villages, Breckland, Norfolk.
(Caston is 3 miles south of Watton and 6 miles west of Attleborough)
Page Last Updated - 18/08/2010
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